IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

November 13, 2006

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 13th day of November, 2006, the County Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas, met in the Commissioners' Courtroom in Belton, Texas, in regular session with the following members of said Court present, to-wit:

1. Agenda #1 - Minutes

• MINUTE ORDER #490/06:  Judge Jon H. Burrows, called to the Courts attention the fact that they had received the minutes of November 6, 2006.  After due discussion, the minutes were approved as submitted.
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2a - Safety Awards Program

• MINUTE ORDER #491/06:  Richard Macchi, County Engineer presented for approval the Road and Bridge Department Safety Awards Program.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #2b - Letter of Guaranty

• MINUTE ORDER #492/06:  Richard Macchi, County Engineer presented for approval a Letter of Guaranty in the amount of $2,500.00, Central Nation Bank, Temple, and releasing Letter of Guaranty in the amount of $52,000, dated March 6, 2006 for Songbird Estates.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #2c - TSU Subdivision

• MINUTE ORDER #493/06:  Richard Macchi, County Engineer presented for approval the plat for TSU Subdivision, a Three Lot 5.04 Acre Subdivision in the E.T.J. of the City of Killeen.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
  
  
  
  

5. Agenda #3 - Personnel

• MINUTE ORDER #494/06:  Upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved all employee status report forms, the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.
  
  
  
  

6. Agenda #4 - Local Emergency Planning

• MINUTE ORDER #495/06:  Amanda Prill, Grant Project Officer/LEPC Vice-Chair gave a summary report on Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Grant 2006.
  
  
  
  

7. Agenda #5 - HELP Center

   • MINUTE ORDER #496/06:  Judy Morales, spoke of the submission of United Way applications to the United Way of Central Texas to benefit the Temple HELP Center and to the Greater Fort Hood United Way to benefit the Killeen HELP Center.  After due discussion, upon motion by COMMISSIONER LANGE, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
     
     
     
     

8. Agenda #6 - Awarding Bids for Vehicles

   • MINUTE ORDER #497/06:  Russell Williams, Assistant County Auditor presented the following bids for approval:
     
     

     1. 17 Patrol Vehicles, 16 for the Sheriff, and 1 for Cont. 4.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to John McClaren Chevrolet for 17 cars in the amount of $310,288.25. 

     2. 3 program cars for CSCD. After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER LANGE, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to John McClaren Chevrolet for $40,497.00.

     3. One 15 passenger van.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to Fisher-Vincent Ford in the amount of $21,533.63.

     4. One program mini-van with power sliding side doors.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to Dodge Country for the amount of $14,850.00.

     5. One Full size SUV for the Fire Marshall.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER LANGE, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to Fisher-Vincent Ford for $23,252.29 for a 2007 Ford Expedition.

     6. Cargo van for Building and Grounds.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to Fisher-Vincent Ford for a 2007 Econoline in the amount of $16,084.45.

     7. Five 1/2 Ton Pickups, 3 for Road and Bridge, and 2 for the Sheriff's Office.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to Derek Scott's Autopark in the amount of $69,880.90.

     8. Four 1/2 Ton Pickups for Building and Grounds.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to John McClaren Chevrolet in the amount of $72,598.52.

     9. One 1 Ton Pickup for Building and Grounds.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved to award the bid to Derek Scott's Autopark in the amount of $22,957.93.

     10. Two 1/2 Ton Program Pickups for the Sheriff's Office.  At this time, it is recommended to reject all bids.

     
     
     
     

9. Agenda #7 - Standard form of Agreement

   • MINUTE ORDER #498/06:   After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved to authorize the County Judge to sign Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager for the Contract for Construction for the Bell County Annex and Jail Projects.
      

   
   

10. Agenda #8 - Claims

• MINUTE ORDER #499/06:  Judge Jon H. Burrows presented the claims for review to the Court.  After proper review, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved all such claims.  All according to a copy of the same being of record in the office of the County Auditor. 
  
  
  
  
  
            There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.