IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

May 07, 2007

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 7th day of May, 2007, 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 #196/07:  It being nine a.m., Judge Jon H. Burrows called the regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court to order and called to the Courts attention that the minutes of April 30, 2007 regular session had been received.  After due discussion, these minutes were accepted as presented.
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2a  - Nolan Creek Watershed

• MINUTE ORDER #197/07:  County Engineer Richard Macchi presented for approval the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Site 15 in the Nolan Creek Watershed.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Tim Brown, second by Commissioner John Fisher, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #2b - Twelve Oaks Estates

• MINUTE ORDER #198/07:  County Engineer Richard Macchi presented for approval the Final Plat for Twelve Oaks Estates, a Three-Lot, 3.0 Acre Subdivision off of Rose Lane in the E.T.J. of the Village of Salado.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Tim Brown, second by Commissioner John Fisher, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #2c - Mill Creek Springs

• MINUTE ORDER #199/07:  County Engineer Richard Macchi presented for approval an agreement with Kleinfelder to do a geotechnical investigation of a failed roadway in Mill Creek Springs.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Tim Brown, second by Commissioner Eddy Lange, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
  
  
  
  

5. Agenda #3 - Personnel

   • MINUTE ORDER #200/07:   Upon motion of Commissioner Eddy Lange, second by Commissioner Tim Brown, the Court unanimously approved all employee status report forms, the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.
     
     
     
     

6. Agenda #4 - Bell County Historical Commission

• MINUTE ORDER #201/07:   Judge Jon Burrows recognized and honored Ron Gates, Chairman, and the Bell County Historical Commission on its selection to receive the Distinguished Service Award for County Historical Commissions from the Texas Historical Commission for Bell County's active and well-balanced preservation program.  This award was presented to Bell County at the Annual Historical Preservation Conference on April 13, 2007, and it was Bell County's 15th Award.  No action taken.
  
  
  
  

7. Agenda #5 - 2006 Texas Historical Commission's George Christian Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award

• MINUTE ORDER #202/07:  Judge Jon Burrows recognized and honored David Evans of Salado for his receipt of the 2006 Texas Historical Commission's George Christian Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award.  The award recognizes an individual for outstanding volunteer service to historic preservation efforts in Texas.  Only one award was presented at the Annual Historic Preservation Conference in April, and it was presented to Mr. Evans.  Mr. Evans served 20 years as the Bell County Historical Commission's Marker Chairman, where he guided scores of applications seeking recognition of Bell County historic properties and persons through the Texas Historical Commission official State Historical Marker Program.  No action taken. 
   




8. Agenda #6 - Central Texas Counties MHMR Authority's Board of Trustees

   • MINUTE ORDER #203/07:   Judge Jon Burrows presented for approval and ratification of the appointment of Ms. Samantha Anderson of Coryell County to fill the unexpired term as Coryell County's Representative  on the Central Counties MHMR Authority's Board of Trustees.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Eddy Lange, second by Commissioner John Fisher, the Court unanimously approved this matter.
     
     
     
     

9. Agenda #7 - Emergency Management Department

• MINUTE ORDER #204/07:  Judge Jon Burrows presented for approval the purchase and corresponding budget amendment for a replacement vehicle for Emergency Management Department.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner John Fisher, second by Commissioner Eddy Lange, the Court unanimously approved this matter.  A copy of the budget amendment is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.
  
  
  
  

10. Agenda #8 - Bell County Auction

• MINUTE ORDER #205/07:  The Court received a report from Russell Williams, Assistant Bell County Auditor, with the results of the County Auction held on April 21, 2007.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Eddy Lange, second by Commissioner Tim Brown, the Court unanimously approved this report.   A copy of said report is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. 
  
  
  
  

11. Agenda #9 - May 12th Constitutional Amendment Election

    • MINUTE ORDER #206/07:   County Clerk Shelley Coston  gave a reminder report about the consolidation of voting locations for the May 12th Constitutional Amendment Election to five locations for both Early Voting and Election Day Voting.
      a.  Five Voting Locations
          1.  Belton - Bell County Courthouse Annex, 550 E. 2nd Avenue
          2.  Harker Heights - Harker Heights Parks & Recreation Center, 307 Millers Crossing
          3.  Temple - Bell County Annex, 205 East Central Avenue
          4.  Killeen - Bell County Annex, 301 Priest Drive
          5.  Killeen - Killeen Community Center, 2201 Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
          6.  Early Voting - [Voters can Early Vote at any of the five Voting Locations]
          7.  April 30, 2007 through May 4, 2007 (Monday through Friday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
          8.  May 5, 2007 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
          9.  May 6, 2007 (Sunday) noon to 5:00 p.m.
          10.May 7, 2007 through May 8, 2007 (Monday and Tuesday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      b.  Election Day Voting - [Voters can Election Day Vote at any of the five Voting Locations]
          1.  Election Day, May 12, 2007 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      
      
      
      

12. Agenda #10 - Claims

    • MINUTE ORDER #207/07:  Judge Jon Burrows presented the claims for review to the Court.  After proper review, upon motion of Commissioner Tim Brown, second by Commissioner John 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.    

    
    
    

        (The Court then went into workshop session to discuss those items on the workshop agenda with no action being
         taken on any item.)



         There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.