IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

February 19, 2008

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 19th day of February, 2008, 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 #067/08:  It being nine a.m., County Judge Jon Burrows, called the regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court to order and called to the Courts attention that the minutes of February 11, 2008, regular session had been received.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Eddy Lange, second by Commissioner John Fisher, the Court unanimously approved these minutes with one correction to Agenda #2b.
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2a - County Engineer

• MINUTE ORDER #068/08:   County Judge Jon Burrows opened a public hearing at 9:06 a.m. regarding the installation of Traffic Control Devices. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Tim Brown, second by Commissioner Eddy Lange, the Court unanimously approved the following Traffic Control Devices:
          1.  Install a STOP sign on Armstrong Lane at Armstrong Road; and
          2.  Install a 40 MPH speed limit on Barnhardt Road from SH 95 to Old 95.           
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #2b - Log Jam(s) on the Little River

• MINUTE ORDER #069/08:   After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Richard Cortese, second by Commissioner Eddy Lange, the Court unanimously approved authorizing the County Judge to sign a letter requesting the assistance of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in removing a log jam(s) on the Little River. 
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #2c - Right of Way fencing on Mills Road and Romberg Lane

• MINUTE ORDER #070/08:  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Richard Cortese, second by Commissioner Tim Brown, the Court unanimously approved awarding bids for the construction of Right of Way fencing on Mills Road (Pct. 1) and Romberg Road (Pct. 2) to L & R Fencing in the amount of $13,781.98.              
  
  
  
  

5. Agenda #2d - Adjustment to Bid Price of Hot Mix

   • MINUTE ORDER #071/08:    County Engineer Richard Macchi presented for approval the matter of an adjustment to the bid price of hot mix received from Ironhorse Asphalt to correct clerical error.  Actual bid was $42.00 per ton, but it was incorrectly reported as being $44.00 per ton.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Richard Cortese, second by Commissioner John Fisher, the Court unanimously approved this matter.  
     
     
     
     

6. Agenda #3 - Personnel

   • MINUTE ORDER #072/08:    Upon motion by Commissioner Eddy Lange, second by Commissioner John Fisher, the Court unanimously approved all employee status report forms, the same being attached hereto and made part of these minutes.   
     
     
     
     

7. Agenda #4 - Early Voting Location and Hours

   • MINUTE ORDER #073/08:    The Court received a reminder announcement from County Clerk Shelley Coston of Early Voting locations and hours:
             a.  February 19, 2008 thru February 22, 2008 (Tuesday thru Friday) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
             b.  February 23, 2008 (Saturday) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
             c.  February 24, 2008 (Sunday) from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
             d.  February 25, 2008 thru February 29, 2008 (Monday thru Friday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
             e.  Locations:   
                     1.  Belton - Bell County Courthouse Annex, 550 East 2nd Ave
                     2.  Harker Heights - Parks & Recreation Center, 307 Millers Crossing
                     3.  Killeen - Bell County Annex, 301 Priest Drive
                     4.  Killeen - Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
                     5.  Temple - Bell County Annex, 205 E. Central Avenue
                     6.  Salado - Salado Civic Center, 601 North Main Street
     
     
     
     

8. Agenda #5 - ES&S AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal

   • MINUTE ORDER #074/08:    Jana Henderson, Election Clerk, demonstrated an ES&S AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal that allows voters with disabilities to mark an optical scan paper ballot (the same as used by other voters) privately and independently.  They system allows electronic optical scan ballot counting, while still having a paper ballot for hand-recounts if needed.  No action taken.   
     
     
     
     

9. Agenda #6 - Bell County Drug Court Program Grant Application

   • MINUTE ORDER #075/08:    Pat Finnegan, Director, Bell County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, presented for approval a grant application through Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the Bell County Drug Court Program.  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Richard Cortese, second by Commissioner Tim Brown, the Court unanimously approved this matter.       
     
     
     
     

10. Agenda #7 - Bell County Coalition Juvenile Accountability Block Grant

    • MINUTE ORDER #076/08:    After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner John Fisher, second by Commissioner Richard Cortese, the Court unanimously approved grant application for Bell County Coalition Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) to continue existing grant supporting the Juvenile Services Department.    
      
      
      
      

11. Agenda #8 - Vehicle Purchase for Juvenile Services Department

    • MINUTE ORDER #077/08:    After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner Richard Cortese, second by Commissioner Eddy Lange, the Court unanimously approved authorizing the purchase of two vehicles for Juvenile Services Department from 4-E funding dollars either by bid solicitation or by purchase off of Buy Boards or similar cooperative buying agreements.   
      
      
      
      

12. Agenda #9 - Contract with City of Temple Regarding Firing Range

    • MINUTE ORDER #078/08:    The Court considered approval of renewal of contract with City of Temple for use by Bell County of Firing Range.  No action was taken on this matter. 
      
      
      
      

13. Agenda #10 - Oglesby Cultural Facilities Corporation for Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc.

    • MINUTE ORDER #079/08:  After due discussion, upon motion by Commissioner John Fisher, second by Commissioner Tim Brown, the Court unanimously approved an Order Approving the Issuance of a Note by the Oglesby Cultural Facilities Corporation for Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. solely for the purpose of satisfying the provisions of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code and to give consent required under Section 221.030(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code, none of which constitutes a liability or obligation of Bell County in any manner.  A copy of said Order is attached hereto and made part of these minutes.            
      
      
      
      

14. Agenda #11 - Order Restricting Outdoor Burning

    • MINUTE ORDER #080/08:  The Court received a report from Fire Marshall Steve Casey, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes, to consider the status of Order Restricting Outdoor Burning and consider continuation, modification, extension, or termination of the Order and a finding that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated area create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning.  Current Burn Ban expires on March 12, 2008.  There was no action taken and the Burn Ban remains in effect.
      
      
      
      

15. Agenda #12 - Claims

    • MINUTE ORDER #081/08:   County Judge Jon Burrows presented the claims for review to the Court.  After proper review, upon motion by Commissioner Tim Brown, second by Commissioner Richard Cortese, 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.