Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for February 19, 2008

Notice is hereby given that a Workshop Session of the Commissioners Court will be held immediately after the regular Commissioners Court Meeting, or at 9:00 a.m. if there is no meeting, in the Commissioners Court Conference Room, County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Belton, Texas, where the following items will be discussed, but no action will be taken.

1. Bell County Jail/Courthouse Status Updates.

1. Jail population status and population management.
2. Jail Addition Construction Update.
3. Multi-Purpose Building Design and site designation.
4. Courthouse HVAC and locking systems adjustments/regulation.
5. Jail Diversion Program in Bexar County.
    

2. Project Management priorities and projects.

1. Jail healthcare review and Phase 2 Consulting site visit. 
2. Phase 2 Consulting next phase.
3. Strategic Capital Improvement Planning scheduling and procedures. 
4. Information gathering, needs assessment progress, and calendar scheduling.
5. Compilation of information and setting of priorities.
6. Update from Financial Advisor.
    

3. Juvenile Probation Department.

1. Coryell County request for JJAEP spaces. 
    

4. Drug Court requirements.

1. Plan Submission. 
2. Planning with CSCD, Judges, and Prosecutors. 
    

5. Engineering Office and Road & Bridge Department Updates

1. Subdivision and Precinct Issues.  
2. TxDOT Corridor Advisory Committees and Segment Committees.
3. Burn Ban Signs.   
    

6. Pct 4 Constable Grant Proposal & Application

1. Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) Block Grant. 
    

7. BellNET meeting review and update.

1. Consultants review of inventory and assess equipment and usage.   
2. Planning for House District 54 Water Conference tentatively set for August 5.  
    

8. Technology Services

1. Time Warner agreement.
2. Phone call blockage capacity.
3. Status of Y2K enabled programs.
4. Tyler Industries presentation at V.G. Young Institute.      
    

9. Financial Information.

1. FY 2008 budget implementation.
2. Investments and financial review and update.
3. Court opinion on multiple fines in single prosecution.
4. Tax abatement policy update.
5. City of Belton proposed new Reinvestment Zones.
6. City of Killeen Tax Abatement with Shilo Inn. 
7. Travis County Medical Examiner's Office Contract
8. Bell County Communications Center Recording System costs and payment.
    

10. Social Services Updates.

1. Bell County Child Welfare Board. 
2. Indigent Health Care AG Opinion Request
3. Indigent Health Care insurance proposals from the State. 
    

11. Personnel and Human Resources Updates.

1. NACo prescription drug plan.   
2. Updates to Personnel Policy Manual.
    

12. EXPO Center modifications/renovations update, management agreement, and hotel/motel occupancy tax review.

1. EXPO's selection of consultant for survey.   
2. Bell County Youth Fair report.
    

13. Emergency Management/Fire Marshall updates

1. DPS notification process.
2. Funding for CERT expense reimbursement.
3. Emergency Management Coordinators CTCOG Committee.
4. Fire fighting expenses and equipment damage. 
5. Burn Ban Signage.
6. Agriculture exemptions under Burn Ban.
    

14. Building and Grounds Updates.

1. Projects with Jamail Construction.   
2. Make-ready planning for Temple property at 200 W. Avenue G.
    

15. 2008 election issues. 

1. Election workers.
2. Equipment and locations.
3. District 55 state representative candidate forums.
4. Display equipment for election night results.
    

16. Current legislative session, meetings of County organizations, and conferences.

17. Open records requests.

18. Litigation and potential litigation issues, claims, and updates.

    
    Bell County Commissioners Court reserves the right to discuss any items in executive (closed) session whenever permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
    
     

WILL ATTEND:   Where County Business may be discussed but no action taken unless otherwise posted.
  

1. Commissioners Court members luncheon following morning Workshop on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 with location to be announced at Workshop.  Workshop may continue in the Conference Room after lunch. 
    
2. Congressman John Carter Chili Supper event at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Special Events Room of the EXPO Center on Loop 121 in Belton.
    
3. BellNET update at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
4. Meeting with Bell County Health District for input for 2008 Capital Improvements Project at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
5. Central Texas Republican Women luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Wildflower Country Club in Temple.   
    
6. Meeting with Pct 2 Justice of the Peace for input for 2008 Capital Improvements Project at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
7. Presentation by Congressman John Carter at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008 at the Texas Bioscience Institute on Kegley Road in Temple.
    
8. Temple Area Builders Association Home & Garden Show at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008 at the EXPO Center on Loop 121 in Belton.