Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for June 23, 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 Construction Status Updates.

1. Jail population status and population management.
2. Jail addition construction update and transition plan for occupancy.
3. Securus Technology systems for jail.
4. Jail medical services provider.
5. Multi-Purpose Building design and site designation.
6. County Courthouse design and modification for juvenile transport.
    

2. Project Management priorities and projects.

1. Phase 2 Consulting next phase on medical services and response status.
2. Strategic Capital Improvement Project Plan.
    

3. Juvenile Probation Department.

1. Modifications to Juvenile Facility design.
2. Phase 2 Consulting project with Juvenile Detention Center. 
    

4. Engineering Office and Road & Bridge Department Updates

1. Subdivision and Precinct Issues.
2. Storm debris and clean-up. 
    

5. BellNET meeting review and update.

1. Status of consultants review of inventory and assess equipment and usage.   
2. Fiber connectivity to Tarleton State University.
3. Memorandum of Understanding review.   
    

6. Technology Services

1. Time-Warner agreement.
2. Time-Warner cable contract.
3. Tyler Industries presentation at V.G. Young Institute.
    

7. Financial Information.

1. FY 2008 budget status.
2. FY 2009 budget planning.
3. Jail leasing pricing.
4. Investments and financial review and update on bond presentations.
5. Tax abatement policy update.
6. City of Belton proposed tax abatement agreement for High Performance Ropes of American, Inc.
    

8. Social Services Updates.

1. HOP services in Bell County.
    

9. Personnel and Human Resources - PR Bond Department Updates.

1. NACo prescription drug plan announcement, press conference, and distribution of prescription cards.   
2. Updates to Personnel Policy Manual.
3. Reservists' use of county vehicles.
    

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

1. EXPO's consultant for survey on economic impact.
2. Parking lot renovation at EXPO Center.
    

11. Emergency Management/Fire Marshall update

1. Emergency Management Coordinators CTCOG Committee.
2. Planning for Regional Communications Interoperability Exercise.
3. Burn Ban/fireworks evaluation.
    

12. Building and Grounds Updates.

1. Projects with Jamail Construction.   
2. Make-ready planning for Temple property at 200 W. Avenue G.
3. Installation of grinder for downtown jail.
4. Public Power Pool 2008 Program update.
    

13. 2008 election/precinct issues. 

1. Equipment and locations.
2. Review of HAVA grant proposal/application.
3. Precinct lines for TABC determinations.
    

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

1. Planning for NECJCA 2010 meeting in Killeen.
2. 2008 NACo Conference
    

15. Open records requests.

16. 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 Monday, June 23, 2008 with location to be announced at Workshop.  Workshop may continue in the Conference Room after lunch. 
    
2. FY 2009 Budget Planning Discussions at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room
   a.  Monday, June 23, 2008
   b.  Wednesday, June 25, 2008
   c.  Friday, June 27, 2008
    
3. Press Conference regarding the availability and issuance of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Savings Card at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2008 in Commissioners Courtroom. 
    
4. Construction/design update on jail addition, multi-purpose building, and courthouse with WHJ Architects and Skanska Construction at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2008 at the jail construction site trailer at the project site on Loop 121 in Belton.
    
5. Workforce Development Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Workforce Building in Killeen.
    
6. Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Board meeting at noon on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the CTCOG Building on North Main in Belton.
    
7. Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) Board meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the CTCOG Building on North Main in Belton.
    
8. Meeting regarding Juvenile Detention Center review with Phase 2 Consulting at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
9. Dedication of Dr. Ralph Wilson, Jr. Heart & Vascular Center at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Temple.