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Commissioners Court Workshop



Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for June 30, 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. Jail medical services provider.
    4. Multi-Purpose Building design and site designation.
    5. County Courthouse design and modification for juvenile transport.
    6. Jury room doors in District Courts Building.
       
  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.
    3. Texas High Speed Rail presentation. 
       
  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.
       
  8. Social Services Updates.

    1. HOP services in Bell County.
       
  9. Personnel and Human Resources - PR Bond Department Updates.

    1. NACo prescription drug plan 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 30, 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 30, 2008
    b.  Tuesday, July 01, 2008
    c.  Wednesday, July 02, 2008
    d.  Thursday, July 03, 2008
     
  3. Bell County Communications Center Executive Board meeting at noon on Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Bell County Communications Center in Belton.  
     
  4. July 4th Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008 at the Bell County Courthouse in Belton. 
     
  5. July 4th Parade at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008 through the streets of Belton.
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