Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for July 14, 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 Video Visitation System.
4. Jail medical services provider.
5. Multi-Purpose Building design and site designation.
6. County Courthouse design and modification for juvenile transport.
7. Jury room doors in District Courts Building.
    

2. Project Management priorities and projects.

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

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. Annual review of TxDOT optional fees.
4. I-35 Segment Corridor Committee appointment.
5. FEMA letter on floodplain management measures to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 
    

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.
4. Amendments to Bylaws and governing documents.   
    

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. Request from Coryell County to lease jail space.
5. Agreements for services by Lonestar Legal Aid.
6. Investments and financial review and update on bond ratings.
7. Tax abatement policy update.
    

8. Social Services Updates.

1. Twogether in Texas Program.
2. AmeriCorps Program in conjunction with HOTCIL.
3. 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 evaluation and enforcement.
4. Emergency Management grants.
    

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. Planning for administration of 2008 General Election.
4. Pilot Program for emailing Ballots to FPCA Voters under SB 90.
5. 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, July 14, 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, July 14, 2008
   b.  Tuesday, July 15, 2008
   c.  Wednesday, July 16, 2008
   d.  Thursday, July 17, 2008
   e.  Friday, July 18, 2008
    
3. Construction/design update on jail addition, multi-purpose building, and courthouse with WHJ Architects and Skanska Construction at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the jail construction site trailer at the project site on Loop 121 in Belton.   
    
4. Departure reception for General and Mrs. Ray Ordierno at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Shilo Inn on W.S. Young Drive in Killeen.  
    
5. Temple Economic Development Corporation meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the TEDC Building in Temple.
    
6.  HCCAA Board of Directors Training & Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the Lampasas Multi-Service Center at 901  South Live Oak in Lampasas.
    
7. Senate Bill 7 Legislative Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Conference of Urban Counties (CUC) Building in Austin.
    
8. Reception for Ralph Sheffield at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the home of John & Shirley Stephenson at 1398 Windy Hill in Salado.
    
9. CUC Policy Committee meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the CUC Building in Austin.
    
10. Central Texas Council of Governments executive committee meeting at noon on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the CTCOG Building in Belton.
     
11. III Corps Change of Command Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the III Corps HQ Building on Fort Hood in Killeen.