Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for August 25, 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 Bi-Directional Amplifier for Communications.
5. Jail medical services and dental services providers.
6. Multi-Purpose Building design and site designation/City of Belton coordination.
7. County Courthouse design review and modification for juvenile transport.
8. Jury room doors in District Courts Building/DA office modification.
    

2. Project Management priorities and projects.

1. Phase 2 Consulting next phase on jail 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. Annual review of TxDOT optional fees.
3. 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/implementation.
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 and upcoming requests.
8. City of Belton Tax Abatement Agreement with Belco Manufacturing Company & Schoepf's Properties, LLC.
9. Transport of bodies for military autopsies.
    

8. Social Services Updates.

1. HOP services in Bell County.
2. United Way needs survey.
3. Meeting with Texas Health Institute representative and others.
    

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.
4. Health Insurance proposals and rating/experience data.
    

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. Report on Regional Terrorism and 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. Election Administration Committee questions and recommendations.
6. 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.
3. CUC Policy Committee meetings.
    

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, August 25, 2008 with location to be announced at Workshop.  Workshop may continue in the Conference Room after lunch. 
    
2. FY 2009 Budget Planning & Implementation Discussions at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room
   a.  Monday, August 25, 2008
   b.  Tuesday, August 26, 2008
    
3. Bell County Communications Center Executive Board meeting at noon on Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Bell County Communications Center in Belton.         
4. Construction update with Skanska Construction and WHJ architects on jail addition, multi-purpose building, and courts-at-law building at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 at construction site trailer on Loop 121 in Belton. 
    
5. Planning meeting with the City of Belton and Hill Country Transit District Urban Division at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Belton City Hall.  
    
6. Texas Association of Counties Annual Legislative Conference, beginning with Policy Group at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, and continuing through noon on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd. in Austin.
    
7. SB7 Task Force for Indigent Defense Grants Committee meeting and Task Force meeting at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in the Court of Criminal Appeals Courtroom in Austin.
    
8. Work Force Development Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Work Force Building in Killeen.
    
9. Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Board meeting at noon on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the CTCOG Building on North Main in Belton.