Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for November 17, 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 addition construction update and transition plan for occupancy.
   2. Review and status of change proposal log and punch list.
   3. Jail radio coverage plan.
   4. Multi-Purpose Building design status.
   5. County Courts at Law Building status.
   6. Negotiation update on contractor for County Courts at Law Building.
       

2. Project Management priorities and projects.

1. Phase 2 Consulting & selection team next phase on jail/juvenile medical/dental services, and selection status.
2. Development of policy for inmate payment or co-payment of medical care while incarcerated and deduction from commissary account.
3. 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.
3. State Sunset Commissioner proposal to combine TYC and TJPC.
    

4. Engineering Office and Road & Bridge Department Updates

1. Subdivision and Precinct Issues.
   1.  Pct 1
   2.  Pct 2
   3.  Pct 3
   4.  Pct 4
2. CTCOG presentation on the proposed MPO boundary expansion.
    

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. Amendments to Bylaws and governing documents.
    

6. Technology Services

1. Demonstration by the Tax Appraisal District of Pictometry technology.
2. Tyler Industries presentation at V.G. Young Institute.
3. Radios for Killeen ISD PD and County as Fiscal Agent.
    

7. Financial Information.

1. FY 2009 budget planning/implementation.
2. Jail leasing pricing.
3. Tax abatement policy update and upcoming requests.
4. City of Killeen proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two.
5. Transport of bodies for military autopsies.
6. Federal credit/financial developments and investments advisor status.
    

8. Social Services Updates.

1. HOP services in Bell County.
2. Bell County Needs Survey.
3. Joint program with the City of Temple on Home Help Project.
    

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

1. NACo prescription drug plan distribution of prescription cards.
2. Flu Shots scheduling.   
    

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

1. EXPO's consultant's survey on economic impact & feasibility analysis for expansion.
2. Hotel/Motel occupancy tax legislation.
3. Purchase of adjoining tract of land.
    

11. Emergency Management/Fire Marshall update

1. Burn Ban evaluation and enforcement.
2. Emergency Management grants, training, and updates.
    

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. 2008 General & Special Election/Early Voting updates.
2. Precinct lines for TABC determinations.
    

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

1. Planning for NECJCA 2010 meeting in Killeen.
2. CUC Policy Committee meetings.
3. TAC/CJCA Legislative/Annual Conferences.
    

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, November 17, 2008 with location to be announced at Workshop.  Workshop may continue in the Conference Room after lunch and may continue until the next day. 
    
2. FY 2009 Budget Implementation Discussions at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Commissioners Conference Room
   a.  Monday, November 17, 2008
   b.  Wednesday, November 19, 2008
    
3. Review of amendments and change proposals details on jail addition and central jail maintenance upgrades with Skanska USA Building, Inc. and WHJ Architects at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
4. Review of financial consultant services with Garry Kimball at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.      
    
5. TxDOT public meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center in Killeen.
    
6. Bell County Republican Party Executive Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008 in Commissioners Courtroom.
    
7. AUSA membership meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center in Killeen.
    
8. Central Texas Republican Women luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Wildflower Country Club in Temple.
    
9. Planning meeting with Hill Country Transit staff and City of Belton on maintenance facility at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
10. Workforce Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Workforce Building in Killeen.
     
11. Swearing In Ceremony for State Representative Ralph Sheffield at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008 in the House of Representatives Chambers at the State Capitol in Austin.