Notice of Workshop Session of 
the Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas 
for January 12, 2009

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 open house/construction update and transition plan for occupancy.
   2. Review and status of change proposal log and punch list.
   3. Multi-Purpose Building design status.
   4. County Courts at Law Building design/GMP status.
   5. 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/implementation.
2. Implementation 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.
    

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. Interim Department Head.
3. Bidding for fencing projects.
    

5. BellNET meeting review and update.

1. Status of review of inventory and assessment of equipment and usage.   
2. Amendments to Bylaws and governing documents.
    

6. Technology Services

1. Tyler Industries meeting and future presentation.
2. Interlocal Agreements re Bell County fiber connectivity usage by Tarleton State University and other entities.
    

7. Financial Information.

1. FY 2009 budget 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. Federal credit/financial developments and investment advisor status.
    

8. Social Services Updates.

1. HOP services in Bell County &HCTD Board expansion.
2. Bell County Needs Survey.
3. Joint program with the City of Temple on Home Help Project.
4. Update on Community Health Assessment. 
    

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

1. NACo prescription drug plan distribution of prescription cards.
2. County Engineer position.
    

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

1. EXPO's consultant's analysis on economic impact & feasibility analysis for expansion.
2. Hotel/Motel occupancy tax legislation.
    

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 2009 Program update.
    

13. Election/precinct issues. 

1. General & Special Elections/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, January 12, 2009 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, Personnel, Tax Abatement Policies, and Bidding Discussions at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Commissioners Conference Room
   a.  Monday, January 12, 2009
   b.  Tuesday, January 13, 2009
    
3. Area Agency on Aging reception for Nursing Home Diversion Grant at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 at CTCOG Building, Room A-1, on north Main Street in Belton.
    
4.  Annual update and luncheon with A&M AgriLife Extension office at noon on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Bell County North Annex on north Main Street in Belton.
    
5. Meeting with mayor of Nolanville at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
6. Meeting to discuss legislative session and priorities at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
7. Meeting to discuss applicants for County Engineer position at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2009 in Commissioners Conference Room.
    
8. Conference of Urban Counties meeting and luncheon at noon on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel at 15th & Lavaca in Austin.
    
9. Meeting with State Representative Ralph Sheffield at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Room E1-422, State Capital Building in Austin.
    
10. Meeting with State Representative Jimmie Don Aycock at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the State Capital Building in Austin.
     
11. Reception for State Elected Officials at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Conference of Urban Counties office at 500 West 13th Street in Austin.
     
12. Program for Temple Breakfast Lions Club at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Pavilion at Temple College in Temple.
     
13. Road & Bridge Safety meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the County Engineer Road & Bridge office on Avenue O in Belton.
     
14. Retirement reception for County Engineer Richard Macchi at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009 in Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room.
     
15. Belton Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Bell County EXPO Center on Loop 121 in Belton.
     
16. Program for Central Texas MOAA group at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Yang Sing restaurant on Hwy US 190 in Killeen.
     
17. Open House for new Bell County Jail facility at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the new Jail facility on Loop 121 in Belton.