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Agenda

[0:09] INVOCATION

[3:07] PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

[4:10] PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

[14:11] A. Approval of a proclamation recognizing Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Month, and any appropriate action. County Judge

[24:44] B. Approval of a proclamation recognizing March as American Red Cross Month, and any appropriate action. County Judge

[31:27] C. Approval of a proclamation recognizing the week of March 4 - 8, 2024 as Severe Weather Awareness Week, and any appropriate action. County Judge

[41:24] CONSENT AGENDA

[42:40] A. Approval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)

[43:10] A. Approval to contract with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc for the installation of new carpet and flooring at the Copeland Government Center, in the amount of $81,184.91, through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #642-21; and any appropriate action.

[43:32] B. Approval of purchase of three Merc-Mini camera trailers from Comprehensive Communication Services through the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #714-23, in the amount of $149,040.60 and any appropriate action.

[43:55] C. Approval of exemption from bidding for Juvenile Detention Structural Analysis and Remodel at Charlie Cole as a professional service according to provision of Section 262.024 (a)(4) of the Local Government Code; and declaring BKV Group as most qualified Architectural Firm; and any appropriate action.

[44:21] D. Approval of exemption from bidding for the repairs of the Mobile Operations Center Vehicle according to provision of Section 262.024(a)(11) of the Local Government Code; and any appropriate action.

[45:47] E. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for ITB #24-2799, Key Control System Products, Software and Services; and any appropriate action.

[46:06] F. Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for CSP #23-2796, HVAC Equipment Replacement, and appointment of evaluation committee to include Chris Lanzi, Construction Coordinator, Public Facilities, Scott Morse, Maintenance/ Repair Specialist II, Public Facilities, and Eddie Mejia, Maintenance/ Repair Specialist I, Public Facilities; and any appropriate action.

[48:47] A. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100890 for Human Resources to increase revenue and allocate expenditures to the United Healthcare Wellness Reimbursement department in the amount of $4,000 for Hospitality Supplies and $11,000 for Employee Programs for a total of $15,000. United Healthcare is reimbursing Denton County for expenses associated with the wellness program, and any appropriate action.

[49:20] B. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100900 for the Records Management Department to transfer $28,478, from Contract Labor to Technology Software/Services to fund digitization of Human Resource records into the Laserfiche Records Repository, and any appropriate action.

[49:49] C. Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100910 for the Public Facilities Department to transfer $8,663 from Facilities Management - Horticulture/Irrigation to Technology Software/Services, to cover the cost of fleet tracking and building security software, and $3,015 from Carroll Building - Gas Service to Denton County Storage Building - Gas Service to cover the cost of gas services, for a total of $11,678, and any appropriate action.

[50:28] A. Report from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.

[51:02] B. Approval of the proposed revisions to Attachment A - Denton County Civil Service Rules: Excluded Positions, and any appropriate action.

[51:30] A. Approval of the Rushing Addition Final Plat (Lots 1 & 2, Block A - 37.13 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

[51:49] B. Approval of the request to hold a Public Hearing on April 9, 2024 at 9:00 am for the Cedar Top Replat (Lot 1R-1 & 1R-2 - 4.565 Acres), located in Commissioner Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

[52:12] A. Approval of completion of continuing education hours by Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell for the calendar year 2023, as required by Section 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct No. 3

[52:42] B. Approval of a resolution concerning border security, and any appropriate action.

[1:06:18] A. Approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement and Request for Assistance from Wise County, Texas who request aid from Denton County, Texas for use and operation of a mobile radio tower owned by Denton County for use in Wise County while upgrades are made to Wise County’s permanent radio tower, and any appropriate action.

[1:06:47] B. (1) Approval of Special PID Municipal Advisory Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and SAMCO Capital Markets Inc. ("SAMCO"), to issue Public Improvement District Bonds ("PID Bonds"); (2) In connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such PID Bonds, SAMCO will perform professional services in the capacity of PID Bond Advisor for Denton County; (3) SAMCO agrees to provide all services related to the creation of and implementation of PID Bonds in return for SAMCO being entitled to a 2.0% (two percent) fee of the par amount of each series of PID Bonds issued for services performed paid at closing; (4) SAMCO will bill Denton County at closing for each issue of obligation a net amount which will include a fee calculated on the above schedule; (5) Exempt contract from the requirement established by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.023, under the Discretionary Exemption in Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4); and (6) Authorize the Denton County Judge to sign the Special PID Municipal Advisory Agreement with SAMCO Capital Markets, Inc., and any appropriate action.

[1:08:07] C. (1) Approval of Letter of Intent for Underwriting Services for Special Assessment Bonds & G-17, between Denton County, Texas, and FMSbonds, Inc. ("FMS"), whereby FMS is being engaged as the underwriter for Denton County for its forthcoming issuance of multiple Special Assessment Bonds; (2) the underwriter’s primary role is to purchase the Bonds with a view to distribution in an arm’s-length transaction with the Issuer. As such, the underwriter has financial interests that differ from those of the Issuer (Denton County); (3) the underwriter has a duty to purchase the Bonds from the Issuer at a fair and reasonable price, but must balance that duty with its duty to sell the Bonds to investors at prices that are fair and reasonable; (4) FMS will be compensated by a fee that will set forth in each bond purchase agreement to be negotiated and entered into in connection with each issuance of Bonds; (5) Exempt contract from the requirement established by Texas Local Government Code Section 262.023, under the Discretionary Exemption in Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4); and (6) Authorize the Denton County Judge to sign the Letter of Intent for Underwriting Services for Special Assessment Bonds & G-17 with FMSbonds, Inc., and any appropriate action.

[1:09:39] D. Approval of a Resolution by the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas authorizing the creation of the Green Meadows Public Improvement District located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #1 in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code and any appropriate action.

[1:10:02] E. Approval of a Resolution by the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas authorizing the creation of the Tabor Ranch Public Improvement District located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #4 in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, and any appropriate action.

[1:10:25] COMMUNITY UPDATES

[1:15:31] EXECUTIVE SESSION

[1:16:49] A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about contemplated litigation regarding a Denton County claim against O’Haver Contractors, and any appropriate action.

[1:16:58] B. Approval of the disbursement of the settlement funds in Cause No. D-1-GN-16-00370; In Re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases ; in the amount of $150,000.00, with $123,750.00 to Denton County, Texas and $26,250.00 to Anthony Constant, Special Counsel to Denton County, Texas and any appropriate action.

[1:17:35] C. Authorize settlement of claim of Antoinette Vicks in the amount of $26,635.00, with funding to come from Auditor Line Item #01-6810-1040, and any appropriate action.

[1:18:15] D. Approval of the reappointment of Dawn Cobb to the Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action.

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[0:00] Thank you for spending time with us this morning.

[0:06] Before we get started, and we're going to have Commissioner Edmonton is going to lead us in our invocation, and I think that'd be great. Before we do, I just want to mention something about what's going on out in West Texas right now.

[0:22] And I hope you all have been following that when our fellow Texans have been going through

[0:26] and this morning before Commissioner Edmonton Lee, just her invocation.

[0:31] I just want to mention that our prayers go out to the families and friends of the two individuals

[0:36] who lost their lives and the many families and business owners who have lost everything.

[0:43] To the ongoing fires across the Panhandle of Texas, more than 1,900 square miles

[0:51] of rural lands surrounding Amarello and even into neighboring Oklahoma have wiped out communities,

[0:56] businesses, schools, ranchers, and homes. We are grateful for the outpouring of the systems.

[1:02] Many across the great state have provided and know it will continue in the weeks and months

[1:07] to come. Several didn't county firefighters and paramedics have been called into assist

[1:12] as well as our own didn't county office of emergency management, where we have two individuals

[1:17] on-site assisting with the coordination of efforts to contain these wildfires and so please

[1:23] keep both of those fighting the fires and those affected by the fires and your thoughts and

[1:28] prayers and at this time I'd like to welcome Commissioner Edmonton to lead us in our

[1:32] invocation this morning.

[1:34] We're reminded by the police turn off your cell phones.

[1:40] Good morning.

[1:42] Dear gracious Heavenly Father, first of all I ask you blessings and protection for all

[1:47] our military personnel and also our first responders, especially those in West Texas.

[1:52] Thank you for those who are teachers, caregivers, and those who need care.

[1:56] Please bless and protect them too.

[1:59] Thank you for this day that you have made so beautiful and appealing for us to get out today

[2:03] and vote.

[2:05] We thank you Father for your divine guidance more than 200 years ago, as you inspired our

[2:10] forefathers in defending our amazing United States.

[2:14] We know Father the all-whole and roles of governing are put there by you for such a time as this.

[2:21] These are volatile times, Lord. Help us through them.

[2:24] And let us seek Father to be pacemakers rather than those who contribute to the chaos.

[2:30] So Father, as we citizens vote today, let us seek your guidance.

[2:35] And when we learn the results of today's voting, let us recall that you have put these various people into these various positions of authority.

[2:43] And that is gratefully accepted results, whichever way they go, and that is coming together as Americans, as Texans.

[2:51] Please give this commission's court your blessings, and show each of us how best to serve the citizens of didn't county.

[2:57] Thank you for allowing us to live in this time, in this county, and in this country.

[3:02] We ask for your continued protection, and the blessed name of your son, Jesus.

[3:07] Amen.

[3:07] I'm going to

[3:13] introduce, do it in

[3:18] Michael.

[3:19] Dumbus, our system, farm martial, is going to lead us in our pledges.

[3:23] Thank you, Michael, for being here.

[3:26] Good morning.

[3:27] Please join me in the pledge of allegiance to United States.

[3:30] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, to the Republic

[3:35] for which it stands, one nation, under God, with liberty, whatever it is,

[3:44] and now the Texas flag.

[3:46] Honored the taxes by pledge allegiance to the taxes, one state under God, one and indivisible.

[4:07] Right, I'd like.

[4:08] Let's go to item one for public input for items not listed on the agenda.

[4:12] We have two registered speakers today.

[4:14] Our first is Mr. Willy Hatsford.

[4:41] What is our hand?

[4:44] Commissioner, my name is Willy Hatsford.

[4:46] I live at 623.

[4:47] Three.

[4:48] I didn't get to finish what I was trying to say yesterday.

[4:53] I was attempting to communicate to you in a way

[4:57] where you knew how much and why it means so much to me

[5:05] to have the former slave cemetery up camp

[5:12] and to allow access to us meeting the individuals

[5:20] any individual to have access to that cemetery for upkeep, helping with the upkeep, keep

[5:29] and just having a quiet time with those individuals that were buried there and seemed like

[5:39] they were forgotten. And I thought that the example I was attempting to give to let you see

[5:49] how I feel so passionate about that cemetery, but again I didn't get a chance to finish

[5:58] that and what I realized after leaving is that you don't have that same might not have

[6:08] that same feeling about the cemetery and for different reasons, and I don't know what

[6:19] those are, and I assume they're okay, so I'm not dealing here dealing with that today.

[6:28] But I would like to address my main concerns again.

[6:33] The access, free access to this cemetery and some way of removing the allowing us to remember what those individuals went through.

[6:50] They were slaves and they came to a pile of point to find a way

[6:59] of making a living to earn money for the first time for many of them and to be a homes in a cop to step.

[7:07] But then, something happened that they had to leave very quickly from that where they were and what they, the community are accomplished.

[7:19] And they seemed to have been to have been forgotten.

[7:25] And I don't want that to happen.

[7:29] So I was trying to let you know what I am experiencing with the effort up there.

[7:37] And as I was beginning to explain to you, I was 17 years old when I was drafted in the military.

[7:48] But those of you don't know what that means, drafted.

[7:52] You're selected, and you must serve, and if you don't go and serve,

[7:59] serve in other words, saying, fight their arms and try to stop another individual from living.

[8:07] Mr. Thomas, if you're going to finish your thought to your three minutes, is that

[8:11] but go ahead and finish your thought to please serve.

[8:13] So then, if you don't go then you have to, you'll go to prison.

[8:18] So I went and I'll have to finish the rest of the next time.

[8:23] Yes, sir.

[8:24] Thank you for being here.

[8:25] Thank you, sir.

[8:31] Our next Richard Speaker for item one is Chelsea Stollings.

[8:51] Good morning.

[8:51] Good morning, commissioners.

[8:53] Good morning, Judge.

[8:53] My name is Chelsea Stollings.

[8:54] I live in Dentont, Texas, 760-01.

[8:57] I am with Mr. Headsmith here this morning.

[8:59] I'm just going to reiterate what he is asking.

[9:02] We are asking to have an agenda item for a public access

[9:05] to the St. John Cemetery up on pilot point.

[9:09] We stay and remain interested in understanding

[9:12] what these people's lived experiences were

[9:14] as they were building their lives and their families

[9:17] and their futures and the generations

[9:19] and decades outside of enslavement.

[9:21] So we are, again, just asking for this to be an agenda item

[9:24] so that we can have a public back-and-forth discussion.

[9:27] Thank you very much.

[9:28] Perfect, thank you.

[9:33] All right, our next registered speaker

[9:35] is Steven Dillonburg.

[9:49] We just second here.

[10:27] Good morning.

[10:27] I named Steven Dillonburg, 2004, Abbott's Lane Dillon.

[10:31] I don't know if any of you all know who's

[10:33] civil looting, looting tennis?

[10:34] Let me make sure that's right.

[10:38] Paula Revere is what I like to call her.

[10:41] This is something that's not taught to us in school,

[10:43] but maybe something that some Texans might find interesting.

[10:47] This is one of the, so I went back and I pulled my mom's daughters

[10:51] at the American Revolution paperwork for y'all.

[10:53] So let's go back to 1640, my family has defended this country.

[10:57] And we continue to this day, against all enemies

[11:02] foreign and domestic, like attorneys, add little.

[11:10] This is what oaths to the Constitution look like.

[11:13] I haven't seen them from y'all,

[11:14] and I requested them in excess of a year ago now.

[11:19] Civil Lootington,

[11:24] Paul Revere was not the only patriot

[11:26] who rode by night to warn a peril, civil Lootington.

[11:29] One but 16 is reported to have ridden 40 miles to muster

[11:33] the militia commanded by her father, Colonel Henry Lootington.

[11:37] This elirted the militia formed to fight the British

[11:41] returning from the sack of Dan'sberry,

[11:43] Connecticut in 1777.

[11:45] The British lost a tenth of their forces

[11:47] to the militiamen and we're forced to retreat to the safety of ships at fair field.

[11:53] I'll get you guys a copy of this DAR stuff, it's my grandmother, that's a Murdoch

[11:58] Wright Vanderbord's daughter, it's real quick,

[12:08] I was curious because I was looking at the

[12:10] policies for addressing you all and it says that you all are both an executive and the legislative

[12:15] body and I would like to know where judge, so obviously you've got some judicial authority

[12:21] there too. We're in the Constitution, does it grant y'all the power to exercise conflicting

[12:29] authorities, because the with three branches of government and my correct in that assumption

[12:35] judge, go ahead and complete your thoughts. That's my I'm asking your questions sir. This is

[12:41] for your opportunity to speak to the public, we're not answering your questions, but go ahead and proceed.

[12:45] You can't make a statement policy, statement fact, go ahead and finish your thoughts.

[12:49] I think the code says that you can make a statement of policy or facts or go ahead and complete your things.

[12:58] This is the problem, guys.

[13:00] We have people that just won't engage in stuff that's very important.

[13:04] I think the cure for cancer is being hidden.

[13:07] That's pretty much fact at this point.

[13:10] And these people won't engage in the conversation.

[13:12] I think the code is a lot different than we were told.

[13:15] my mother had a stroke five days after receiving dose one of Pfizer's poison.

[13:21] You can listen to my conversation with Matt Richardson at tinyURL.com slash p-huck Pfizer.

[13:29] Thank you for being here. Your time is up. It's amazing.

[13:35] Amazing. It is.

[13:40] All right. It sits up there with a smile.

[13:45] Members, next we'll go to,

[14:04] perfect.

[14:05] Thank you.

[14:12] All right, next we'll go to item 3A, which is approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Month.

[14:21] And we do have Pam Gutierrez with our Didn't County MHMR.

[14:25] And I believe she's got some special guests with her as well.

[14:28] Pam, do you want to introduce our guests before we read the Proclamation?

[14:32] Yes, so best.

[14:33] Several of our board members to come out.

[14:41] Good morning, Judge and commissioners. Thank you so much for having us. I'm going to let them introduce themselves.

[14:47] Harbour good. Thank you.

[14:49] Good morning. My name is Diane Hickey.

[14:52] And I'm proud to say I am the Chairperson for the Dent and County I made to more.

[14:57] And we thank you so much for this.

[15:00] Thank you. Good morning, Judge. It's on Jack Phillips. Good to see you. Good to see you again. Thank you for all you guys do. We certainly appreciate you. Absolutely. Thank you very much.

[15:13] Good morning, Judge, and commissioners. I'm Leah Strittmatter, one of the newest board members. Hello.

[15:19] Good morning. I'm Isabelle Hernandez, and I'm so pleased to be here. You look familiar.

[15:23] you're here. I have multitude of staff with me and some of these staff are on the

[15:31] mental health side and some are on the IDD side, individuals with developmental

[15:35] disabilities. I don't know if you have time for me to introduce. Sure, I love to do.

[15:40] Yeah, yeah. Michelle Conrad, if you could step up. Good morning. I'm Michelle Conrad.

[15:52] I'm

[15:53] I mean, yes, keep mighty Galapica.

[15:55] Good to see you.

[15:57] We're trying CTO.

[15:59] All right.

[16:02] That was Hamilton's Senior Director of Crisis Services.

[16:05] Thank you.

[16:07] Veronica Armazara's Senior Director of Quality Management and Utilization Management.

[16:11] Great.

[16:14] That's the Rejector of Community Integrations Services.

[16:19] I'm Jess Fam.

[16:20] I am the Senior Director of the Behavioral Health Services.

[16:25] Aaron Posey, CHRO.

[16:30] Jordan Clifton, Laws Team Coordinator.

[16:31] All right, I love the lost team.

[16:35] Kayla Lusk, IDD writes protection officer.

[16:41] Hey, my name is Mun, I am the training and development manager.

[16:47] Hi, I'm Miranda Griffin, a program assistant from Mental Health and Crisis Services.

[16:50] Perfect.

[16:51] Good, good, good, good.

[16:52] So you can see they have a lot of passion and we are so appreciative of you all,

[16:57] because you all speak for individuals that have no voice at all.

[17:02] And so we're very grateful for the commissioners and judge honoring us today.

[17:08] Thank you.

[17:09] Thank you.

[17:10] All right.

[17:10] Let me I'll read this.

[17:13] We'll proclamation on behalf of the court.

[17:14] This is a court proclamation regarding developmental disabilities.

[17:18] Inclusion month.

[17:20] And whereas individuals with developmental disabilities are valued.

[17:23] Contribute members of our community.

[17:26] And whereas collaboration, education, employment, and home and community-based services

[17:30] are vital to enable people with developmental disabilities to achieve a self-determined and

[17:36] valued lifestyle.

[17:38] Whereas with appropriate support, all people can be productive, engage in a contributing

[17:43] members of the community.

[17:45] Whereas individuals, families, organizations, and advocates in our community are committed

[17:49] to supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities as may be needed to live a

[17:57] life like other citizens of didn't county, and whereas Texas communities thrive when inclusion

[18:02] becomes a way of life.

[18:05] Each year we dedicate the month of March in raising awareness about developmental disabilities

[18:10] and emphasizing the importance of including people of all abilities in every aspect of

[18:16] our lives.

[18:17] Whereas during this month, Texas can raise awareness about how classrooms work places, houses

[18:23] of worship and communities are more vital when they include people of all abilities.

[18:29] Whereas, at this time, we encourage Texans to come together to increase awareness about

[18:34] developmental disabilities and support full inclusion and equality for all.

[18:39] Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Democratic Commissioner's Court does here by

[18:42] proclaim March 2024 as developmental disabilities inclusion, modern and courage, all residents

[18:49] to recognize and permit as a value and potential of people with developmental disabilities

[18:54] and include them in all aspects of community life.

[18:58] We've done an open court, this is a fifth day of March.

[19:01] Twenty, twenty, four upon a motion made by motion by Commissioner Mitchell.

[19:06] Second, by Commissioner Faulkner.

[19:08] Well, Pam and your whole team, I just want to thank you all for being here.

[19:11] It's always great to have you all in the courthouse.

[19:14] and it's, I think it's just a visual demonstration of our partnership that we work on 365 days

[19:19] a year on a continuing basis and so I want to thank you for all that you do and you are

[19:24] you two are voices for people of all levels of the ability. So thank you. Thank you. Thank you, thank

[19:35] you for the work that you do here in Get County. There are so many people here that need your services

[19:42] And we don't know all the people that are here, but you are reaching out and helping people and that's what we need to do in Den County.

[19:49] Every member, every person on the third of valuable people.

[19:55] We may have disabilities.

[19:57] As we look around the room and look at myself, I may have a disability.

[20:02] But the people who really need help, you're helping.

[20:05] Keep up the good work and please know that the Commissioner's Court are here.

[20:09] Those are our people, you are our people, and that's what we're supposed to do, to make

[20:14] Nen County a better place, and it starts with people like you, all that are reaching out to other people,

[20:22] all of us are different in some kind of way, but we're all God's children. And so we need to make sure

[20:27] that we take care of our own, and you all are doing that in Nen County. Thank you. Thank you.

[20:36] Thank you, Ms.

[20:37] you do what I've learned so much in my short time as a commissioner and then also prior to that,

[20:44] but just how important the things are that you do. These are people who don't have a voice

[20:51] and you all step up for them and we appreciate what you do so much. Thank you all so much.

[21:02] Thank you,

[21:07] many people need your help and how few people really know that you're there to help.

[21:13] So we hope to begin a line of communication with our constituents, they'll make them

[21:18] more aware of the good that you can do.

[21:20] Thanks for everything.

[21:21] Really appreciate your help.

[21:23] It's a great point.

[21:23] I had a panel.

[21:25] If someone needs to reach out to MHMR, which I was phone number, so we can...

[21:29] 1-800.

[21:30] This is the hotline number.

[21:31] The hotline.

[21:32] 1-800.

[21:33] 7-6-205-7.

[21:36] and then there's always 988 which is a very important number.

[21:40] Okay.

[21:41] Perfect.

[21:42] Great.

[21:42] Thank you so much for your folks.

[21:45] Thank you.

[21:46] Thank you.

[21:46] Very good.

[21:46] All right.

[21:47] We have a motion and a second to join, I add anything else, Pam.

[21:49] Thank you.

[21:50] Thank you.

[21:50] We have a motion, a second, any other discussion.

[21:53] All in favor say aye.

[21:54] Any opposed?

[21:55] Motion carries you.

[21:56] Thank you.

[21:56] Why don't we do a picture here?

[21:58] You're all.

[21:58] Please up front here.

[22:05] You can see, ma'am.

[22:06] Good to see you.

[22:07] Thank you.

[22:09] I'm sorry.

[22:09] I think we're going to do it up here.

[22:12] Just mail.

[22:13] Thank you.

[22:16] Thank you.

[22:18] I think the pictures of me.

[22:19] I don't want to feel like you know, where are you?

[22:21] I don't want to.

[22:24] Well, little sticks.

[22:25] I need it to.

[22:26] I would have worn orange.

[22:28] Over there.

[22:30] Yeah.

[22:31] We're going to have.

[22:36] All right.

[22:39] Yeah, I've got to wear it more than time, I'm going to ride it up on you, isn't it?

[22:50] Yeah.

[22:50] Your color is orange, and I got it.

[22:53] Yeah, I did.

[22:55] I remember, we were out of one of...

[22:59] Time.

[23:00] I think I got the little...

[23:02] Yeah, we got the last one.

[23:04] on.

[23:08] Okay, everyone, look, the dawn is straight ahead. We'll take a picture with dawn first

[23:14] and then we'll look up and get one of the air. Okay, so I think dawn's got some nice camera.

[23:26] All right, let's look up for air.

[23:27] Hello.

[23:34] Thank you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, appreciate it.

[23:42] I didn't have anything.

[23:45] I'm sorry.

[23:45] This man.

[23:49] Absolutely.

[23:50] Can we, we were talking to you?

[23:51] There is.

[23:52] Thank you all so much.

[23:53] Thank you, man.

[23:54] I appreciate it.

[23:56] Yeah.

[23:56] This is what I have for you.

[23:57] Yeah.

[23:59] I need to have that.

[24:01] I have a mind.

[24:02] I have this spot with them all.

[24:04] So I'll take them and put them up.

[24:05] But I forgot.

[24:06] What about this one?

[24:08] That totally forgot.

[24:09] I don't remember remembering those things.

[24:14] Just say, hey, if you

[24:19] want to be here, wouldn't it?

[24:23] So maybe one of our own stuff.

[24:25] Well, actually.

[24:32] Oh, OK.

[24:43] All right.

[24:46] Next, let's go to item 3B, which is approval of a Proclamation

[24:50] Recognizing March as American Red Cross Mother.

[24:53] I think we have from our Red Cross here.

[24:55] I know we have somebody for people here.

[24:58] Red Cross.

[24:58] Good morning.

[25:00] the right crosses in the house. I feel better already. Do you want to introduce yourself?

[25:06] Thank you for being here.

[25:09] Good morning. Good morning. Good morning Judge. Good morning everyone.

[25:13] In the room I'm Grace Ramazani. I am one of the disaster program managers for the Terran County

[25:21] Cook County and Dennt County. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. So the commissioner is

[25:29] My name is Michael Barber. I'm a volunteer this after supervising with the rent cross with those counties that Grace mentioned.

[25:36] Thank you, Michael. Thank you for being here.

[25:41] Do we want to acknowledge our camera or friend with us?

[25:46] I don't think you're just camera.

[25:48] No, that's Mark V camera guy.

[25:50] Alright, good camera.

[25:52] Welcome. We're glad to have you all here.

[25:55] I'll read this proclamation.

[25:56] This is a core proclamation recognized in March as American Red Cross Month, and we're

[26:03] as every March, the American Red Cross recognizes the compassion of people across the nation

[26:09] and celebrates their commitment to care for one another in times of crisis.

[26:14] This annual tradition has taken place since 1943.

[26:18] When President Franklin, Delano Roosevelt, issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation,

[26:25] Kindhearted volunteers and didn't counting throughout the Red Cross DFW Metro West

[26:30] chapter step up and provide a beacon of hope for our neighbors here in

[26:34] North Texas. And whereas last year alone the DFW Metro West chapter

[26:39] assisted 666 families while responding to more than 425 disasters to deliver

[26:47] shelter, food and comfort. And whereas 544 blood drives were held by Red Cross

[26:53] blood hosts in 2023 collecting more than 11,000 units of blood across multiple counties, to

[27:01] ensure new moms, cancer patients, and accident victims had access to safe life-saving

[27:09] blood.

[27:10] And whereas in 2023, the Red Cross proudly supported more than 2,300 North Texan military

[27:16] members, veterans and their families and caregivers to cope with the challenges of service.

[27:22] Or as 18,703 people were enrolled in Red Cross 1st 8 CPR in AED training courses, helping

[27:31] to make the DFW Metro West chapter more resilient in the event of a disaster.

[27:37] And whereas 1,472 North Texas Red Cross volunteers, the lifeblood of Red Cross responded

[27:44] to the call to provide relief to families who experienced the worst days of their lives.

[27:50] Now, therefore, a B.A. resolved the didn't county commission's court does here by proclaim the month of March as American Red Cross Month.

[27:58] We call upon all citizens to reach out and support the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross.

[28:04] Then, in open court, this is the fifth day of March, 2020, 24 upon a motion by the chair.

[28:09] Second, second by Commissioner Williams.

[28:11] Well, I think it's very appropriate you are here today because we also have our emergency management team here.

[28:17] You know, we're going to be doing whether aware in this week or just a moment, and I say that

[28:23] because you are such partners of ours, you know, you are partners of ours, and y'all take

[28:27] y'all love our residents, you take care of our residents, and not only in a staff position,

[28:33] but leveraging the thousands of volunteers, which I'll try and so we congratulate you and

[28:39] want to say thank you and encourage all residents to say thank you and volunteer when they

[28:48] I want to say one of the most valuable things you guys offer is the blood drives.

[28:53] We're having one of the largest shortages ever.

[28:55] And it's so imperative that we get that out there and that people understand that we do need that blood.

[29:00] I'll give all the time.

[29:02] And it's an necessity, unfortunately, but it's what we need to do.

[29:06] And so thank you so much for that as well.

[29:08] Thank you for joining us.

[29:09] Thank you.

[29:10] Thank you all.

[29:12] I want to thank you for the work that you do.

[29:14] Red Cross has been around longer than I have and that's a long time, no comments could.

[29:20] And I just want to thank you and it got personal two weeks ago because a friend of mine's

[29:27] brother, a poitment burned and he lost everything and Red Cross was there to help him.

[29:35] She lives in Louisville and he lives in another city and she was asking for clothes that he

[29:40] in close and red crowd stepped up.

[29:43] So I just want to thank you for all that you do, all the volunteers that get out and work

[29:48] and make things better when you have a disaster.

[29:50] I hope I never need you, but if I do, I'm glad you're there.

[29:54] Thanks a lot.

[29:54] I don't have a little bit here.

[29:55] That's right.

[29:56] That's right.

[29:57] We're good.

[29:58] Okay.

[29:59] Well, any other kind of...

[30:00] All right, all in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Thank you.

[31:07] Speaking

[31:26] of the emergency management, Mark, if you're all's a group wants to come up.

[31:33] We have item 3C which is approval of a proclamation recognized in the week of March the 4th to the 8th, 2020 for his emergent as severe weather awareness week.

[31:45] And Mark Bowlin and he is one of our assistant.

[31:50] What is your exact title, Mark?

[31:51] I can't remember.

[31:52] Existing coordinator for emergency management and Eric Hadmacher and Samantha are out.

[31:59] Actually representing us and helping the Texas Department of Emergency Management out.

[32:02] was Texas, so locally, we're led by Mark here and he's doing a great job this week.

[32:09] So, Mark did you want to add anything before we read this proclamation?

[32:13] If you don't mind, I really don't want to run your super Tuesday, just to let the weather.

[32:22] So, you know, the old saying is that spring comes in like a line, it needs like a lamb

[32:29] but in Texas, it comes in like a lion, and it leaves like a bitter, angry lion that's been

[32:36] pelted by Hellstone.

[32:38] So, we come into severe weather awareness week, and I was trying to think of a way to kind

[32:47] of highlight some of the hazards that we might face over the coming months, and being Texans,

[32:55] We understand that everything is on the table when it comes to the severe weather, hails, thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding, and all of that.

[33:07] And so one of the ways that I thought I'd highlight this is I'd take a look at what just what we experienced last year.

[33:13] So from the period from the first of March to the end of May, we had two full emergency operations, center activations.

[33:21] and we had ten partial activations of that three-month period, and that was brought about by three

[33:30] tornado watches, multiple thunderstorms of your thunderstorm watches, which later manifested into

[33:38] 19 severe thunderstorm warnings, and there was one thunderstorm that came through exactly a year ago this week,

[33:49] and actually judge-eats and his son Everett joined us into the POC for this.

[33:55] And it kind of gives you an idea of the flavor of what we can face over the course of the next few months.

[34:03] There was no major damage from healing the storm, but there was localized flooding.

[34:09] There was pounding on the roadways, but the main damage from this storm was straight line winds.

[34:17] And I don't know if y'all remember or not, but the damage, the mean of the damage was from the marina in Newstil.

[34:29] And so, out here, the experience 80 to 90 mile an hour straight line is, it tore the pears apart, pulled up pylons, destroyed numerous boats.

[34:42] And the damage was actually a deficit time for $40,000,000, and would take 2-3 years per complete restoration services to the marina.

[34:55] And that's just one example of the storms that we've faced last year, and again, it's exactly one year ago this week.

[35:03] So the question is, what is it that we can do to prepare for severe weather?

[35:08] And the way that we look at it is information is probably the most important stuff.

[35:15] And there are so many different avenues for us to get information for severe storms.

[35:22] Television moves, radios, weather radios, mass alerts, whether through iPhones or Android's.

[35:31] And then the second thing that we really like to emphasize is just know what to do.

[35:36] Leave the eyewitness weather to the storm chasers, seek shelter in the storms and poor tornadoes because small, nowhere to go in your house, small windowless room, a closet, a bathroom,

[35:57] and take in blankets and maybe a sleeping bag, or even mattress for extra protection, if it looks like it's going to be that dangerous.

[36:05] So anyway, Judges, commissioners wanted to thank you for the committee to address this very important issue.

[36:14] Perfect, thank you.

[36:16] I'll go ahead and thank you, Mark.

[36:18] It was a great outline of some of the things that happened throughout the year actually.

[36:23] So this is a court proclamation regarding severe weather awareness week.

[36:28] It was a storm's construct at any time of the year.

[36:30] The months of March, April and May.

[36:32] have the greatest potential for violent weather events, and we're as severe thunderstorms

[36:38] that bring damaging winds, lightning, hail, flash floods, and tornadoes frequent the spring

[36:43] across the didn't county landscape, and have often brought risks to lives in property,

[36:49] and we're as the lives in property of all didn't county residents are this court's utmost concern,

[36:54] and we're as a community didn't county can proactively work together to ensure the safety and

[36:59] property of our people and whereas between 1955 and 2024 there were 51 reported tornadoes

[37:06] within didn't county and whereas under the coordination of the National Weather Service

[37:10] with the strong support of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, a number of local

[37:15] and volunteer agencies will be informing and educating the public on steps that can be taken

[37:20] to survive the severe weather hazards and the potential disasters that spring may bring and

[37:26] Now therefore, it be resolved that didn't count a commissioner's court.

[37:29] It's here by Proclam, that we can march the 4th through the 8th, 2024 as severe weather

[37:34] awareness we can get in the county and we can all upon all citizens to designate a safe place

[37:40] for family members to meet in the case of an evacuation, decide how to maintain communication

[37:45] with loved ones and put together a preparedness kit for important documents and supplies.

[37:51] Most importantly, heat warnings and instructions issued by local county and state officials

[37:56] and emergency management personnel, and we encourage all residents to remain mindful of the

[38:01] dangers presented by severe storms, stay informed of current weather conditions and take precautions

[38:06] to prevent loss of life and property. Done in open court, this is the fifth day of March

[38:13] 2024 upon a motion made by motion commissioner. Will you have a second back commissioner, Falcon

[38:18] or any discussion? What is the emergency preparedness fair that's going to be held this

[38:26] Which one of y'all can remember that day?

[38:28] Do you remember that day?

[38:31] In September.

[38:33] In September?

[38:34] In September?

[38:35] That's a fun event.

[38:37] And we hosted it here.

[38:38] So we're going to have it later.

[38:39] They have this fall.

[38:40] Couldn't remember when it was.

[38:42] Well, we will advertise it abundantly.

[38:44] Yes, sir.

[38:44] Could I give a shout out to our road and bridge crews?

[38:48] Because they notice we see where there comes.

[38:50] They have to go out and close.

[38:52] Certain roads, low water crossings, bridges, et cetera.

[38:54] So if the rest of us don't have to worry about that, I'll just tell them, thank you too.

[39:00] Absolutely, our own bridge and public works.

[39:02] They're a key part of all of our emergency response efforts, so yes, thank you.

[39:08] Absolutely, interview comments.

[39:08] I'd just like to thank you again.

[39:11] One of the most important things that we can do other than prepare is let people know how to prepare.

[39:19] And let them know what to do.

[39:20] people, you know, that don't know what to do, don't

[39:23] a storm, a lot of some people, not myself, want to run out

[39:27] and see it, not myself, I'm hiding.

[39:30] But, you know, letting people know that this is what's

[39:33] going to happen and what they can do to help themselves.

[39:36] I appreciate all the information that you all give us.

[39:39] Please continue to send the emails and texts and all that you do

[39:43] to let us know what's happening and when it's coming,

[39:46] I do appreciate it and I appreciate you guys to work

[39:49] you to thank you.

[39:50] Thank you.

[39:52] It's a 24-7 operation at a time.

[39:54] So anyway.

[39:55] Here are your other comments.

[39:57] All in favor, say aye.

[39:58] Any opposed?

[39:59] Motion carries James.

[40:00] Thank you.

[41:08] Thank you.

[41:09] I'm just

[41:26] going back to item two.

[41:27] Are there any items you'd like to pull off the consent agenda?

[41:30] Do we have a motion to approve the agenda as presented?

[41:33] A motion by Commissioner Mitchell.

[41:36] Second by Commissioner Edmonton.

[41:37] Any discussion?

[41:38] All in favor say aye.

[41:40] Any opposed motion carries your name?

[41:41] You can answer your casinative vacancies of item 2A, which is approval of the order-making

[41:46] appointments item 2B, is approval of the interdepartmental transfers item 2C, is approval

[41:52] of budget member request 1,000 or 880 for the Public Health Department Clinical Division, to transfer

[41:57] $3,700 from vaccines with 1,200 to administrative equipment and 2,500 to technology equipment

[42:04] to fund updated computer equipment and supplies for doctors and staff, item 2D is approval

[42:10] of budget member request 100920 for the juvenile probation department and transfer 4,632 dollars

[42:17] from hospitality supplies to administrative supplies from various budgets to cover the

[42:22] cost of supplies.

[42:23] It shows the 2024 chiefs summit, item 2E is approval of budget member request 100930 for the

[42:30] chair of administration, Department of Transportation for 6,580 dollars from a Minister of

[42:36] Supplies to Administrative Equipment to cover the cost of a garage door and an entry door

[42:40] for the storage building at the kind of range.

[42:43] All right.

[42:43] Next, let's go to Item 5A, the approval of the report.

[42:46] This is payment from CSCD Communications to AFB, Sheriff's Training, Sheriff's Forfeature

[42:50] VIT, Interest in DA, Fortress Funds are presented for recording purposes only, Mr. May.

[42:54] Thank you, Judge. I have one addition today to City Bank per $219,713.34.

[43:01] Perfect.

[43:02] All right. Do we have a motion to approve the bill report as amended? Motion by Commission

[43:07] or Mitchell, second by commissioner. If it's in any discussion, all in favor say aye. In

[43:11] a pose, motion carries unanimously. Next is item 6A. Approval to contract with Gomez

[43:16] for covering incorporated for the installation of new carpet and flooring at the Copeland

[43:24] by Board Cooperative Contract, 642-21.

[43:29] Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, 2nd by Commissioner Edmonton and any discussion.

[43:33] All in favor say aye.

[43:34] Any opposed?

[43:34] Motion carries your name.

[43:35] So next is item 6B approval.

[43:37] The purchase of three Merck Mini Camera trailers from

[43:41] Comprehensive Communication Services to the by Board Cooperative Contract,

[43:45] 71423 and amount of $149,040.

[43:48] And 60 cents in any property action.

[43:51] Motion by Commissioner and Falkiner.

[43:53] The second-by-commissioner Edmonton, any discussion?

[43:56] All in favor say aye, any opposed?

[43:58] Motion carries unanimously next to 60, approval exemption from bidding for juvenile detention

[44:03] structural analysis and remodel at the Charlie Colis, professional service according to

[44:08] provision as the CHAPTER 262.024A4, the local government code and declaring BKV group

[44:14] as the most qualified architecture firm.

[44:17] Motion by Commissioner Faulkner, second-by-commissioner Mitchell, any discussion?

[44:21] All in favor say aye.

[44:22] Any opposed, motion carries in Amsterdam, so next is 60.

[44:25] A real exemption from bidding for the repairs of the mobile operations.

[44:28] Center vehicle, according to provisions of the chapter 262,

[44:32] 0, 2, 4, 8, 11 of the local government code in any preproduction.

[44:36] Move to approve and I have a comment.

[44:38] Motion by Commissioner Faulkner, the chair of the second.

[44:43] Okay.

[44:44] Don't worry.

[44:45] Thanks, Judge.

[44:46] So, first of all, I want to thank you all.

[44:48] I asked to pull this a couple of weeks ago and Eric and I have talked extensively through this and if I'm sure you saw his backup that was in our information.

[45:00] But I just wanted to make sure that when we were spending money on our equipment, the things and all of that, that we are doing it in the best way possible, and I think he's got a great strategic plan.

[45:12] I think that it would still be good. He's done a fair amount of work on kind of where he sees things going with some of this kind of equipment, and when he's back, because he's obviously out in the panhandle.

[45:25] And when he's back if we could have given him a few minutes just to kind of go through some of his stuff that he's put together and that we've talked about, but I think that

[45:36] The Lyath has got a long life still and that was really what I just want to make sure that we're spending money in the right way.

[45:42] Robert Good. Great. Thank you.

[45:45] All right, we have a motion of second, any other comments? All in favor say aye.

[45:48] In the opposed, motion carries the name, so thank you, commissioners, next at 6C.

[45:53] Approval specifications are thwarted to advertise for ITB 2-42799 key control systems,

[45:59] system products, software and services.

[46:03] Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Faulkner, any discussion?

[46:07] All in favor say aye.

[46:08] Any opposed, motion carries the name, so next at 6F, approval specifications are thwarted

[46:13] advertised for CSP 2327-96HVAC equipment replacement in the Public Resilience Committee to include

[46:20] Chris Lansing, Construction Coordinator, Public Resilience Scott, Morris Maintenance, Repair

[46:25] Specialist, Two Public Resilience and Eddie Maya Maintenance, Repair Specialist, One, Public

[46:31] Facilities and Any Apprope Reduction, Motion by Commissioner Falconer, Second by Commissioner

[46:37] Edmondson, Any Discussion, Commissioner Mitchell.

[46:42] about the estimated time for the construction on these HVAC systems, and if you look at

[46:52] you back up on page 153 and talk about the number of days, and is Dale here?

[47:00] I don't know if you've had a chance to look at it.

[47:02] I have a problem with the amount of time, 270 days to repair something.

[47:09] And I don't know it also. I need the experts to tell me why it's taking me so long and if you want to do it next week, you can, but I just need to

[47:17] We'll get there next week.

[47:20] The main source of it is it's very invasive and we're adding new units and there's a lot of duck work, new duck work installed in the building.

[47:28] Love that cannot be done or business hours due to the public and employees in the building.

[47:34] So, after hours and weekends, there's a lot of this project, which takes up a lot of time.

[47:41] But I can get them more information for you.

[47:43] Come back next week.

[47:43] That's fine.

[47:44] Okay.

[47:45] Can I just add on that?

[47:47] So, when you are doing those after hours, it's not just that you don't have that same normal

[47:52] timing.

[47:53] You basically are having to tear down clean up in that short time and it really does

[48:01] I'll take a tremendous amount more time than if you just were doing an empty building.

[48:06] Yeah. Absolutely.

[48:08] And we will obviously, when we get going,

[48:11] we get a contractor who we're going to try to reduce that,

[48:14] as much as we can, as well, work with them to sort it a length of that time.

[48:18] Okay. Thank you.

[48:20] I appreciate it.

[48:23] I would like to have an offline conversation about that well,

[48:25] because maybe there's some obvious hours that could be flexed.

[48:29] Yeah.

[48:29] I don't know.

[48:31] I don't know.

[48:33] You know, we go ahead and approve it. I'm okay.

[48:35] We can approve it this morning.

[48:36] We can approve it this morning.

[48:37] And then we can talk for six of the month.

[48:38] We do have a motion in the second.

[48:42] Any other discussion?

[48:44] All in favor say aye.

[48:45] Any opposed?

[48:47] Motion carries your name.

[48:48] So thank you.

[48:49] Thank you.

[48:49] Thank you for the question.

[48:51] Yes.

[48:52] Seven.

[48:53] A was a approval of budget member request.

[48:56] One zero zero eight nine zero for human resources to increase revenue and

[48:59] allocating expenditures.

[49:01] To the United Health Care Wellness reimbursement

[49:03] Department amount of $4,000 for hospitality supplies and $11,000 for employee programs for

[49:09] a total of $15,000.

[49:11] United Health Care is reimbursing, didn't county for expenses associated with the wellness

[49:15] program.

[49:17] Chair will move for a proof second by Commissioner Edmonton and any discussion on the favor

[49:22] say aye.

[49:22] Any opposed?

[49:23] Motion carries unanimously next to 7B.

[49:26] Approval of budget member request 1,009,00.

[49:29] for the record's management department to transfer $28,000 for $78 from contract labor to

[49:34] technology software services to fund digitization of human resource records under the

[49:42] laser-fish records repository in any appropriate action.

[49:45] I'm going to have a motion by Commissioner Falker, our second by Commissioner Mitchell

[49:49] in discussion.

[49:50] I want to say aye.

[49:51] Any opposed?

[49:52] Motion carries unanimously.

[49:53] The next is 7C. Approval of budget may request 1-009-00 for the Public Facilities Department

[49:59] to transfer $8,663 from Facilities Management, Horticulture Irrigation to Technology software

[50:07] and services to cover the cost of fleet tracking and building security software and $3,015

[50:14] from the Care of Building. Gas service to didn't can any storage building gas service to cover

[50:18] cost of gas service for a total of $11,600,000, $6,007,000, $8.

[50:23] Thank you.

[50:24] Thank you.

[50:25] Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Faulkner.

[50:27] Any discussion?

[50:29] I don't want to say aye.

[50:30] Any opposed?

[50:31] Aye.

[50:31] Motion carries unanimously.

[50:32] Next is eight a.

[50:33] It is report from Human Resources for Guarding.

[50:35] How are you anxious about elected officials?

[50:37] This is presented for recording purposes only.

[50:39] Good job.

[50:40] Thank you.

[50:40] Good morning.

[50:42] We have one not that I'm transferring the county team in a court number two.

[50:46] When you hire, and you're in that provision, three new

[50:50] hires in the shed of selfies, one re-hiring in the shed of selfies,

[50:55] and three of those are detention on these at once.

[50:58] All right.

[51:00] Thank you, Gustavo.

[51:01] This is for citizen for recording purposes only.

[51:05] Next, let's go to item 8B.

[51:07] This is approval of proposed revision step.

[51:09] Attachment A didn't count any civil service rules, exclusive positions in the

[51:12] appropriate action.

[51:14] Members, you do have the revised list there.

[51:17] Do we have a?

[51:17] any comments or emotion?

[51:20] I'm a provoked.

[51:21] A good emotion about that.

[51:22] Motion about Commissioner, Mitchell, second by Commissioner.

[51:26] Williams any discussion?

[51:28] I'll and favor say aye.

[51:30] Any opposed?

[51:30] Motion carries unanimously.

[51:33] Thank you.

[51:34] Next is 10 A approval.

[51:35] The Russian addition final plat.

[51:37] This is locked one into block A.

[51:39] This is 37.

[51:40] One, three acres, ok?

[51:42] An commissioner precinct four.

[51:45] OK.

[51:45] Motion by Commissioner.

[51:47] Edmits and second-back Commissioner Williams in the discussion on the favor say aye.

[51:51] Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously next to 10B.

[51:55] A further quest to hold a public hearing on April 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.

[51:59] For the Cedar top replay, this is lots of one.

[52:01] One hour one and one hour two, this is four point.

[52:03] Five six five acres, locating Commissioner, precinct one.

[52:06] Move to a per second. Motion by Commissioner.

[52:09] Williams, second by Commissioner Faulkner, any discussion?

[52:12] All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously next.

[52:15] is 13A approval, the completion of continuing education hours,

[52:19] by Commissioner Bobby J. Mitchell for the calendar year 2023 is required

[52:23] by section 81.0025 at the Texas Local Government Code in any

[52:29] appropriate action.

[52:31] Moved.

[52:31] Moved by Commissioner Edmondson, second by Commissioner.

[52:35] Williams any discussion?

[52:37] I want to see you.

[52:38] Oh, yeah.

[52:40] All at favor say aye.

[52:42] Any opposed?

[52:42] Motion.

[52:43] Motion.

[52:45] Motion carries unanimously.

[52:47] Next is 13B.

[52:48] A purple resolution concerning border security.

[52:52] Any appropriate action.

[52:54] I'm going to get that out of here.

[52:57] Ma'am?

[52:57] So you have it?

[52:59] I have

[53:04] it.

[53:04] It's very clear.

[53:06] I'll put a cop drop in.

[53:08] So I can get through the rest of this agenda.

[53:13] Anyway, this morning, members, we have a resolution here.

[53:17] related to our border security and this is something that's been great topic here

[53:22] nationally and across the state of Texas and here in Ditton County over the last

[53:26] several years and this is a resolution expressing our support of the Texas

[53:33] state of Texas and their efforts to increase border security. So this is a resolution

[53:39] supporting measures to secure the border to protect our communities and the Ditton County

[53:45] The Commission's Court didn't count any Texas during a regular session on the 5th day

[53:48] of March, 2024, considered the following resolution, and we're securing the international

[53:54] borders, the federal government's responsibility, and by refusing to enforce the immigration

[53:59] laws enacted by Congress, the federal government has been derelict in their duties to secure

[54:04] our border.

[54:05] And we're as governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas National

[54:10] guard in county and local law enforcement officers are using legal authority vested

[54:17] by the Texas Constitution and guaranteed by the United States Constitution to secure

[54:22] the border, stop the cartel smuggling of people, drugs, and weapons into Texas and prevent

[54:30] detacked and interdict, transnational criminal activity between ports of entry, and

[54:36] as the Texas legislature has allocated over $11.5 billion to fund Governor Abbott's border security

[54:45] mission, Operation Loan Star.

[54:47] Since its launch in March of 2021, the multi-agency effort has led to over $498,300 illegal

[54:57] immigrant apprehensions in more than $39,200 criminal arrests with more than $35,400

[55:06] felony charges. In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized over

[55:13] 458 million lethal doses of fentanyl. More than enough to kill every man, woman, and child

[55:21] in the United States. Whereas the officials of nearly 100 counties in Texas have issued disaster

[55:28] declarations, or declared an invasion, or both an express support of operation loans,

[55:34] are to secure the border against foreign terrorist organizations and non-state actors and secure

[55:42] Texas sovereignty.

[55:43] And whereas the ongoing border crisis is not acceptable, resulting in a national security

[55:49] threat at humanitarian disaster with overwhelming consequences to the people of Texas.

[55:55] Now therefore, it be resolved that they didn't carry commissioners court number one.

[55:59] recognizes our southern Texas border is suffering in invasion, which poses imminent danger.

[56:05] Two, stands in full support of Governor Abbott, our Texas legislative delegation and the state-led efforts of operational loans start to defend Texas's sovereignty and secure the Texas border in three.

[56:17] calls upon the federal government to uphold its duties to adequately secure and protect the borders

[56:23] of the United States.

[56:25] Done an open court this the fifth day of March, 2020, 24 upon a motion by the chair,

[56:30] second by Commissioner Edmondson, any other discussion?

[56:34] Yeah, Georgia can be a fine.

[56:36] This is just one of the, there's a few topics here obviously to point out.

[56:40] One that I think is imperative for the citizens to realize for us and I'll handle this one

[56:44] to human trafficking impacts for didn't county.

[56:47] Didn't county commissioners court is committed to addressing the opening of the ongoing

[56:50] issues of human trafficking with available resources to fight back and prevent.

[56:55] This from becoming more of a continued growth epidemic.

[56:59] At any given time in Texas, there are over 200,000 victims of labor trafficking and

[57:05] over 70,000 victims of minor sex trafficking.

[57:09] To combat these statistics, the didn't county commissioners court previously implemented a human

[57:14] traffic and investigation unit as part of the Ditton County Sheriff's Office.

[57:18] It is mobilized to fight human trafficking.

[57:22] I think that's an important part of what the Commissars Court implemented a few years

[57:27] back to show that we're trying to get ahead of this and not be behind.

[57:30] Unfortunately, it takes not just our county, but every county in between here and the

[57:36] border.

[57:37] And hopefully we can get the government, not the state, but the federal government to

[57:41] how important this is and step in and start doing a little bit more to help Texas.

[57:46] But from what I can tell, what it looks like, government is not going to wait and we're

[57:50] going to spend the money necessary of all this, you know, billions of dollars in reserve

[57:55] that we have to protect the border. So thank you for this. And by the way, I want to give

[58:00] props to Ms. Hamburg, she's the one that kind of put that together then, what I just read.

[58:04] And I appreciate her doing that. Obviously, thanks for being a little more educated than I am.

[58:09] I'm going to make one little correction on what you see.

[58:13] Yes, me.

[58:13] Minor, sex trafficking.

[58:15] That doesn't mean it.

[58:16] No, it's not.

[58:18] Minor and age.

[58:19] We're being sex trafficked.

[58:21] That is correct.

[58:22] That is correct.

[58:23] Nope.

[58:23] Thank you.

[58:25] Yes.

[58:26] Commissioner Balkner.

[58:27] Thank you.

[58:29] So this is a major problem we have in our country.

[58:35] And a couple of years ago, when I was running for this office,

[58:38] border security was one of my points and I added some people it asked like why are you

[58:44] running for county commissioner why do you have that and I said you know if you talk

[58:49] to our sheriff the thing he talks about most right now is all of the issues that are happening

[58:58] and we have we sit right here with i35 through our county and it is a direct line down to

[59:05] border and we are seeing and it's been a bit of a wave that we didn't see it first when

[59:12] the border was first opened if you will but we see it now and one of those is as we just

[59:19] said there's human trafficking one of those is fentanyl and even here in Denton County

[59:27] in Carleton we lost three young people to fentanyl that was brought across illegally across

[59:34] supporter, it is a crisis and it's something that we have to do something about and it affects

[59:40] the entire nation, but we see it every bit, we see that happening right here in our county.

[59:48] Thank you.

[59:48] Thank you Commissioner.

[59:49] We start everything soon.

[59:51] Thank you, Judge.

[59:53] We talked about supporting Governor Abbott and our Texas love just late for the delegation.

[59:58] I'd like to point out that the governor has been...

[1:00:00] Again, Dent and County several times this year. And this is what he's pushing is what our legislators

[1:00:06] are doing in helping him to try to shut down, as much as possible, this boarder that is really wide

[1:00:15] open at this point in time, thanks to our President. So I really appreciate the fact that we pass

[1:00:20] this to our elected officials. No, we watch. We see what they're doing, and we appreciate what

[1:00:27] What are you doing in this?

[1:00:29] I'm just wondering.

[1:00:30] Commissioner Mitchell.

[1:00:31] At our police officers and public safety people, that's taken a toll on them, trying

[1:00:39] to make sure that our county is safe and also state is safe.

[1:00:44] And the nation is safe.

[1:00:46] It's taken a toll on police officers.

[1:00:48] And you know, with 27% of the budget that we're using on our public safety.

[1:00:53] I think we have to be aware of what's going on.

[1:00:56] And we have to take a stand on making sure that we keep

[1:00:59] Den County safe first and then all the other counties around.

[1:01:03] So I think we, I think we're being responsible and passing this resolution.

[1:01:08] And I assume it's going to pass to make sure that we're doing all we can and Den County

[1:01:13] to make a difference in all the things that we're talking about, the traffic and the drugs and all that

[1:01:18] that's coming out. And so I'm, I'm so glad in favor of this resolution and thinking

[1:01:24] The lady that brought it to us.

[1:01:26] Thank you so much.

[1:01:28] Commissioner, we thank you so much.

[1:01:29] Commissioner to add to that.

[1:01:30] I think it's imperative that the people realize that's why we gave that large increase that we recently did to our public safety.

[1:01:38] You know, we, we, we are supporters of that unlike some of the other cities and counties around the state.

[1:01:46] But I think it's imperative that citizens realize how important that is to us.

[1:01:49] And we don't just say it, we back it by making sure financially that they're taking care of.

[1:01:53] So, great point, thank you, Joe.

[1:01:56] I'll tell you, I'm glad we're doing this today, and I believe that it's just kind of

[1:02:02] documenting what, in a formal way, what we've all believed all along, you know, and what

[1:02:08] we at the county have invested resources to address this issue here locally.

[1:02:15] You know, the border crisis first came home to me, probably, I don't know, 10 or 12 years

[1:02:21] ago, among lots of non-profit boards, and we were talking about issues with our children

[1:02:29] into schools, and that were coming over, and, frankly, the sexual assault of these girls

[1:02:39] when they come through the border, and then they're in the high percentage, the lifeliness

[1:02:45] of that happening, and I was sitting in this board meeting when we were talking to the staff

[1:02:51] who deals the case workers who deal with these children.

[1:02:55] And the whole room was just taken back by that.

[1:03:00] And I will always remember that night.

[1:03:04] And I have a deep sense of appreciation

[1:03:05] for those case workers.

[1:03:07] They're not government employees, case workers,

[1:03:10] who are from a non-profit, who we're working to address that,

[1:03:14] and in a loving and human, with a sense of human compassion,

[1:03:18] in which I think is a Bentley necessary.

[1:03:22] But as people, as these minors are brought here,

[1:03:28] and oftentimes, assaults oftentimes,

[1:03:31] traffic, I believe that if you listen to Bob Williams,

[1:03:34] call he'll say that the human trafficking

[1:03:36] is a bigger industry than a drug industry

[1:03:39] in the US and worldwide.

[1:03:42] And so much of that is coming across our border.

[1:03:44] And so I think that is, today, I'm glad we're doing this as a way.

[1:03:50] Thank you, Melinda, for bringing us to our attention and it's just a way to memorialize

[1:03:55] this court's opinion during this time of the life of our history and life of the war

[1:03:59] of what we're dealing with.

[1:04:01] And you know, when you think about 11.5 billion dollars of Texas taxpayers money spent on this,

[1:04:09] I'm glad the state is making those investments.

[1:04:13] But just imagine if they weren't having to invest 11 billion dollars on this one issue, what they could do for teachers, what they could do for classrooms,

[1:04:24] what they could do for the roads that we're building here in the county homeless issues.

[1:04:29] I mean, think of all the tech stop partnerships that we, that we're doing local dollars with tech stop that that could be supporting tech stop

[1:04:36] and in a reduce of our tax burden here, and so when you think about 11, in addition to the

[1:04:41] lives, let's start with the lives that are impacted, absolutely, and then you go to the

[1:04:45] financial impact that impacts our classrooms, that impacts our roads, that impacts our state

[1:04:52] parks, that impacts everything in the state of Texas that we touch, the mental health.

[1:04:58] Thank you to our mental health professionals, if we weren't spending $11 billion on the border,

[1:05:02] we've been at 11 billion on our mental health.

[1:05:06] Past two people this morning on the way to this courthouse, having very thoughtful conversations

[1:05:12] with somebody all by themselves, on the side of the road with a cardboard sign, carrying

[1:05:19] on.

[1:05:20] And I thought, and I knew we had this proclamation of this resolution on the court this morning,

[1:05:24] I thought, what if we, 11 billion dollars was treating those two residents here and not

[1:05:28] go into the border, how this would be a better county.

[1:05:32] And so I'm glad that we're supportive of this resolution.

[1:05:36] There's human lives at risk, and obviously financial impacts here locally.

[1:05:42] And public safety, as you've seen across the U.S.

[1:05:45] about public safety.

[1:05:47] And so I think this is important, and we have a motion in the second

[1:05:51] any other discussion.

[1:05:53] All in favor say aye, any opposed motion carries unanimously.

[1:05:56] Thank you.

[1:05:59] Thank you, Brooke, for your research related to this topic.

[1:06:03] It was important before we do something that we wanted to do.

[1:06:06] I thought for research on that.

[1:06:08] So we have a...

[1:06:08] Go ahead, Commissioner.

[1:06:09] The DPS officer, and I wrote a reclub that has been gone for months down at the board.

[1:06:14] Yep.

[1:06:16] Yes.

[1:06:17] There are a reclub.

[1:06:19] Yes, absolutely.

[1:06:21] All right, let's go to...

[1:06:23] 14A.

[1:06:24] 14A is approval of a mutual aid agreement and request for assistance from

[1:06:28] Vice County Texas, who request aid from didn't county Texas for use in operation of a mobile radio tower,

[1:06:35] owned by didn't county for use in Vice County while upgrades are made to Vice County's permanent radio tower.

[1:06:41] Motion by Commissioner William 2nd by Commissioner Faulkner, any discussion?

[1:06:46] All in favor say aye.

[1:06:47] Any opposed?

[1:06:48] Motion carries unanimously.

[1:06:50] Let me get some water here in Texas.

[1:06:53] 14B is a approval of a special PID municipal advisory agreement, which we didn't

[1:06:59] and county takes us in SAMCO, capital markets incorporated SAMCO to issue public

[1:07:05] improvement, district bonds, PIT bonds, and number two in connection with authorization

[1:07:09] issue in sale and delivery of such PIT bonds, SAMCO will perform professional services

[1:07:14] in the capacity of PIT bond advisor.

[1:07:17] We didn't get any three SAMCO agrees to provide all services related to the creation

[1:07:21] implementation of pit bonds, a return for SAMCOB in entitled to the 2% fee, the power amount

[1:07:28] of each series of pit bonds issued for services performed, paid at closing and for SAMCOB

[1:07:34] bill, didn't count any at closing for each issue of obligation, a net amount, which will

[1:07:38] include a fee calculated on the above schedule, five exempt contract from the requirements

[1:07:43] established by the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.023 under the discretionary exemption

[1:07:49] in the Texas Local Government Code 262.02484, and six authorised it in County Judge to sign

[1:07:57] the Special Pid Municipal Advisory Agreement with San Co. Capital Markets Incorporated.

[1:08:02] Move to approve. Motion by Commissioner. Williams second by Commissioner,

[1:08:07] Edmondson, any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously.

[1:08:11] next to 14C is one approval of a letter of intent for underwriting services for special assessment

[1:08:19] bonds in G-17, between didn't county take us an FMS bonds incorporated or by FMS has been

[1:08:26] engaged as the underwriter for didn't county for its forthcoming issuance of multiple special

[1:08:32] assessment bonds and to the underwriters primary role as to purchase a bonds with a view to

[1:08:37] distribution and the arms link transaction with the issuer has such the underwriter.

[1:08:41] It's financial interest that differ from those of the issuer didn't county and

[1:08:45] three the underwriter has a duty to purchase the bonds when the issuer had a fair and

[1:08:49] reasonable price and must but must balance that duty and that that duty with its

[1:08:55] duty to sell the bonds to investors at prices that are fair and reasonable.

[1:08:59] For FMS we'll be compensated by a fee that will be set for each bond.

[1:09:03] Purchase agreement to be negotiated and entered into the connection with each issuance of bonds and five exempt contract

[1:09:11] From the requirement established by the Texas Local Government co-section 262.023 under the discretionary exemption and Texas Local Government co-262.02484 and six authorized

[1:09:24] as it didn't kind of judge to sign the letter of intent for underwriting services for

[1:09:28] specialist assessment bonds in G17 with FMS bonds incorporated in the appropriate action.

[1:09:34] So I'm going to mention that Commissioner Edmonton, second by Commissioner Williams, any

[1:09:37] discussion on the favor say aye.

[1:09:39] Any opposed, motion carries unanimously.

[1:09:42] Next is 14.

[1:09:43] The approval of a resolution by the commissioner's quarter did in the county taxes, author

[1:09:47] is the creation of the Green Medal's public improvement district located in didn't

[1:09:50] County Commissioner precinct one in accordance with Chapter 372, the Texas Local Government

[1:09:57] Code.

[1:09:58] Move to approve.

[1:09:58] Back at the motion.

[1:09:59] My Commissioner Williams.

[1:10:00] Second by Commissioner Falker any discussion on the favor say aye, aye, any opposed?

[1:10:04] Motion carries unanimously.

[1:10:06] Next is 14.

[1:10:07] A approval of a resolution by the Commissioner's Court of Didn't County.

[1:10:10] Texas authorised the creation of table, ranch, public, and permit district located

[1:10:13] in the County Commissioner precinct four in accordance with Chapter 372, the Texas Local

[1:10:19] Government Code.

[1:10:19] Motion by Commissioner Edkinson, the chair will second any discussion on favor say aye.

[1:10:24] Aye.

[1:10:24] Any opposed?

[1:10:25] Motion carries unanimously.

[1:10:27] Next is go to item 17.

[1:10:29] This is a local updates from Commissioners Court members who start commissioners.

[1:10:32] Pre-sync one.

[1:10:34] Thank you, Judge.

[1:10:35] I just would ask that all the citizens pray for all of our fellow citizens out in the

[1:10:40] West Texas.

[1:10:41] Perfect.

[1:10:41] Thank you.

[1:10:42] Thank you.

[1:10:45] Thank you, Judge.

[1:10:47] Well, just a reminder, it's election day and just prayers for all those candidates and if you haven't voted, get out and you have to go to your precinct voting location.

[1:10:58] You can't go to the ones you might have done early voting.

[1:11:03] So, make sure you know where that is and go to your elections page and they can show you where to go.

[1:11:09] A couple things happening, Carol Tins got all about nature play at the Elm port, nature center, and that's going to be the 7th and 12th at 10 a.m.

[1:11:21] And then sounds on the square, down town, Carol's in square, and that's going to be the 8th and the 22nd at 5 p.m.

[1:11:31] And then we've got Little Elm.

[1:11:34] and the cove is turning three, you know, so that is it, the cove at the Lakefront March 9th, 10 AM, Ryan, they'll be Hula dancers there, and then I don't want to see you ever do this in the world.

[1:11:53] I do, that doesn't mean I could fool you, I don't know who they are.

[1:11:56] Oh, I thought you would be one, it's more of a Hula, who?

[1:11:59] Okay, well, maybe.

[1:12:00] Thank you for that.

[1:12:02] There's also a limbo contest.

[1:12:04] I'd love to see you do that when I can't do that either.

[1:12:07] And then we have a shady shores.

[1:12:11] We have moving in the gardens, the giant yellow monster, and that is March 8 at 6 p.m.

[1:12:19] And that is 101 shady shores road.

[1:12:21] And then in the colony, I continue to have the income tax preparation help at the colony

[1:12:27] public library.

[1:12:28] That's all it got.

[1:12:31] We have the Flower Man Market place at Parker Square on every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

[1:12:40] and these are some updates that may happen in the future.

[1:12:44] Twin Coves, pork open house, prepare yourself for that.

[1:12:47] It's March 16th and the annual father daughter prom, March 16th,

[1:12:52] at the Court your way in Flower Man, very hot.

[1:12:55] In Louisville, Castle Hill village shop, every Saturday,

[1:12:59] 9-1,

[1:13:02] Vito income tax preparation, March 7, 4-630,

[1:13:07] March 9, 9-30 to 1 p.m. at the Louisville library,

[1:13:11] and the AARP tax 8, March 11, it's at the library,

[1:13:16] also, March 11, 18th and 25th.

[1:13:19] We're going to have a grand opening for the Hedgehog House in Louisville.

[1:13:23] I was originally designed by O'Neill Ford

[1:13:25] and has been restored to its mid-century design

[1:13:29] but have a ribbon cutting there.

[1:13:32] It's on March 7, 12 to 7.

[1:13:36] Second Saturday, Bird Walk, Moistinaith,

[1:13:39] Kevin can do the Bird Walk ride since he's got to do it.

[1:13:42] I'll be there.

[1:13:43] Reverend Kera Cleanup, Moistinaith,

[1:13:45] 10 A.M. at John Street at Lake Lailor,

[1:13:48] we'll have a spring festival at Thrive,

[1:13:50] ring in the spring season,

[1:13:52] it's a family-friendly event on Moistinaith,

[1:13:54] 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and prepare for breakfast with the Easter Bunny. It's going to be

[1:14:00] March 16th, but get your body costume ready, get your Easter eggs ready, and come on out and

[1:14:06] let's have fun.

[1:14:11] I thought I'd have to thank you.

[1:14:13] First, I'd like to announce something, it's in conjunction with a group we recognize today.

[1:14:18] Remember, we had the red clots here, and it was mentioned that they'd be blood dry, which is

[1:14:24] are important. We're actually having a Carter blood care, blood drive, and haslet on March

[1:14:29] the 8th, so that's something we can take advantage of and share our life-giving substance

[1:14:36] to help someone else. In Denton, this is pretty exciting. We're going to have a golf

[1:14:41] social, and that means you can come out and learn the game of golf and meet new friends.

[1:14:46] I have taken off lessons three times.

[1:14:49] I have been able to complete the course.

[1:14:52] They are not included in any of these golf things.

[1:14:56] And then Bobby has named a lot of the things that are going on.

[1:15:00] So, this is a special, special week, though, because this is the day to go vote, and I expect every one of the citizens

[1:15:08] in precinct for to be out voting today if they haven't already voted, and I'm sure they're all going to vote correctly.

[1:15:14] So, thank you all, and we'll all have good week.

[1:15:18] Perfect, great. Thank you. Thank you. Before we go to Executive Session, I want to say how to our new employee

[1:15:25] Ryan is with us today's in the building, so he's up at our health department, Ryan good to see you.

[1:15:32] All right, let's go to item 15A, we have four items for executive session.

[1:15:39] Item 15A, and there takes a government code 550711A, a consultation with attorney and a goes with a government

[1:15:44] body 68. If I was to turn about contemplate litigation regarding I did in County

[1:15:49] Claim against O'Haver Contractors 15Bs, Texas Government Code 551-071, one a

[1:15:55] consultation with attorney and a close-many one to go to the body 60 advice with

[1:15:58] attorney, about a settlement offer in college number D1G and 1060-30370 regarding

[1:16:05] the Volkswagen Claim desolification TCA and force my cases, pitting in the 350-third judicial

[1:16:13] district court of Travis County, Texas. 15C is Texas going to code 55107111, 1A

[1:16:20] consultation with attorney and a closed meeting with a governmental body, CCC advice

[1:16:22] was attorney by the settlement re-off regard and a claim by Antonot Vix and 15D, Texas

[1:16:27] going to code 551074, 5A1 personal matters affecting the county advisory, biting, closing

[1:16:34] and delivering the appointment, and implementing evaluation, re-assignment duties, just for

[1:16:37] a dismissal of a member of the advisory buyer to with the chopper-to-active services

[1:16:41] any appropriate action. It is 10, 18, and we are in executive session.

[1:16:51] It is 11,07, and we have reconvened from executive session.

[1:16:55] There will be no action today under 15A. Let's go to 15B.

[1:17:00] The chair moves for the approval of the disbursement of settlement funds

[1:17:04] and calls number D1, G and 1600370 in regarding

[1:17:12] Bokeswagon, clean desolidication, TCA enforcement cases in the amount of $150,000, with $123,750

[1:17:21] to didn't count e-texas in 26,250 dollars to Anthony Constit, special counsel to didn't count e-texas.

[1:17:31] The motion by the chair of second by Commissioner Williams in discussion on favor say aye in the opposed motion carries unanimously next is under

[1:17:46] 15C. This is this is there's a court order here.

[1:17:52] There's a quarter order to authorize the settlement of a claim of Antonov Antoinette Vicks

[1:17:58] in the amount of $26,635 with funding to come from Outerline at MZR 16810,1040.

[1:18:06] That is the item do we have a motion.

[1:18:09] Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Edmonds and any discussion?

[1:18:14] All in favor say aye.

[1:18:15] Any opposed?

[1:18:16] Motion carries unanimously.

[1:18:19] And then next is 15D, the chair will move to reappoint, a staff member, Don Cobb, to the

[1:18:28] chopper-tective services board with a motion by the chair's second by Commissioner Williams

[1:18:34] any discussion, all in favor say aye, any opposed, motion carries unanimously, here

[1:18:39] you know the business for the Court, we are adjourned.

[1:18:41] Thank you.