TUESDAY, JANUARY 27th, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG

"Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."

INVOCATION

PASTOR PRESTON HARRISON

Antioch Baptist Church of Pilot Point

2. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

Citizens should complete a Witness Form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on Agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at a future meeting.

In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court has imposed a three minute limitation on persons addressing the Court.

3. CONSENT AGENDA

* All items marked with an asterisk are part of a Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Court. Any Court member can remove an item from this agenda to be considered separately.

4. COUNTY AUDITOR

Approval of Bill Report.

(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)

5. PURCHASING

A)Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Filing System - District Clerk, RFP #01-98-1152 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

6. BUDGET

* A)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100410 for health and dental insurance for Juvenile Detention in the amount of $3,840 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

* B)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100420 for uniforms for Constable Precinct 3 in the amount of $460 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

* C)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100430 for repairs/maintenance for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility in the amount of $3,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

* D)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100440 for shop tools/equipment for the Vehicle Maintenance Department in the amount of $4,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for January 27, 1998 have been posted, advertised, and interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County Policies adopted by the Commissioners Court except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the Budgetary Restraints.

* B)Approve New Interlocal Agreement with Texas Association of Counties Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

8. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of Minutes for November 14, 1997 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

9. COUNTY PLANNING

* A)Approve Final Plat for Horst Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

10. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A)Approve the acceptance of the resignation of Lenore Alford from the Denton County Historical Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

11. STANDING ITEMS

A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to ongoing Denton County Projects: New Courts Facility, Juvenile Detention Expansion, Sheriff’s Office/Jail and Centralized Road & Bridge - Commissioners Court.

B) Approval of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned and proposed County and State Transportation projects and any necessary action regarding the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan - Commissioners Court.

12. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A)Approval of the 1997 Annual report of the Denton County Historical Commission - Commissioner, Precinct 1.

B)Authorization for Denton County Budget Officer to prepare Budget Amendment to effect separation of Denton County Historical Museum employees from Denton County employment, and any appropriate related action - Commissioner, Precinct 3. (Formal 1-20-98)

C)Consideration and approval of separation of Denton County Historical Museum employees from Denton County employment, including but not limited to the following:

1. Delete from Denton County Budget appropriations related to Historical Museum personnel;

2. Delete personnel position 001-HM Director of Historical Museum/Commission;

3. Delete personnel position 002-HM Collection Management Assistant;

4. Delete personnel position 003-HM Administrative Secretary;

5. Delete personnel benefits for positions 001-HM, 002-HM, and 003-HM;

6. De-certify enrollment of persons in slots 001-HM, 002-HM, and 003-HM in the Texas County and District Retirement System: and any appropriate related action - Commissioner, Precinct 3. (Formal 1-20-98)

D)Authorization for Denton County Budget Officer to prepare Budget Amendment to effect funding changes to the Denton County Historical Museum, and any related appropriate action - Commissioner, Precinct 3. (Formal 1-20-98)

E)Authorization for Denton County Budget Officer to prepare Budget Amendment to effect funding changes to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any related appropriate action - Commissioner, Precinct 3. (Formal 1-20-98)

F)Authorization for Inventory and/or Audit of all artifacts, documents, historical memorabilia and personal property in the possession, custody or control of the Denton County Historical Commission and/or the Denton County Historical Museum, Inc. and any appropriate action - Commissioner, Precinct 3.

* G)Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Tuesday, January 27, 1998 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for the Denton County Republican Executive Committee meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

* H)Approval on use of The Colony Government Center on Tuesday, February 3, 1998 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for The Colony Amateur Radio Club - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

* I) Approval on use of The Colony Government Center on Thursday, February 12, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the Legacy Republican Women - County Judge. (Briefing 1-20-98)

13. LEGAL

A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION(S)

For purposes permitted by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Contemplated or Pending Litigation or Settlement Offer, Section 551.072 - Real Property, Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, Section 551.075 - Conference with Employees and Section 551.076 - Security.

A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property - Commissioners Court.

B) Conference with Employees: Closed Meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.075(a)(1) and (2) - Commissioners Court.

C) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076 -Commissioners Court.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17. ADJOURNMENT