TUESDAY, MARCH 31st, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR GEORGE FISK

Fellowship United Methodist Church/Trophy Club

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."

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. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10:00 am A)Approve the Replat of Lot 8, Collingwood Estates, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

4. RESOLUTIONS

A) Approve resolution recognizing D. L. Ward’s retirement from the Denton County Sheriff’s Office as a Captain - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

B)Approval of resolution proclaiming the month of April as "Keep America Beautiful Month" - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

C)Approval of resolution declaring the week of April 13, 1998 as TEXAS LOGISTICS WEEK - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

5. 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.

6. 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.)

7. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

8. PURCHASING

A)Approve award of bid for Networked Public Safety Vehicular Audible and Visual Warning Systems, Bid #02-98-1160, to G.T. Distributors - County Judge.

B)Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for SH Spur 51 Construction, Bid #01-98-1154, pending Letter of authority from State of Texas - County Judge.

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Bid #03-98-1162 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

9. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100720 for printed materials for Human Resources in the amount of $1,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100730 for operating equipment for the Denton County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $1,156 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* C)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100740 for operating equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $4,150 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* D)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100750 and the creation of the office machines line item for county purposes for FY 1997-98 for Emergency Management in the amount of $1,030 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* E)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100760 for Training and Education for the Purchasing Department in the amount of $700 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

10. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 31, 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.

11. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve May 5, 1998, 10:00 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 3, Old Stony Estates, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-91)

* B)Approve May 5, 1998, 10:05 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 5, Block 1, Chase Oaks, Precinct 1 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* C)Approve Final Plat for Adamson Addition, Phase 2, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

12. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A)Approval of adding three (3) additional positions to the Denton County Economic Development Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

13. 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, Centralized Road & Bridge and Carroll Courts Building - 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.

C)Discussion of ongoing Economic Development Projects and any appropriate action - County Judge.

14. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A)Approval of tax refund to Indian Prop. Ptrs., LP - County Judge.

B)Approval of tax refund to Intergrated Living Communities, Inc. - County Judge.

C)Approve appropriate action regarding County claims against Tobacco Companies - County Judge.

* D)Approval of the creation of part-time Deputy Constable position for Constable Precinct 3 - Commissioner #3. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* E)Approval on use of The Colony Government Center on Tuesday, April 7, 1998 from 7:00 p.m. for a meeting of The Colony Amateur Radio Club - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* F)Approval on use of the Carrollton, Lewisville and Sanger Government Centers on Tuesday, April 14, 1998 from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. for the Denton County Republican Primary Election Run-Off - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* G)Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday, April 16, 1998 from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. for the Denton County Democratic Party Statutory meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

15. LEGAL

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

B)Approval of (1) Exemption from bidding for professional consulting services contract with Provident Services Corporation for Juvenile Probation Board according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a) (4) of the V.T.C.A. Local Government Code and (2) Approval of Contractors Agreement between Denton County, Texas, Juvenile Probation Board and Providence Services Corporation - County Judge.

* C)Approval of Commercial Solid Waste Service Agreement between Denton County and the City of Denton for a solid waste compactor to be placed at 210 Woodrow, Juvenile Probation facility - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

* D)Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Denton - County Judge. (Briefing 3-24-98)

16. 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.

D)Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Tarrant County v. Denton County, pending in the District Court of Parker County, Texas, 43rd Judicial District, Cause No. 44051 - Commissioners Court.

E)Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation , Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County Historical Museum, Inc. v. Denton County, Texas v. Denton County Historical Foundation, Inc.; pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas; Cause No. GC-98-00098-C -

F)Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): Consultation with Attorney; Contemplated Litigation with interested parties over 800 MHZ Trunked Radio System and WNJJ 690 license - County Judge.

G)Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Perez v. Lucas et al, pending in the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Cause No. 98-40184 - County Judge.

H)Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Katherine (DuMontier) Marie Andrews v. Denton County et al., pending in the United Stated District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, Cause No. 3:97-cv-2212-D - County Judge.

I) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Town of North Lake v. Denton County; pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Cause No. 4:98-cv-00019 - County Judge.

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT