TUESDAY, MAY 12th, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR BILL BLACK

McKinney Street Baptist Church/Denton

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. RESOLUTIONS

A)Approval of Resolution recognizing the service of Peggy Metdker to Denton County - Commissioner, Precinct 3.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10:00 am A)Request discussion, approval, or any appropriate action regarding Denton County Development District No. 2 -                          Commissioner, Precinct 2.

1. Public Hearing concerning creation of Denton County development District No. 2.

2. Consideration of order upon hearing and granting petition requesting the creation of Denton County Development District No. 2 and any appointing temporary directors.

3. Order authorizing agreement between the City of Lewisville, Texas and Denton County, Texas concerning Denton County Development District No. 2.

10:15 am B)Approval of the Proposed Use(s) of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds in the Sheriff’s Department -                              County Judge.

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)Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Mowing of County Road Right-of-Way, Bid #05-98-1167 - County Judge.

B) Approval of selecting DiStefano/Santopetro Architects, Inc. As the most qualified firm for Architectural Services for Jail Expansion and authority to negotiate a contract - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* C)Approve award of bid for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Bid #03-98-1162, to Jagoe Public Co. for $20.25 per ton FOB Origin and $23.40 per ton FOB Destination - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* D)Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Road Signs, Bid #04-98-1165 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

9. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100960 for Computers for the County Clerk in the amount of $2,656 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100970 for Computers for the County Court at Law #1 in the amount of $2,080 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100980 for Computers and Computer Supplies for the District Clerk in the amount of $2,220 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100990 for Lawsuit Settlement for the County Auditor in the amount of $26,300 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101000 and the creation of the Emergency Planning Supplies line item for county purposes for FY 1997-98 for Emergency Management in the amount of $2,964 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #1001010 for Microfilm Expense for County Clerk Records Management in the amount of $100,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #1001030 and the creation of the Consulting Fee line item for county purposes for FY 1997-98 for Economic Development in the amount of $6,300 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #1001050 for Office Furniture and Equipment for Adult Probation in the amount of $400 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

10. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for May 12, 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)Approval of the Sheriff’s request to reclassify 4 positions overlooked in last years budget - Commissioner, Precinct 2. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* C)Approve changes to job description for Radio/Electronics Technician in the Sheriff’s Department - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A)Approval of Calling Local Option Election for the City of Pilot Point on June 6, 1998 and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 5-5-98)

12. HEALTH

* A) Approval of TDH WIC amendment contract - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

13. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of Resolution in support for the request for initial funding for the North Central Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Task Force - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

14. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve June 16, 1998, 10:00 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the Replat of Lots 7&8, Block 1, Meadow Vista, Phase 1, Precinct 1 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* B)Approve June 16, 1998, 10:05 as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 5, Eastern Hills Estates, Precinct 1 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

15. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A)Approval of the acceptance of Jack Thompson’s resignation from the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee and the appointment of Shawn Bhagat to serve the remainder of the unexpired term - Commissioner, Precinct #2.

16. 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.

17. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A)Approval of Denton County participation in a Household Hazardous Waste Program sponsored by Upper Trinity Regional Water District - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* B)Approval of Denton County participation in a Lewisville Lake Environmental Assessment Study - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* C)Approval of letter of support for the City of Lewisville’s application for HOME funding - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* D)Direct Human Resources Department to complete compensaion requrements from the RFP that was requested by the Sheriff’s Department for the Compensation and Recruitment Consultant and any appropriate action - Commissioner, Precinct 1. (Briefing 5-4-98)

18. LEGAL

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

* B)Approval of Solid Waste Service Serve Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for service at 300 East McKinney - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

* C)Approval of Solid Waste Service Serve Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for service at 1450 East McKinney - County Judge. (Briefing 5-4-98)

19. 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 - Commissioners Court.

20. RECESS

21. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

22. ADJOURNMENT