TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

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.

 

10:00 am
A) Approve the rezoning of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block B of the Lakeview Ranchettes from MH to R/C as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - Commissioners Court.

10:05 am
B) Approve a One-Time Special Use Permit for a Temporary Vendor issued to Mr. David York for Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block B of the Lakeview Ranchettes to expire July 5, 1999 as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - Commissioners Court.

 

4. 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.

 

5. COUNTY AUDITOR

A) 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.)

* B) Approval of a request to increase the Change Fund for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 by $100 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

 

6. TREASURER

* Approval of Payroll.

 

7. PURCHASING *

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Reroofing and Waterproofing of the Carroll Building, Bid #06-98-1147, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for a Tray Washer and Waste Equipment System, Bid #06-98-1176 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Emulsified Asphalt (CRS-2, CRS-2H, AEP), Bid #06-98-1180 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*D) Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Tarrant County and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*E) Approval of acceptance of donation for phones and dental chairs from Dr. Gene Payne, D.D.S. for use in Jail Medical - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

 

8. BUDGET

A) Approval of request to create (2) two 2nd Chair Misdemeanor Prosecutors/Grade 26, (1) one Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor/Grade 27, (1) Misdemeanor Investigator/Grade 22 for the Criminal District Attorney’s Office, and (1) Warrant Deputy/Grade 21 for the Sheriff’s Department effective September 1, 1998 for County Criminal Court #4 to be funded from salary attrition in each department budget for FY 1997-98 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101820 for Appropriations - MHMR in the amount of $25,000 - County Judge.

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101740 for Various Line Items for the County Clerk, County Criminal Court #4 and Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $16,295 - County Judge.

D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101760 to increase revenues, transfer from unappropriated contingency and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1997-98 for Pediplace in the amount of $25,000 - County Judge.

E) Acceptance of the effective and rollback tax rates for tax year 1998 - County Judge. (Formal 7-28-98)

*F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101650 for Indigent Medical Care for Indigent Care in the amount of $200,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101660 for part-time employees, FICA and retirement for Public Health Environmental in the amount of $1,683 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101670 for office furniture/equipment for the County Auditor in the amount of $1,075 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101690 for computer supplies for the Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $4,350 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

*A)   Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for August 4, 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 salary recommendations for Museum Director and Collection Manager - County Judge.

 

10. COUNTY CLERK

*A)    Approval of minutes for December 9, 1997 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*B) Approval of minutes for December 23, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

 

11. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve Final Plat for Payton Place Phase Two, Precinct 4, and approval of Privately Maintained Public Easements which are not dedicated roads to Denton County and are not to be maintained by Denton County - County Judge.

*B) Approve the Replat of Lot 7, Collingwood Estates, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*C) Approve Preliminary Plat for Cielo Ranch Subdivision, Precinct 1 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*D) Approve Preliminary Plat for Hill Country Way Estates, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

 

12. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

*A) Approval of appointment of Bruce Moore Arledge to the Denton County Historical Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

 

13. STANDING ITEMS

A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to ongoing Denton County Projects: Sheriff’s Office/Jail, Centralized Road & Bridge, Carroll Courts Building and future Denton County Satellite Facilities - Commissioners Court.

B)    Approval of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned and proposed County and State Transportation projects, Denton County’s Better, Safe Roads Program 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.

D) Approval of any action regarding Board and Committees - Commissioners Court.

E) Approval of any action regarding Denton County’s 1998/99 Budget - Commissioners Court.

F) Approval of Declaration for Denton County Burn Ban, effective immediately - County Judge.

 

14. LEGAL

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

*B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Krum ISD - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the City of Krugerville - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Northlake - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*E) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Northwest ISD - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the City of Ponder - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*G) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Christian Community Action - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

*H) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and DENCO 9-1-1 - County Judge. (Briefing 7-28-98)

 

15. 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 Governemtn Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): Tarrant County v. Denton County, pending in ghe District Court of Parker County, Texas 43rd Judicial District, Cause No. 44051 - County Judge.

D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A); John Raburn and Janet Raburn, et al. V. Denton County et al. pending in the District Court of Denton County, Texas 211th Judicial District, Cause No. 98-30495-211 - County Judge.

 

16. RECESS

 

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

 

10:30 A.M.