1. CALL TO ORDER

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 HEARING

11:00 am A)PUBLIC HEARING on the Denton County Budget for 1998-99 - County Judge.

4. RESOLUTIONS

A)Approval of resolution for Lois Laumen for 23 years of service to Denton County in the Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

B)Approval of resolution in Support of Metro-Port Partnership’s Request for Funding on State Highway 114 - Commissioner, Precinct 4. (Briefing 8-25-98)

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

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)Approve the Denton County Investment Report for the Quarter Ended 6/30/98 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

7. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

8. PURCHASING

A)Approval of application for 1998 Award for Excellence in Recycling and any appropriate action - County Judge.

* B)Approval of Exemption from Bidding for soles source purchasing of a Revision and Upgrade package to the Criminal Justice Computer System according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(D) of the Local Government Code - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* C)Approval of renewal of Worker’s Compensation Coverage with Texas Association of Counties for the term of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* D)Approval or renewal of General Liability, auto Liability and Auto Physical Damage Insurance Policies with Texas Association of Counties for the term of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* E)Approval of renewal for Property Insurance, RFP #07-97-1123, with Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* F)Approval of change in the Vehicle/Radio Assessment Committee Policy and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* G)Approval of renewal of Bid #09-97-1137, Office Furniture, to B.T. Office Products - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

9. BUDGET

A)Approve the adoption of the 1998-99 Denton County Budget of $71,183,637 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

B)Approval of the adoption of the tax rate on $100 value for Denton County for tax year 1998 as follows: .2114¢ for the purpose of maintenance and operation and .03735¢ for the payment of principal and interest on debt service, for a total County tax rate of .24875¢ for tax year 1998. The Tax Assessor/Collector is hereby authorized to assess and collect taxes of the County of Denton - County Judge.

C)Approval of Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Donna Stewart and the Denton County Budget Department - County Judge.

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102020 for computer supplies for Operations @ $4,000 and for repairs/maintenance for the Carroll Courts Building in the amount of $60,321 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* E)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102030 for personnel advertising for Human Resources in the amount of $1,500 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

10. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for September 1, 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 job description and ranking for Administrative Technician of the North Central Texas Narcotics Task Force - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* C)Approve job description for Captain- Administration/Speciality Units and the job description and ranking for Corporal/Administration in the Sheriff’s Department - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* D) Approval of job description and ranking for Administrative Technician-Warrant Research in the Sheriff’s Department - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for January 27, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

12. 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.

13. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A)Approval on use of The Colony Government Center on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a meeting of The Colony Amateur Radio Club - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* B)Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday, September 3, 1998 form 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for a Denton County Democratic Party meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* C)Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday, September 10, 1998 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a membership meeting of the Historical Society of Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* D)Approval on use of the 1896 Room on Thursday, September 10, 1998 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for the monthly meeting of the North Texas Handspinners & Weavers Guild - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* E)Approval on use of the Commissioners Courtroom and the CHOS Lawn on Thursday, September 17, 1998 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the Second Annual Reading of the Constitution of the United States and the Ringing of the Bells Ceremony in honor of the 211th Anniversary of the Ratification of the Constitution - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

* F)Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Saturday, October 10, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for a wedding - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25-98)

14. LEGAL

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

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 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): Custer Company, Inc. V. Roy L. Purser - Roy L. Purser, Third-Party Plaintiff, v. Denton County Sheriff Weldon Lucas, Third-Party Defendant in the 367th Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas - Commissioners Court.

F)Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1(A): Denton County, Texas v. Omni Frazier Joint Venture, et al, pending in the 158th Judicial Court of Denton County, Texas, Cause No. 98-20558-158 - Commissioners Court.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT