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

10:00 am A)Approve the Replat of Lot 7, Collingwood Estates, Precinct 4 - Commissioners Court.

10:05 am B)Approve changes to the Denton County Septic System Order - Commissioners Court.

4. RESOLUTION

A)Approve the resolution to declare the week of September 17 through 23, 1998 as Constitution Week - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

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. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of selecting Phillip Swager Associates as the most qualified firm for Architectural Services for the new Centralized Road and Bridge Facility and authority to negotiate a contract - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25; 9-1-98)

* B)Approval of award for Re-roofing and Waterproofing of Carroll Courts Building, Bid #006-98-1174, to Aduddell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. for base bid plus Alternate #1 for a total of $164,220.00 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* C)Approval of award for Gasoline, Bid #06-98-1177, to Douglass Distributing Company for a Firm Profit Margin of $0.0050 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* D)Approve award of bid for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #06-98-1179, to Jessie P. Taylor for Items #1,2,4 and 7, Amsoil for Item #6 and Ben Ivey Oil for Items #3 and 5 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* E)Approve award of bid for Emulsified Asphalt, Bid #06-98-1180,. to Koch Materials for $0.7960 for AEP and $0.660/gallon for CRS-2, CRS-2H - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* F)Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Computers-County Wide, Denton County Bid #08-98-1184, for State of Texas Certified Catalogue Vendors, according to the provisions of Section 2157 of the Texas Government Code - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* G)Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Modular Communications Center Furniture System, RFP #08-98-1186, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* H)Approve appointment of Centralized Road and Bridge Maintenance Facility Committee and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

8. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102040 for gasoline and shop supplies for the Vehicle Maintenance Facility in the amount of $7,815 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* B)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102050 for prior year contract for the McKinney Street Widening Project (Contract Road Work) for Non-Departmental in the amount of $300,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* C)Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102060 for various line items for Elections Administration in the amount of $32,544 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for September 8, 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 Revision of Policy #5.1 Employee Discipline - County Judge. (Briefing 8-25; 9-1-98)

* C)Approve Revision of Policy #1.4 Order making Appointments - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* D)Approve changes in the job description for Assistant Law Librarian in the Law Library/County Clerk - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

10. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of Minutes for February 3, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

11. INFORMATION SERVICES

* A)Approval of telephone policies 2.1 - 2.6, 3.1 - 3.4, 6.1 and Appendix B (Calling Card Request Form) - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

12. CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

* A) Approval of TXDOT’s Off-State System Bridge Replacement Project on Freeman, Gregory, Ganzer and Bonnie Brae Roads - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

13. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve September 29, 1998, 10:00 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the rezoning of Lakeview Ranchettes from MH to PD as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* B)Approve September 29, 1998, 10:05 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve a Special Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling for S & P Leasing as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* C)Approve September 29, 1998, 10:10 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve a Special Use Permit for Manufactured Home (used) for S & P Leasing as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

14. 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, Safer 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 Declaration for Denton County Burn Ban, effective immediately - County Judge.

15. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A)Approval of Reserve Deputy Authorization for Constable, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

B)Approval of appointment of Judge for County Criminal Court #4 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

C)Approval of canvassing Hickory Creek Local Option Election and any appropriate action - County Judge.

16. LEGAL

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

* B)Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Argyle ISD - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* C)Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the City of Aubrey - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* D)Approval of Addendum No. One to Food Service Contract between Denton County and Mid-States Services, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* E)Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between Denton County and Krum I.S.D. - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

* F)Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between Denton County and City of Oak Point - County Judge. (Briefing 9-1-98)

17. 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: Contemplated litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) North Texas Office Equipment - County Judge.

F)Consultation with Attorney: Settlement Offer, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(B) Texas Political Entities Asbestos Class Action; Settlement with National Gypsum Company - County Judge.

G)Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.071, Town of Northlake v. Denton County, Texas, Cause No. 97-50904-367 - County Judge.

18. RECESS

19. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

20. ADJOURNMENT

10:30 A.M.