* * * * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING * * * * * DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT COURTHOUSE-ON-THE-SQUARE, 110 WEST HICKORY, DENTON, TEXAS * * * * * FORMAL AGENDA * * * * *

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

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. 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.

4. 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.)

5. PURCHASING

* A) Approve award of bid for a Tray Washer and Waste Equipment System, Bid #06-98-1176, to Amundsen Food Equipment for $72,041.00 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* B) Approve award of bid for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #06-98-1179, to Jessie P. Taylor for Items #1, 2 and 7, Amsoil for Item #6 and Ben Ivey Oil for Items #3, 4 and 5 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

6. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102210 for uniforms for the Juvenile Post-Adjudication Center in the amount of $1,600 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102220 for office furniture for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program in the amount of $1,500 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102230 for various line items for the Juvenile Probation Department in the amount of $2,600 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102240 for various line items for the Commissioners Court in the amount of $3,611 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102250 for various line items for Various Facility Budgets in the amount of $15,315 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102260 for shop tools/equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $4,760 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102270 for phones-Carroll Court/Centrex for the Telephone Department in the amount of $23,870 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102290 for various line items for various District and County Courts in the amount of $20,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102300 for computers for the County Auditor in the amount of $2,025 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102310 for printed materials and legal ads for Purchasing in the amount of $579 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102330 in the amount of $37,100 and request to utilize the remaining 1992 Jail Construction Funds @ $35,000 for the purchase of appliances and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1997-98 for the County Jail - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for September 22, 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.

8. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve of minutes for July 15, 1997 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

9. 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.

10. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approve Submission of Development Plans for Denton County Historical Park at Old Alton Bridge and Hickory Creek to be included in the additions to Lewisville Lake Master Plan - Commissioner, Precinct 4. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* B) Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday, September 24, 1998 form 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for Republican Party Precinct Chair training - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

11. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between Denton County and Pilot Point I.S.D. - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

* C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Denton County Fire District #1 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-15-98)

12. 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); Glass v. Denton County, et al.; In the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Case No. 4:97cv326 - County Judge.

13. RECESS

14. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

15. ADJOURNMENT

ON OZONE ALERT DAYS COMMISSIONERS COURT
WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M.