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


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1998, 9:30 A.M.

REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUESTS


1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for a Vibratory Compactor, Bid #10-98-1190 - County Judge.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #100120 to transfer salary and benefits for the Chief Clerk for JP and Constable, Precinct Seven to Constable, Precinct One for a two month training period - County Judge.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for new instruments and telephone equipment for the Telephone Department - County Judge.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for phones for the Telephone Department - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for interns for the Department of Information Services - County Judge.

E) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for part-time employees/benefit line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998/99 for the Death Investigations/Medical Examiner Services - County Judge.

F) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for security service and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

G) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for clothing allowance for the Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

 

3. COUNTY CLERK

A) Discussion of the minutes for February 24, 1998 - County Judge.

4. CENTRALIZED ROAD & BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A) Discussion of a gravel road (Knight Lane) for County maintenance - County Judge.

5. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

A) Discussion on appointment of Keith Braley to fill a vacancy on the MHMR Public Responsibility Committee - Commissioner, Precinct Two.

B) Discussion on acceptance of Joseph Dye's resignation from the Child Protective Services Board, effective immediately, and discussion on appointment of Michael A. Green to fill the unexpired term, effective immediately - Commissioner, Precinct Two.

6. STANDING ITEMS

A) Discussion 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) Discussion 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 - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Denton County Boards & Committees - Commissioners Court.

E) Update Briefing on North America=s Superhighway Coalition - County Judge.

7. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Discussion of the resolution supporting Red Ribbon Week, October 23 - 31, 1998 - Commissioner, Precinct One.

B) Discussion on approval of Strategic Planning Policy - Commissioner, Precinct Two.

C) Discussion of swearing-in ceremony for County Court-at- Law Judge Elect Joe Bridges - County Judge.

D) Discussion on use of the Courthouse on the Square Lawn on Saturday, October 31, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight for the City of Denton Parks & Recreation Department to host Ghost Stories on the Square - County Judge.

E) Discussion on use of the Courthouse on the Square Lawn on Thursday, December 17, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for the Liberty Christian School Carolers - County Judge.

8. LEGAL

A) Discussion of Extension of Contract Time for Completion of Spur 51 Construction Agreement between Denton County and Glenn Thurman, Inc. (Bid #01-98-1154) - County Judge.

B) Discussion of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Argyle V.F.D. - County Judge.

C) Discussion of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Justin Community V.F.D. - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Little Elm V.F.D. - County Judge.

E) Discussion of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point Library - County Judge.

F) Discussion of Service Agreement between Denton County and Adult Day Care of North Texas, Inc. - County Judge.

G) Discussion of Service Agreement between Denton County and CASA - County Judge.

H) Discussion of Service Agreement between Denton County and the Greater Lewisville Youth and Family Services - County Judge.

I) Discussion of Service Agreement between Denton County and S.P.A.N. - County Judge.

J) Discussion of Service Agreement between Denton County and S.P.A.N. (Veterans Transportation) - County Judge.

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids of services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired; readers; or large print or are requested to contact the Aide to the Court at 940-565-8653 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Commissioners Court Agendas are now on the Internet: http://dentoncounty.com

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