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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR BARRY FIKES
First Baptist Church of Highland Village

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Gasoline and Diesel, Bid #10-98-1192, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-3-98)

B) Approval of award or rejection of proposal for RFP #08-98-1185 for the Financing and Development of a new Denton County Jail and Pre-Trial Detention Facility and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100250 for Office Machines for Criminal District Attorneys in the amount of $1,385 - County Judge.

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100180 for legal ads and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for District Attorney - Civil Division in the amount of $15,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for November 10, 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 deletion of Policy #2.8-Employee Physical Fitness - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

* C) Approve deletion of Policy #2.10-Visitors - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for July 22, 1997 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

10. ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

A) Approval of canvassing the November General Election and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

B) Approval of polling sites and any appropriate action relating to Better, Safer Roads Program and the Bond Election - Commissioners Court.

C) Discuss and review and take any appropriate action regarding the Election Process in Denton County - Commissioner, Precinct #2.

11. HEALTH

* A) Approve Texas Department of Health Contract Attachment for HIV Education - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control Services between Denton County and the City of Krugerville - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

13. CENTRALIZED ROAD & BRIDGE

A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY

Acceptance of Road Superintendent for Denton County Commissioners Court for the month of September 1998 - County Judge.

14. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve Preliminary Plat for Battle Creek Estates, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

14. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

A) Approval of the acceptance of Jim Jenne’s resignation from the Denton County Housing Finance Corporation and the appointment of greg Leveling to serve the remainder of the unexpired term - Commissioner, Precinct #2.

15. 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.

16. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Approve and take appropriate action regarding remodeling of Carroll Building - Commissioner, Precinct #2.

17. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of any action regarding the transition of the museum from the Denton County Historical Museum, Inc. to the Denton County Historical Commission and Museum Department - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

* C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

* D) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County & D.R. Kirkland for office space for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

* E) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County & Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for office space located at 1310 East McKinney - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

* F) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

* G) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Retired Senior Volunteer Program - County Judge. (Briefing 11-3-98)

18. 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) David Abrego, Jr. - County Judge.

19. RECESS

20. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

21. ADJOURNMENT