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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1998, 9:30 A.M.

REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUESTS

1. AUDITOR

A) Discussion of the County Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending 9-30-98 - County Judge.

2. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Voter Registration System, RFP #06-98-1175 - County Judge.

B) Discussion on award of bid for Fleet Vehicles, Bid #10-98-1189, to Philpott Ford for Items #1, 2, 3 and 4 and Bill Utter for Item #5 - County Judge.

3. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for computers for the Department of Information Services - County Judge.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for office supplies for the Denton County CHOS Museum - County Judge.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request for Appliances and Operating Supplies and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for the Lee Walker Government Center - County Judge.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES

A) Discussion on Reclassification of Corporal (K9) to Sergeant-Assistant Commander/Narcotics Task Force for the Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

B) Discussion on revision of job description for the Counsel to Sheriff in the Criminal District Attorney's office - County Judge.

C) Discussion on Revision to Policy #1.5: Sexual Harassment - County Judge.

D) Discussion on Revision to Policy #2.13: Denton County Substance Abuse Policy - County Judge.

5. COUNTY CLERK

A) Discussion on Minutes for May 12, 1998 - County Judge.

6. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION

A) Discussion on polling sites and any appropriate action relating to Better, Safer Roads Program and the Bond Election - Commissioners Court.

B) Discuss and review any appropriate action regarding the Election Procedures in Denton County - Commissioner, Precinct Two.

7. SHERIFF

A) Discussion on continuance of Grant Funding for North Central Texas Narcotics Task Force from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division - County Judge.

8. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Discussion of final plat for Cardinal Ridge Estates, Lots 1 - 9, Precinct One - County Judge.

9. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

A) Discussion on resignation of Dean Botti and appointment of Ben Carruthers as his replacement to the Denton County Levee Improvement District #1 - County Judge.

B) Discussion on resignation of Jeannie Griffith from the Denton County Historical Commission - County Judge.

10. 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) Discussion on the 76th Legislative Issues - Commissioners Court.

F) Update Briefing on North America's Superhighway Coalition - County Judge.

11. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

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

B) Discussion of any action regarding newly elected or re-elected officials' bonds. The State of Texas Statement of Elected Officer or Statement of Appointed Officer, Oath of Office and setting the date and time of the Swearing-in-Ceremony - County Judge.

C) Discussion of resolution supporting State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance (STAR) Day - County Judge.

D) Discussion on use of Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on Tuesday, November 24, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the monthly meeting of the Denton County Republican Party - County Judge.

E) Discussion on use of The Colony Government Center on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a meeting of The Colony Amateur Radio Club - County Judge.

F) Discussion on use of the Courthouse on the Square on Saturday, January 30, 1999 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for a wedding - County Judge.

12. LEGAL

A) Discussion of any appropriate 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.

B) Discussion of Letter to U.S. Department of Justice seeking preclearance for Bond Election in January, 1999 - County Judge.

C) Discussion of the Magistrate Agreement between Denton County and Judge Sandra White - County Judge.

D) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Highland Village - County Judge.

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

F) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Roanoke - County Judge.

G) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge.

H) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Highland Village - County Judge.

I) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge.

J) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Frisco - County Judge.

K) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Lewisville - County Judge.

L) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge.

M) Discussion of Least Agreement between Denton County and Jo Ann Cohagen for office space for use by the Probation Department at 316A East Oak Street in Denton - County Judge.

N) Discussion of Lease Agreement between Denton County and Scott Brown Properties, Inc. for office space for the Denton County Clerk's Office - County Judge.

O) Discussion of Substation Contract renewal with Albertsons for vehicle registration - County Judge.

P) Discussion of Substation Contract renewal with Randall's Food & Drug, Inc. For vehicle registration - County Judge.

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS
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