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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR L.A. CALDWELL
Lake Cities Assembly of God/Lake Dallas

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

A) 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.)

* B) Approval of the quarterly County Investment Report for the quarter ended 9/30/98 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

5. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Medical Supplies, Bid #11-98-1193 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100260 for Appliance and Operating Supplies and the creation of a new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for Lee Walker Government Center in the amount of $570 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for November 24, 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 #2.13-Denton County Substance Abuse Policy - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

C) Approve Reclassification of Corporal (K9) to Sergeant-Assistant Commander/Narcotics Task Force-Sheriff’s Department - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

D) Approve Revision of Policy #1.5-Sexual Harassment - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

E) Approve revision of job description for the Counsel to Sheriff in the Criminal District Attorney’s Office - County Judge. (Formal 11-17-98)

F) Approve Letter to Employees and Citizens Reaffirming Denton County’s Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity - County Judge.

G) Approve Resolution Reaffirming Denton County’s Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity - County Judge.

H) Approve Amendment to the Denton County Benefit Plan and any appropriate action - County Judge.

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for May 12, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

10. ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

A) Approval of polling sites and any appropriate action relating to Better, Safer Roads Program and the Bond Election - County Judge. (Formal 11-17-98)

11. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of request for continuation for grant funding for The North Central Texas Narcotics Task Force from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Division - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

B) Approval of acceptance of a Block Grant in the amount of $15,721.00 from the Department of Justice on behalf of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office - County Judge.

C) Approval of a PUBLIC HEARING regarding the Proposed Use(s) of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds - County Judge.

D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control (holding and disposition of dogs and cats) Services with the City of Denton - County Judge.

12. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve Final Plat for Cardinal Ridge Estates, Lots 1-9, Precinct 1 and approval of privately maintained public easements which are not dedicated roads to Denton County and are not to be maintained by Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

13. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A) Approval of acceptance of resignation of Dean Botti and appointment of Ben Carruthers as his replacement to the Denton County Levee Improvement District #1 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* B) Approval of the resignation of Jeannie Griffith from the Denton County Historical Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

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 any action regarding the 76th Legislative Issues - Commissioners Court.

15. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of resolution supporting State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance (STAR) Day - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* B) Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom and the Conference Room on Tuesday, November 24, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the monthly Republican Executive Committee Meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* C) Approval 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. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* D) Approval 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. (Briefing 11-17-98)

E) Approve any action related to Election Commission decision on performance evaluation of County Elections Administrator - County Judge.

16. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Letter to U.S. Department of Justice seeking preclearance for Bond Election in January, 1999 - County Judge. (Formal 11-17-98)

C) Approval of modification to Intergovernmental Service Agreement between the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and Denton County for the housing of inmates - County Judge.

D) Approval of Contract for Architectural Services between Owner & Architect between Denton County and Distefano/Santopetro Architects, Inc. - County Judge.

* E) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County and Scott Brown Properties, Inc. for office space for Denton County Clerk’s office - County Judge. (Briefing 11-10 & 17-98)

* F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Highland Village - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* H) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Roanoke - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* I) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* J) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Highland Village - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* K) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* L) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Frisco - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* M) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Lewisville - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* N) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* O) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County and Jo Ann Cohagen for office space for use by the probation Department at 316A Oak Street in Denton - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

* P) Approval of Substation Contract Renewal for Vehicle Registration between Denton County and Albertsons - County Judge. (Briefing 11-12-98)

* Q) Approval of Substation Contract Renewal for Vehicle Registration between Denton County and Randall’s Food & Drug, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 11-17-98)

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.

18. RECESS

19. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

20. ADJOURNMENT