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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR ED GATLAIN
First Baptist Church of Krum

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. PUBLIC HEARING

9:30 am A) Approve the Replat of Lot 4, Western Subdivision, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

4. 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.

5. 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.)

6. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

7. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of exemption from bidding Sole Source purchase of NetCold Document Management from Net Data Corporation according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* B) Approval of renewal of Bid #10-97-1144, Printing, Section I to Metroplex Finishing and Section II and III to CLC Business Products and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* C) Approval to declare copiers and computer equipment surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale and advertising - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

8. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100330 for Computers for 16th District Court in the amount of $1,400 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100340 for Telephones/Criminal DA Hot Check Department for Telephone Department in the amount of $240 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100290 for Salaried Assistants and Benefit Line Items for Juvenile Detention in the amount of $684 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for December 8, 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.)

10. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for April 28, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* B) Approval of minutes for May 19, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

11. 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 Building, Denton County Annex’s 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.

F) Approval of polling sites and election judges and any appropriate action relating to the January 16, 1999 Election - County Judge.

12. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Approval of Resolution - "Tie One on for Safety" - for Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Commissioner, Precinct #3.

* B) Approval on use of the Courthouse-on-the-Square Lawn on Sunday, December 20, 1998 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for :Christmas on the Square" by the Grace Temple Baptist Church - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

13. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the State of Texas and Denton County for office equipment to aid the administration of Crime Victims’ Compensation For the Victims’ Assistance Department of the Office of the Criminal District Attorney - County Judge.

C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County and the City of The Colony for leased space at 6301 Main St. for The Colony Senior Citizens - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* D) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Carrollton-Farmers Branch Boys & Girls Club - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* E) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Denton - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

* F) Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Lewisville - County Judge. (Briefing 11-24-98)

14. 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); Donald Howard v. Denton County, Texas; Pending in the District Court, 16th Judicial District, Denton County, Texas; Cause No. No. 98-10795 - County Judge.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17. ADJOURNMENT