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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1998, 9:00 A.M.                 Timed Agenda Items:  B & C)  10:00 a.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
DR. CHARLES MULLHOLLAND
University Evangelical Methodist Church/Denton

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.)

10:00 am B) Approval of AN ORDER authorizing the issuance of "Denton County Improvement Bonds, Series 1999"; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Purchase Contract and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement - County Judge.

10:00 am C) Approval of AN ORDER authorizing the issuance of "DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1999"; specifying the terms and features of said certificates of obligation; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said certificates; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said certificates, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement and providing and effective date - County Judge.

5. PURCHASING

* A) Approve award of bid for a Vibratory Compactor, Bid #10-98-1190 to Romco Equipment co. For $78,567 and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* B) Approve award of bid for Corrugated Galvanized Metal Pipe, Bid #10-98-1191, to Texas Steel Culvert Co., Inc., and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* C) Approve award of bid for Gas and Diesel, Bid #10-98-1192, to Mansfield Oil Company for a Firm Profit Margin of 40.0075 for gas and $0.0075 for diesel and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* D) Approval of award for Modular Communication Center Furniture System, RFP #08-98-1186 to Creative Switching Design, Inc. and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* E) Approval of award for Employee Assistance Program, RFP #09-98-1188 to Plan 21 (option 2) and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

6. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100310 for Contract Labor for Print/Mail in the amount of $916 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100350 for Repairs and Maintenance for Operations in the amount of $1,500 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for December 15, 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 reclassification for Lieutenant/Commander Narcotics Task Force fro grade 24 to a pay grade 25 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

8. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for April 14, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* B) Approval of minutes for May 26, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* C) Approval of minutes for June 16, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* D) Approval of minutes for July 14, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* E) Approval of minutes for July 28, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* F) Approval of minutes for October 13, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* G) Approval of minutes for October 20, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

9. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve January 19, 1999, 9:30 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the Replat of Tract 1, Block B, Sandy Acres, Precinct 1 - County Judge.

* B) Approve Preliminary Plat for Meadow Vista Phase 2, Precinct 1 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* C) Approve Preliminary Plat for Ponderosa Valley Phase III, Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* D) Approve the renaming of PR 2707 to Pure Country Lane in Commissioners Precinct 1 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* E) Approve the renaming of Knight Lane to Knight Road in Commissioners Precinct 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

10. 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’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 and any appropriate action relating to the January 16, 1999 Election- Commissioners Court.

11. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom and the Conference Room on Tuesday, December 15, 1998 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the monthly Republican Executive Meeting - County Judge.

B) Approval of changes to contract for sale of Betty Minyard Stein tract to extend closing date and allowing assignment - County Judge.

12. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Ratification and amendment of Denton County Commissioners Court Order No. 97-0252, dated April 29, 1997, to add the following and creation of Justice Precinct 7 in Denton County to be served by a duly elected or appointed Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7 and a duly elected or appointed Constable, Precinct 7 - County Judge.

C) Approval of Setting a Public Hearing for Sheriff’s Department "Local Law Enforcement Block Grant" for December 22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. - County Judge.

* D) Approval of Magistrate Agreement between Denton County and Stephen Wohr - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* E) Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Flower Mound and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* F) Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Highland Village and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* H) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Dallas - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* I) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Flower Mound - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* J) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Flower Mound - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* K) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County & Eddie Draper for office space for JP and Constable Precinct #7 located in Corral City - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

* L) Approval of Substation Contract Renewal for Vehicle Registration between Denton County and the Minyard - County Judge. (Briefing 12-8-98)

13. 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.

14. RECESS

15. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

16. ADJOURNMENT

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.

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