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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER                                 Timed Agenda Items:  3.A) 10:00 a.m.

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

10:00 am A) Approve for the Denton County Sheriff's Department a ALocal Law Enforcement Block Grant@ - Commissioners Court.

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

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 award of thirteenth Financial Reporting Award to Denton County Auditor - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

6. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

7. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of procedure for disposition of houses located at: 306 Harbor Lane, 318 Harbor Lane, 325 Harbor Lane, Little Elm, Texas and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* B) Approval of renewal of RFP #04-97-1105 with Canyon Lake Ranch for Facility/Services for Employee Award/Picnic and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Computer Parts, Bid #11-98-1195, from State of Texas Certified Catalogue Vendors, according to the provisions of Section 2157 of the Texas Government Code, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Alternative Dispute Resolution System, RFP #12-98-1196, and appointment of Evaluation Committee, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

8. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100400 for Part-Time Employees for Justice of the Peace. Precinct #1 in the amount of $15,047 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100410 for various line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for Juvenile Accountability Grant - Sheriff's Department in the amount of $48,773 - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100360 for Operating Equipment for Vehicle Maintenance in the amount of $6,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100370 for Salary, Assistants for Treasurer in the amount of $1,408 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100380 for Employee Assistance Program for Human Resources in the amount of $19,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100390 for Computers for County Planning in the amount of $2,451 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for December 22, 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) Approval of changes to job description of the Deputy Dare Officer in the Sheriff's Department - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

C) Approve job description for Deputy/Impact Program Officer (Juvenile Impact Program Grant) - Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

10. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for March 24, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* B) Approval of minutes for March 31, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* C) Approval of minutes for June 2, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* D) Approval of minutes for June 30, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* E) Approval of minutes for July 7, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

11. SHERIFF

A) Approval of a request by the Denton County Sheriff's Office, asking the Denton County Commissioners Court to accept the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division - County Judge.

12. PROBATION

* A) Approval of resolution for the Office of Governor/Criminal Justice Division for the 4th funding of $30,218 for the Juvenile Alternative Placement Grant - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* B) Approval of resolution for grant application to the Office of Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funding in the amount of $102,200 for the Family Preservation/In-Home Services Program - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

13. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve Final Plat for Eiland Estates, Precinct 1 - County Judge.

B) Approve the Replat of Phase 1, Section A, Lots 8G, 9H, 3A, 4G, 2F; Section B, Lots 17M, 18M, 1M, 6N, 8R, 22 M, 23M; Section C, Lots 2V, 3V, as well as various lite lines and utility easements in Castle Hills Subdivision - County Judge.

14. STANDING ITEMS

B) 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.

C) 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 any action regarding Denton County's step plan - Commissioners Court.

G) Approval of polling sites and election judges and any appropriate action relating to the January 16, 1999 Election - Commissioners Court

14. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of Elected Official Bonds - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* B) Approval on use of The Colony Government Center on Tuesday, January 5, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a meeting of The Colony Amateur Radio Club - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* C) Approval of letter of support for Christian Community Action for Tenant Based Rental Assistant Grant - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* D) Approval in membership in the Texas Counties Storm Water Coalition under the organization of Texas Association of Counties - Commissioner, Precinct #3.

E) Receive report regarding Denton/Tarrant County Line, Pending Litigation, from counsel and approval of any appropriate action - Commissioners Court.

F) Approval of grant exemption from competitive bidding from contracts for professional legislative services - County Judge.

G) Approve contracts for professional legislative services - County Judge.

16. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Resolution regarding Criminal Justice Division funds associated with the Application for Child Abuse Prosecution Unit Expansion Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.

C) Approval of Resolution regarding Criminal Justice Division funds associated with the Application for DWI Prosecution Unit Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge

* D) Approval on use of the Ceremonial Courtroom on the 2nd floor of the Denton County Courts Building on Friday, January 1, 1999 by the Criminal District Attorney for the purpose of deputizing and swearing in his staff for his next term of office - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* E) Approval of Cooperation Purchasing Agreement between the Aubrey I.S.D. and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Lake Cities Volunteer Fire Department - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Southlake - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

* H) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Southlake - County Judge. (Briefing 12-15-98)

16. 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); Jonathan D. Cain v. Weldon Lucas, et al.; pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Cause Number 4:98cv190 - County Judge.

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT