* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting* * * * *
Denton County Commissioners Court
Courthouse on the Square, 110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas
* * * * * Formal Agenda* * * * *

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

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

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.)

5. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of purchase of replacement for wrecked vehicle FC96103, 1996 Crown Victoria and any appropriate action - County Judge.

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100420 for Computers for Department of Information Services in the amount of $1,751 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100450 for various line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for Historical Commission Preservation Grant - Historical Commission in the amount of $35,000 - County Judge.

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100460 for various line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for CHOS Museum Tourism & Preservation Grant - Historical Commission in the amount of $69,064 - County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for January 5, 1999 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 job descriptions and ranking for the new position of Education and Tourism Director in the Denton County Courthouse on the Square Museum - County Judge.

C) Approve changes to the job description of the Administrative Secretary and Curator of Collections in the Denton County Courthouse on the Square Museum - County Judge.

D) Approve changes to the job description for Deputy/Imapct Program Officer in the Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for May 5, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 12-22-98)

10. HEALTH

A) Approve Contract Amendment with Tarrant County for HIV Early Intervention Clinic - County Judge.

11. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve February 2, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the rezoning of Tract 34, abstract 29 as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - County Judge.

B) Approve February 2, 1999 at 9:10 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the rezoning of Tract 42, Abstract 29 as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - County Judge.

12. 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 - Commissioners Court.

G) Approval of any action regarding Denton County's step plan - Commissioners Court.

13. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval on use of Commissioners Courtroom, conference Room and 1896 Room on Sunday, January 17, 1999 from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the First Division American Legion Oratorical Contest - County Judge. (Briefing 12-22-98)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between Denton County and the City of Lewisville - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Interlocal Coopeation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton - County Judge. (Briefing 12-22-98)

15. 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: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1) (A): Billie Farris and Greg Sawko - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. 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.

Braille is not available.