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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1999, 9:00 A.M.       Timed Agenda Items:    3.A) 10:00 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. PUBLIC HEARING

10:00 a.m. A) A Public Hearing to consider and approve the creation of Denton County Development District No. 4 under the provisions of Chapter 383 of the Texas Local Government Code - 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. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100430 for Operating Equipment & Operating Supplies for Litter Abatement in the amount of $2,677 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-5-99)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100440 for Operating Equipment & Operating Supplies for Emergency Management in the amount of $4,277 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-5-99)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100470 for Operating Equipment for Litter Abatement in the amount of $68 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-5-99)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for January 12, 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.)

8. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for August 12, 1997 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-5-99)

* B) Approve the minutes for June 23, 1998 - County Judge. (Briefing 1-5-99)

9. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve February 16, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. as date and time to consider and approve the replat of Lot 17, Block 2, East Ponder Estates, Precinct Four and the same date at 9:35 a.m. as the date and time to consider and approve the replat of Tract 1, Block B, Sandy Acres, Precinct One - County Judge.

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 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 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 - County Judge.

H) Approval of any appropriate action regarding repairs and restoration of water damage to the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

11. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Approve names to be drawn from the 1998's Grand Jury to form the nine membership of the Denton County Salary Grievance Committee - County Judge.

* B) Approve the use of the CHOS Lawn and 1896 Room (Commissioners Court in case of rain), on Thursday, May 6, 1999 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. for a recognition of the National Day of Prayer - County Judge. (Briefing 1-5-99)

12. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of sale to Prehlad S. Vachher an adjoining property owner of an abandoned strip of land along the North boundary line of 216.404 acres of land situated in the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 169, Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

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.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1) (A): Billie Farris and Greg Sawko - 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.

Braille is not available.