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

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR BILL PRITCHETT

First Baptist Church of Argyle

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. PURCHASING

A) Approval of award for Alternative Dispute Resolution System, RFP #12-98-1196, to the University of North Texas, and any appropriate action.

6. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100700 for Office Machines for District Clerk in the amount of $116 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100720 for various line items for State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant -various Sheriff's budgets in the amount of $95,363 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for February 9, 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 an expansion of the NACO Benefit Program - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

8. SHERIFF

* A) Acceptance of a $95,363 Grant from the Justice Department - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

9. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve Final Plat for Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Baker's Acres, Precinct 1 - County Judge.

B) Approve Final Plat for Whitson Ranch, Precinct 1 - County Judge.

* C) Approve participation in the North Central Texas Council of Governments Program to provide assistance to counties in the Formulation of Subdivision Rules and Regulations Task I - County Judge. (Briefing 1-26; 2-2-99)

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 any appropriate action regarding repairs and restoration of water damage to the Denton County Courts Building - Commissioners Court.

11. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval on use of the CHOS West Lawn and restrooms inside for the 3rd Annual Denton Market every Saturday from May 15 through October 30, 1999 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. - County Judge.

* B) Approval on use of the 1896 Room on Thursday, February 11, 1999 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for the monthly meeting of the North Texas Handspinners & Weavers Guild - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

* C) Approval on use of the Commissioners Courtroom every fourth Monday of the month for a monthly meeting of the Denton County Amateur Class from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.; this request is for Monday, February 22, 1999 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

12. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Detention Services between Denton County and Parker County - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

* C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Detention Services between Denton County and Montague County - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

* D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Aubrey Volunteer Fire Department - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

* E) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Aubrey Area Ambulance, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 2-2-99)

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: Potential Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Presentation of claim by Jennifer Poets - County Judge.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Glass v. Denton County, et al.; In the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Cause No. 4:97cv326 - County Judge.

14. RECESS

15. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

16. ADJOURNMENT