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


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

Timed Agenda Items:    A) 9:30 a.m.
                                      B) 9:37 a.m.

 1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR LARRY NICHOLSON

First United Methodist Church

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 HEARINGS

9:30 am A) Approve the Replat of Lot 17, Block 2, East Ponder Estates, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

9:35 am B) Approve the Replat of Tract 1, Block B, Sandy Acres, Precinct 1 - 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

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) Approve the County Investment Report for the period ended 12/31/98 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

6. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

7. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for a Sheriff's Patrol Boat, Bid #02-99-1200, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

* B) Approval to declare Miscellaneous Furniture and Equipment Surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

* C) Approval to lease Copiers with Vending Stations from Xerox through State of Texas Contract, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

8. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100730 for Office Furniture/Equipment for County Clerk in the amount of $291 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100740 for various line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for Metro Alien Task Force Grant - District Attorney's in the amount of $12,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100750 for various line items for Information Services in the amount of $4,492 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100760 for Photographic Supplies for Constable, Precinct #3 in the amount of $240 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100770 for Attorney Fees - Denton/Tarrant County Line for Non-Departmental in the amount of $200,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for February 16, 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 Revision of Election Administrator Job Description - County Judge.

10. CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A) Acceptance of Superintendent Road Report for the month of January, 1999 for RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY - County Judge.

11. 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. (Briefing 2-9-99)

12. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approve use of the Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room for Tuesday, February 23, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a meeting of the Denton County Republican Executive Committee - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

* B) Approve use of the Carrollton Government Center Conference Room on Tuesday, March 2, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for a meeting of the Rosemeade Heights Homeowners Association - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

13. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Agreement for Restoration Manager's Services between Denton County, Denton County Historical Commission and Denton County Historical Foundation, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

C) Approval of Amendments to the Denton County Subdivision Rules & Regulations Affecting Replats - County Judge. (Briefing 2-9-99)

14. 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.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17. 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.