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

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, 9:30 A.M.

REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUESTS

1. AUDITOR

A) Discuss Acceptance of Denton County's 1998 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Independent Auditor's Report and Auditor's Management Letter Report - County Judge.

2. PURCHASING

A) Discuss specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Supplies, Bid #02-99-1202 - County Judge.

B) Discuss purchase of the Justice Computer System from The Software Group as the State of Texas QISV Best Value - County Judge.

C) Discuss placement of a FedEx Drop Box at the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

D) Discuss declaring a list of miscellaneous computer equipment surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale and advertising - County Judge.

E) Discuss renewal of bid for Janitorial Supplies, Bid # 2-98-1158, Section 2 & 4, to Five Star Supply - County Judge.

F) Discuss renewal of Vending Services, RFP #02-98-1159 with AVS Services, Ltd. - County Judge.

G) Discuss specifications and authority to advertise for Flexbase (Grade 1 Type A), Bid #02-99-1201 - County Judge.

3. BUDGET

A) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Shop Tools/Equipment for County Operations - County Judge.

B) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Operating Equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge - County Judge.

C) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Lease Payments, Criminal for Computers Systems, County-wide - County Judge.

D) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Computers and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for the CHOS Museum Tourism & Preservation Grant - County Judge.

E) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Computers for the Sheriff' Department - County Judge

F) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Office Furniture/Equipment for the Criminal District Attorney's office - County Judge.

G) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Computer Supplies for the District Clerk's Office - County Judge.

H) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Lawn Equipment for County Operations - County Judge.

I) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for VCR & Projections Equipment for the County Jail - County Judge.

J) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Office Furniture & Equipment for Commissioner, Precinct Four - County Judge.

K) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for various line items and the creation for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for County Leased Buildings - County Judge.

L) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Various Line Items for Appropriations - County Judge.

M) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Water Service for Centralized Road & Bridge - County Judge.

N) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Appliances and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for the New Courts Building - County Judge.

O) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Computers for County Auditor - County Judge.

P) Discuss Budget Amendment Request for Furniture/Equipment for the County Jail - County Judge.

Q) Discuss 1999-2000 budget process including the Budget Officer's role and approval of budget calendar, budget philosophy memo, goals, budget priorities, and mission statement - County Judge.

4. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Discuss Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase 11-A, Precinct One - County Judge.

B) Discuss Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadow Phase 11-A, Precinct One - County Judge.

5. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

A) Discuss resignation of Linda Souder to the Denton County Historical Commission and appointments of Catherine Loveday and Nita Thurman to the Commission - County Judge.

6. STANDING ITEMS

A) Discussion 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) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned and proposed County and State Transportation projects, Denton County's Better, Safer Roads Program and any 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) Discussion of Denton County Boards & Committees - Commissioners Court.

E) Discussion of any action regarding 76th Legislative Issues - Commissioners Court.

F) Discussion of any action regarding Denton County's step plan - Commissioners Court.

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

H) Briefing update on North America's Superhighway Coalition - County Judge.

7. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Discuss the splitting of voter precincts in accordance with Election Code Sections 42.006 and 42.031 - Commissioner, Precinct Three.

B) Discuss use of The Colony Government Center on Tuesday, March 2, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a meeting of The Colony Amateur Radio Club - County Judge.

C) Receive Report from the North Texas Tollway Authority - County Judge.

D) Discuss resolution of the Denton County Fire Chiefs Association - County Judge.

E) Discuss use of the 1896 Room on Thursday, March 11 for a monthly meeting of the North Texas Handspinners & Weavers Guild from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. - County Judge.

F) Discuss use of the CHOS Lawn East and use of the first floor restrooms on Thursday, April 29, 1999 from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. for Denton County Friends of the Family Annual Candlelight Vigil for Sexual Assault Awareness Month - County Judge.

8. LEGAL

A) Discuss Lease Agreement between the County of Denton and Joan Cohagen for Elections Administration Department - County Judge.

B) Discuss Exempting the Contract between Denton County and the Denton County Historical Park Foundation, Inc. from Bidding Requirements under Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a) (4) - County Judge.

C) Discuss Contract between Denton County and the Denton County Historical Park Foundation, Inc. - County Judge.

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

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.