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


TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

Timed Agenda Items:    3. A) 9:30 a.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR JOHN TYSON

Midway Baptist Church/Aubrey

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 Ponderosa Valley, Phase II, Block B, Precinct 4 - Commissioners Court.

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's 1998 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Independent Auditor's Report and Management Letter - County Judge.

6. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

7. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Supplies, Bid #02-99-1202, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

B) Approval of the purchase of the Justice Computer System from the Software Group as the State of Texas QISV Best Value and any appropriate action - County Judge.

8. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100910 for Shop Tools/Equipment for County Operations in the amount of $1,850 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100940 for Operating Equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $4,000 - County Judge.

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100880 for Lease Payments, Criminal for Computer Systems, County-Wide in the amount of $40,000 - County Judge.

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100780 for Lease Payments for Computer Systems - County-Wide in the amount of $127,049 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-16-99)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100790 for Victim Notifications Services and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for Victim Notification Grant - Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $46,488 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-16-99)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100800 for Salary and Benefits for Auto Theft Prevention Grant - Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $42,899 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-16-99)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100810 for Lewisville Law Enforcement Services and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1998/99 for Appropriations in the amount of $7,500 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-16-99)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 2, 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.)

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 of the splitting of voter precincts to comply with Texas Election Code - Comm., Precinct #3.

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

12. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Lease Agreement between the County of Denton and Joan Cohagen, Elections Administration Department - County Judge.

C) Approval of 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.

D) Approval of the Contract between Denton County and The Denton County Historical Park Foundation, Inc. - 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 (10(A); Bruce and Rhonda Huther v. Trustees of Sanger I.S.D. and LAMARC, INC., Cause No. GC-97-00777-C pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

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.