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

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

Timed Agenda Items:    10.  A) 2:00 p.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. 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. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approve placement of a FedEx Drop Box at the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* B) Approve declaring a list of miscellaneous computer equipment surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale and advertising - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* C) Approve renewal of bid for Janitorial Supplies, Bid # 2-98-1158, Section 2 & 4, to Five Star Supply - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* D) Approve renewal of Vending Services, RFP #02-98-1159 with AVS Services, Ltd. - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* E) Approve specifications and authority to advertise for Flexbase (Grade 1 Type A), Bid #02-99-1201 - County Judge (Briefing 03-02-99)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approve 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. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* B) Approve Budget Amendment Request for Computers for the Sheriff’ Department - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* C) Approve Budget Amendment Request for Office Furniture/Equipment for the Criminal District Attorney’s office - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* D) Approve Budget Amendment Request for Computer Supplies for the District Clerk’s Office - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* E) Approve Budget Amendment Request for Lawn Equipment for County Operations - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* F) Approve Budget Amendment Request for VCR & Projections Equipment for the County Jail - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* G) Approve Budget Amendment Request for Office Furniture & Equipment for Commissioner, Precinct Four - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for February 14, 1997 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 adoption of a Nepotism Policy - County Judge. (Breifing 03-02-99)

9. COUNTY CLERK

10. HEALTH

11. SHERIFF

12. CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

13. COUNTY FACILITIES/OPERATIONS

14. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve Preliminary Plat for Ridgecrest North Phase 11-A, Precinct One - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* B) Approve Preliminary Plat for Lakecrest Meadow Phase 11-A, Precinct One - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02- 99)

15. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A) Approve resignation of Linda Souder to the Denton County Historical Commission and appointments of Catherine Loveday and Nita Thurman to the Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

16. STANDING ITEMS

B) 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.

C) 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.

17. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Recieve Report from the North Texas Tollway Authority - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* B) Approve resolution of the Denton County Fire Chiefs Association - County Judge. (Briefing 03-02-99)

* C) Approve 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. (Brieifng 03-02-99)

* D) Approve 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. (Briefing 03-02-99)

18. LEGAL

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

19. 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.

20. RECESS

21. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

22. 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.