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

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

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

REVEREND SAM REDFEARN

First Baptist Church of Krugerville

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. RESOLUTIONS

A) Approval of resolution proclaiming March 21st - 27th as Poision Prevention Week - CountyJudge.( 3-9-99)

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

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.)

6. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

7. PURCHASING

A) Approval of award for Voter Registration System, RFP #06-98-1175, to Votec and any appropriate action - County Judge.

* B) Approve award of bid for Elevator Maintenance, Bid #01-99-1199, to B & B Elevator Co., Inc., and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

8. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101010 for Computers for Commissioner, Precinct #4 in the amount of $2,700 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101030 for Office Machine & Computers for County Clerk in the amount of $2,705 - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100990 for Shop Tools & Equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $7,200 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 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 equity adjustment for a Felony Investigator in the Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

10. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of Minutes for April 7, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

* B) Approval of Minutes for August 25, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

* C) Approval of Minutes for November 10, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

11. CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

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

12. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve March 30, 1999 at 9:10 A.M. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve the rezoning of Tracts 3 and 3B, Abstract 380 as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

13. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A) Approval of resignation of Patrick Lee from the MHMR Public Responsibility Committee - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

* B) Approval of order appointing Mario Molina and Paul Bouchier as a Fire Commissioner for Denton County Fire Prevention District #1 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

C) Approval of nominations for appointment to the Denton Central Appraisal District Review Board - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

14. 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 the splitting of voter precincts to comply with Texas Election Code Section 42.006 and 42.031 - Commissioners Court.

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

15. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning Grant - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

B) Approval of Denton County's participation in NACO - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99)

16. LEGAL

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

17. 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: Settlement Offer; Texas Fovernment Code, Section 551.071 (1)(B): Kirbyville Independent School District, Individually, and on Behalf of all Political Subdivisions of the State of Texas v. W.R. Grace & Co.-conn. (ATexas Political Enities Asbestos Class Action@) - County Judge.

18. RECESS

19. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

20. 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.