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

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

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 supporting seeking increased funding for soil and water conservation programs - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

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.

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.)

* A) Approval of purchase of an electronic time recorder for $373, from Juvenile Bond Funds and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* B) Approval of award of bid for Office Supplies, Bid #01-99-1198, to Boise Cascade Office Products - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101080 for District Attorney Hot Check Fund in the amount of $377 - County Judge.

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101020 for Salary & Benefits for Constable, Precinct #4 in the amount of $23,040 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101040 for Cars & Small trucks for Sheriff in the amount of $2,705 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101000 for Office Supplies for Constable, Precinct #7 in the amount of $600 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 23, 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 the Grant Position Form - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* C) Approve changing a full-time Registered Nurse position to 1 part-time RN position to 1 part-time position --Public Health - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* D) Approve an equity adjustment for a Senior Deputy Clerk in the Tax Assessor/Collector's Department - County Judge.

* A) Approve Final Plat for Cielo Ranch. Precinct 1 and approval of privately maintained public easements which are not dedicated roads to Denton County and are not to maintained by Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

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

* A) Approval of Tax Refunds to DFW Redi Mix in the amount of $1,949.25, Captec Net Least Rlty., Inc., in the amount of $823.23 and Associates Leasing Inc. in the amount of $847.70 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* B) Approval of Bond for Don Alexander, Elections Administrator - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

* C) Approve use of Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. for the monthly meeting of the Denton County Republican Executive Committee - County Judge. (Briefing 3-16-99)

D) Approval of Denton County's participation in NACO - County Judge. (Briefing 3-9-99; Formal 3-16-99)

17. ADJOURNMENT