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

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR DAN DELZELL
Lamb of God Lutheran Church/Flower Mound

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

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) Approval of: (1) Excess funds in the amount of $172,950 are available in the 1992 Road Bond Fund from the Bridges, Pct. 1 Project; (2) The excess funds are not needed to fund any of the projects originally listed in the bond documents; and (3) That excess funds are to be allocated as follows: the amount of $160,000 to the Wynwood Haven Subdivision Project and of $12,950 to the Peel Street Project - County Judge.

5. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Construction of Medium Security Barracks, Bid #04-99-1209, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101210 for Printed Materials for District Attorney - Hot Check Department in the amount of $2,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101220 for Lease Payments for Elections in the amount of $38,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101230 for New Instruments for Telephone Department in the amount of $160 - County Judge.

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101240 for Contract Labor for Commissioner, Precinct #4 in the amount of $1,620 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101250 for Office Furniture/Equipment for Commissioner, Precinct #4 in the amount of $368 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101260 for Operating Equipment for Emergency Management in the amount of $359 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-20-99)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101270 for Operating Equipment for Litter Abatement in the amount of $359 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101280 for Shop Tools & Equipment for Vehicle Maintenance in the amount of $2,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for April 20, 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 the Help Desk Manager (slot #007-CS) and for a Systems Support Specialist (slot #014-CS) - Information Services Department - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

8. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for September 29, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* B) Approval of minutes for October 6, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* C) Approval of minutes for November 17, 1998 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

9. INFORMATION SERVICES

* A) Approval of request by Texas Department of Public Safety for Internet access through Denton County network - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* B) Approval of Information Services Policies: Overview, 1.1 - 13.2 and Appendix D (Standardized Software) - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

10. CENTRALIZED ROAD & BRIDGE & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A) Approval of Gibson and Associates to make necessary repairs on several bridges - County Judge.

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.

12. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Approval of realignment of Constable/Justice of the Peace District #7 and any appropriate action - Commissioners Court.

* B) Approve the acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Jeff Krueger for the calendar year 1998 - Commissioner, Precinct #1. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* C) Approve use of the CHOS Lawn on every Wednesday in the month of May and June from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the annual Concerts on the Square sponsored by the City of Denton - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* D) Approve the resolution designating the week of April 25 through May 1, 1999 as Crime Victims' Rights Week - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

* E) Approve hiring of Justin D. Rogers for County Extension Agent-4-H, effective May 24, 1999 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-13-99)

13. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Performance Bond for Steeplechase L.L.P. pursuant to Loc. Gov. Code, Section 232.004 and Denton County Subdivision Rules and Regulations Section V, Subsections 19 and 20 - County Judge.

14. 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) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Danny Brumley, Director of Public Facilities/Operation - Commissioners Court.

F) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Bing Burton, Director of Health - Commissioners Court.

G) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Kevin Carr, Director of Information Services- Commissioners Court.

H) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Beth Fleming, Director of Purchasing - Commissioners Court.

I) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Barbara Looper, Aide to Court - Commissioners Court.

J) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Amy Phillips, Director of Human Resources - Commissioners Court.

K) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Steve Rollins, Director of Planning - Commissioners Court.

L) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Hank Scheible, Veterans Service Officer - Commissioners Court.

M) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Donna Stewart, Budget Officer - Commissioners Court.

N) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation , reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Jack Wagner, Director of R & B/Vehicle Maintenance Department - Commissioners Court.

O) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A); Glass v. Denton County, et al.; in the U.S. District court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Case No. 4:97cv326 - County Judge.

15. RECESS

17. ADJOURNMENT