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

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

REVEREND JOHNNY JOHNSTON

Church of the Nazarene/Pilot Point

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) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Juvenile Detention Control Panel Upgrade, RFP #05-99-1212, and any appropriate action – County Judge.

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101530 for various line items for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $2,210 – County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for May 25, 1999, have been posted and 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.)

9. HEALTH

A) Approval of Emergency Funding Allocation to Pediplace and any appropriate action – County Judge.

10. SHERIFF

A) Approve contract for Sheriff’s Patrol in the Town of Shady Shores during the summer of 1999 – County Judge.

11. CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Acceptance of the Road Superintendent Report for the month of April 1999 – County Judge.

12. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve the Replat of Canyon Oaks II, Phase II, Lots 3A and 3B, Block G, Precinct 4 – County Judge.

B)    Approve the Replat of Lots 6R2 and 6R1, Collingwood Estates, Precinct 4 – County Judge.

C) Approve Final Plat for Steeplechase Addition, Precinct 4 – County Judge.

13. 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 Annexes 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 Denton County’s Boards and Committees - Commissioners Court.

E) Approval of any action regarding the 76th Legislative Session Issues - Commissioners Court.

14. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A)    Approval of presentation by Steve Soriano of Robson Communities Development – Commissioner, Precinct 4.

B) Approval of agreement between Northlake and Denton County regarding Robson Communities Development – Commissioner, Precinct 4.

C) Approve use of Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the monthly meeting of the Denton County Republican Executive Committee – County Judge.

D) Approve use of Commissioners Courtroom on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. – County Judge.

15. LEGAL

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

16. 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.

E)    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.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): Consumer Advocates and Tony Prado v. Apple Computer, Inc. and Does 1 to 10, Cause No. CV780270 and Shirley Wershha v. Apple Computer, Inc., Cause No. CV775618, pending in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Clara, Texas – County Judge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

M) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation or duties of a public employee: Jack Wagner, Director of Road and Bridge/Vehicle Maintenance Department - Commissioners Court.

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. 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.