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


TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

1.    CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR WILLIAM LeBARR

Lake Cities United Methodist Church

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.    PURCHASING

A)    Approval of contract with Motorola for Communication Towers, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

B)    Approval of specifications for RFP for Communication Towers, and any appropriate action – County Judge.

C)    Approval of exemption from bidding for a Used Mower Deck according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(9))A) of the Local Government Code for purchase at auction, and any appropriate action – County Judge.

D)    Approval of award for renovation of Joseph A. Carroll Building, Denton County Administration, and any appropriate action: County Judge.

a)    Aluminum Entrance and Store Fronts – Bid #05-99-1213

b)    Ceramic Tile – bid #05-99-1215

c)    Painting and Wall Coverings – Bid #05-99-1217

d)    Fire Protection System – Bid #05-99-1219

e)    Electrical – Bid #05-99-1220

f)    Interior Architectural Woodwork – Bid #05-99-1221

E) Approve award of bid for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, bid #03-99-1204, to Marock, Inc., for $19.95 per ton Origin and $23.10 per ton Destination, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 5-25; 6-01; Formal 6-08-99)

* F) Approve award of bid for Tires and Tubes, bid #04-99-1207, to Gray’s Wholesale Tire Dist., Inc., and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

6.    BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101710 to Increase Revenues and Allocate Expenditures for Operating Equipment for Metro Alien Task Force Grant/Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $2,521 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101720 for Training/Education for County Treasurer in the amount of $1,000 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101730 to Increase Revenues and Allocated Expenditures for Office Furniture/Equipment for Historical Commission in the amount of $1,011 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101740 to Increase Revenues and Allocated Expenditures for Office Furniture and Office Supplies and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1998-99 for CHOS Museum in the amount of $3,200 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* E) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request #101750 for Juror Fees for Jury Fund in the amount of $55,000 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101760 for Litigation Expense for Sheriff in the amount of $20,000 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101670 for Repairs and Maintenance for New Courts Building in the amount of $6,000 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101690 to transfer funds, increase revenues and allocated expenditures for Victim Notification Grant/Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $24,163 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

I)    Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101590 for Court Reporting for Commissioners Court in the amount of $8,073 – County Judge. (Briefing 5-25-99; formal 6-01-99)

7.    HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for June 15, 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.)

8.    COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for December 15, 1998 – Formal Session – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

9.    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 Boards and Committees - Commissioners Court.

10.   NON-DEPARTMENTAL

11.    LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Wire Transfer Agreement between Denton County and First State Bank – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* C) Approval of Cash Management Agreement between Denton County and First State Bank – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* D) Approval of Repurchase Agreement between Denton County and First State Bank – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* E) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Denton – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Denton County Fire District #1 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

* G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the State of Texas and Denton County for office equipment to aid in the administration of Crime Victim’s Assistance Department in the Office of the Criminal District Attorney – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08-99)

12.    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: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Jagoe Public Company, Inc. v. Denton County – County Judge.

F)    Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Carole Keeton Rylander, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – County Judge.

G)    Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.071, Denton County Historical Museum, Inc., v. Denton County, Texas et al., Cause No. 98-00098-C – County Judge.

H)    Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, V.T.C.A. Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A), Denton County vs. Omni Frazier, et. al., Cause No. 98-20558-158 – County Judge.

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: Beth Fleming, Director of Purchasing - 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: Barbara Looper, Aide to Court - 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: Amy Phillips, Director of Human Resources - 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: Steve Rollins, Director of Planning - 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: Hank Scheible, Veterans Service Officer - Commissioners Court.

N) 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.

O) 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 R & B/Vehicle Maintenance Department - Commissioners Court.

13.    RECESS

14.    RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

15.    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.