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

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

Timed Agenda Items:      4.  A) 9:10 a.m.

1.    CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PASTOR LARRY REYNOLDS

Southmont Baptist Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES 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 be taken only 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 a resolution honoring Doctor Mary Evelyn Blagg Huey – County Judge. (Briefing 3-15-99)

B)    Approval of a proclamation naming the week of June 20 – 26, 1999, as "Bill Reneker Week" in Denton County, Texas – Commissioner, Precinct #3. (Briefing 3-15-99)

4.    PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:10 am     A)    Approve the Rezoning of Tract 2, Abstract 1066, for RG to R-2 as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission – Commissioners Court.

5.    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.

6.    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.)

7.    TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

8.    PURCHASING

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

a)    Bid #05-99-1214, Gypsum Board Assemblies & Acoustic

b)    Bid #05-99-1216, Resilient Flooring, Base & Carpet

c)    Bid #05-99-1218, Mechanical & Plumbing

d)    Bid #05-99-1219, Fire Protection Systems

B)    Approval of award of contract for asbestos abatement at the Carroll Building, and any appropriate action – County Judge.

C)    Approval of contract with Motorola for Communication Towers and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-08; Formal 6-15-99)

D)    Approval of specifications for RFP for Communication Towers, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Formal 6-15-99)

*    E)    Approval of selecting Phillip Swager and Associates as the most qualified for Architectural Services for the completion of the fourth floor of the Denton County Courts Building, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    F)    Approval of selecting Huber, Hunt and Nichols as the most qualified for Construction Management Services for the completion of the fourth floor of the Denton County Courts Building, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    G)    Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for a Sheriff’s Patrol Boat, Bid #05-99-1227, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    H)    Approval of selecting Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc. as the most qualified firm for Engineering Services for Rehabilitation Project, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    I)    Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Joseph A. Carroll Voice/Data Cabling, RFP #05-99-1219, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

9.    BUDGET

*    A)    Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101770 to Increase Revenues and Allocate Expenditures for Court Support – Mediation Services and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for EY 1998-99 for Judicial and Court Support in the amount of $53,300 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    B)    Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101780 for Computers and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1998-99 Elections in the amount of $5,490 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

10.    HUMAN RESOURCES

*    A)    Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for June 22, 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.)

*    B)    Approve revision of the Administrative Assistant I job description – Constable, Precinct #6 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    C)    Approve reclassification of a Heavy Equipment Operator (081-RW) a Foreman (063-RW), and an Administrative Foreman (042-RE) – Centralized Road and Bridge – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

11.    BOARDS & COMMITTEES

*    A)    Approve newly adopted Bylaws of the Denton County Child Protective Services Board – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

12.    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 Courthouse, 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.

13.    NON-DEPARTMENTAL

*    A)    Approval of funding of not less than $5,700.00 and not to exceed $6,000.00 for personal protective equipment in accordance with OSHA and CFR 20 Chapter 17 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-8, 15-99)

*    B)    Approve tax refund to Texas Lil’s Dude Ranch in the amount of $2,871.62 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    C)    Approve use of Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the monthly meeting of the Denton County Republican Executive Committee – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    D)    Approve use of Commissioners Courtroom every fourth Monday of the month for a monthly meeting of the Denton County Amateur Radio Class from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., this request is for Monday, June 28, 1999 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    E)    Approve use of Commissioners Courtroom for the Historical Society of Denton County from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for Tuesday, June 29, 1999 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    F)    Approve use of the southwest corner, second floor balcony on the Courthouse-on-the-Square from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 1999, for a wedding – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    G)    Approve use of the Courthouse-on-the-Square facilities (entire building and the lawn) for the Holiday Lighting Event to be held on December 2, 1999 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

14.    LEGAL

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

B)    Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County and Ellis M. Skinner Co., Inc. regarding renovations for the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge.

C)    Approval of the Standard From of Agreement for Services between Denton County and Southwest Glass, Inc. regarding renovations for the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge.

D)    Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County and M. Danny Harrison, Inc. regarding renovations for the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge.

E)    Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County and R. Taylor Electric regarding renovations for the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge.

F)    Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County and J. ZAC, Inc. regarding renovations of the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge.

G)    Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County and Weathers Construction regarding Construction of Medium Security Barracks – County Judge.

*    H)    Acceptance of the approved funds allotted to Denton County for the Victim Notification Grant – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

*    I)    Acceptance of the approve funds allotted to Denton County for the Family Violence Intervention Specialist Grant – County Judge. (Briefing 6-15-99)

15.    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 or duties of a public employee: Hank Scheible, Veterans Service Officer - Commissioners Court.

F)    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.

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: Jack Wagner, Director of R & B/Vehicle Maintenance Department - Commissioners Court.

16.    RECESS

17.    RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18.    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.