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


TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

1.    CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

FATHER JUAN RIVERO

Immaculate Conception Parish/Denton

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 the 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.    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 renewal of contract for Microfilming Services, Bid #10-97-1141, with Lason, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*    B)    Approval of renewal of Gasoline, Bid #06-98-1177, to Douglas Distributing Co., and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*    C)    Approval of renewal for Tires and Tubes (Passenger and Light Truck), Bid #06-98-1178, to Gray’s Wholesale Tire Distributor, Inc., and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

7.    BUDGET

*   A)     Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101810 for office furniture for Juvenile Detention in the amount of $660 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   B)     Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101820 for various line items for various county buildings in the amount of $98,840 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   C)     Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101830 for repairs and maintenance for the Carroll Courts Building in the amount of $7000 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   D)     Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101850 for various line items for the Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $4500 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

8.    HUMAN RESOURCES

*   A)     Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for July 6, 1999 14, 1997, 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)     Approval of special requirement in the job description of the System Support Specialist in the Information Services Department – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   C)     Approval of changes in the job description of the Assistant Director of Information Services Department – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

D)    Approve Revision of the Salary Administration Guidelines – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

9.    CENTRALIZED ROAD & BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

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

10.    COUNTY PLANNING

*   A)     Approve July 27, 1999 at 9:10 A.M. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the issuance of a Special Use Permit as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

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 Courts 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.

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

12.    NON-DEPARTMENTAL

*   A)     Approve a tax refund of $555.99 to the Denton Record-Chronicle and to A T & T Automotive in the amount of $1,221.42 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

13.    LEGAL

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

B)    Approval of the Project Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the Town of Flower Mound for reconstruction of the intersection at Bridlewood Blvd. and FM1171 – County Judge. (Formal 6-29-99)

C)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the Town of Flower Mound for reconstruction of the intersection of Bridlewood Blvd. and FM 1171 – County Judge. (Formal 6-29-99)

*   D)     Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement between Denton County and Baker Drywall, Inc. regarding renovation of the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   E)     Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement between Denton County and The H2O Fire Sprinkler Corporation regarding renovation of the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   F)     Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement between Denton County and Shaw Contract Flooring regarding renovation of the Joseph A. Carroll Building – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   G)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and Northwest Independent School District for Absent Student Assistance Program – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   H)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Denton County Road Utility District #1 – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   I)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Aubrey ISD – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   J)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Krum ISD – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   K)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Little Elm ISD – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   L)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and City of Little Elm – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   M)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Bartonville – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   N)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Northlake – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   O)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Shady Shores – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

*   P)     Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Hackberry – County Judge. (Briefing 6-29-99)

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, and Section 551.076 - Security.

    A)    Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property - Commissioners Court.

    B)    Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076 -Commissioners Court.

C)    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.

D)    Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) Denton County v. Steeplechase Partners, LLC – County Judge.

15.    RECESS

16.    RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17.    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.