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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR JOHN STOUT
Bethel Temple/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 award of bid for filing systems, RFP #09-99-1249, with Carroll Building Bond Funds and any appropriate action - County Judge.

B) Approval of purchase of equipment and furniture with Carroll Building Bond Funds and any appropriate action - County Judge.

* C) Approval of renewal for gas and diesel, Bid #10-98-1192, to Lucky Lady Oil Company, for a firm profit margin of $0.0200, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Telescoping Boom Excavator, Bid #10-99-1262, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Inmate Phone Services, RFP #10-99-1251, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* F) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Employee Service Award Picnic, RFP #10-99-1255, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* G) Approval of RFQ for Architectural Services for JJAEP Facility, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100300 for Consultant Fees for North Central Texas Council of Governments in the amount of $15,000 - County Judge.

* B) Approve request from Constable, Precinct Four to acquire mobile phone service for two additional mobile units not specifically approved in the FY2000 budget, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100230 for salary assistant/benefits and clothing allowance for Sheriff's Department and County Jail in the amount of $19,116 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100240 for computers for Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $905 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100270 to increase revenues and allocated expenditures for operating equipment for Sheriff's Department in the amount of $16,958 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for November 9, 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. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for April 20, 1999, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* B) Approve the minutes for April 27, 1999, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* C) Approve the minutes for May 4, 1999, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* D) Approve the minutes for May 11, 1999, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* E) Approve the minutes for May 18, 1999, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* F) Approve the minutes for May 25, 1999, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

10. SHERIFF

A) Approve Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Services with the Town of Shady Shores - County Judge.

* B) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Denton for Animal Control Services - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* C) Approve Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Services with the Town of Krugerville - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

11. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve Final Plat for Castle Hills Phase II, Section C, Precinct Two, and approval of privately maintained public easements which are not dedicated roads to Denton County, and are not to be maintained by Denton County - County Judge.

B) Approve the Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Scribner Addition, Precinct One - County Judge.

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 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) Approval of any action regarding Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

13. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Approval of $500.00 to offset the cost of county level awards, as well as reproduction costs, for the posters for an art contest for county youth in grades 3 - 6 during the month of November, sponsored by the Denton County Water Council - Commissioner, Precinct One. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* B) Approval of request for mobile phone expense for new office personnel in the Fire Marshal's Office - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* C) Approve the renaming of Crawford Road west of Interstate 35W and in the unincorporated area of Denton County to Robson Ranch Road - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Aubrey - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

* C) Approval of Contract between Safe Tire Disposal Corporation of Texas and Denton County, Texas, for disposal of used tires - County Judge. (Briefing 11-2-99)

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, 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 vs. 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, Texas vs. Allen Williams, Beverly Stephens and W.B.B. Holdings, Ltd. - County Judge.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Women's Medical Center of N. W. Houston; Denton Health Services for Women; Austin Women's Health Center, P.A.; Robert P. Kaminsky, M. D., and M.D., P.A.; Lamar Robinson, M.D., and M.D., P.A.; Fred W. Hansen, M.D., and M.D., P.A.; L.L. Tad Davis, M.D. and Mary E. Smith, M.D., and M.D., P.A. on behalf of themselves and the patients they serve v. William R. Archer III, Texas Commissioner of Health; John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General; John B. Holmes, Jr., Harris County District Attorney; Bruce Isaacks, Denton Criminal District Attorney; Ken Oden, Travis County Attorney; and Bill Hill, Dallas Criminal District Attorney, in their official capacities, Cause No. H-99-3639 pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT