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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

INVOCATION

DOCTOR PERRY KEMPLIN

Aubrey Church of Christ

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.

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.)

*    A)    Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for November 30, 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.)

D)    Approve the Denton County 1999 Holiday Wellness Program for all county employees – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    A)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Argyle – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    B)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Krugerville – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    C)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Northlake – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    D)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Lakewood Village – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    E)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Shady Shores – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

F)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Copper Canyon – County Judge.

G)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Hackberry – County Judge.

H)    Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for animal-control services with the Town of Double Oak – County Judge.

A)    Approve Tuesday, January 4, 2000, 9:10 a.m., at date and time to conduct a public hearing to consider and approve revisions to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance as requested by Mr. Ed Wolski, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission – County Judge.

B)    Approval of January 11, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., as date and time to conduct a public hearing to consider and approve the replat of Lot 2, Block B, Breezy Acres, Precinct Four – County Judge.

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.

*    A)    Approve the use of the Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on Monday, January 17, 2000, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., for a public forum and judicial-candidates debate hosted by the Denton County Bar Association – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

B)    Approve authorizing the county judge to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for the payment and use of hotel-tax revenue in support of the Denton County Historical Commission.

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

*    B)    Approval of Agreement and Addendum to Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and GTE Southwest, Incorporated, for CentraNet Services and authorization for County Judge to execute the same – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    C)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for library services between Denton County and the City of Little Elm – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    D)    Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for library services between Denton County and the Town of Ponder – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    E)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for ambulance services between Denton County and the City of Little Elm – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    F)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for ambulance services between Denton County and the City of Roanoke – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    G)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire-protection services between Denton County and the Ponder Volunteer Fire Department – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    H)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire-protection services between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    I)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire-protection services between Denton County and the Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    J)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire-protection services between Denton County and the City of Roanoke – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

*    K)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire-protection services between Denton County and the Argyle Volunteer Fire Department – County Judge. (Briefing 11-23-99)

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, 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: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Bruce and Rhonda Huther vs. Trustees of Sanger I.S.D. and LAMARC, Inc., et al. (including Denton County, Texas), Cause Number GC-97-00777-C, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas – County Judge.

E)    Consultation with Attorney: Potential Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Discuss possible appeal of Texas Department of Human Services notification of review findings regarding TX: 061-2003 – County Judge.