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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1999, 9:00 A.M.

INVOCATION

BROTHER SAM REDFEARN

Krugerville Baptist Church/Krugerville

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.

A)    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.)

*    B)    Approve (1) excess funds in the amount of $300,000 are available in the "1999 Road Bond, Precinct Three, Discretionary Funds" project; (2) excess funds are not needed to fund any of the projects originally listed in the bond documentation; and (3) excess funds in the total amount of $300,000 are to be allocated to the "Farm to Market Road 407 Construction" project – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    A)    Approval of award for printing, Bid #10-99-1261, Section I to Cooper’s Copies and Printing and Sections II and III to CLS Business Products – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    B)    Approve award of bid for an asphalt distributor, Bid #10-99-1257, to Hi-Way Equipment Co. for $81,500, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    C)    Approve award of bid for an asphalt tanker, Bid #10-99-1259, to Conley Lott and Nichols Machinery Company for $38,550, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

6.    BUDGET

*    A)    Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100510 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Tobacco Compliance Grant Supplies and overtime for the Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $9,230 – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

7.    HUMAN RESOURCES

*    A)    Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for December 28, 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 Salary Administration Guidelines – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

C)    Approval of agreement with LabOne, Inc. – County Judge. (Formal 12-21-99)

*    A)    Approve the minutes for November 2, 1999, formal session – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

B)    Approve the minutes for November 8, 1999, formal session – County Judge.

* C)    Approve the minutes for November 9, 1999, formal session – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

* D)    Approve the minutes for November 16, 1999, formal session – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

E)    Approve the minutes for November 23, 1999, formal session – County Judge.

* F)    Approve the minutes for November 30, 1999, formal session – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

G)    Approve the minutes for December 7, 1999, formal session – County Judge.

H)    Approve the minutes for January 21, 1999, formal session – County Judge.

*    A)    Approve grant application to fund vital portions of the Warrant Research Support Team – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    B)    Approve request to authorize Sheriff Weldon Lucas to submit an applications to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division to assist with funding a GREENBELT/PUBLIC SAFET PROGRAM – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    C)    Approve request to authorize Sheriff Weldon Lucas to submit an application to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division to assist with funding an INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS UNIT – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    D)    Approve request to authorize Sheriff Weldon Lucas to submit an application to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division to assist with funding a SPECIAL CRIMES UNIT – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    A)    Approval of Survey work required to determine if there is adequate right-of-way in Rocky Shores Subdivision – County Judge.

11.    COUNTY PLANNING

A)    Approval of final Plat for Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Chase Oaks Estates, Phase I, Prc. 1 – 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)    Acknowledgement and public recording of 40.5 continuing hours, twenty-two hours to be applied to year 2000, in accordance with Section 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code for Jim Carter – Commissioner, Precinct Four.

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

*    B)    Acceptance of Denton County Intern Project Grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division and authorization for County Judge to execute Grant Acceptance Notice – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    C)    Approval of service agreement between Denton County and Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    D)    Approval of Substation Contract for Vehicle Renewal Registration between Denton County and Minyard’s Food Stores – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    E)    Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the Town of Marshal Creek and Denton County – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    F)    Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Haslet and Denton County – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    G)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for ambulance services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    H)    Approval of service agreement between Denton County and the Carrollton Farmers Branch Boys and Girls Club – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

*    I)    Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Dallas – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99)

J)    Approval of (a) Denton County Commissioners Court Resolution and (b) Tax Abatement Agreement between Fleming Companies, Inc., and Denton County, Texas – County Judge. (Formal 2-21-99)

K)    Approval of Substation Contract Renewal for vehicle registration between Denton County and Albertson’s, Inc. – County Judge.

L)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Justin – County Judge.

M)    Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Services Program for Aging Needs (S.P.A.N.) – County Judge.

N)    Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Services Program for Aging Needs-S.P.A.N. (Veterans Transportation) –County Judge.

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 v. Denton County, pending in the District Court of Parker County, Texas 43rd Judicial District, Cause No. 44051 - Commissioners Court.