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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

1.    CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

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.    PUBLIC HEARING

A)    Approve the Replat of Lot 2, Block B, Breezy Acres, Precinct Four.

4.    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.

5.    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.)

6.    PURCHASING

*    A)    Approve award of bid for a hot mix paver, Bid #10-99-1260, to Hi-Way Equipment Co for $184,974, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    B)    Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Juror Summons – Preparation and Mailing Services, RFP #11-99-1264, and any appropriate action – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

7.    BUDGET

*    A)    Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100530 for new instruments for Telephone Department/Constable #6 in the amount of $159 – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

 8.    HUMAN RESOURCES

*    A)    Approval of orders appointing New Employees.  (The appointments for January 11, 2000, 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 changing a part-time Court Clerk position (slot #004-40) in JP, Precinct Four to a full-time Court Clerk position – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

C)    Approve agreement with LabOne, Inc. – County Judge. (Briefing 12-21-99, Formal 12-21, 28-99, 1-4-2000)

9.    COUNTY CLERK

*    A)    Approve the minutes for December 14, 1999, formal session – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    B)    Approve the minutes for December 21, 1999, formal session – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

10.    ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

A)    Approve an Order to Call Local Option Election - Justice of the Peace, Precinct #7 for the “the Legal Sale of Mixed Beverages” on February 5, 2000, at Justice of the Peace, Precinct #7, 14007 Corral Dr., Corral City, Texas, Denton County – County Judge.

11.    HEALTH

A)    Approve adoption of recommendations from the Committee on Funding Human Service Organizations – County Judge. (Briefing 12-14-99, Formal 1-4-2000)

12.    CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

*    A)    Approval of TxDOT’s Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for the Litsey Road Project – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    B)    Approval of TxDOT’s Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for the Tim Donald Road Project – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

 *    C)    Approval of TxDOT’s Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for the Blair Road Project – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    D)    Approval of TxDOT’s Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for the Huling Road Project – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    E)    Approval of TxDOT’s Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Off the State System for the Belz Donald Road Project – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

13.    BOARDS & COMMITTEES

A)    Approval of drawing nine public members from the 1999 Grand Jury to serve on the Denton County Salary Grievance Committee for year 2000 – County Judge.

14.    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.

15.    NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A)    Approval of resolution opposing the closing of Kirkwood Blvd./T.S. King Road East by the City of Southlake, Texas – Commissioner, Precinct Four.

*    B)    Approval of a luncheon gathering among the Denton County Commissioners Court members and the Denton County Justice of the Peace, Tuesday, January 18, 2000, commencing at noon, at the Greenhouse Restaurant, 600 North Locust – Commissioner, Precinct Four. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    C)    Approve a resolution regarding the solicitation of bid for the sale of 43.374 acres out of Abstract 1153, V.R. Sutton Survey, Tact 3, in the City of Lewisville, Texas, in order to recoup delinquent taxes and accrued penalty and interest – County Judge.  (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    D)    Approve the use of the first-floor restrooms, Commissioners Courtroom, and lawn of the Courthouse on the Square on Saturday, May 6, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., for the wedding of Gayla Standifer – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    E)    Approve the use of the Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday, January 20, 2000, form 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a meeting of the Denton County Democratic Executive Committee – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

F)    Approval of any appropriate action regarding the Southwest Denton County Traffic Relief and Safety Program – Commissioner, Precinct Four. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

16.    LEGAL

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

*    B)    Approval of (1) acceptance of a gift of three museum display cases from the University of North Texas to Denton County, and (2) Ratification of the Certification of Transfer of Property to a Political Subdivision – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    C)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for library services between Denton County and the City of Denton – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

 *    D)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for library services between Denton County and the City of Sanger – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

*    E)    Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire-protection services between Denton County and the City of Sanger – County Judge. (Briefing 1-4-2000)

17.    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 551.072(1)(A), Custer Company & Roy Pursur v. Denton County; et al.; in the 367th Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas; Cause No. 99-50982-367 – County Judge.

E)    Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation – Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A), Glass v. Denton County, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Case No. 4:97cv326 – County Judge.

18.    RECESS

 19.    RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

 20.    ADJOURNMENT