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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
Stephen Nilneier
First Presbyterian/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 are 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. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Jail Expansion Trade Contract:

a. detention equipment, Bid #01-00-1289;
b. spray-on fireproofing, Bid #01-00-1290;
c. finish carpentry & millwork, Bid #01-00-1291;
d. hollow metal work, wood doors & finish hardware, Bid #01-00-1292;
e. damp proofing, rigid insulation, & caulking sealant, Bid #01-00-1293;
f. drywall, Bid #01-00-1294;
g. ceramic tile & payers, Bid #01-00-1297;
h. specialties, toilet partitions & toilet room accessories, Bid #01-00-1298;
i. overhead rolling steel doors, Bid #01-00-1299;
j. resilient flooring & carpet, Bid #01-00-1300;
k. terrazzo flooring, Bid #01-00-1301;
l. Glass & Glazing, Bid #01-00-1302;
m. pre-engineered metal buildings, Bid #01-00-1303;
n. balancing & testing, Bid #01-00-1304;
o. pneumatic tubing, Bid #02-00-1312;
p. briefing room seating & Tables, Bid #01-00-1306;
q. horizontal blinds, Bid #01-00-1307;
r. painting & vinyl wall covering, Bid #01-00-1308;
s. food service equipment, Bid #01-00-1309, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

* B) Approval of renewal for elevator maintenance, Bid 01-99-1199, to B & B Elevator Co. Inc., and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

6. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for February 8, 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) Approval of changing the status of slot #075-DA in the Criminal District Attorney's Office from part-time to full-time - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

* C) Approval of job description and ranking for an Outreach Coordinator in the Health Department - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

7. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve minutes for January 18, 2000, formal sessions - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

* B) Approve minutes for July 27, 1999, formal & budget sessions - County Judge.

* C) Approve minutes for August 3, 1999, formal & budget sessions - County Judge.

* D) Approve minutes for August 10, 1999, formal & budget sessions - County Judge.

* E) Approve minutes for January 25, 2000, formal session - County Judge.

8. ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

A) Canvas votes for the Local Option Election, Justice of the Peace Precinct #7 for "the Legal Sale of Mixed Beverages" conducted on February 5, 2000, at Corral City Town Hall, 14007 Corral City Drive, Corral City, Texas, Denton County - County Judge.

9. HEALTH

A) Approval of the contract with Tarrant County for Ryan White III, HIV Early Intervention Clinic funding - County Judge.

10. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of accepting a gift of a Glock 10mm hand gun and a donation of $500.00 to our lake patrol program - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

11. COUNTY PLANNING

A) Approve March 14, 2000, at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a public hearing to consider and approve the re-plat of Lot 9, Polo Club Addition - 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. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Easement Agreements for the Bridge Replacement and Road Reconstruction for Mustang, Parvin and Mobberly Roads between Denton County and the following properly owners;

a) Patrick & Tracy Burns, Mustang Road Parcel 1
b) G. A. Moore, Mustang Road Parcel 2
c) James & Margaret Pickrel, Mustang Road Parcel 3
d) Bonnie Moore, as surviving spouse of Randall Moore, Mustang Road Parcel 4
e) J. Earnest & Mary Talley, Mobberly Road Parcel 1
f) J. Earnest & Mary Talley, Mobberly Road Parcel 2
g) Samuel A. & Nena Piga, Mobberly Road Parcel 3
h) Nettie Mae Jackson, as surviving spouse of J.C. Jackson & Barney Muriel Jackson, Parvin Road Parcel 1
i) Helen Mahard, Parvin Road Parcel 2
j) Sammie Jean & John C. Carey, Parvin Road Parcel 3 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-01-00)

* C) Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Krugerville and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 2-1-00)

* D) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County and Harold A. O'Neil Company, for office space for the Denton County Constable, Precinct #4 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-01-00)

E) Approve (1) granting exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(4), professional service contract, and (2) award of contract(s) for right-of-way acquisition - County Judge.

F) Approval of resignations of Bob Wilson and Jack Hurst and the Appointment of Vaughn Andrus and John Wheat to the Board of the Denton County Development District No. 4 - County Judge.

G) Approval of ATM Placement Agreement between First State Bank of Texas and Denton County, Texas for an Automatic Teller Machine in the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

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) Identification of parties and claims regarding possible breach of warranties and defects as relates to the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

E) Contemplated litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government code, discuss Attorney General's Open Record Records Decision on Denton Record-Chronicle's public information requests and possibility of initiating filing a Declaratory Judgment action in Travis County seeking relief from compliance with the decision - County Judge.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

7. ADJOURNMENT