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

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. A) 9:00 A.M.
3. B) 9:15 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 HEARINGS

9:00 a.m. A) Approve the Replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block a, Springer Acres, Commissioner, Precinct One - County Judge.

9:15 a.m. B) Approve the Replat of Lot 31, Quail Run Addition, into Lots 31A, 31B, 31,C, 31D, and 31E, Commissioner, Precinct One - County Judge.

4. RESOLUTIONS

A) Approval of resolution proclaiming March 5th - 11th, 2000, as Local Severe Weather Awareness Week - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

5. 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.

6. COUNTY AUDITOR

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 the County Investment Report for the Quarter Ending 12/31/1999 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

7. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for County Clerk Records Management and Imaging System, RFP #01-00-1278, appointment of evaluation committee, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* B) Approval of appointment of Steering Committee for JJAEP facility and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* C) Approval of appointment of Citizen Review Committee for JJAEP facility and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-000)

* D) Approval of renewal for flexible base (Grade 1, Type A) Bid #02-99-1201, to Martin Marietta for $3.00 per ton Origin and $8.52 per ton Destination, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* E) Approval of renewal for vending services, RFP #02-98-1159, to AVS Services, Ltd., and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* F) Approval of RFQ for Engineering Services for Charlie J. Cole Justice Center, and appointment of Evaluation Committee and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* G) Approval to declare miscellaneous office furniture surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale, advertising and any appropriate action - County Judge.

8. BUDGET

* A) Approve the 2000-01 budget process and any appropriate action: - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

1. Direct the Budget Officer to present a balanced "no tax increase" budget for 2000 - 20001.
2. Approve the Proposed 2000-2001 Budget Planning Calendar.
3. Approve Budget Philosophy Memo for 2000-2001 to Elected Officials and Department Heads.
4. Approve County Goals for 2000-2001.
5. Approve Mission Statement for 2000-2001.

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100800 for operating supplies for County Extension in the amount of $450 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100810 for computers for 393rd District Court in the amount of $1,175 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100780 to increase revenues, and allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for Metro Alien Task Force Grant - Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $13,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100820 to increase revenues, and allocate expenditures for salary, assistants/benefits and various other line items for Underage Drinking Grant - Sheriff's Department in the amount of $85,098 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 7, 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.)

10. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for February 22, 2000, formal session - County Judge.

11. 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.

12. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of building usage, by Patti Castleberry, for the use of Carrollton Government Center on March 3, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., for the purpose of Homeowners Association Meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* B) Approval of building usage, by Shari Withey, for the North Side of the Courthouse Lawn of the 4th Annual Market on the Square for every Saturday, starting May 20, 2000 until October 28, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* C) Approve the use of the Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn, (Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room in case of inclement weather), for a wedding to be held on Saturday, March 11, 2000, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., as requested by Ms. Terri Holland - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

13. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for ambulance service between Denton County and the City of Denton - County Judge. (Briefing 2-29-00)

* C) Approval of service agreement between Denton County and Ann's Haven Hospice/The Visiting Nurse Association of Denton County, Texas. (Briefing 2-29-00)

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.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17. ADJOURNMENT