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

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. A) 9:15 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR NOLLAN SUCHER
Faith Lutheran Church/Flower Mound

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

9:15 a.m. A) Approve the Replat of Lot 9, Polo Club Addition into Lots 9R1 and 9R2, Commissioner, Precinct Four - County Judge.

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

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) Approval of the County Expenditure Statement, 2000 for the State of Texas Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution - County Judge.

6. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100790 for computers for Centralized Road and Bridge in the amount of $7,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100770 to increase revenues, allocate expenditures, transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency and the creation of a new line items for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for the Violence Against Women (VAWA) Intern Project Grant - Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $27,602 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100830 for Tax Statements for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $5,960 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100860 for office furniture and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for CHOS Museum Tourism/Preservation Grant 2000 in the amount of $1,165 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100850 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for printed materials for CHOS Museum in the amount of $163 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100880 for contract labor for Juvenile Probation in the amount of $5,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100870 for contract labor for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #6 in the amount of $3,668 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100760 for pager expense and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for Records Management in the amount of $67 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100780 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of new line items 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 3-7-00)

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100840 for prior year purchases for various County Departments in the amount of $684,958 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 14, 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 a permanent downgrade of an Assistant Chief Deputy position (slot 049-TA), grade 20 to an Assistant Supervisor-Tax/Motor Vehicles position, grade 18 - Tax Assessor/Collector - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* C) Approve a request to hire a consultant to assist in the preparation and evaluation of RFP for benefit plan proposals - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for February 29, 2000, formal session - County Judge.

* B) Approval of a resolution approving the transfer of duties as Vital Statistics Registrar from the City of Denton to the County Clerk of Denton County, Texas - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

10. HEALTH

* A) Approval of revised committee recommendation for Human Service Organization fee for service cost reimbursement on a monthly basis - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* B) Approval for the existing Committee on Funding Human Service Organizations to serve as the Committee to review Human Service Organization proposals and make recommendations to Commissioners Court - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

11. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve the Replat of Lot 15, Block 1, Phase I, Dove Hollow Subdivision, Precinct Four - County Judge.

* B) Approve the Replat of Lot 14, Collingwood Estates, Precinct Four - County Judge.

* C) Approve the Final Plat for Horseshoe Addition, Phase III, Lots 11-18, Commissioner, Precinct One - 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. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of telecommuting with Tina Golden - Commissioner, Precinct Two. (Briefing 3-7-00)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of documents required for The Victim Notification Grant, VA 13611-02: a) comprehensive Certification; b) Certified Assurances; and c) Resolution from Governing Body - County Judge.

C) Approval of documents for The Criminal District Attorney Family Violence Intervention Grant, WF 13610-02: a) Comprehensive Certification; b) Certified Assurances; and c) Resolution from Governing Body - County Judge.

D) Approval of documents for The Prosecution Enhancement Grant, WF 13432-02: a) Comprehensive Certification; b) Certified Assurances; and c) Resolution from Governing Body - County Judge.

E) Approval of documents for The Intern Project Grant, WF 13926-02: a) Comprehensive Certification; b) Certified Assurances; and c) Resolution from Governing Body - County Judge.

F) Approval of documents for The Family Violence Grant, WF 13433-02: a) Comprehensive Certification; b) Certified Assurances; and c) Resolution from Governing Body - County Judge.

* G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post Adjudication Facility Services between Denton County and Cooke County - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

* H) Approval of Lease/Purchase Agreement between Newcourt Credit Group USA Inc. and Denton County for a PS 4 Turbo Sealer for use by the Hot Check Department of the Criminal District Attorney's Office and the District Clerk's Office - County Judge. (Briefing 3-7-00)

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.

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) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Bruce & Rhonda Huther v. Trustees of Sanger I.S.D. and Lamarc and Denton County, Texas; Cause No. GC-97-00777, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Caldwell v. Rylander, Cause No. 99-13088 in the 261st Judicial District Court of Travis County - County Judge.

G) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Blassingame & Osburn, A Professional Corporation and Robert H. Osburn v. Denton County, Texas et al. - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT