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

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

4. A) 9:15 A.M.
4. B) 9:20 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR DAVID FREEHLING
Trinity Presbyterian Church/The Colony

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. RESOLUTIONS

A) Approval of resolution honoring Jeanette Jones, Tax Assessor/Collector Office, for twenty-seven years of service to Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

B) Approval of resolution designating the week of April 9 - April 15, 2000 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

4. PUBLIC HEARING

9:15 a.m. A) Approve variance from western side yard set back and increase east side yard set back to 33 feet on Tract 97, Abstract 29, as requested by Mr. & Mrs. Terry Howard and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - Commissioners Court.

9:20 a.m. B) Approve the Replat of Lot 9, Polo club Addition, into Lots 9R1 and 9R2, Commissioner, Precinct Four, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Public Hearing Recessed 3-14-00)

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

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.)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100890 for computer supplies for Department of Information Services-Computer System/County Wide in the amount of $7,370 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

B) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request #100900 for Consultant Fees for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $25,775 - County Judge.

C) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request #100910 for Attorney Fees/Denton-Tarrant County Line for Non-Departmental in the amount of $13,128 - County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for March 21, 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.)

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve minutes for March 7, 2000, formal session - County Judge.

10. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve April 4, 2000 at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a public hearing to consider an appeal to a decision of the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance as requested by Mr. Charles Whittenburg - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

* B) Approve Final Plat for Stony Village, Lots 1 - 6, Block A, Precinct Four - County Judge.

* C) Approve Final Plat for Chase Oaks Estates, phase II, Lots 1 & 2, PRCT. 1 - 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 and acceptance of the Denton County Arson Task Force trailer - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

* B) Approval of building usage, requested by Paula C. Carpenter, for the use of Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on Saturday, august 19, 2000, from 7:45 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for the purpose for a bridal ceremony - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

13. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the contract between Denton County, Texas and Canyon Lake Ranch, Inc., for the 2000 Employee Picnic and Awards Ceremony - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

* C) Approval of service agreement between Denton County and Family Health Care, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

* D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the City of Lewisville - County Judge. (Briefing 3-14-00)

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