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

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS:  3. A) 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

9:15 a.m. A) Approve an appeal of the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance as requested by Mr. Charles Whittenburg and allow two special use permits be issued for each of two used manufactured homes in the J. Wilson Survey, Abstract 1409A, Tract 3D - County Judge.

4. RESOLUTIONS

A) Approval of resolution for April being the month of Child Abuse Prevention Month - County Judge.

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. PURCHASING
* A) Acceptance of report from Miscellaneous Computer Surplus Sale and approval to donate unsold items to local charities, schools, and the Texas Correctional Industries - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* B) Approval of award of bid for Janitorial supplies, Bid #01-100-1295, to Five Star Supply for Section 1 and 4, Guest Products for Section 2 and Empire Paper for Section 3, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* C) Approval to declare a RS/6000 Unix Server surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale, advertising and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Reconstruction of Robson Ranch Road, Bid #03-00-1327, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

E) Approval of selecting Architexas the most qualified firm for Architectural Services for the Texas Historic Courthouse Master Plan and authorize contract negotiations and any appropriate action - County Judge.

8. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100990 for prior year purchases for various County Departments in the amount of $4,374 - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for April 4, 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 revisions to three job descriptions (Election/VR Clerk, Street & Map Coordinator, and Voter Registration Coordinator) in the Elections Department - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

10. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve minutes for March 21, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

11. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve May 9, 2000 at 9:15 A.M. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the replat of Lot 67, Songbird Addition - County Judge.

* B) Approve final plat for Indian Sky Addition, Lots 6 & 7, Block A, 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 resolution proclaiming April 10-April 16, 2000 as Environmental Crime Prevention Week - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

B) Approval of Supplemental Petition Requesting The Clarification of The Definition of The Project within Denton County Development District No. 4 and setting a Public Hearing - County Judge.

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14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for ambulance service between Denton County, Texas and the City of Southlake - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* C) Approval of the authorization by Denton County for Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. to execute a contract with Halff Associates associated with FM 3040 Bypass - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* D) Approval of resolution for Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office Child Victim Intervention Specialist Grant - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* E) Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for fire protection between Denton County, Texas and the City of Southlake - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for fire protection between Denton County, Texas and the Lake Cities Volunteer Fire Department - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

* G) Approval of Agreement between LabOne, Inc. and Denton County, Texas for laboratory testing services - County Judge. (Briefing 3-28-00)

H) Approval of New Payment Terms for the Lease/Purchase of the Turbo Pressure Sealer for the Hot Check Division of the Criminal District Attorney's Office and the District Clerk's Office - County Judge.

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); Khosrow Sadeghian v. Jimmy White and The District Clerk of Denton County, Texas in the Probate Court of Denton County; Cause No. GC-98-00850-01 - County Judge.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County, Texas v. American Insurance Management, Inc., et al., Cause No. 4:99-cv-253 pending in the United States District Court, Eastern District, Sherman Division - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT