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

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

Timed Agenda Items:  10. 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. 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. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Acceptance of report of proceeds from Miscellaneous Office Furniture Surplus Sale and approval to hold items not sold for auction at a later date, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Bridge Rehabilitation/Repair, Bid #02-00-1311, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* C) Approval of rejection of bids for a Double Drum Vibratory Roller, Bid #02-00-1310, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for a Double Drum Vibratory Roller, Bid #03-00-1329, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* E) Approval of award of bid for Window Glazing and Window Washing - Carroll Building, Bid #02-00-1313, to Collins and Associates for $21,569.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* F) Approval of renewal for Road Signs, Bid #04-98-1165, to Vulcan Signs, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101000 for contract labor for Constable Precinct #5 in the amount of $800 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101010 for training and education for Centralized Road and Bridge in the amount of $5,224 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101050 for office machines for County Clerk in the amount of $444 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101040 for office supplies for County Auditor in the amount of $1,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for April 11, 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 28, 2000 - Formal Session - County Judge.

10. ELECTION DEPARTMENT

9:15 a.m. A) Approval of Early Voting and Election Day Polling Sites for the Special Election for State Representative District 64 and any appropriate action - 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

13. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Extension of Contract between Denton County, Texas and Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc., for Engineering Services for the Extension of Parker Road from West of Dozier in Carrollton, Texas to West of Midway Road in Plano, Texas - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* C) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and MHMR of Denton County, Texas - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* D) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton Count and Paul C. Guzik d/b/a PCG Enterprises for office space in Lewisville for Adult Probation - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* E) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Wise County, Texas for regulation, approval, inspection and issuing of applicable certifications of compliance to Stone Creek Manufactured Home Rental Community - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* F) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and TWU Cares - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* H) Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement between the City of Carrollton and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

* I) Approval of Juvenile Detention Closed Circuit Television System Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Security Systems, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4-00)

J) Approval of Service Agreement Renewal between Denton County, Texas and The VINE Company - 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.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17. ADJOURNMENT