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

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 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) Approve Resolution commending John Gardner for faithful service as Denton County Fire Marshal and
Emergency Management Coordinator - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

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. TREASURER

* A) Approval of Payroll.

8. PURCHASING

A) Approval of exemption from bidding for Visual Alarms at the Denton County Courts Building according to the provisions of §262.024(a)(2) of the Local Government Code, approval of contract with Huber, Hunt & Nichols, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

9. BUDGET

A) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request #101170 for Repairs and Maintenance for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $59,469 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101180 for Architect Fees and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 199-2000 for Courthouse-on-the-Square in the amount of $38,500 - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101070 for Psychiatric Service for County Court at Law #1 in the amount of $2,500 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

10. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for April 18, 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 revision of Policy #7.1 (Application for Employment) - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve minutes for April 4, 2000 - Formal Session - County Judge.

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approve contract with VERTEX to manage Denton County's application to the Federal Government for (SCAAP) Alien Assistance Reimbursement - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

B) Approve the creation of one additional Court Bailiff Slot - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

13. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

* A) Approval of appointment of Jim Carter to the Conference of Urban Counties Intergovernment Relations Standing Committee - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

14. 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.

15. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of Building Usage Requested by Sharon Leake for the use of the Commissioners Courtroom and
the Courthouse Lawn on Sunday, December 17, 2000, from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of Grace Temple Baptist Church, Christmas-on-the-Square (music) - County Judge. (Briefing 4-11-00)

B) Approval of building usage request by Mark Hannah Jr. for the use of the 1896 Room on Saturday, April 22, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of a small wedding - County Judge.

16. LEGAL

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

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

C) 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)

17. 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) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1) Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee: Thomas F. Keever, Office of the District Attorney, Civil Division - County Judge.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (a) (1); Blassingame & Osburn, A Professional Corporation and Robert H. Osburn v. Sherri Adelstein, District Clerk, and Tracy Kunkle, Former District Clerk - County Judge.

18. RECESS

19. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

20. ADJOURNMENT