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

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000, 9:00 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) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Bid #03-00-1328, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101080 for contract labor and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for Emergency Management in the amount of $879 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101090 to increase revenues and allocate state training fees for Criminal District Attorney, Constables Precinct 1-6, and the Fire Marshall in the amount of $9,215 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101100 for operating supplies for License & Weights in the amount of $150 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101110 for shop tools equipment for Vehicle Maintenance in the amount of $3,900 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101130 for computer maintenance for Jury & Grand Jury in the amount of $150 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101060 for Incentive Pay/Benefits and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for Various Departments in the amount of $12,774 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101160 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for Historical Commission Preservation Grant in the amount of $35,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101250 for Operating Equipment and Equipment Maintenance and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for Courthouse Security in the amount of $6,648 - County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for April 25, 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) Approval of minutes for April 11, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

10. SHERIFF

* A) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for lake patrol with the Town of Hickory Creek - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

11. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve Final Plat for Castle Hills Phase II Section D, Commissioner Precinct Two - 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) Approve the deletion of Section III from the Denton County Secure Storage Policy adopted December 20, 1994 - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

B) Approval Adult Probation utilizing the Old Information Services Building at 319 E. Oak Street until a space study can be done - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Interlcoal 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 Homes Rental Community - County Judge. (Briefing 4-4, 11, & 18 - 2000)

C) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement between Denton County and Wright Construction Co., Inc. for kitchen expansion and security enhancement of the Denton County Pre-Trial Facility, Enforcement Center - County Judge.

* D) Approval of amendment to Inmate Pay Phone Agreement between Evercom Systems, Inc. and Denton County, Texas - County Judge. (Briefing 4-18-00)

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: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2) Discussion of Legal Option concerning the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Wise County, Texas - County Judge.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Town of Northlake v. Denton County - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT