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

TUESDAY, MAY 9, 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. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101230 for asphalt products and surface treatment aggregate for Centralized Road and Bridge in the amount of $184,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101260 for training and education for CHOS Museum in the amount of $200 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101240 for computers for District Attorney Hot Check Department in the amount of $3,350 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101270 for computers for Computer Systems/County-Wide in the amount of $1,714 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101280 for Law/Reference Books for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $5,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101300 for computers for 211th District Court in the amount of $342 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101340 for office supplies for commissioners Court in the amount of $743 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101350 for Court Support - Mediation Services for Judiciary and Court Support in the amount of $24,941 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

7. HUMAN RESOURCES

A) Approval of any action affecting new and current employees, full-time, part-time, including but not limited to: approval of Order Making Appointment forms, promotions, demotions, rehires, transfers, and salary adjustments. (The appointments for May 9, 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 a new position (Traffic Enforcement Deputy, Grade 21) and new job description, Precinct #2 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

C) Approve a new position (Court Clerk, Grade 14) for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #5 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* D) Approve revision to Policy #6.4 (Incentive Pay) - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

8. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for April 25, 2000 - Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

9. ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

A) Approval of the Canvass of Votes for the May 6, 2000 Town of Clark Incorporation Special Election - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

B) Approval of the Canvass of Votes for the May 6, 2000 State Representative District 64 Special Election - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

10. GRANTS

A) Approval of the application for the National School Lunch Program - County Judge.

11. SHERIFF

A) Approval of:

1) exemption from bidding emergency repairs to existing plumbing supply and sewer lines in the kitchen at the Denton county Jail according to the provisions of Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(1) & (2) due to an item that must be purchased because it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to preserve the property of the county land an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the residents of the county;
2) appropriate funds for emergency repairs to existing plumbing supply and sewer lines in the kitchen in the Denton County Jail from line item 01-2900-00-00, Reserve Funds to 01-6641-50-80, Jail Facility Plumbing Supplies; and
3) award CBS Mechanical, Inc. for emergency repairs to existing plumbing supply and sewer lines in the kitchen at the Denton County Jail oversight of CBS Mechanical to be performed by Huber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc. - County Judge.

* B) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Services with the Town of Hackberry - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

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 Building Usage requested by TWU Cares Health Care Center, Betty N. Adams, for the reserving of 25 parking spaces outside the Denton County Courts Building on May 17, 2000 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of TWU Cares Health Center open house - County Judge. (Briefing 4-25; 5-2-00)

* B) Approval to amend the contract of the University of North Texas Dispute Resolution System of Denton County and include Option II funding for the purpose of addressing the requirements of the State Settlement Week Program and any appropriate action - Commissioner Precinct Two.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement between Denton County and Jagoe-Public Company for kitchen expansion and security enhancement of the Denton County Pre-Trial Facility, Enforcement Center - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* C) Approval of Electronic Payment Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Frost National Bank - San Antonio - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* D) Approval of the Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County, Texas for Fiber Optics Services - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* E) Approval of Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Collins and Associates, Inc., for Window Glazing and Window Washing for the Joseph A. Carroll Building - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* F) Approval to not Renew the Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of Lewisville and Denton County, Texas, for the Law Enforcement Area "Crider Road" - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

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: Contemplated Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code, discuss potential litigation re: Claim of Martha Myers Fortune - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT