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

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. A) 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. PUBLIC HEARING

9:00 a.m. A) Approval of Supplement Petition requesting the Clarification of the Definition of the Project within Denton County Development District #4 and any appropriate action - Commissioners Court.

4. 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.

5. 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.)

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Earthwork, Bid #05-00-1338 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Asphalt Paving, Bid #05-00-1339 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Pavement, Bid #05-00-1340 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Landscapes, Bid #05-00-1341 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Concrete, Bid #05-00-1342 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

F) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Masonry, Bid #05-00-1343 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

G) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Structural & Miscellaneous Metals, Bid #05-00-1344 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

H) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Millwork, Bid #05-00-1345 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

I) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Glass & Glazing, Bid #05-00-1346 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

J) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Doors, Frames & Finish Hardware, Bid #05-00-1347 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

K) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Drywall, Bid $05-00-1348 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

L) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Tile, Bid #05-00-1349 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

M) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Terrazzo, Bid #05-00-1350 - County Judge.

N) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Resilient Flooring & Carpet, Bid #05-00-1351 - County Judge.

O) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Painting, Bid #05-00-1352 - County Judge.

P) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Miscellaneous Specialties, Bid #05-00-1353 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Q) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Toilet Partition & Accessories, Bid #05-00-1354 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

R) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Interior Signs, Bid #05-00-1355 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

S) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Detention Equipment, Bid #05-00-1356 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

T) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Sound System, Bid #05-00-1357 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

U) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Blinds, Bid #05-00-1358 - County Judge.

V) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Furniture, Bid #05-00-1359 - County Judge.

W) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Courtroom Seating, Bid #05-00-1360 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

X) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Mechanical & Plumbing, Bid #05-00-1361 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Y) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Fire Protection, Bid #05-00-1362 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Z) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Electrical, Bid #05-00-1363 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

AA) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building, Testing & Balancing, Bid #05-00-1364 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

BB) Approval of authority to advertise for Letters of Interest from engineering firms for the Improvements to SH 121 project and any appropriate action - County Judge.

CC) Approval of award to Jagoe-Public Company for Reconstruction of Robson Ranch Road, Bid #03-00-1327 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

* DD) Approval of renewal for Lawn Maintenance Service, Bid #04-99-1208, to Tandem Lawn Service, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* EE) Approval of renewal of Bid #01-99-1197, Pickup and Delivery of Election supplies, with Duryea Moving and Storage, Inc. and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* FF) Approval to donate the attached list of miscellaneous surplus computer systems to Juvenile Diversionary of Denton and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Denton - County Judge. (Briefing 5-900)

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101490 for various line items for Department Information Services in the amount of $4,713 - County Judge.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101480 for Training/Education for Telephone Department in the amount of $430 - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101320 for contract labor for Emergency Management in the amount of $878 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101330 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for Sheriff's Department in the amount of $9,970 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-2-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101310 for Salary, Assistants/Benefits line items for Criminal District Attorney-Civil Division in the amount of $8,629 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101400 for Salary, Assistants/Benefits line items for Sheriff's Department in the amount of $26,216 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101390 for computers for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $1,455 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101380 for contract labor for Print/Mail Department in the amount of $1,700 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101360 for computers for License and Weights in the amount of $3,195 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101410 for vehicle repairs for Constable Precinct #2 in the amount of $1,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

8. 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 changing a part-time systems Support Specialist position (slot 004-CS) into a full-time position - Information Services - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

C) Approval of change in language related to the posting of Order Making Appointments for personnel actions - Commissioner Precinct #3. (Briefing 5-9-00)

D) Approve job description for Street and Map Coordinator in the Elections Department - County Judge.

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of the May 2, 2000 minutes - Formal Session - County Judge.

10. COUNTY PLANNING

* A) Approve Final Plat for Castle Hills Phase III, Section A, Precinct Two - County Judge.

* B) Approve Final Plat for Castle Hills Community Center, Precinct Two - County Judge.

* C) Approve the Replat of Castle Hills, Phase II, Section C, Precinct Two - 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

* A) Approve the acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Sandy Jacobs for the calendar year 1999 - Commissioner Precinct #2. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* B) Approve the acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Scott Armey for the calendar year 1999 - Commissioner Precinct #3. (Briefing 5-9-00)

* C) Approval of Building Usage requested by Harold Jackson for the use of the Denton County Courthouse steps for June 5th and 6th, 2000 from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

13. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9435 between Denton County and R3M, Inc. for the Pre-Trail Center Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition and Security Enhancements of the Sheriff's Department - County Judge. (Briefing 5-9-00)

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.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A), Steven Gambles - County Judge.

15. RECESS

16. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

17. ADJOURNMENT