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

TUESDAY, MAY 23, 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 award of bid for a Double Drum Vibratory Roller, Bid #03-00-1329, to HiWay Equipment Company for $25,384.18, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Emulsifies Asphalt (CRS-2, CRS-2H, AEP, SS-1), Bid #04-00-1332, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101500 for Lease Payments and Computers for Computer Systems/County-Wide in the amount of $19,270 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101510 for gasoline for License and Weights in the amount of $3,350 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101370 for Non-Departmental Personnel Contingency for Various County Departments in the amount of $10,366 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101420 for Radios and Radars for Courthouse Security Fund in the amount of $2,475 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101430 for computers for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $1,600 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101450 for computers for Commissioner Precinct #2 in the amount of $1,600 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101470 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Computer Supplies for Department of Information Services in the amount of $10,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101530 for Training/Education for County Clerk in the amount of $3,000 - County Judge.

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 23, 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. (Formal 5-16-00)

C) Approval of change in language related to the posting of Order making Appointments for personnel actions - Commissioner Precinct #3. (Formal 5-16-00)

* D) Approve revision to the Salary Administration Guidelines - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* E) Approval of job description for Accountant in the County Auditor's Department - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for May 9, 2000 - Formal Session - County Judge.

10. SHERIFF

* A) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Domestic Animal Control with the Town of Aubrey - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

11. BOARDS & COMMITTEES

A) Approve the recommendation of Denton County to the executive board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

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 a resolution inviting the State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to conduct an electronic infrastructure review (e-Texas) - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Upper Trinity Regional Water District Agreement with Denton County for Board Representation - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* C) Approval of: A) Denton County Commissioners Court Resolution and B) Tax Abatement Agreement between AIL Investment, L.P., and Denton County, Texas - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* D) Approval of: a) the Project for Road Improvements to various roads in Krugerville and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Krugerville and Denton County, Texas, for various road improvements - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

* E) Approval of: A) vacation of a road described as a portion of John Wiley road and B) conveyance of right-of-way to adjoining property owners, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob J. Wright - County Judge. (Briefing 5-16-00)

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, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Carole Keeton Rylander, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - County Judge.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Robert Chick v. W.K. Baldridge; W.L. Bays; Howard L. Sublett; Sherri Adelstein; 16th Judicial District, Denton County, Texas; Jim Willett. Sr., Warden, et al., Cause No. A-99CV-173-SS, pending in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT