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

TUESDAY, JULY 11, 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 renewal for CMAP (Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement), Bid #07-99-1235, to APAC-Texas, Inc. for $45.00 per ton and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Travel Management, RFP #06-00-1370, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 6-23-00)

* C) Approval of renewal for Election Supplies, Bid #05-99-1223, to Hart Information Services and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101910 for Computers for Elections Administration in the amount of $1,754 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101920 for Computer Supplies for Human Resources in the amount of $225 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101940 for Contract Labor and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for License and Weights in the amount of $720 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102010 for Training and Education and Office Supplies for Economic Development in the amount of $700 - County Judge.

E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102040 for Computer Supplies for Computer Systems/County- Wide in the amount of $22,300 - County Judge.

F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102050 for Office Supplies for County Auditor in the amount of $1,000 - County Judge.

G) Presentation of Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for July 11, 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 changes of the job description of the Communications Director in the Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

C) Approve revision to the Salary Administration Guidelines - County Judge.

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for June 20, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

* B) Approval of minutes for June 27, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

10. PROBATION

* A) Approve the resolution for the continuation of Intensive Hone-Based Services Grant Number JA-14166-02 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

11. COUNTY FACILITIES/OPERATIONS

A) Discussion of the Charlie J. Cole Building - 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 use of the Commissioners Courtroom, by Lynn Schrack on August 18, 2000 from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Acceptance of the approved funds allotted to Denton Count for Child Victim Intervention Specialist Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office (Grant Number VA-99V30-13989-03) - County Judge.

* C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

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); Carole Keeton Rylander, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT