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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR VERNON PORTS
Restoration Fellowship Church/Flower Mound

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 for Uniforms, Sheriff's Department, Bid #05-00-1367, to Direct Action Uniforms and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

B) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Concrete, Bid #05-00-1342, to Calvert Paving for $10,380.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

C) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Tile, Bid #05-00-1349, and Alternate #1 to Fabulous Floors for $50,250.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

D) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Earthwork, Bid #05-00-1338, to Calvert Paving for $20,890.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

E) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Asphalt, Bid #05-00-1339, to Calvert Paving for $14,537.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

F) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Doors, Frames & Finish Hardware, Bid #05-00-1347, to Performance Door & Hardware for $83,210.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

G) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Painting, Bid #05-00-1352 to Wright Painting for $56,950.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

H) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Resilient Flooring and Carpet, Bid #05-00-1351, to Fabulous Floors for $61,100.00, and any appropriate action -

I) Approval of award of bid for Janitorial Paper Products, Bid #07-00-1379, to M.A.N.S. Dist, for Items #1 and 4, Reinert Paper for Items #5 and 8, Interboro Packaging for Item #6 and Lind Paper for Items #2, 3 and 7, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

J) Approval of award for Trunked Radio System Audio Logger, RFP #08-00-1389, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

K) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Briefing Room Seating, Bid #05-00-1334, to American Seating Company for $44,188.13, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

L) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Food Service Equipment, Bid #05-00-1333, to Gernsbacher's Inc. for $81,697.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

M) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building - Detention Control Systems, Bid #09-00-1391, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102780 for remodeling expense for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $28,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102790 for Health Insurance Fund for Transfer of Funds Department in the amount of $288,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102800 for Non-Departmental Personnel Contingency for Various County Departments in the amount of $17,750 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102880 for Consultant Fees for County Operations in the amount of $15,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* E) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request #102890 for Attorney Fees/Denton -Tarrant County Line for Non-Departmental in the amount of $47,839 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102910 for Legal Ads and Litigation Expense for Criminal District Attorney Civil-Division including the transfer of funds from the DA Hot check-Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $8,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102940 for Architect Fees for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program in the amount of $46,814 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102950 for gasoline for License & Weights and Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $5,000 - County Judge.

I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102960 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Health Insurance Funds for Miscellaneous Revenue in the amount of $205,000 - County Judge.

J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102970 for Attorney Fees/Denton-Tarrant County Line for Non-Departmental in the amount of $213,080 - County Judge.

K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102980 for Incentive pay/benefits for Various County Departments in the amount of $8,569 - County Judge.

L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102990 for Health Insurance Fund for Transfer of Funds Department in the amount of $530,000 - County Judge.

M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #103000 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for Centralized Road and Bridge in the amount of $3,900 - County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for September 19, 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 revision to the 2000 Holiday Schedule - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

C) Approve the reclassifications of Voter Registration Clerk, slot 001-VR to Grade 15 Step 5 and Voter Registration Clerk Slot 002-VR to Grade 17 Step 4, effective October 1, 2000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

D) Approve corrections to FY 2001 budget - County Judge.

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for September 5, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

10. ELECTION DEPARTMENT

A) Approval of staff recommendation for election judges, alternate and polling sites for election year 2001 - Commissioners Court.

B) Approval of any action regarding Election Judge and Alternate for City of Roanoke Local Option Election, October 7, 2000 - County Judge.

11. HEALTH

A) Approval of the utilization of Texas Department of Health grant funding - County Judge.

12. CENTRALIZED ROAD& BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Accept the Road Superintendent Report for the month of August 2000 - County Judge.

13. STANDING ITEMS

A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress, and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - Commissioners Curt

B) Approval of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects - Commissioners Court

C) Approval of any action regarding Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

D) Approval of any action regarding the 77th Legislative Session - Commissioners Court.

E) Approve instating a Local Disaster Declaration for Threat of Wildland Fires in Denton County due to drought conditions, and any appropriate action - Commissioners Court.

14. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of a request for $10,000, to assist in the funding of Water Summit 2001, a 2 ½ day educational program to be presented by Denton County Water Council, Texas Rural Association, and the TAEX Service - Commissioner, Precinct #1. (Briefing 9-12-00)

B) Approval of any action to bring current from last year the Notice of Fees to be charged by the Sheriff and Constables of Denton County - County Judge.

C) Approval of the use of the Courthouse on the Square's Lawn for Volunteerism and Citizen Democracy & Grass Roots Activism - County Judge.

15. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County, Texas and DENCO Area 911 District - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* C) Approval and Ratification of the contract with NCN, The Theater Marketing Company and Denton County, Texas, for Multi-Media advertising contract Number 252905 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-C - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

* E) Approve the Amended Food Services Contract with Mid States Services, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

F) Approval of :a) exemption from bidding for the Magistrate Agreement between Stephen Wohr and Denton County, Texas, as a professional Service Agreement according to Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(4); and b) approval of the Magistrate Agreement from Denton County, Texas and Stephen Wohr - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

G) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9650 between Denton County and CBS Mechanical, Inc., for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th Floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

H) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9450 between Denton County and Design Masonry for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th Floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

I) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9495 between Denton County and Performance Door and Hardware, Inc. for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th Floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

J) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9507 between Denton County and Wilks Masonry Corporation for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements - County Judge.

K) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9450 between Denton County and Performance Door and Hardware, Inc. for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements - County Judge.

L) Approval of Performance Bond of Aristocrat Fund XX, L.P. for Ponderosa Estates, Ponder, Texas - County Judge.

M) Approval of Lewisville Lake Bridge Corridor Feasibility Study Interlocal Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) - County Judge.

N) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District #1 - County Judge.

O) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Trophy Club - County Judge.

P) Approval of the Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the City of Sanger - County Judge.

Q) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District#2 - County Judge.

R) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the City of Highland Village for Ambulance Service - County Judge.

S) Approval of Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement between Denton County and Koch Financial Corporation - County Judge.

16. 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: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Rubber Workers Local 307 Federal Credit Union v. Robert Eberhart, individually and D/B/A Bob's Towing Company; Winter Motor Company, Inc., Tranum-Dick, Inc., D/B/A Tranum Company; Leslie Corbitt; Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, N.A.; Mary Horn (as Tax Assessor/Collector of Denton County, Texas), and Old Republic Surety Company, Cause No. GC-99-00664 in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT