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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. A) 9:15 A.M.
3. B) 9:20 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR JOSE LOPEZ
Templo Vida Nueva/Denton

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 HEARINGS

9:15 a.m. A) Approve a Special Use Permit for Tract 9 and 8A, Abstract 1322, for a Fresh water Treatment Facility subject to the Landscaping Ordinance of the City of Denton as requested by the City of Denton and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - Commissioners Court.

9:20a.m. B) Approve a Special Permit for Lot 7, Block C, Butterfield Junction Subdivision for an Accessory Building Use (Barn/Dwelling), as requested by Tom and Diane Kinzer and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - 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 award of bid for Denton County Courts Building, Sound Systems, Bid #05-00-1357, to Communication Concepts for $66,664.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

B) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building, Detention Equipment, Bid #05-00-1388, to G-S Company Wire & Iron Works for $64,619.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

C) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building, Detention Control Systems, Bid #09-00-1391, to Metroplex Control Systems for $18,950.00, any appropriate action - County Judge.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100120 for Building Insurance for Non-Departmental in the amount of $16,318 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100130 for Bridge Consultant Fees and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for Centralized Road & Bridge Department in the amount of $75,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100140 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for Historical Commission Preservation Grant in the amount of $35,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

8. HUMAN RESOURCE

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for October 31, 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.)

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of the minutes for October 10, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

* B) Approval of the minutes for October 17, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

10. ELECTION DEPARTMENT

A) Approval of staff recommendations for election judge, alternates and polling sites for the election year 2001 - Commissioners Court.

11. PROBATION

* A) Approve the grant application to the Criminal Justice Division Office of the Governor in support of the Juvenile Probation Department Intensive In-Home Family Counseling Program - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* B) Approve the grant application to the Criminal Justice Division Office of the Governor in support of the Juvenile Probation Department At-Risk Youth Assessment Project - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

12. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve Final Plat for Plain Hill Estates, Phase 1, Precinct #4 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

13. STANDING ITEMS
A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress, and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - 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.

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 Building Usage requested by James J. Johnson, for the use to the Commissioners Courtroom & Conference Room on February 11, 2001 from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of the Joseph Rumbaugh Oration Contest, Region #3, held by the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

15. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Westlaw Subscriber Agreement for the Denton County Law Library - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hopkins County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hopkins County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hood County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hood County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Parker County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Parker County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* I) Approval of: A) the Project, and B) the Interlocal Agreement between Denton County and the City of Dallas for Rosemeade Parkway from Marsh Lane to President George Bush Turnpike,- County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* J) Approval of: a) the Project for improvements to Dobbs Road and Main Street, b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Lake Dallas and Denton County, Texas, for improvements to Dobbs Road and Main Street, and c) funding through the Better Safer Road Bond Program, Commissioner, Precinct #1's Special Projects Fund - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

K) Approval of Professional Services Agreement and Contract for Records Management and Imaging System between Government Records Services and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

* L) Approval of Contract between Denton County, Texas and Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for Engineering Services for the FM 2181 Project - County Judge. (Briefing 10-24-00)

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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); Save Our Sanger, an unincorporated association v. Commissioners Court of Denton County, Commissioners Jeff Krueger, Commissioner Sandy Jacobs, Commissioner Scott Armey, and Commissioner Jim Carter, Cause No. 2000-50212-367 the 367th Judicial Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071; Denton County v. Carole Keeton Rylander, Texas Comptroller of Public Affairs - County Judge.

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT