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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. A) 9:10 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
FATHER SWEENY
St. Mark Catholic Church/Denton County

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

9:10 a.m. A) Approve/Disapprove Re-Zoning of Tracts 33 and 34, Abstract 725 in the B. Lynch Survey from Agricultural to Residential R-2 as requested by Mr. Graig Irwin and Mr. Dale Irwin as recommended by the Denton County 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

A) 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.)

* B) Approval of Order finding: 1) excess funds in the amount of $37,856 from interest earnings are available in the 1996 Road Bond Project; 2) excess funds are not needed to fund any of the projects originally listed in the bond documentation; and 3) excess funds in the amount of $37,856 are to be allocated to the ITS transportation enhancement contract - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* C) Approval of Order finding: 1) excess funds in the amount of $240,000 from interest earnings are available in the 1999 Road Bond Project Fund; 2) excess funds are not needed to fund any of the projects originally listed in the bond documentation; and 3) excess funds in the amount of $240,000 are to be allocated to the ITS transportation enhancement contract for fiscal year 2001 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal for Gas and Diesel, Bid 10-98-1192, Lucky Oil Company, for a firm profit margin of $0.02, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

B) Approval of award of RFP #09-00-1394, Employee Benefit Insurance Plans and Related Services, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment #100200 for Elevator Maintenance for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $4,586 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment #100210 to increase revenues, and allocate expenditures and transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to Sheriff's Department in the amount of $55,524 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment #100220 to Increase Revenues, and allocate expenditures for Historical Commission Projects for Denton County Historical Commission in the amount of $1,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment #100230 to increase revenues, and allocate expenditures, transfer funds from Non-Departmental Contingency and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for salary, assistants/benefits and various line items for Sheriff's-Juvenile Accountability Grant in the amount of $52,505 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment #100240 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures and transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for Victim Notification Services for the Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $44,651 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment #100260 for Mobile Phone Expense for County Judge in the amount of $2,000 - County Judge.

G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100270 for Buildings and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for Non-Departmental in the amount of $15,000 - County Judge.

8. HUMAN RESOURCE

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for November 14, 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 a new License and Weights Deputy, Grade 21, Constable, Precinct #2-License and Weights Division - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

9. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of minutes for October 31, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

10. ELECTION DEPARTMENT

A) Approve the canvassing of the votes for the November 7, 2000 General Election - County Judge.

11. SHERIFF

* A) Approve the submittal of an application to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for continues funding for the GREENBELT/PUBLIC SAFETY UNIT program for the grant period 2001-2003 - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* B) Approve the Dedication Deed for the land used for the Sheriff's Office Gun Range with Galatyn Park Corporation (formerly Ranch Vista Development Company) - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

12. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve Final Plat for Castle Hills Golf Course, Commissioner, Precinct #2 - County Judge.

* B) Approve December 12, 2000 at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 12, Lakeview Estates - 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 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.

14. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of request of Building Usage requested by Robin Hyatt, Homeowners Association, for the use of the Carrollton Government Center Community Room on December 1, 2000, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Homeowners Association Meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-000

B) Approval of Presentation of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award by the National Purchasing Institute, Inc. to the Denton County Purchasing Department - County Judge.

C) Approval of a Preservation Grant to the Denton County Courthouse in the amount of $462,137 from the Texas Historical Commission and to declare Architexas as the firm most qualified to provide architectural services for the project, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

D) Approval of Resolution Declaring Expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt - County Judge.

15. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Ponder Volunteer Fire Department - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Sanger - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Roanoke - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Lewisville - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Lake Cities Volunteer Fire Department - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Argyle Volunteer Fire District - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* I) Approval of Extension of time to complete work under the Contract between Denton County, Texas and Paragon Project Resources, Inc., for Engineering Services for IH35E/FM 1171 Ramp Modification for an additional 12 months - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* J) Approval of the Agreement for Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector Substation Contract between Denton County and Minyard Food Stores - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* K) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Ann's Haven, The Visiting Nurse Association of Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* L Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Denton County Children's Advocacy Center - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* M) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Family Health Care, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* N) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Friends of the Family - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* N) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Greater Lewisville Youth and Family Services - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* O) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Metrocrest Social Service Center - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* P) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and PediPlace - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

* Q) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

R) Approval of Resolution regarding Criminal Justice Division funds and the Application for Violence Against Women Prosecution Enhancement Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

S) Approval of Resolution regarding Criminal Justice Division funds and the Continuation Funding Grant Application for Serious and Habitual Juvenile Prosecutor's Grant for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

T) Approval of Resolution regarding Criminal Justice Division funds and the Application for Criminal District Attorney's Family Violence Expansion Grant - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

U) Approval of Resolution regarding Criminal Justice Division funds and the Application for Child Abuse Prosecution Expansion Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge. (Briefing 11-7-00)

V) Approval of Resolution and Application for Family Violence Intervention Specialist Grant for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.

W) Approval of Resolution and Application for the Victim Notification System Grant for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.

X) Approval of Resolution and Application for Child Victim Intervention Specialist Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.

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): County of Denton v. James Michael Bell AKA James M. Bell (In Rem Only), Cause No. 99-0415-362, pending in the 362nd District Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

E) 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 Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

F) 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, Commissioner Jeff Krueger, Commissioner Sandy Jacobs, Commissioner Scott Armey, and Commissioner Jim Carter, Cause No. 2000-50212-367 in the 367th Judicial Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT