Denton County, Texas, Seal

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


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000, 9:30 A.M.

REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUESTS

1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Cargo Trailers, Bid #12-00-1400 - County Judge.

B) Discussion to declare miscellaneous office furniture and law books surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale, advertising and to dispose of unsold items for scrap metal - County Judge.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100350 for salaries, benefits and other line items for the Sheriff's Department in the amount of $36,206 - County Judge.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100420 to Increase Revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/Benefits and Office Supplies for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $20,962 - County Judge.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100430 for Computers for County Extension in the amount of $500 - County Judge.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100440 for Computers for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $3,104 - County Judge.

E) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100450 for Repairs and Maintenance for Denton County Courts Building including the transfer of funds from the DA Hot Check-Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $1,400 - County Judge.

F) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100460 for Professional Liability for Jail Health Department in the amount of $3,550 - County Judge.

G) Discussion of Budget Amendment #100470 to Increase Revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/Benefits for CHIP Outreach Grant in the amount of $11,513 - County Judge.

3. HUMAN RESOURCE

A) Discussion of revisions to Policy #7.3, Job Opportunity Listings - County Judge.

B) Discuss equity adjustments for Cindy Russell (slot 015-CM), Leonard Price (slot 044-SO), and Michael Martin (slot 073-SO), Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

4. SHERIFF

A) Discuss Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Domestic Animal Control Services with the City of Aubrey - County Judge.

B) Discuss Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Domestic Animal Control Services with the Town of Northlake - County Judge.

C) Discuss the acceptance of funding awarded by the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division for the grant program known as the Denton County Sheriff's Office Underage Drinking COMBAT Team for the year 2000-2001 - County Judge.

5. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Discussion to maintain Rocky Avenue (Rocky Point Annex), Easy Street and Harbor Lane, (Rocky Shore Subdivision) after financing is secure from Precinct #1 contingency funds and residents have moved all property items, utilities and trees out of the 60 foot dedicated right-of-way - County Judge.

6. STANDING ITEMS

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

B) Discussion 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) Discussion of Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

D) Discussion of the77th Legislative Session - Commissioners Court.

E) Discussion of ongoing Economic Development projects - County Judge.

7. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

A) Discussion of responsibilities and options regarding impact on Mental Health cases in Probate Court and duties of Sheriff's Mental Health unit including but not limited to anticipated necessity for additional capital equipment and/or personnel resulting from the unanticipated pending closure of Flow geriatric psych unit as of December 31, 2000 by Columbia Health care system - County Judge.

B) Discussion of: a) the Project for Temporary Emergency Vehicle Access Road, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, and Denton County for a Temporary Emergency Vehicle Access Road - Commissioner Pct. #4.

C) Discussion of a Grant of Easement between the Texas Historical Commission and Denton County, Texas, for the Restoration of the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square - County Judge.

D) Discussion of a Funding Agreement between the Texas Historical Commission and Denton County, Texas, for Engineering Services for the Restoration for the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square - County Judge.

8. LEGAL

A) Discussion of an Amendment to the December 7, 1998 Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas, and Denton County, Texas, for the Payment and Use of Hotel Tax Revenue in Support of the Denton County Historical Commission - County Judge.

B) Discussion of:

(1.) Exemption from bidding for professional consulting services contract between Providence Service Corporation of Texas and Denton County Juvenile Board according to the provisions of §262.024 (a) (4) V.T.C.A. Local Government Code; and
(2.) Contractor Agreement between Denton County Juvenile Board and Providence Services Corporation of Texas using grant monies from the North Texas Council of Governments - County Judge.

C) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - County Judge.

D) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Aubrey Area Ambulance, Inc. - County Judge.

E) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Little Elm - County Judge.

F) Discussion of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point - County Judge.

G) Discussion of Agreement between Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc., and Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

H) Discussion of Change Order No. 1 to the Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) between Denton County, Texas and TxDOT for IH-35W "Speedway" Interchange - County Judge.

I) Discussion of Exhibits for Agreement between County and Engineer between Denton County, Texas, and Huitt-Zollar, Inc., for Professional, Engineering and Environmental Services for FM 2181 - County Judge.

J) Discussion of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9576/Bid No. 07-00-1388 between Denton County and The GS Company Wire & Iron Works for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

 

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids of services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired; readers; or large print or are requested to contact the Aide to the Court at 940-349-2830 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Braille is not available.