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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000, 9:00 A.M.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. A) 9:00 A.M.
3. B) 9:15 A.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
PASTOR TERRY COLLINS
Welch Street Church of Christ

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

9:00 am A) Public Hearing on Petition Requesting the Creation of Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11 and consider Adoption of Order Upon Hearing and Granting Petition for Creation of Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11 and appointing temporary supervisors - Commissioners Court.

9:15 am B) Approve the Replat of Lot 12, Lakeview Estates into Lots 12A, 12B and 12C, Precinct #1 - County Judge.

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 renewal of bid for Printing, Bid #10-99-1261, Section I to Cooper's Copies and Printing and Sections II & III to CLC Business Products, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100380 for Shop Tools and Equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $1,600 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100370 for Repairs and Maintenance for The Colony Annex in the amount of $450 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100400 for Road Maintenance Equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $206,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100410 for Architectural Services for Non-Departmental in the amount of $9,9750 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

8. HUMAN RESOURCE

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for December 12, 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 minutes for November 21, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

* B) Approval of minutes for November 22, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

10. SHERIFF

* A) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control with Shady Shores - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* B) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control with Krugerville - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* C) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control with Hackberry - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* D) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control with Double Oak - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* E) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control with Copper Canyon - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* F) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Animal Control with Argyle - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

11. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve Final Plat for the Camden Addition, Phase I in the Lantana Subdivision, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

* B) Approve Final Plat for the Sonora Addition, Phase I in the Lantana Addition, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

* C) Approve Final Plat for the Amenities Center in the Lantana Subdivision, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

* D) Approve Final Plat for the Larkspur Addition to the Lantana Subdivision, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

* E) Approve Final Plat for the Sandlin Addition to the Lantana Subdivision, Precinct 4 - County Judge.

12. 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.

13. NON-DEPARTMENTAL

* A) Approval of Building Usage requested by Leslie Ford, for use of the Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room on December 29, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Murder Mystery for Church Event, Denton Community Church - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

B) Approval 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) Approval of Contract Oversight Committee members: Judge Scott Armey, Beth Fleming, Kevin Carr, Donna Stewart, James Wells, Hugh Coleman, John Polster, and Civil DA representative and any appropriate action - Commissioners Court.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Contract between Denton County, Texas and Dell Financial Services - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* C) Approval of Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for SH 121 Main Lanes West of I-35 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* D) Approval of Contract between Denton County, Texas and Carter & Burgess, Inc., for Engineering Services for SH 121 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* E) Approval of Amendment of the Contract for Environmental Assessment between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for FM 2499 Section 4 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* F) Approval of Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas and Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for FM 2499 Right-of-Way and Boundary Surveys - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* G) Approval of Change Order No. 5 to the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas and TxDOT for IH-35W Southbound Frontage Road - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

* H) Approval of the Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas and URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, Inc., for Widening of FM 2499 - County Judge. (Briefing 12-5-00)

15. 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); Denton County, Texas v. American Insurance Management, Inc., et al., Cause No. 4:99cv253 pending in the United States District Court, Eastern District, Sherman Division - County Judge.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Carole Keeton Rylander, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT