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

Tuesday, February 13, 2001, 9:00 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones. * * * * *

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
Lorenzo Silvas
First Mexican Baptist

PLEDGES 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."

1. 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 may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court. Please address all comments to the Presiding Officer

2. 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.

3. RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS

A) Approval of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting in 1999 - County Judge.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. 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 for Elevator Maintenance, Bid #01-99-1199, To B & B Elevator Co. Inc., and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* B) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Plastic Laminate Bunk Dividers, Bid #12-00-1399, to Charles F. Williams Co. Inc., for $43,519.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* C) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Space Saver Storage System & Evidence Storage Lockers, Bid #11-00-1398, to Southwest Solutions Group for $43,007.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* D) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Wire Baskets & Gym Lockers, Bid #11-00-1397, to Southwest Solutions Group for $50,116.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100780 for New Instruments for Telephone Department in the amount of $550 - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01

* B) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request, #100800 for Repair and Maintenance for Courthouse Annex-Probation in the amount of $19,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. 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 constraints.)

9. HEALTH

A) Approval of contract with VERTEX for Medicaid billing services - County Judge.

10. PUBLIC WORKS

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.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for January 24, 2001, Formal Session - County Judge.

* B) Approve the minutes for January 30, 2001, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of accepting a gift of two Physio-Control Life Pack 5 Cardiac Monitor Defibrillators and associated support equipment - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

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

* C) Approval of Payroll - County Judge.

* D) Approval of building usage requested by Colleen Kelly for the use of the Courthouse Lawn for Saturday, March 17, 2001, from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding and exchanging vows - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* E) Approval of building usage requested by Robin Coe, Rosemeade Heights Crime Watch, for the use of the Carrollton Government Center Community Room, for February 14. 2001, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., for the purpose of Crime Watch Meeting - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

F) Approval of Update on Open Records/Open Meetings Laws and any appropriate action - County Judge.

G) Approve resolution opposing construction and operation of an asphalt plant on Masch Branch Road in Denton County - Commissioner Precinct #4.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of: (A) Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Changing of Signage on Interstate 35W at the Robson Ranch Road/Crawford Road Interchange, Exit 79; and (B) Advance Funding Agreement for Standard Highway Improvements Projects (On-System) between The State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, and Denton County, Texas - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* C) Approval of Services Agreement for Internet Services between General Services Commission and Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of The Colony - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

* E) Approval of: (1) Exemption from bidding for professional consulting services contract between Providence Service Corporation of Texas and Denton County Juvenile Board; and (2) agreement between Providence Service Corporation of Texas and Denton County for behavioral health services to juveniles under the authority of the Denton County Juvenile Board - County Judge. (Briefing 02-06-01)

F) Approval of Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement, Schedule of Property No. 2 and No. 3, between Denton County and Koch Financial Corporation - County Judge.

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: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): ATC Associates, Inc., (formerly ATEC Associates, Inc.), David Baldwin, Inc., Landscaping, CCRD Partners Professional & Consulting Engineers, Phillips Swager & Associates, Thornton-Tomasetti Engineers (formerly Ellisor & Tanner, Inc.), JRJ Paving, Inc., Landscape Design & Construction, Hunt Construction Group (formerly Huber Hunt & Nichols), Pacheco Koch, and R.C. Small & Associates regarding the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A); Denton County v. KONE, Inc., formerly known as Montgomery KONE, Inc., d/b/a Texas KONE, Inc. - County Judge.

F) 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.

G) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Automated Cable Service - County Judge.

H) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); L N W Real Estate, Ltd. V. County of Denton, Texas, Cause Number 2001 - 10032-16, pending in the 16th District Court of Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

I) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A);
Claim by Terese M. Thomas - County Judge.

16. RECESS

17. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

18. ADJOURNMENT