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

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

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

A copy of the Formal and Briefing Agenda books is available for public review in the Aide-to-the-Court's Office.
Some numbered agenda categories may have no posted items.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
Pastor Randy Snow
Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God/Denton

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 Resolution recognizing March as Nation Red Cross Week - County Judge.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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 Payroll.

C) Approval of the Denton County 2001 Unreimbursed Health Care Expenditure Report for Submission to the Texas Department of Health.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal of bid for Transportation of Human Remains, Bid #5-99-1225, to Goen-Hudges Funeral Home, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for a 50 Ton 3 Axle Removable Gooseneck Trailer, Bid #02-01-1411, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-06-01)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100930 for Contract Labor for District Clerk in the amount of $450. (Briefing 03-06-01)

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100950 for Consultant Fees for Non-Departmental in the amount of $25,500. (Briefing03-06-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100960 for National Associate of Counties and North Central Texas Council of Governments for Appropriations in the amount of $576. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100970 for Elevator Maintenance for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $96,500. (Briefing 03-06-01)

E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100980 to Increase Revenues and transfer matching funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for Architect Fees for Courthouse-on-the-Square in the amount of $497,220. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100990 for Non-Departmental Personnel Contingency for Various County Departments in the amount of $36,532. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101000 to transfer funds from Unappropriated Contingency and various other line items in the District Attorney Chapter 59 Funds Budget for Contract Labor and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for District Attorney Chapter 59 Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $8,000. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101010 for Salary/Assistants/Benefits for CHIP Outreach Grant in the amount $343. (Briefing 03-06-01)

I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101020 for Computers for District Clerk in the amount of $1,539. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102030 for Repair and Maintenance for Carroll Building County Administration in the amount of $11,500. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101050 for Radios and Radars for Constable, Precinct #6 in the amount of $4,660. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101060 to transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for Cars and Small Trucks for Sheriff's Department in the amount of $20,996. (Briefing 03-06-01)

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.)

* B) Approve a resolution supporting an active safety program within the County. (Briefing 03-06-01)

9. HEALTH

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.

* C) Approve Final Plat for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block A, Ponder Creek Addition, Commissioner, Precinct 4.

* D) Approve April 17, 2001 at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the replat of Lot 4 Quail Meadows, Phase 1, Precinct 1.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

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 Denton County Redistricting 2001:
1) Splitting and Realigning Voter Precincts,
2) Redistricting of County Commissioners Precincts,
3) Potential Redistricting of Justice of the Peace and Constables Precincts - County Judge.

D) Approval of any action related to Open Records/Open Meetings Laws - ADA/Civil Division.

E) Approval of Denton County Operating Policy - County Judge.

* F) Approval of Building Usage requested by Shari Witley, Denton Market-on-the-Square, for the use of the Courthouse Lawn and Courthouse first floor, every Saturday starting May 19, 2001 through October 27, 2001, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of the Denton Market-on-the-Square - Aide-to-the-Court. (Briefing 03-06-01)

G) Approval of Denton County Building Usage Policy and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* H) Approval of the Reappointment of Ben Carruthers and Eugene Eng as Directors for the Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1 - Public Works Director. (Briefing 03-06-01)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Dallas. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* C) Approval of an Application for Custom Work between Denton County, Texas and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. (Briefing 03-06-01)

D) Approval of Amendment to the Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Verizon, formerly known as GTE Southwest Incorporated for CentraNet Services. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* E) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Argyle for Crawford Road (Robson Ranch Road) West of IH 35W dated June 6, 2000. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton. (Briefing 03-06-01)

G) Approval of Road Construction and Reimbursement Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Robson Denton Development, LP, and Arizona limited partnership. (Briefing 03-06-01)

* H) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9607/Bid No. 05-00-1334 between Denton County and American Seating Company for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements. (Briefing 03-06-01)

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.

B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076.

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.

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.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Rubber Workers Local 307 Federal Credit Union v. Robert Eberhart, individually and D/B/A Bob's Towing Company; Winter Motor Company, Inc., Tranum-Dick, Inc., D/B/A Tranum country; Leslie Crobitt; Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, N.A.; Mary Horn (Tax Assessor/Collector of Denton County, Texas), and Old Republic Surety company, Cause No. GC-99-00664 in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas.

F) Consultation with Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1)(A), contemplated litigation, to consider the claim of Tonya Thompson.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT