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

Tuesday, March 20, 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 David Bruce
Aubrey Assembly of God

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 Honoring Mayor Shirley Spellerberg for her years of service to the citizens of the City of Corinth and Denton County - County Judge.

B) Approval of Resolution Proclaiming March 18 - 24, 2001, National Agricultural Week in Texas - County Judge.

C) Presentation of Certificate of Compliance to Sheriff Weldon Lucas from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Certifying that the Denton County Jail is in Compliance With the Minimum Jail Standards of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards - Commissioner Precinct #4.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

A) Approval of Bill Report/Payroll.
(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)

* B) Approval of Denton County Investment Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2000. (Briefing 03-13-01)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal of bid for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #02-99-1201, to Martin Marietta for $3.00 per ton Origin and $8.52 per ton Destination, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-13-01)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101070 for Computers for Criminal District Attorney-Civil Division in the amount of $1,545. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101080 for Overtime Pay and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for Jury and Grand Jury in the amount of $781. (Briefing 03-13-01)

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

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 VAV Plan and authorizing negotiations for the contract with HDR.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for March 6, 2001, Formal Session.

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of request from Sheriff Weldon Lucas to reapply for continued funding from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division to assist with funding a Warrant Research Support Team and approval of resolution. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* B) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Domestic Animal Control Services with the Town of Clark. (Briefing 03-13-01)

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 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 Building Usage requested by Fawn Howard for the use of the Commissioners Courtroom and Conference Room for June 15, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding rehearsal and June 16, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding - Aide-to-the-Court. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* E) Approval of luncheon meeting with Commissioners Court members and District Judges, to be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at the Greenhouse Restaurant, 606 N. Locust, Denton, Texas - Commissioner, Precinct #4. (Briefing 03-13-01)

F) Approval to participate in the Texas Internet Vehicle Registration Renewal System - Tax Assessor/Collector. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* G) Approval of any appropriate action on the purchase and installation of Cisco IP Telephones in the Courts Building and other county offices in the future - Information Services. (Briefing 03-13-01)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Agreement between Denton County and LifeRe for Administrative Services. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* C) Approval of Agreement between Denton County and LifeRe for Section 125 Services. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* D) Approval of Agreement and Amendment #1 to COBRA Service Agreement between Denton County and LifeRe. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* E) Approval of the Lease Agreement between Denton County and Joe Skiles Trust, The Wilfong Office Building for DPS in Sanger. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Southlake. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* G) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Service Program for Aging Needs (S.P.A.N.) - Veterans Transportation. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* H) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Service Program for Aging Needs (S.P.A.N.). (Briefing 03-13-01)

* I) Approval of: a) the Project for road improvements to Litsey Road consisting of Phases I, II, & III, from State Highway 114 to the I-35W., and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Roanoke and Denton County, Texas. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* J) Approval of Termination of the Agreement between County and Engineer between Denton County, Texas and Dunaway Associates for the Marshall Creek Project. (Briefing 03-13-01)

K) Approval of: a) Denton County Commissioners Court Resolution and b) Tax Abatement Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Pizza Inn, Inc., a Missouri Corporation. (Briefing 03-13-01)

* L) Approval of renewal of Agreement for Professional Services between Vertex Targeted Opportunities, Inc. and Denton County, Texas. (Briefing 03-13-01)

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.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT