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

Tuesday, March 27, 2001, 9:00 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

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 John Stout
Bethel Temple/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 to recognize April 1 - 7, 2001 as National Records and Information Week - County Judge.

B) Approval of Resolution Honoring the Ponder High School Lions 2001 Texas State Basketball Champions - 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.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of the purchase of Cisco IP Telephones from Kent Datacaomm for $133,893.50 as the State of Texas QISV Best Value, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Vending Services, RFP #03-01-1415, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* C) Approval of award of bid for Cargo Trailers, Bid #01-01-1404, to Cross Roads Trailers for $31,664, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-20-01)

D) Approval of renewal of bid for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #03-99-1201, to Martin Marietta for $3.00 per ton Origin and $8.52 per ton Destination, and any appropriate action. (Formal 03-20-01)

E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #03-01-1416, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101090 for Substitute Court Reporter for 362nd District Court in the amount of $7,500. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101100 for Burglar Alarm Maintenance for Historical Park Facility-Selby-Bayless House in the amount of $212. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101110 to transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for Vehicle Repairs for Juvenile Detention in the amount of $6,890. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101120 for various line items for Telephone Department in the amount of $57,093. (Briefing 03-20-01)

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 revisions to Policy 36.4-Incentive Pay.

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 April 17, 2001 at 9:10 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit as requested by Mrs. Rachel Duesman and recommended by Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* D) Approve Final Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Retzloff Addition, Commissioner Precinct #4.

E) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Acceptance of the Road Superintendent Report for the month of February.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for March 13, 2001, Formal Session.

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) Approve Resolution opposing the Application for Quality Permit No. 39266 by becoming a party to the Application before the State Office of Administrative Hearings - Commissioner Precinct #4.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of ratification of action taken relating to the District Office Lease Contract between Denton County and the Committee on House Representation of the House of Representatives of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas for the benefit of Burt R. Solomons, Representative of the State of Texas. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton. (Briefing 03-20-01)

* D) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Carrollton. (Briefing 03-20-01)

E) Approval of: a) the Project for Road Improvements to FM 2181, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County, Texas. (Briefing 03-20-01)

F) Approval of Amendment to the Contract between Melvin E. Howell and wife, Doreen Howell and Denton County, Texas. (Briefing 03-20-01)

G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Solid Waste Project between the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Denton County. (Briefing 03-20-01)

H) Approval of action regarding the Denton County Industrial Development Corporation.

I) Approval of (A) an Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the City of the Colony for addition funding and (B) additional funding to be provided from Better, Safer Road Program, Discretionary Funds of Precinct 2.

J) Approval of Amendment to the Denton County Courts Building Operations Plan.

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