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

Tuesday, April 17, 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. Please contact the Aide-to-the-Court if assistance for hearing impaired is needed.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

4. A) 9:10 A.M.
4. B) 9:15 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

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 declaring April 22 - 28, 2001 as Crime Victims' Rights Week - County Judge.

B) Approval of the Resolution recognizing the National Day of Prayer on May 3, 2001 - Commissioner Precinct #1.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:10 a.m. A) Approve a Special Permit for a Cell Tower Equipment Tower for Tract 37, Abstract 661 as requested by Mrs. Rachel Duesman and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Works.

9:15 a.m. B) Approve the Replat of Lot 4, Quail Meadows, Phase I, Precinct One - Public Works.

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101180 for prior year purchases for various County Departments in the amount of $619,134. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101190 for Service Contracts and HVAC Supplies for County Operations including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $23,550. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101210 for Contract Labor and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for Juvenile Detention in the amount of $607. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101260 for Statement of Facts for County Criminal Court #4 in the amount of $1,500.

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.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for April 3, 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) Approval of revision to the Denton County Tax Abatement Policy - County Judge. (Formal 04-10-01)

* E) Approval of Building Usage requested by Debra Johnson for the use of the 1896 Room and Hallway for  Saturday, May 5, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, 2001 from 11:a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of set up and for a Senior Tea - Aide-to-the-Court. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* F) Approval of Building Usage requested by Chin Uei Ong for the use of the 1896 Room, Commissioners Courtroom, Conference Room, and 3rd floor balcony for Saturday, May 19, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. until Midnight and Sunday, May 20, 2001 from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding rehearsal and wedding - Aide-to-the-Court. (Briefing 04-10-01)

G) Approval of a Resolution and discussion of a strategic plan encouraging Boeing's relocation to Denton County and any appropriate action - County Judge.

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Modifications to the Contract between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for Engineering Services for SH 121 Main Lanes West of I-35 Project. (Briefing 04-10-01)

C) Approval of: A) Resolution authorizing participation in the development and construction of the widening of FM 3040 (from FM 2499 to Edmonds Lane and B) Local Transportation Project Advanced Funding Agreement for a Surface Transportation Program - Urban Mobility Project between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Flower Mound, City of Lewisville and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the widening of FM 3040 (from FM 2499 to Edmonds Lane). (Briefing 04-10-01)

* D) Approval of Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9560/Bid No. 11-00-1397 between Denton County and Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancement. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* E) Approval of Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9564/Bid No. 11-00-1398 between Denton County and Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancement. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* F) Approval of Advertising Contract between Denton County, Texas and KnightRidder.com. (Briefing 04-10-01)

* G) Approval of Formal Resolution directing the dissolution of the Denton County Industrial Development Corporation. (Briefing 04-10-01)

H) Approval of Termination of the Agreement between County and Engineer between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for the IH-35E Ramp Project.

I) Approval of: a) Determination that the IH-35 Ramp Improvement Project (No. 7452) under the Better, Safer Roads Program is being funded from the sources; b) Declaration that the Interest Earning of $33,000 from the 1991 Bond Funds for said Project are Excess Funds and no longer needed for said project; and c) Allocation of said Excess funds to the FM 3040 Improvement Project.

J) Approval of: a) Determination that the IH-35 Ramp Improvement Project (No. 7452) under the Better, Safer Roads Program is being funded from the sources; b) Declaration that the funds for said Project are Excess Funds and no longer needed for said project; and c) Allocation of said Excess funds to the FM 3040 Improvement Project.

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 pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code, Purser v. Denton County, et al.; in the 367th Judicial District Court of Denton County; Cause No. 99-5098-367.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending 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., Cause No. 4:01-CV-00111, pending in the United States District Court, Eastern Division of Texas, Sherman, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT