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

Tuesday, April 24, 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.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

Donovan Davidson
Grace Temple Baptist/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

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 to declare miscellaneous furniture surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale, advertising, approval to dispose of unsold items for scrap metal, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Road Signs, Bid #03-01-1418, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-17-01)

7. BUDGET

A) Approve the creation and appointment of a Bilingual Documentation Committee to assist with translation of documents, additional assignments and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101200 to transfer funds from within County-Wide Technology and from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for Computer Software for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $15,259. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101220 to transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for various utility line items for Food Lion Building in the amount of $14,059. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101230 to increase revenues and allocate State Training Fees for Criminal District Attorney, Constables Precincts 1 - 6, and Fire Marshall in the amount of $9,634. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101240 for Operating Equipment for License & Weight in the amount of $725. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101250 for Operating Supplies for License & Weight in the amount of $450. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101270 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for Emergency Management in the amount of $31,258. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101320 for Statement of Facts for County Criminal Court #3 in the amount of $1,500.

I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101290 for Computers for County Judge in the amount of $1,516.

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 Denton County Health Department renewal application for Innovation Grant.

B) Approval of Denton County Health Department renewal application for Immunization Grant.

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 the Final Plat for NAVO SUBSTATION ADDITION, Precinct #1.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for April 10, 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 a Resolution Establishing the Denton County DWI Task Force and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* E) Approval of acceptance of completion of Commissioner Mitchell's continuing education requirements - Commissioner Precinct Three. (Briefing 04-17-01)

F) Approval of revision to the Denton County Tax Abatement Policy - County Judge.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of: a) the Project and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the Town of Clark for City Limit Sign Installation. (Briefing 04-17-01)

* C) Approval of Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-94999/Bid No. 05-00-1335 between Denton County and Overhead Door Company of Fort Worth for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancement. (Briefing 04-17-01)

D) 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 & 17-01)

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: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Claim by Kharmynn M. Bullock.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT