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

Tuesday, May 1, 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

Jim Brown
Calvary Community Church/Aubrey

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 Proclamation declaring May 6 - 12, 2001 to be Local Arson Awareness Week in Denton County, Texas - Denton County Fire Marshal.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval to declare Norstar Phone System surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale, advertising, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* B) Approval of renewal of bid for Tires and Tubes (Truck and Heavy Equipment), Bid #04-99-1207, to Gray's Wholesale Tire Dist., Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-24-01)

C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Long Distance Telephone Services, RFP #02-01-1412, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101280 for various line items for Commissioner, Precinct #1 in the amount of $1,164. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101300 for Road Maintenance Equipment for Centralized Road & Bridge in the amount of $34,542. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101310 for Shop Tools/Equipment for Vehicle Maintenance in the amount of $5,049. (Briefing 04-24-01)

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 Tuesday May 22, 2001 at 9:15 as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance as requested by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission by Mr. Burness Higgs. (Briefing 04-24-01)

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for April 17, 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,
4) 2001 Redistricting Committee - County Judge.

* D) Approval of building use requested by Elizabeth Quigg for the use of the Commissioners Courtroom and the Courthouse Lawn on May 6, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of a dance and guitar performance - Aide-to-the-Court. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* E) Approve the application for the National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program Contract for the 2001-2002 school year for the Juvenile Probation Department - Juvenile Probation. (Briefing 04-24-01)

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

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Jagoe-Public Company, Bid #03-00-1327 for Robson Ranch Road Reconstruction. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* C) Approval of Change Order No. 3 to the Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for the changing of signage on Interstate 35W at the Robson Ranch Road/Crawford Road Interchange, Exit 79. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* D) Approval of Change Order No. 9 to the Advance Funding Agreement for Standard Highway Improvement Project for U.s. 377 between Denton County, Texas and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* E) Approval of: a) the Project for road improvements to Naylor Road, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Oak Point. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* F) Approval of Construction and Maintenance Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for the Parker Road Extension. (Briefing 04-24-01)

* G) Approval of: a) the Approval of the Termination of the Agreement between County and Engineer, between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., regarding SH 114 Improvements, b) Approval of Contract between County and Engineer, between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., regarding SH 114 Improvements (I-35W to FM 156), and c) Approval of Contract between County and Engineer, between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., regarding SH 114 Improvements (FM 156 to Wise County Line). (Briefing 04-24-01)

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