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

Tuesday, May 15, 2001, 7:00 P.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) 7:15 P.M.
4. B) 7:20 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION
Buddy Owens/Bell Avenue Baptist Church

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 honor Caleb D. Williams, a senior at Lewisville High School, for his outstanding performance and achievement in becoming Denton County's 1st student ever to win 1st place in the Nation at the American Legion National High School Oratorical Competition - Commissioner Precinct #3.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7:15 p.m. A) Approve the Replat of Lot 1, Block B, Breezy Acres Estates, Precinct Four - Public Works.

7:20 p.m.B) Approve the Replat for Lot 8, Block A, Breezy Acres, Precinct Four - Public Works.

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 resolution with First State Bank of Texas to provide internet banking services. (Briefing 05-08-01)

* C) Approval of Funds Transfer Agreement between Denton County and First State Bank of Texas. (Briefing 05-08-1)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of award of bid for a 50 ton 3 Axle Removable Gooseneck Trailer, Bid #02-01-1411, to Dallas Trailer and Equipment Sales for $35,541, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 05-08-01)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101350 for Vehicle Repairs for License and Weight in the amount of $2,093. (Briefing 05-08-01)

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101360 for Operating Equipment for Courthouse Security in the amount of $10,500. (Briefing 05-08-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #01370 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for Criminal District Attorney-Metro Alien Task Force in the amount of $13,000. (Briefing 05-08-01)

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 #7.1-Application for Employment.

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

Both Agns. 3.A A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress, and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - Commissioners Court.

Both Agns. 3.B 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) Presentation of the duties and responsibilities of the Department of Public Works, Road and Bridge and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for May 1, 2001, Formal Session.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

Both Agns. 4.A A) Approval of any action regarding Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

Both Agns. 4.BB) Approval of any action regarding the 77th Legislative Session - Commissioners Court.

Both Agns. 4.C 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 Software Management Team with representatives from Information Services, Auditor, Purchasing, Human Resources, District Attorney, Sheriff and Commissioners Court, Commissioner Sandy Jacobs. (Briefing 05-08-01)

* E) Approval of building usage requested by Jennifer Collins for the use of the Commissioners Courtroom and the Conference Room on October 20, 2001 from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding. (Briefing 05-08-01)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Agreement between Denton County, Texas and HDR Architecture, Inc. for the design and construction phases of the Charlie A. Cole Building. (Briefing 05-08-01)

* C) Approval of Authorization by Denton County, Texas for Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc., to Execute a Contract with Halff Associates for Safety Improvements to FM 455 at Metz Road in Sanger, Texas. (Briefing 08-08-01)

* D) Approval of Modifications to the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc., for Engineering Services for the Parker Road Extension. (Briefing 05-08-01)

* E) Approval of Renewal of the ATM Placement Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and First State Bank of Texas for an Automatic Teller Machine in the Denton County Courts Building. (Briefing 05-08-01)

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, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code, McBrayer v. Denton County, et al.; in the Untied States District Court, Eastern District, Sherman Division; Case no. 4:00cv285.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT