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

Tuesday, May 22, 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) 9:15 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

Pastor 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

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:15 a.m. A) Approve a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Estates-2 of the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance, as requested by Burness Higgs and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission - Public Works.

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

A) 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.)

* B) Approval of Payroll.

* C) Approve the Denton County Investment Report for the Quarter Ended 3/1/2001. (Briefing 05-15-01)

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of purchase of Wireless Data System, RFP #02-01-1410, from DSI Consulting, Inc. for $111,272.00, as the State of Texas QISV Best Value, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101380 for Cold Mix for Public Works-Road & Bridge Division in the amount of $25,000. (Briefing 05-15-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101450 for Training/Education for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2 in the amount of $421.

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) Approval of June 26, 2001, 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 12, Block 2, L.C.S. Ranch Addition, Precinct One.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for May 8, 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) Approve Building Usage requested by Mr. Lee Keith, for the use of the Commissioners Courtroom on May 30, 2001, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Brief American Legion Boys State Candidates on County Government. (Briefing 05-15-01)

* E) Approval of Building Usage requested by Carol Harlos for the use of the Commissioners Courtroom, conference Room and 1896 Room for Sunday, May 27, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of an Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Troop 468, 4 Eagles. (Briefing 05-15-01)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Roanoke. (Briefing 05-15-01)

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