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

Tuesday, June 19, 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.
4. B) 9:20 A.M.
10. D) 1:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

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 the Replat of Lot 5, Block a, Quail Run Estates, Precinct Four.

9:20 a.m. B) Approve the Replat of Lot 8, Block a, Breezy Acres, Precinct One.

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 of selection Crannell, Crannell and Martin Engineering Corporation as the most qualified firm for engineering services for the Kings Road project, authorize contract negotiations, and appropriate action. (Briefing 06-12-01)

* B) Approval of the purchase of Hardware for Ruggedized Laptops from Trio Industries, Inc. for $36,890.84 as the State of Texas QISV Best Value, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 06-12-01)

C) Approval of award of RFP #02-01-1408 for Deferred Compensation to American General Financial Group/VALIC as the second provider for these services for Denton County employees, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 06-12-01)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101590 for Psychiatric Services and Court Appointed Attorney Family for 211th District Court including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $44,500. (Briefing 06-12-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101600 for Office Supplies and Contract Labor for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 in the amount of $4,500. (Briefing 06-12-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101610 for Training and Education for Information Services in the amount of $8,000. (Briefing 06-12-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101620 for Training and Education and Court Reporting for Commissioners Court including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $11,500. (Briefing 06-12-01)

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 changing the job description and job title of slot 005-NG in the Narcotics Task Force Grant. (Briefing 06-12-01)

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, July 24, 2001 at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 10, Pecan Valley Addition, Precinct One. (Briefing 06-12-01)

1:30 p.m. D) Approval of any action related to Space Study Vision Workshop with HLM Design USA.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for June 5, 2001, Formal Session.

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approve the Purchase Agreement between Denton County and DSI Consulting, Inc. for the Wireless Data Communication System. (Briefing 06-12-01)

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 the Resolution to oppose Marriot Rentals, Inc.'s application for a TNRCC new source review air quality permit which would allow for the construction and operation of a concrete batch plant located on FM 2931 in Denton County, Texas - Commissioner Precinct One.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Trophy club-Westlake Department of Public Safety. (Briefing 06-12-01)

* C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Trophy Club-Westlake Department of Public Safety. (Briefing 06-12-01)

D) Approval of Lease Agreement between D.R. Kirkland and Denton County, Texas, for office space for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4. (Briefing 06-12-01)

E) Approval of Lease Agreement between the Harold O'Neil Company and Denton County, Texas, for office space for Constable, Precinct 4. (Briefing 06-12-01)

* F) Approval of: a) Acceptance of a gift of sixteen museum display cases from the University of North Texas to Denton County, and b) the Certification of Transfer of Property to a Political Subdivision. (Briefing 06-12-01)

G) Discussion of request for Attorney General's Opinion Made on Behalf of Sheriff Weldon Lucas, dated June 11, 2001; supplemental request made on behalf of Commissioners Court; and any appropriate action.

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Commissioners Court reserves the exercise of its discretion and may convene in executive session as authorized by the Texas Government Code §§551.071, et seq. on any of the agenda items previously listed.

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: 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.

D) Personnel Matters: Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; Deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Public Works Director.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT