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

Tuesday, September 4, 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) 7:30 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

A) Approval of a Resolution declaring September 17 through 23 as Constitutional Week - County Judge.

B) Approval of a Resolution proclaiming the month of September as "Destination Dignity Month" in Denton County - County Judge.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7:30 p.m. A) Public Hearing on the proposed County tax rate of $0.25193 per $100 valuation which would increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll by 14.84% for tax year 2001 and schedule and announce the date, time and place to the meeting to adopt the proposed tax rate.

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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.)

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of specifications and the authority to advertise for Trietsch Road Fencing, Bid #08-01-1445, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102420 for Prisoner Medical for Jail Health in the amount of $40,416 and approval of exception to Sections #D (3) and #E (3) of the budget amendment policy. (Briefing 08-28-01)

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102430 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Operating Supplies for Sheriff's Department in the amount of $2,531. (Briefing 08-28-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102450 for Microfilm Equipment for Records Management in the amount of $17,724. (Briefing 08-28-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102460 for Gasoline for Emergency Management including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Flower Mound Government Center in the amount of $3,230. (Briefing 08-28-01)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102470 for Shop Supplies and Hazardous Waste Disposal for Vehicle Maintenance in the amount of $3,300.

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102480 for Electric/Water Service for Adult Probation in the amount of $12,000.

G) Approval of any action related to the Denton County's 2001-2002 Budget.

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102510 for Computers and Office Supplies for Budget Office in the amount of $817.

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 attachment to contract with the Texas Department of Health for WIC Program services. Briefing 08-28-01)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance as requested by Mr. M. V. Garner and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission. (Briefing 08-28-01)

B) Approval of any action related to House Bill 1445 regarding Cities Extra Territorial Jurisdiction and the effects on Denton County.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the minutes for Denton County Commissioners Court Meeting, and the County Clerk minutes for Budget Work Session for August 21, 2001, Formal Session.

12. SHERIFF

A) Public Hearing from Sheriff Weldon Lucas and District Attorney Bruce Isaacks to approve proposed use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice including the intended purposes of fiscal year 2001 Local Law Enforcement Grant Funds in the amount of $39,755.00 with Local Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office cash match in the amount of $4,417.00.

B) Approve the acceptance of Potential Change Order #105 to provide additional payments to subcontractors to construct upgrades to the Pre-Trial Serving Kitchen Area to allow food to be received in the kitchen in bulk, individually portioned and served on site; this includes facilities to wash trays and process waste food, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of eight change orders for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, and Kitchen Expansion with a credit of $6,484.00:

1) PCO # 25, Wilks Masonry, Credit for Coved Base Kitchen Block, $(2,047)
2) PCO #43, CBS Mechanical, Credit for Eliminated Fans in Visitation Areas, $(2,000)
3) PCO #47, CBS Mechanical, Single Speed Single Winding Fans, $(6,324)
4) PCO #73, Basden, Credit for Deletion of Clips at Block-Joist Conflict Areas
5) PCO #74, Southwest Solutions Group, Combination Locks in Dorm Lockers, $1,314
6) PCO #75, Boggs, Plenum Rated Cable Credit, $(2,601)
7) PCO #86, Performance, Added Door in Enforcement Center, $923
8) PCO #102, Rework Security Wire at Jail Canopies, $4,224, and any appropriate action.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of Denton County Redistricting 2001:

1) Department of Justice Submittal for Voter Precinct Change
2) Department of Justice Submittal for Commissioner Precincts
3) Department of Justice Submittal for Justice of the Peace Precincts - County Judge.

* B) Approve an Order to Call the Constitutional Amendment Election for Denton County Texas on November 6, 2001; to designate the Elections Office, 401 West Hickory, Denton, TX 76201, as the main early voting site, that early voting will begin October 22, 2001, that early voting will be conducted from October 22, 2001 through November 2, 2001, dates and hours of specific locations are as per attached memo, the address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202 - Elections Department. (Briefing 08-28-01)

C) Approval of resolution supporting the extension of FM 1938 from SH 114 to FM 1709, resolution to be presented to Texas Transportation commission at their September 27, 2001 meeting - Commissioner, Precinct #4. (Briefing 08-28-01)

D) Approval of possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of and threat of wildland fires due to drought conditions in Denton County.

E) Approval of Resolution to begin the process to create the Denton County Transportation Authority - County Judge. (Briefing 08-28-01)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and Northwest Independent School District for Absent Student Assistance Program. (Briefing 08-28-01)

* C) Approval of renewal for the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the City of Argyle. (Briefing 08-28-01)

* D) Approval of Agreement between County and Engineer between Denton County, Texas and Garcia & Associates Engineering, Inc., for engineering services for Rosemeade Parkway. (Briefing 08-28-01)

E) Approval of Denton County Tax Office Contract to use Official Payments Corporation for credit card payment of taxes. Briefing 8-14, 21-01, Formal 08-28-01)

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.

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 pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code; Discuss potential litigation re: Claim of the Estate of Leesa Sheffield.

D) Consultation with Attorney, Contemplated Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code: Discuss potential litigation regarding the claim of Kevin Martindale.

E) Consultation with Attorney, Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): ACS (Automated Cable Services) Cabling.

F) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Robert Osburn, P.C. and Blassingame & Osburn, P.C. vs. Denton County District Clerk, in the 393rd District Court of Denton County, Cause No. 2001-60515-393.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT