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

Tuesday, October 2, 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

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

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 exemption from bidding process for a Sole Source purchase of radios from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in compliance with Section 262.024(a)(7)(A) and (D) of the Local Government Code and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-25-01)

* B) Approval of ranking Huitt-Zollars, Inc. as the most qualified firm for engineering services for the Bridge Replacement Program - BRINSAP, RFQ #05-01-1424, authorize contract negotiations, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-25-01)

* C) Approval of award of bid for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #07-01-1439, to Jesse P. Taylor for Items #2, 3, 4, and 7, Reeder Dist. for Item #6, and KnightCo. Oil for Items #1 and 5, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-25-01)

* D) Approval of award of bid for Janitorial Paper Products, Bid #07-01-1440, to Empire Paper co. for Item #1, Janpak/Lind Paper Co. for Items #2 and 3, Jani-Mart for Item #4, Unipak Corp. for Items #5 and 6, Bottoms Up for Item #7 and rejection of all bids for Item #8, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-25-01)

E) Approval of purchase of On-Line Legal Access Services from LexisNexis as the State of Texas QISV Best Value, and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of exemption from bidding for Magistrate Services as professional service according to the provisions of Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of award of Laboratory Services, RFP #06-01-1429, to Pinnacle Diagnostics and Laboratories, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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 recommendations regarding the Denton County Benefit Plan:

1) Approve HIPPA exemption for Plan Year 2002,
2) Adopt a prescription plan copay structure,
3) Adopt a dependent premium structure,
4) Expand coverage for sealants,
5) Expand coverage for immunizations - (Briefing 09-25-01)

C) Approve combining two vacant part-time Detention Officer 1 positions (272-JA & 273-JA) into one full-time Detention Officer 1 position - Sheriff. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* D) Approve the employer contribution rate and annually determined contribution plan options for 2002 - Texas County and District Retirement System. (Briefing 09-25-01)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve Tuesday October 23, 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 the Lakeview Ranchettes Homeowners Association and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* B) Approve Tuesday October 23, 2001, at 9:10 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request for a Specaial Use Permit as required by the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance, requested by Charles Pollack and Donna Clark and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission and the Lakeview Ranchettes Homeowners Association. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* C) Approve Tuesday October 23, 2001, at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider a request for a Special Use Permit as required by the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance, requested by Tina Koeing and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission and the Lakeview Ranchettes Homeowners Association. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* D) Approve Tuesday October 23, 2001, at 9:20 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. Roy Brock and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* E) Approval of Final Plat for the Hidden Oaks Addition, Precinct 1.

F) Approval of House Bill 1445 regarding cities extra territorial jurisdiction and the effects on Denton County and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for September 18, 2001.

12. SHERIFF

A) Approval of Denton County Magistrate Agreement Contract. (Briefing 9-18, 25-01)

B) Approve Potential Change Order #115 to provide $25,711.00 additional funding to the electrical trade contract of Boggs Electric Company, Inc. to install additional components to the alarm system per requests from the City of Denton.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS
* A) Approval of: 1) make a determination that BSRP funds are not needed at this time for FM 1171 West totaling $1.5 million; and 2) make a determination that funds at this time are needed on FM 1171 Section 1, a specific project listed in the BSRP; and 3) transfer funds from FM 1171 West to FM 1171 Section 1, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* B) Approval of Building Usage requested by Michael Elisberry, for the use of the 1896 room on Saturday, October 13, 2001, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Public Meeting of the Libertarian Party of Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 09-25-01)

C) Approval of appointing board members to the Denton Central Appraisal District, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* D) Approval of request by Highland Village for installation of sanitary sewer in County right-of-way for FM 2499, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* E) Approval of Dell computer lease from state contract from Texas DIR - Information Services. (Briefing 09-25-01)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS - Continued
F) Approve the appointment of Joni Coker, to serve on the Denton County Child Protective Services Board - Commissioner Precinct #4.

G) Approve appointment of Clarence D. "Dan" Hill to the Denton County Environmental Task Force.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of: a) Resolution authorizing participation in the implementation of the proposed FM 1171 (031) 1 project in Denton County, Texas and b) Local Transportation Project Advanced Funding Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 1171. (Briefing 09-25-01)

C) Approval of the Grant Acceptance Notice for the Serious and Habitual Juvenile Prosecution Grant, SF-02-14607-03, for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office. (Briefing 09-25-01)

* D) Approval of Standard Form of Agreement for Voice and Data Cabling Purchase and Installation with Cingl Telecommunications, Inc. (Briefing 09-25-01)

E) Approval of Subscription Agreement and Order Form and the Limited Fixed Pricing Agreement for Government Market between Denton County, Texas, and Lexis Nexis. (Briefing 09-25-01)

F) Approval of (1) revisions to job description for job title: Counsel to the Sheriff, Criminal District Attorney's Office - Civil Division and (2) giving direction to the Budget Officer to amend the FY 2002 budget to transfer $86,966 from line item #1040-6810, Civil Attorney Representation Contingency to the District Attorney-Civil Division budget on October 9, 2001 - Commissioner, Precinct #2.

G) Approval of the Amendment to the Agreement between Owner and Architect for Special Services between Denton County, Texas, and HLM Design USA, Inc.

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, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code; Discuss pending litigation regarding the Bogers v. Hatzenbuhler; in the 16th District Court, Denton County, Cause No. 2001-10592-16.

D) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code; Discuss pending litigation regarding Williams v. Denton County, et al.; in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Case no. 4:00cv330.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT