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

Tuesday, November 27, 2001, 9:00 A.M.
* * * * * AGENDA * * * * *

* * * * * 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) 9:05 A.M.
4. B) 9:10 A.M.
4. C) 9:15 A.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

9:05 am A) Approve the Replat of Lots 5 & 6, Block M, Castle Hills, Phase 1, Section B Addition 1, Precinct 2.

9:10 am B) Approve the Replat of Sonora Addition, Phase 1, Precinct 4.

9:15 am C) Approve an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance as requested by Mr. Baxton Lynch and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission.

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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.)

6. PURCHASING

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100170 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Contract Labor for Historical Park Museum in the amount of $1,625. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100180 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Economic Development Projects for County Judge in the amount of $10,000. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100190 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for salary supplement/various benefit line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 2001-2002 for Juvenile Probation, Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Post Adjudication and Juvenile Justice Alternative Education in the amount of $169,575. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100200 to increase revenues for Tobacco Compliance Grant, allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of new line items for county purposes for FY 2001-2002 for Sheriff's Department in the amount of $10,000. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100220 for Computer Supplies for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $9,000. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100230 for the Aide to the Commissioners Court budget including the reallocation of training and education funds in the amount of $3,000 and transferring $2,500 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated contingency to training and education for a total of $5,500. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100240 for Postage for Indigent Care in the amount of $2,400.

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) Approve the Final Plat for the Carlisle Addition, Lantana Project, Precinct 4.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for November 13, 2001.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of Building Usage requested by Lucy Roberts and Jimmie Walker for use of the CHOS Lawn or Commissioners Courtroom in case of rain, on Saturday, June 8, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a wedding and reception. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* B) Approval of Building Usage requested by Benjamin Lyon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Saturday, May 11, 2002, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of presentation of awards to ROTC and Good citizenship to Denton County Students. (Briefing 11-20-01)

C) Approval of any action related to the duties of Magistrate Judge - Commissioners Court.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Interlocal cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Wise/Jack County. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* C) Approval of Interlocal cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Wise/Jack County. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* D Approval of Interlocal cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hopkins County. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* E) Approval of Interlocal cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hopkins County. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* F) Approval of (1) Exemption from bidding for professional consulting services contract between Providence Service Corporation of Texas and Denton County Juvenile Board according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a) (4) V.T.C.A. Local Government Code; and (2) Contractor Agreement between Denton County Juvenile Board and Providence Services Corporation of Texas using grant monies from the North Texas Council of Governments, based on the Juvenile Board's recommendation. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* G) Approval of (1) Exemption from bidding for professional consulting services contract between Providence Service Corporation of Texas and Denton County Juvenile Board according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a) (4) V.T.C.A. Local Government Code; and (2) Contractor Agreement between Denton County Juvenile Board and Providence Services Corporation of Texas using grant monies from the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, based on the Juvenile Board's recommendation. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department. (Briefing 11-20-01)

* I) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for use of the Community Development Block Grant for the dental clinic between Denton County and the City of Denton. (Briefing 11-20-01)

J) Approval of Agreement between County and Engineer, URS Corporation, a Nevada Corporation, for the development of a service plan for the Denton County Transportation Authority.

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, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A); LifeRe Insurance Company and LifeRe Administration, Inc.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT