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

Tuesday, December 18, 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) 9:05 A.M.
4. B) 9:10 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

A) Approval of a Resolution honoring the Krum High School Bobcat Babes and proclaiming 2001 as Denton County Year of the Krum High School Bobcat Babes - Commissioner, Precinct #1.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 a.m. A) Approve the Replat of the Laviana Addition, Phase 1, Lantana Project, Precinct 4.

9:10 a.m. B) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Estates - 2 (R-2), as requested by Roy Brock, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission.

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 report on proceeds from Surplus Auction held in conjunction with the City of Denton on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. (Briefing 12-11-01)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tractors with Mowers, Bid #11-01-1460, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-11-01)

* C) Approval of award for Printing, Bid #09-01-1448, Section I to Metroplex Finishing and Sections II and III to CLC Business Products, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-11-01)

D) Approval of award of Employee Assistance Program, RFP #09-01-1449, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100310 for Professional Liability for Jail Health in the amount of $4,250.

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100320 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Office Supplies for Courthouse Museum in the amount of 4850.

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) Approval of Stop Loss Contract with American Stop Loss. (Briefing 12-11-01)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approval of two Hydraulic Truck Conveyors in the Public Works Department -Road & Bridge Division. (Briefing 12-11-01)

* B) Approval of the Road & Bridge Division request that the road in Milam Creek Ranch, Phase Two be accepted for County maintenance; there is one road in Milam Creek Ranch, Phase Two: Milam Ridge with a total length of 1,618 feet. (Briefing 12-11-01)

C) Approval of any action related to the Charlie J. Cole Building.

* D) Approve the Final Plat for Lazy B Addition, Precinct 4.

* E) Approve the Final Plat for Lazy Hill Estates, Precinct 4.

* F) Approve the Final Plat for Silver Leaf Estates, Precinct 1.

G) Approval of Task 2.1 of Phase II of the Master Plan as presented by HLM.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for December 4, 2001.

* B) Approve the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioner Court meeting of December 6, 2001 for canvassing the votes from the December 4, 2001 Senate District 30 Runoff Election.

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Town of Shady Shores for Patrol Services. (Briefing 12-11-01)

* B) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Cooke County, Texas and Denton County, Texas for Jail Service. (Briefing 12-11-01)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of the resignation of Don Blackwood to the North Texas Tollway Authority and appointment of a new board member to the NTTA, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 12-11-01)

B) Approve the appointment of members to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reimbursement Zone Number One - Commissioners Court.

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and LifeRe for Section 125 Services. (Briefing 12-11-01)

* C) Approval of Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (Briefing 12-11-01)

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

D) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Claim by Erika Martin.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. KONE, Inc., formerly known as Montgomery KONE, Inc., d/b/a Texas KONE, Inc., Cause No. 4:01-CV-00111, pending in the United States District Court, Eastern Division of Texas, Sherman, Texas.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Luther Joe Lee, individually and as Trustee of the Dorothy LaVerne Lee Testamentary Trust, Frankie Jo Robbins, individually, as individually, as Trustee of the Jason Lee Robbins 1994 Irrevocable Trust, and as Trustee of the Jon Mark Robbins 1994 Irrevocable Trust, Jon Mark Robbins and Jason Lee Robbins v. Town of Northlake, Texas, Denton County, Texas and the State of Texas; Cause No. 2001-40730-362, pending in the 362nd District Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT