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

Tuesday, November 5, 2002, 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.

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 the Farlin Addition - Lantana, Precinct #4 and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

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 specifications and authority to advertise for Corrugated Metal Pipe, Bid #10-02-1524, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-29-02)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100090 for Computer Hardware for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $4,554 and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-29-02)

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 a telecommuting agreement with Kim McCoig and any appropriate action.

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approve Tuesday, November 26, at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for Abstract #497, Tract 4A in The Lake Ray Roberts Land Use District as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Donn and recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission and the Planning Department and any appropriate action.

* B) Approve the Final Plat of the Providence Addition, Phase 1-A, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approve the Final Plat of the Providence Addition, Phase 2, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for October 8, 2002, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approval of the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for October 15, 2002, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of appropriate action to insure timely letting of the SH 121 Project and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2. (Formal 10-8, 15, 22 & 29-02)

B) Approval of proposed wording for the plaque that will be located near the Confederate Soldier Monument and any appropriate action. County Judge. (Formal 10-29-02)

C) Approve the inscription "I have many memories of 'Old Alton Bridge' and I love every on of them" - Wayne Stuart Ryan - on the concrete bench to be placed near the Old Alton Bridge as recommended by The Old Alton Bridge Committee and ay appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct, #1

D) Approve the reappointment of Darlene Munger to the Environmental Task Force as a Precinct #4 appointment, term ending 12-31-04 and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

E) Approve the reappointment of Clarence D. (Dan) Hill to the Environmental Task Force as a Precinct #4 appointment, term ending 12-31-04 and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of : a) the Project for replacement of the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over U.S. Highway 377, located within the City of Denton and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the City of Denton for replacement of the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over U.S. Highway 377, located within the City of Denton and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-29-02)

* C) Approval of the Grant Acceptance Notice for the Family Violence Expansion Grant Number WF-01-V30-13433-05, for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-29-02)

* D) Approval 0f the Grant Acceptance Notice for the Prosecution Enhancement Grant Number WF-01-V30-13432-05, for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-29-02)

* E) Approval of the Grant Acceptance Notice for the Civil Domestic Violence Prosecution Grant Number WF-01-V30-16180-02, for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-29-02)

F) Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between NetVersant and Denton County, Texas and any appropriate action. (Formal 10-29-02)

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, 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 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 North Lake, Texas, Denton County, Texas and the State of Texas; Cause No. 2001-40730-362, pending in the 362nd District Court of Denton County, Texas.

D) Consultation with attorney concerning pending litigation, pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Tarrant County v. Denton County, Cause No. 02-00-00358-CV, pending in the 2nd Court of Appeals of Texas at Fort Worth.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2); State Infrastructure Bank Loan terms and conditions for State Highway 121 Main Lanes Project.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Texas Properties Partnership v. Town of Northlake, Denton County and Texas Department of Transportation, Cause No. ED-2002-00729; pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas. County Judge

G) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Resort Realty Company v. City of Lake Dallas and Denton County; Cause No. 4:02-CV-00148, in the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT