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

Tuesday, November 12, 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) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), Abstract #792, Tract 40, Precinct #1, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Pirkle and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning Department 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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of selecting HDR as the most qualified firm for Engineering Services for the Renovation of Doors and Control Services for Juvenile Detention and authority to negotiate a contract, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* B) Approval of ranking Halff Associates, Inc. as the most qualified firm for RFQ #08-02-1408 for Civil Engineering Services for FM2499 - Section 3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100120 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistance/Benefits for DA-Civil Child Abuse Grant in the amount of $76,162 and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100150 for Jail Magistrate Expense for Judiciary and Court Support including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency in the amount of $16,500 and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100130 for Office Supplies for Criminal District Attorney-Hot Check Department including the transfer of funds from DA-Hot Check Fund Unappropriated Contingency funds for a total of $2,000.

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 a revision to Personnel Policy #4.2-Worker's Compensation Pay/Leave and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* C) Approve a Privacy Policy for HIPAA compliance and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* D) Approve a revision to Personnel Policy #2.14-Drug Alcohol Policy for Employees and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approve the Final Plat of the Crescent Addition, Phase A - Lantana, Precinct #4.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for October 29, 2002, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

A) Approval of request, from Sheriff Weldon Lucas, for the use of the minimum security building (Old Gas Station) located at East McKinney Street in Denton, Texas and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* B) Approve the transfer of monies totaling $442.28 (plus any accrued interest) resulting from the sale of auctioned property into the North Central Texas Narcotics Task Force Generated Program Income account currently held in a Denton County Treasurer's General Revenue Account and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-05-02)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of Resolution opposing the proposed construction of an electric generating facility in Parker County, near Lake Weatherford and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 11-05-02)

B) Approve the results for the November 5, 2002 General Election. Elections Department

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Agreement between Denton County, Texas, the City of Denton and Denton Holiday Festival, Inc. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* C) Approval of Local Government Term Rental Agreement between Pitney Bowes, Inc. and Denton County, Texas for a new mail processor. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* D) Approval of the GalleryWatch.Com Subscription Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and GalleryWatch.Com, Inc. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* E) Approval of (a) Statement of Work for Services Acquired from an IBM Business Partner and (b) the Agreement for Services Acquired from an IBM Business Partner between Denton County, Texas, and International Business Machines Corporation. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Ponder Volunteer Fire Department. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Argyle Volunteer Fire District. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance between Denton County and the Argyle Volunteer Fire District. (Briefing 11-05-02)

* I) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department. (Briefing 11-05-02)

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: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(); Claim by Aber Fence & Supply.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT