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

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

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

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.

* C) Acceptance and approval of the Denton County Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended 9/30/2002, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal of contract for Medical Supplies, Bid #10-01-1454 to Allegiance Healthcare, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100280 for contract Labor including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency Contingency-Regular Contingency for Commissioner, Precinct #4 in the amount of $2,635, and any appropriate action.

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 #3.15 Military Leave. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* C) Approve a Cafeteria Plan for 2003, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* D) Approve Stop Loss Rates and Limit as shown in Option 6 for 2003, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* E) Approve Benefit Plan Vendor Rates for the 2003 Plan Year, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

F) Approve exempting the self-funded portion of the Denton County Public Employee Benefits Cooperative Plan (PEBC EPA Medical Plan, PEBC PPO Medical Plan and PEBC Denton Plan) from the requirements of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approval of Change Order 157 to Jagoe-Public Inc., to provide and install excavation, stabilization, concrete curb, gutter and street paving to extend and repair Troy H. Lagrone Drive, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* B) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Approval of Road Superintendent Report for the month of October, 2002.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for November 19, 2002, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approval of the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for November 26, 2002, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of any action related to the 78th Legislative Session. Commissioners Court

* B) Approval of Building Usage Request by Jessie Iverson for use of Commissioners Courtroom on Sunday, December 29, 2002 for the purpose of Eagle Court of Honor from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and any appropriate action. Aide -to-the-Court (Briefing 12-10-02)

C) Approve the appointment of David Ford to the Denton County Building & Property Committee. Commissioner, Precinct #4.

D) Approve the re-appointment of Thomas S. Yoder to the Denton County Building & Property Committee. Commissioner, Precinct #4.

E) Approval of additional amendment to terms of Chapter 381 with AmerisourceBergen Corporation. Economic Development

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Town of Flower Mound, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Little Elm, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Town of Flower Mound, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* F) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Services Program for Aging Needs (S.P.A.N.), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* G) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Services Program for Aging Needs (S.P.A.N.) - Veterans Transportation, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* H) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and Denton County MHMR, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* I) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and Adult Day Care of North Texas, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* J) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and Family Health Care, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* K) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Boys & Girls Club of Denton County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* L) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and AIDS Services of North Texas, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* M) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

* N) Approval of: a) the Project for plans, specifications and engineering for the construction of F.M. 423 from Stewart Creek Road to U.S. 380, located within the City of Frisco and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the City of Frisco for plans, specifications and engineering for the construction of F.M. 423 from Stewart Creek Road to U.S. 380, located within the City of Frisco, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02).

* O) Approval of: a) the Project for plans, specifications and engineering for the construction of F.M. 2934 from the Dallas North Tollway, west to F.M. 423, located within the City of Frisco and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the City of Frisco for plans, specifications and engineering for the construction of F.M.2934 from the Dallas North Tollway, west to F.M. 423, located within the City of Frisco, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02).

* P) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Service between Constable Precinct #4 and the Town of Bartonville, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-10-02)

Q) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Section 125 Service Agreement between Denton County, Texas and LifeRe Insurance Company.

R) Approval of Lease Purchase Schedule No. 604 with attachments, exhibit, and Essential Use Letter between Denton County and Dell Financial Services, L.P.

S) Approval of: a) the Project for improvements and resurfacing of Lois Road located within the City of Sanger and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Sanger for improvements and resurfacing of Lois Road located within the City of Sanger.

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.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT