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

Tuesday, April 8, 2003, 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

3. A) 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

9:10 am A) Approve the request of the Denton County Library Advisory Board to recognize and honor the Commissioners Court at the regular meeting, Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Commissioner, Precinct #1

B) Approve the resolution opposing Senate Bill 1728 (State School Closures), and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

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.)

TREASURER

* B) Approval of payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of specifications for Request for Qualifications for Surveying Services, RFQ #03-03-1547, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-1-03)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for a Tray Washer and Waste Equipment System, Bid #03-03-1546, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-1-03)

C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RCP and SAFETY ENDS, Bid #04-03-1552, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Elevator Maintenance, Bid #04-03-1553, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100880 for Salary, Assistants/Benefits for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 in the amount of $9,010, 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.)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Approval of the Road Superintendent Report for February 2003, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approval of the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for March 25, 2003, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approval of the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for April 1, 2003, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

B) Approval of acceptance of certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell for the calendar year 2002, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

C) Approve the appointment of Mr. Richard Ching, to the Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

D) Approval of the appointment of Theresa Rogers as the Records Management representative of the Loss Control Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

E) Approval of the appointment of Theresa Rogers as the Records Management representative of the Denton County Court Building Security Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

F) Approval of participation by Denton County in the Integrated Criminal Justice Project through the Texas Conference of Urban Counties, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Formal 3-18, 25; 4-1-03)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Right or Entry ("ROE") for Parcel ID: R62299, known as the A1220A H.H. Swisher, Tract 10, 2.920 acres, Old ACAD TR # 3E, between Denton County, Texas and the Texas Department of Transportation, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-1-03)

* C) Approval of the JURY + Jury Management System Software Maintenance Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Jury Systems Incorporated, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-1-03)

* D) Approval of Contract between Denton County and Texas Lil's Dude Ranch for the 2003 Denton County Employee Service Award Picnic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-1-03)

E) Approval of Resolution proclaiming April 2003 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of Third Party Administration Agreement between North Texas Alliance, DBA Employer Services and the County of Denton, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of the Bond and Oath for the County Election Administrator, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of (1) Agreement between North Texas Healthcare Network, Inc. and the County of Denton and (2) Amendment #1 to the Agreement between North Texas Healthcare Network, Inc. and the County of Denton, and any appropriate action.

I) Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Professional Services between the Counties of Tarrant, Dallas and Denton as members of the Public Employee Benefit Cooperative of North Texas and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and any appropriate action.

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Commissioners Court reserves the right to exercise 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 (2); Claim of Halff Associates, Inc.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Claim by Humphrey and Associates.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT