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

Tuesday, April 15, 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

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

A) Approval of resolution recognizing Angeleena Young. Commissioner, Precinct #4

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve two Special Use Permits requested by Mr. Chad Giesting for Abstract #418, part of Tracts 41, 42, and 42D, Precinct 1. Public Works/Planning

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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 Antiquities Application to the Texas Historical Commission for installation of Audio/Visual System for Commissioners Courtroom, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

* B) Approval of specifications for Bank Depository, Bid #01-03-1534, authority to advertise, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lawn Maintenance Services, Bid #03-03-1548, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Metal Fencing - Pre-Trail Facility, Bid #03-03-1550, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100890 for Workers Compensation including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Workers Compensation Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $33,973, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100900 for Outside Counsel including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Outside Counsel Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $9,670, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100910 for Computer Software for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $6,420, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100920 for Office Supplies and Printed Material 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.

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100930 for Training & Education for County Planning in the amount of $6,001.

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 changes to the experience and special requirement sections of job descriptions for the Counselor in Juvenile Post-Adjudication, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approve Tuesday May 20, 2003 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of the Steeplechase Addition, Precinct #4.

* B) Approve the Final Plat of Brenham Addition, Lantana Project, Precinct #4.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

* B) Approval of Information Services Management Committee policies 3.3, 5, 6, 8.2 and 9.2, and any appropriate action. Information Services (Briefing 4-8-03)

C) Approval of participation by Denton County in the Integrated Criminal Justice Project through the Texas Conference of Urban Counties. County Judge. (Formal 3-18, 3-25, 4-01, 4-08 -2003)

D) Approve the appointment of Sarah Hartpence to the Denton County Environmental Task Force. Commissioner, Precinct #4

E) Approval of the appointment of Judge Mary Horn as the liaison on the Denton County Transportation Committee, replacing Commissioner Sandy Jacobs, and any appropriate action. County Judge

F) Approval of the structure of the Print/Mail Department moving said department from the Aide-to-the-Court to the County Judge's Office, to report to the Director of Administration, with the assistance of the Human Resources Director to affect the necessary changes in the job descriptions of both the Aide-to-the-Court and Director of Administration, and any appropriate action. County Judge

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval and authorization for the County Project Representative to accept and sign the amended Grant Activities Plan for the AirCheck Texas Repair and Replacement Assistance Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-8-03)

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: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2); General Motors and Triangle Chevrolet, Inc.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT