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

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

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 are 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) Approve the Resolution proclaiming Thursday, May 1, 2003 as a day of prayer for our cities, counties, and nation on this 29th day of April, 2003, 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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of award of bid for Oversize Rock (Stone Riprap), Bid #02-03-1542, to Tim Beaty Builders, Inc. for $19.50 per ton, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

* B) Approval to declare miscellaneous computer and telephone equipment surplus, authorize Sealed Bid Sale #04-03-1555, advertise and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100960 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Computer Software for County-wide Technology in the amount of $3,179, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100970 for Office Rental-JP#4 for County Leased Buildings in the amount of $2,700, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100950 for Contract Labor including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1 in the amount of $3,187, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101000 to reallocate expenditures for Operating Equipment for Emergency Services in the amount of $1,850, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101020 for Office Furniture/Equipment including the transfer of funds from Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program-Unappropriated Contingency for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program in the amount of $3,831, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101010 Vehicle Repairs including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental-Unappropriated Contingency-Vehicle Repair Contingency for License & Weight in the amount of $500, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

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 the creation of a Part-Time Nutritionist, a Full-Time Office Support Specialists II and a Full-Time Assistant WIC Clinical Professional in the WIC Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of the revised contract with Tarrant County for HIV Early Intervention Clinic Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-22-03)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

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

* B) Approve the Final Plat of Burns Branch Addition, Phase III, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action. (Formal 4-22-03)

* C) Approve the Final Plat of the Lantana Golf Course, Lantana Project, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

* D) Approve the Final Plat of Frisco Ranch, Phase 1A, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

E) Approve Tuesday May 13, 2003 at 9:05 am as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider an amendment to The Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), Abstract #1215, Tract 14, Precinct #1, as requested by Mr. Dan Gist and recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission and the Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

F) Approve Tuesday June 3, 2003 at 9:05 am as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lots 11 & 15 of the Fairview Acres Addition, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk minutes for Denton County Commissioners Court Meeting April 15, 2003 - Formal Session, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

B) Approve the reappointment of Jerry Taylor to the Social Services Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

C) Approve the reappointment of Don White, Sr. to the Denton County Social Service Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 4

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of revised Resolution regarding funds from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office Application for the Criminal District Attorney's Family Violence Intervention Grant for Denton County, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approval of revised Resolution regarding funds from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office Application for the Criminal District Attorney's Child Victim Intervention Specialist Grant for Denton County, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of Supplement Agreement No. 3, to the Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas, and Halff Associates, Inc., for additional funding in the amount of $163,703.00, for a total contract amount of $3,3692,579.00, for the SH 121/135E Interchange Project, 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 (1)(A): Contract between Denton County, Texas and Direct Action Uniforms.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT