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

Tuesday, May 6, 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 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 Proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2003 to be Local Arson Awareness Week in Denton County, Texas, and any appropriate action. Fire Marshal

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

* A) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal for Road Signs, Bid #03-01-1418, to Vulcan Signs, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100990 for Evidence Expense for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $7,500, 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

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk minutes for Denton County Commissioners Court Meeting April 22, 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 acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Sandy Jacobs for the calendar year 2002. Commissioner, Precinct #2 (Briefing 04-29-03)

C) Approve the re-examination of the Medical Examiner Contract as recommended by the Medical Examiner Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of 1(a) the Texas VINE Services Agreement recommended by the Office of the Attorney General as a part of its Texas VINE Project, 1(b) the designation of the Customer Project Manager and (2) the Grant Contract with the Office of the Attorney General, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* C) Approval of abandoning and vacating a portion of Old Alton Road to Roger A. Stephens and Cherry Stephens and approval of acceptance of a donation deed from Roger A. Stephens and Cherry Stephens, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* D) Approval of the Letter Agreement between Denton County and MarineMax, L.P., c/o Julie R. Caggiano, Esq., regarding the fence encroachment at the Jones Street Property owned by Denton County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* E) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas, and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide additional services on the Hilltop Road Bridge over Fincher Branch Creek (tributary to Hickory Creek) Project and additional funding in the amount of $6,873.00, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 05-29-03)

* F) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas and Paragon Project Resources, Inc. to provide additional services for the I35 E/FM 1171 Intersection Ramp Relocation Project, additional funding in the amount of $147,704.00, for a total contract amount of $325,366.00, and an extension of 12 months to the contract term, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* G) Approval of Addendum No. 2, to the Agreement between Denton County and Engineer, URS Corporation, Inc., formerly URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, Inc., for the FM 2499 Section 2 Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* H) Approval of the Group Contract for Prepaid Services Acceptance Agreement between Denton County and SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc. for the continuation of dental benefits plan, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* I) Approval of Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Northward Partners, LP for Office space for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

J) Approval of the Chapter 381 Tax Incentive Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and CB Parkway Business Center XIV, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, and any appropriated action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* K) Approval of: a) the Project to construct a rail bypass bridge northwest of Colorado Street on Loop 288 ("Project") in the City of Denton, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Denton regarding the Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* L) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas, and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide additional services on the Trietsch Road Bridge over Moores Branch Creek Project and additional funding in the amount of $5,628.00, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* M) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas, and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to provide additional services on the Eakin Cemetery Road Bridge over tributary to Denton Creek Project and additional funding in the amount of $6,873.00, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

* N) Approval of Agency Agreement between l.e.a.d.s.online and Denton County for the Denton County Sheriff's Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 04-29-03)

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: Contemplated Litigation Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): Contract between Denton County, Texas and Direct Action Uniforms.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Resort Realty Company; Cause No. ED-2001-00649, in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT