* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting Denton County Commissioners Court Denton County Pre-Trial Facility 1406 Troy H. LaGrone Drive, Denton, Texas * * * * * AGENDA

Tuesday, September, 30, 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.
4. B) 9:10 A.M.
4. C) 9:15 A.M.
3. A) 9:30 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

9:30 a.m. A) Approve the resolutions honoring the John A. Scott Award finalists and the Employee of the Year, and any appropriate action. Human Resources

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 a.m. A) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Estates Medium Density (R-2) in Abstract #1172, Tract 6-B, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bewley and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Denton County Planning Department, and any appropriate action. Planning Department

9:10 a.m. B) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a Special Use Permit in Abstract #1172, Tract 6-B, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bewley and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Denton County Planning Department, and any appropriate action. Planning Department

9:15 a.m. C) Approval of Sheriff Weldon Lucas & District Attorney Bruce Isaacks to hold a "Public Hearing" regarding proposed use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant form the U.S. Department of Justice, allocation and intended purpose of fiscal year 2003-2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Funds for $32,374.80 with local Sheriff's Office & District Attorney's Office cash match for $3,597.20, and any appropriate action. Sheriff

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

A) Approval of Bill Report/Payroll.
(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 Lake Ridge Estates Road Construction, Bid #07-03-1575, to Calvert Paving Corporation for $206,819, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

* B) Approval of award for RFP #06-03-1568, Human Resources Management System, to NOW Solutions, and approval of funding mechanism to be third party financing, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102540 for Computer Maintenance including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $7,624, and any appropriate action.

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102550 to Increase Revenues and transfer funds @ $5,625, transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Workers Compensation Contingency @ $22,665 and Personnel Contingency @ $17,435 fro various salary benefit line items fro various departments for a total amendment of $45,725, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102560 to Transfer to DCEA Insurance Fund for Transfer of Insurance Fund Department in the amount of $1,458,482, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102570 for Operating Equipment for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $1,481, 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) Approval of the assignment of Denton County Vehicles to be taken home for Facilities, Planning, Engineering, and Road and Bridge; the employees and respective vehicles are as follows: Robert Akins - CV7702, Robbie Baughman - FP00503, Neil Cain - FP95683, Matt Cupit - FP95581, Mark Kampfenkel - FP95682, Dan Melgoza - CV97701, Tim Mullen - FP1581, Ed Roberts - FP00401, Danford Stastny - DP02601, Kelly Zwinggi - FD97125-01, Jack Dyer - FD03110-35, Hank Ogden FD02110-31, Kelly Mullholland - FD97125-02, EIT - FD97110-20, Lewis Newcomb - FC95120, Mike Burton - DG02110-33, Mike Riley - DG02110-34, Danny Smith - FD99110-28, New Foreman - FD99110-25, Bruce Dotterer - DG02110-32, Jim Higgs - FD00110-30, and Gary Garrison - FD00110-29, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

* B) Approval of the revised Engineering checklist for the Denton County Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

* C) Approval of Kelly Zwinggi's letter of resignation as Road Superintendent of Denton County effective 5:00 p.m., September 30, 2003, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

D) Approval of November 4, 2003, 9:05 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lots 9R-1 and 9R-2, Block A, of Breezy Acres Estates, Precinct #4 and any appropriate action.

E) Approve revisions to job descriptions associated with the reorganization of the Public Works Department, and any appropriate action. Human Resources

F) Approval of Ex-Officio Commissioner System assignment of facilities and any appropriate action related to the changes to the new system. Commissioner, Precinct #2

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk minutes for Denton County Commissioners Court Meeting, September 16, 2003 - Formal Session, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of any action related to the Confederative Monument water fountains. Commissioners Court

* B) Approval of Amendment to the County Vehicle Use Policy requiring a timely submission of County Official/Employee Mileage Reimbursement Claims. County Auditor (Briefing 09-23-03)

C) Approval of Sheriff and Constable's Notice of Fees and Fines, effective January 1, 2004, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 09-23-03)

D) Review and approve Denton County Commissioners Court Operating Policy, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

E) Approve the appointment of Sean O'Keefe to the Denton County Development District No. 4, and any appropriate action.

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Tarrant-Parker-Denton County Medical Examiner's District Attorney Agreement for the 2003-2004 Fiscal year, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approve Interlocal Agreement Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the Intozilyzer Breath Testing Program and the Laboratory Alcohol and Drug Testing Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

* D) Approval of Amendment No. 3, to Contract No. 720056, between Denton County, Texas and the Office of Rural Community Affairs, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

E) Approval of the Magistrate Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Judge Robin Ramsey, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

* F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the City of Frisco, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 09-23-03)

G) Approve Addendum #1 To Food Service Contract with Mid-States Services, Inc for food services to the Denton County Jail and the Denton County Juvenile Detention Facility, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of amendments to the Real Estate Contract between David Arthur, et al., and Denton County, and any appropriate action.

I) Approval of authorizing the County Judge to execute all necessary documents to close the Real Estate Contract between Jeani Hill and Denton County and directing the County Auditor to request a warrant in a sufficient amount to fund and close the transaction, and any appropriate action.

J) Approval of authorizing the County Judge to execute all necessary documents to close the Real Estate Contract between Retail Monticello Partners, Ltd., and Denton County and directing the County Auditor to request a warrant in a sufficient amount to fund and close the transaction, and any appropriate action.

K) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Dallas, and any appropriate action.

L) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the City of Frisco, and any appropriate action.

M) Approval of the selection of Tuesday as the day of the week for the Denton County Commissioners Court to meet in regular session for the fiscal year 03-04, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 81.005(a), 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 Supreme Court of Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT