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

Tuesday, November 18, 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 a resolution honoring The Colony, Denton County, Texas for their selection as Sportstown for the State of Texas, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

B) Approval of a presentation by John Polster of Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc., regarding a proposed 2004 Road Bond Program, and any appropriate action. County Judge

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 a.m. A) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinances for a Special Use Permit, Abstract #652, Tract 6A, Precinct 1, as requested by Howard Cox and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Denton County Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

5. AUDITOR

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.)

B) Approve the Denton County Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending 9/30/2003, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03, Formal 11-07-03)

TREASURER

* C) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of award of bid for Medical Laboratory Services - Human Resources, RFP #09-03-1582, to Pinnacle Diagnostics and Laboratories for Section A, Drug Testing and Section B, Physical Examinations, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100160 for Computer Hardware Maintenance for Financial Information Systems in the amount of $4,336, 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) Approve internal procedures for the workings between the new Ex-Officio Commissioners and central departments, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

B) Approve any road and bridge differences between Ex-Officio Road Commissioners that need to be addressed by the Commissioners Court, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

C) Approve the Final Plat of Savannah - Phase 2, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Public works/Planning (Formal 11-07-03)

D) Approve the Final Plat of Savannah - Phase 3, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning (Formal 11-07-03)

E) Approve the Final Plat of Shale Creek Addition, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

F) Approval of work hours for the Road and Bridge Department, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

G) Approval of Road Superintendent Report from October 1, 2002, through October 3, 2003, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for October 28, 2003, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

B) Approve continuation of the Disaster Declaration for Denton County for threat of wildland fires due to draught conditions, and any appropriate action. Fire Marshal

C) Approve acceptance of Laura Galloway's resignation and Dr. Jennifer Martin's re-appointment to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

D) Approval regarding the building usage request from Denton County Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the purpose of training and staff development for a professional women's volunteer organization Saturday, November 22, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. a the Sandy Jacobs Government Center, Community Room, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court

E) Approval of the appointment of Commissioner Cynthia White to North Central Texas Council of Governments Solid Waste Subcommittee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

F) Approve the acceptance of completion of the continuing education provisions of Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 by Commissioner Cynthia White, Precinct #1 for 2003, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Boundary Agreement between Frisco Independent School District and the Little Elm Independent School District, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03; Formal 11-07-03)

C) Approval of appointing a representative of the Civil Division of the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's to replace Robert Schell, on the following Committees: 1) Drilling/Land Development Committee, 2) Evaluation Committee for Consulting Services for ROW Acquisition for FM 1171 and 3) Loss Control Committee, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03; 11-07-03)

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 Supreme Court of Texas.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.087; Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations for Project cover, Project Cornerstone, and Project Fearn.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT