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

Tuesday, December 16, 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

3. 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

9:05 am A) Approve the Resolution honoring Mildred Hawk for her many years of service and dedication to preserving the history of Denton County, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

B) Presentation by the Texas Cooperative Extension regarding their annual report to Commissioners Court, and any appropriate action. County Judge

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.)

TREASURER

* B) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal for Gasoline, Bid #09-01-1450, to Kelsoe Oil (Gasoline) for a Firm Profit Margin of $0.0400, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-09-03)

* B) Approval of specifications for RFP #10-03-1587, Guardianship Program, authority to advertise, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-09-03)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100320 for Contract Labor for County Planning in the amount of $1,391, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-09-03)

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100330 for Computer Maintenance for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $19,050, 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.)

B) Approve changes to the job descriptions (Captain CID, Personnel/Community Relations Officer and Major-Operations) and reorganization in the Sheriff's Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-09-03)

C) Approve changes to the job descriptions (Captain Administration and Specialty Units and Corporal/Administration) in the Sheriff's Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-16-03)

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 appointment of Glenna Krueger to the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

* D) Approve the FINAL Plat of Heritage Lantana, Phase Three, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

E) Approve Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), Abstract 1100, Tract 1, Abstract #792, Tract 33, and Abstract 29, Tract 1, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

F) Approve Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 9:10 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (r-2), Abstract #792, Tract 34, and Abstract 29, Tract 6, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

G) Approve Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 9:20 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Planned Development (PD) for Abstract #792, Tract 50, and Abstract 790, Tract 2 & 9 and recommended to be approved by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County & Limestone County for the housing of jail inmates, and any appropriate action.

B) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County &Bowie County for the housing of jail inmates, and any appropriate action.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

B) Approval of re-appointment of Terry Simons to the Denton County Building & Property Committee effective December 31, 2002, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

C) Approve TEEX Sub Recipient Agreement 2003-EU-T3-0043, Denton County Initial Sub grant, and any appropriate action. County Judge

D) Approve acceptance of John Gordon's resignation from the Transportation Committee and appointment of Joel Marks to fill unexpired term effective immediately, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

E) Approve acceptance of Marie Hughey's resignation from the Transportation Committee and appointment of Dick Abernathy to fill unexpired term effective immediately, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and (a) the City of Denton, (b) the City of Lewisville, (c) the City of Justin, and (d) the City of Plano, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-09-03)

* C) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and (a) Metrocrest Social Services, (b) Youth and Family Counseling, (c) Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County, Inc., and (d) Family Health Care, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-09-03)

7.D) Approval of the a) Contract Agreement, b) Performance Bond, c) Payment Bond and d) Maintenance Bond between Denton County, Texas, and Calvert Paving Corporation for the Lake Ridge Estate Road Construction project, Bid #07-03-1575, 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