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

Tuesday, January 6, 2004, 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.
4. D) 9:20 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

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approval/Denial of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance fro a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2) for Abstract 1100, Tract 1, Abstract 792, Tract 33, and Abstract 29, Tract 1 and recommended to be DENIED by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

9:10 a.m. B) Approval/Denial of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2) for Abstract 792, Tract 34, Abstract 29, Tract 6 and recommended to be APPROVED by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

9:15 a.m. C) Approval/Denial of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a variance request from lot width for Abstract 1100, Tract 1, Abstract 792, Tract 33 and Abstract 29, Tract 1, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

9:20 a.m. D) Approval of an 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 by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning

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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of the purchase of Telephone System-Sheriff's Office, RFP #04-03-1554, from NEC Business Network Solutions, Inc., as the State of Texas CISV Best Value, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

* B) Approval of renewal of contract for Medical Supplies, Bid #10-01-1454, to Allegiance Healthcare, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request # 100350 for Heavy Trucks for Road & Bridge Precinct #3 and Precinct #4 in the amount of $1,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100360 to Transfer to 2002 Tax Note Fund including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency for Transfer of Funds in the amount of $35,718, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100370 for Repairs and Maintenance for Charlie Cole Building in the amount of $1,869, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

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.)

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of Texas Department of Health contract for continuation of immunization services and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approval 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

B) Approve internal procedures for the workings between the new Ex-Officio Commissioners and central departments, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approve Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Deputy between the Denton County Sheriff's Office and the Northwest Independent School District, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

B) Approval of re-appointment of James Polser to Place 7 of the Board of Directors of Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and any appropriate action. Economic Development

C) Discussion and possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of wildland fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Fire Marshal

D) Approval of the re-appointment of Scott Tuxhorn to the Denton County MHMR Board of Trustees, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

E) Approval of the appointment of Gregory Leveling to the Denton County MHMR Board of Trustees, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

F) Approval of the appointment of Charles "Coby" Waddill to the Denton County MHMR Board of Trustees, and any appropriate action. County Judge

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Contract Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Joe R. Jones Construction, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-19 & 30-03)

C) Approval of A) submission of an Application and B) Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney's 421-Juvenile Child Abuse Prosecution Grant (J-CAP) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for funding from the State Criminal Justice Planning Fund (421), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

D) Approval of A) submission of an Application and B) Resolution for Criminal District Attorney's Prosecution Enhancement Grant (VAWA-FVP-Enhancement) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for continuation funding from the Violence Against Women's Act, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

E) Approval of A) submission of an Application and B) Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney's 421-Civil Child Abuse Prosecution Grant (C-CAP) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for funding from the State Criminal Justice Planning Fund (421), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

F) Approval of A) submission of an Application and B) Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney's Family Violence Expansion Grant (VAWA-FVEG) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for funding from the Violence Against Women Act, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

G) Approval of A) submission of an Application and B) Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney's VAWA-Civil Domestic Violence Prosecution Grant (C-DVP) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for continuation funding from the Violence Against Women Act, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

H) Approval of A) submission of an Application and B) Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney's 421-Civil Child Abuse Prosecution Expansion Grant (C-CAPE) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for funding from the State Criminal Justice Planning Fund (421), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

* I) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and Ann's Haven VNA (Visiting Nurse Association), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

* J) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and (1) the Argyle Volunteer Fire District; (2) the City of the Colony; (3) the Justin Volunteer Fire Department; (4) the Lake Cities Volunteer Fire Department; and (5) the Ponder Volunteer Fire Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

* K) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and (1) the Argyle Volunteer Fire District; (2) the Aubrey Area Ambulance, Inc.; (3) the Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department; (4) the City of Highland Village; (5) the Lake Cities Volunteer Fire Department; and (6) the City of The Colony, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 12-30-03)

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) Personnel matters, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a)(1): to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Public Works Engineering Director.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT