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

Tuesday, March 16, 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.

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 resolution honoring William Ross Rogers for the attainment of the highest award the Boy Scouts of America can bestow: the rank of “Eagle Scout”, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

B) Approval of a proclamation naming March 21-27, 2004, as “Poison Week” in Denton County, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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.)

B) Approve Denton County’s 2004 Unreimbursed Health Care Expenditure Report, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of award for Employee Service Award Event, RFP #01-04-1549, to Canyon Lake Ranch, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

7. BUDGET

A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Operating Transfers and any appropriate action.

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100710 for Repair and Maintenance including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency for Carroll Building-County Administration in the amount of $19,650, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100720 to Operating Equipment including the transfer of $7,106 from DA Chapter 59 Forfeiture Fund and 4963 from DA Chapter 59 Forfeiture Fund-Unappropriated Contingency to Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $8,069, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

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 an MOU with the People’s Clinic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

* B) Approval of an additional contract with Pediplace, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) 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

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

C) Approval of any appropriate action including all legal requirements to make any necessary changes to the Centralized Road & Bridge System versus the Ex-Officio Commissioners Road System. Commissioner, Precinct #2

11. COUNTY CLERK

* A) Approve the County Clerk’s minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for March 2, 2004, and any appropriate action.

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of a Blue Ribbon Task Force to review opportunities and make recommendations for improved efficiencies in all departments of Denton County Government. Commissioner, Precinct #4

B) Approval of Justice of the Peace Civil and Criminal Case Search to the Denton County Web Site, and any appropriate action. Information Services (Briefing 3-9-04)

C) Acceptance of completion of the continuing education provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Article 81.0025 by Commissioner Jim Carter, Precinct 4 for 2003, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of a) the Project and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Cooke County, Texas, for road maintenance, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

* C) Approval of the Donation Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between Henry Billingsley and Denton County, Texas, for the Rosemeade Capacity Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-9-04)

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 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 43rd District Court.

D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code; EEOC Claim of David Johnson.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation and discussion of possible settlement; Texas Government Code, Section 551.07 (a)(1) & (2); Amwest Surety Insurance Company.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT