Denton County, Texas, Seal

* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting
Denton County Commissioners Court
Courthouse on the Square
110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas
* * * * * Briefing Agenda


Tuesday, July 27, 2004, 9:30 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of Evaluation Committee for Delinquent Tax Attorney, RFP #05-04-1622.

B) Discussion o f renewal of Property Insurance, RFP #04-02-1484, to Scarbrough, Medlin and Associates, Inc.

C) Discussion of renewal of Uniforms-Sheriff’s Department, Bid #04-03-1557, to Sterling’s Public Safety Uniform & Equipment.

D) Discussion of renewal of contract for Janitorial Service, Bid #06-02-1494, to Members Building Maintenance.

E) Discussion of renewal for Tax Statement Preparation/Mailing Service, RFP #06-03-1566, to ADS MB Corp; d/b/a The Mail Box.

F) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for CMAP (Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement), Bid #06-04-1624.

G) Discussion of renewal of bid for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #07-03-1571, to Jessie P. Taylor Oil Company.

H) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Gasoline, Bid #07-04-1627.

I) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Emulsified Asphalt, Bid #07-04-1630.

J) Discussion of renewal of Medical Laboratory Services-Human Resources, RFP# 09-03-1582, to Pinnacle Diagnostics and Laboratories.

K) Discussion of renewal for Detention Mattresses, Bid #10-02-1526, to Robinson Textiles, Inc.

L) Discussion of renewal for Voice and Data Cabling, RFP #11-02-1530, to Richmond Communications Group, Inc.

M) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Office Furniture, Bid #06-04-1625.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of the submission of the appraisal roll for Denton County for tax year 2004 from the Tax Assessor-Collector.

B) Discussion of the presentation of the effective and rollback tax rates for tax year 2004.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101620 for Cars and Small Trucks for Road & Bridge, Precinct’s #3 & 4 in the amount of $26,562.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101640 to transfer funds from Public Works Admin/Engineering to the 2000 Road Bond Fund in the amount of $50,000.

E) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101670 for Computers and Medical Supplies for the Federal Health Care Facility Grant in the amount of $11,353.

F) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101680 for Overtime-Cash Option for County Jail in the amount of $2,000.

3. HUMAN RESOURCES

A) Discussion of revisions to the Director of Engineering job description.

4. HEALTH

A) Discussion of a renewed TDH contract for Service Delivery Integration, which helps to fund primary care services.

5. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Discussion regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects: Denton County’s Better Safer Roads Program, and the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan, and updates related to the Denton County Transportation Authority.

6. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County Boards and Committees.

B) Discussion regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to Denton County Building Projects-.Facilities Department

C) Discussion of the following committee membership related to the Public Works/Engineering Director: Alternative Fuels Committee, Development Support Committee, Centralized Road & Bridge, Loss Control Committee, Recycling Committee, and Vehicle Assessment Committee.-Aide to the Court.

D) Discussion of the request from Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. to be included on the list of organizations that may accept donations from juror’s pay-District Clerk.

E) Discussion of the purchase of furniture and rugs for County Judges Lobby area through remaining funds of the 2004 Tax Notes-Facilities Department.

F) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the creation of North Central Texas Arson Task Force-Fire Marshal.

G) Discussion of sub-recipient award offer from TEEX, US Department of Homeland Security, and Office of Domestic Preparedness entitled FY 2003 Urban Area Security Initiative II 48121.-Fire Marshal/Emergency Mgmt

7. LEGAL

A) Discussion of amended and restated joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Peace Office and Patrol Services between Denton County and
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 8-A
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 8-B
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 8-C
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 9
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 10
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 11-A, and
Denton County Fresh Water Supply No. 11-B

B) Discussion of: a) the Project for “Engineering Services to acquire plans, specifications and estimates (PS & E) for FM 2181” located within the City of Corinth and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Corinth for “Engineering Services to acquire plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for FM 2181” located within the City of Corinth.

C) Discussion of retaining Grace Weatherly to represent Denton County in the James Patton EEOC claim at the rate of $200.00 per hour and ensuring litigation.

D) Discussion of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Property Tax Collection between (1) the Town of Flower Mound and Denton County, Texas; (2) The City of Oak Point and Denton County, Texas; (3) The Town of Marshall Creek and Denton County, Texas; (4) The Town of Copper Canyon and Denton County, Texas; (5) The City of Hickory Creek and Denton County, Texas; (6)The City of Roanoke and Denton County, Texas; (7) The City of Justin and Denton County, Texas; (8) Northwest Independent School District and Denton County, Texas; (9) Ponder Independent School District and Denton County, Texas; (10) Little Elm Independent School District and Denton County, Texas; (11) Corinth Municipal Utility District and Denton County, Texas; and (12) Denton Municipal Utility District No. 4 and Denton County, Texas.

8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A) Tuesday, July 27, 2004, 9 am – Commissioners Court & Budget Workshop

B) Tuesday, August 3, 2004, 9 am – Commissioners Court & Budget Workshop

C) Tuesday, August 10, 2004, 9 am – Commissioners Court & Budget Workshop

 

 

 

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids of services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired; readers; or large print or are requested to contact the Aide to the Court at 940-349-2830 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Braille is not available.