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

Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 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

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 award of bid for Furniture Refinishing at Courthouse on the Square, Bid #10-04-1640, to Quality Touch Up, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

B) Consideration of action on change in type of vehicle to be purchased for Constable Precinct 2, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100380 for Repairs and Maintenance including the transfer of funds from District Clerk Records Management Unappropriated Contingency for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $2,200, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100390 for Non-Departmental Consultant Fees including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Regular Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $14,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100400 for Printed Material including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Regular Unappropriated Contingency for the DA Hot Check Fund in the amount of $890, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100410 for Tax Statements for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $10,354, 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 revisions to the PEBC Privacy Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of contract with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Immunization services and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

11. COUNTY CLERK

A) Acknowledge the County Clerk minutes will no longer be included in the agenda packet for approval in accordance with Local Government Code 81.003 ( c ), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approve the drawing of names from the 2004 Grand Jury to serve on the Denton County Salary Grievance Committee, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 01-04-05)

B) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Jerry Alford to the Denton County Transportation Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

C) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Tim Skeene to the Denton County Transportation Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

D) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Raymond D. Roberts to the Denton County Transportation Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

E) Approval of the re-appointment of Ms. Judy Andes to the Denton County Transportation Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

F) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Richard Tedrow to the Building & Property Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

G) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Robert Swanbeck to the Building & Property Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

H) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Joseph “Jody” Gonzalez to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. County Judge

I) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Mike Sweet to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. County Judge

J) Approval of the re-appointment of Mrs. Elaine Emery to the Denton County Health Advisory Board, and any appropriate action. County Judge

K) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Michael Davis to the Denton County Veterans Advisory Board, and any appropriate action. County Judge

L) Approval of the re-appointment of Mrs. Shirley Spellerberg to the Social Service Organization Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge

M) Consideration of discussing and appropriate action relating to prioritizing road projects and setting criteria for the first issuance of TRIP 2004 Bonds. Commissioner, Precinct #2

N) Approve the re-appointment of Mike Weldon to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

O) Approve the re-appointment of Jack Smith to the Transportation Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

P) Approve the re-appointment of Greg Sawko to the Transportation Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

Q) Approve the re-appointment of Fritz Poppe to the Building & Properties Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

R) Approve the re-appointment of Dick Tedrow to the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters.

* B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the Justin Volunteer Fire Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-05)

* C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and the Justin Volunteer Fire Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-05)

* D) Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Professional Services between the Counties of Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, the City of Frisco and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), as members of the Public Employee Benefit Cooperative of North Texas, with the North Central Council of Governments, NCTCOG), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 01-04-05)

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); Denton County v. Tarrant County, pending in the Supreme Court of Texas or District Court after demand.

D) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A), Government Code; In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Case No. 4:04-CV-00441-MHS; Ron Akin v. The Honorable Robert D. Simms, As The Presiding Judge of The Oklahoma Multicounty Grand Jury, Joel-Lyn McCormick, as Assistant Oklahoma Attorney General; Charles Rogers, as Assistant Oklahoma Attorney General; Weldon Lucas, as Denton County Sheriff; and Bruce Isaacks, as Denton County Criminal District Attorney.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Section 551.071 (2); Discussion regarding legal issues related to the Interlocal Agreement with Denton Independent School District regarding fiber optic network to connect governmental facilities.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Blue Skies Alliance, Downwinders at Risk, Public Citizen and Sierra Club, non-profit corporations, Plaintiffs, vs. Michael O. Leavitt, Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency; Richard E. Greene, Regional Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency, Region XI, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Defendants Cause # 3:04-cv-02169, pending in the United Stated District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas, Texas.

G) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2); Denton County, Texas, v. Scott T. Schambacher, individually and in all capacities as an agent or representative for Avondale Ranch, L.T.D., Sterling Classic Custom Homes, Buck Development Service, L.L.C., S.C.C. Homes, L.T.D., S.T.S. Contracting Services, L.L.C., and S.T.S. Construction, Inc.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT