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

Tuesday, March 15, 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/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 the Renewing of the Contract with Justice Benefits, Inc. for Federal Funding Enhancement Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

C) Approve Denton County’s 2005 Unreimbursed Health Care Expenditure Report, and any appropriate action.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of award of bid for Mobberly Road Culvert, Bid #12-04-1652, to Calvert Paving Corporation, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* B) Approval of specifications for RFQ #02-05-1669 for County Road Reconstruction & Paving Rehabilitation Engineering Services; appointment of an Evaluation Committee to include Beth Fleming, a representative from Civil DA and Chris Steubing, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Vending Services, RFP #03-05-1672, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100650 for Consultant Fees including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental-Regular Unappropriated Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $2,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100690 for Evidence Expense for D.A. – CPS Division in the amount of $2,500, 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.)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approve Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use District for a zoning change from Planned Development (PD) to Agriculture (AG) for Abstract 790, Tracts 1, 2, & 9 as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission and the Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of Legislative Policy Statements, Resolutions, or other matters relative to the 79th Legislative Session, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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

C) Approve the re-appointment of Hugh and Scarlett Long to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission

D) Approval of Building Usage Request on Saturday 19, 2005, from 10:45 am to 3:00 pm, Courthouse on the Lawn for Peace Action Denton Peace Event, including musicians, speakers, educational brochures, (will be putting up pop-up tent), and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Amendment #1 to the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the BUS 377 E Project at Pilot Point High School, CSJ 0081-14-005, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* C) Approval of Amendment #1 to the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for FM 428 from US 377 to Aubrey High School, CSJ 0817-01-020, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* D) Approval of the First Amendment to the Chapter 381 Tax Incentive Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Flowers Baking Company of Denton, a Texas limited liability company, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* E) Approval of the Project for a 2 course penetration Chipseal on Cedar Lane for a distance of approximately 2165 feet located in the City of Oak Point and the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (“ICA”) between the City of Oak Point and Denton County, Texas, for a 2 course penetration Chipseal on Cedar Lane for a distance of approximately 2165 feet in the City of Oak Point, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

* F) Approval of the Agreement exercising option to renew the Contract between Denton County and Richmond Communications Group, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

G) Approval of the Project to improve and widen Memorial Drive and access thereto, form 700 feet west of Paige Road to 300 feet east of Worley and the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of The Colony and Denton County, Texas, to improve and widen Memorial Drive and access thereto, from 700 feet west of Paige Road to 300 feet east of Worley, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-08-05)

H) Approval of the Donation Deed between Denton County, Texas, and Kevin Wade and Sheila Luster for the Bonnie Brae Road Project, 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); Denton County v. Tarrant County, pending in the Supreme Court of Texas or District Court after remand.

D) Consultation with Attorney, Potential Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code; Discuss potential claim regarding fixtures, plumbing, and security at Pretrial Detention Center.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Donna Meek v. County of Denton, Texas, Denton County Department of Public Works and Eddie Eugene May, Cause No: 2004-30045-211, pending in the 211th District Court of Denton County, Texas.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Eric Stanley, Realtor v. Don Alexander, Denton County Elections Administrator, Respondent, Cause No: 2005-60062-393, pending in the 393rd District Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT