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

Tuesday, March 22, 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

A) Presentation and recognition of Jarrett Lemke for Old Alton Bridge Park Sign Project and achievement of Eagle Scout rank, and any appropriate action. Commissioner’s 1 & 4

B) Approval of a resolution declaring March 20 – 26, 2005 as National Agriculture Week, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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.)

B) Approval of authorizing the issuance of "DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005"; specifying the terms and features of said bonds; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds; and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of said bonds, including the approval and execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase Agreement and Special Escrow Agreement and the approval and distribution of an Official Statement; providing for the redemption of the obligations being refunded; and providing an effective date.

TREASURER

* C) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of declaring Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation as the most qualified firm for Engineering Services for PS&E for FM 407 from Briar Hill to FM 1830, authorize contract negotiations, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-15-05)

* B) Approval of award of bid for Corrugated Galvanized Metal Pipe, Bid #12-04-1651, to Contech Construction Products, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-15-05)

* C) Approval of report on proceeds from Surplus On-Line Auction Sale #01-05-1657 held February 10-24, 2005, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-15-05)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100670 for Prior Year Purchases for Road & Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $9,582, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-15-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100680 for Operating Equipment for 2004 Urban Area Security Initiative II Grant in the amount of $9,933, and any appropriate action.

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100710 for Statements of Fact for 367th District Court in the amount of $3,250, and any appropriate action.

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100740 for Equipment Maintenance for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $4,002, 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

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 acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Sandy Jacobs for the calendar year 2004. Commissioner, # Precinct 2

D) Presentation of continuing Education Credits for 2004 for Commissioner, Cynthia White for recording purposes only. Commissioner, Precinct #1

E) Approval of an Adopt-A-Road program for Denton County to be administered by the individual Ex-Officio Road Commissioners, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for IH 35E/FM 1171 Ramp Reversal Construction Project, CAJ 0196-02-094, 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) Section 551.072, Government Code: To deliberate and determine the value of certain real property owned by Denton County for possible sale or exchange.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); EEOC Claim of Damarcus E. Hawkins.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT