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

Tuesday, April 5, 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) Approval of the resolution proclaiming April 10th – 16th, 2005 as Denton County Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and any appropriate action. District Attorney

B) Presentation by the League of Women Voters of Denton regarding Drug Abuse in Denton County, 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.)

TREASURER

* B) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100760 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Economic Development Projects for Economic Development in the amount of $1,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

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 the Final Plat for Georgia Village at Savannah Phase 1, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approve the Final Plat for Greenview Village at Savannah, Precinct #1, 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

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Chapter 381 Tax Incentive Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Hillwood Lakeside 2, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, and any appropriate action. (Formal 3-22-05)

C) Approval and Authorization for the Civil Division to hire the firm of Griffin & Jones to acquire the Dennis Bryson Right-of-Way for the Florence Road Project, and any appropriate action. (Formal 3-22-05)

* D) Approval of the Order Adopting Nuisance Abatement Policy and Procedure, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

* E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Denton, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

* F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and (1) the City of Denton and (2) the City of Dallas, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

* G) Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the Unites States of America and County of Denton, Texas for provision of Additional Law Enforcement Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

* H) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Deputy between Denton County and Northwest ISD, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

* I) Approve Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Peace Officer and Patrol Services between Denton County and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-A, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-B, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 9, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 10, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-A, and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-B, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)

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 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) Deliberation about Real Property; Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Dennis Bryson Right-of-Way Acquisition for the Florence Road Project.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, section 551.071 (1)(A); City of Denton, Texas, v. Ed Wolski, et al., Cause # ED-2003-01177, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT