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

Tuesday, April 12, 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.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

4. A) 9:05 A.M.

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 resolution proclaiming April as “Alcohol Awareness Month” in Denton County, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Public Hearing to approve an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Planned Development (PD) to Agriculture (AG), Abstract 790, Tracts 1, 2 & 9, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action. Planning Department

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 2004 Denton County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Independent Auditor’s Report and Management Letter, and any appropriate action.

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of award for Security Guard Services, RFP #01-05-1655, to Weiser Security Services, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-5-05)

* B) Approval of award of bid for Exterior Lighting Maintenance Agreement, Bid #02-05-1662, to Design Electric, and any appropriate action. (Briefing4-5-05)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lawn Maintenance Service, Bid #03-05-1675, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-5-05)

* D) Approval of award for Records Archiving Re-Creation Project for the County Clerk, RFP #04-04-1616, to Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-05-05)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100800 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance and Generator Maintenance for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $25,000, 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 the elimination of the Major position in the Sheriff’s Office and the creation of a Lieutenant Investigations position, 3 Criminal Investigator positions and a Warrant Research Support Specialist position, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-05-05)

C) Approve changing the Lieutenant/Forensics job description in the Sheriff’s Office/Criminal Investigations Division to Lieutenant Investigations, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-05-05)

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 and TxDOT’s MOU. Commissioner, Precinct #2

* C) Approval of Building Usage request from Margie Steele for the purpose of a Church Picnic on the CHOS Lawn, Sunday August 21, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 4-05-05)

* D) Approval of Building Usage request from David Honish for use of the 2nd floor Conference Room at the CHOS on the 3rd Saturday of each month beginning April 16, 2005, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of the monthly meeting of Denton County Libertarian Party, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 4-05-05)

* E) Approval of the Building Usage request from Dale Chegwidden for use of the Denton County Courts Building & Parking Lot on Monday, May 16, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of Slain Officers Memorial, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 4-05-05)

* F) Approval of Building Usage request from Jackie Carpenter for use of Denton County Courts Building 1st floor on April 21, 2005, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the 2005 Denton County Crime Victims Week Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-05-05)

G) Approve the appointment of Richard Tucker to the Denton County Stormwater Review Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

H) Approve the appointment of Tye DeBerry to the Board of Directors of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone Two, commonly known as Speedway TIF, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

I) Approval and acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell for the calendar year 2004, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

14. LEGAL

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

B) 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.

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); James A. Paton v. Denton County/Denton County Information Services; Civil Action No. 2:05-CV-125, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

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

G) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code; Discuss status of pending case, take action on possible settlement, and other action necessary regarding Collette Johnson v. Denton County; in the 211th District Court for Denton County, Texas; Cause No. 96-50300-367.

H) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Edward Wolski v. Denton County, City of Sanger Industrial Development Corporation and Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc., Cause # RT-2004-343, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT