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

Tuesday, May 10, 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 resolution proclaiming May 15, 2005, as Denton County Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 15 through May 21, 2005, as Denton County Police Week, and any appropriate action. County Judge

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

A) Approval of Bill.
(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of rejection of bids for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #02-05-1670, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

* B) Approval to declare miscellaneous vehicles, computer/printer equipment, appliances, miscellaneous radio/radar equipment and miscellaneous furniture/office equipment as surplus, to place items in On-line Auction, Sale #04-05-1678 to be held in May, 2005, advertise and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Health Department Security, RFP #04-05-1685, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #04-05-1687, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100900 to increase revenues and allocate State Training Fees for Criminal District Attorney, Constable Precincts 1 – 6, and Emergency Management in the amount of $9,900, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100910 for MHMR including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental-Out of County Prisoner Contingency for Health Care Relief fund in the amount of $80,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

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.)

B) Approve the creation of new Technical Operations Manager position and a new Elections Inventory Coordinator position in the Elections Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

* C) Approve job description and ranking for a Clinical Care Attendant in Jail Health, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of a request to renew Immunization Contract for FY 2006 with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-03-05)

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 the request form George Springer to use the Courthouse-on-the-Square Lawn, ( first floor of CHOS in case of inclement weather), on Saturday, August 6, 2005, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for the purpose of a wedding, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 4-26; 5-03-05)

D) Approval of any action related to the funding source of the Assistant County Service Officer in the Veterans Service Office. Commissioners Court (Formal 4-26; 5-03-05)

E) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Acceptance of DCAP Mediation Services 2nd Quarter Report. Commissioners Court

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Change Order #3 to the Sutton Contract for the Shady Shores Paving and Drainage Improvement Project, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of the bond, appointment, and swearing in of Joseph Gonzalez as Fire Marshal of Denton County for a two year term in accordance with Section 352.011 and 352.012, Texas Local Government Code, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of setting a date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the placement of a stop sign on Vail Eaton Drive where it intersects with Osburn Road, and public hearing to be held on May 31, 2005, 9:00 am in Commissioners Court, 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: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Northport Commercial, Ltd. v. Texas Department of Transportation and Denton County, Texas, Defendants, Cause No. ED-2005-00250, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); James M. Paton, Plaintiff v. Denton County/Denton County Information Services, Defendant, Cause No. 2:05-cv-00125-DF, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT