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

Tuesday, June 21, 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.
4. B) 9:10 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

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve the FINAL PLAT of Kelly Estates, a Replat of Lot 7, Block 1, East Ponder Estates, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

9:10 am B) Approval of 2005 Byrne Justice Assistance Program Award (JAG) Program Amended Application, and any appropriate action. DA-Sheriff

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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

6. PURCHASING

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101120 for Kitchen Supplies and Repairs for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $20,000, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101140 for Contract Labor for Purchasing Department in the amount of $4,370, 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 changing slot # 046-DA in the Criminal District Attorney’s Office, from a full-time position to 2 part-time positions, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approval of Surveying Services Proposal from Teague Nall and Perkins for the Lewisville Lake Corridor, Section 3 Project, Precinct 1, Auditor # 7401 – BSRP, and any appropriate action. Engineering

B) Approval of the presentation and discussion of the Denton County Oil and Gas Task Force report and Committee recommendations and any appropriate action. Planning Division

C) Approval of the July 26, 2005, 9:05 am as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Ponderosa Valley, Phase 1, Pct. 4, and any appropriate action. Planning Division

* D) Approval of the final plat of Palomar Creek Lakeview, Phase I, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action Planning Division

* E) Approval of the final plat of Blackjack Addition, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning Department

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) Approve Amendment One to the Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas and Denton County, Texas, Contract No. 04-C0265, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 6-14-05)

* D) Approval of the Grant Proposal Application for CHOS, BSH Museum and Denton County African American Museums Grant for City of Denton Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2006 for $106,239, and any appropriate action. CHOS/BSH/DCAAM Museums (Briefing 6-14-05)

* E) Approval of the Grant Proposal Application for Historical Commission for City of Denton Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2006 for $12,490, and any appropriate action. Historical Commission (Briefing 6-14-05)

F) Approve the appointment of Mary Ann Keffer to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and (1) the City of Bartonville; (2) the Town of Marshall Creek; (3) the City of Ponder; (4) the City of Sanger; (5) City of Pilot Point; (6) the Town of Trophy Club; (7) the City of Oak Point; (8) the City of Double Oak; (9) the City of Northlake; (10) the City of Aubrey; (11) the Town of Copper Canyon; (12) the Little Elm Independent School District; (13) the Lewisville Independent School District; (14) the Pilot Point Independent School District; (15) the Ponder Independent School District; (16) the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District I; (17) the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District II; (18) the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-B; (19) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-D; (20) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-E; and (21) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)

C) Approval of (A) the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector Point of Sale Subcontract for Motor Vehicle License renewal between Denton County, Texas and (1) Tom Thumb and (2) Minyard Inc.; (B) the Motor Vehicle License Point of Sale Equipment Lease (Dealer) between Denton County, Texas and (1) Huffines Dodge; (2) Huffines Jeep-Chrysler; (3) Huffines Chevrolet; (4) Bankston Honda; (5) Bankston Nissan Lewisville; (6) James Wood Buick, Pontiac, GMC; (7) James Wood Cadillac; (8) 4984 Classis, Ltd dba Classic Lincoln, Mercury; (9) Saturn of Lewisville; (10) Ford Country of Lewisville; and (11) RRIJR Auto Group, Ltd., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)

* D) Approval of (a) the Escrow Agreement in the amount of $71,625.84, by Valerian Properties Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the Providence Subdivision Section 5 Subdivision Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)

* E) Approval of the Letter of Authorization between AT&T and Denton County, Texas, for Local Phone Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)

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.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT