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

Tuesday, July 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.
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

A) Approval of any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of wildland fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Fire Marshal/Emergency Management

B) Approval and adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as standard for incident management for Denton County, and any appropriate action. Fire Marshal/Emergency Management

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve the placement of an all stop sign at the intersection of King Road and Rose Lane, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil Division

9:10 am B) Approve the placement of a stop sign on Switzer Road where it intersects with Huling Road, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil Division

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

* A) Approval of donation of obsolete and/or incomplete dental equipment to Denton Bible Church for missions according to the provisions of Section 263.151 and 263.152 of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

B) Approval of pre-qualification of the most qualified firms RFQ #02-05-1669, County Road Reconstruction and Paving Rehabilitation Engineering Services, to include Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation, Inc., Freese & Nichols, Inc., Halff Associates Inc., and Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. , and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* C) Approval of report on proceeds from Surplus On-Line Auction Sale #04-05-1678 held May 23-June 7, 2005, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Microwave Radio System, RFP #06-05-1697, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Mobile Microwave Antenna System, RFP #06-05-1698, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* F) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for 450’ Communication Tower, RFP #06-05-1696, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

G) Approval of award of Health Department Security, RFP #04-05-1685, to Convergint Technologies, for $36,725.91, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for the Wynnwood Haven Subdivision Street Rehabilitation Project, Bid #07-05-1707, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101200 for Psychiatric Services including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Court Ordered Contingency for 211th District Court in the amount of $15,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101210 for Institutional Care including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency-Regular Contingency to Juvenile Probation in the amount of $40,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101180 to increase revenues, allocate expenditures and transfer excess funds for Operating Equipment for Constable, Precinct #5 in the amount of $1,620, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101250 for Psychological Services for County Criminal Court #4 in the amount of $1,000, and any appropriate action.

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101270 for Computer Supplies for County Clerk in the amount of $5,508, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101280 for Computers and Computer Supplies for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $24,237, 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) Presentation from the Human Resources Department regarding the 2005 Salary Surveys.

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of an amendment to our Service Delivery Integration contract with the Department of State Health Services and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approval of a software maintenance/technical support agreement (Implementation Services Terms and Conditions Agreement) between Environmental Systems Research, Inc. (ESRI) and Denton County, Texas. The agreement is necessary to upgrade the current SDE database which runs the G.I.S. program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-05-05)

B) Approval of the Final Plat for Alliance Logistics Addition, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Planning

C) Approval of Alliance Geotechnical Group to perform geotechnical service on the Wynnwood Haven Project, Precinct #2, and any appropriate action. Engineering

D) Approval of Alliance Geotechnical Group to provide materials inspection and testing services for the Bonnie Brae Road Project, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Engineering

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 revisions to the amount of juror pay based on the passage of SB 1704, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 7-05-05)

D) Approve the purchase of HAVA Compliant voting systems from Hart Intercivic using the state TBPC Contract Agreement, and any appropriate action. Elections (Formal 6-14-05)

E) Approve the purchase of a HAVA Compliant Voting System, and any appropriate action. Elections (Formal 6-14-05)

F) Approve any appropriate action for potential change order #5 at 1505 E McKinney for a total addition of $9,129.80 and a deduction of $8,032.00 for a total addition of $1,097.80. Facilities

G) Approval of reappointment of Dr. Jennifer Martin to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Escrow Agreement in the amount of $71,625.84, by Valerian Properties Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the Island Village Phase 1 and Harbor Village Phase 1 collectively called Providence Subdivision Section 5, Precinct #1 and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of the Donation Deed between Denton County, Texas, and Bumb Ltd, a Texas Limited Partnership, and Bumb Management Company LLC, for the Reik Road at Hickory Creek Bridge Replacement Project, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of the Donation Deed between Denton County, Texas, and Nelwyn A. Penley, Alla Gene Finlay, L. Paden Neeley, Randy D. Robason, Brad A. Robason, and Larry J. Bridgefarmer, Trustee for the TN Skiles Road at South Hickory Creek Replacement Project, Precinct #4, 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.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT