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

Tuesday, July 26, 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 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) Presentation from the Denton County Historical Commission regarding the 199th birthday of John B. Denton, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve the Replat of Ponderosa Valley, Phase 1, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Planning

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) Approve the Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal of General Liability, Auto Liability and Auto Physical Damage insurance policies with Texas Association of Counties for the term of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #06-05-1700, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RFP#06-05-1702, Property Tax Software, appointment of Evaluation Committee to include Steve Mossman, Kevin Carr, and Beth Fleming, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Uniforms, Sheriff’s Department, Bid #06-05-1706, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

B) Approval of any action related to the 2005-2006 Denton County Budget.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101290 for Operating Supplies and Radios and Radars for Juvenile Post Adjudication in the amount of $2,212, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101300 for Shop Tools & Equipment and Diesel for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $33,350, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101320 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of new line items for Grant purposes for FY 2004-2005 for HAVA (Help America Vote Act) Grant on the amount of $1,839.158, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101330 for Training & Education for Commissioner, Precinct #4 in the amount of $644, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101340 for Operating Equipment for Sheriff’s Communications Division in the amount of $5,392, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101360 for Bank Services Charges for Debt Service Fund in the amount of $136,500, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101370 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Primary Health Care Expenses for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $79,469, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101390 for Computer Supplies including the transfer of funds from District Clerk Records Management Fund-Unappropriated Contingency for District Clerk in the amount of $1,230, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101400 for Road Maintenance Equipment for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $134,132, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101410 for HMAC for Road & Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $85,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101450 for Vehicle Repairs for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $2,300, and any appropriate action.

* N) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101460 for Legal Services for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $14,230, and any appropriate action.

O) Accept the submission of the appraisal roll for Denton County tax year 2005 from the Tax Assessor/Collector 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 job description for an Investigator-CID in the Sheriff’s Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* C) Approve revision to Policy #3.11-Personal Leave, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* D) Approve revision to the Salary Administration Guidelines, with respect to Administration Guidelines, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* E) Approve revision to Policy #2.14-Drug and Alcohol Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

* F) Approve job description for a Pre-Bar Misdemeanor Prosecutor in the Criminal District Attorney’s Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve participation in 2005 North Texas Fair and authority for the County Judge to execute the contract for Commercial Exhibit space, and any appropriate action. Planning

B) Approve the Final Plat of Hunnington Ridge Phase 1, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning

* C) Approve the Final Plat of Paloma Creek Boulevard, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning

* D) Approve the Final Plat of Navo Middle School Addition, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning

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 Denton Holiday Festival for use of the CHOS & Lawn on Thursday, December, 1, 2005 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for lighting the Tree and activities, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 7-19-05)

* D) Approval of an Acknowledgement or Receipt of Notice from the North Texas Tollway Authority regarding the issuance of any anticipated revenue bonds, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 7-19-05)

* E) Approval of Building Usage from Christ Fellowship Denton for use of the CHOS Lawn on Sunday, August 7, 2005, from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a concert, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 7-19-05)

F) Approval of appointment of Election Judge for the Election Year 2005-2006 for Denton County Texas, and any appropriate action. Elections

G) Approval of any appropriate action for potential change order #7 at 1505 E McKinney for a total of $8,474.40. Facilities

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 Town of Flower Mound; (2) the City of Highland Village; (3)the City of Argyle; (4) the City of Lake Dallas; (5) the City of Krum; (6) the City of Krugerville; (7) the City of Justin ; (8) the City of Corinth; (9) the City of Lewisville; (10) the City of Shady Shores; (11) the City of Hackberry; (12) the City of The Colony; (13) the City of Clark; (14) the City of Roanoke; (15) the Argyle Independent School District; (16) the Northwest Independent School District; (17) the Lake Dallas Independent School District; (18) the Krum Independent School District; (19) the Sanger Independent School District; (20) the Denton Independent School District; (21) the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 6; (22) the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7; (23) the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4; (24) the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 5; and (25) the Corinth Municipal Utility District, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)

C) Approval of the Amendment to the Real Estate Contract between Denton County, Texas and Dennis Bryson, 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: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2); Denton County, Texas v. Scott T. Schambacher, individually and in all capacities as an agent or representative for Avondale Ranch, L.T.D., Sterling Classic Custom Homes, Buck Development Service, L.L.C., S.C.C. Homes, L.T.D., S.T.S. Contracting Services, L.L.C., and S.T.S. Construction, Inc.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT