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

Tuesday, August 9, 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 any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of wildland fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Fire Marshal/Emergency Management

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.)

B) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Approve the Annual Audit Report of the Jail Commissary Operations for the Period of 10/1/2003 to 9/30/2004, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

C) Approve the Denton County Investment Report for the Quarter Ended 6/30/2005, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

TREASURER

* D) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal of contract for Janitorial Services, Bid #06-02-1494, to Members Building Maintenance, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* B) Approval of renewal of Bid #06-04-1625 for Office Furniture, to Texas Furniture Source, Inc. , and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* C) Approval of renewal of RFP for Pharmaceutical Services, RFP #06-04-1626, Diamond Pharmacy Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* D) Approval of renewal of bid for Uniform Rental, Bid #07-03-1572, to Unifirst, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Bid #07-05-1714, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* F) Approval of renewal of Medical Laboratory Services-Human Resources, RFP #09-03-1582, to Pinnacel Diagnostics and Laboratories, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* G) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Adult and Juvenile Probation, Forensic Laboratory Services, RFP #07-05-1715, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

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 #101490 for Repairs and Maintenance for Lee Walker Government Center in the amount of $500, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101500 for Repairs and Maintenance for Lee Walker Government Center in the amount of $1,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101510 for Lease Payments for Road and Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101550 for various line items including the transfer of $61,692 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for County Operations and Various County Building’s in the amount of $247,989, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

G) Presentation of the effective and rollback tax rates for Denton County for tax year 2005, and any appropriate action. (Formal 8-02-05)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101560 for Law/Reference Books for Sheriff’s Communications Division in the amount of $513, and any appropriate action.

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101600 for Court Appointed Attorneys for 16th District Court in the amount of $15,000, and any appropriate action.

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101650 for various line items for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $2,890, and any appropriate action.

K) Approval of proposed tax rate for 2005 or Denton County, including:
1. determine the level of funding required for the FY2006budget
2. determine the proposed tax rate for tax year 2005
3. take a record vote on the proposed tax rate
4. schedule a public hearings n proposed rate

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 authorizing Diana Kongevick, Director of PEBC, as the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) Account Manager, and any appropriate action. (Formal 8-02-05)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approval of the Amended Agreement for the Aircheck Texas Repair and Replacement Assistance Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement between Denton County, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

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 County Democratic Party Executive Committee for use of the Commissioners Courtroom at the CHOS on the 2nd Thursday of each month for the purpose of a monthly meeting from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the renewal of the VINE Maintenance Contract between Denton County, Texas and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* C) Approval of Change Order #2 for Litsey Road Phase 1 Construction Contract with Conatser for a total increase of $5,038.25, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

* D) Approval of Halff Associates Supplement Agreement for the FM 2934 project in the Lake Lewisville Corridor in the amount of $20,690.50, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-02-05)

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