Tuesday, August 30, 2005, 9:30 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

1. AUDITOR/TREASURER

A) Discussion of mandatory payroll direct deposit for all new hires effective October 1, 2005.

2. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of process for selecting the most qualified firm for Architectural Services for design of Precinct 1 Government Center.

B) Discussion of award of bid for Tires (Passenger and Light Trucks), Bid #07-05-1711, to Gray’s Wholesale Tire.

C) Discussion of award of bid for Naylor Road Culvert Project, Bid #07-05-1709, to Calvert Paving Corporation for $36,250.

D) Discussion of award of bid for Fish Trap Drainage Project, Bid #07-05-1716, to Calvert Paving Corporation for $49,650.

E) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise and for Access Control, 1505 E. McKinney, RFP # 08-05-1720; use of excess 2003 Tax Notes in the 1505 E. McKinney project budget..

3. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101920 for Gasoline including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $3,000.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101930 for Office Supplies including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #6 in the amount of $680.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101940 for Office Supplies including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for CHOS Museum in the amount of $822.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101990 for Training & Education for Human Resources in the amount of $500.

E) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #102010 for Contract Labor-Bridge for Public Works Admin/Engineering in the amount of $44,500.

F) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #102020 for Law Suit Settlement including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Lawsuit Settlement Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of 2,755.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES

A) Discussion of insurance changes for Plan Year 2006 including a) plan changes, b) addition of two new retiree medical pans, c) vendor rates and d) medical and dental premiums.

5. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Discussion regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects: Denton County’s Better Safer Roads Program, and the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan, and updates related to the Denton County Transportation Authority.

6. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County Boards and Committees

B) Discussion regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to Denton County Building Projects.-Facilities

C) Discussion of naming the facility at 1505 E. McKinney. – Facilities (Briefing 8-23-05)

D) Discussion of 2006 Sheriff & Constable fees as required under Local Government Code, Section 118.131.

E) Discussion of Building Usage Request from the City of Denton for use of the Courthouse on the Square Lawn for the purpose of the Ghost Stories City Event from 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm on Monday, October 31, 2005.-Aide to the Court

F) Discussion of Building Usage Request from the North Texas Food Cooperative Organization for a meeting on Saturday, October 15, 2005, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Commissioners Courtroom.

G) Discussion of Agreement between the City of Denton County, Texas Providing for Payment and Use of Hotel Tax Funds for the Denton County Historical Commission in the amount of $12,500.-Historical Commission

7. LEGAL

A) Discussion of (1) Presentation of Status Report and (2) Discussion of the renewal to the Agreement for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services between Denton County, Texas and Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (DCAP).

B) Discussion of Addendum #3 to Food Service Contract with Mid-States Services, Inc. for food services to the Denton County Jail and the Denton County Juvenile Detention Facility.

C) Discussion of the Interlocal Agreement Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the Intoxilyzer Breath Testing Program and the Laboratory Alcohol and Drug Testing Program.

8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A) Tuesday, September 6, 2005, 10:00 a.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2005-2006 at the Courthouse-on-the-Square

B) Tuesday, September 6, 2005 – Public Meeting to Adopt 2005-2006 Budget and 2005 Tax Rate