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

Tuesday, September 13, 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

B) Approval of a resolution proclaiming September 17 through 23, as Constitution Week in Denton County, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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) Approving and Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificate of Obligation, and any appropriate action.

TREASURER

C) Approval of mandatory payroll deposit effective 10/1/05, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-30 & 9-06-05)

* D) Approve revision to the Denton County Investment Policy, Exhibit A, approved broker/dealers by deleting Amherst Securities and adding Tejas Securities, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval of process for selecting the most qualified firm for Architectural Services for design of the Precinct 1 Government Center, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-30 & 9-06-05)

* B) Approval of award for Uniforms – Sheriff’s Department, Bid #06-05-1706, to Sterling’s Public Safety Uniform & Equipment, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Paper Products, Bid #08-05-1719, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

D) Approval of award of bid for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Bid #07-05-1714, to Jagoe-Public Company, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

* E) Approval of award of RFP #05-05-1690, Property Insurance, to Scarbrough Medlin and Associates for an annual premium for FY2006 of $131,385, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

F) Approval of award of Records Management & Imaging System, RFP #04-05-1679, to Global 360 BGS, Inc., Option 2, and any appropriate action. (Formal 9-06-05)

7. BUDGET

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

B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102030 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Child Safety Programs and the creation of a new line item and a special budget for FY 2004-2005 for Appropriations in the amount of $336,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102060 for Car Allowance/Mileage including the transfer of $551 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Death Investigations Medical Examiner in the amount of $1,300, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102100 for Office Supplies and Training Supplies for Human Resources in the amount of $3,720, and any appropriate action.

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102110 for various line items for Appropriations in the amount of $8,875, and any appropriate action.

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102120 for Surface Treatment Aggregate for Road and Bridge, Precinct #1in the amount of $10,500, and any appropriate action.

* G Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102130 for various line items for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $29,333, and any appropriate action.

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102160 for various line items for County Clerk in the amount of $908, and any appropriate action.

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102170 for various line items for Criminal District Attorney-Civil Division the amount of $5,057, and any appropriate action.

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102180 to reallocate excess funds to various line items for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $43,904, and any appropriate action.

* K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102190 for Gasoline for S.O. Mental Health Unit in the amount of $3,073, and any appropriate action.

* L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102200 for various line items for various departments of Information Services Budget’s for a total of $65,589, 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 insurance changes for Plan Year 2006 including a) addition of two new retiree medical plans, b) vendor rates, and c) medical and dental premiums, and any appropriate action. (Formal 9-06-05)

C) Approve upgrading slot #007-EM in the Emergency Management Department from a part-time to a full-time position on a temporary basis, and any appropriate action.

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Immunizations, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve the Final Plat of Three Acres Estates, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

B) Approve Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider and approve a REPLAT of Georgia Village at Savannah, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve the agreement authorizing the Denton County Sheriff’s Office as a member of the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force Agreement, and any appropriate action.

B) Approval of acceptance of the 2005 Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Award Program Grant, and any appropriate action.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of building usage request from the Denton County Friends of the Family on Thursday, October 27, 2005, from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Courthouse-on-the-Square for the purpose of a candlelight vigil, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

B) Approve appointment of Mr. Phillip Beims to the Denton County Veterans Advisory Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

C) Approve appointment of Karen L. Pausman to the Denton County Building & Property Committee effective immediately, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

D) Approve appointment of Mr. Daniel Jaworski to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

E) Approval of Potential Change Order #1 for Fire Marshal facility at 9060 Teasley for concrete removal at the two overhead doors and repour with 5000psi concrete on a slope for a ramp for an addition of $2,777.25, and any appropriate action. Facilities

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approve Interlocal Agreement for Patrol Services between the Town of Bartonville & Constable Hatzenbuhler, Constable, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

C) Approval of the Software Maintenance Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Northeast Texas Data Corporation (Net Data), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

* D) Approval of the 2005-2006 Magistrate Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Judge Robin Ramsay, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-06-05)

E) Approval of the bond of Roger William Shaw, Appointed Constable, Precinct #2 of Denton County for an unexpired term in accordance with Section 86.002, Texas Local Government Code, 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