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

Tuesday, October 18, 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.
4. C) 9:15 A.M.
4. D) 9:20 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) Approve any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of and threat of wildland fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Fire Marshal/Emergency Management

B) Approval of resolution supporting Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Day, October 27, 2005, and any appropriate action. County Judge

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve the Replat of Georgia Village at Savannah, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Planning

9:10 am B) Approve the closure of Collins Road form 50 feet south of the Rail Road Crossing to north of the Railroad Crossing at the intersection of Collins and Mingo Road, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil

9:15 am C) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a Zoning Change from Agriculture (AG) to Recreational/Commercial (RC), Abstract 418, Tract 8, Precinct #1, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Denton County Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action. Planning

9:20 am D) Approve an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a Special Use Permit, Lakeview Ranchettes, Lot 5, Block A, Precinct #1, 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.)

B) Approve the Order finding that (1) excess funds in the amount of $369,000 from interest earnings are available in the 2000 Road Bond Project Fund and the 1992 Road Bond Project Fund; (2) the excess funds are not needed to fund any of the projects originally listed in the bond documentation; and (3) that excess funds in the amount of $369,000 are to be allocated to the ITS transportation enhancement contract for fiscal year, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

TREASURER

* C) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of exemption from the bidding process for Sole Source purchase of Vaccines from Sanofi Pasteur in compliance with Section 262.024(a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

* B) Approval of selecting Alexander Utility Engineering, Inc. as the most qualified firm for
Fiber Optic Network Engineering Services, authority to negotiate a contract, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lebanon Road Improvements, Bid #09-05-1722, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

D) Approval of award of bid for the Meadow Vista Reconstruction Project, Bid #09-05-1725, to Reynolds Asphalt for $227,950 from Precinct 1, TRIP-04 Discretionary Fund, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100050 for Office Rental including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for CPS Facility and Fire Marshal Facility in the amount of $10,580, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100060 for Dues and Subscriptions including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Commissioners Court in the amount of $5,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100070 for Mediation Services including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Judiciary and Court Support in the amount of $9,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-11-05)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100110 for Cars/Small Trucks for Recycling Department in the amount of $568, 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.)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding potential change order #9 for the Storage facility at Teasley Lane for a total amendment of $18,377.00. Facilities

B) Approval of any appropriate action to utilize excess FY2003 Tax Note funds to purchase Protection One Intrusion System, Protection One Owned for the facility at 1505 E. McKinney. Facilities

14. LEGAL

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

B) Consideration and action as appropriate regarding Performance Bond Claim involving Shady Shores Road Project and Sutton & Associates, L.P. and their performance bond claim. (Formal 9-27; 10-04, 11-2005)

C) Approval of the Agreement for EMS Medical Control and Denton County, Texas, and Questcare Medical Services, P.A., and any appropriate action. (Formal 10-11-05)

D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the City of Justin for implementation of Texas Local Government Code Section 242.001, relative to the City’s ETJ, located in 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.

D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Cause No. 2005-60609-393, William E. Trantham v. Denton County, Texas, et al.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT