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

Tuesday, December 6, 2005, 7:00 P.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) Approve any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of and threat of wild land fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Emergency Services

B) Report on the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas by Mayor Sue Tejml. Commissioner, Precinct #4

C) Approval of a Resolution congratulating the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years of service, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

D) Presentation and recognition of work done by the Precinct 1 Road & Bridge crews during the 2005 paving season. Commissioner, Precinct #1

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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 acceptance of $163,183, 2005 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant from the US Department of Justice, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)

6. PURCHASING

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100250 for New Instruments for Telephone Department in the amount of $384, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100260 for Interns/Benefits for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $3,947, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)

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 the Updated Plan Document for a 457(b) deferred compensation plan administered by AIG Valic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)

* C) Approve the Updated Plan Document for a 457(b) deferred compensation plan administered by Nationwide, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)

* D) Approve the Amendment to Administrative Services Addendum for the deferred compensation plan administered by AIG Valic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve the Final Plat of the Elm Ridge Addition, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approve the setting of an amount for the “Family Protection Fee” required by the passage of SB 6 Section 51.961 of the Government Code, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 11-29-05)

B) Approve revisions to the amount of juror pay based on the passage of SB 704, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 11-29-05)

C) Approval of order prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated areas of Denton County, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Lewisville, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and The People’s Clinic, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and (1) the Aubrey Area Library; (2) the City of Justin; and (3) the City of Sanger, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and (1) the City of Aubrey Fire Department; (2) the City of Lewisville Fire Department; and (3) the Ponder Volunteer Fire Department, 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