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

Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 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.

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) Presentation by Lewisville Mayor Gene Carey, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

C) Report on the Town of Northlake, Texas by Mayor Pro Tem Fred Tasker, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

D) Approve the resolution honoring Paula Rainey for 34 years of service to Denton County, and any appropriate action. Planning

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve the REPLAT of Lot 17, Block G, Denton Northwest Estates, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Planning

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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of use of FY04 Tax Notes and approval of specifications and authority to advertise for HVAC Replacement and Repair – Denton County Sheriff’s Office Facilities, Bid #12-05-1740, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100650 for Salary, Assistants/Benefits for Probate Court in the amount of $11,513, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100660 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for TJPC Counseling and TJPC Institutional Care for Juvenile Probation and TJPC State Aide in the amount of $92,753, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100670 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/benefits and various supplies and equipment for 2005 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $1,710,855, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100730 for Car Allowance/Mileage for Juvenile Accountability Grant in the amount of $3,494, 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 a salary correction for Kathryn Wilkinson, DOII, from pay grade 20 step 2 to pay grade 20 step 3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve the Final Plat of Seaside Village II at Providence, Phase 7, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of Building Usage request from Peace Action Denton, for use of the CHOS Lawn on Saturday, March 18, 2006 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

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

* B) Approve Amendment 1 to the Texas Traffic Safety Program Grant Agreement between the State of Texas, Denton County, and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

* C) Approval of the Donation Deed between Denton County, Texas and Ponderosa Ranch Properties No. 2, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership for Right-of-Way for the Ponderosa Creekside Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-21-06)

D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the Town of Little Elm, 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.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Claim of Louis Rizzo.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT