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

Tuesday, March 14, 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.

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) Presentation by Tom Taylor regarding an update on the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and any appropriate action. County Judge

D) Approval of resolution proclaiming March 19-25, 2006 as Poison Prevention Week in Denton County, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal of bid for Surface Treatment Aggregate (Type D, Grades 3 & 4), Bid #04-05-1683, to DFW Materials, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

* B) Approval for the use of excess FY2004 Tax Notes to repair the overhead door at the 9076 Teasley Lane facility at a cost of $1,372.50, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

* C) Approval of renewal of contract for Exterior Lighting Maintenance Agreement, Bid #02-05-1662, to Design Electric, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

* D) Approval to declare miscellaneous computer/printer equipment, Road & Bridge equipment and office furniture/equipment and supplies as surplus, to place items in On-line Auction #02-06-1744 to be held in March 2006, advertise and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

7. BUDGET

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

B) Discussion of the Property Tax Collection Fee Analysis Report and approval of setting the fee for the 2006 tax collection contracts with other entities for the 2006 contract period @ $0.67 per parcel and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100760 for Operating Equipment for County Jail in the amount of $6,540, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100780 for Electrical/Water Service and Gas Service for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $7,500, 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 changes to the job description for the Emergency Management Planner in the Department of Emergency Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

C) Approve revisions to Personnel Policy #2.20-Intern Employment, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

D) Approve the adoption of a Return to Work Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

E) Approve revisions to Personnel Policy #6.6 Educational Tuition Reimbursement, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-07-06)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton, City of Lewisville, and Denton County, Texas for the 2006 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award, and any appropriate action.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of the use of 1999 Tax Notes for costs associated with unloading the standby generator a the 9060 Teasley facility, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services (Briefing 3-07-06)

B) Approval of appointment of Mr. Greg Glashauser to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2

C) Approve the Denton County Salary Grievance Board: Richard Muir, Shannon Schwartz, Joyce Pittman, Bob McCombs, Shannon Bryan, John Coker, Jackie Nelson, Alice Madden, Pearl O. Ford, and Alternates: Riginald T. Logan, Cliff Reding and John Beck, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court

D) Approval of a resolution authorizing the execution of a Deed Without Warranty to the City of Denton for the purchase price of $3,150.00 on the following property: Lot 3 Block 7, Alex Robertson, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 17, 1981, from Mary Pursin, et al to Marvin Locklin, recorded in Volume 1097, page 693, Deed Records of Denton County, Texas, as referenced in Cause No. 2003-0198-393, City of Denton vs. Marvin Locklin, et al, and any appropriate action. County Judge

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of 1) the rescission of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement approved on January 31, 2006, under Court Order No. 06-0087 for reimbursement of $3,890,000.00 to the City of Lewisville pursuit to MOU between Denton County and various cities participating in the funding of the improvements of SH 121 executed on March 24, 2005, and 2) approval of the ICA with the City of Lewisville approved by the City of Lewisville on February 6, 2006, for reimbursement of $3,890,000.00 to the City of Lewisville pursuit to the MOU between Denton County and the various cities participating in the funding of the improvements of SH 121, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and McLennan County, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and McLennan County, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval and acceptance, of the Oath of Office and Official Bond of the County Election Administrator, 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