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

Tuesday, April 11, 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

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 specifications and authority to advertise for Carpet Replacement, Denton County Courts Building, Bid #03-06-1746, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tax Statement Preparation/Mailing Services, RFP #03-06-1747, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100890 to increase revenues and allocate State Training Fees and prior year expenditures for Criminal District Attorney, Constables, Precinct 1- 6 and Department of Emergency Services in the amount of $38,971, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100910 for Computer Supplies and Computers for County Clerk Records Management in the amount of $2,962, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100920 for Computer Software for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $1,890, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

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 revisions to the Personnel Policy #2.14-Drug and Alcohol Policy for Employees, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

* C) Approve revisions to Personnel Policy #3.1-Attendance, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

* D) Approve a salary correction for Kelly Smith, Court Administrator from pay grade 24 step 5 to pay grade 24 step 6, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-04-06)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve the Final Plat of Ponderosa Creekside Estates, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of any possible action regarding issues with NTTA, regional transportation and CDA issues. Commissioner, Precinct #1 (Formal 4-04-06)

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 Town of Westlake, 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) Deliberations about Real Property, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Discussion and deliberation concerning acquisition and title to right-of-way/easement from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the Lake Lewisville Corridor Toll Bridge Project.

F) Consultation with Attorney, Government Code, Section 551.071; Discussion and consultation with Attorney concerning matters within the attorney-client privilege relating to the Lake Lewisville Bridge Corridor Feasibility Study Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA).

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT