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

Tuesday, April 18, 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

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) Approval of resolution proclaiming the week of April 23 through April 29, 2006 to be Denton County Crime Victims’ Week, honoring crime victims and those that serve them during this week and throughout the year, and any appropriate action. DA/Criminal Division

C) Approval of Resolution honoring Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s Office Investigators, Dugan Broomfield and Lisa Osborne for saving the life of Oweta Vivene Cawood in December, 2005, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.)

TREASURER

* B) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval to accept the donation of the attached list of items from Hone Depot Landscaping Center to Denton County Juvenile Detention Center, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* B) Approval of renewal of contract for Janitorial Supplies, Bid #02-05-1664 to Eagle Brush & Chemical, Inc. (Section 1), and Guest Products (Section 2) and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* C) Approval of renewal for Moving Services – Election Supplies, Bid #03-04-1601, to Duryea Moving and Storage, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Supply, Bid #03-06-1751 Sections 1 & 2, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Road Signs, Bid #04-06-1752, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100930 for Cars/Small Trucks for County Jail in the amount of $8,630, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100940 for Comprehensive General Liability including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Insurance Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $1,014, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100950 for Transfer of funds from DA Chapter 59 Fund for District Attorney Hot Check Fund in the amount of $100,000 to offset declining revenues, this budget is submitted for recording purposes only, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100980 for Office Supplies for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $800, 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

* A) Approval of a 4 month extension of the Cities Readiness Initiative Grant with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve the Final Plat of the Meridian Addition, Phase B, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approve the Final Plat of the High Meadows Estates, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approve the Final Plat of the Artesia, Phase 1 Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approve the application for the National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program Contract for the 2006-2007 school year for the Juvenile Probation Department, and any appropriate action. Juvenile Probation

B) Approve the appointment of Sherry Darby to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Supplement Agreement #1 between Denton County and Engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., for Engineering Services to increase their current Professional Services contract from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00, for the SH 121 Project, from the West of Denton Tap Road to East of IH 35E, with funding to be reimbursed under the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for this Project which is located in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

* C) Approval of Amendment #1 to the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement for SH 121 from East of MacArthur to East of IH 35E in Denton County, Texas, located in Denton County Commissioner, Precinct #3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-11-06)

D) Approval of a) the Project for road and utility improvements to Harlington Drive, (“Project”) and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Highland Village and Denton County, Texas, for the road and utility improvements to Harlington Drive, located in Precinct #3, and any appropriate action. (Formal 4-04-06)

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: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); City of Dallas v. Asuda Holdings, LLC, Gateway National Bank, City of Dallas, Denton County, Texas, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Cause #ED-2006-00686, pending in the Denton County Court of Law #2, Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT