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

Tuesday, May 16, 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) Approval of a Resolution in support of the Regional Transit Council’s (RTC) approved tolling policies for comprehensive development agreements and general tolling principles, and any appropriate action. County Judge

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approval or Denial of the Denial of a request for an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Recreational/Commercial (R/C) Abstract 790, Tract 12, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

5. AUDITOR

A) Approval of Bill Report.
(Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, DA Check Fee, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)

TREASURER

* B) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of renewal for Election Supplies, Bid #01-05-1654, items #6 through #17, to Hart InterCivic, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* B) Approval of award for Independent Auditors, RFP #05-01-1428, to Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101080 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures from the Sale of Surplus Property for Heavy Trucks @ $80,812 and Diesel @ $7,465 for Road & Bridge, Precinct #1 for a total amendment of $88,277, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101060 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Contract Labor to reimburse Briarwood Lutheran Ministries for sheltering Hurricane Katrina evacuees for Disaster Recovery Department in the amount of $38,758 and overtime cash option for the Department of Emergency Services in the amount of $775 for a total of $39,533, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101070 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures from the Sale of Surplus Property @ $35,445 for Road Maintenance Equipment and Shop Tools and Equipment and reallocation of various line items for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 for a total amendment of $38,337, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101100 for Psychological Services for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $4,000, 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

10. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Approve the Final Plat of Frisco Ranch Phase 3A, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approve FY 2007 Tobacco Compliance Grant Application, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approve the Results for the Town of Lincoln Park Local Option Election of May 13, 2006, and any appropriate action. Aprobación de los resultados para la ciudad de la elección local de la opción del parque de Lincoln de mayo 13, 2006. Elections

B) Approval to accept Precoated Aggregate and Recycled Asphalt Pavement from the Texas Department of Transportation, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

C) Approve the appointment of Elaine Smith-Poyourow to the Denton County Environmental Task Force replacing Bob Cates and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval and acceptance of the Supplement Grant Award for the Criminal District Attorney’s 421-Civil-Child Abuse Prosecution Grant (C-CAP) for the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office for funding from the State Criminal Justice Planning Fund (421), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* C) Approval of : (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right of Way between Denton County and FM 1171 / Saddle Oaks Ltd., for the purchase of property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from 1171 / Saddle Oaks, Ltd., and (3) direction to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from FM 1171 / Saddle Oaks with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* D) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of Way between Denton County and Shirley A. Voirin, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Orville J. Voirin, Deceased; and Voirin Family Trust for the purchase of property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from Shirley A. Voirin, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Orville J. Voirin, Deceased; and Voirin Family Trust; and (3) direction to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from Shirley A. Voirin, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Orville J. Voirin, Deceased; and Voirin Family Trust with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3.

* E) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of Way between Denton County and Daniel W. Raybun for the purchase of property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from Daniel W. Rabun; and (3) direction to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from Daniel W. Rabun with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor#63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* F) Approval of the Birth Certificate Remote Contract including Amendment #1 with the Department of State Health Services, formerly known as Texas Department of Health, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-09-06)

* G) Approval of the Inter-Jurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and other participating political subdivisions located wholly or partially within the State of Texas, administered by the North Central Texas Council of Government (“NCTCOG”), and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of Amendment #3 to the Agreement between North Texas Alliance DBA Employer Services and the County of Denton, and any appropriate action.

I) Approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement between North Texas Healthcare Network, Inc. and the County of Denton, and any appropriate action.

J) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Sale and Exchange of a Surplus Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle from the City of Coppell, Texas to Denton County, Texas, 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 abandoning a portion of Rosson Road and Salt Branch Road, Commissioner Precinct #1.

F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Tarrant County, pending in District Court after remand.

G) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Tarrant County v. Denton Central Appraisal District, pending in 96th Judicial Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause #96-217341-06.

H) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); William Trantham v. Denton County, Cause #2005-20609-393, pending in the 393rd Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT