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

Tuesday, June 13, 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/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

A) Report on Progress of Precinct 4 Government Center, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 4

B) Approval of Local Disaster Declaration for the threat of Wild Land Fires due to Drought Conditions, and any appropriate action. Emergency Management

C) Approval of Order Restricting outdoor burning and the restriction of sale and use of certain aerial fireworks, and any appropriate action. Emergency Management

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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 rejection of all bids for Carpet Replacement, Denton County Courts Building, Bid #03-06-1746, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-06-06)

B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Sedalia Trails and Saratoga Trail Drainage Improvement Project, Bid #06-06-1762, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101210 for Operating Equipment for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $1,240, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-06-06)

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101230 for various computer line items for County-Wide Technology and Facilities Management in the amount of $19,727, 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 an amendment to the Department of State Health Services contract for our Service Delivery Integration Grant and any appropriate action, funding supports our primary care program. (Briefing 6-06-06)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of building usage request from Dancing Moose Productions (Timothy Anderson) for use of the Commissioners Courtroom, Conference Room, & 1896 Room on Saturday, July 22, 2006, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for the purpose of an ethics seminar for psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other health care professionals, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 6-06-06)

B) Approval of allocation of funds in the amount of $155,817.52 from 1999 BSRP Precinct 4 discretionary funds and approval of $254,582.48 from TRIP 2004 discretionary funds to the Faught Road and Ripy Road projects, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and (1) Argyle Independent School District; (2) Northwest Independent School District; (3) Little Elm Independent School District; (4) Lake Dallas Independent School District; (5) Ponder Independent School District; (6) City of Sanger; (7) City of Oak Point; (8) Town of Little Elm; (9) City of Lake Dallas; (10) Town of Dish; (11) City of Corinth; (12) City of Hackberry; (13) City of Justin; (14) Town of Bartonville; (15) City of Pilot Point; (16) Town of Double Oak; (17) Town of Ponder; (18) Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1; (19) Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 2; (20) City of Northlake; and (21) Denton County Municipal Utility District No.4, 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); Tarrant County v. Denton Central Appraisal District, pending in 96th Judicial Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause #96-217341-06.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT