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

Tuesday, July 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.

TIMED AGENDA ITEMS

3. C) 1:30 P.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/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

A) Report on Progress of Denton County Building Projects, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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

1:30 p.m. C) Presentation of Recommended Budget for FY 2006-2007, and any appropriate action. Budget

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 addition of Purchasing Policy 10.1: Excluded Parties – Federal Debarred Vendors, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-27-06)

* B) Approval of addition of Purchasing Policy 8.1: Good Faith Effort – Historical Underutilized (HUB) Contracting, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-27-06)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Annual Voice and Data Cabling, RFP #05-06-1760, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-27-06)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Services, Bid #04-06-1755, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* E) Approval of renewal of contract for Uniforms – Sheriff’s Department, Bid #06-05-1706, to Sterling’s Public Safety Uniform & Equipment, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

2.A F) Approval of exemption from bidding for professional services with Ron Tomlinson Public Health Consultant, as a professional consultant, according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(4), of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lariat Trail Drainage and Paving Improvements Project, Bid #07-06-1775, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A) Road and Bridge East, Bid #06-06-1769, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101260 for Ammunition for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $200, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-27-06)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101270 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Jury Fees for Jury Fund in the amount of $200,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-27-06)

D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101280 for Juvenile Meals including the transfer of funds from Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program-Unappropriated Contingency for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program in the amount of $4,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-27-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101340 for Office Supplies and Printed Material for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $4,413, and any appropriate action.

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101410 for Computers for District Clerk in the amount of $1.030, and any appropriate action.

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101420 for various line items for Purchasing Department in the amount of $2,200, and any appropriate action.

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101440 for Evidence Expense for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $4,200, and any appropriate action.

I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101450 for Computers for Veteran Services in the amount of $1,647, 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 Iron Creek Ranch, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning

* B) Approve the Final Plat of Ash Grove Texas Denton Terminal, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning

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

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

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of (1) submission of a letter from Commissioners Court to the Texas Comptroller requesting unclaimed capital credits received from electric cooperatives under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, and (2) once the funds are received from the Texas Comptroller, forwarding those funds to the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center in compliance with the provisions of Section 381.004 of the Texas Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 6-27-06)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of Installation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Tyler Technologies, Inc., The Software Group Division for Modified Jail Offender Data Export to Appriss, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of a) the Project for construction of a screening/sound wall along a portion of FM 3040, (“Project”) and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Flower Mound for the construction of a screening/sound wall along a portion of FM 3040, located in Precinct3, with fund to come from the Better, Safer Roads Program Precinct 3, Special Projects, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of a) the Project for construction or Spinks Road improvements, (“Project”) and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Flower Mound for the construction of Spins Road improvements, with fund to come from various 2004 Transportation Road Improvement Program Bond Program Funds from Precinct 3 and Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of Change Order #1 to the eSlate Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Hart InterCivic, Inc. for electronic voting system equipment, and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas, and (1) Aubrey Independent School District; (2) Denton Independent School District; (3) Krum Independent School District; (4) Sanger Independent School District; (5) City of Aubrey; (6) City of Highland Village; (7) City of Krugerville; (8) City of Krum; (9) City of Lewisville; (10) City of Roanoke; (11) Town of Copper Canyon; (12) Town of Flower Mound; (13) Town of Lakewood Village; (4) Town of Shady Shores; (15) Fresh Water Supply District 10B; (16) Fresh Water Supply District 1-D; (17) Fresh Water Supply District 1-E; (18) Fresh Water Supply District 6; (19) Fresh Water Supply District 7; (20) Fresh Water Supply District 8-A; (21) Fresh Water Supply District 8-B; (22) Fresh Water Supply District 8-C; (23) Fresh Water Supply District 9; (24) Fresh Water Supply District 10; (25) Fresh Water Supply District 11-A); (26) Fresh Water Supply District 11-B; (27) Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 5 and (28) Corinth Municipal Utility District, 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) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Texas Pyrotechnic Association; Alamo Fireworks, Inc; American Promotional Events, Texas L.P. DBA TNT Fireworks; Ches/Lee Enterprises, Inc. DBA American Fireworks; Bonneau Fireworks, Shan English; Jakes Fireworks, Inc.; Sam-Ken, Inc.; Truckload Fireworks, Inc.; Plaintiffs; vs. Andrew County, Texas, Collin County, Texas, Dawson County, Texas; Denton County, Texas; Donley County, Texas; Ector County, Texas; Gainse County, Texas, Gray County, Texas; Hood County, Texas; Midland County, Texas; Parker County, Texas; Tarrant County, Texas; and Wise County, Texas; Defendants; Cause No. MO-06-CV 082, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Midland Division.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT