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

Tuesday, July 25, 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 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

C) Approval of a proclamation naming July 28, 2006 through July 30, 2006, as “John B. Denton Days” in Denton County, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission

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 renewal of General Liability, Auto Liability and Auto Physical Damage insurance policies with Texas Association of Counties for the term of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* B) Approval of award for Tax Statement Preparation/Mailing Service, RFP #03-06-1747, to Accurate Forms & Supplies, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* C) Approval of renewal of Property Insurance, RFP #05-05-1690, to Scarbrough, Medlin and Associates, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* D) Approval of renewal of Bid #06-04-1625 for Office Furniture, to Texas Furniture Source, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* E) Approval of renewal Bid #06-05-1701 for contract for Microfilming Supplies, , to Anacomp, Inc. Section 1 & 2, and Business Equipment Solutions, L.L.C. Section 3., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* F) Approval of award of bid for the Sedalia Trail and Saratoga Trail Drainage Improvement Project, Bid #06-06-1762, to Calvert Paving for $103,950 from the Precinct 1 budget line 20-5250-8510 (Contract Road Work) and Engineering’s budget line 20-5220-8550 (Contract Labor) ., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* G) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Medical Lab Services, RFP #06-06-1765., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* H) Approval of renewal of bid for Uniform Rental, Bid #07-03-1572, to Unifirst., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* I) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement (CMAP), Bid #07-06-1776., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* J) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Emulsified Asphalt (CRS-2H, AEP, CSS-1-CSS-1H, CRS-1P), Bid #07-06-1777., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

K) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Security and Access Control Systems, RFP #07-06-1782, and any appropriate action.

L) Approval of award of bid for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #03-06-1745, to Hanson Aggregates, for Item 1 for Road and Bridge West, and rejection of bids for Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 for Road and Bridge East, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

B) Approval of any action related to the 2006-2007 Denton County Budget.

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101490 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/benefits and various other line items for Public Health Preparedness Grant in the amount of $164,209., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101500 for Car Allowance/Mileage including the transfer of $1,200 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated-Medical Examiner Contingency for Death Investigations/Medical Examiner Services in the amount of $2,200., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101530 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/various other line items for Crisis Counseling Program Grant in the amount of $294,232., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101560 for Computer Supplies for County Treasurer in the amount of $500, and any appropriate action.

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101570 for various line items for Juvenile Probation in the amount of $16,090, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101590 for Contract Road Work including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Judge’s Salary Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $9,000, and any appropriate action.

I) Accept the submission of the appraisal roll for Denton County for tax year 2006 from the Tax Assessor/Collector 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 Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2) Abstract 29, Tract 82 A, as recommended by the Lake Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

B) Approve Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 9:10 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a Special Use Permit, Abstract 29, Tract 82 A, as recommended by the Lake Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

C) Approve Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2) Abstract 29, Tract 33, as recommended by the Lake Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approve the re-appointment of Lorraine Perry to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board as a Precinct #3 representative, pending approval of the CPS board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

B) Approve any appropriate action to have the plat for the Precinct 1 Government Center in the Town of Cross Roads signed and notarized by the authorized agent for Denton County. Facilities

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the renewal of the Letter of Engagement by Greg Cooke concerning Clean Air Plan for Denton County, Collin County, Dallas County, and Tarrant County., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

* C) Approval of Victoria County Time Clock System License Agreement between Victoria and Denton Counties, with an effective date of July 25, 2006., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

D) Approve Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement for the Housing of Federal Prisoners with the U.S. Department of Justice, U. S. Marshals Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-18-06)

E) Approval of the Huitt-Zollars Contract for Traffic Engineering Services on the FM 423/The Colony Project in Precinct #2, in the amount of $39,544.00, with funding to come from TRIP-04 Precinct 2 Discretionary Funds, and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of the Title Sheet for the Installation of railroad warning signals and gates at the crossing of Ganzer Road at Kansas City Southern Railroad, TxDOT Project STP 2006 (631) FRS is located in Commissioner, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of the Contract Agreement between JRJ Paving and Denton County for the Old Alton Road Construction Project Bid #04-06-1756, located in Commissioner Precinct #1, 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.

E) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code; Hosie Thomas Smith v. Sheriff Weldon Lucas, et al. in the Untied States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Case no. 4:05cv67.

F) 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