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

Tuesday, August 1, 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.
4. B) 9:10 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/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 Resolution congratulating Jim Heath on being chosen as the State of Texas 2006 Legionnaire of the Year, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approve a REPLAT of the Lantana Golf Course, Parcel 4, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Planning

9:10 am B) Approve a REPLAT of the Lantana Golf Course, Parcel 6, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Planning

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

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.)

* B) Approve the Annual Audit Report of the Operations of the Jail Commissary, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of award of bid for Tires and Tubes (Truck and Heavy Equipment), Bid #05-06-1761, to Gray’s Wholesale Tire, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

* B) Approval to declare miscellaneous vehicles, election equipment, computer/printer equipment, appliances, furniture and office supplies as surplus, to place items in ON-line Auction #07-06-1780 to be held August 2006, advertise, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Detention Supplies, Bid #07-06-1783, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

* D) Approval of renewal of contract for Detention Supplies, Bid #06-05-1703 to Robinson Textiles for items 1 and 2, and Leslee Scott, Inc. for items 4 and 7, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

E) Approval of award of bid 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 any action related to the 2006-2007 Denton County Budget.

C) Accept the submission of the appraisal roll for Denton County for tax year 2006 from the Tax Assessor/Collector, and any appropriate action. (Formal 7-25-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101580 for Part-Time Salaries for CHOS Museum in the amount of $1,777, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101600 for Vehicle Repairs for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $13,298, and any appropriate action.

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101630 for HMAC for Road & Bridge, Precinct #2 in the amount of $1,276, and any appropriate action.

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101650 for Evidence Expense for Criminal District Attorney-CPS Division in the amount of $1,237, and any appropriate action.

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101670 for Gasoline for Sheriff’s Department Mental Health Unit in the amount of $3,550, and any appropriate action.

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101680 for Vehicle Repairs for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $4,523, and any appropriate action.

J) Presentation of the effective and rollback tax rates for Denton County for tax year 2006, 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 contract amendment to the Crisis Counseling Services Grant with the Department of State Health Services, designed to provide mental health assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-25-06)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

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

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval the appointment of Election Judges for the Election Year 2006-07 for Denton County, Texas, and any appropriate action. Elections Department

B) Approve execution of easement with Army Corp. of Engineers for Lewisville Lake Bridge, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and Mohammad H. Mehrkhast and Fathieh Mehrkhast 1997 Revocable 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 Mohammad H. Mehrkhast and Fathieh Mehrkhasst 1997 Revocable 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 property from Mohammad H. Mehrkhast and Fathieh Mehrkhasst 1997 Revocable Trust with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and Robert and Janet Balekian 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 Robert and Janet Balekian: 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 property from Robert and Janet Balekian with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of Parker County’s agreement as a part of the Tarrant-Parker-Denton County Medical Examiner’s District Agreement for 2005-2006 fiscal year, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of the Merger of PayFlex Systems USA, Inc., a Nebraska corporation with PayFlex Acquisition Company, Inc., a Nebraska corporation, and wholly-owned subsidiary of PayFlex Holdings, Inc., which Denton County, Texas contracts with for the Flexible Benefits Plan Administrative Services Agreement as a member of the Public Employee Benefits Cooperative of North 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); 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