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

Tuesday, August 15, 2005, 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.
4. C) 9:15 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 any action on Continuation of Order Restraining outdoor burning and the restriction of use of certain aerial fireworks. Emergency Services

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 am A) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), for Abstract 29, Tract 82 A, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

9:10 am B) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a Special Use Permit, for Abstract 29, Tract 82 A, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

9:15 am C) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), for Abstract 29, Tract 33, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

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) Approval of the Denton County Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2006, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Paper Products, Bid #06-06-1773, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #07-06-1785, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tires & Tubes (Passenger and Light Trucks), Bid #07-06-1786, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

D) Approval of award of bid for the Lariat Trail Paving and Drainage Improvements Project, Bid #07-06-1775, to Quality Excavation, Ltd., for Base Bid and Alternates 2 and 3 for $239,030.50, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101700 to increase revenues and allocate funds for various line items for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $55,200, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101720 for Comprehensive General Liability including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Insurance Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101730 for Operating Equipment for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $9,218, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101740 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/benefits and various other line items for Crisis Counseling Program Grant in the amount of $567,618, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101750 for Cars and Small Trucks and HMAC for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $53,534, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101760 for Heavy Trucks for Road & Bridge #1 in the amount of $18,725, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101770 for Vehicle Repairs and Gasoline including the transfer of $3,752 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Alternative Fuel Vehicle Contingency for Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $5,207, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101790 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for Courthouse Security in the amount of $3,374, 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 the Stonehenge Addition, Phase 1, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approve the Final Plat of the Comanche Ridge Elevated Storage Tank, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approve the Final Plat of the Bellaire Addition, Phase A – Lantana Project, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

* D) Approve the Final Plat of the Wimberley Addition, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of Building Usage Request for the Courthouse Lawn by Ms. Stephanie Brady, for a wedding on Saturday, October 8, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and North Texas State Fair Association, Inc. to provide a water truck for the 2006 North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, August 18-26, 2006, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Corinth for use of Street Right-of-Way for Denton County Fiber Optic System, 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); 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