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

Tuesday, October 3, 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.

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 Order Restricting outdoor burning and the restriction of use of aerial fireworks including executive order, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services

D) Presentation of Texas Association of Counties 2006 Best Practice Awards by TAC President Marc Hamlin, to Human Resources and Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action. Sheriff’s Office

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 a.m. A) Approve an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Medium Density (R-2), Abstract 29, Tract 40B, Precinct 1, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning Department, and any appropriate action. Planning

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.)

* B) Approve the Resolution Accepting the Fiscal 2007 State Indigent Defense Formula Grant, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

TREASURER

* C) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of award of bid for Vehicle Parts and Truck and Equipment Filters, Bid #07-06-1781, to NAPA Auto Parts, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Juror Summons Preparation Services, Bid #08-06-1795, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Steven Everett Copeland Government Center, Bid #08-06-1788, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tensar Geogrid BX 1200, Bid #09-06-1797, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100010 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Office Supplies for CHOS Museum in the amount of $3,968, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100020 for various Ambulance Services line items for Fire and Ambulance Services in the amount of $874,998, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100030 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $5,688, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100040 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Overtime-Tobacco Compliance/benefits for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $12,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100050 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Part-Time Salaries/Benefits and various other line items fro Northwest ISD ASAP Officer Contract in the amount of $42,376, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100060 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/benefits and various other line items for Bartonville Interlocal Contract in the amount of $62,896, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100070 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for 2005 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $191,287, 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.)

* B) Approve changes to the job description for the Deputy Director of Institutional Service in Juvenile Detention, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval of a new WIC Contract for FY2007 with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

* B) Approval of a contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Tuberculosis Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Charles Correll to the Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, and any appropriate action. County Judge

B) Approval of the re-appointment of Ms. Barbara Roberts to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. County Judge

C) Approval of recommended plans, construction budget and funding sources for the Steven Copeland Government Center, and any appropriate action. Facilities (Briefing 9-26-06)

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of 1) Correction Warrant Deed and 2) Mineral Deed between Denton County, Texas, and Jerry Bishop for the FM 2499, Section 4 Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-26-06)

C) Approval of the Resolution authorizing participation in the Agreement to Contribute Funds for Local Government and the Agreement to Contribute Funds for Local Government between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 423 from US 380 to SH 121 Project, ROW CSJ 1315-02-010 & 1567-02-029 and CCSJ 1315-02-009 & 1567-02-027, located in Precinct 1 & 2, with funding to come from Precinct 1 & 2, FM 423, Auditor #70-7358-90-10, and any appropriate action. (Formal 9-19 & 26-06)

D) Approval of Lease Purchase Schedule No. 11121545, including attachments and exhibits, between Denton County, Texas and Dell Marketing, L.P., 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