* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting Denton County Commissioners Court Lantana Golf Club Pavilion 800 Golf Club Drive, Lantana, Texas * * * * * AGENDA

Tuesday, October 10, 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 Order Restricting outdoor burning and the restriction of use of aerial fireworks including executive order, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services

D) Presentation related to Lantana, and any appropriate action. Commissioners Court

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of exemption from bidding process for a Sole Source purchase of radios from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in compliance with Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) and (D) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)

B) Approval of award of bid for the Wildcat Road Paving Improvement Project, Bid #08-06-1794, to Jagoe Public Company, for $122,215, from the Precinct 1, Trip 04 Discretionary Funds, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)

C) Approval of award of bid for Emulsified Asphalt, Bid #08-06-1793, to SemMaterials, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100100 for Legal Services fro Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $10,481, 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 November 14, 2006, 9:05 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 12, Block B, Ponderosa Creekside Estates, Precinct #4.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

* A) Approval of the Sheriff’s Office seeking approval to use funds from account #73.7609.90.10, a 2005 Certificate of Obligation, and apply $83,698.14 to the construction cost of a new building designed to provide work areas for SO facilities maintenance metal and wood shops, and house special use vehicles, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)

* B) Accept the awarded STEP Wave Grant for the period covering December 2006 through September 2007, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement for Mass Evacuation Capabilities between Denton County Transportation Authority and Denton County, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services

B) Approval of any action related to bus tour and luncheon at Lantana. Commissioners Court

C) Approval of the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Randy Hunt from the Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, and the appointment of Mr. Larry L’Heureux to fill the remainder of the unexpired term through November 12, 2007 through November 12, 2008, and any appropriate action. County Judge

D) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Jason Pierce to the Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors for the term of November 12, 2006, and any appropriate action. County Judge

E) Approve the adjustment of boundary lines for County Election Precincts 131, and Precinct 117, and any appropriate action. Para aprobar el ajuste de las lineas de limite para los recintos 131, Y of los recintos 117. Elections Department

F) Approval of having the Committee that reviews the Constable Fees include reviewing/updating the Policy for Reserve Deputies and make a recommendation to the Commissioners Court; the makeup of the Committee now includes: Frank Phillips (County Judge’s Office), Donna Stewart, Budget Director), Hugh Coleman (District Attorney’s Office), Jim Dotson (Constable Pct. 1), Jerry Raburn (Constable, Pct. 3), Mike Ballard (Sheriff’s Office), and Bobbie J. Mitchell (Commissioner, Pct. 3); we would also like to add Amy Phillips (Human Resources Director) to the Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Surveying Services and Right-of-Way Services between Denton County, Texas, and Teauge Nall and Perkins, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)

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 & 10-03-06)

D) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of the 2006-2007 Social Service Agreements between Denton County and (a) Day Stay for Adults, Inc.; (b) Denton City-County Day School; (c) Denton Family Resource Center; (d) Metrocrest Social Services; and e) SPAN, Inc., and any appropriate action.
14. LEGAL - Continued
F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Carrollton, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of the 2006-2007 Library Service Agreement between Denton County, Texas, the City of Pilot Point and the Pilot Point Community Library, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and the Pilot Point Independent School District, and any appropriate action.

I) Approval of the refund for the remaining portion of the Escrow Agreement between Paloma Creek Development and Denton County, Texas, in the amount of $66,049.20, plus accrued interest, for the Paloma Creek Subdivision, Section (Navo Road), located in Commissioner, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

J) Approval of the Contract Agreement between Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company and Denton County for the Smiley Road Improvement Project, Bid #07-06-1779, in the amount of $172,644.12, with funding to come from the Precinct 1 TRIP-04 Discretionary Fund; the project is 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); 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