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

Tuesday, October 24, 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) Approval of a proclamation naming October 26, 2006, as Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Day in Denton County, and any appropriate action. County Judge

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 award of bid for the Boyd Road Rehabilitation Project, Bid #10-06-1799, to Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, for $128,745.30 from the Precinct 2, Trip 04 Discretionary Funds, and any appropriate action.

B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building Parking Lot Expansion Project, Bid #10-06-1800, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100120 for Comprehensive General Liability including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Insurance Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $17,444, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-17-06)

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 28, 2006, 9:05 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Island Village II at Providence Phase 5, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

B) Approve November 28, 2006, 9:10 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Marietta Village I at Savannah Phase 9, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

C) Approve November 28, 2006, 9:15 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Artesia Phase 1A, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Peace Officer and Patrol Services between Denton County and the following: Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-A; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-B; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 9; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 10; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-A; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-B; and any appropriate action.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

* A) Approval of Building Usage Request by Heather Ross for the CHOS Lawn on November 5, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 10-17-06)

B) Approve 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Recipient Award and associated documents and any appropriate action. Emergency Services (Briefing 10-17-06)

* C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Bartonville and Denton County, Texas and the allocation of funds in the amount of $102,238.00 from TRIP 04 Precinct 4 discretionary funds for the McMakin Road project, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4 (Briefing 10-17-06)

D) Approval of Denton County to participate in the CUC/Tyler Technologies Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS) Project including approval of (1) TechShare Resource Sharing Addendum, (2) Participation Agreement, (3) Maintenance and Support Services Agreement, (4) Three-Party Master Escrow Service Agreement, (5) Preliminary Budget, (6) Funding, and any appropriate action. Information Services. (Briefing 10-17-06)

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of an order setting a date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the request by Huffines Communities to change the names of two (2) county roads; Huffines is requesting that the name of Bryan Road located north of U.S. Highway 380 and west of F.M 1385 be changed to Parvin Road; and that the name of Fields Road located north of U.S. Highway 380 adjacent to the new Artesia community be changed to Huffines Boulevard, with a public hearing on the name changes to be held on November 7, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. , before the Commissioners Court, located in Commissioner, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of the Transportation Consultant Professional Service Contract between Denton County, Texas and Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ITS) for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of the Software Maintenance Agreement for property tax collection between Denton County, Texas and Northeast Texas Data Corporation (Net Data), and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector Point of Sale Subcontract for Motor Vehicle License renewal between Denton County, Texas; (1) Randall/Tom Thumb and (2) Minyard Inc., and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of the 2006-2007 Social Service Agreements between Denton County and (a) AIDS Services of North Texas, Inc.; (b) CASA of Denton County, Inc; (c) Friends of the Family; and (d) PediPlace, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and (a) Aubrey Area Library (City of Aubrey), and (b) Lake Cities Library (City of Lake Dallas), 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.

D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Stephany Phillips v. Denton County, Cause #2006-30547, pending in the 211th Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT