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

Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 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

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 a.m. A) Approve the Final Replat of the Bellaire Addition Phase A-1R, Precinct 4, 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 Amending and Re-affirming Denton County’s (1) General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Policy; (2) Debt Management Policy; (3) Vehicle Use Policy; (4) Training/Education Policy; and (5) Travel Advance Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-13-07)

TREASURER

* C) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of exemption from bidding for a Sole Source purchase for GenWatch 3 from The Genesis Group, according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-13-07)

7. BUDGET

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

B) Approve the timing and the amount of the issuance of 2007 Series Denton County Permanent Improvement Bonds and Tax Notes, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-13-07)

C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100670 for Mobile Phone Expense for Facilities Management in the amount of $3,403, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100680 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Computer Software and Computers for HAVA (Help America Vote Act) Grant in the amount of $12,405, 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 Tuesday March13, 2007 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider an amendment to The Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density District (R-2), Abstract 790, Tract 3 & 5, Precinct #1, and recommended by The Lake Roberts Planning & Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of Legislative Policy Statements, Resolutions, or other matters relative to the 80th Legislative Session, and any appropriate action. County Judge

* B) Approval of the addition of Day Stay for Adults to the list of organizations to which jurors may donate their juror pay, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 2-13-07)

* C) Approval of Building Use Request from Sue Wooldridge, District Attorney’s Office, to use the Denton County Courts Building for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Program on April 24, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 2-13-07

D) Approval of naming an interim administrator for Public Works for administrative matters, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Formal 2-13-07)

E) Approval of changes to the Denton County Building Use Policy, and any appropriate action. Commissioners Court

F) Approve The Order: To Call Local Option Election – Town of Ponder for “The Legal Sale of Beer and Wine for Off-Premise Consumption Only” on May 12, 2007 at Denton County, Texas, Denton County. To designate the The Elections Office as the main early voting site, that early voting will begin April 30, 2007, that early voting will be conducted from April 30, 2007 thru May 8, 2007. The address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202, and any appropriate action. La orden: Para llamar la elección local de la opción - ciudad de Ponder para “la venta legal de la cerveza y del vino para la consumición de la Apagado-Premisa solamente” el 12 de mayo, 2007 en el condado de Denton, Tejas, Condado de Denton. Para señalar el oficina de las elecciones como la cañería que vota temprano el sitio, that early voting will begin April 30, 2007, that early voting will be conducted from April 30, 2007 thru May 8, 2007. The address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202. Elections

G) Approve The Order: To Call Local Option Election – Town of Bartonville for “The Legal Sale of Beer and Wine for Off-Premise Consumption Only” on May 12, 2007 at Denton County, Texas, Denton County. To designate the The Elections Office as the main early voting site, that early voting will begin April 30, 2007, that early voting will be conducted from April 30, 2007 thru May 8, 2007. The address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202, and any appropriate action. La orden: Para llamar la elección local de la opción - ciudad de Bartonville para “la venta legal de la cerveza y del vino para la consumición de la Apagado-Premisa solamente” el 12 de mayo, 2007 en el condado de Denton, Tejas, Condado de Denton. Para señalar el oficina de las elecciones como la cañería que vota temprano el sitio, that early voting will begin April 30, 2007, that early voting will be conducted from April 30, 2007 thru May 8, 2007. The address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202. Elections

H) Approve the appointment of Commissioner Ron Marchant to the Denton County Health Advisory Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 2

I) Approve the re-appointment of Joseph Rodriguez to the Denton County Health Advisory Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 2

J) Approve the appointment of Laurence Schilthius to the Denton County Housing Finance Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 2

K) Approve the re-appointment of Richard McMullen, Jr. to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 2

L) Approve the re-appointment of Mary Thomas to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 2

M) Approve the re-appointment of Pamela Head to the Denton County Social Service Organization Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 2

N) Approve the 2007 Salary Grievance Board: Ms Tina Haberson, Ms. Melissa McDade, Ms. Andera Burbano, Mr. Bill DeBerry, Ms. Susan Khoury, Mr. Johnny Hunter, Ms. April Livingston, Mr. Howard O’Neal and Alternate Mr. Don Hall & Ms. Mary Jo Babcock, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court

O) Approval of the appointment of Commissioner Andy Eads to the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition, and any appropriate action. County Judge

P) Approve the re-appointment of Tye DeBerry to the Speedway TIF Board of Directors, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 4

Q) Approve the re-appointment of Sandra Thurman to the Denton County Housing Finance Corporation Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 4

14. LEGAL

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

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); Noyce McGarity, Plaintiff, v. Denton County, Texas, et al, Defendants, Cause #2007-60035-393, pending in the 393rd Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT