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

Tuesday, March 6, 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

A) Approve Proclamation declaring the week of March 5-9, 2007 as Severe Weather Awareness Week and Recognition of Denton County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Volunteers and Citizen Emergency Response Team, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 a.m. A) Approve the Replat of Lot 12R, Block J and Lots 1R thru 3R, Block M, Kinsey III at Briarcreek a replat of Lot 12, Block J, and Lots 13 thru 22, Block M, Briarcreek Development, Fifth Installment, Section 1, located in 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.)

TREASURER

* B) Approval of Payroll.

6. PURCHASING

A) Approval for the use of excess funds from the 2005 Certificate of Obligation Contingency to fund HVAC replacement in Information Systems server room for $22,862.00, and any appropriate action.

B) Approval for the use of excess 2005 Certificates of Obligation Funds to upgrade the closed circuit television surveillance system in the Pod Jail at the Law Enforcement Center, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100650 to transfer funds from the Law Enforcement Facility Buildings line item to the 2005 Certificates of Obligation Fund in the amount of $35,717, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-20-07)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100660 for Computer Software for County Jail in the amount of $55,046, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-20-07)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100720 for Office Rental for Child Protective Services in the amount of $1,821, 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

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to Submit an Application for a STEP Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation for Speed Enforcement, and any appropriate action.

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 Building Use Request from Timothy Hoy to use the Courtroom of the Lee Walker Government Center on Saturday, March 17, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a Town Hall Meeting for Senator Chris Harris, and any appropriate action. Aide to the Court (Briefing 2-20-07)

* C) Approval of Building Use Request from Jenna Harwood for the use of the Courthouse Lawn, and in case of inclement weather the Commissioners Courtroom, for TWU Counseling and Family Development Clinic Marriage and Family Expo on April 21, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and any appropriate action. Aide to the Court (Briefing 2-20-07)

D) Approve the appointment of Charles Farmer to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission

E) Approval of appointment of Julie E. Brokaw to the Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #2

F) Approval To Call the Constitutional Amendment Election for Denton County Texas on May 12, 2007. To designate the Elections Office, 401 West Hickory, Denton, TX 76201 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. Dates and hours of specific locations are as per attached memo. The address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX, 76202. 6demarzo, 2007. MesDía Numero del orden judicial del año: La orden: Para llamar la elección de la enmienda constitucional para el condado Tejas de Denton el 12 de mayo, 2007. Para señalar la oficina de las elecciones, Nuez dura del oeste 401, Denton, TX 76201 como la cañería que vota temprano el sitio, eso que vota temprano comenzará el 30 de abril, 2007, that early voting will be conducted from April 30, 2007 thru May 8, 2007. Dates and hours of specific locations are as per attached memo. The address of the early voting clerk is Don Alexander, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202. Elections Department

G) Approve Joint Election Order Denton County Special Election for May 12, 2007 and any appropriate action. Apruebe la elección especial de la elección de la orden del condado común de Denton para el 12 de mayo, 2007 y cualquier acción apropiada. Elections Department
H) Approval of request to switch cell phone providers for Constable Precinct #3, and any appropriate action. Constable Precinct #3

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for Right-of-Way for FM 720 North/South, from El Dorado Parkway (FM 720) to U.S. 380, ROW CSJ 1567-01-025, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, in the amount of $750,000.00, with funding to come from TRIP-04 Funds for this project, Auditor # to be assigned, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-20-07)

* C) Approval of the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for Right-of-Way for FM 720 from Garza Lane to FM 423, ROW CSJ 1567-01-032, located in Commissioner Precinct 1, in the amount of $1,955,000.00, with funding to come from Auditor #70-7401-90-10, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 2-20-07

D) Approval of the Change Order to the Agreement for Construction between Denton County, Texas, and J.C. Commercial, Inc., for the construction of the Steven Everett Copeland Government Center, Precinct One, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and North Park Terrace Apartments V, Ltd., for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from North Park Terrace Apartments V, Ltd.; and (3) direct to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from North Park Terrace Apartments V, Ltd., with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner, Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and FM Office Condo Alliance, Ltd., for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from FM Office Condo Alliance, Ltd.; and (3) direct the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from FM Office Condo Alliance, Ltd., with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner, Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.

G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Bolivar Water Supply Corporation, a non-profit, member owned and member-controlled corporation, for Utility Relocation on FM 1173, in the amount of $60,000.00, with funding to come from Precinct #4 Discretionary Funds, Commissioner Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

H) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and North Texas Chinese Church for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from North Texas Chinese Church; and (3) direct to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the property from North Texas Chinese Church with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner, Precinct #3, and any appropriate action

I) Approval to adopt an order with request to IESI Tx Corporation and IESI Tx Landfill, L.P., project approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Mission Economic Development Corporation, designating a public hearing officer and authorizing the County Judge to execute certificates approving the order and public hearing, and any appropriate action.

J) Approval to renew the JURY + Jury Management System Software Maintenance Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Jury Systems Incorporated, 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); Northport Commercial, Ltd. Plaintiff v. Texas Department of Transportation and Denton County, Texas, Defendants, Cause No: ED-2005-00250, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT