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

Tuesday, March 27, 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.

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) Presentation by the City of Lewisville regarding proposed changes to the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One, (TIRZ) in the Old Town area; and approval of Denton County’s participation in the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

B) Approval and adoption of a resolution exempting Qualified Charitable Organizations from County ad valorem taxation as defined and authorized by State law, and any appropriate action. County Judge

C) Presentation of Denton County Compensation Plan, and any appropriate action. Human Resources

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.)

B) Accept the presentation of the 2006 Denton County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Independent Auditor’s Opinions, and Management Letter Recommendations, and any appropriate action.

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RP #02-07-1818, Audio Voice Logging System, and appoint Alan Williams, Don Click, and Beth Fleming as the Evaluation Committee, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

* B) Approval of renewal for Credit Card Services for Tax Payments, RFP #04-04-1615, to Certified Payments, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

* C) Approval of renewal of bid for Road Signs, Bid #04-06-1752, to Vulcan Signs, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Printing, Bid #03-07-1824, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100740 for Substitute Court Reporter for County Court at Law #2 in the amount of $12,427, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100770 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for Department of Emergency Services in the amount of $18,720, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

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 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Services between Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 and Denton County Municipal District No. 5 and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office for hourly patrol services in Cross Oak Ranch, and any appropriate action.

B) Approve the Juvenile Accountability Grant Application and approval of resolution, submitted by Denton County Sheriff’s Office, 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 any action related to an annual artistic mural contest, entitled “A Tribute To Our Troops”, for JP2, Judge DePiazza, involving local high school student’s artistic entries and the winning entry to be painted on the south wall of The Colony Government Center’s Exterior Courtroom. (Briefing 3-20-07) Commissioner Precinct #2

* C) Approve Building Use Request by Melinda Whitacre to use the Commissioners Courtroom on Sunday, May 6, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a wedding, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Aide to the Court

* D) Approve the request by Seeds of Change to use the CHOS Lawn on Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a picnic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Aide to the Court

* E) Approve the request by Denton County Friends of the Family to use the CHOS and Lawn on Thursday, April 5, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a Sexual Assault Awareness March and Vigil, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Aide to the Court

* F) Accept the Juvenile Board certification of the Denton County Juvenile Detention Facility comprised of pre-adjudication and post-adjudication beds, and its suitability for the detention of children in accordance with Title 3 of the Texas Family Code under Chapter 51.12, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Juvenile Probation

G) Approve the re-appointment of Jan Thompson to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Commissioner Precinct #3

H) Approve the designation of Cynthia White as the liaison as requested by the City of Lewisville to the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Denton County Farmers Market Association for use of Denton County’s parking lot located at the corner of Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard to market produce from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily commencing April 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)

C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation agreement for: (1) Fire Protection Service, and (2) Ambulance Services, between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Frisco, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of the Personal Service Contract between Denton County and Hired Hands, Inc., for sign language services by certified court interpreters to be used, when needed, County wide, 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); Beynon, et al vs. Denton County, Texas; Cause No. 2005-30367-211, pending in the 211th Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT