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

Tuesday, April 3, 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) Approval of a resolution designating April 2 – 8, 2007 as Public Health Week in Denton County and any appropriate action. County Judge

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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 of award of bid for Elevator Maintenance, Bid #12-06-1806, to Kone, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-27-07)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Moving Services – Election Supplies, Bid #02-07-1814, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-27-07)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Bank Depository, Bid #03-07-1822, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-27-07)

* D) Approval of Letter of Authorization for the Request of Historical Usage Information with LPB Energy Consulting as recommended by the Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction Committee, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-27-07)

E) Approval of award of bid for Surplus Vehicle Sealed Bid Sale #02-07-1816 to Auto Fire & Safety Consultants for $2,000.00, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100810 to increase revenues and allocate State Training Fees and prior year expenditures for Criminal District Attorney, Constable, Precincts 1 - 6, and Department of Emergency Services in the amount of $36,720, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 03-27-07)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100800 for Lawsuit Settlements including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Workers Comp Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $325,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-27-07)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100790 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures from the Sale of Surplus Property for County Barn Improvements for Road & Bridge #4 in the amount of $30,696, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-27-07)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100820 for Photographic Supplies for County Clerk in the amount of $5,000, and any appropriate action.

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100840 for Court Appointed Attorney-Family for 362nd District Court in the amount of $40,000, 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

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 Opening Doors Immigration Services to the list of organizations to which donors may donate their juror pay, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-27-07)

C) Approve request to switch cell phone providers from Progressive Concepts to Sprint/Nextel for Constable Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Constable Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Carrollton, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of the Refund of Escrow funds to Northlake Partners, L.P. under an Escrow Agreement for North Ridge Estates in the amount of $5,233.20, plus interest in the amount of $402.22, for a total amount of $5,635.42, located in Commissioner Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of the Refund of Escrow funds to Burness R. Higgs under an Escrow Agreement for Fall Meadows Addition Phase I and II in the amount of $6,000.00, plus interest in the amount of $375.17, for a total amount of $6,375.17, located in Commissioner Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

E) Approval of the bond, appointment and swearing in of Joseph Gonzalez as Fire Marshal of Denton County for a two year term in accordance with Sections 352.011 and 352.012, Texas Local Government Code, 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); James Paton v. Denton County and Denton County Information Services, Civil Action No. 2:0vc-00125-DF.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT