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

Tuesday, April 24, 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 Tiffany Melvin announcing the NASCO Conference 2007 in Fort Worth, May 30 – June 1st, 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

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100870 for Office Supplies including the transfer of funds from JP Technology Fund Unappropriated Contingency for JP Technology Fund in the amount of $200, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-17-07)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100880 for Contract Labor for County Auditor in the amount of $2,500, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-17-07)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100890 for Court Appointed Attorneys for Various County Criminal Courts in the amount of $60,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-17-07)

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

A) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Bellaire Addition Phase A-2R, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

B) Approve the Final Plat of the Lantana Retail Addition, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

C) Approve the Final Plat of the Brazos Addition, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve Cooperative Agreement between the United States of America and County of Denton, Texas for the provision of Additional Law Enforcement Services, 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 Julie Smith to use the Commissioners Courtroom on May 9, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. for a UNT Graduate Class, and any appropriate action. Aide to the Court (Briefing 4-17-07)

* C) Approval of using the Denton County Fire Fighters Memorial Park on June 16, 2007 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the 2007 Denton County Fruit, Vegetable, Herb and Flower Show, and any appropriate action. Texas Cooperative Extension (Briefing 4-17-07)

D) Approval of Splitting or Combining of Precincts to Comply with Section 42.001, Section 42.006, Section 42.0031, and Section 42.033 Texas Election Code, and any appropriate action. Elections Department

E) Approval and acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commission Cynthia White for the calendar year 2006, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

F) Approval of the appointment of Mr. Jesse Coffey as the County At-Large Representative to the Board of Directors on the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and any appropriate action. County Judge

G) Approval of the appointment of a member to the Board of Directors of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, and any appropriate action. County Judge.

H) Acceptance of continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell for the calendar year 2006, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #3

I) Approve the re-appointment of Derrell Bulls to the Denton County Building and Property Committee and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

14. LEGAL

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

* B) Approval of the submission of an Application and Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney’s 421-Juvenile Child Abuse Prosecution Grant (J-CAP) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-17-07)

* C) Approval of the submission of an Application and Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney’s Family Violence Expansion Grant (VAWA-FVEG) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office for continuation of funding from the Violence Against Women Act, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-17-07)

* D) Approval of the submission of an Application and Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney’s Prosecution Enhancement Grant (VAWA-FVP-Enhancement) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office for continuation of funding from the Violence Against Women Act, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-17-07)

E) Approval of (A) submission of an Application and (B) Resolution for the Criminal District Attorney’s 421-Civil Child Abuse Prevention Grant (C-CAP) for the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office for funding from the State Criminal Justice Planning Fund (421), and any appropriate action.

F) Approval of Amendment Two to the Contract for Architectural Services between Denton County, Texas (“Owner”) and Pierce Goodwin Alexander Linville, Inc. (PGAL) (“Architect”) for Precinct 4 Government Center, 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.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Continued
B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076.

C) Consultation with Attorney regarding potential litigation against Lauren Springer for property damage sustained to a Denton County vehicle arising out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on or about January 24, 2007, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A).

D) Consultation with Attorney regarding potential litigation against Darryl Vanzandt for property damage sustained to Denton County vehicle arising out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on or about March 13, 2007, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A).

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT