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

Tuesday, May 8, 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 North Texas Tollway Authority including (a) 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and (b) updates on NTTA project delivery activities, and any appropriate action. County Judge

B) Report and possible action relating to the Denton County Disaster Declaration due to Severe Weather and Flooding. Emergency Services

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

* A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tires and Tubes (Trucks and Heavy Equipment) Bid #03-07-1825, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100920 for Software Maintenance including the transfer of funds from District Clerk Records Management Unappropriated Contingency for District Clerk Records Management Fund in the amount of $960, and appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)

* C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100930 for Substitute Court Reporter for 16th District Court in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)

* D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100950 for Visiting Judge Expense for Probate Court in the amount of $3,000, 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.)

* B) Approve Personnel Policy #6.9 Employee Discounts, and any appropriate action, (Briefing 5-01-07)

9. HEALTH

* A) Approval for the Health Director to sign a contract with NACCHO for expansion of the Medical Reserve Corps, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)

* B) Approval for the Health Director to sign a contract with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for a Mammogram Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:10 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) for the C. Manchaca Survey Abstract 790, Tract 5A and 6A, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

* B) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:15 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) for the C. Manchaca Survey Abstract 790, Tract 7, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

* C) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:20 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) for the S. Williams Survey Abstract 13220, Tract 13, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

* D) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:25 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) for the C. Manchaca Survey Abstract 790, Tract 1, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approve Sheriff’s Office Tobacco Compliance Grant Application, 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 appointments to the Building & Property Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #4

C) Approval of appointment to the Emergency Services District, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #4

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

E) Approve the re-appointment of Richard Tedrow to the Denton County Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Board and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

F) Approve the re-appointment of Larry Smith to the Denton County Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Board and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1

G) Approve the resignation of Patricia Rhea to the Child Protective Services Board and approve the appointment of Gretchen K. Jaworski, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #2

14. LEGAL

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

B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Lewisville, to expand and improve Spinks Road from Valley Parkway to Edmonds Lane and Valley Parkway from F.M. 3040 to State Highway 121, located in Commissioner Precinct #3, in the amount of $5,000,000.00, 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.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT