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

Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 9:00 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

A copy of the Agenda book 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

13. A) 9:00 a.m.
4. A) 9:05 a.m.
4. B) 9:10 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 State under God, 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 to declare November 14, 2007 as GIS Day at Denton County. Authorize participation in the county wide GIS Day Event, being held at the University of North Texas, and any appropriate action.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9:05 A.M. A) Approval of the Replat of Lot 13, Block 36A, Heritage Lantana, Phase Two-R3, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action. Planning.

9:10 A.M. B) Approval of setting prima facie speed limits at a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays during the Denton I.S.D. school year in school zones located on Navo Road within 500 feet of Navo Middle School and within 500 feet of Paloma Creek Elementary in unincorporated area of Denton County Commissioner Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Civil D.A.

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 Paper Towels, Bid # 10-07-1864, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

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

* B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100260 for Court Support-Mediation Services for Judiciary and Court Support in the amount of $9,000, 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) Approval of a new interlocal agreement between Denton County and Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) and appointment of the Risk Manager as the pool coordinator, and any appropriate action.

C) Approval of sponsored dependent premiums for 2008, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of changing the job title and job description for slot #002-S4 from Deputy Constable pay Grade 22, to Sergeant pay grade 22, and appropriate action.

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

A) Approval of Food Services Contract with Mid-America Services, Inc, and any appropriate action.

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

9:00 A.M. A) Discussion and approval of Appointment of Election Judges for the November 6, 2007 Constitutional Amendment Joint Election and any appropriate action. Elections.
La discusión y la aprobación de la cita de los jueces de la elección para la enmienda constitucional del 6 de noviembre de 2007 articulan la elección.

* B) Approval of Building Request from Labinal to use the 2nd Floor Conference Room for meeting on Friday, November 16, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and any appropriate action. Aide to the Court.

C) Approval of change order #4 from Quality Excavation Ltd in the amount of $2,200 for the Choctaw Trail Drainage Improvements Project, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 1.

D) Approval of change order #1 from Quality Exacavation Ltd in the amount of $3,500 for the Canyon Road Culvert Replacement Project, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1.

14. LEGAL

A) Approval of 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.

B) Approval of 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.

C) Approval of the Multi Service Agreement and Order Pricing Page between AT&T and Denton County for internet services with Gigaman interface. This service is to provide public access to Denton County websites and services, and any appropriate action.

D) Approval of the Transportation Consultant Professional Service Contract between Denton County, Texas and Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ITS) for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year, and appropriate action.

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT