1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Meyers.

3.     Approve minutes of meeting of December 29, 1998.

4. Announcements and Public Comments.

5. Approve line item transfers in budgets and funds.

Telecommunications - Transfer $6,000 from Utilities into Property/Equipment for the purchase of a voice mail system for Dairy Ashford Complex. Their unit crashed on Monday, December 28, 1998 and needs to be replaced.

6. Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel and enter into
record the out-of-state travel requests for elected officials.

328^th Court - Lorraine Wilson to attend the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Trial Institute seminar on February 2 - 6^th in Las Vegas. The mode of transportation is by airline and paid out of conferences/travel.

328^th Court - Judge Stansbury to attend the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists - Trial Institute seminar on February 2 - 8^th in Las Vegas. The mode of transportation is by airline and paid out of conferences/travel.

County Clerk - Dianne Wilson to attend the advanced court management training by the National Center for State Courts. The mode of transportation is by airline and paid out of conferences/travel.

7. Discuss and consider appointing Judge Pro Tem.

The Court will consider appointing a Judge Pro Tem to serve as interim Judge during an absence by the County Judge. The Judge Pro Tem for ’98 was Commissioner Lutts.

8. COMMISSIONER PCT. 3:

(1) Discuss and consider approving Robert’s Rules of Order as method to conduct court meetings.

The Court will consider adopting Robert’s Rules of Order as a guide to conduct court meetings.

(2) Discuss and consider authorizing the State Comptroller to conduct a review of Fort Bend County departments/offices operations.

                Please postpone this item pending further research.

(3) Consider approving Agreement for Advisory and Consulting Services with respect to 1999 Legislative Session.

The Court will consider hiring a consultant to assist the County with carrying out its legislative agenda.

(4) Discuss and consider granting an exemption to the competitive bidding requirements as authorized by section 262.024 of the Texas Local Government Code for the purchase of a professional service; Advisory and Consulting Services with respect to the 1999 Legislative Session.

This item is necessary if the Court approves the hiring of a consultant.

(5) Discuss and consider approving Addendum to Cinco Ranch Contract Deputy Agreement between Fort Bend County and Cinco Ranch Residential Property Association.

Please pass on this item, it is no longer necessary.

9. COMMISSIONER PCT. 4:

(1) Consider accepting streets in New Territory Parcel SF-20 (Easton Lakes) and release bond #158419974 in the amount of $31,2000.00.

(2) Consider accepting streets in New Territory Parcel SF-18 (Preston Forest) and release bond #124051123 in the amount of $220,900.00.

(3) Set Public Hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plan for New Territory Parcel SF-20 (Easton Lakes).

(4) Set Public Hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plan for New Territory Parcel SF-18 (Preston Forest).

10. CONSTABLE PCT. 2: Discuss and consider taking action on County policy of using a sole vendor for publication of legal notices.

Please pass on this item, the issue has been handled.

11. ROAD & BRIDGE: Discuss and consider approving Primary Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City.

Standard interlocal agreement to allow the County to assist the City of Missouri City with projects throughout the year.

12. TREASURER: Discuss and consider declaring an emergency and amending the Treasurer’s 1999 budget.

Please pass on this item, it will be addressed on the addendum.

13. ENIGNEERING:

(1) Consider approving application from Durwood Greene Construction Company to construct a road tie-in and bury a 24" RCP culvert, Pct. 4.

(2) Consider approving application from HSC Pipeline Partnership, L.P. to remove 4" pipeline under Clear Creek and Mustang Bayou and abandoned pipeline under several County roads, Pct. 2.

14. PURCHASING:

(1) Consider taking action on the following:

a. 1 ton Truck - Bud #98-091.

Lawrence Marshal Chev. Olds - $27,360.00 for Extension Service out of 99 Budget.

b. Construction of pre-engineered steel building - Bid #98-092.

B Bell Builders, Inc. - $38,589.00 for Road and Bridge out of 99 budget.

c. Pot hole patching machine - Bid #98-093.

Duraco Industries, Inc. - $54,000.00 for Road & Bridge out of 99 budget.

(2) Consider accepting withdrawal letter from Helena Chemical pursuant to Bid #99-017.

Helena is withdrawing two items from their bid.

15. Discuss and consider county indigent health care program.

Discuss hiring one company to provide various health care services that are currently not paid for under the County’s contract with Polly Ryon.

16. Approve bills.

17. Meet in Closed Session to discuss the following matters:

(1) Threatened Litigation;

(2) Land Matters: (Pct). 2);

(3) Personnel Matters: (a) County Judge’s Office; (b) Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Place 1 & 2, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4.; (c) Sheriff’s Deputies; as authorized by TX Gov. Code, Sec. 551/071/072/-74; and consider taking action in Open Session.

18. Adjournment.

In the event any of the foregoing items are not covered in the time allocated on the date of this agenda, the County may order a continuance for the next day until the discussion is completed on all items.

The following items should be added to the agenda of Fort Bend County Commissioners Court for Tuesday, January 5, 1999:

(1) TREASURER: Discuss and consider adding Part-tine employee to Treasurer’s Office.

This item was not approved in the 1999 Budget. The Treasurer is asking the Court to reinstate this part-time position. The employee handles the fee officer accounts.

(2) SHERIFF"S OFFICE: Discuss and consider approving four (4) additional patrol slots contingent on the signed Cinco Ranch Contract Deputy Agreement.

Consider the hiring of four additional sheriff’s deputies to devote 95% of their time to the Cinco Ranch / Grand Lakes contract deputy agreements.

In the event any of the foregoing items are not covered in the time allocated on the date of this agenda, the County may order a continuance for the next day until the discussion is completed on all items.