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Minutes June 20, 198937 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 20, 1989 The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council Members Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams. ABSENT: Mayor Stephens; Council Member Alexander 1. The Council reviewed RFP's for the collection of delinquent taxes. John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, reviewed the three responses from the RFP for collection of delinquent taxes. The three firms responding were (1) Sallinger, Nichols, Jackson, Kirk & Dillard, (2)Heard, Goggan, Blair & Williams, and (3) McCreary, Veselka, Beck & Allen. Staff would be reviewing the firms proposals and would make a formal recommendation at the June 27, 1989 meeting. 2. The Council reviewed a proposed resolution approving Policy Number 108.11, Drug Free Workplace and Policy Number 107.1, Employee Assistance Program. Tom Klinck, Director of Personnel, stated that a 1988 federal law required any city receiving federal contracts of $25,000 or more to implement a policy statement and provisions to ensure a drug free workplace. That law required a statement prohibiting drugs in the work environment, the establishment of a drug free awareness program, notification by employees and a signed statement for drug conviction. Actions permitted included appropriate disciplinary action including termination or satisfactory participation in a drug rehabilitation program plus a maintained good faith effort to continue a drug free work environment. The Employee Assistance Program would implement procedures to handle suspected or confirmed substance abuse in the work place. It would direct employees to appropriate professional assistance and rehabilitation services. 3. The Council discussed single permitting procedures relative to changes in the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code for residential construction. Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that developers and builders had had discussions with staff for a~proximately a year and a half. The builders were concerned with costs and the set up of the system so there would be no slow up in the process. The single permit would allow the subcontractor to not have to obtain specific permits. The building contractor would pay the fee up front. This would streamline the issuance of permits for both staff and the builder. The latest trench safety requirements were also included in the proposed ordinance. 38 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 2 4. The Council discussed the City of Denton Boards and Commissions relative to regulations governing conflicts of interest. Jesus Nava, Assistant to the City Manager, reviewed three alternatives to the governing of conflicts of interest: (1) make all the boards/commissions advisory - Council would then have to review all the recommendations from those boards, (2) leave the boards/commissions as final decision making but reduce the number of members and tenure of the boards - this would require ordinance changes for those affected boards and would probably result in more frequent appointments with possible difficulties obtaining a quorum, (3) leave the boards/ commissions as they presently are but have stricter enforcement of the Code of Ordinances currently governing conflicts of interest. The boards presenting the most problems were the Building Code Board, the Electrical Code Board, and the Plumbing and Mechanical Code Board. Council Member McAdams suggested a notice be published in the newspaper requesting volunteers for certain boards such as the Plumbing and Mechanical Board, Building Code Board and Electrical Code Board. If 'there were no responses to the notice, then look at other alternatives. Council Member Boyd agreed with Council Member McAdams to enlarge the selection pool and to possibly make the boards more advisory in nature rather than final decision making. Council Member Hopkins did not wish to leave the boards as they were because there appeared to be such a conflict existing with those boards. Council Member Gorton stated that he felt those three boards could be made advisory because he did not see the volume of requests that the Council would have to deal with. Council Member Boyd suggested contacting professional agencies to locate more people. Some individuals may not work in Denton but would be licensed to be appointed to the boards. Mayor Pro Tem Ayer suggested reducing the members of the Plumbing and Mechanical Code Board plus enlarging the selection pool. Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that the members of the mentioned boards could bid on contracts but must resign if they were awarded the contract. City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 3 Consensus of the Council was (1) leave the boards as they currently were, (2) enlarge the selection pool of potential, appointees, (3) advise the members of the boards that they could bid on a city contract but must resign if they received the contract, (4) rotate members for only two year terms and (5) publish a news r.elease by the Mayor to seek additional volunteers. 5. The Council convened into Executive Session to discuss legal matters (discussed in re: Flow and Lincolnwood vs. City of Denton), real estate, and personnel/board appointments (considered appointments to all City of Denton Boards and Commissions). The Council then convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council Members Alexander, Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams. ABSENT: Mayor Stephens 1. The Council received a presentation of awards for winners of the City of Denton Newspaper Recycling Contest' and Yard of the Month. Cecile Carson, Administrative Analyst, stated that as part of the efforts to compete in the Governor's Achievement Awards and to be aware of litter management and solid waste, the City of Denton was recycling newspapers. Pioneer Paper Stock agreed to help sponsor a recycling contest. Jack Lina, Plant Manager-Pioneer Paper Stock, made the presentations to the following individuals: 4th Place - Alpha Lambda Delta - $50 3rd Place - Phi Chi Theta - ~75 2nd Place - Preceptor Theta Chi - $150 1st Place - Grace Temple Baptist Church - ~300 Lena stated that 400 tons of newspaper had been collected in Denton during the last year and that the City received ~12,000 for that paper. Carson then presented the Yard of the Month awards to George and Joan Lair, Eddie and Martha Hardin, E. H. & Bernice Linden, and Lera Mace. 40 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 4 2. The Council received a citizen's report from Mr. Tom Van regarding an increase in the fares for taxicab service. Mr. Van and Rosell Weddle requested a rate increase for the following reasons: (1) insurance rates had increased from $2,000 a car to $4,000 a car within the last two years, (2) property tax appraisal had risen from $8,000 to $15,000 due to their efforts to upgrade service, and (3) increased costs in gas prices. They asked for three changes in the rates (1) pic~-up rate be increase to $1.30, (2) mileage rate increased to $1.10 per mile and (3) time rate increased to $.20 for each 45 seconds. There would be no change for extra passengers or night surcharge. Weddle stated that there had been no increases in taxi rates for the last 15-20 years. Council Member Alexander asked what the process would be for formal Council consideration of this request. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that staff would recommend that the matter be referred back to the administration to gather additional information regarding the time of the last increase and what some of the price increases had been and survey other taxicab companies in area cities. At that point, staff would return with the information and receive direction regarding any ordinance Council would like prepared for formal consideration. Alexander stated that he would like to see that process started as he felt the request was a reasonable one and Council should give it consideration. Council Member Gorton asked if a public hearing was necessary. City Manager Harrell replied that it would not be required but might be an available option. Council Member Hopkins stated that she did not want to see a long time frame involved with this request but would like to move ahead as quickly as possible. Consent Agenda Gorton motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A. Bids and Purchase Orders: 1. Bid #9986 - Traffic Controllers & Cabinets City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 5 4. Ordinances A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of contracts for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or services. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-075 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Pro Tem Ayer "aye." Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article I (Building Code) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton to provide for amendments to Section 5-3, by amending the 1985 Uniform Building Code thereto regarding permit fees; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of ~500.00 for violations thereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing for a repealer. (The Building Code Board recommended approval.) The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-076 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I (BUILDING CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO PROVIDE FOR AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 5-3, BY AMENDING THE 1985 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE THERETO REGARDING PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Pro Tem Ayer "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 41 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 6 C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article IV (Electrical Code) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, by amending Sections 9-46 and 9-47, deleting the requirement of an electrical permit for the construction of new one and two family dwellings not exceeding 4,599 square feet in floor area and new multi-family complexes; providing a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $500.00 for violation thereof. (The Electrical Code Board recommended approval.) The following ordinance was considered: N0.89-077 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE IV (ELECTRICAL CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9-46 AND 9-47, DELETING THE REQUIREMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS NOT EXCEEDING 4,599 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA AND NEW MULTI-FAMILY COMPLEXES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ~500.00 FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Pro Tem Ayer "aye." Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 13 1/2 (Mechanical Code) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas by amending Section 13 1/2-2 creating an exception to the requirement to obtain a mechanical permit and the payment of a permit fee; providing a severability clause; repealing all ordinances in conflict for a herewith; and providing~ penalty in the maximum amount of $500,00 for violation thereof. (The Plumbing and Mechanical Code Board recommended approval.) The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-078 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 1/2 (MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTION 13 1/2-2 CREATING AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A MECHANICAL PERMIT AND THE PAYMENT OF A PERMIT FEE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 7 PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ~500.00 FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Pro Tem Ayer "aye." Motion carried unanimously. E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II (Plumbing Code) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, by amending Section 17-17 (b) creating an exception to the requirement to obtain a plumbing permit; and by amending Section 17-22 creating an exception to th.e fee schedule requirements; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of ~500.00 for violation thereof. (The Plumbing and Mechanical Code Board recommended approval.) Council Member McAdams asked how the City would ensure that contractors did not use non-licensed subcontractors. City Manager Harrell stated City use of licensed subcontractors inspected. inspectors would verify the when the construction was The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-079 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE II (PLUMBING CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 17-17 (b) CREATING AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A PLUMBING PERMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-22 CREATING AN EXCEPTION TO THE FEE SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Gorton motioned, McAdams seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Pro Tem Ayer "aye." Motion carried unanimously. City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 8 F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a contract with C. H. Guernsey Consultants for 1989 Electric Rate Study. (The Public Utilities Board recommended approval). The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-080 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH C. H. GUERNSEY & COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING ELECTRIC RATE ANALYSIS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander 'aye,' Hopkins "aye,' Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Pro Tem Ayer 'aye." Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Stephens joined the meeting. G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance restricting alcoholic beverages in certain City parks. (The Parks and Recreation Board recommended approval). Council Member Boyd stated that the endorsement from Police Chief Jez dealt with possession and the ordinance dealt with consumption. Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code was quite strict in regards to regulating possession of alcoholic beverages and the only way the City could regulate consumption in this case was because it was City property. City Manager Harrell stated that he had spoken with Chief Jez and the Chief's position was that from the law enforcement standpoint, a more effective job could be done if the ordinance provided for possession to be illegal in City parks, but he also said that consumption was the next best thing. The.following ordinance was considered: City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 9 NO. 89-081 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 15-7 (CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED IN PARKING AREAS) OF CHAPTER 15 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROHIBITING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CERTAIN PARKS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF 9200 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ayer motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. Ho The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a contract between the City of Denton and JAS Consultants, Inc. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-082 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JAS CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF A MICROCOMPUTER BASED TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTING SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. I. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance adopting Schedule T-R, Schedule TGS, Schedule TGP and Schedule TLP. (The Public Utilities Board recommended approval). Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that this ordinance involved four time-of-use rates, residential general service, general service primary and large primary. Nelson reviewed the rate structure. He stated that the rate was optional but once on the rate, it must be kept for a one year time period. Mayor Stephens asked how the small businesses around the Square would be affected. City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 10 Nelson replied that if the businesses could shift their peak loads, they would have some savings but most retail/offices probably couldn't shift their loads. Mayor Pro Tem Ayer felt it would be hard for a residential customer to take advantage of this rate and most commercial users might not be able to use the rate. Could Nelson give an example of a commercial customer who could take advantage of this rate. Nelson stated that a company could take advantage of the rate if they altered their shifts during weekdays of summer months so as to be finished by 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon and shut down most of their operations to avoid peak hour usage. Council Member Ayer stated then that the objective of the ordinance was to reduce the peak load with an ultimate goal of delaying the time when it would be necessary to expand generating capacity. Nelson replied that this was a long term program. Council Member Alexander asked about the possibility of special provisions for residential customers on shift work to be able to opt out of the program if their working hours changed before the year was completed. Council Member Hopkins felt it was not right to opt out of the program before a year because the customer would have received the benefits of the reduced rate and the City would not have received its benefit. Council Member McAdams was concerned with those residential customers who might opt for the rate and then have a change in working hours and would be handicapped with the rate after the change. Nelson replied that once an individual was on the rate, he would be required to stay on the rate for a year in order for the City and the individual both to receive the benefit of the rate. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 89-083 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES BY ADDIN~ SCHEDULES T-R (RESIDENTIAL - TIME-OF-USE), TGS (GENERAL SERVICE - TIME-OF-USE), TGP (GENERAL SERVICE PRIMARY - TIME-OF-USE) AND TLP (LARGE PRIMARY - TIME-OF-USE); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 11 Council Member Gorton noted that the ordinance listed a schedule IDR to be included but the back-up did not give any details for that rate. Nelson replied that that schedule should not be included in the ordinance. Alexander motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance deleting Schedule IDR with further study for a possible amendment to Schedule T-R. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 5. Resolutions A. The Council considered approval of a resolution approving Policy Number 108.11, Drug Free Workplace and Policy Number 107.1, Employee Assistance Program. The following resolution was considered: RESOLUTION NO. R89-044 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES REGARDING A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motioned, Ayer seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council considered approval of a resolution temporarily closing the I35E service road from Avenue E to Bonnie Brae excluding the exit ramp prior to Bonnie Brae on July 4, 1989 for the Kiwanis fireworks display. The following resolution was considered: RESOLUTION NO. R89-045 A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING INTERSTATE 35-E FRONTAGE ROAD, FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH AVENUE E TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH BONNIE BRAE ON JULY 4, 1989; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Alexander motioned, Ayer seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 12 6. The Council considered approval of the appointment of a Deputy City Secretary. Lloyd Harrelt, City Manager, stated that he would like to appoint Sherry Harper who would be handling the beer and wine permits. Alexander motioned, McAdams seconded to approve the appointment. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander 'aye,' Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following items: A. The May budget recap as noted in the agenda back-up. The City Employee Picnic would be held in the Civic Center Park on Sunday and Council was invited. There would be a short Council meeting June 27, 1989 to receive major budget issues. 8. There was no official action taken during the Work Session Executive Session. 9. New Business There were no items of new business suggested by Council Members for future agendas. Mayor Stephens relayed several proposals brought out at the U. S. Conference of Mayors seminar he recently attended. Those proposals included drug awareness and enforcement, AIDS programs, housing, and Community Development Block Grants. 10. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss legal matters (discussed in re: Flow and Lincolnwood vs. City of Denton), real estate and personnel/board appointments (considered appointments to all City of Denton Boards and Commissions). The Council reconvened into open session and took the following action: A. McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to appoint the following individuals to City Boards/Commission: City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 13 1989 Reappoin~ments and New Appointments CITY OF DENTON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AIRPORT BOARD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Rick Woolfolk George Gilkeson Gene Wright Clovis Morrisson Merlin Lee Janeda Peploe Deborah Darley BUILDING CODE Cliff Reding Wayne Allen CABLE T.V. Joseph Fearing John Kuiper CTSSC Frances LaForte Doug Chadwick Alice Gore Marilyn Smith DATA PROCESSING Charles Ridens Jim Kuykendall CDBG Sarah Parker Dennis Stephens Sonja McDade Wesley Peggy Norton ELECTRICAL CODE Jim McClanahan Jim Robbins HISTORIC LANDMARK Mike Cochran Rita Holcomb Janet Shelton Judith Abbott Gaylen Fickey HUMAN SERVICES Gary Truitt Katy Dawson Dorothy Damico Anita Cowan Richard Enos Don Hayes 50 City of Denton City Council Minutes June 20, 1989 Page 14 LIBRARY BOARD Ted Maines Mary Jo Pickens Dorothy Adkins Jean Glasgow PARKS AND RECREATION Dalton Gregory Carl Anderson Rita Pilkey PLANNING AND ZONING Etha Kiker Euline Brock Ivan Glasscock Judd Holt PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODE George Becker Bob Sullivan Bill Burley Joe Mulroy PUBLIC UTILITIES TMPA John Thompson Ray Stephens Motion carried unanimously. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 p.m. c~¥ER~LTERS SECI~ETARY OF DENTON~ TEXAS i~H ENS/ 3121C