Minutes December 16, 1997CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 16, 1997
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an open meeting, the City Council
convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members Beasley, Kristoferson,
Cochran, Young and Durrance.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council considered the following in Closed Meeting:
A. Personnel --Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE Sec. 551.074
Considered annual evaluations of Municipal Judge, City Attorney, and City
Manager.
The Council convened into a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members Beasley, Kristoferson,
Cochran, Young and Durrance.
ABSENT: None
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of October 14, October 15 (Joint meeting with
DISD), October 15 (Joint meeting with P&Z), October 21, and October 28, 1997.
Young motioned, Brock seconded to approve the minutes as presented.
Council Member Cochran asked for a clarification of a statement he made in the October 21st
minutes relating to the sign ordinance.
Council Member Beasley stated that a vote in the October 28th minutes indicated a unanimous
vote when it should have been a 5-1 vote.
On roll vote of the minutes as corrected, Beasley "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN REPORTg
1. The Council received a citizen report from Dessie Goodson regarding "Assistant City Attorney
Jerry E. Drake should look before he signs."
Ms. Goodson was not present at the meeting.
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2. The Council received a citizen report from Debra Cosimo regarding City's home occupation
ordinance.
Ms. Cosimo stated that her husband had an office in their home which was in compliance with the
Home Occupation Ordinance. However, there was a nearby home which had a business in it
which was not in compliance. She presented written remarks which were included in the agenda
back-up materials. She asked the Council to examine the Home Occupation Ordinance in order
to better protect neighborhoods from this type of abuse.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that she would like this item on a future agenda for discussion.
3. The Council received a citizen report from Doug Coggeshall regarding a recommendation that
at the next available work session the Council have a presentation regarding thermal night vision for the
police and fire departments.
Mr. Coggeshall stated that he was proposing a citizen's resolution for Council consideration on thermal
night vision research and rescue helmets. He had a video presentation available for Council review.
He wanted Council permission to distribute an informational postcard to the school children in the
DISD.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock indicated that Council was not refusing to fund this project. There currently
were no funds dedicated for these helmets and the dollars would have to be found to fund such a
program.
Council Member Beasley stated that Council was not made aware of this project until after it was
through with the budget process. The Fire Department individuals and the Fire Cats were working to
help inform people about this program and to help fund this program. She suggested Mr. Coggeshall
talk with those individuals for help with this fund raising.
Council Member Kristoferson suggested using the public access channel to air the tape for citizen
information. The City Council could not control what went out to the public school children.
Coggeshall stated that the DISD had already approved the postcard to be given out to the school
children but it wanted the approval of the City Council before actually sending them.
Council Member Young indicated that he had not seen the video and that there might be others in
audience who would like to see the film. He had talked with fire fighters and others about the
program. The City was spending money on other items but this was something which would save lives
and was necessary. These helmets would also save fire fighters lives during a search of a building on
fire. He would like to hear from the Fire Chief about the help from the citizens.
City Manager Benavides stated that the City was going to make up difference between what was
already raised and the cost of the first helmet. The Fire and Police Chiefs were going to study the issue
to find ways to raise money for the helmets. A helmet would be purchased now and if other savings
occurred during the year, others could be bought.
Coggeshall stated that there were many priorities with the City. He felt a need to be proactive for the
helmets for the firefighters but also proactive for bomb disposal etc in order to be prepared to deal with
such emergencies.
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Council Member Kristoferson stated that she did not want to cut the budget of a department in order
to purchase this helmet. She felt that the school children had many other types of fundraisers to deal
with and they should not be responsible for this project.
PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS
Mayor Miller presented a proclamation for Drunk and Drugged Driving Month.
6. Certificates of Recognition for active participation in the United Way campaign.
Mayor Miller presented certificates of recognition to City employees who were department
representatives during the United Way campaign.
~ON~ENT AGENDA
Council Member Cochran asked that Item #17 be pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member Young asked that Item #14 be pulled for separate consideration. He asked for a
description of the project.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that this resolution was a way to financially begin the
project. The actual bonds would not be sold until March. This would allow the engineering contracts
to begin or to set aside money for easements or whatever might be necessary for the project. General
fund money would be used to finance the project until the bonds were sold.
Durrance motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and the accompanying
ordinances excluding Item #17. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
7. NO. 97-354
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bid #2123 - Annual Supply of Gasoline,
Diesel, and Kerosene)
NO. 97-355
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bid #2131 - Distribution Transformers)
9. NO. 97-356
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AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bid #2137 - Annual Supply of Fire Station
Work Uniforms)
NO. 97-357
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
PURCHASES OF MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FROM
ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW
EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #81553 -Motorola Communications -
(41) Handheld Mobile Radios and (9) Holster Options)
NO. 97-358
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL CONTRACT PAYABLE IN FOUR
QUARTERLY PAYMENTS BY THE CITY OF DENTON FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES
BY THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS AUTHORIZED IN
RESOLUTION R97-029 APPROVED BY COUNCIL JULY 8, 1997; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #81775 -Denton Central Appraisal District in the amount of
$130,020.59)
NO. 97-359
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTER 1998
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF DENTON OF A SOLID WASTE PERMIT FEE
CALCULATED AT 3.5% OF REFUSE COLLECTION FEES TO THE TEXAS
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #81818 - Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC) in the amount of $80,000.00)
NO. 97-360
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS OR iMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE
LANDFILL EXPANSION SLURRY WALL/DEWATERING SYSTEM TO TERRA
CONSTRUCTORS, LTD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $468,973.00; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Bid #2138 - Landfill Expansion Slurry Wall/Dewatering Contract)
14. NO. R97-075
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A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
FOR THE PECAN CREEK TRIBUTARY 4 PROJECT (ROBERTSON STREET
DRAINAGE PROJECT) AND THE EAGLE/COLLINS PROJECT WITH GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NO. 97-361
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEAGUE NALL
AND PERKINS, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A CITY-WIDE FLOOD MITIGATION
PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #81811 - Teague, Naii, and Perkins, Inc. in the
amount of $25,200.00)
NO. 97-362
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DENTON AND CARTER AND BURGESS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
DRAINAGE FOR PHASE I EAGLE DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,700 (RFSP
#2110A-EAGLE DRIVE PHASE I PROJECT); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE).
NO. 97-364
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
DESIGN OF STREAM PEC-4 STORM DRAINAGE iMPROVEMENT AND RUDDELL
STREET BRIDGE AND CHANNEL iMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO# 76616R -
Teague, Naii, and Perkins, Inc. -PEC-4 and Pecan Creek)
NO. 97-365
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE OF
XEROX 4050 HIGH SPEED LASER PRINTER FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS
GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION CONTRACT AND INTERLOCAL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (PO #81929 -Xerox Corp. in the amount of $37,977.00)
20. NO. 97-366
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
RELATING TO THE DENTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY, BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND LUNDY AND ASSOCIATES; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
21.
NO. R97-076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF THE RESERVE POLICE OFFICER LISTED IN THE
RESOLUTION.
22. Approval of disposal of abandoned well sites No. 5 and 10. (The Public Utilities Board
and the Planning Zoning Commission recommend approval.)
23. NO. 97-367
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WATER MAiN
COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND D.
R. CAMERON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
OVERSIZING OF A WATER MAiN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bent Creek Estates,
Phase I) (The Public Utilities Board recommended approval.)
PIIBI ]C HEAR1NG
24. The Council held a public hearing and considered approval of a revised Detailed Plan for
property zoned Planned Development 12 (PD-12) for Commercial uses. The subject property
consisted of a 5.491-acre tract located on the south side of Interstate 35 at the Corinth City Limits. (Z-
97-019) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-1.)
Dave Hill, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a continuance of a public
hearing held earlier and this meeting had also been advertised as a public hearing. The action requested
was approval of a revised detailed plan located in PD-12. Council approved this planned development
in 1986 which then was only a concept plan. More details were given with a detailed plan. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to the Council indicated approval with the
additional condition that ten additional trees would be planted. Council postponed decision of this
proposal at its last public hearing. Issues raised during that public hearing were an outdoor public
address system; lighting; tree preservation; a garage door facing residences; flood plain requirements
and a grading plan; and construction details of a screening wall. Following the November 18th Council
meetin,~ many individuals became involved in this process. A neighborhood meeting took place on
Dec. 9uL. The individuals who attended that meeting appreciated the team of the consultants who were
there to try and answer their questions concerning the proposal. Most of the above issues were
resolved but there were still individuals who would like to have more trees preserved. Since the
neighborhood meeting, the applicant had submitted a revised site plan and detailed plan materials. The
proposal on November 18 indicated seventeen 10 or greater trees preserved with 25 new 4" trees.
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The total trees proposed for the site was 42. The revised site plan showed 22 existing trees saved and
33 new trees planted for a total of 55 trees. The number of existing protected trees was 110 with 88 of
them being removed under the revised plan. Lighting specifications were included in the agenda back-
up materials. The three items to address with lighting included downward lighting shields should be
used; illumination levels be minimized with minimal hours of operations. All three of these issues had
been addressed by the applicant. From dusk until 9:00 p.m. the display lights would be used, from 9:00
p.m. to daybreak the security lighting would be used. City regulations did not require that flood plain
areas be filled for the parking area. The screening wall details had been submitted and no outdoor
public address system would be installed. The garage door in question facing the residences was really
a paint booth and would be closed most of the time so no noise would be coming from that area. If the
detailed plan were approved, the Council would need to address some specific items as part of the
conditions for the detailed plan approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Jerry Roberts stated that since the Novemberl8th meeting, they had been very busy on this project.
They meet with John Cooper, County Extension Agent, who helped determine how to save the trees in
the area. They also hired the Alan Holloman to help with the project. They looked at the site plan with
the idea of saving additional large trees. The revised plan saved an additional five large trees that
would be located in the streetscape. The number of parking spaces was reduced by 22 in order to save
those trees. Minor changes were made from the plan presented at the Planning and Zoning
Commission that would preserve more root zones for the trees. They would be removing 89 of the
total number of protected tress. Of those 89 trees, 14 were in poor condition and the remaining were
in fair to good condition. They would also plant 55 trees.
Duncan Weathers stated that he had talked with the developer and looked at the lighting plans. His
concerns had been addressed regarding the lighting issue.
Nancy Ustick stated that she was not in total opposition to the proposal. When she first learned that
only five more trees would be saved, she felt that more could have been saved. However, she was glad
that the petitioner was able to save the extra trees. She wondered if the building could be moved just a
little in order to save a few more trees. The islands in the entrance were where there were trees and
she wondered if more of those trees could be saved. There was a great effort by the members of the
development team as they worked very hard to work on the site. In the future she suggested that a
petitioner go through the site first to determine what natural resources were there and then design the
proposal.
Kris Westerson stated that the public meeting was very informative. She was disappointed that only
five additional trees were saved. She felt there was no creative thinking on how to save more of the
trees and was still concerned about the number of trees which would be destroyed. She suggested a
donation or replacement of trees somewhere in the city so the net number of trees in area would not be
changed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Beasley congratulated all in the audience on how the process worked. People needed
to talk together and work out a solution. This showed that the process worked. She felt that the result
was a good one. Citizen concerns were important and it was good that the original public hearing and
the first proposal was delayed as it resulted in a better solution and a good compromise.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 97-368
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL
OF A DETAILED PLAN FOR A 5.491 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF INTERSTATE 35 EAST, NORTH OF THE TOWN OF CORINTH CITY LIMITS;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE ~ AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the detailed plan with all of the conditions suggested
by the planning department including the hours of lighting as recently submitted.
Council Member Durrance noted a point of order in that there were several blanks in the ordinance
which needed to be completed.
Council Member Beasley stated that her motion included that the exact number of trees to be
preserved would be 22, the number of new tress to be planted was 33, and the lighting would be
display lighting from dusk to 9:00 p.m. and security lighting from 9:00 p.m. until daybreak.
On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Young "aye",
Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM~ FOR 1ND1VIDIIAI~ CONSIDERATION
Council considered Item #17 from the Consent Agenda.
17. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the
City Manager to execute a professional services contract between the City of Denton and Huitt-Zollars
in the amount of $95,095.00 (RFSP #2110 - Research Parkway Project); and providing an effective
date.
Council Member Cochran stated that he would be would be voting against this item as a matter of
principle.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 97-363
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DENTON AND HUITT-ZOLLARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,095.00
(RFSP #2110b-RESEARCH PARKWAY PROJECT); AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Young motioned, Beasley seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
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Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "nay", Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller
"aye". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
25. The Council considered the appointment of a City Council Member to the strategy committee
to study and address the impact of electric deregulation on the City of Denton.
Brock motioned, Cochran seconded to nominate Council Member Kristoferson. On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and
Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
26. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for
the control of backflow and cross-connections; regulating the protection of the City's potable water
supply, providing protection assemblies as required, providing for a maintenance and testing program
for said assemblies; providing for a penalty of $2,000 for each violation of this ordinance; and
providing for a severability clause providing for a repealer; and providing an effective date.
Jill Jordan, Interim Director for Water/Wastewater, stated that this ordinance would cover how to
avoid having pollution of the City's water system. The proposed ordinance was similar to the
City's existing plumbing code. The current plumbing code ordinance had some of these
provisions but the proposed ordinance went further with the required record keeping and testing.
The two documents were complimentary to each other. She reviewed the highlights of the
proposed cross connection ordinance. The next step would be to send a letter to builders
regarding the passage of this ordinance and to the plumbers to get their certification. They were
also in the process of developing a brochure for customers regarding the facts of the program.
Council Member Cochran asked about the cost to a homeowner.
Bill Brown, Superintendent/Water Utilities Field Service, stated that a one-inch assembly with 3
values was $75 for the entire assembly.
Jordan stated that the assemblies were basically only for higher hazard users.
Council Member Durrance asked if the reduction in water pressure would trigger the values and if
so, how much of a variance would it require.
Brown stated that the influence in a neighborhood would not be enough to trigger an effect under
ordinary circumstances. If a main would break which would suddenly take away the water
pressure, the valves would respond and close. There had to be a very significant decrease in
water pressure in order to trigger the closing of the valve.
Council Member Durrance asked what would be required to reopen the valve.
Brown stated that it would recover itself when the pressure was neutralized. The valve should be
tested after the incidence.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 97-369
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE
CONTROL OF BACKFLOW AND CROSS-CONNECTIONS; REGULATING THE
PROTECTION OF THE CITY'S POTABLE WATER SUPPLY, PROVIDING
PROTECTION ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED, PROVIDING FOR A
MAINTENANCE AND TESTING PROGRAM FOR SAID ASSEMBLIES;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF $2,000 FOR EACH VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
REPEALER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Durrance motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Young "nay", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller
"aye". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
27. The Council considered approval of a resolution amending the investment policy for funds for
the City of Denton; designating investment officers; providing a savings and a repealing clause; and
providing an effective date. (Investment Committee recommended approval.)
Diana Ortiz, Director of Fiscal Operations, stated that the investment policy had been revised to
meet the requirements of recent legislation. The revisions would also address greater safety by
addressing collateral monitoring and internal controls, would clarify and Edina various items
previously addressed by general statements.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R97-077
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FUNDS FOR THE
CITY OF DENTON; DESIGNATING INVESTMENT OFFICERS; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS AND A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Kristoferson motioned, Young seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
28. The Council considered approval of the Fiscal Year 1996-97 Annual Investment Report.
Diana Ortiz, Director of Fiscal Operations, stated that the Investment Policy stated that within 60
days of the end of the calendar year, the Director of Fiscal Operations had to present a
comprehensive annual report on the investment program and the investment activity. The report
was included in the back-up materials of the agenda.
Kristoferson motioned, Young seconded to approve the report. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
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29. The Council considered a motion to change the funding in the 1996 CIP from the Mills Road
project to improvements on Mayhill Road to facilitate joint construction with the DISD. (DISD
Service Center Project)
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that the DISD planned to move their service center
from Linden Street to the area west of Ryan High School. In their platting process, the District
and City officials talked about the possibility of building the service annex and also making a
connection from the annex area to Ryan High School. This would provide a second access to the
high school rather than Mills Road. The Oversight Committee felt this was a good idea. The
project would widen Mayhill to a four-lane facility and would use money from Mills Road. The
District would close its access from Mills Road in order to force use of Mayhill Road. Ultimately
a connector road would be built between Loop 288 and Mayhill. That would allow traffic to not
have to go to McKinney Street but access this second access to Ryan before McKinney. The City
would combine money with the DISD to build one project on Mayhill Road.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the change in funding. On roll vote, Beasley
"aye", Kristoferson "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Young "aye", Brock "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
30. The Council considered nominations/appointments to City's Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Miller indicated that there two nominations for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
position.
On roll vote for the nomination of Martha Garcia, Beasley "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Cochran
"aye", Durrance "aye", Young "nay", Brock "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried with a
6-1 vote.
On roll vote for Gwendolyn Carter, Beasley "nay", Kristoferson "nay", Cochran "nay", Durrance
"nay", Young "aye", Brock "nay", and Mayor Miller "nay". Motion failed with a 1-6 vote.
Mayor Miller nominated Teresa Starrett for the Library Board.
31. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
City Manager Benavides did not have any items for Council.
32. New Business
The following items were suggested by Council Members for future agendas:
A. Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked that the home occupation ordinance be placed on a work
session for discussion.
B. Council Member Kristoferson asked staff to explore the possibility of posting the
addresses of convicted sex offenders living in Denton on the Internet.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked about the progress of the truck ordinance for Highway
380.
Rick Svehla, Deputy city Manager, stated that staff was still working with TxDot for approval.
Highway 380 was a national highway and any changes had to go through several layers of government.
Last week staff talked with TxDot regarding the signing details with a signage plan coming to Council
in January/February.
D. Council Member Young asked to re-examine the board appointees for the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board. He felt he was being discriminated against with that board as he did not
have representation on that board.
33. The Council did not meet in a continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551-071-
551.085 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
34. There was no official action taken on Closed Meeting items held under Section 551-071-
551.085 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
With no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Following completion of the Regular Session, the City Council convened into a Work Session to
discuss the following:
1. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the
recommended outline for development of the Denton Comprehensive Plan.
Dave Hill, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the Comprehensive Plan was part of
the Denton Plan process. The Comprehensive Plan was part of the Denton Plan and was a
document to be adopted by Council. This was a development oriented guide with no standard
format. It would guide private and public decisions in development and would establish a strategy
for the future which required community consensus. Hill reviewed the legislative issues that dealt
with the Comprehensive Plan that were included in the agenda back-up materials. The basic
principles included projections and forecasts; mission and policies; and geographic conditions that
lead to the Comprehensive Plan. Topics of discussion that were included in the agenda back-up
materials included plan contents; essential topics; non-traditional topics; a timetable; and
implementation tools.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS