Minutes October 20, 1998CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL M1NUTES
October 20, 1998
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an open meeting, the City Council
convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Work
Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT:
Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Durrance, Kristoferson, and Young.
ABSENT: None
1. Closed Meeting:
A. Conference with Employees -Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE Sec. 551.075. The
Council received information from employees during a staff conference or briefing, but did not
deliberate during the conference.
The Council convened into a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall.
PRESENT:
Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Durrance, Kristoferson, and Young.
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 August 4, August 7, August 11, and
August 13, 1998.
Young motioned, Kristoferson seconded to approve the minutes.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley noted a typographical error on page 11 of the August 4th minutes and
asked for a correction.
On roll vote of the minutes as corrected, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
CITIZEN REPORTg
3. The Council received a report from Dessie Goodson regarding the sensitivity and integrity
of Police Chief Gary Matheson.
Ms. Goodson stated that she wanted to report an assault and cruelty from the Police Department
when she had been arrested. She had received a letter regarding the incident but felt that it
needed to have integrity and sensitivity to the situation. She had a hospital bill from when she was
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arrested that she would not pay. She felt her civil rights had been violated.
NOI~E EXC, EPTION~
4. The Council considered a request for an exception to the noise ordinance for a Halloween
Costume Party at 1218 Avenue A on Saturday, October 31, 1998 until 2 a.m.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the exception. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
~ON~ENT AGENDA
Young motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye",
Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5. NO. 98-337
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 #2225 4:;HILD CARE PROGRAMS
FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AWARDED TO DENTON CITY COUNTY DAY
SCHOOL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00)
NO. 98-338
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, CRISIS
INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (BID #2226 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, CRISIS
INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AWARDED TO DENTON
COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00)
NO. 98-339
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR iNFANT AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME
FAMILIES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2227 - iNFANT AND CHILD
CARE PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AWARDED TO FRED MOORE
DAY NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,000.00)
NO. 98-340
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
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CONTRACT FOR CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2228 -
CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM FOR SENIOR
CITIZENS AWARDED TO SERVICES PROGRAM FOR AGING NEEDS, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $26,000.00)
NO. 98-341
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (BID #2230 - SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM AWARDED TO HOPE, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00)
10.
NO. 98-342
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR PRENATAL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2260 - PRENATAL PROGRAM FOR LOW-
INCOME FAMILIES AWARDED TO FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $20,000.00)
11.
NO. 98-343
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2269 - TENANT-BASED
RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AWARDED TO FAIRHAVEN, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $79,196.00)
12.
NO. 98-344
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE
PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS DENTON COUNTY CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (FILE #2292 - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY)
13.
NO. 98-345
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PRESENTING THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE TRAINING
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WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(PURCHASE ORDER #90111 TO COVEY LEADERSHIP CENTER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $51,000.00)
14.
NO. 98-346
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A TWO
YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2279 -JANITORIAL SERVICES AWARDED TO
BRITTON BUILDING MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,430.00 PER
YEAR)
15.
NO. 98-347
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COURT
SYSTEM SOFTWARE PACKAGE INCLUDING SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE,
AND RELATED SERVICES AS AWARDED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS GENERAL
SERVICES COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PURCHASE ORDER
#90104 TO COURT SPECIALISTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,055.00)
16.
NO. 98-348
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARBARA T. MCCALL
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION AND SERVICES
WITH REGARD TO LEGISLATION OF INTEREST TO THE CITY.
PllRl lC, HEARING
17. The Council held a public hearing and considered an amendment to Specific Use Permit
(SUP) 193, a 5.4-acre tract, changing the conditions to allow the addition of a portable building
for the purpose of office space expansion. The current conditions of SUP 193 allowed for the
operation of an office headquarters and activity-training center, including overnight camping.
This property was legally described as Lot 6, Block E of the Ranch Estates Addition, more
commonly known as 4000 W. University, and was located on the north side of State Hwy. 380
(University Rd.), approximately 1300' east of Masch Branch Rd. in the City of Denton, Denton
County, Texas. The proposal was to bring in a prefabricated building for office expansion. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0 with conditions.) (Z-98-041, Cross
Timbers Girl Scout~)
Dave Hill, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the request was to allow for a
portable building on the site to be used for office space expansion. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval with three conditions: the location of the building would be
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limited to the area between the existing stables and Highway 380 and outside the floodway, the
appearance of the building had to conform to the existing structures, and the existing fence along
the north property line would be repaired prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Since the time of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, repairs had already been made to
the fence. The applicant indicated that there would be no problem covering the portable building
with materials to match the existing building character. Opposition to case was over 20% and
approval would require a super majority vote. Some opposition had been withdrawn verbally but
it needed to be in writing in order to qualify.
Council Member Cochran asked if the present owners sold the property would the specific use
permit remain or would the portable building have to be removed.
Hill stated that the specific use permit would be permanent as any other type of zoning
classification. The use was not necessarily specific to a certain owner.
City Attorney Prouty stated that the specific use permit was with the land and not with the
applicant. Council could place a condition that the specific use permit would last only as long as
the applicant used the property for a specific purpose.
Hill stated that the specific use permit did not have an expiration date but the requested use was
for a civic club and any next usage would have to be a civic club. The conditions from the first
specific use permit would carry on with the property unless specifically deleted.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 98-349
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) 193, A 5.4 ACRE TRACT, CHANGING
THE CONDITIONS TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A PORTABLE BUILDING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OFFICE SPACE EXPANSION FOR 5.4 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT
4000 W. UNIVERSITY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HWY, 380 (UNIVERSITY
ROAD), APPROXIMATELY 1300' EAST OF MASCH BRANCH ROAD, IN THE CITY OF
DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TX,; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY N THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance with the conditions from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
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VARIANCES
Council considered Items 18 and 19 together.
18. An exaction variance from Section 34-116(c), fire hydrants, of the Subdivision and Land
Development Regulations for Lot 2, Block A, of the Denton Bible Church Addition. The 4.23-
acre property was located on the northwest corner of the Nottingham Drive and Mingo Road
intersection. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0.)
19. An exaction variance from Section 34-116(e), water line capacity, of the Subdivision and
Land Development Regulations for Lot 2, Block A, of the Denton Bible Church Addition. The
4.23-acre property was located on the northwest corner of the Nottingham Drive and Mingo
Road intersection. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0.)
Dave Hill, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the exaction variances for the
Denton Bible Church were related to fire hydrants and water line capacity. The request for the
fire hydrant variance dealt with a lack of reasonable benefit to the property owner. The Church
intended to develop only the northern 2.45 acres of the lot at this time. This portion was already
adequately served by an existing fire hydrant. The remaining 1.78 acres of Lot 2 would be
developed as a parking lot. Because no structures were proposed, the applicant believed that the
cost of a fire hydrant and the related water line extension exceeded any reasonable benefit to the
property owner. A compromise was worked out concerning the location of a future fire hydrant.
The property owner could install the fire hydrant on either side of Nottingham as long as it was no
more than three hundred feet from the existing hydrant. The second variance request would avoid
having to install a water line to connect with the University line. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the variance with the condition that no building or parking
lot permit would be issued for the construction of any structure or parking lot on the southern
1.78 acres of the lot until adequate water line capacity was provided along Nottingham Drive to
provide adequate fire protection.
Burroughs motioned, Durrance seconded to approve the variances with the conditions as stated
by staff. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye",
Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM~ FOR INDIVIDIIAI~ C,{}N~IDERATII}N
20. The Council considered approval of a resolution to declare the intent to reimburse
expenditures from unreserved fund balance of the electric fund with Certificates of Obligation
bonds; and providing an effective date.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager for Finance, stated that this resolution would allow the
use of part of the electric fund unreserved balance for the projects and would be reimbursed by
bonds to be sold in 1999. The projects would include the updating of the telephone switches with
no early issuance of debt.
The following resolution was considered:
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NO. R98-057
A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
FROM UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE OF THE ELECTRIC FUND WITH
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Kristoferson motioned, Cochran seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
21. The Council considered approval of a resolution to declare the intent to reimburse
expenditures for public safety equipment (a quint and a snorkel) with Certificates of Obligation
and providing an effective date.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager for Finance, stated that this reimbursement would allow
the City to order a quint and snorkel for the Fire Department with funds from the local fund
balance. There would be no early issuance of debt.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R98-058
A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT (A QUINT AND A SNORKEL) WITH
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
22. The Council considered approval of a resolution nominating members to the Appraisal
Review Board of the Denton Central Appraisal District; and declaring an effective date.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager for Finance, stated that this resolution would nominate
members to the Review Board of the Denton Central Appraisal District. This board would be
voted on by the Board of Directors. At this time the Board of Directors was only asking for
nominations from participating cities. There were five individuals whose terms were expiring.
The city could nominate as many individuals as it wished.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R98-059
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING MEMBERS TO THE APPRAISAL REVIEW
BOARD OF THE DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT; AND DECLARING
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AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On roll vote for the nominations of Roland Laney, Raymond Redmon and Reggie Hill; Beasley
"aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and
Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
23. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute
an airport lease agreement between the City of Denton and Jim Osborne to lease certain premises
of the Municipal Airport for the purpose of constructing and maintaining office and hangar
facilities thereon; and providing an effective date.
Linda Ratliff, Economic Development Coordinator, stated that the lease would obligate Mr.
Osborne to construct a hanger facility with 2,500 square feet and to connect to City sewer lines
within six months of completion of the sewer line. This was a 30 year lease that was discounted
for 5 years at 6 cents to assist with construction costs. Those discounts were added to the later
parts of the lease.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 98-350
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND JIM
OSBORNE TO LEASE CERTAIN PREMISES OF THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING OFFICE AND
HANGAR FACILITIES THEREON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
24. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing a joint public hearing with
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council to be held on November 17, 1998
pursuant to Texas Local Government Code {}211.007 (b) at the City Council Chambers at 7
o'clock p.m. to consider recommendation and action upon an ordinance creating a corridor
overlay district; prescribing notice of the joint meeting pursuant to Texas Local Government Code
{}211.007 (d) by running newspaper ad and mailing notice to owners within the proposed defined
corridor boundaries.
Dave Hill, Director of Planning and Development, stated that a joint public hearing with the
Planning and Zoning Commission was required as an alternative notification process would be
used for this issue. The same type of notification as was used for the August 4th public hearing
would be used for this notification. Council would take action on the issue on December 8th.
The property owners on McKinney would be eliminated as they were no longer in the draft
ordinance.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 98-351
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1998 PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE {}211.007 (B) AT THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 7 O'CLOCK P.M. TO
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION AND ACTION UPON AN ORDINANCE
CREATING A CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING NOTICE OF THE
JOINT MEETING PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE {}211.007
(D) BY RUNNING NEWSPAPER AD AND MAILING NOTICE TO OWNERS
WITHIN THE PROPOSED DEFINED CORRIDOR BOUNDARIES.
Young motioned, Beasley seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
25. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance granting a license to Acme Brick
Company for the purpose of maintaining and operating a natural gas pipeline within the public
right-of-way of the City of Denton, Texas; providing for a license fee; providing for the regulation
of the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and use thereof.
City Manager Jez stated that this was the second reading of the ordinance. This would be a ten
year license agreement.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 98-352
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A LICENSE TO ACME BRICK COMPANY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A NATURAL GAS PIPEL1NE
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR A LICENSE FEE; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF THE
CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE THEREOF.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor
Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Council considered Items 26-28 at the same time.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that this right-of-way was needed for the Highway 77
expansion. The difference in costs was that one property was vacant and the others were
residential property.
Kristoferson motioned, Young seconded to adopt ordinances #26-28. On roll vote, Beasley
"aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and
Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
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26.
NO. 98-353
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC. RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE OF TWO TRACTS TOTALING 0.251 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE
EXPANSION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 77 (PARCEL la); AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
27.
NO. 98-354
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND MARY ANN BURCH AND MITCH EDWIN MULLENS,
RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF 0.157 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE
EXPANSION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 77 (PARCEL 18); AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
28.
NO. 98-355
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND DON R. SWADLEY AND JANETTE M. SWADLEY,
RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF 0.178 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE
EXPANSION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 77 (PARCEL 28); AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
29. The Council considered a motion to authorize the holding of a City Council meeting
outside of City Hall.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve holding a City Council meeting at the DISD
Central Services Building. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
30. The Council considered nominations and appointments to the City's Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Burroughs nominated John Baines to the Historic Landmark Commission.
Council Member Cochran nominated Jimmy Polozek to the Electrical Code Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley nominated Dana Binnion to the Plumbing and Mechanical Code Board.
Cochran motioned, Burroughs seconded to suspend the rules and vote on the above nominations at
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this meting. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye",
Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
On roll vote for the above nominations, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance
"aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Miller "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
31. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
City Manager Jez indicated that Council had received a 1999 proposed city council meeting schedule
with several options. Staffwould like direction on which option to follow.
Consensus of the Council was to follow Option B.
32. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas:
A. Council Member Durance asked about inquired about the City receiving funding from
the crime bill in SB 2022.
B. Council Member Durrance asked about the time frame for consideration of traffic
impact fees.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that the traffic impact fees were scheduled for consideration
on the January work sessions.
33. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551-071-551.085 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
34. There was no official action on Closed Meeting items held under Section 551-071-
551.085 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
JACK MILLER, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS