Minutes May 04, 1999 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 4, 1999
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an open meeting, the City
Council convened in a closed meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 1999 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,
Kristoferson and Young.
ABSENT: Council Member Durrance
1. The Council considered the following in Closed Meeting:
A. Consultation with Attorney – Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Sec. 551.071.
Discussed and consulted with the City’s attorney, including outside legal counsel,
litigation styled City of Denton v. Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No.
1A and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 5, Cause No. 99-40158-
nd
362, filed in the 362 District Court of Denton County, Texas, including strategy
and possible settlement negotiations.
B. Conference with Employees – Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Sec. 551.075. The
Council received information from employees during a staff conference or
briefing, but may not deliberate during the conference.
The Council convened into a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Kristoferson and Young.
ABSENT: Council Member Durrance
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas
flags.
2. Proclamation for “TWU Pioneers Gymnastics Team Week
Mayor Miller presented the proclamation to the TWU Gymnastics team.
Council Member Durrance joined the meeting.
3. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring
the results of the municipal election to amend the City Charter of the City of Denton on May 1,
1999 held in conjunction with the regular municipal election to elect four members to the City
Council; and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 99-148
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF DENTON ON MAY 1, 1999 HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO ELECT FOUR MEMBERS TO THE CITY
COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion
carried unanimously.
4. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring
the results of the regular municipal election to elect four city council members held in the City of
Denton, Texas, on May 1, 1999; and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 99-147
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO ELECT FOUR CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS HELD IN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ON MAY 1,
1999; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion
carried unanimously.
5. Oath of Office administered to newly elected Council Members.
City Secretary Jennifer Walters administered the Oath of Office to Carl G. Young, Sr. – District
One; Neil Durrance - District Two; Mike Cochran - District Three; and Sandy Kristoferson -
District Four.
6. Election of Mayor Pro Tem.
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to nominate Roni Beasley as Mayor Pro Tem. On
roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Young “aye”, and
Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Miscellaneous Matters from the City Manager.
City Manager Jez did not have any items for Council.
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8. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas:
A. Council Member Young requested staff review the proposal submitted by Carolyn
Phillips for consideration.
9. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071–551.085 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
10. 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 6:40 p.m.
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JACK MILLER, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS