Minutes March 21, 2000CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MIINUTES
March 21, 2000
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City Council
convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 5:15 p.m. in the City of Denton City
Manager’s Conference Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
Durrance, Kristoferson and Young.
ABSENT: None
1. Closed Meeting:
a. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters ---
Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Section 551.086.** Deliberations Concerning Real
Property --- Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE, Section 551.072.
(1) Received information from Staff, discussed, deliberated, considered, and
provided Staff with direction respecting the valuation of, and the possible
sale, transfer, assignment, or other divestiture of real property pertaining
to the City of Denton’s electric utility system, including, without
limitation: the Gibbons Creek generation facility located in Grimes
County, Texas; the Spencer generation facility located on Spencer Road in
Denton County, Texas; the two hydroelectric facilities located in Denton
County, Texas; and other components of the City’s electric generation
assets.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at 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 Peldge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas
flags.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of January 18, January 19, January 25,
February 1, and February 8, 2000.
Beasley motioned, Durrance seconded to approve the minutes as presented. On roll vote,
Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young
“aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN REPORTS
3. The Council received a report from Christine McAdams regarding the widening of Morse
Street.
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Ms. McAdams stated that she was still trying to resolve the paving lien situation regarding her
property.
4. The Council received a report from Raymond Redmon regarding a bridge for Fred Moore
Park.
Mr. Redmon again expressed a need for placing a historical bridge from the County at Fred
Moore Park and the time frame that was involved in the placing of this bridge.
5. The Council received a report from Tom Atkins regarding the City’s health insurance.
Mr. Atkins again expressed a concern regarding the City’s health insurance program and the
possible need to be self-insured.
6. The Council received a report from Willie Hudspeth regarding tree removal from his
property.
Mr. Hudspeth stated he was still disturbed with the removal of the trees on his property.
CONSENT AGENDA
Kristoferson motioned, Cochran seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and the accompanying
ordinances. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Approved a tax refund paid by Transamerica Tax Service for Ramona Perez. The 1999
tax was paid twice, resulting in an overpayment.
8. Approved a tax refund to Eckert Hyundai, Inc. The 1999 tax was overpaid, resulting in
an overpayment.
9. Approved a tax refund to James Wood Autopark. The 1999 tax was overpaid, resulting in
an overpayment.
10. Approved a tax refund to McNatt Toyota Dodge. The 1999 tax was overpaid, resulting in
an overpayment.
11. Approved a tax refund to Clayton Estates. The 1999 tax was overpaid, resulting in an
overpayment.
12. Approved a tax refund to Pulte Homes of Texas for Mark and Diana Johansen. The 1998
tax was paid twice, resulting in an overpayment.
13. Approved a tax refund to Transamerica for Mitchell Joseph. The 1999 tax was paid
twice, resulting in an overpayment.
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14. Approved a tax refund to Richard J. Fisher. The 1999 tax was paid twice, resulting in an
overpayment.
15. NO. 2000-099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PROHIBITING PARKING
ON BOTH SIDES OF DUCHESS DRIVE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH
MCKINNEY STREET SOUTH FOR FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX FEET (446
FEET); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
16. NO. 2000-100
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN LANES ON
BOTH SIDES OF HERCULES FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH STUART ROAD
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH REDSTONE ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
NOT TO EXCEED $200.00; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
17. NO. 2000-101
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF SALE OF CITY OF DENTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
18. NO. 2000-102
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION OF THE CITY OF DENTON; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
19. NO. 2000-103
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER ONE
TO THE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH U.S. 77 ROAD
WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND ROGER
WILKINSON; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SCOPE OF WORK AND
AN INCREASE IN THE PAYMENT AMOUNT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (PO #92249 TO ROGER WILKINSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 PLUS
CHANGE ORDER ONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000)
20. NO. 2000-104
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, OR SERVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH
PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING
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AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #02323 TO LAYNE – TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,630)
21. NO. 2000-105
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISION OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH
PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #03622 TO DARR EQUIPMENT CO. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $27,498.75)
22. NO. 2000-106
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR AN
EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF MATERIAL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH
PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #03944 TO THE ANDREW JOSEPH CO.
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,022)
23. NO. 2000-107
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR A SECOND 12/20/25 MVA POWER TRANSFORMER;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SECOND AWARD. (BID #2408 – POWER
TRANSFORMER AWARDED TO WAUKESHA ELECTRIC SYSTEM, DIVISION
OF GENERAL SIGNAL POWER SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $427,459)
24. NO. 2000-108
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF COMMERCIAL REFUSE
CONTAINERS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2462 – ANNUAL PRICE
AGREEMENT FOR REFUSE CONTAINERS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF
$140,000)
25. NO. 2000-109
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF 30 CUBIC YARD SELF-
CONTAINED REFUSE COMPACTORS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2468 – 30
CUBIC YARD SELF-CONTAINED COMPACTORS AWARDED TO GALBREATH
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,375 EACH, ESTIMATED ANNUAL EXPENDITURE
$83,000)
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26. NO. 2000-110
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE HYDRAULIC DIGGER DERRICK
TRUCKS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2469 – DIGGER DERRICK TRUCKS
AWARDED TO PETERBILT MOTORS CO./DALLAS PETERBILT INC. IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $409,799 INCLUDING $74,000 FOR TRADE-IN OF TWO
OLDER UNITS)
27. NO. 2000-111
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF MISCELLANEOUS PAVEMENT
MARKING; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2473 – MISCELLANEOUS
PAVEMENT MARKINGS AWARDED TO ASC PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. IN
THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $39,900)
28. NO. 2000-112
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2479 – WOOD GRINDING FOR
COMPOST OPERATION AWARDED TO THELIN RECYCLING CO. IN THE
ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $93,000)
29. NO. 2000-113
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE OF DESKTOP
PC’S, NOTEBOOKS, SOFTWARE, AND PERIPHERALS AS AWARDED BY THE
STATE OF TEXAS GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION SERVICES (DIR); PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO #03628 TO
DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,233 PER 6 MONTHS
FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $943,398 INCLUDING 36 MONTHS LEASE
FINANCING)
30. This item was pulled from consideration.
31. NO. 2000-114
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND EVELYN BARTHOLD, ET. AL., RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 ACRES OF LAND AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF I-35 AND LOOP 288 IN THE B.B.B. & C.R.R. SURVEY, ABSTRACT
NO. 141 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER STORAGE FACILITY;
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AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
32. NO. 2000-115
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CHANGE ORDER AND EXTENSION TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND SPAN, INC.
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS PROVIDED IN SAID FIRST AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (RFSP 1762 –
OPERATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AWARDED TO SPAN,
INC.)
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
33. The Council considered approval of recommendations from the Oversight Committee.
Euline Brock, Chair of the Oversight Committee, stated that the Committee made the following
recommendations for uses of the bond funds:
Miscellaneous Street – McKinney Street from Bell Avenue to Jannie, Avenue E from
Avenue E/D to Oak, Oakwood from Mercedes to Cul-de-Sac, Palmwood from Glenwood to
Kayewood
Miscellaneous Signals – coordinating the signals on Fort worth Drive, Teasley Lane from
I-35E north, and on Lillian Miller/Teasley Lane form I-35W south, if funding was available.
Beautification Project – repair of the median on Carroll Blvd., signage at City Hall,
median repair and renovations to medians on Dallas Drive, and water conservation landscape at
Bell/Robertson.
Dr. Brock noted that these miscellaneous categories were all funded in the first year of the
capital improvements program.
Beasley motioned, Kristoferson seconded to approve the recommendations of the Committee.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
34. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for 2001 Fort Worth Drive, a proposal to plat 2.38
acres in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. (RN-00-008)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the details of the request for
relief.
Ken Hendricks, 420 South Bell, Denton, 76201, spoke regarding the issue.
Don Fraizer presented a comment card regarding the issue.
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Young motioned, Cochran seconded to grant the relief. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”.
Motion carried with a 5-2 vote.
35. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for a 5.0 acre parcel north of Mingo Road
approximately 850 feet west of Cooper Creek. A building permit for a 10,000 to 12,000 SF
building in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district was proposed. (RN-00-007)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, presented the details regarding the request
for relief as noted in the agenda materials.
Beasley motioned, Cochran seconded to grant the relief. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
36. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for 2225 E. McKinney, a Planned Development Detailed
Plan proposal for office and residential development.
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, presented the details regarding the request
for relief as noted in the agenda materials.
Dick Kelsey, 206 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton, 76205, spoke regarding the issue.
Burroughs motioned, Durrance seconded to grant the relief. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
37. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for the following building permits applications:
a. 3517 Teasley, Small Animal Clinic, 2,200 square feet
b. 1611 E. McKinney, Hawkins Car Wash, 2,404 square feet
c. Daugherty Street, Lease Building, 6,520 square feet
d. 1209 Bent Oaks, Medical Office, 3,804 square feet
e. Teasley at I-35, Exxon Store, 3,000 square feet
f. 1101 Dallas Drive, Quik Stop, 1,472 square feet
g. Mingo Road, Telemarketing Business, 36,465 square feet
h. 526 Smith, Mechanic Shop, 546 square feet
i. 600 Smith, Lease Building, 10,000 square feet
j. Nowlin Road, Prime Co. Cell Tower, 130 square feet
k. 408 Wainwright, Lease Office, 10,728 square feet
l. 1201 Parvin, Borman Elementary, 26,000 square feet
m. 3300 Evers Park, Evers Park Elementary, 12,577 square feet
n. 820 Sun Valley, Ginnings Elementary, 17,000 square feet
o. Colorado Drive, Medical Office Building, 33,161 square feet
p. Bolivar, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 16,660 square feet
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q. 520 Ft. Worth Drive, AB Storage, 23,160 square feet
r. Airport Road, Tetra-Pak Addition, 26,000 square feet
s. Colorado Boulevard, Medical Office Building, 3,3612 square feet
t. 1210 Duncan, Warehouse, 16,500 square feet
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the above items were
applications at a building permit stage that were placed in the interim regulations. The
developers were ready to begin with building permits but must be exempted from the interim
regulations in order to proceed. Item e. was pulled as it was not platted.
Jeff Hawkins, P.O. Box 1250, Denton, 76202 spoke in favor of Item b.
Council Member Kristoferson requested that Items c, j q, t be pulled for separate consideration.
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve requests for relief except for Items c, e, j, q, and
t. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson
“aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Item c.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the request.
Durrance motioned, Kristoferson seconded to postpone consideration of Items c, j, q, and t to
allow for further review. On roll vote, Beasley “nay”, Burroughs “nay”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance
“aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “nay”, and Mayor Miller “nay”. Motion failed with a 2-5 vote.
On roll vote to approve Item c., Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”,
Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried with a 5-2 vote.
Item j. was considered.
Kristoferson motioned, Cochran seconded to deny the request.
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to postpone consideration to allow for further review.
Scott Cates, 5220 Tartan Circle, Denton, 76208, spoke regarding the issue.
On roll vote, Beasley “nay”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson
“aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “nay”. Motion carried with a 4-3 vote.
Item q. was considered.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the request.
Kristoferson motioned, Durrance seconded to postpone consideration to allow for further review.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “nay”, and Mayor Miller “nay”. Motion carried with a 5-2 vote.
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Item t. was considered.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the request. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Miller “aye”. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
38. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a real estate contract
between the City of Denton and Mayhill Road Realty Co., relating to the purchase of 0.9628 acre
of land located in the Gideon Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1330, or Denton County, Texas, for
the utilization for electrical substation expansion authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore;
and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-116
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND MAYHILL ROAD REALTY CO., RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE OF 0.9628 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED IN THE GIDEON WALKER
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1330, OR DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE
UTILIZATION FOR ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION EXPANSION AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Durrance motioned, Burroughs 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.
39. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, partially
abandoning and vacating three sixty foot easements that extend from Stanley Street, Thomas
Street, and Hillcrest Street recorded in Volume 408, Page 33 of the Deed Records of Denton
County, Texas; and declaring an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-117
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PARTIALLY
ABANDONING AND VACATING THREE SIXTY FOOT EASEMENTS THAT
EXTEND FROM STANLEY STREET, THOMAS STREET, AND HILLCREST
STREET RECORDED IN VOLUME 408, PAGE 33 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Cochran 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.
Item 41 was considered.
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41. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance declaring a public necessity exists and
finding that public welfare and convenience requires the taking and acquiring of an approximate
0.125 acre fire lane and access easement being located in the R. Beaumont Survey, Abstract No.
31 in the City of Denton, Denton County, Texas; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
make an offer to purchase the easement for its fair market value and if such offer is refused,
authorizing the City Attorney or his designee to institute the necessary proceedings in
condemnation in order to acquire the easement; and providing an effective date.
Dave Hill, Assistant City Manager for Development, presented the details regarding the proposal
as noted in the agenda materials.
The following individuals spoke regarding the issue:
Tim McNamarah, representing Kroger
Ken Burdick, 2112 Pembrook, Denton, 76201-opposition
Phil Philips, 525 N. Locust, Denton, 76201 – opposition
The following individuals submitted Comment cards:
Scott Richter, 525 S. Carroll, Denton, 76201 - opposition
Greg Muirhead, 1820 Panhandle, Denton, 76201 - opposition
Weldon Lucus, 127 N. Woodrow Lane, Denton, 76201 - opposition
Carl Anderson, 114 Mustang Trail, Shady Shores, 76208 - opposition
Wayne Johnson, 205 N. Elm, Denton, 76201 - opposition
Dale Irwin, 2912 Chapel, Denton, 76205 - opposition
Lloyd Ballard, 2712 Hartlee Court, Denton, 76208 - opposition
Robert Bell, 1220 Duncan, Denton, 76206 - opposition
Mark Foster, P.O. Box 312, Krum, 76249 - opposition
Eddie Ary, 331 Radecke Road, Krum, 76248 - opposition
R. D Martin, P.O. Box 729, Lake Dallas, 75065 - opposition
Dale McKnight, 7066 Ganzer Road, Denton, 76207 - opposition
Dale Frasier, 1740 Westminster, Denton, 76205 - opposition
Cochran motioned, Young seconded to deny approval of the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley
“aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and
Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
40. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement between the
City of Denton, Texas and RPI providing for the payment of the cost of condemnation for a fire
lane and access easement in the R. Beaumont Survey, Abstract No. 31; and providing an
effective date.
This item was not considered.
42. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an
agreement partially releasing an easement granted to the City from a blanket easement
previously assigned to the City of Denton from Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; and
providing an effective date.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-118
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT PARTIALLY RELEASING AN EASEMENT GRANTED TO THE
CITY FROM A BLANKET EASEMENT PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO THE CITY
OF DENTON FROM BRAZOS ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.
43. The Council considered nominations and appointments to the City’s Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Kristoferson nominated Audrey Bryant to the Human Services Advisory
Committee.
Council Member Kristoferson nominated Michael Monticino to the Traffic Safety Commission.
Council Member Cochran nominated Jay Thomas to the Construction Appeals and Advisory
Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley nominated Lisa Hinojosa to the Community Development Advisory
Board.
Council Member Burroughs nominated Adrian Norris to the Library Board.
Council Member Durrance nominated Robyn Mullendore to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Beasley motioned, Durrance seconded to suspend the rules and vote on the above nominations at
this meeting. 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 nomination to the Human Services Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety
Commission, Construction Advisory and Appeals Board, Community Development Advisory
Committee and Zoning Board of Adjustment, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”,
Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “nay”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried with a
6-1 vote.
On roll vote for the Library Board nomination. Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”,
Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried
unanimously.
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44. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas:
A. Council Member Kristoferson asked for further information regarding animals
roaming loose in neighborhoods and that the staff contact the individual in the paper with a
recent editorial regarding the City’s policy.
B. Council Member Kristoferson requested that the telecommunications ordinance
be scheduled for the next available work session.
45. Items from the City Manager
City Manager Jez did not have any items for Council.
46. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
47. There was no official Action on Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 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