Minutes May 02, 2000 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 2, 2000
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an open meeting, the City
Council convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the
City Council Chambers of City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Miller; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Cochran,
and Durrance.
ABSENT: Council Members Kristoferson and Young.
1. The Council received and opened bids regarding City of Denton General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2000.
David Medanich, First Southwest Company, opened the bids and read the effective interest rate
as follows: Prudential Securities, 5.8008; First Southwest Company, 5.736; Southwest Securities,
5.749; Payne Webber, 5.791. He stated that all of the bids had been checked for accuracy and
timeliness.
2. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and
delivery of City of Denton General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, and approving and
authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto; and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-163
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF
CITY OF DENTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2000, AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance awarding the bid to First Southwest
Company. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, and
Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed unanimously.
3. The Council received and opened bids regarding City of Denton Certificates of
Obligation Bonds, Series 2000.
David Medanich, First Southwest Company, read the bids received with the effective interest rate:
Prudential, 5.804; First Southwest Company, 5.7402; Payne Webber, 5.794; Southwest Securities,
5.797. He stated that the bids had been checked for accuracy and timeliness.
4. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and
delivery of City of Denton Certificates of Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, and approving and
authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto; and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 2000-164
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF
CITY OF DENTON CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2000, AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Durrance motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance awarding the bid to First
Southwest Company.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City
Council convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 5:15 p.m. in the City of
Denton Council Work Session 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.
1. Received information from Staff pertaining to several issues respecting the
present and future efficient maintenance, repair, and operation of the
Spencer Generation Plant, and discussed, deliberated, considered, and
provided Staff with direction respecting such issues.
2. Considered final action regarding the lifting and cancellation of the
condition expressed and set forth in Ordinance No. 2000-152, as enacted
by the Council on April 18, 2000; and final action unconditionally
approving the Agreement and Purchase Order entered into by and between
the City of Denton and Applied Utility Systems, Inc. for the purchase of
combustion technology equipment and related professional engineering
services; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date.
3. Received a presentation and information from Staff respecting valuation
issues related to electric transmission and distribution assets owned by
Denton Municipal Electric; and discuss, deliberate, consider, and provide
Staff with direction respecting such issues.
B. Deliberations Regarding Real Property – Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Section
551.072.
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1. Considered possible real property acquisition including value for
relocation of Edwards and Mayhill Roads near State School Road, in the
D. Lambert Survey, Abstract 784, in the M.E.P. & P.R.R. Co. Survey,
Abstract 950, and in the G. Walker Survey, Abstract 1330 in the City of
Denton.
C. Consultation with Attorney – Under TEX. GOV’T. CODE Section 551.071
1. Receipt of legal advice from the City’s attorneys regarding contemplated
or threatened litigation concerning the RNW Addition and the rezoning
thereof under Zoning Case 00-03, being an approximate 8.3 acre site
located on the corner of Teasley and Teasley including discussion with the
City’s attorneys of the legal aspects of such a rezoning under
circumstances where the duty of the City’s attorneys under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas
requires such discussions to be held in private.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 6:30 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 Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and
Texas flags.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of April 4 and April 11, 2000.
Beasley motioned, Kristoferson 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.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
3. Mayor Miller presented the following proclamations:
A. Days of Remembrance
B. Arson Awareness Week
C. TWU Gymnastics Day
D. Drinking Water Week
4. Presentation for Drinking Water Week
Denton Municipal Utilities employees presented fun facts regarding water and water usage.
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CITIZEN REPORTS
5. The Council received a report from Willie Hudspeth regarding tree removal from his
property.
Mr. Hudspeth reviewed the situation regarding the removal of trees from his property. He also
commented on the types of businesses that were being allowed to develop in the southeast
Denton area.
CONSENT AGENDA
Burroughs motioned, Kristoferson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolution. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”,
Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Approved a tax refund to Stewart Title for TMI, Inc. The 1999 tax was paid twice,
resulting in an overpayment.
7. Approved a tax refund to Extraco Mortgage for Mark & Terry Krantz. The 1999 tax was
paid twice, resulting in an overpayment.
8. Approved a tax refund to First American Tax Service for John & Linda Yarbrough. The
1999 tax was paid twice, resulting in an overpayment.
9. Approved a tax refund to First American Tax Service for Doyle Davis. The 1999 tax was
paid twice, resulting in an overpayment.
10. Approved a tax refund to First Denton Ltd. The 1998 taxable amount was lowered per
court order of 12/29/99, resulting in an overpayment.
11. NO. 2000-155
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY CONTRACT
WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LINEBARGER, HEARD, GOGGAN, BLAIR, GRAHAM,
PEÑA & SAMPSON, L.L.P., AND THE LAW FIRM OF GREGORY & BRADSHAW,
P.C. EXTENDING THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TERM
ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2001; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE
WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE FIRM OF ITS DESIRE TO EXTEND THIS
CONTRACT; AMENDING THE FIRM NAME AND MAKING ADDITIONAL
CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
12. NO. R2000-017
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AS VITAL
STATISTICS REGISTRAR FROM THE CITY OF DENTON TO THE COUNTY
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CLERK OF DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
13. NO. 2000-156
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL OF A BID AND
CANCELLATION OF AN AWARD OF A CONTRACT FROM AND TO SMITH
LANDSCAPES FOR THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MOWING SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR A NEW AWARD TO THE SECOND LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2467 – ANNUAL
MOWING CONTRACT SECTION B AWARDED TO BLAGG LAWN SERVICE IN
THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $25,000)
14. NO. 2000-157
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF COPPELL RELATING TO
PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF DENTON CONTRACT WHICH PROVIDES
FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES AND SIMILAR MATERIAL; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FILE 2502 – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF COPPELL)
15. NO. 2000-158
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2492 –
CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AWARDED TO THE SINGLE
RESPONDENT DURABLE SPECIALTIES, INC. IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF $110,000)
16. NO. 2000-159
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF SCRAP TRANSFORMERS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2493 – SALE OF SCRAP
TRANSFORMERS AWARDED TO SESCO, INC.)
17. NO. 2000-160
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF LIME AND AGGREGATE,
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID 2494 – LIME AND AGGREGATE
AWARDED AS LISTED)
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18. NO. 2000-161
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR THE LAKE RAY
ROBERTS GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS AS REQUIRED BY SUCH AGREEMENT, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. The Council held a public hearing and considered rezoning approximately 8.3 acres,
commonly known as RNW Addition from a Planned Development (PD-16) zoning district to
Conditioned Neighborhood Service (NS) zoning district. The property was located at the
southwest corner of Teasley Lane and Teasley Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission’s
motion to recommend approval failed (2-5). (Z-99-00-03, RNW Addition)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a city initiated zoning
proposal as it was determined to not be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. It would
require a supermajority vote of Council for approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Kim Jenson, 829 Abbot’s Lane, Denton, 76205 – favor
Teresa Andres, 34 Oak Forest Circle, Denton, 76205 – favor/postpone
Robert Kissam, 2221 Loon Lake Road, Denton, 76205 - favor
Dean Garner, 3002 Manor Court North, Denton – favor/postpone
Tommy Thompson, 900 Ellison Park Circle, Denton, 76205 – favor
Geof Bissell, 2013 Lamprey Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Robyn Mullendore, 1139 Oakhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lee Rainey, 211 Royal Oaks Place, Denton, 76205 - favor
Rodney Stubblefield, 2405 Kariba Lane, Denton, 76205 – favor
Linda Chapel, 1019 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton, 76205–favor/postpone
Lynn Thompson, 1520 Hunters Ridge Circle, Denton, 76205 – favor
Marla Cartwright, 1143 Oakhurst, Denton, 76205 – favor
Monya Satterfield, 1108 Chapel, Denton, 76205 – favor
Norri Carcieri, 911 Smokerise Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Harry Phillips, 1128 Bent Oaks Drive, Denton, 76205 – favor/postpone
Don Bailey, 1408 Lynhurst Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
John Kokalis, 1400 Lynhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
John Alexander, 4811 Bluffview, Dallas, 75209 – opposed
The following individuals submitted Comment Cards:
Patricia Boosa, 43 Rolling Hills Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sharon Key, 1100 Ellison Park, Denton, 76205 - favor
Dawn Ide, 3608 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
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Brenda Jordan, 3733 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Nancy Leggett, 1105 Abbot’s Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Troy and Kelly McFarland, 2316 Caddo Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Robert Insley, 3600 Longhorn Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Colette Yetka, 2520 Champlain Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
John Michael Weldon, 21 Highview Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Stacy Weldon, 21 Highview Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Jennifer Ponder, 2220 Stonegate Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Kurt Jenson, 829 Abbot’s Lane, Denton, 76205 - favor
Keri Scruggs, 3700 Longhorn Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Rebecca and William Thomas, 1100 Indian Ridge, Denton, 76205 - favor
Pam Rudd, 9 Rolling Hill Circle Denton, 76205 - favor
Chris Spencer, 3725 Ranchman Blvd., Denton, 76205 - favor
Johanna and Hunter Marshall, 3400 Santa Monica Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Margaret Joy Kay, 705 Seville Road, Denton, 76205 - favor
Cynthia Gray, 2517 Sundown, Denton, 76205 - favor
Todd Gray, 2517 Sundown, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sheral Thompson, 900 Ellison Park Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Paul Rawley, 1421 Hunters Ridge Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Clemencs Rawley, 1421 Hunters Ridge Circe, Denton, 76205 - favor
Sandra Faust, 912 Ellison Park Circle, Denton 76205 - favor
Lynn Michelson, 3701 Lake Country Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Greg Bristow, 901 Smokerise Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Diane Jolly, 1127 Oakhurst, Denton, 76205 - favor
Herman and Elizabeth Vogt, 2017 Lamprey Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
B. B. McMenamy, 2305 Stonegate Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lavern and Bonnie Bassett, 905 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Robert and Nydia Sigler, 920 Ellison Park Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Debbie Leonardi, 800 Smokerise Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
James Leonardi, 800 Smokerise Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Lynn Thompson, 1520 Hunters Ridge, Denton, 76205 - favor
Paula Scott, 704 Smokerise Circle, Denton, 76205 - favor
Seema Mazhar, 3804 Granada Trail, Denton, 76205 - favor
Charmaine Asouza, 1113 Indian Ridge Drive, Denton, 76205 - favor
Mary Woodruff, 704 Lafayette, Denton, 76205 - favor
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley asked for a comment from the DISD representatives.
Gene Holloway, Planner-DISD, stated that the DISD had particular concerns that needed to be
addressed regarding the proposal.
Council discussed the proposed uses for the property under the current regulations and future
regulations.
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Mayor Pro Tem Beasley stated that she was concerned that the City had not met regarding the
District’s concerns and had not received comments from the DISD. Some of the individuals at
the meeting had expressed concerns regarding traffic.
Beasley motioned, Kristoferson seconded to postpone consideration until the next regular City
Council meeting and asked staff to meet with the DISD for comments regarding their opposition
to the proposal. 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.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
20. The Council considered an appointment by the City Manager of a new member to the
Civil Service Commission.
City Manager Jez appointed Vincent Ramos.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the appointment. 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 and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
±
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for Regency Oaks Phase II. The 10.2 acre site was
generally located on the east of FM 1830 and south of Hobson Lane. Twenty-two (22) SF-16
residential lots were proposed. (RR-00-11, Regency Oaks)
Doug Powell, Assistant Director for Planning, stated that the request was for relief from
submitting preliminary and final plats for a proposed 20 lot single-family subdivision.
Evertt Newlan spoke in favor of the request for relief.
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the request for relief. On roll vote,
Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young
“aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed unanimously.
22. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
±
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for Eagle Place Apartments. The 0.35 acre property
was located at 317 Bernard Street. Fourteen (14) efficiency apartments were proposed. (RR-00-
12, Eagle Place Apartments)
Doug Powell, Assistant Director for Planning, stated that relief was being sought from the
residential interim regulations to submit a building permit to construct a 14 unit apartment
complex.
David Manning spoke in favor of the request for relief.
Burroughs motioned, Young 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 passed with a 6-1 vote.
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23. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Residential
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for the 420 acre Preserve at Pecan Creek Subdivision
and a 42 acre parcel adjacent to The Preserve and south of Pockrus Page Road, (RR-00-13, The
Preserve)
A. Relief to proceed with zoning and platting on a 42 ± acre parcel located adjacent
to The Preserve at Pecan Creek and south of Pockrus Page Road. Single-family
development was proposed.
B. Relief to proceed with an application to amend the Detailed Plan for PD-132 (The
Preserve) to revise lot coverage.
Doug Powell, Director for Planning and Development, stated that Item B was no longer needed.
Marc Footlick spoke in favor of the request for relief for Item A.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to grant relief based on the conditions that the property
would be included in the current planned development with the same conditions as the current
planned development. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance
“nay”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed with a 5-2 vote.
24. The Council continued consideration of and took action on a Non-residential Project Plan
request for Oak Tree Plaza Shopping Center. The 7.44-acre site was located at the southeast
corner of Loop 288 and Spencer Road. (SP-00-001, Oak Tree Plaza)
Doug Powell, Director of Planing and Development, stated that a revised plan had been
submitted by the applicant for Council consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley asked if all of the concerns by staff had been worked out.
Powell replied yes.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING A
NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECT PLAN FOR OAK TREE PLAZA SHOPPING
CENTER, BEING AN APPROXIMATE 7.44 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOOP 288 AND SPENCER ROAD; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SP-00-001, OAK TREE PLAZA)
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to approve the resolution with the two alternate designs.
Ralph Isenberg spoke in favor of the request for relief.
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On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed with a 6-1 vote.
Council Member Young left the meeting.
25. The Council considered and took action on a request for relief from the Non-Residential
±
Interim Regulations, Ordinance 2000-069, for a 1 acre property located at 319 East Prairie. The
proposal was for wheat processing and storage. (RN-00-25, Morrison Milling)
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the request for relief. On roll vote,
Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Mayor
Miller “aye”. Motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Young returned to the meeting.
26. The Council considered approval of a recommendation from the 2000 Oversight
Committee to use parkland acquisition funds to cover additional costs on the Denton Rail Trail
Project.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that funds would be transferred to the rails to trails
project. Bonds would be sold to replace the funds used this year.
Beasley motioned, Durrance seconded to approve the recommendation. On roll vote, Beasley
“aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and
Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed unanimously.
27. The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas supporting
the simplification of state and local sales and use taxes, and urging states to move expeditiously
to develop and approve model simplification legislation that allows state and local sales and use
taxes to be applied equitably to traditional retail and remote sales; and providing an effective
date.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE
SIMPLIFICATION OF STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES, AND
URGING STATES TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO DEVELOP AND APPROVE
MODEL SIMPLIFICATION LEGISLATION THAT ALLOWS STATE AND LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAXES TO BE APPLIED EQUITABLY TO TRADITIONAL
RETAIL AND REMOTE SALES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Durrance motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the resolution with a modification removing
the second sentence of the second paragraph. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”,
Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”.
Motion passed unanimously.
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28. The Council considered nominations and appointments to the City’s Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Young nominated Ernest McNeill
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley nominated Alice Gore.
Kristoferson motioned, Durrance seconded to suspend rules and vote on the nominations. On
roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed unanimously.
On roll vote for Ernest McNeill, Beasley “nay”, Burroughs “nay”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance
“nay”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Miller “nay”. Motion failed with a 1-6
vote.
On roll vote for Alice Gore, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, Young “nay”, and Mayor Miller “aye”. Motion passed with a 6-1 vote.
29. New Business
There were no items of New Business suggested by Council Members.
30. Items from the City Manager
A. Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences
B. Clarification of items on the agenda
City Manager Jez did not have items for Council.
31. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
32. Official Action on Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-162
AN ORDINANCE CONSIDERING FINAL ACTION REGARDING THE LIFTING
AND CANCELLATION OF THE CONDITION EXPRESSED AND SET FORTH IN
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-152, AS ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL ON APRIL 18, 2000;
AND FINAL ACTION UNCONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE AGREEMENT
AND PURCHASE ORDER ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DENTON AND APPLIED UTILITY SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF
COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Beasley 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 passed unanimously.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 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