Minutes June 20, 2000CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 20, 2000
After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City
Council convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 5:15 p.m. in the City of
Denton Council Work Session Room, Denton City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Brock; 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) Considered approval of an ordinance providing for, authorizing, and
approving an Agreement By and Between the City of Denton and Andrew
Corporation for Electric Service; determining that said Agreement pertains to
a competitive electric matter; approving the expenditure of funds therefor;
providing an effective date; and discussed, deliberated, considered, voted, and
took final action thereon.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the
following items will be considered:
PRESENT: Mayor Brock; 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.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentations
A. A presentation of Certificate of Congratulations was made to State Representative
Myra Crownover.
B. June Yard of the Month Awards were presented to:
Charles and Ella Williams
Dwayne and Stacy Waters
Tom and Gail Morgan
John and Sherry Hardin
Ron Aparda and Patricia Foster
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Chris Lantham
Grizaffe Darby, LLP
C. Dave Hill, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, made the
presentation of The Denton Plan.
CITIZEN REPORTS
3. The Council received a report from Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns about southeast
Denton.
Mr. Hudspeth presented a video regarding the removal of trees on his property and spoke about
the Juneteenth celebration, the organization of a neighborhood group, and the hiring practices of
the City.
4. The Council received a citizen report from Dessie Goodson regarding the City of Denton
Public Transportation and threats.
Ms. Goodson was not present at the meeting.
5. The Council received a citizen report from Carolyn Phillips regarding zoning concerns.
Ms. Phillips expressed concerns regarding zoning issues in southeast Denton such as building in
the floodplain, warehouses bringing trucks in the area, and the zoning of the area.
6. The Council received a citizen report from Joe Dodd regarding theft of a street.
Mr. Dodd stated that he was not in favor of the building of a motel behind his house on Earl
Street. The developers were damaging his property. He requested that the City check what the
developers of the motel did with the curb cut at Earl Street.
7. The Council received a citizen report from Ross Melton regarding “Service with a smile
– I hope”.
Mr. Melton was not present at the meeting.
NOISE EXCEPTIONS
8. The Council considered a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for an outdoor
concert at the North Texas Fairgrounds on September 22, 2000 until midnight.
Cochran motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the request. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Cochran requested that Items #18 and #19 be pulled for separate consideration.
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Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances with the exception of Items #18 and #19. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. Approved a tax refund to James Lott. The 1999 tax was overpaid, resulting in an
overpayment.
10. Approved a tax refund to Elizabeth Barrick. The 1999 tax was paid twice, resulting in an
overpayment.
11. Approved a tax refund to PNC Leasing Corp.. The 1999 assessed value was lowered per
Denton Central Appraisal District, resulting in an overpayment.
12. NO. 2000-207
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DUNCAN, MASSEY,
CLEVELAND, COLLINS DRAINAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2512 –
DUNCAN, MASSEY, CLEVELAND, COLLINS DRAINAGE-D.B.R.
CONSTRUCTION $567,399.70)
13. NO. 2000-208
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF WOOD UTILITY POLES;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2506 – WOOD UTILITY POLES-
CUMMINS UTILITY SUPPLY)
14. NO. 2000-209
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF DENTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY
ENVELOPES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2511 – DENTON MUNICIPAL
UTILITY ENVELOPES-PRECEPT, INC.–ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $18,877.50)
15. NO. 2000-210
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SUPPLIES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2509 – EMS SUPPLIES-AWARDED AS
LISTED IN THE ORDINANCE IN AN ESTIMATED TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$160,000)
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16. NO. 2000-211
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY (POL)
AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY (EPL) INSURANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (RFSP 2498 – PUBLIC OFFICIAL LIABILITY AND
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE-GENESIS INDEMNITY
INSURANCE COMPANY THROUGH PALMER AND CAY OF TEXAS, INC.-FIRST
YEAR PREMIUM AMOUNT IS $40,740-THREE-YEAR OPTION IS ESTIMATED
TO BE APPROXIMATELY $122,220.)
17. NO. 2000-212
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2516A & B PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION (A) FRED MOORE PARK, (B) PHOENIX PARK –
PLAYGROUND SPECIALISTS, INC. - $28,157.20)
20. NO. 2000-215
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DELOITTE AND TOUCHE, L.L.P. FOR
INDEPENDENT AUDITS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (RFSP #2481 – AUDIT SERVICES
AWARDED TO DELOITTE AND TOUCHE, L.L.P. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR 2000, $62,750 FOR 2001 AND $65,900 FOR 2002. FEES
FOR 2003 AND 2004 WILL BE BASED UPON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
FOR THE DALLAS METROPLEX).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
21. The Council held a public hearing and considered approving a Detailed Plan for
approximately 253 acres in the Planned Development 170 (PD-170), Planned Development 172
(PD-172), and Planned Development 176 (PD-176) zoning districts. The property was generally
located southeast of the intersection of Robinson Road and Teasley Lane (FM 2181). The intent
was to develop a single-family residential subdivision of approximately 850 lots. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval (3-2) with conditions. (Z-99-104)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a detailed plan that
combined three planned development zoning districts. The intent was to develop a single-family
residential subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with
conditions as noted in the agenda materials.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Robert Prendergast, Dallas – favor
Johnny Jester, 4525 Teasley Lane, Denton, 76205 – concern for access road
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-216
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 99-257, ORDINANCE NO. 99-367, AND ORDINANCE NO. 99-405 TO
PROVIDE FOR A DETAILED PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 253 ACRES
LOCATED WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 10 (PD-170), PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 172 (PD-172) AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 176 (PD-176)
ZONING DISTRICTS AND LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS; THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF TEASLEY BETWEEN
ROBINSON AND HICKORY CREEK IN THE CITY OF DENTON, DENTON
COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z-00-104)
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the detailed plan with the conditions from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”,
Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a
6-1 vote.
22. The Council held a public hearing and considered approval of a Zoning Plan for 36.67
acres between Loop 288 and Mayhill Road south of Audra Road. The property was currently
located in a one-family dwelling (SF-10) zoning district. The intent was to develop a 124-lot
single-family residential subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
denial (4-1). (ZP-00-004)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the property was covered by the
interim regulations. The supermajority rule was in effect due to the 20% rule and denial by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposal was for a 124 lot single-family residential
subdivision.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Tommy Kline, Dallas – favor
Les Holland, 3760 Holland Lane, Denton, 76208 – opposition
Rebuttal by Kline
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The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Young motioned to approve the proposal as submitted. Motion died for lack of a second.
Durrance motioned, Cochran seconded to deny the proposal. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “nay”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
23. The Council held a public hearing and considered approving a Zoning Plan for
approximately 60 acres at the northwest corner of Stuart Road and Loop 288. The property was
currently zoned Agricultural (A). The intent was to develop a single-family residential
subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-0) with
conditions. (ZP-00-001)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this application was for a 201
lot single-family home development. There would be ten acres of common open space and 2.9
acres were designated for future commercial development. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval with conditions. This was a Zoning Plan under the interim
residential regulations.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Craig Glendenny - favor
Gene Holloway, Planning Director for DISD – not reviewed current plan
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-217
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR A
CHANGE FROM AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
AND USE DESIGNATION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY
60.3 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF STUART ROAD AND
LOOP 288 IN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONING PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (ZP-00-
001)
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the proposal with the conditions as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “nay”.
Motion carried with a 4-3 vote.
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24. The Council held a public hearing and considered a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for
approximately 40 acres in an Agricultural (A) zoning district. The property was located west of
Stuart Road north of Loop 288. The intent was to develop a 206-lot manufactured home
community. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (3-2) with
conditions. (Z-00-006)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the proposed development met
the criteria for a mobile home park. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval with conditions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Craig Glendenny - favor
Kay Gedding, 1900 Canyon Court, Denton, 76205 – favor
Sonny Chauncey, 2473 North Field Street, Dallas, 75201 - favor
Rick Woolfolk, 3121 Westgate Drive, Denton, 76207 – requested postponement
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Young motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the proposal with the conditions as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission plus the condition of a recorded deed
restriction that the residents shall be 55 years or older subject to the provisions of the Fair
Housing Act.
Durrance motioned to postpone consideration until the DISD had an opportunity to review the
proposal. Motion died for lack of a second.
On roll vote, Beasley “nay”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson
“nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “nay”. Motion failed with a 2-5 vote.
25. The Council held a public hearing and considered approving a Detailed Plan and Non-
residential Project Plan for the Planned Development – 5 (PD-5) zoning district. The 1.19 acre
property was located at the southeast corner of the intersection of University Drive and Bonnie
Brae Street. A commercial development was proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the PD Detailed Plan (4-1) with conditions. (Z-00-002 & SP-00-002,
Kwik Kar Wash / Dry Clean Super Center)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated a commercial development was
proposed for a commercial car wash and a dry cleaners. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval with conditions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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The following individual spoke during the public hearing:
Ray Ellis, 4725 Nall Road, Dallas – favor- requested a sign for each location
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-218
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
DETAILED PLAN FOR 1.19 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PD-5) ZONING DISTRICT; THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING
THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
UNIVERSITY DRIVE AND BONNIE BRAE STREET; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Z-00-002)
Beasley motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance with the conditions as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission plus the added condition that the brick and decor match
the existing Kwik Lube previously developed by the petitioner. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a 4-3 vote.
26. The Council held a public hearing and considered creating a definition for and assigning
a zoning classification to car rental establishments. Car rental establishments were a use not
currently listed within the City of Denton’s Zoning Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended that car rental establishments be allowed in General Retail (GR)
zoning districts (5-0) with conditions. (SI-00-008)
Doug Powell, Director for Planing and Development, stated that currently there was no
definition for a car rental establishment and was not currently listed on the City’s zoning
ordinance. The proposed ordinance would establish a definition for the use and the zoning
districts for each type of rental establishment.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Mike Kehoe – favor-remove the limit of ten vehicles per establishment – consider
wording to not to exceed the limit of the number of parking spaces per location
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
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No. 2000-219
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTION 35-76 TO
INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR CAR RENTAL FACILITIES AND AMENDING
SECTION 35-77 TO ALLOW CAR RENTAL FACILITIES IN SPECIFIC ZONING
AND LAND USE DISTRICTS, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2000 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SI-00-008)
Kristoferson motioned, Cochran seconded to adopt the ordinance as presented with staff and
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs
“aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
The Council considered Items #18 and 19 from the Consent Agenda.
Item #18
NO. 2000-213
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND MARY ANN MCDUFF RELATING TO THE PURCHASE
OF A TRACT PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED FROM DICK G. MCDUFF BY SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 4054, PAGE 0474, OF THE REAL
PROPERTY RECORDS OF DENTON, COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR FLOOD
MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROJECT GRANT; TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT
BOARD NO. 99-011-027; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Cochran stated that he felt this should have more discussion than what was
allowed on the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Brock indicated that this item was discussed at a work session that Council Member
Cochran had missed.
Council Member Cochran suggested looking at the option of raising the house up instead of
demolishing the home or moving it.
Paul Williamson, Right-of-Way Agent, stated that in order to receive the grant from the State,
the lot had to be completely cleared so that raising the home above the flood level was not an
option.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
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Item #19
NO. 2000-214
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 98-213 OF
THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES AND STANDBY EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE CITY AS PROVIDED FOR IN SEC. 27-102 OF
ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 27 “VEHICLES FOR HIRE” OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Cochran requested information from staff regarding this issue as he was not
present at the work session when this item was discussed.
Chief Chadwick reviewed the costing procedures that were included in the ordinance.
Kristoferson motioned, Beasley seconded to adopt the ordinance.
Cochran motioned, Young seconded to amend the motion to not change the basic rate for
residential ambulance fee and implement the fee structure change. On roll vote, Beasley “nay”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “nay”, Kristoferson “nay”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “nay”. Motion failed with a 3-4 vote.
On roll vote on main motion to adopt the ordinance, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran
“nay”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “nay”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried
with a 5-2 vote.
27. The Council considered adopting an ordinance to annex approximately 254 acres
generally located west of Sherman Dr. approximately 3,600’ north of Loop 288 in the
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Denton, Texas, to approve a service plan for the
annexed property, to provide a severability clause and to provide for an effective date. First
reading of ordinance. (A-99)
Dave Hill, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, stated that this was the first
reading of the annexation ordinance that required a supermajority vote by Council. The second
st
reading was scheduled for August 1. There were three staff issues relative to this proposal: a
th
request for a work session for June 27, the property owner selling the property requested a
postponement of the first reading of annexation ordinance and if not feasible, not annex property
at all.
Don Hill spoke regarding the issue.
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the first reading of the ordinance. On roll
vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young
“nay”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
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28. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute an interlocal agreement for mass transportation within the City of Denton
between the City of Denton and SPAN. Inc.; and providing an effective date.
Veronica Rolen, Public Transportation Coordinator, stated that this was an interlocal agreement
for SPAN to provide transit services in Denton.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-220
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MASS TRANSPORTATION
WITHIN THE CITY OF DENTON BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND SPAN.
INC.; 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
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
29. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a pipeline crossing agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for
a water pipeline at Mile Post 724.10, Choctaw Subdivision, City of Denton, Denton County
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date.
Items #29 and #30 were considered with one motion.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-221
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A WATER PIPELINE AT MILE POST 724.10,
CHOCTAW SUBDIVISION, CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
30. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a pipeline crossing agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for
a water pipeline at Mile Post 721.170, Choctaw Subdivision, City of Denton, Denton County,
Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-222
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE A PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A WATER PIPELINE AT MILE POST 721.170,
CHOCTAW SUBDIVISION, CITY OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
31. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a lease agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Sue Burt; authorizing the
expenditure of funds; and providing for an effective date.
Ross Chadwick, Fire Chief, stated that Central Fire Station was still closed and that the
firefighters might be out of the station for at least a year to eighteen months. This proposal
would provide adequate lease space to house the firefighters.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-223
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AND SUE
BURT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Beasley seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
32. The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas urging the United States Senate to approve the Conservation and Reinvestment
Act, which includes over $236 million per year in funding for conservation programs in the State
of Texas.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
URGING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO APPROVE THE CONSERVATION
AND REINVESTMENT ACT, WHICH INCLUDES OVER $236 MILLION PER
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YEAR IN FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS.
Kristoferson motioned, Durrance seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley
“aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and
Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
33. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving an airport lease agreement
for a commercial operator between the City of Denton and KPD, Inc.; and providing an effective
date.
Mark Nelson, Airport Manager, stated that KPD, Inc. would lease approximately 8,800 square
feet to construct a structure of not less than 3,000 square feet on Lot 2. The facility would be
constructed for the purpose of commercial or general aviation aircraft storage. KPD, Inc. would
also construct necessary infrastructure to access current taxiways. The lease terms were similar
to the ones with Jim Osborne and Wayne Allen.
Rick Woolfolk spoke on the issue.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-224
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A
COMMERCIAL OPERATOR BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND KPD, INC.;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Kristoferson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “nay”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
34. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a release of lien releasing note and deed of trust liens on approximately 434 acres of
property as a result of the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the note and memorandum of
understanding for the International Isotopes, Inc./North Texas Research Center Project; and
providing an effective date.
Council Member Young left the meeting with a potential conflict of interest.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-225
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
RELEASE OF LIEN RELEASING NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST LIENS ON
APPROXIMATELY 434 ACRES OF PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF THE
SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE NOTE AND
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ISOTOPES,
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INC./NORTH TEXAS RESEARCH CENTER PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
35. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor or City Manager
to enter into a Master Agreement Governing Local Transportation Project Advance Funding with
the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation; and providing
an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-226
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT GOVERNING LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Cochran motioned, Durrance seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
36. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, denying
TXU Electric’s request to close, modify or delete certain retail tariffs pursuant to Substantive
Rule 25.241 requesting revisions to various retail rates of TXU for sale of electric service to its
customers in the City of Denton, Texas; ordaining other provisions related to the subject matter
hereof; and providing for an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-227
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, DENYING TXU
ELECTRIC’S REQUEST TO CLOSE, MODIFY OR DELETE CERTAIN RETAIL
TARIFFS PURSUANT TO SUBSTANTIVE RULE 25.241 REQUESTING
REVISIONS TO VARIOUS RETAIL RATES OF TXU FOR SALE OF ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO ITS CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; ORDAINING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Durrance seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Young returned to the meeting.
37. The Council considered approval of a resolution canceling the regular City Council
meeting of July 4, 2000 and July 18, 2000 and the City Council Work Session of July 11, 2000;
and providing an effective date.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-30
A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 4, 2000 AND JULY 18, 2000 AND THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OF
JULY 11, 2000; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Beasley motioned, Kristoferson seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”,
Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor
Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
38. The Council considered approval of a resolution nominating a member of the Board of
Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District; and declaring an effective date.
Kathy DuBose, Assistant City Manager for Fiscal and Municipal Services, stated that Harlan
Jefferson was willing to be reappointed.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-031
A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
THE DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to nominate Harlan Jefferson and approve the resolution.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
39. The Council considered approval of a resolution appointing a member to the Board of
Directors of the Texas Municipal Power Agency; and declaring an effective date.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2000-032
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to appoint George Hopkins and approve the
resolution. On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
40. The Council considered nominations/appointments to City Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Pro Tem Beasley nominated Dick Smith to the Public Utilities Board.
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to suspend the rules and vote on the nomination.
On roll vote, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”, Kristoferson “aye”,
Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
On roll vote for the nomination, Beasley “aye”, Burroughs “aye”, Cochran “aye”, Durrance “aye”,
Kristoferson “aye”, Young “aye”, and Mayor Brock “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
Council made additional nominations as indicated by Attachment A.
41. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas:
A. Council Member Durrance asked for a reconsideration of the Wild Wood Inn’s
hours of operation of food service during weekend times.
B. Council Member Young indicated that there was a feeling that the Police
Department was engaging in racial profiling in Fred Moore Park. He requested a work session
item that included a staff report on all tickets, fines and arrests in the area from Prairie,
Bradshaw, Wilson and Lakey Streets along with the amount of money generated from tickets and
fines in that area. He requested a comparison to other parts around the other parks in Denton
such as North Lakes and South Lakes parks.
42. Items from the City Manager
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City Manager Jez reminded the Council of the AMCC conference materials and the June 30
TML Legislative Briefing.
43. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
44. 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 12:26 p.m.
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JENNIFER WALTERS EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS