Minutes November 07, 2000CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 7, 2000
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After determining that a quorum was present and convening in an Open Meeting, the City
Council convened in a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 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
The Council considered the following in Closed Session:
A. Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Under TEX. GOV'T. CODE Section
551.072.
Received information from Staff, discussed, deliberated, considered, and
provided Staff with advice and direction pertaining to the location of, the
purchase price of, the possible terms of purchase of, negotiating issues,
and valuation issues respecting the possible acquisition by the City of
Denton of real property easement interests, comprising six parcels as
follows: 0.544 acre, 0.851 acre, 1.090 acre, 1.045 acre, 0.216 acre, 0.648
acre, all tracts being situated near the intersection of Argyle Lane and
Brush Creek Road within the F. Daugherty Survey, Abstract No. 348, in
Denton County, Texas; which acquisitions are for a public purpose;
(Graveyard Branch Sanitary Sewer Project)
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of October 3, and October 10, 2000.
Young motioned, Beasley seconded to approve the minutes as presented. On roll vote, Beasley
"aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and
Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Brock presented the following proclamations:
A. Denton Family Unity Week
B. National Young Readers Day
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4. November Yard of the Month Awards
The Yard of the Month awards for November were not done at this meeting.
CITIZEN REPORTS
5. Andrea Olson regarding recycling.
Ms. Olson felt that the City should reconsider its policy to only recycle glass at the City landfill
and the change in the policy towards recycling. She asked that the Council reconsider its policy.
6. Dessie Goodson regarding public transportation hearings.
Ms. Goodson questioned why a public hearing was not held regarding a recent route change.
She felt that the City should add more buses to the routes to improve efficiency for the timing of
the routes.
7. Tom Kay regarding lowering the decibels in the noise ordinance.
Mr. Kay felt that the decibel level of the noise ordinance needed to be lowered in order help
citizens with loud music. He lived near a club that had loud music and had to listen to loud
music every night. He suggested a graduated fee scale for violations.
8. Carolyn Phillips regarding "The real problem-harassment at a public hearing."
Ms. Phillips felt that Council Member Young had harassed her at a Council meeting that she was
not able to attend. She felt that the Council had a duty to protect citizens from this type of
violation of citizen's rights.
9. Billy Brasfield regarding "the City Council."
Mr. Brasfield requested an additional five minutes for his topic.
Council approved an additional five minutes for the Citizen Report.
Mr. Brasfield felt that the City of Denton practiced racism towards Southeast Denton. The
Council was not representing the entire City. He felt that some Council Members were taking
money for votes.
CONSENTAGENDA
Cochran motioned, Kristoferson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and the accompanying
ordinances with the exception of Item #17. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye",
Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye".
Motion passed unanimously.
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10.
NO. 2000-407
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AWARDING A PUBLIC
WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GAYLA/BRIDGES
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (BID #2569 -.
GAYLA/BRIDGES SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM- C-CON SERVICES
$435,543.00)
11.
NO. 2000-408
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE QUARTERLY PAYMENTS OF THE SOLID
WASTE SURCHARGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (P.O. 10010 --
T.N.R.C.C. - $150,000.00)
12.
NO. 2000-409
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCS WITTER, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES FOR DENTON MUNICIPAL
ELECTRIC; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PO 10614 - SCS WITTER, INC..-
$350,000.00)
13.
NO. 2000-410
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE PURCHASE OF A
FREEDOM RECORDING SYSTEM AS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS
GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION THROUGH A QUALIFIED INFORMATION
SERVICES VENDOR (QISV) CATALOGUE; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (PO 10613 -DICTAPHONE CORPORATION - $34,641.00)
14.
NO. 2000-411
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MONTGOMERY WATSON AMERICAS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
PERTAINING TO THE LAKE LEWISVILLE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SCADA SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
15.
NO. 2000-412
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COMMERCIAL OPERATOR AIRPORT LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND RON GOWAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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16.
NO. 2000-413
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND BRAEWOOD PARTNERS, LTD., RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.0432 ACRES OF LAND BEING LOCATED
IN THE NATHAN WADE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1407 OF DENTON COUNTY,
TEXAS FOR THE US HIGHWAY 77 PROJECT, WITH TITLE VESTING IN THE
STATE OF TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
17. This item was not considered.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item #21 was considered.
21. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance approving a
Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an off-street parking lot on approximately 4.1 acres. The site was
in an Office (O) zoning district. The property was generally located south of 1-35E and west of
Southridge Drive. The purpose of the SUP was to provide off-street parking for a proposed
office building expansion. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-0)
with conditions. (Z-00-019, Peterbilt SUP)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the site was across from the
present Peterbilt site. Peterbilt wanted to build an additional parking for the office site.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke during the public hearing:
Jim Fykes, Peterbilt - favor
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-415
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT FOR A REMOTE OFF-STREET PARKING LOT ON 4.1 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED SOUTH OF 1-35E WEST OF SOUTHRIDGE DRIVE, WITHIN AN OFFICE (O)
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z-00-019)
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Cochran motioned, Young 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 passed unanimously.
The Council returned to the regular agenda order.
18. The Council considered and took action regarding an involuntary annexation and service
plan for approximately 1,711 acres of land located in the southwestern section of the City of
Denton extraterritorial jurisdiction (ET J), for the following tracts:
Tract #1: approximately 504 acres of land located in the southwestern side of the City
of Denton's extraterritorial jurisdiction west of U.S. Highway 3 77, south of Allred and
north of Johnson Lane.
Tract #2: approximately 1032 acres of land located in the southwester side of the City
of Denton's extraterritorial jurisdiction east of Interstate Highway 35 West and west of
the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, extending south along Bonnie Brae to the
west side of U.S. Highway 377
Tract #3: approximately 1.7 acres of land located northeast of the intersection of
Corbin and Bonnie Brae
Tract #4: approximately 173 acres of land located east of U.S. Highway 3 77 (Fort
Worth Drive) and north of Brush Creek Road and west of Country Club.
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The Council held the second of two required public hearings to hear public
comments regarding the proposed annexation regarding the above referenced
tracts; and
Considered and took action on amendments to the boundaries of the proposed
annexation by reducing eliminating certain properties currently included in the
above referenced tracts from the annexation proceedings; and
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Considered and took action on amendments to the service plan for the proposed
annexation regarding the above referenced tracts.
Dave Hill, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, presented the boundaries of the
two annexation proposals. This was the second of two required public hearings regarding the
proposed annexation. Staff had conducted one of the two neighborhood meetings requested by
Council regarding the proposal. The rational for the proposed annexation was that the area was
subject to intense development procedures and would eventually become an urban area of the
city. There was a need to protect the area with the City's development regulations. Staff would
like direction from Council regarding how to proceed with the annexation. Areas in the
proposed annexation could be deleted but not added without starting the process over.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
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The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
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Peggy Smith Bassham, 5119 Johnson Lane, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Don Logan, 4269 South Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Jack Parkes, 3129 S. Bonnie Brae, Denton, 76207 - opposed
Terry Houston, 4525 Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Lonny McGee, Brush Creek Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
M.C. Burch. 7034 Country Club Road, Denton, 76207 - opposed
Greg Hinnrichs, 1180 Brush Creek Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Tom Holamon, 3246 S. Bonnie Brae, Denton, 76207 - opposed
Kevin Wade, 4377 S. Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Richard Smutzer, 7254 Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
David Saxe, 8023 Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Brent Pennington, 1360 Brush Creek Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Trace Moffatt, 6150 Allred Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Mont and Emrie Wilkes, 141 Springfield Lane, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Angela Barber, 313 Allred Road, Argyle, 76226 -opposed
Mary McWhorter, 2740 Skivue, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Charles Hackett, P.O. Box 998, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Patricia Brown, 4300 Johnson Lane, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
The following individuals presented Speaker Cards:
Debbie Arnold, 2729 Skivue, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Arthur Thompson, P.O. Box 295, Denton, 76202 - opposed
Nub Neighbors, 864 Sanders, Denton, 76205 - opposed
Shirley Dane, 1014 Brush Creek Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Millard Smith, 1996 Huling Road, Sanger, 76266 - opposed
R. G. St. John, 3821 Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
TOni and Jack Howell, 3198 S. Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Tom McWhorter, 2740 Skivue, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Pat Logan, 4269 S. Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Gary Davis, 970 Brush Creek Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Vernon Wade, 960 Brush Creek Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Tim and Jeanna Sutton, South Bonnie Brae, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Nelda Butch Hackett, P.O. Box 998, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Warren Arnold, 2729 Skivue, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to approve the annexation with the deletion of Parcels 33-
53 of Tract 2 and all of Tract 4. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Kristoferson"aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "nay". Motion passed with a
6-1 vote.
Council agreed that the remaining tracts and any amendments to the annexation plan would be
deferred to the upcoming work session.
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Hill reviewed the service plan and the minor changes that had been made since the last public
hearing.
Mayor motioned, Kristoferson seconded to accept the service plan with the noted changes. On
roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye"~
Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion passed unanimously.
19. The Council considered and took action regarding an involuntary annexation and service
plan for approximately 1,370 acres of land located in the southwestern section of the City of
Denton extraterritorial jurisdiction (ET J), for the following tracts:
Tract #1: approximately 1,365. 5 acres of land located on the southwestern side of the
City of Denton's extraterritorial jurisdiction east of U.S. Highway 3 77, south of Regency
Court on each side of Country Club Road, west of Montecito along Ryan Road and
mostly north of Brush Creek Road.
Tract #2: approximately 3. 6 acres of land located on the southwestern side of the City of
Denton's extraterritorial jurisdiction west of Montecito, south of El Paseo and east of
Santa Monica.
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The Council held the second of two required public hearings to hear public
comments regarding the proposed annexation regarding the above
referenced tracts; and
Considered and took action on amendments to the boundaries of the
proposed annexation by reducing eliminating certain properties currently
included in the above referenced tracts from the annexation proceedings;
and
Considered and took action on amendments to the service plan for the
proposed annexation regarding the above referenced tracts.
Dave Hill, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, stated that the conditions were the
same for this annexation as for the previous annexation. The Service plan had been modified by
adding more detail and should be considered by Council after the public hearing.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Dot Thompson, 175 Ryan Road, Demon, 76210 - opposed
Patty Clark, 768 Ryan Road, Demon, 76210 - opposed
Betty Farmer, 9437 Hilltop Road, Argyle, 76226 - opposed
Tommy Calvert, 5299 Settlers Creek Road, Denton, 76210 - opposed
The following individuals had submitted Speaker Cards:
Hildegard Rainbow, 453 Ryan Road, Denton, 76210 - opposed
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Walter and Betty Leatherwood, 1188 Hickory Creek Road, Denton, 76210 - opposed
Leonard and Barbara Perkins, 834 Sanders Road, Denton, 76210 - opposed
M.C. Burch, 2034 Country Club Road, Denton, 76210 - opposed
Paul Thetford, 768 Sanders Road, Denton, 76210- opposed
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Kristoferson motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the annexation with the deletion of
Parcels 73, 88, 89, and 90. On roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye",
Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion passed
unanimously.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the Service Plan as amended. On roll vote,
Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young
aye , and Mayor Brock aye . Motion passed unanimously.
20. The Council held a public hearing and considered the adoption of an ordinance granting
approval of a surface use of a portion of the Denton Branch Rail/Trail approximately 500 feet
north of Mayhill Road for the installation of a public street in accordance with Chapter 26 of the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code; and providing for the issuance of an easement and providing an
effective date.
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. 2000-414
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SURFACE USE OF A PORTION
OF THE DENTON BRANCH RAIL/TRAIL APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTH
OF MAYHILL ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PUBLIC STREET IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
CODE; PROVIDING FOR A STREET DEDICATION EASEMENT; 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
Brock "aye". Motion passed unanimously.
22. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance approving a
Detailed Plan for the Preserve at Pecan Creek Amenity Center. The 8.29 acre property was
located on the east side of Lakeview Boulevard approximately 2500 feet northeast of the
intersection of Lakeview Boulevard and Swisher Road and was in the Planned Development 132
(PD-132) zoning district. A community amenities center was proposed. The Planning and
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Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0) with conditions. (Z-00-017, Preserve Amenity
Center)
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The Mayor opened the public hearing
Dan Hopkins spoke in favor.
The Mayor closed the public hearing~
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-416
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 98-394, TO PROVIDE FOR A DETAILED PLAN FOR 8.29 ACRES LOCATED
WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 132 (PD-132) ZONING DISTRICT AND
LAND USE CLASSIFICATION; THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAKEVIEW BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY
2500 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD
AND SWISHER ROAD 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-00-017)
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
Brock "aye". Motion passed unanimously.
23. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance approving a
Zoning Plan, commonly known as 3200 E. University from an Agriculture (A), General Retail
(GR), and Single Family (SF-10) zoning districts to a Planned Development (PD) zoning district.
The 111 acre property was generally located at the southeast comer of Loop 288 and East
University Drive. A mixed use development that included Single Family, Retail, Parkland, and
Light Industrial uses was proposed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval (6-0) with conditions. (ZP-00-011, Prominence Square)
Doug Powell, Director of Planning and Development, stated that a zoning change was requested
changing the zoning to a planned development.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Alan Bucell - favor
Henry Rife - favor
L.T. Holland, 3760 Holland Lane, Denton, 76208 - favor
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The Mayor closed the public heating.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-417
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS TO PROVIDE FOR A
ZONING PLAN FOR 111 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN AGRICULTURE (A)
GENERAL RETAIL (GR) AND SINGLE FAMILY (SF-7) ZONING DISTRICTS; TO
CHANGE TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR
SINGLE FAMILY, RETAIL, PARKLAND, AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES; THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
LOOP 288 AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE; 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. (ZP-00-
011)
Burroughs motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance with the conditions as
recommended by 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 passed with a 6-1 vote.
24. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance approving a
Zoning Plan to rezone 37.8 acres from an Agriculture (A) zoning district to a Single Family (SF-
10) zoning district The property was generally located north of Hickory Creek on the west side
of Teasley Lane. A single family subdivision with open space was proposed. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0) with conditions. (ZP-00-015, Lexington Park
South)
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. 2000-418
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE FOR A
ZONING PLAN FOR 37.8 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN AN AGRICULTURE (A)
ZONING DISTRICT TO CHANGE TO A SINGLE FAMILY (SF-10) DISTRICT TO
ALLOW FOR SINGLE FAMILY USES; THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BEING
LOCATED NORTH OF HICKORY CREEK ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF
TEASLEY LANE IN THE ELI PICKETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1018, 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. (ZP-00-015)
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Beasley motioned, Young seconded to adopt the ordinance with the conditions recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission and to return to Council during the project plan stage. On
roll vote, Beasley "aye", Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Durrance "aye", Kristoferson "aye",
Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
25. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute an agreement with the Texas Workforce Commission to certify the City of Denton
expenditures for child care services and request Federal matching funds; authorizing the City to
certify child care expenditures; approving the expenditure funds; and proving an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-419
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION TO CERTIFY
THE CITY OF DENTON EXPENDITURES FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES AND
REQUEST FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
CERTIFY CHILD CARE EXPENDITURES; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Young motioned, Cochran seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "aye",
Burroughs "aye", Cochran "aye", Kristoferson "aye", Young "aye", and Mayor Brock "aye".
Motion passed unanimously.
26. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas, amending
Section 4.2 of Ordinance No. 94-183 as amended, relating to the Rules of Procedure of the City
Council to allow the Mayor, City Manager, or three Council Members to call a special meeting;
ratifying meetings and actions of the Mayor, City Manager or three city council members calling
a meeting at a different location; and to designate a location for a special called meeting;
providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2000-420
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 4.2
OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-183 AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RULES OF
PROCEDURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE MAYOR, CITY
MANAGER, OR THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING;
RATIFYING MEETINGS AND ACTIONS OF THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER OR
THREE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS CALLING A MEETING AT A DIFFERENT
LOCATION; AND TO DESIGNATE A LOCATION FOR A SPECIAL CALLED
MEETING; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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27. 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.
This item was not considered.
28. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas:
A. Council Member Kristoferson requested a work session item regarding
amendments to the noise ordinance.
29. Items from the City Manager
City Manager Jez did not have any items for Council.
30. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
31. There was no official action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086
of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m.
EULINE BROCK
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS