Minutes March 05, 2002CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 5, 2002
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E.
McKinney Street.
PRESENT:
Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Beasley; Council Members Burroughs, Fulton,
McNeill, Phillips, and Redmon.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council submitted requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the
consent agenda for today's City Council regular meeting of March 5, 2002.
Council requests for clarification on Consent Agenda items were answered by staff.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the Council convened into a Closed Meeting.
1. The following items were considered in Closed Meeting:
Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters ---
Under TEX. GOVT. CODE Section 551.086.
Received competitive electric and commercial information from one of the
City's Texas Municipal Power Agency (TMPA')Board Members and/or
City Staff pertaining to certain matters respecting present and future
maintenance issues, financial issues, operational issues, legal and
compliance issues, and other related issues and strategies concerning the
City's interest in, and its business relationship with TMPA; and discuss,
deliberate, consider, and provide such TMPA Board Member and/or Staff
with direction regarding such matters.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street.
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. Kevin Charles, on behalf of the National Arbor Day Foundation, presented the Council
with the Tree City USA Award.
Mayor Brock presented the following proclamations:
A. Denton Redbud Festival Day
B. American Red Cross Month
C. National Athletic Training Month
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4. Resolution of Appreciation
Stalder.
The Council considered approval of a resolution of appreciation for Robert D.
Phillips motioned, Redmon seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Beasley "ayg',
Burroughs"aye', Fulton"aye', McNeill"ay~', Phillips"aye', Redmon"ay~', and Mayor Brock"aye'. Motion
carried unanimously.
Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety, presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr.
Stalder.
5. City Manager Conduff recognized the following staff accomplishments:
Rodney Smith - 2nd place in Applications at the North Texas GIS Conference
Phil Nguyen - 3rd place in Most Informative Map at NT GIS Conference
Cheng Zheng - GIS Manager
CITIZEN REPORTS
6. Ed Soph regarding formation of a Citizen's Oversight Committee for the Denton
Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Soph stated that citizens were being denied their rights for fair representation, especially
with the process involved with the Denton Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. He
requested that the Council formulate a citizen's oversight committee to work in conjunction with
the Chamber and city staff on the Code and Plan.
7. Gerard Hudspeth regarding Council procedure for citizen reports.
Mr. Hudspeth stated that he had concerns regarding the procedures for taking the fire fighter test.
8. Willie Hudspeth regarding Council procedure for citizen reports.
Mr. Hudspeth made comments regarding the Civil Service exam and Civil Service requirements.
He wanted all citizens making citizen reports to be treated the same.
9. Bob Clifton regarding the difference between paint and buttons.
Mr. Clifton stated that the buttons that were placed on Shady Oaks and Londonderry were not
sufficient for the safety in the area. He requested that someone look at the traffic light situation
in the area.
10. Carl Young regarding community issues.
Mr. Young stated the recall petition against Mr. Redmon was due to the fact that Mr. Redmon
would not vote against other minorities in southeast Denton.
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11. Ross Melton regarding Code Enforcement and the budget.
Mr. Melton felt that the City could do a better job on other issues than Code Enforcement.
Money would be better spent on other projects and departments.
12. Dessie Goodson regarding government business.
Ms. Goodson stated that she still has not seen any benches or shelters installed at the bus stops.
The City was to have installed benches and shelters with money received from the federal
government.
13. Willie Brewer regarding Council procedure for citizen reports.
Mr. Brewer was not present at the meeting.
14. Charlye Heggins regarding the recall election.
Ms. Heggins stated that she was in total opposition to the recall election to oust Council Member
Redmon.
CONSENT AGENDA
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutions.
15. Approved the minutes of January 28, 2002, January 29, 2002, and February 5, 2002.
16. NO. 2002-061
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER SIX TO
A CONTRACT FOR LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING OF PC'S, MONITORS, AND
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DELL
FINANCIAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE QUANTITY OF
ITEMS, INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL LEASE PAYMENT AMOUNT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 2495- DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES
AWARDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $943,398 AND CHANGE ORDER ONE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $19,656.68 AND CHANGE ORDER TWO IN THE AMOUNT OF
$337,710.30 AND CHANGE ORDER THREE IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,920 AND
CHANGE ORDER FOUR IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,406.36 AND CHANGE ORDER
FIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,637.12 PLUS CHANGE ORDER SIX IN THE
AMOUNT OF $146,030.94 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,732,759.40).
17.
NO. 2002-062
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) WITH INNOVATIVE
TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AS
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SET FORTH iN THE CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PSA
2789- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES TO iNNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. FOR A
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $70,000).
18.
NO. 2002-063
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL FIRE STATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DENTON AND TIM BEATY BUILDERS, INC. BASED ON THE COMPETITIVE
SEALED PROPOSAL METHOD OF PROCUREMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (AMOUNT OF $3,138,000).
19.
NO. 2002-064
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO PURCHASE
CONSULTING/IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FROM NOVELL INC., A
QUALIFIED iNFORMATION SERVICES VENDOR (QISV) OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND
CONFIGURATION OF NOVELL SECURE LOGiN 3.0 SERVICES (PURCHASE
ORDER 103480-NOVELL INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,207.22).
20.
NO. 2002-065
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (PO 103483- JD EDWARDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,900 FOR JDE
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE).
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NO. 2002-066
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR THE ELECTRIC
RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) NETWORK TERMINAL
GATEWAY WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH
PURCHASES FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PO 103512- ADVANCED CONTROL
SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,430).
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22.
NO. 2002-067
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM SIREN AND PERIPHERAL
ITEMS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES
FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (PO 103508 GIFFORD ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,640 FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIREN FOR OUTDOOR WARNING SYSTEM).
23.
NO. 2002-068
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE OF FIVE BUCKET TRUCKS FOR ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2792- LEASE OF BUCKET
TRUCKS AWARDED TO PETERBILT MOTORS CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$330,057.50 OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD).
24.
NO. 2002-069
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING AN
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (BID 2793- WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS AWARDED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE
TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $650,000).
25.
NO. 2002-070
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON APPROVING A LICENSE
AGREEMENT RELATED TO ENCROACHMENT ON EASEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY (°TMPA)
RELATING TO THE LOCATION OF A CITY WATER PIPEL1NE WITHIN A TMPA
ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
26.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Michael & Marilyn
Love in the amount of $729.37. The 2001 tax was paid twice.
27.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Mike Brewer in the
amount of $820.71. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
28.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Mark & Joyce
Wagner in the amount of $529.78. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
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29.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Charles Beaver in
the amount of $946.80. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
30.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Rachel Gay in the
amount of $529.92. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
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Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Herbert & Tamara
Hinton in the amount of $524.04. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
32.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Randy Park in the
amount of $1,412.16. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
33.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Brian Duncan in the
amount of $501.82. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
34.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Richard Dufallo in
the amount of $1,012.36. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
35.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for David Morris in the
amount of $691.72. The 2001 tax was paid twice.
36.
Approved a tax refund to First American Title for Thomas & Peggy LaPoint in the
amount of $852.32. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
37.
Approved a tax refund to Extraco Mortgage for Robert & Tracy Jones in the amount of
$644.41. The 2001 tax was paid twice.
38.
Approved a tax refund to Republic Title for the Board of Regents of The University of
North Texas System in the amount of $7,195.09. The Denton Central Appraisal District
prorated the 2001 property tax.
39.
Approved a tax refund to Extraco Mortgage for Timothy & Lori Ford in the amount of
$552.67. The 2001 property tax was overpaid.
40.
Approved a tax refund to GMAC Mortgage for Kurt & Lacy Dreger in the amount of
$1,025.36. The 2001 property tax was overpaid.
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Approved a tax refund to Fidelity National Title for Siegried & Suzanne Ehmke in the
amount of $525.26. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
42.
Approved a tax refund to First American Title for Randy McMillan in the amount of
$936.65. The 2001 tax was paid twice.
43.
Approved a tax refund to Wells Fargo for Belinda & J. Scott Reib Jr. in the amount of
$1,506.21. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
44.
Approved a tax refund to Susan & James Jakusz in the amount of $881.38. The 2001
property tax was paid twice.
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Approved a tax refund to Wallace Dean Mulkey in the amount of $782.40. The 2000
property tax was paid twice.
Approved a tax refund to Alamo Title Company for Frank Fisher in the amount of
$590.81. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
Approved a tax refund to Wells Fargo for Timothy & Shannon Nack in the amount of
$579.22. The 2001 property tax was overpaid.
Approved a tax refund to Transamerica Real Estate Tax Service for Michael Murray in
the amount of $532.47. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
Approved a tax refund to Title Resources for Arthur Espanas in the amount of $687.06.
The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
Approved a tax refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service for Fry Street LP in the
amount of $2,872.81. The 2001 property tax was paid twice.
Approved a tax refund to John & Leslie Ligon in the amount of $1,130.23. The 2001
property tax was paid twice.
NO. R2002-007
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON RELATING
TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE BONDS AND NOTES BY NORTH TEXAS
HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY, INC.; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
SUCH BONDS AND NOTES AND THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH
BONDS AND NOTES; MAKING CERTAIN F1ND1NGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NO. R2002-008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
ABSTRACT 616 OF THE S.C. HIRAM SURVEY, TRACT 16, OLD DCAD TRACT 2,
BY THE COUNTY OF DENTON, TEXAS AS TRUSTEE FOR THE TAXING
ENTITIES PURSUANT TO TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE SECTION 34.05 FOR
LESS THAN THE MARKET VALUE OR TOTAL AMOUNT OF JUDGMENT
AGAINST THE PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NO. 2002-071
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 0.568 ACRE PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT AND A 0.354 ACRE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND JEFFREY W. NeE AND
JEANIE T. NeE, EASEMENTS LOCATED IN THE J. CHEEK SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 227 AND THE H. WILLIAM SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1417,
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
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THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (LAKE RAY ROBERTS
WATER TRANSMISSION LiNE PROJECT)
PUBLIC HEARING
55. This item has been pulled from consideration.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Mayor Brock left the meeting with a conflict of interest.
56. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the expenditure of funds for the payments by the City of Denton for Electrical
Energy Transmission fees to those listed cities and utilities providing energy transmission
services to the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (Purchase Order 103402 to
Brazos Electric Power Coop, Inc., Purchase Order 103414 to Reliant Energy HL&P, Purchase
Order 103416 to Lower Colorado River Authority, Purchase Order 103419 to Texas Municipal
Power Agency, Purchase Order 103420 to TXU Electric Transmission Division, Purchase Order
103441 to City of Austin Electric Utility, and Purchase Order 103503 to Texas-New Mexico
Power Co., in the total amount of $825,861).
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2002-072
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENTS BY THE CITY OF DENTON
FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY TRANSMISSION FEES TO THOSE LISTED CITIES
AND UTILITIES PROVIDING ENERGY TRANSMISSION SERVICES TO THE
CITY OF DENTON; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (PURCHASE
ORDER 103402 TO BRAZOS ELECTRIC POWER COOP, INC., PURCHASE ORDER
103414 TO RELIANT ENERGY HL&P, PURCHASE ORDER 103416 TO LOWER
COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY, PURCHASE ORDER 103419 TO TEXAS
MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY, PURCHASE ORDER 103420 TO TXU ELECTRIC
TRANSMISSION DIVISION, PURCHASE ORDER 103441 TO CITY OF AUSTIN
ELECTRIC UTILITY, AND PURCHASE ORDER 103503 TO TEXAS-NEW MEXICO
POWER CO., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $825,861).
McNeill motioned, Burroughs seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "ay6',
Burroughs "ayd', Fulton "ayd', McNeill "ay6', Phillips "ayg', and Redmon "ayg'. Motion carried
unanimously.
57. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas,
prescribing regulations regarding notice to be provided the City and its residents of a gas utility's
statement of intent to increase rates; providing certain procedures for publication of notice of a
statement of intent to increase rates; providing that this ordinance is cumulative; providing a
severability clause; and providing an effective date.
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James Johnson spoke regarding the issue. He presented a copy of the notification that would be
placed in the Denton Record-Chronicle.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2002-073
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PRESCRIBING
REGULATIONS REGARDING NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED THE CITY AND ITS
RESIDENTS OF A GAS UTILITY'S STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE
RATES; PROVIDING CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF A STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Fulton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Beasley "ayg',
Burroughs "ayg', Fulton "ayg', McNeill "ayg', Phillips "ayg', and Redmon "ayg'. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Brock returned to the meeting.
58. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance ordering a recall election to be held in
the City of Denton, Texas, on May 4, 2002 for the purpose of determining whether City Council
Member Raymond Redmon shall be removed from District 1 of the City Council of the City of
Denton, Texas by recall; designating a voting place and appointing election officials; providing
for bilingual notice of the election; ordering that an electronic voting system be used; making
additional provisions for the conduct thereof; providing an open meetings clause; and providing
an effective date.
The following individuals spoke regarding the issue:
Billy Redmon, 125 Morse, Denton, 76205-opposed to the recall petition
Carl G. Young, Sr, 321 Mill Street, Denton, 76205-opposed to the recall petition
Patricia Adams, 1710 Westminster, Denton - opposed to the recall petition
Billy Brasfield, 100 Ruddell, Denton, 76206-in favor of the recall petition
Carolyn Phillips, 722 Lakey Street, Denton, 76205-in favor of the recall petition
Peternia Washington, 618 East Prairie, Denton, 76205-in favor of the recall petition
Council Member Fulton stated that she was not in favor of the recall petition and would not be
voting for it.
Council Member Burroughs requested Council adjourn into Executive Session.
Council returned from Executive Session at 7:51 p.m.
Council Member Fulton left the meeting.
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Council Member Burroughs stated that the Council had been informed that the recall provisions
were constitutional and per the Legal Department the Council could only set a date for the recall
election. Council's duty under Charter was to vote to establish a date for the recall election.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2002-074
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A RECALL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY
OF DENTON, TEXAS, ON MAY 4, 2002 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
WHETHER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER RAYMOND REDMON SHALL BE
REMOVED FROM DISTRICT 1 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS BY RECALL; DESIGNATING A VOTING PLACE AND
APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR BILINGUAL NOTICE OF
THE ELECTION; ORDERING THAT AN ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM BE
USED; MAKING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT THEREOF;
PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance.
Council Member McNeill stated that he had taken an oath to uphold the laws of the Constitution,
the state of Texas, and this city. The law indicated that Council"shall' order such an election and
that meant that it had to be done. He suggested looking at Charter requirements in the future
regarding the elements of recall.
Council Member Redmon stated that he had seen many tricks to try to discredit the community
from moving forward. He wanted a community that everyone could be proud of. Even though
the Charter said, "shall', he felt the Council still had a choice to vote or not to vote on the
ordinance.
Council Member Phillips stated that the Council had a ministerial duty to vote on the election.
On roll vote to adopt the ordinance, Beasley"ayg', Burroughs"ayg', McNeill "ayg', Phillips"ayg', and
Mayor Brock"ayg'. Motion carried unanimously with Fulton not present and Redmon abstaining.
59. The Council considered nominations and appointments to the City's Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member McNeill nominated Laurie Wolfe to the Library Board.
Beasley motioned, Burroughs seconded to suspend the rules and vote on the nomination at this
meeting. On roll vote, Beasley"ay~', Burroughs"aye', McNeill"ay~', Phillips"aye', Redmon"ay~', and
Mayor Brock"ayg'. Motion carried unanimously.
60. New Business
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The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas:
A. Mayor Brock directed staff to begin instituting the city-initiated zoning discussed
with the Development Code plus look at a small area plan for the West Oak Street area.
B. Council Member McNeill suggested looking in the formation of citizen
committees without being official appointments.
C. Council Member Redmon asked for a review of the process on how the square
footage was determined for the drainage fees.
D. Council Member Burroughs asked for a report on whether there were differences
on the Civil Service tests for the Fire Department compared with Dallas and Fort Worth.
61. Items from the City Manager
City Manager Conduff did not have items for Council.
62. There was no continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
63. 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 8:10 p.m.
EUL1NE BROCK, MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS