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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 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 2 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 3 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 City of Demon City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 4 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). 21 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). City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 5 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 6 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. 31 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. 41 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 7 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51 52. 53. 54. 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 8 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 9 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 10 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes March 5, 2002 Page 11 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