Minutes September 02, 2003CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 2, 2003
After determining that a quorum was presem, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT:
Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tem Burroughs; Council Members Kamp, McNeill,
Montgomery, and Thomson.
ABSENT: Council Member Redmon
1. Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent
agenda for September 2, 2003.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting
to consider specific items listed below.
1. Closed Meeting:
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Consultation with Attorney - Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section
551.071.
Discussed and considered legal issues concerning Charter
Communications d/b/a Marcus Cable Associates, L.L.C, ("Charter") as
follows:
a. Application for Review filed by the City of DeNon of the FCC
Bureau Chief Order granting Charter's Petition for Effective
Competition,
b. Charter Franchise Fee Audit,
c. Notice to Charter of Customer Service Violations and assessment
of Liquidated Damages,
d. Non-paymem of Cable Modem Franchise Fees,
e. Charter Franchise Renewal;
where to discuss these legal issues concerning the above stated matters
with the attorneys in public would conflict with the duty of the City's
attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and would jeopardize the
City's position in administrative proceedings or in potemial litigation.
Discussed and considered the status of legal issues concerning an Imerim
Grant of Authority to Denton Telecom Partners I, LP d/b/a Advantex
Communications to construct, reconstruct, operate and maintain a cable
television system in the City of Denton where to discuss these legal issues
concerning the above stated matters with the attorneys in public would
conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of
Texas and would jeopardize the City's position in administrative
proceedings or in potential litigation.
Council Member Redmon arrived during the Closed Session.
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Regular Meeting of the City of Demon City Council on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and
Texas flags.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations/Awards
There were no proclamations/awards presemed during the meeting.
B. Recognition of staff accomplishmems
City Manager Conduffpresemed staff accomplishmems to Council.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Thomson requested that Item B be pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member McNeill requested that Item M be pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member Redmon requested that Items H-K and N-W be pulled for separate
consideration.
Burroughs motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances with the exception of Items B, M, H-K and N-W. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye",
Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Item B was considered.
Council Member Thomson stated that there were requests to speak on the item.
The following individuals requested to speak on the item:
Michael Powell, 309 South Locust, Denton, 76201 - favor
Donald Wheeler, 1619 Amhurst, DeNon, 76201 - opposed
A commem card by Valerie Dickerson, 309 S. Locust, Demon, 76201 indicated support for the
exception.
Council discussed various aspects of the requested exception including poims that 65 db might
be too loud to get a message across; the exception was for amplified sound on Sundays;
enforcemem was needed as it was unfair to place an additional burden on the neighborhood to
keep complaining when there was a history of problems prior to the request for the exception; the
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petition submitted included signers on both sides of University; citations had already been given
for noise violations; and an alternative might be to reduce the allowed db to keep the noise level
down.
An additional request to speak card was received from Pat Nguyen, 3400 Joyce Lane, Denton,
who spoke in favor of the request.
Thomson motioned, McNeill seconded to approve the exception with 50 decibels at 50 feet for
the Sundays in September. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
Items H, I, J, and K were considered.
Council Member Redmon stated that he was opposed to increasing fees on citizens at this time.
He also felt that he had not received much information regarding these items. He was not willing
to approve these increases at this point in time and suggested postponing consideration at this
time.
Council discussed Council Member Redmon's objections at length indicating that there were in-
depth discussions during budget workshops relative to these items, the fact that the utility rates
were not supported by the general fund budget and not related to taxes and that the Public
Utilities Board had studied the items at great length before recommending them to Council.
The following individuals requested to speak on these items:
Evelyn Cosby, 2736 Foxcroft, Demon, 76207 - upset with increased fees
Joyce Poole, 3021 North Bonnie, Brae, Denton, 76207- questions regarding the budget
A commem card was received from Alice Gore, 2215 Westwood Drive, Demon, 76205
indicating opposition to the increases.
Mayor Brock indicated that a request to speak card had been turned in late and requested
Council's preference on whether or not to allow the speaker time to address the Council.
Thomson motioned, Redmon seconded to suspend the Council rules and allow the commems.
On roll vote, Burroughs "nay", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye",
Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "nay". Motion carried with a 5-2 vote.
Don White, 2105 Savannah Trail, Denton, 76205 spoke against the items.
Council continued their discussion relative to landfill rates, current landfill contracts, and the
Public Utilities Board vote on the rate ordinances and the utility budget.
Thomson motioned, Kamp seconded to approve Items H, I, J, and K. On roll vote, Burroughs
"aye", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "nay", Thomson "aye" and
Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
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Item M was considered.
Council Member McNeill stated that he wanted to consider this item separately in order to
amend the ordinance. He felt a finite time period needed to be added to the ordinance in order to
consider it again at a later date.
McNeill motioned, Thomason seconded to approve the ordinance with an amendment to add a
sunset clause with an effective date of 10/1/03 to 10/1/04. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye", Kamp
"aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Items N-W were considered.
Council Member Redmon expressed concern about the recipiems receiving these funds. Out of
the 17 committees requesting funding for 2004, minority volumeer committees would be
receiving $27,000 out of the $840,000 funding allocation. He felt that funding should not be
approved. He suggested that the community felt the allocations were prejudicial and were not
equitable in the allocation of the funding.
Council discussion indicated that the allocation of funds did not involve any type of racial
consideration. The purpose of the funds was to sell Denton and not to fund events for various
organizations or groups.
Mayor motioned, Kamp seconded to approve Items N-W. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye", Kamp
"aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "nay", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
Approved the minutes of July 25, August 5, August 7, August 12, and August 19,
2003.
Approved an exception to the noise ordinance for Church on Fire Revival Cemer
for Sundays during the momh of September from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and
from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2003-259 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids by way of an Imerlocal
Agreemem with the City of Garland and awarding a job order comract for DeNon
Municipal Electric for construction, maintenance, and repair of the Denton
Municipal Electric Overhead Distribution System; providing for the expenditure
of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 3082 - Imerlocal
Agreement for construction, maintenance, and repair of the Denton Municipal
Electric Overhead Distribution System with the City of Garland, contract awarded
to South-Win, Inc. in the estimated annual amoum of $250,000).
2003-260 - An ordinance accepting sealed competitive proposals and awarding a
contract for construction services for the City of Denton; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFSCP 3016 -
Purchasing Office Renovation awarded to Smith Contractors, Inc. in the amount
of $157,000).
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2003-261 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of
epoxy coatings available from only one source in accordance with the provision
for State Law exempting such purchases from requirements of competitive bids;
and providing an effective date (File 3078 - Purchase of Epoxy Coatings to
Raven Lining Systems in the estimated amouN of $60,000).
(Items F-AA are items that support the proposed 2003-2004 budget and have been
previously considered in budget work sessions.)
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2003-262 - An ordinance of the City of DeNon, Texas amending the Schedule of
Rates coNained in Ordinance No. 2002-267 for Electric service; including all
provisions of Ordinance No. 2002-331 as a part of the Rate Ordinance (Schedule
EP); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing
for an effective date.
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2003-263 - An ordinance amending the Schedule of Water Rates coNained in
Ordinance No. 2002-268 for Water Service and Water Rates; amending the
wholesale raw water service rate to Upper Trinity Regional Water District
(Schedule WRW); adding a fee for pass-through raw water sen from Lake
Chapman to Lake Lewisville for the Upper Trinity Regional Water District
(Schedule WCL); amending the water tap and meter fees; amending the fire
hydraN installation fees; providing for a repealer; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
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2003-264 - An ordinance amending the Schedule of Wastewater Rates contained
in Ordinance No. 2002-269 for Wastewater Service; amending the resideNial
facility charge and volume rate (Schedule SR); amending the mobile home park
facility charge and volume rate (Schedule SMH); amending the
commercial/industrial facility charge and volume rate (Schedule SC); amending
the commercial/industrial (sub-meters) water for wastewater billing volume rate
(Schedule SCD); amending the commercial/industrial (sub-meters) water
excluded from wastewater facility charge (Schedule SCS); amending the
equipmeN services facilities and restauraNs & food facility charge and volume
rate (Schedule SEE); amending the metered wastewater inside and outside
corporate limits facility charge and volume rate (Schedule SM); amending the
wholesale treatmeN service for a govemmeNal agency, division, or subdivision
facility charge and volume rate (Schedule SSC); amending the existing compost
and wood mulch schedule to be named "Dyno Dirt Products" and to add new
compost products (Schedule CWM); amending the charges for grass/brush/leaves
and amending the minimum charge (Schedule GBL); amending the wastewater
tap fees (Schedule ST); amending the on-site sewage facility charge as set forth
by separate ordinance and including the charge in the wastewater rate ordinance
(Schedule OSSF); providing for a repealer; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date.
2003-265 - An ordinance of the City of DeNon, Texas amending the Schedule of
Rates for Solid Waste Service coNained in Ordinance Number 2002-270 as
authorized by Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of DeNon, Texas;
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providing that the provisions of sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-7, 26-8(a), and 26-9
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Demon, Texas shall expressly apply to
City of Demon Solid Waste service; amending the manual residemial rate charge;
amending the comainerized collection service charge (Schedule SWR); amending
the residemial curbside recycling and processing service charge; amending the
charges for minimum billing/base rate service upon condition and application
(Schedule SWRR); amending the momhly rates for commercial & institutional
solid waste collection services; increasing service charges for commercial from-
load and side-load containers; amending the charges for container extra service;
adding a nominal charge to provide semi-automated commercial cart service;
amending the hand collected commercial service charge; amending the charges
for temporary front load container service; amending the charge for roll-off open
top service; adding increased charges for refuse equal to or greater than 700
pounds per cubic yard - overweight loads; amending the roll-off compactor
container services charges; amending the six cubic yard compactor charges;
amending the shared commercial container charges; amending the container
delivery fee and relocation charges; amending the inaccessible comainer charges;
adding a difficult comainer access fee charge; amending the lock charges
(Schedule SWC); adding the commercial recycling services schedule with
application, qualification and momhly rate (Schedule SWCR); adding the solid
waste collection and transportation services permit schedule, with application,
granting of permit, exclusions, fees, term and renewal, and revocation or non-
renewal of permits (Schedule SWP); amending the municipal solid waste disposal
rate; deleting the outside the city landfill rate; adding a landfill volume charge;
amending the minimum landfill charge; amending the landscape waste charge;
amending the landfill bulky items charge; amending the inert materials charge;
amending the unsecured loads charge (Schedule SWL); providing for a repealer;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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2003-266 - An ordinance of the City of Demon, Texas providing for the Schedule
of Miscellaneous Fees, deposits, billings and procedures for administrative
services to City customers and taxpayers comained in Ordinance No. 2002-271;
amending the electric meter installation charge; amending the electric and water
meter connection charge; amending the delinquent service charge; amending the
unauthorized usage penalty; amending the additional meter reading charge;
amending the meter testing charge; amending the meter tampering and/or damage
charge; amending the meter inaccessibility charge; amending the returned
payment charge; amending the credit report charge; providing for a repealer;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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2003-267 - An ordinance amending Section 22-38 of Chapter 22 (Parks and
Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Demon, Texas, relating to
facility and program fees by adopting a Schedule of Fees; repealing all fees in
conflict with such Schedule; repealing Ordinance No. 2002-275 and all
ordinances in conflict with the new Schedule of Fees; and providing an effective
date.
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2003-268 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Demon revising and
establishing certain fees for the i.O.O.F, and Oakwood Cemeteries in the City of
Denton; and providing an effective date.
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2003-269 - An ordinance of the City of Demon, Texas providing for the paymem
of administrative public works development review and inspection fees to the
City for Engineering Review and inspection Services provided by the City for
public improvements constructed by developers related to private development;
superceding ordinances in conflict with this ordinance; and providing for an
effective date.
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2003-270 An ordinance
between the City of Demon
use of hotel tax revenue; and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
and the Denton Kiwanis Club for the payment and
providing an effective date.
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2003-271 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Demon and the Tejas Storytelling Association, inc. for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
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2003-272 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County for the payment and
use of hotel tax revenue in support of the Bayless-Selby House and the
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museums; and providing an effective date.
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2003-273 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Demon and the Demon Chamber of Commerce (Convemion
& Visitor Bureau) for the paymem and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an
effective date.
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2003-274 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Demon and the Demon Black Chamber of Commerce for the
payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
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2003-275 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Denton and the Denton Community Theatre for the payment
and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
2003-276 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Denton and the Denton Festival Foundation for the payment
and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
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2003-277 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Denton and the Greater Denton Arts Council for the payment
and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
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2003-278 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Denton and the Denton Holiday Festival Association, Inc. for
the payment and use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
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2003-279 An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement
between the City of Denton and the North Texas State Fair for the payment and
use of hotel tax revenue; and providing an effective date.
2003-280 - An ordinance of the City of DeNon, Texas, amending Ordinance No.
2002-227 prescribing the number of positions in each classification of Police
Officer; prescribing the number of positions in each classification of Fire Fighter;
providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an
effective date.
2003-281 - An ordinance adopting the budget and the first year of the Capital
Improvemem Plan of the City of DeNon, Texas for the fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2003, and ending September 30, 2004; and declaring an effective date.
2003-282 - An ordinance levying the ad valorem tax of the City of DeNon, Texas,
for the year 2003, on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city on
January 1, 2003, not exempt by law; providing revenues for payment of current
municipal expenses, and for imerest and sinking fund on outstanding City of
Denton bonds; providing for limited exemptions of certain homesteads; providing
for enforcemem of collections; providing for a severability clause; and providing
an effective date.
2003-283 - An ordinance of the City of DeNon, Texas, approving the 2003 Tax
Rolls; and providing an effective date.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
regarding the rezoning of approximately 0.34-acre tract from a Neighborhood Residemial 3 (NR-
3) zoning district to a Neighborhood Residemial 4 (NR-4) zoning district. The property was
generally located at the southwest corner of Fain Street and Bolivar Street. The applicant was
proposing to subdivide the existing lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval (6-0). (Z03-0018)
Kelly Carpemer, Director of Planning and Development, presented the details of the proposal.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individual spoke during the public hearing:
Joe Lanham, petitioner - favor
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 2003-284
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZON1NG CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL-3 (NR-3) ZON1NG
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTIAL-4 (NR-4) ZON1NG DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY .34 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FAIN STREET AND BOLIVAR STREET IN THE CITY
OF DENTON, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Z03-0018)
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye",
Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of ordinances
allowing the negotiation of the best bid for a lease for an Oil and Gas Non-Drill Site/Pooling
AgreemeN with the bidders and city owned land listed below:
Dottie Palumbo, Assistant City Attorney, presented the details regarding the bids for the sites.
The Mayor opened public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Tom Fouts, 1200 Woodrow Lane. #100, DeNon, 76205 - requested a delay in
consideration of #2 to allow for additional acreage and to finalize the bid process.
Mark Kalpakis, Join Resources Co. - favor
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Montgomery motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the following ordinances. On roll vote,
Burroughs "aye", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson
"aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
2003-285 - An ordinance allowing the negotiation of the best bid for an
Oil and Gas Lease for a Non-drill Site/Pooling AgreemeN with Trio
Consulting & Management Company, L.L.C. for the Hickory Creek
Substation in the City of DeNon, Texas and allowing the City Manager to
execute said Lease as long as the Lease is in the substantially same form
as the City's Standard Lease; and providing an effective date.
2003-286 - An ordinance allowing the negotiation of the best bid for an
Oil and Gas Lease for a Non-drill Site/Pooling AgreemeN with Join
Resources Company for Bid # 1 for the North Lakes Park in the City of
Denton, Texas and allowing the City Manager to execute said Lease as
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long as the Lease is in the substamially same form as the City's Standard
Lease; and providing an effective date.
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2003-287 - An ordinance allowing the negotiation of the best bid for an
Oil and Gas Lease for a Non-drill Site/Pooling Agreemem with R.L.
Adkins Corporation for the South Lake Park in the City of DeNon, Texas
and allowing the City Manager to execute said Lease as long as the Lease
is in the substamially same form as the City's Standard Lease; and
providing an effective date.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance of the
City of Denton, Texas designating a certain area within the city limits of Denton as Reinvestment
Zone No. VI for Commercial/Industrial Tax Abatemem; establishing the boundaries of such
zone; making findings required in accordance with Chapters 311 and 312 of the Texas Tax Code;
ordaining other matters relating thereto; providing a severability clause; providing for repeal; and
providing an effective date.
Linda Ratliff, Director of Economic Development, presented the details of the proposed tax
abatement.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Commems cards were received by:
Gary Davis, Flowers Foods - favor
Melissa Glasgow, DeNon Chamber of Commerce - favor
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2003-288
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS DESIGNATING A
CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF DENTON AS REINVESTMENT
ZONE NO. VI FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL TAX ABATEMENT;
ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH ZONE; MAK1NG FINDINGS
REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTERS 311 AND 312 OF THE TEXAS
TAX CODE; ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye",
Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
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5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Tax Abatement Agreement with Flowers Baking Co. of Denton, LLC, setting forth all
the required terms of the Tax Abatement Agreement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 312
of the Texas Tax Code; setting forth the various conditions precedent to Flowers Baking Co. of
Demon, LLC, receiving the Tax Abatemem; providing for a severability clause; and providing an
effective date.
Linda Ratliff, Director of Economic Development, presented the details of the proposal. Flowers
Baking Co. would be renovating the existing Andrew Corporation. A 35% tax abatement for 5
years was being proposed.
Speaker cards were received from:
Gary Davis, 8329 Emerald Circle, North Richland Hills, 76180 - favor
Melissa Glasgow, Chamber of Commerce - favor
A commem card was received from Chuck Carpemer, Demon Chamber of Commerce - favor
The following ordinance was considered:
2003-289
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLOWERS BAKING CO. OF DENTON, LLC,
SETTING FORTH ALL THE REQUIRED TERMS OF THE TAX ABATEMENT
AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF CHAPTER 312 OF THE
TEXAS TAX CODE; SETTING FORTH THE VARIOUS CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
TO FLOWERS BAKING CO. OF DENTON, LLC, RECEIVING THE TAX
ABATEMENT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye",
Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City of Demon, Texas
encouraging residents of the City of Denton to vote at the Sales and Use Tax Election for the
Denton County Transportation Authority; and providing an effective date.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2003-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ENCOURAGING
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DENTON TO VOTE AT THE SALES AND USE
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TAX ELECTION FOR THE DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Burroughs motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye",
Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. The Council considered a motion to reconsider nominations/appointments made
to the City's boards and commissions at the August 5, 2003 council meeting.
Kamp motioned, McNeill seconded to reconsider the appoimmems made for Community
Developmem Advisory Board, Library Board and the Public Utilities Board. On roll vote,
Burroughs "aye", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson
"aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
D. The Council considered nominations/appoimmems to the City's boards and
commissions including but not limited to the Community Developmem Advisory Board, Historic
Landmark Commission, Library Board, and the Public Utilities Board.
Council Member Burroughs made the following nominations:
Public Utilities Board - John Baines
Community Developmem Advisory Board - Cassandra Berry
Historic Landmark Commission - Diana Hatch
Library Board - Che Norris
Montgomery motioned, McNeill seconded to suspend the rules to approve the nominations at
this meeting. On roll vote, Burroughs "aye", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye",
Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
On roll vote for the nominations, Burroughs "aye", Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery
"aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
E. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas:
Council Member Redmon expressed concerns regarding new school zone
signs throughout the city and suggested developing communication with
the DISD.
Items from the City Manager
1. Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences
2. Clarification of items on the agenda
City Manager Conduff did not have any items for Council.
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G. Possible Cominuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no continuation of Closed Meeting.
H. Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no official action taken.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned 9:20 p.m.
EULINE BROCK
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS