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Minutes September 7, 2004CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL M1NUTES September 7, 2004 After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tern McNeill; Council Members Kamp, Montgomery, Mulroy, and Thomson. ABSENT: Council Member Redmon 1. The Council received a report from the Human Services Advisory Committee, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the 2004-2005 Human Services Budget. James McDade, Chair-Human Services Advisory Committee, stated that several of the agencies receiving funds would have to cut either services or personnel in order to accommodate the change in funding recommendations requested from the Council. Denton was growing and the need for services was also growing. Mayor Brock stated that Denton did not have as large of a tax base as, for example, the City of Plano, but still Denton provided more general fund dollars for social services. Council Member Redmon arrived at the meeting. Council discussion included: · Recommendations for reductions in funding had come from the Advisory Committee rather than across the board reductions - the rational was to look at each agency's role in the city and at the function performed. · Were the needy coming to Denton because the city provided more than other cities? · Preventative care of the community was a must. · Amount of funding for social services would not be a fixed value but would increase as average income increased. · Determine how many recipients had lived in Denton more than 18 months. · Was there an overlap of agencies and a need to consolidate services? · This was not an easy decision by Council to have to ask for these reductions. · Look at the County to help in future years, as many of the financial burdens were countywide. Carol Bounds, Co-Chair-Human Services Advisory Committee, stated that the philosophy of Denton was to take care of others. The city had lots of different people with lots of different needs that fit into the city. 2. Council received a report, held a discussion and provided staff direction regarding the Denton Airport Council Outcome Statement. City Manager Conduff stated that this item was requested by Council to review the outcome statements associated with the Airport. Mark Nelson, Director of Airport and Transit Operations, reviewed the development of the Airport's Outcome Statement. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 2 Council discussion included: · Value of businesses at the airport. · Applicability of the "mission statement". · Hold a joint meeting with Airport Advisory Board. Rick Woolfolk, Chair-Airport Advisory Board, felt that the Airport would be growing more and more each year. There may be a need to look to development to the west side of the airport. 3. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding enhancements to the City of Denton Utility Bill. Charles Atkinson, Customer Services Manager, presented the recent modifications made to the utility bill. Account numbers were changed to eliminate the "0" as the fist digit in the number; the due date and amount were now in bold print; usage amounts were include for water and electricity; and the customer number was added to the bottom of the statement. Council discussion included: · A prior problem with lack of coordination among multiple properties had been corrected. · Possible changes to cycle dates for certain customers, such as those on a fixed income receiving a bill due before social security check was received - staff was continuing to look at that due to the large amount of extra work to include in the billing cycle. · Payment plan and average billing was available for customers. · Break out charges for recycling and include on the bill. · Explanation on why the post office box was in Fort Worth. · Consider adding 5 days for the invoice to be late before a penalty was charged as customers were often out of town for at least that long. 4. Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent agenda the meeting of September 7, 2004. Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting to consider the specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda. 1. Closed Meeting: Consultation with Attorney - Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section 551.071. Received legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the award of Special Commissioners and procedural options in condemnation proceedings styled The City of Denton, Texas v. Ed Wolski, et al., Cause No. ED-2003-01178 pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas. Discussed and considered legal issues concerning University of North Texas's use of public right-of-way to provide multichannel video services City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 3 to University of North Texas students 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. Discussed and considered legal issues concerning the City of Denton's municipal drainage operation as it has and is being operated as a public utility as a drainage function of the Wastewater Utility System, under the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act, in accordance with Ordinance No. 2001 - 428 and other applicable law, including the legal aspects of how it has functioned as a utility under the law as compared to other municipal operations where to discuss these legal issues 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. Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 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 1. The Council considered a Resolution of Appreciation for Benny Parkey. McNeill motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Brock presented proclamations for: KNTU 88.1 FM Week Library Card Sign-Up Month B. Recognition of staff accomplishments City Manager Conduff presented staff accomplishments to the Council. C. Presentation of repayment of startup funds from DCTA by Charles Emery, Chairman, and John Hedrick, Executive Director, of DCTA. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 4 John Hedrick, Executive Director-DCTA, presented a check to the City of Denton to repay startup funds DCTA had received from the City. 3. CITIZENS REPORTS A. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council. Mayor Brock reviewed procedures for addressing the City Council. B. The Council received citizen reports from the following: Alan Johnson regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission and the gas well ordinance. Mr. Johnson stated that he and his neighbors wanted to express concern regarding the drilling and operation of a gas well in their neighborhood. He presented information to the Council regarding the proposed development and the associated concerns of the neighbors. 2. Carolyn Phillips regarding the elderly Black and unfriendly liens. Ms. Phillips stated that she had expressed concern in the past about elderly Black residents who were renovating their homes through federal programs and associated liens that might be applied to their homes. As she had not received any response from the Council, she had returned to again state her concerns. 3. Dessie Goodson regarding responsibility. Ms. Goodson stated that she had not received correct information regarding documents she had requested. Bus shelters had not been built as indicated by staff. She felt that records were incomplete. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. 2004-234 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual contract for the purchase of front load refuse containers; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3196 - Annual Price Agreement for Front Load Refuse Containers awarded to Roll-Offs USA in the estimated amount of $213,065). 2004-235 - An ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of materials, supplies, or services necessary for the purchase and maintenance of GE JMUX SONET Multiplexer equipment for Denton Municipal Electric as approved by the State of Texas General Services Commission Department of Information City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 5 Resources (DIR); providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 3198 - Purchase of GE JMUX SONET Multiplexer awarded to GE Multilin in the amount of $432,578.76). 2004-236 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works contract for the construction of the State School 12 Inch Water Line project; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3180 - State School Road 12 Inch Water Line awarded to S.H.U.C., Inc. in the amount of $205,848). 2004-237 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of an Itron Mobile Collection System for Denton Municipal Electric; 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 3193 - Purchase of Itron Mobile Collection System to Itron Inc. in an amount not to exceed $42,500). 2004-238 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton Record Chronicle; approving the expenditure of funds for the purchase of legal advertising services available from only one source in accordance with the provisions of the State law exempting such purchases from requirements of competitive bids; and providing an effective date (File 3212 - Agreement with the Denton Record Chronicle in the amount of $7.80 per column inch for an estimated award of $33,000). 2004-239 -An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for the rental of heavy equipment for various City departments; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3195 -Rental of Heavy Equipment awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for each item as listed in Exhibit A). 2004-240 -An ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Robson EMS Committee for legal services in connection with First Aid Responder Program as official volunteers to the City of Denton Fire Department Emergency Medical Services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date. 2004-241 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, providing for the terms of said contract; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and to expend funds with respect to the agreement; and providing for an effective date. 2004-242; 2004-243 - Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute two Dark Fiber Lease Agreements by and between the City of Denton, Texas and the University of North Texas; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; providing for retroactive approval of the agreements; and providing an effective date. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 6 2004-244 - An ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004, and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto; and providing an effective date. K. Approved tax refunds for the following property taxes: Name Reason Tax Year Amount i~ ~P~iate nt 5 5 2004-245 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton County Transportation Authority providing L1NK operations funding assistance for fiscal year 2004-2005; and providing an effective date. 2004-246 An ordinance approving a Commercial Operator Airport Lease Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Airport Hangars, LLC; and providing an effective date. 2004-247 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, providing for the renaming of Cypress Boulevard to Russell-Newman Boulevard; and providing an effective date. 2004-248 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 2001-095 by increasing fares for one-quarter mile taxicab service from $0.40 to $0.50 for each one-quarter mile pursuant to Chapter 27, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas, titled Taxicabs, Limousines, Shuttles; providing that a schedule of fees shall be maintained on file in the office of the City Secretary; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2004-249 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending Chapter 27 relating to vehicles for hire by amending Article VI Part B Section 27-159 titled "Application for Annual Permit" by removing the requirement of a permanent and established place of business within the City of Denton and by adding the requirement of a local phone number; providing a severability clause; a savings clause; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 for violations of this ordinance; and providing for an effective date. 2004-250 - An ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Main Pro-Rata Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Denton and Mar-Properties, Ltd. for reimbursement of the costs of building a water main, through pro-rata charges paid to the City; authorizing the transfer of funds pursuant to the agreement; and providing an effective date. 2004-251 - An ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Main Pro-Rata Reimbursement Agreement City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 7 between the City of Denton and Quail Creek North, Ltd. for reimbursement of the costs of building a water main, through pro-rata charges paid to the City; authorizing the transfer of funds pursuant to the agreement; and providing an effective date. 2004-252 -An ordinance of the City Council of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to execute a Sewer Main Pro-Rata Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Denton and Quail Creek North, Ltd. for reimbursement of the costs of building a sewer main, through pro-rata charges paid to the City; authorizing the transfer of funds pursuant to the agreement; and providing an effective date. Approved the minutes of July 16, 20, 22-23, and 27, 2004 and the minutes of August 3, 5, 10, 16, 17, 18, and 24, 2004. R2004-041 - A resolution appointing members to the Board of Directors of the North Texas Higher Education Authority; and declaring an effective date. 2004-253 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing payment of the award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court in condemnation proceeding styled The City of Denton, Texas v. Ed Wolski, et al., Cause No. ED- 2003-01178 pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas; and declaring an effective date. Approved an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of a music festival, the 7th Annual Blues Festival, sponsored by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at the North Texas Fairgrounds on Friday, September 17th from 4:30 until 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 18, 2004, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. The exception is specifically requested for an increase in the maximum allowable decibels for an outdoor music festival. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. The Council held a public hearing on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of .59815 per $100 valuation, which will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or 103 percent of the effective tax rate. Mayor Brock opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke during the public hearing: Kenneth Stout, 4608 Mills Road, Denton, 76208 - opposed to tax increase Patrice Capan, Family Health Care - opposed to decrease in social services funding Mayor Brock opened the public hearing on Item 5B regarding the 2004-05 proposed budget so that speakers could address both items. Martha Harrell, 10504 Murrays Johnson Street, Denton, 76207 - opposed to tax rate City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 8 Dessie Goodson, 1511 N. Elm, Denton, 76201 - opposed to tax rate and reduction of social services Judith Royal, Denton Christian Preschool - opposed to reduction of social services Carolyn Berry, City-County Day School - opposed to reduction of social services Patricia Moore, RSVP - opposed to reduction of social services Darhyl Ramsey, Owsley Community School - opposed to reduction of social services Ron Aldridge, AIDS Services of North Texas - opposed to reduction of social services Glenn Queener, Salvation Army - opposed to reduction of social services Betty Tamboulian, Human Services Advisory Committee, opposed to reduction of social services; also read a letter from Linnie McAdams opposing tax increase and decrease in social services Joyce Poole, 3021 N. Bonnie Brae, Denton, 76207 - opposed to tax increase Sherri Gideon, CASA - opposed to decrease in social services The Mayor closed the public hearing. Comment cards were received from: Ken and Sondra Ferstl, 1505 Victoria, Denton, 76201 - support tax increase Judy Deek, 621 Magnolia, Denton, 76201 - support tax increase but not decrease in social services Bill Giese, 1602 Highland Park Road, Denton, 76205 - support tax increase but not decrease in social services Roderick Wells, 2219 Bolivar, Denton, 76201 - opposed to tax increase Don Lewis, 301 Coronado Drive #1028, Denton, 76209 - opposed to decrease in social services John Johnson, 1517 Linden, Denton, 76201 - opposed to tax increase April Ballou, 2519 Scripture, Denton, 76201 - opposed to decrease in social services Pat Gobble, 3901 Grant Parkway, Denton, 76208 - opposed to decrease in social services Amy Pape, 1304 Bernard, Denton, 76201 - opposed to decrease in social services Dan Leal, 604 Chateau Court, Denton, 76209 - opposed to decrease in social services B. The Council held a public hearing and received citizen input on the 2004-05 proposed budget. This item was considered with Item 5A. 6. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas announcing that it will vote on a tax rate at its regularly scheduled meeting of September 21, 2004; providing for publication of notice of such vote on the tax rate; and providing an effective date. The following resolution was considered: City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 9 NO. R2004-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ANNOUNCING THAT IT WILL VOTE ON A TAX RATE AT ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUCH VOTE ON THE TAX RATE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for an Emergency Shelter Grant Program and take all other actions necessary to administer the grant under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program; and providing for an effective date. Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, stated that this agreement would provide homeless prevention services to be administered through HOPE Inc. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 2004-254 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM AND TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE GRANT UNDER THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance establishing rules and procedures for the City of Denton Council Ethics Committee for the purpose of advising the City Council of the City of Denton on the Ethics Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials - City of Denton, Texas; and providing an effective date. Dottie Palumbo, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated that the ordinance would set the ground rules for the council committee. This would be a standing committee for the council with guidelines to follow. A suggestion was made to change the word "chairman" to "chair". The following ordinance was considered: City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 10 NO. 2004-255 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF DENTON COUNCIL ETHICS COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVISING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON ON THE ETHICS POLICY FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS - CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kamp motioned, Montgomery seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council considered nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions and consider appointing a committee to recommend nominations to the Economic Development Partnership Board. Mayor Pro Tem McNeill nominated Council Members Kamp and Montgomery and Dale Kimble to the Economic Development Partnership Board nominating committee. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Redmon nominated Daniel Farmer to the Animal Shelter Board. The nomination would be confirmed at the next Council meeting. E. The Council considered approval of a resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League support legislation for funding for the creation and funding for regional rail systems, including an optional sales tax increase; and providing an effective date. This item was withdrawn from consideration. F. The Council considered approval of a resolution asking that the Texas Municipal League support legislation that automatically removes the ad valorem tax exemption or reduces the ad valorem tax exemption to the ratio of student occupation for Higher Education Authorities; and providing an effective date. Dottie Palumbo, Senior Assistant City Attorney, indicated that this resolution would provide accountability for students to reside in tax exempt facilities sponsored by Higher Education Authorities. The following resolution was considered: NO. R2004-043 A RESOLUTION ASKING THAT THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT AUTOMATICALLY REMOVES THE AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION OR REDUCES THE AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION TO THE RATIO OF STUDENT OCCUPATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 11 Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. G. The Council considered approval of a resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League support legislation that provides for a method of road assessment damages or increased fees paid by heavy trucks in using city, county or state roads, and providing an effective date. The following resolution was considered: NO. R2004-044 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES FOR A METHOD OF ROAD ASSESSMENT DAMAGES OR INCREASED FEES PAID BY HEAVY TRUCKS IN USING CITY, COUNTY OR STATE ROADS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kamp motioned, Mulroy seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. H. The Council considered approval of a resolution requesting that the Texas Municipal League support legislation for funding options, including funding for maintenance and operation, of city owned or city/private partnerships for convention centers; and providing an effective date. Dottie Palumbo, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated that this resolution would encourage- changes in the hotel/motel occupancy tax for use of an additional 2 cents for convention centers for smaller cities. The following resolution was considered: NO. R2004-045 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE SUPPORT LEGISLATION FOR FUNDING OPTIONS, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION, OF CITY OWNED OR CITY/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR CONVENTION CENTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kamp motioned, Thomson seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. I. The Council considered approval of a resolution of the City of Denton City Council requesting the Texas Municipal League to support legislation that repeals Section 403.003 of the Texas Local Government Code, the drainage exemption for state entities; and providing for an effective date. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 12 The following resolution was considered: NO. R2004-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT REPEALS SECTION 403.003 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, THE DRAINAGE EXEMPTION FOR STATE ENTITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McNeill motioned, Thomson seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. J. New Business The following item of New Business was suggested by Council for a future agenda: 1 Council Member Mulroy requested a matrix to simplify concepts for code enforcement to be discussed during the Code Enforcement luncheon discussion. Items from the City Manager 1. Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences 2. Clarification of items on the agenda The City Manager did not have any items for Council. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting. Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. McNeill motioned, Kamp seconded to authorize the City Attorney to take the action discussed in Closed Session. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS EUL1NEBROCK MAYOR CITY OFDENTON, TEXAS