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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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