Minutes October 5, 2004CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL M1NUTES
October 5, 2004
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Brock; Mayor Pro Tern McNeill; Council Members Kamp, Montgomery,
Mulroy, and Thomson.
ABSENT: Council Member Redmon
1. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding
improvements to Taliaferro Street between Elm and Locust.
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, presented an overview of the street
location and the current condition of the street. In 1987 the road was closed as the City was not
sure the connection between Locust and Elm Streets was still needed. In the spring of this year,
one of the property owners in the area wanted to put a fence along the boundary right-of-way
line. A permit was issued for the fence and an addition to the house. Upon completion, it was
learned that the fence was located 5~A feet in the right-of-way. The homeowner had not
requested a final inspection for the fence or house addition. A notice of violation had been
issued for encroachment of the fence into the right-of-way.
Council Member Redmon arrived at the meeting.
Carpenter continued that the property owner had removed some of the asphalt from the road.
The permit was issued correctly but the fence was improperly installed in the right-of-way. The
issue was whether or not to open the 25' of right-of-way for one-way traffic. The street could be
paved with a 20' street with curb and gutter and could be included in the CIP bond package. It
was estimated to cost $45,000 to improve the street. Actions to consider were to reconnect the
street with one-way single lane traffic; abandon the public street interests or maintain status quo.
Council discussion included:
Reasoning for original closing of the street.
The issue was one of public safety due to the apartments on Coronado and traffic
going the wrong way to get to Coronado.
Council consensus was to reconnect the street with one-way single lane traffic. Staff would
check with TxDot to see if there were any funds available, as the street would be connecting two
state roads and to also check into CDBG funding for the improvements. Staff would return to
Council with options including the cost to purchase additional right-of-way to accommodate a
two-way street.
2. The Council held a discussion regarding a public safety update.
City Manger Conduff stated that this was an opportunity to bring department directors to Council
for a dialog on various issues.
Chief Wiley reviewed the organization of the police department. He discussed the community
oriented policing philosophy of the department. Issues dealing with the department included
traffic deaths and homicides in the city.
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Chief Chadwick presented an overview of the fire department and the organizational make-up.
Council discussion included:
Experience to date on the panhandler ordinance - it appeared to be very
successful and it appeared that the word was out about the provisions of the
ordinance.
Cooperation among other law enforcement agencies such as TWU and County -
very good rapport with both entities plus many other agencies throughout the
county.
Computer generated statistical analysis of crime in certain areas - Denton has the
technology and was updating the features - monthly updates of areas of the city
would be available.
Status of adding additional officers - the Civil Service eligibility list was being
used to fill the vacancies.
Radio communications between university police departments and Denton police
- all have the capability to communicate on radio frequencies.
In an emergency, how would the two departments be coordinated - procedures
were in place for coordination of services plus a command trailer to coordinate
efforts.
Was an emergency plan in place for natural and other types of disasters - a plan
had been submitted to the State for approval and then would be presented to
Council for approval.
Compliance with the fire code for buildings on the Square - resources were
prepared to handle any scenario that might happen on the Square.
School resource officers and funding for the program - city paying for cost of the
officers; DISD currently did not incur any costs.
A letter from the Denton Police Officers Association indicated that officer morale
was low when comparing staffing and salary with other cities - sentiment
appeared to be different due to the anticipated increase in the number of officers
and increase in salary with this new budget year.
In regards to the COPS program in southeast Denton, there seemed to be an
increase in crime in the area - were the neighbors having more or less
responsibility in the neighborhood? - residents attended meetings in the area and
there was a good rapport with the neighborhood for good service delivery.
Was there counseling service support for officers/firefighters - the Police
Department had a support person on staff; the Fire Department had a debriefing
policy personnel to follow.
3. The Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the
consent agenda for October 5, 2004.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the Council considered the following in Closed
Session:
1. Closed Meeting:
Consultation with Attorney -- Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section
551.071.
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Considered and discussed status of litigation styled Dickerson v. City of
Denton, Cause No. 4:03cv344, currently pending in the United States
District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.
Discussed and considered legal issues concerning road damage caused by
gas well operations and to consider potential litigation by H.E.P., 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.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, October 5, 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
Mayor presented proclamations for:
Relationship Violence Awareness Month
Healthy Heart Day
National Martial Arts Day
B. Recognition of staff accomplishments
City Manager Conduff presented staff accomplishments to the Council.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Items #C-N, #P and #U were pulled for separate consideration.
Montgomery motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Items C-N, P and U. On roll vote, Kamp "aye",
McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem McNeill asked what would be the consequences if the pulled items were not
approved at this meeting.
City Manager Conduff indicated that Items C, D, E, I, M, N, and O had to be renewed in October
or there would be penalty to reinstate the programs. Items F, G, H, and L needed to be renewed
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in November and Items J and P had to be renewed in December. Item K was an upgrade and did
not have a specific renewal date.
McNeill motioned, Kamp seconded to delay approval of Items C-N and P until the October 19th
city council meeting in order to further investigate the Council's questions. On roll vote, Kamp
"aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "nay" and
Mayor Brock "aye". Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
Council Member Redmon left the meeting.
Item U was considered.
Kamp motioned, McNeill seconded to adopt the ordinance for Item U. On roll vote, Kamp
"aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
2004-299 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the purchase of multipurpose paper to be used by various departments
within the City; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an
effective date (Bid 3201 - Annual Contract for Multipurpose Paper awarded to
Paper 101 in the amount of $2.16 per ream of paper ($21.60/carton) for an
estimated amount of $34,560).
2004-300 - An ordinance of the City of Denton approving change order two for a
professional services agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and
Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. dated March 5, 2002; extending said
agreement, and authorizing and ratifying the expenditure of funds for work to be
performed; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the change
order on behalf of the City and expend funds authorized by the change order; and
providing for an effective date.
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual maintenance for VisionAir Public Safety
Software System and associated modules used for Police and Fire Department
dispatching and records management 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 3237 -
Purchase of Annual Maintenance for VisionAir Public Safety Software System
awarded to VisionAir Inc. in the amount of $139,320.43).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual service access and support for the General Packet
Radio Services (GPRS) wireless computer network for the Public Safety mobile
computers used by City of Denton Police, Fire and EMS personnel 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 3227 - Purchase of Annual Service Access and Support for General Packet
Radio Services (GPRS) awarded to AT&T Wireless in the amount of $117,500).
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Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance awarding a contract for the
purchase of Wireless Communication Services as approved by the State of Texas
Building and Procurement Commission Department of Information Resources
(DIR); providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an
effective date (File 3231 - Purchase of Wireless Communication Services
awarded to Nextel Communications in the estimated amount of $50,000).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual maintenance for Harris Public Utility Billing
System and associated software modules 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 3229 -
Purchase of Annual Maintenance for Harris Public Utility Billing awarded to
Harris Public Utility Billing System in the amount of $53,875).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance awarding a contract for the
purchase of software maintenance for continued vendor support of the Informix
Dynamic Server Relational Database software as awarded by the State of Texas
Building and Procurement Commission through the Catalog Information Service
Vendor (CISV) Catalog Program; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore; and providing an effective date (File 3226 - Purchase of Software
Maintenance for Informix Dynamic Server Relational Database Software awarded
to CompuCom Systems, Inc. in the amount of $58,976.88).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual maintenance for continued vendor support of the
Millennium Library System and associated hardware and software modules
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 3224 - Purchase of Annual Maintenance for Millennium
Library System awarded to Innovative Interfaces, Inc. in the amount of $29,224).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance awarding a contract for the
purchase of annual software maintenance and services for the Laser Fiche
Document Imaging System currently being used by the City of Denton as
awarded by the State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission through
the Catalog Information Service Vendor (CISV) Catalog Program; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (File 3235 -
Annual Software Maintenance and Services or Laser Fiche Document Imaging
System awarded to VP Imaging in the amount of $41,731.50).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual maintenance for Geographic Information System
(GIS) software package 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 3230 -Purchase of Annual
Maintenance for Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Package
awarded to Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in the amount of
$31,810.98).
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Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance awarding a contract under the
Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) program for the purchase of a
PSERIES 630 server, computer hardware, operating system software, and first
year annual maintenance for Geographic Information System (GIS) as awarded by
the State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission contract TXMAS-3-
70030; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an
effective date (File 3238 -Purchase of PSERIES630 server, computer hardware,
operating system software, and first year annual maintenance awarded to
International Business Systems, Inc. (IBM) in the amount of $52,466).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual maintenance for continued vendor support of the
PeopleSoft Enterprise One (formerly JD Edwards OneWorld) software package
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 3225 - Purchase of Annual Maintenance for PeopleSoft
Enterprise One Software Package awarded to PeopleSoft, Inc. in the amount of
$82,800).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance approving the expenditure of
funds for the purchase of annual maintenance for continued vendor support of the
Oracle Relational Database Software 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 3228 -
Purchase of Software Maintenance for Oracle Relational Database Software
awarded to Oracle Corporation in the amount of $35,860).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance awarding a contract for the
purchase of continued software license maintenance for the City of Denton's
Novel products and the acquisition of 150 Client, 65 GroupWise, 100 ZenWorks,
1000 File system Factory and 250 Nsure Identity Manager licenses including
maintenance as approved by the State of Texas Building and Procurement
Commission Department of Information Resources (DIR); providing for the
expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (File 3234 -
Annual Software License Maintenance for Novell Products and Acquisition of
Additional Novell Licenses awarded to SHI-Government Solutions in the amount
of $107,079.33).
2004-301 An ordinance awarding a contract for the purchase of annual
maintenance for the Nortel phone system including 24 hours per day 7 days per
week support on all equipment located in City of Denton facilities as awarded by
the State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission through the Catalog
Information Service Vendor (CISV) Catalog Program; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (File 3236 -
Annual Maintenance for Nortel Phone System awarded to Verizon Southwest in
the amount of $45,989.16).
Postponed until October 19, 2004 - An ordinance awarding a contract for the
purchase of annual maintenance for the City of Denton Cisco networked devices
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(Smartnet) including switches, hubs, routers, and Cisco IP phone equipment
including 24 hour 7 days per week Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support on
all equipment located in City of Denton facilities as awarded by the State of Texas
Building and Procurement Commission through the Catalog Information Service
Vendor (CISV) Catalog Program; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore; and providing an effective date (File 3233 - Annual Maintenance for
Cisco Networked Devices awarded to InterNetwork Experts in the amount of
$109,084).
2004-302 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids by way of an Interlocal
Agreement with Tarrant County and awarding a contract for the purchase of
cellular phone services; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and
providing an effective date (File 3232 - Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant
County for the purchase of cellular phone services, contract awarded to
Progressive Concepts, Inc. in the estimated amount of $185,000).
2004-303 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
the purchase of janitorial services for various City Departments; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date (Bid 3205 -
Janitorial Services awarded to AHI Facility Service, Inc. dba American
Housekeeping, Inc. in the amount of $363,998.62).
2004-304 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
the lease of agricultural land at the Municipal Airport; providing an effective date
(Bid 3216 - Lease of Agricultural Land at Municipal Airport awarded to Larry
Downe in the amount of $5500 per year for a total of $27,500 over a five year
period).
Approved a tax refund for the following property tax:
Tax
Name Reason Amount
Year
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2004-305 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving the guidelines for the Rental Rehabilitation Program and eligibility
criteria; authorizing expenditures in excess of $25,000 for projects meeting
program guidelines and criteria; and providing for an effective date.
2004-306 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving guidelines for operation of the City of Denton 2004 Home
Improvement Program and eligibility criteria; authorizing expenditures in excess
of $25,000 for projects meeting program guidelines and criteria; and providing for
an effective date.
2004-397 - An ordinance approving a second amendment to the Consolidation
Amendment of the Economic Development Program Agreement between the City
of Denton and the Denton Chamber of Commerce, including the funding of an
Image and Marketing Project; and providing an effective date.
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Council Member Redmon returned to the meeting.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
rezoning approximately 5.1 acres from Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district to
Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district. The property was generally
located approximately 800 feet south of Audra Lane, on the west side of Loop 288. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (Z04-0028, Denton
Development Center)
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a request for a
rezoning on the west side of Loop 288. When the citywide rezoning was done, this parcel had
elderly housing and offices in a single-family zoning and a special exception was provided. The
applicant was uncomfortable with the specific uses allowed in the current zoning and would like
to be able to access all uses allowed under the proper zoning category.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-308
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4) ZONING
DISTRICT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE (NRMU)
ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION FOR
APPROXIMATELY 5.1 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET
SOUTH OF AUDRA LANE, ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOOP 288 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. (Z04-0028)
Kamp motioned, McNeill 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.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager,
as Denton's authorized representative, to accept on behalf of the City of Denton an offer from
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) relating to a grant for certain improvements to
the Denton Municipal Airport, confirming agreement to pay a portion of the total project costs;
and providing an effective date. (Runway Extension)
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Mark Nelson, Director of Airport and Transit Operations, stated that this was acceptance for a
grant from TxDot for a runway extension at the Denton Municipal Airport. The grant would
include funding for land acquisition, an environmental analysis and construction.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-309
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, AS DENTON'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
DENTON AN OFFER FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(TXDOT) RELATING TO A GRANT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, CONFIRMING AGREEMENT TO PAY A
PORTION OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mulroy 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.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting sealed proposals and
awarding a contract for architectural services for the design and construction oversight of an
airport terminal for the City of Denton Municipal Airport; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore and providing an effective date (RFSP 3204 - Architectural Services for Design and
Construction Oversight of Airport Terminal awarded to GRW Willis, Inc. in the base proposal
amount of $55,120 plus a reimbursable amount not to exceed $1500 for the terminal building and
$17,252 for the auto parking/access portion of the contract for a total award amount of $73,872).
Rick Woolfolk, Chair-Airport Advisory Board, presented information regarding the construction
and design of an airport terminal. He detailed the process of selection for the architect and the
recommendation from the selection committee.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-310
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SEALED PROPOSALS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL FOR THE CITY OF
DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFSP 3204 -
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT
OF AIRPORT TERMINAL AWARDED TO GRW WILLIS, INC. IN THE BASE
PROPOSAL AMOUNT OF $55,120 PLUS A REIMBURSABLE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $1500 FOR THE TERMINAL BUILDING AND $17,252 FOR THE AUTO
PARKING/ACCESS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL AWARD
AMOUNT OF $73,872).
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McNeill motioned, Kamp 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 authorizing the City Manager or
his designee to execute a professional services agreement with Randy L. Park, MD, to provide
medical control and continuing education services in support of the City of Denton Fire
Department; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefore and providing an effective date (RFP
3203 - in an amount not to exceed $40,000).
Ross Chadwick, Fire Chief, stated that the ordinance would contract with Dr. Randy Park for
medical control and continuing education for the Fire Department.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2004-311
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RANDY L. PARK,
MD, TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CONTROL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFP 3203 - IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000).
Mulroy motioned, Kamp 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 Economic
Development Partnership Board.
Council Member Kamp nominated Mayor Pro Tem McNeill as the Council representative,
Randy Robinson as the Chamber of Commerce representative, Bob Haley as the representative
from the top twenty City of Denton ad valorem or sales tax payer, and Norval Pohl as the UNT
representative. These representatives would serve two-year terms. Formal approval would be at
the next council meeting.
E. Citizen Reports
1. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
2. The Council received citizen reports from the following:
A. Bobby Brewer regarding the animal ordinance in an industrial area.
Mr. Brewer, 4898 Jim Crystal Road, stated that he had purchased a home in Denton in an
industrial area and had been having problems with a neighbor regarding the keeping of FFA
animals within the city limits. He requested an exception to the current ordinance for swine kept
as school projects.
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Pam Brewer regarding FFA projects and City ordinances that deter
children from pursuing agricultural careers.
Ms. Brewer requested Council to help them with their problem as their daughter wanted to keep
FFA show pigs on their property. They only needed a four-year exception until their daughter
graduated from high school. They lived in an industrial zoned area with only four homes in the
immediate area.
C. Peternia Washington regarding stifling dissent.
Ms. Washington was not present at the meeting.
D. Dessie Goodson regarding free speech and responsibility.
Ms. Goodson, 1511 Elm, presented details on how she acquired information from the city. She
had received her current utility bill and she still disputed her electric charges.
E. Robert Donnelly regarding drainage.
Mr. Donnelly presented additional information regarding his request for assistance with a
drainage problem. He felt that a development built next to his property was adversely affecting
the drainage of his property.
F. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council for future agendas:
Mayor Brock requested an update on the Brewer situation.
Mayor Pro Tem McNeill requested a review of the development code for some
type of relief for the Brewers.
Council Member Redmon requested information on additional programs for
utility disconnects similar to Plus One.
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.
Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas
Open Meetings Act.
Council convened in Closed Meeting to consider items listed above.
Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no official action on Closed Meeting Items.
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With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
EUL1NEBROCK
MAYOR
CITY OFDENTON, TEXAS