Minutes February 22, 2005
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 22,2005
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Special Called
Work: Session on Tuesday, February 22,2005 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work: Session Room at
City Hall.
PRESENT:
AB SENT:
Mayor Brock:; Mayor Pro Tem McNeill; Council Members Kamp, Montgomery,
Mulroy, Redmon and Thomson.
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1. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding the
creation of an approximately 11.6 acre historic conservation overlay district. The property was
generally located on the east and west sides of Bell Avenue, south of Sherman Drive and north of
University Drive. The Historic Landmark: Commission recommended approval (7-0). The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0).
Julie Glover, Historic Preservation Officer, reviewed the history of the proposal. The district
was being created in order to give protection to the older neighborhood similar to what newer
neighborhoods had in such areas as setback:s, etc.
Council discussion included:
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If changes were made to the ordinance would it have to go back: to the Planning
and Zoning Commission? Glover replied no that it could move forward.
Why was historical preservation in the Economic Development Department
instead of the Planning Department? Glover reviewed the history of the
department. Council requested details on the history of the department and why
the Historic Preservation Officer was under Economic Development and not
under Planning.
Why did it appear that the process seemed to stall out? Glover replied that the
neighborhood needed time to work: out details and the umbrella ordinance was
also being created at that time.
This was a two-step process. First the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended the creation of this type of district and then it had to go to Council
for approval. This would be the first implementation of a conservation district.
From a functional standpoint it appeared that the department needed to be in the
planning area and not in the economic department area.
Creation of the district would enhance the value of the homes in the area.
The district could be increased after it was established.
The overlay zoning would not change the basic zoning of the district and the
realtors and homeowners needed to inform potential purchasers of homes in the
area of the historic designation.
Would designation signs be placed in the area similar to the ones on Oak: Street?
Staff would investigate whether a provision could be added to the ordinance
relative to notification of placement in district.
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Consensus of Council was to proceed with the finalization of the ordinance.
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2. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the
City of Denton Animal Services Department.
Scott Fletcher, Denton Police Department, presented an overview of the Animal Services
Department. The Department's mission included rabies control, enforcement, and operation of
the animal shelter and euthanasia/cremation services. The shelter housed an average of 356
animals a month. The Department's strategic plan included staffing, training of employees,
facility and adoptions. Staff continued to look: at where the department was now and where it
should be and how to get there. He reviewed current staffing and suggested staffing for future
needs. He reviewed the training available for the animal services officers and suggested future
training needed for the officers. The facility's physical condition was reviewed in terms of
general atmosphere, k:ennel capacity and disease control. A one-stop adoption process or
contract with veterinarian services was needed to better serve the citizens who wanted to adopt
pets from the shelter. Staff requested direction regarding the adoption process, staffing and the
facility.
Discussion from the Council included:
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The PIano facility was held up as an example of a high quality facility-what was
the cost of that facility?
How were out-of-city animals handled? They were brought to the shelter-the city
did not go and get them.
Discussion on the location of the facility - whether it was in a good location or
not.
Should the facility be renovated or start over with a new building?
Interfacing with citizen groups was important.
Other cities included the cost of veterinarian services in the charges for adoption.
The one-stop adoption process was reviewed.
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Marilyn Wells, Denton Humane Society, made a presentation to the Council. She stated that the
Society recommended building a new facility. She reviewed problems the Society felt were
wrong with the facility such as disease control and overcrowding. Staffing at the facility was
under the norm. The Society did have a good work:ing relationship with city staff and
appreciated the cooperation of the staff.
Council discussed with Ms. Wells the fact the current resources were built in 1979 when other
places were small towns and now as an older city Denton had to catch up. The taxable capacity
in Denton was much less than other cities Denton was being compared with. Direction from the
citizens would be valuable on what they would lik:e to have and how to pay for it. The Society
could help identify funding sources for a new facility and work: with the County to find some of
the funding.
Consensus of Council to proceed with one stop adoption, look:ing at either renovation of the
current facility or a new facility. Funding options should be explored along with a combination
of an additional facility, add another building and renovate the current buildings.
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3. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding a
Request for Engineering Development Review Services.
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that a request for
proposal was being developed that would result in a contract with a firm or firms that would
provide engineering review of development proposals for the City. Under the guidance of the
Director of Planning and Development and the Development Review Administrator, consultants
would be used for engineering review. The Administrator would oversee the contract, direct the
consultants, provide interface between the consultants and the city's Utilities and Engineering
CIP Department as well as between the City and development permit applicants. An
Engineering Cabinet would be established to provide a forum internal to the city for balancing
the interests of infrastructure growth and development and economic development. It was
anticipated that schedules would not shorten but the number of engineering review cycles would
decrease over time and decrease the duration of the development review process.
Council discussed that an outside firm would need to pay attention to details with the Denton
Development Code and other city regulations. The Planning employees would still be in place to
assist with the memory from prior developments. An Infill policy would resolve issues as to
whether development met the criteria. The challenge was to develop infill criteria that was easy
to understand.
Consensus of the Council was to move ahead with the proposal.
4. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding the North Central Texas
Work:force Development Board and its services available to the City of Denton.
Kelly Barrara, North Central Texas Work:F orce Commission, presented information on the
organization and services to the community.
5. Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent
agenda for February 22, 2005.
Following the completion of the Special Called Work: Session, the City Council convened in a
Closed Meeting to consider specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this
agenda.
1.
The following was considered in Closed Meeting:
A.
Consultation with the City Attorney - Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Section 551.071.
1.
Receipt of legal advice from City Attorney regarding the Award of Special
Commissioners and procedural options in condemnation proceedings
styled City of Denton, Texas v. Dana J Beavers aka Dana J Smith, et al.,
Cause No. ED-2004-485 pending in the Probate Court of Denton County,
Texas.
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Special Called Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, February 22,
2005 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 Teas
flags.
2.
PROCLAMA TIONS/PRESENT A TIONS
A.
Proclamations/Awards
Mayor Brock: presented a proclamation for National TRIO Day.
B.
February Yard -of- the- Month Awards
Mayor Brock: presented February Yard of the Month Awards to:
Britt and Jane Krhovj ak:
J ames and Margaret Schulze
What-A-Burger- 712 Fort Worth Drive
C.
Recognition of staff accomplishments
City Manager Conduff presented staff accomplishments to the Council and audience.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
McN eill motioned, Thomson 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.
A.
Approved the minutes of:
January 11,2005
January 18, 2005 - with correction
January 24,2005
January 25,2005
B.
Confirmed the appointment by the City Manager of a new member to the Civil
Service Commission.
C.
R2005-006 - A resolution of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing and directing
the City Attorney to file Amicus Briefs and other pleadings in support of the City
of Rock:wall in a case styled Hughes v. City of Rockwall; and providing an
effective date.
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D.
2005 -045 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a three year
contract for the purchase of overhead conventional pole-mounted distribution
transformers for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3285 - Three Year Contract
for Overhead Conventional Pole-Mounted Transformers awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder for each item in the estimated amount of $169,895). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
E.
2005-046 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a three year
contract for the purchase of pad-mounted underground distribution transformers
for Denton Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing an effective date (Bid 3289 - Three Year Contract for Pad-
Mounted Underground Distribution Transformers awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder for each item in the estimated amount of $1,690,000). The
Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
F.
2005-047 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for the City of Denton
Water Treatment Plants; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (Bid 3291 - Annual Contract for Water Treatment
Chemicals awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for each item in the estimated
amount of $500,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
G.
2005-048 - An ordinance approving a change order for a three-year contract
between the City of Denton and Wauk:esha Electric Systems, Inc. approved by
Ordinance No. 2003-383 for the purchase of 15/20/25 MV A power transformers;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(Bid 3105 - Three Year Agreement Change Order One in the estimated amount of
$54,000 per transformer). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (6-0).
H.
2005-049 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids by way of an Interlocal
Agreement with State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission and
awarding a contract for the purchase of Tires & Tubes to Gray's Wholesale Tire
Distributors, Inc.; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (File 3297 - Interlocal Agreement for Tires & Tubes with State
of Texas Building and Procurement Commission, contract awarded to Gray's
Wholesale Tire Distributors, Inc. in the estimated amount of $100,000).
I.
2005-050 - An ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or
his designee to execute a purchase order with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (HGAC) for the acquisition of a hazardous materials
response vehicle for the City of Denton Fire Department by way of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File 3299 -
Interlocal Agreement for Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle with HGAC
awarded to Martin Apparatus, Inc. in the amount of $430,000).
J.
2005-051 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
purchase of heavy truck:s for various City departments; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing for an effective date (Bid 3252 -
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Fleet Heavy Truck:s awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for each item in the
amount of $553,345). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval of Utility
related vehicles in the amount of $304,364.
K.
2005-052 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
purchase of two rear-load chassis only and one roll-off refuse truck: for the City of
Denton Solid Waste Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor;
and providing for an effective date (Bid 3281 - Refuse Truck:s awarded to lowest
responsible bidder for each item in the amount of $315,524). The Public Utilities
Board recommends approval (6-0).
L.
2005-053 - 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 City of Denton, Texas v. Dana J Beavers aka Dana J Smith, et
al., Cause No. ED-2004-485 pending in the Probate Court of Denton County,
Texas, and declaring an effective date.
M.
2005-054 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with R. W. Beck:,
Incorporated, Austin, Texas, for consulting services pertaining to the preparation
of a solid waste department operational analysis and review; authorizing the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date. The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
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R2005-007 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the Mayor, as representative of the City, to issue a letter designating
the Denton Children's Coalition Success by 6@, as "Local Council" for the
purposes of application for Early Learning Opportunities Act (ELOA)
discretionary grant funds; to designate the United Way of Denton County as fiscal
agent for the "Local Council"; and providing an effective date.
O.
2005-055 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and authorizing
the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton and
Denton County, Wise County, Cook:e County, Montague County, City of
Gainesville, and the City of Bowie for the purpose of participating in the North
Central Texas Arson Task: Force; and declaring an effective date.
P.
2005-056 - An ordinance approving an abandonment of Street Right-of-Way for a
portion of Woodrow Lane adjacent to a 0.510-acre tract of land as described in
deed from Thomas W. Whiltlock: to William L. Mitchell, II, and David J.
Moraine, as recorded under Clerk:'s Document Number 2004-1871, Real Property
Records, Denton County, Texas, and being located in the J. Brock: Survey,
Abstract Number 55, Denton County, Texas, and providing an effective date.
Q.
2005-057 - An ordinance approving a Right-of-Way Use and Encroachment
Agreement between the City of Denton and the University of North Texas to
allow boring under existing City public utility easements and public right-of-way
that will accommodate the installation of Electric Facilities between University of
North Texas Properties located on the east and west sides of Bonnie Brae Street;
and providing an effective date.
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R.
2005-058 - An ordinance approving an Interlocal Ambulance Agreement between
the City of Denton and the City of Ponder for ambulance service; and declaring an
effective date.
S.
2005-059 - An ordinance approving an Interlocal Ambulance Agreement between
the City of Denton and the City of Sanger for ambulance service; and declaring an
effective date.
T.
2005-060 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and authorizing
the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Fire Protection Agreement between the City of
Denton and Denton County for fire protection services; and declaring an effective
date.
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2005-061 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving and authorizing
the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Ambulance Agreement between the City of
Denton and Denton County for ambulance services; and declaring an effective
date.
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2005-062 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the
Amendment of the Industrial Development Rider (Schedule IDR) to the schedule
of electric rates contained in Ordinance No. 2004-386; the purpose of which
amendment to the above recited rate schedule IDR being to clearly express the
policy of the City Council regarding the qualification for such rate; providing for
a repealer; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
The Public Utilities Board recommends approval (4-0).
W.
2005-063 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas providing for the
amendment of the Schedule of Water Rates in Ordinance No. 2004-256;
amendment of the Schedule of Wastewater Rates in Ordinance No. 2004-257;
amendment of the Schedule of Solid Waste Rates in Ordinance No. 2004-258;
and amendment of the Schedule of Electric Rates in Ordinance No. 2004-386; the
purpose of which amendment to the above recited rate ordinances being to
remove all reference to any provision dealing with the proration of billing of such
accounts, it being the policy of the City of Denton, Texas to no longer provide for
proration of utility billing accounts; providing for a repealer; providing for a
severability clause; and providing an effective date. The Public Utilities Board
recommends approval (4-0).
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2005-064 - An ordinance ordering an election to be held in the City of Denton,
Texas, on May 7,2005, and, if a runoff election is required, on June 11,2005 for
the purpose of electing council members to Places, 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the City
Council of the City of Denton, Texas, designating voting places and appointing
election officials, providing for bilingual notice of the election, ordering that an
electronic voting system be used, mak:ing additional provisions for the conduct
thereof, providing an open meetings clause, and providing for an effective date.
Y.
2005-065 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing settlement of
litigation styled Patrick Robinson v. City of Denton, Texas, et ai, Cause No. 2003-
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60130-393, filed in the 211 th District Court of Denton County; authorizing the
City Manager and the City's attorneys to act on the City's behalf in executing any
and all documents, and to tak:e other actions necessary to finalize the settlement
and release of claims; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring
an effective date.
4.
PUBLI C HEARINGS
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
amending Subchapter 35.13 (Site Design Standards) of the Denton Development Code. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-0). (SIO4-0035, Street Tree
Regulations)
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a cleanup item for
the street tree regulations. The problem was that smaller lots could not fit in all the required
items. Current regulations required one tree every 30 feet regardless of development type and
made no reference to separation distances from utility connections, utility mains, or road
elevations. This proposed amendment would exempt estate-style single-family subdivisions that
contained lot frontages of greater than 100 feet and lots greater than or equal to 1 acre in area,
and utilized barrow ditches for drainage on street frontages.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spok:e during the public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-066
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING PORTIONS
OF SUBCHAPTER 35.13 OF THE DENTON DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING
TO STREET TREE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE WITH A
MAXIMUM FINE OF $2,000.00 PER DAY FOR A VIOLATION THEREOF; A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SI04-0035).
Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance as presented. 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 the following regarding Presbyterian Hospital:
1.
Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving an Encroachment
Agreement between the City of Denton and Triad-Denton Hospitals,
Limited Partnership, to allow monument and directional signage to be
located within various existing City public utility easements; and
providing an effective date.
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Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Developmental Services, stated that Triad-Denton
Hospitals had requested approval for the location of signage within several existing city public
utility easements. The second part of the request was for approval of a special sign district to
deviate from the Development Code requirements.
Mayor Brock: indicated that Items 4.B.l. and 4.B.2. would be considered together but voted on
separately.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spok:e during the public hearing:
Chad Durham, representing the petitioner, spok:e in favor.
Jack: Daniels requested information regarding signs on 135 for the hospital.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-067
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DENTON AND TRIAD-DENTON HOSPITALS, LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, TO ALLOW MONUMENT AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE TO BE
LOCATED WITHIN VARIOUS EXISTING CITY PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McN eill motioned, Mulroy seconded to adopt the ordinance for 4.B.l. On roll vote, Kamp
"aye", McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and
Mayor Brock: "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
2.
The Council held a public hearing and considered the creation of a Special
Sign District for the Presbyterian Hospital development. The
approximately 47 acre property was in a Downtown Commercial General
(DC-G) zoning district and was generally located south of Scripture Street,
north of West Oak: Street, and west of Bonnie Brae. The purpose of the
Special Sign District was to allow signage for a development to deviate
from the requirements of Subchapter 15 of the Development Code relating
to directional signage. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval (6-0). (SDO4-0003, Presbyterian Hospital)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-068
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, CREATING AN OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND APPROVING A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT PLAN ON AN
APPROXIMATE 47.12 ACRES OF LAND SURROUNDED BY INTERSTATE 35,
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SCRIPTURE STREET, BONNIE BRAE, AND WEST OAK STREET AND FURTHER
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 Rl, 1 R2 AND LOTS 2-8, BLOCK 1 OF THE TRIAD
ADDITION; LOT 10R, BLOCK A OF THE BONNIE BRAE ADDITION; AND LOT 1,
BLOCK A OF THE MED- TEX SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SD04-
0003)
Thomson 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.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution reviewing and adopting the
Investment Policy for funds for the City of Denton; designating an investment officer; providing
a savings and a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
Diana Ortiz, Director of Fiscal Operations, stated that this was the required annual review of the
Investment Policy. The recommended change was to adjust the reporting date from 90 days to
120 days that would coincide with the end of the fiscal year. The proposal had been reviewed by
the Investment Committee and approved to forward it to the Council for consideration.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2005-008
A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DENTON; DESIGNATING AN INVESTMENT
OFFICER; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Thomson motioned, Mulroy seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye",
McN eill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor
Brock: "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a professional
services agreement for a Downtown Redevelopment Implementation Plan between the City of
Denton and RTKL Associates, Inc.; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor and providing
an effective date.
Linda Ratliff, Director of Economic Development, stated that this was a proposal for
professional services with R TKL Associates for downtown development and a transit center
development.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 2005-069
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DENTON AND RTKL ASSOCIATES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Redmon 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 approval of a resolution of the City of Denton, Texas,
endorsing and advocating a proposed service plan rail route by the Denton County
Transportation Authority that would use the former Union Pacific Railroad Right-of- Way
("MKT") that runs parallel to 1-35 East between North Carrollton and Denton, with an ultimate
terminus within downtown Denton, and providing an effective date.
Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager, stated that DCTA was in the process of determining a final
route for rail with a terminus in downtown Denton. The proposed resolution advocated the route
wi th the MK T line.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R2005-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ENDORSING AND
ADVOCATING A PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN RAIL ROUTE BY THE DENTON
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT WOULD USE THE FORMER
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT -OF - WAY ("MKT") THAT RUNS PARALLEL
TO 1-35 EAST BETWEEN NORTH CARROLLTON AND DENTON, WITH AN
UL TIMA TE TERMINUS WITHIN DOWNTOWN DENTON, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Kamp "aye",
McN eill "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.
Council Member Mulroy requested that Council waive the rules and appoint Jim Strange to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment at this meeting.
Mulroy motioned, McNeill seconded to suspend the rules and approve the nomination of Jim
Strange to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. On roll vote, Kamp "aye", McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock: "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Redmon nominated Emma Guzman - Ramon to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
E.
Citizen Reports
1. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
2.
The Council received a citizen report from the following:
A. Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton.
Mr. Hudspeth felt that there was an attempt to stop citizens from speak:ing at meetings due to
moving the item to the end of the agenda. The proposed DCT A train route would be straight
through southeast Denton but no one, except the residents of the area, seemed to mind. He
expressed concern again about the lack: of African-American firefighters and only one
department head in the city who was African-American.
B.
Dessie Goodson regarding responsibility.
Ms. Goodson stated she had requested a copy of an ordinance but she felt it was not a copy. She
also made comments on her ambulance bill she had received from the City.
C.
J. B. Spaulding regarding Fire Station 7.
Mr. Spaulding represented the citizens of Robson Ranch. He requested Council delay the final
consideration of the location of Fire Station No.7 until residents had a chance to discuss the
issue with Council in open session. It was felt that the location of the station at the Vintage East
location would not provide the adequate response time needed for Robson Ranch. A Robson
Ranch location would provide better response time for residents in the area.
F.
New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council Members for future agendas:
1.
residents.
Council Member Montgomery mentioned the Denton Live magazine for
2. Mayor Pro Tem McNeill requested a work: session on gas well revenues and how
the money was placed in the general budget and what do with it as one time money.
3. Mayor Pro Tem McNeill requested a work: session regarding park:ing of vehicles
on private property.
4. Council Member Kamp requested a discussion regarding building Fire Station 7
as a "green" building.
5.
Council Member Redmon requested information on ambulance billing.
6. Council Member Redmon requested information on the city's environmental
standards lighting in buildings, air conditioning, etc.
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7. Mayor Brock: requested a discussion regarding the location of Fire Station 7 in
order to receive public input.
G.
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.
H.
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.
I.
Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no official action tak:en on Closed Meeting Items.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
EULINE BROCK
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER W ALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS