Minutes January 4, 2005
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 4,2005
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work: Session on
Tuesday, January 4,2005 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Work: Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem McNeill; Council Members Montgomery, Mulroy, Redmon and
Thomson.
ABSENT:
Mayor Brock: and Council Member Kamp
1. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding an
application for street right-of-way abandonment for a section of First Street, submitted by
Abraham and Tori Nayfa, adjacent property owners.
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development, presented the details of the case. She
indicated that staff had met several times with various agents for the N ayfa' s over the last year
discussing a wide range of legal issues and development issues. The purpose of the meetings
was to attempt to resolve the applicant's lot size issue with the applicant attributed to the
existence of the city-owned right-of-way. The applicant filed a request to vacate right-of-way to
solve his perceived lot size On December 28th, the N ayfas informed staff that upon further
review their building footprint would work: within their existing property boundary and that they
were withdrawing their request to the city for right-of-way abandonment. The Council had
requested a review of the timetable for the request for right-of-way abandonment and the policies
and procedures for abandonment of right-of-way. Ms. Carpenter stated that procedures/policies
for abandonment were not in the Development Code or Criteria Manual. Standard questions
were in place that were used to review requests for abandonment but were not formally part of
the Code and there was no application form at this time.
Council discussion included:
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Types of rights-of-way-easements versus rights-of-way.
Consideration if granting this request would be setting a precedence for allowing
a change in design standards.
Fee simple versus easement or right-of-way.
.
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Consensus of the Council was to work: to be more proactive in dealing with applicants, copy the
owner on communications with agents when discussing proposals, formalize procedures for
abandonment of right-of-way easements and explore a policy issue regarding deeded right-of-
way.
2. The Council received a report and held a discussion on residential solid waste garbage
and yard waste bags.
Vance Kemler, Director of Solid Waste, presented details on refuse and yard waste bag selection.
Twice a week: collection with yellow and clear bags was provided to bag customers with cart
refuse service being provided only the clear bags. Yard waste service bags and stack:ed brush
was collected once per week:. Last year during budget discussions the Public Utilities Board
reviewed bag issues relative to low yard waste diversion. Large amounts of yard waste were
contaminating the landfill disposal. A procedure was suggested to help mak:e debagging yard
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waste at the curb as easy as possible to increase waste diversion and compost production. It was
determined that debagging the black: bags at the curb was not viable. The Public Utilities Board
also look:ed a safety feature as overloaded black: bags produced increased injury rates and
prohibited and unsafe waste was concealed in the black: bags. Customers also complained that
the black: bags were too big for household containers. As a product enhancement, alternate bags
with a bottom seal style and top closure method was considered to increase the useable bag
capacity. Clear bags were instituted for household waste in order to view contents and assure
that there was no contamination with yard waste. The objective of using a clear refuse bag was
to be able to view the contents of the bag without opening the bag. Kemler demonstrated the
various types of bags and how the size of the new bags was similar to the previously used bags.
Council discussed complaints they had received regarding the new bags, the possibility of
instituting an educational process on the correct usage of the bags, why the City was providing
bags for only 32% of the customers, how changes in the mark:et and pricing of the bags may
require a re-evaluation of the policy of bag distribution, a consideration of distributing the clear
bags when pick:ing up trash on regular days and consideration of the impact on the senior
community when think:ing about moving to complete cart service instead of bag service.
3. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction concerning the
establishment of speed limits on Texas Department of Transportation roadways.
Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager, stated that TxDOT periodically performed speed limit
studies on all of its highways, including those in the City limits. Because it had been several
years since the last speed survey within the City, TxDOT resurveyed all of the TxDOT roadways
in the city and provided updated speed zone recommendations for consideration and approval.
There were a number of disagreements between City staff and TxDot staff about the proposed
speed limits on various portions of these roadways. Because of the prolonged negotiations with
city staff without resolution, TxDOT was considering passing a minute order by the Texas
Transportation Commission as a means to establish the speed limits without city involvement.
Fortune reviewed a summary on the proposed speed limit changes on the various roadways as
noted in the agenda back:up materials.
After discussion on the proposed speed limits on the various roadways and the process needed to
appeal the TxDOT proposed speed limits, consensus of the Council was to bring ordinances
forward to implement speed control changes on the noted roads except for Airport Road,
Country Club Road, the north end of Teasley Lane and west US 380. These areas needed to be
further explored. A report from the Police Department regarding speed limit recommendations
would also be provided.
4. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction concerning tax-
exempt properties within the City of Denton, including but not limited to legislative issues for
the 79th Texas Legislature.
John Cabrales, Public Information Officer, and Dottie Palumbo Assistant City Attorney,
presented the back:ground information on this item. There were numerous tax -exempt properties
within Denton's city limits that impacted Denton's tax base. Information was being prepared for
future visits with state and federal legislators regarding Denton's large amount of tax -exempt
property.
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Council requested that a database be prepared indicating the value of improvements to tax-
exempt properties and look: at city services provided versus the value of improvements to these
properties.
5. Staff responded to requests for clarification of consent agenda items listed on the consent
agenda for January 4, 2005.
Following the completion of the Work: Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting
to consider the specific items listed below.
1.
Closed Meeting:
A.
Consultation with Attorney - Under TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section
551.071.
1.
Discussed and considered legal issues concerning the cable franchise
agreement with the University of North Texas to construct, reconstruct,
operate and maintain a Cable Television System in the City of Denton,
where to discuss these legal issues concerning the above stated matters
with the attorneys in public would conflict with the duty of the City's
attorneys to the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas and would jeopardize the
City's position in administrative proceedings or in potential litigation.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, January 4,2005 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
Texas flags.
2.
PROCLAMA TIONS/PRESENT A TIONS
There were no proclamation, presentation or recognition of staff accomplishments.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem McNeill noted that Items E, F and G would not be considered at this meeting.
Montgomery motioned, Mulroy seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and the accompanying
ordinances. On roll vote, McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and
Thomson "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
A.
2005-001 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the purchase of aquatic chemicals for the City of Denton Park:s
Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an
effective date (Bid 3265 - Annual Contract for Aquatic Chemicals awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder for each item in the estimated amount of $70,000).
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4.
B.
2005-002 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids by way of an Interlocal
Agreement with the Tarrant County and awarding a contract for the purchase of
emergency vehicle lighting equipment; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefore; and providing an effective date (File 3284 - Interlocal Agreement for
Emergency Vehicle Light Bars with Tarrant County, contract awarded to
Emergency Vehicle Equipment Co. in the amount of $29,483.16).
C.
2005 -003 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public work:s
contract for the plugging and abandoning of water wells for the City of Denton;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing an effective date
(Bid 3222 - Plugging and Abandoning of Water Wells #2,7, 11 and 12 awarded
to L.H. Environmental Consulting in the amount of $92,000). The Public Utilities
Board recommended approval (6-0).
D.
2005-004 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
purchase of furniture for the Civic Center and Emily Fowler Library Renovation
Proj ect; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an
effective date (Bid 3223 - Civic Center and Emily Fowler Library Furniture
awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for each section by manufacturer in the
amount of $226,205.90).
E.
This item was not considered - an Interlocal Ambulance Agreement between the
City of Denton and the City of Ponder for ambulance service.
F.
This item was not considered - an Interlocal Fire Protection Agreement between
the City of Denton and Denton County for fire protection services.
G.
This item was not considered - an Interlocal Ambulance Agreement between the
City of Denton and Denton County for ambulance services.
H.
2005-005 - An ordinance of the City of Denton abandoning and vacating a 0.322-
acre street right-of-way easement tract and a 0.126-acre utility easement tract,
both dedicated to the City of Denton, Texas by the Dreamland Addition plat,
recorded in Volume 6, Page 12 of the Plat Records of Denton County, Texas; and
providing an effective date.
PUBLI C HEARINGS
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
concerning the Alternative Development Plan for approximately 0.506 acres of land located in a
Community Mixed Use General (CM-G) zoning district. The proposed site was generally
located on the east side of Woodrow Lane, approximately 700 feet south of McKinney Street.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-0). (ADPO4-0005, Office
Building for William Mitchell)
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant
requested an Alternative Development Plan to allow for park:ing to be located between the
building and Woodrow Lane. The Development Code did not allow park:ing between the
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building and the street. In exchange for approval of the Alternative Development Plan,
additional landscaping and a decorative wall along Woodrow Lane would be installed. The
intent was to preserve the character of the existing neighborhood. The proposed use of the site
was offices for the surrounding judicial uses in the neighborhood. The Planning and Zoning
Commission and staff recommended approval.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing.
Russell Bates spok:e in favor of the proposal. He indicated that there would be a shared access
easement with the adjacent property thus reducing the number of driveways in the area for better
traffic flow.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 2005-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING AN
ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.506 ACRE OF
LAND GENERALLY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF WOODROW LANE, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET SOUTH OF
MCKINNEY STREET IN THE J. BROCK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 55 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. (ADP04-0005)
Mulroy motioned, Montgomery seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
regarding the rezoning of approximately 35 acres from a Planned Development 120 (PD-120)
zoning district to a Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR -4) zoning district. The property was
generally located on the south side of Loop 288, on the east side of Nicosia Street. The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5-0). (204-0026, Northpointe Addition)
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant was
requesting to rezone two tracts of land from retail/office to NR -4 in order to develop single-
family uses. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing.
Wes Morrison, representing the applicant, stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on
November 2nd and based on concerns expressed by the neighbors at that meeting, the original
request was to amended to exclude the southern portion at this time.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 35 ACRES FROM A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT 120 (PD-120) ZONING DISTRICT TO A NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4) ZONING DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOOP 288 AND THE EAST SIDE
OF NICOSIA STREET IN THE T. TOBY SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1288, 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. (Z04-0026)
Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
concerning the rezoning of approximately 14.60 acres of land from Neighborhood Residential 2
(NR-2) zoning district to Neighborhood Residential 4 (NR-4) zoning district. The property was
generally located on the northwest corner of Windsor and Westgate. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval (5-0). (204-0044, Westglen Phase 1 and 2)
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Planning and Development Services, detailed the location of the
site. It was felt that rezoning of the property would allow for a smoother transition from the
mixed use zoning to the NR-2 zoning on Windsor at Westgate.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened public hearing.
Lee Allison, representing applicant, detailed the proposal.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL 2 (NR-2) ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTIAL 4 (NR-4) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION AND USE
DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 14.60 ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY
WRAPPING AROUND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WINDSOR STREET AND
WESTGATE DRIVE IN THE F. BATSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 43 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. (Z04-0044)
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Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
D. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
granting approval of a sub-surface use of a portion of the Pebble Brook: Open Space Park: for the
purpose of a public utility easement in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Park:s and
Wildlife Code; providing for a public utility easement; and providing an effective date. The
Park:s Board recommended approval.
Bob Ticlrner, Superintendent of Park:s, stated that public land designated and used as a park: may
be used for a non-park: purpose if the City Council found after notice and hearing that there were
no feasible alternatives to the use of such land for the proposed proj ect. Denton Municipal
Utilities had requested the use of parkJand in order to relocate utilities for the reconstruction of
Loop 288.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing.
No one spok:e during the public hearing.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-009
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SUB-SURFACE USE OF A
PORTION OF THE PEBBLE BROOK OPEN SPACE PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF
A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 26 OF THE
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Redmon motioned, Mulroy seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
E. The Council was to continue a public hearing and consider approval of an
ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, denying in part CoServ Gas, Ltd.'s request to change
rates in Denton, Texas, establishing maximum permitted rates and charges that CoServ Gas, Ltd.
may assess residential, commercial and industrial customers in the City of Denton; requiring the
filing of revised tariffs; adopting declarations and findings related to rates and charges assessed
to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the City of Denton; providing for prompt
recovery of rate case expenses incurred by the City; finding that the meeting at which this
Ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law; providing for notice of this
Ordinance to CoServ Gas, Ltd; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened public hearing.
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City Attorney Prouty suggested that the public hearing be continued to the January 18, 2005
meeting as both sides were continuing to work: out the details.
Mulroy motioned, Montgomery seconded to continue the public hearing to the January 18, 2005
meeting. On roll vote, McNeill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and
Thomson "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Denton, Texas, on second reading, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
one-year extension to the Interim Grant of Authority with Grande Communications, formerly
Denton Telecom Partners I, L.P. d/b/a Advantex Communications; and providing an effective
date.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
ON SECOND READING, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE INTERIM GRANT
OF AUTHORITY WITH GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS, FORMERLY DENTON
TELECOM PARTNERS I, L.P. D/B/A ADVANTEX COMMUNICATIONS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mulroy motioned, Montgomery seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids by
way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Carrollton and awarding a contract for the
purchase of police motorcycles; providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing
an effective date (File 3277 - Interlocal Agreement for Police Motorcycles with the City of
Carrollton, contract awarded to Renegade Harley Davidson in the amount of $35, 190).
Chief Wiley stated that two additional police motorcycles would be added in order to enhance
traffic safety in city.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-011
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS BY WAY OF AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CARROLLTON AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE MOTORCYCLES;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DA TE (FILE 3277 - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES WITH THE CITY OF CARROLL TON, CONTRACT
AWARDED TO RENEGADE HARLEY DAVIDSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,190).
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Mulroy motioned, Montgomery seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance awarding a contract under the
Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) program for the purchase of a Mobile Tactical
Command Center as awarded by the State of Texas Building and Procurement Commission
(Contract TXMAS-4-23V020); providing for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing
an effective date (File 3280 - Mobile Tactical Command Center awarded to Martin Apparatus in
the amount of$155,224).
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 205-012
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT UNDER THE TEXAS MULTIPLE
AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE
TACTICAL COMMAND CENTER AS AWARDED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS
BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION (CONTRACT TXMAS-4-
23V020); PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (FILE 3280 - MOBILE TACTICAL
COMMAND CENTER AWARDED TO MARTIN APPARATUS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $155,224).
Redmon motioned, Mulroy seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Denton an Airport Proj ect
Participation Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation relating to certain
improvements at the Denton Municipal Airport; authorizing and directing the City Manager or
his designee to expend funds as provided for in said agreement and to execute documents on
behalf of the City of Denton in order to implement the project; and providing an effective date.
The Airport Advisory Board recommended approval (7-0).
Mark: Nelson, Director of Airport and Transit Operations, stated that this proposal would allow
TxDOT and the City to enter into a formal agreement for the runway extension to include
engineering, design, and land acquisition for project with a 90-10 match.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DENTON AN AIRPORT
PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
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DENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXPEND FUNDS AS PROVIDED FOR IN SAID
AGREEMENT AND TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
DENTON IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mulroy motioned, Montgomery seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", Thomson "aye" and Mayor Brock: "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas,
amending Ordinance No. 2004-001 prescribing the number of positions in each classification of
Police Officer; prescribing the number of positions in each classification of Fire Fighter;
providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Chief Chadwick: stated that Civil Service law required jurisdictions with Civil Service employees
to officially authorize their exact number of Civil Service employees. Since approval of this
ordinance last year, both the Fire Department and Police Department had made changes in their
authorized positions.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 2005-014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2004-001 PRESCRIBING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN EACH
CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER; PRESCRIBING THE NUMBER OF
POSITIONS IN EACH CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTER; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mulroy motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, McNeill "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
F. The Council considered nominations/appointments to the City's Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Redmon did not have a nomination to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Thomson motioned, Montgomery seconded to approve the nomination made at the last meeting
of Charlye Heggins to the Community Development Advisory Committee. On roll vote,
McN eill "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Redmon "aye", and Thomson "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
G.
Citizen Reports
1. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
2. The Council received citizen reports from the following:
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A.
Derv Hudgens regarding inability to get a building permit in the
city of Denton.
Mr. Hudgens presented a history of the purchase of his property. He had been work:ing with the
city on a curb cut for his development and had not been able to get the curb cut he felt he needed.
He was still ask:ing for a building permit.
B.
Dessie Goodson regarding responsibility.
Ms. Goodson was not present at the meeting.
H.
New Business
This item provides a section for Council Members to suggest items for future
agendas or to request information from the City Manager.
There were no Items of New Business suggested by Council.
I.
Items from the City Manager
1. Notification of upcoming meetings and/or conferences
2. Clarification of items on the agenda
There were no items presented.
J. 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.
K. 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 :45 p.m.
PERRY MCNEILL
MAYOR PRO TEM
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER W ALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS