April 17, 2007 Minutes
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 17, 2007
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor McNeill; Mayor Pro Tem Kamp; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy; Council
Members Heggins, McElroy, Montgomery, and Thomson.
ABSENT: None
1.The Council received a funding recommendation report from the Community
Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) and the Human Services Advisory Committee
(HSAC). The Council held a discussion regarding the proposed 2007 Action Plan for Housing
and Community Development and gave staff direction.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, stated that the chairs of the two
committees would be presenting the funding recommendations.
Jan Hillman, Chair-Human Services Advisory Committee, reviewed the recommendation
process. She indicated that the funding recommendations were listed in the agenda backup
materials. The Committee reviewed requests for social services program funding and developed
recommendations for use of both CDBG funds and City general fund dollars. She indicated that
$241,090 was the recommended funding level for the next budget year. That amount included
$106,434 in general fund dollars and $134,656 in CDBG dollars.
Ed Touraine, Chair-Community Development Advisory Committee, reviewed the
recommendation process for allocation of the funds. He indicated that there were more dollars
available than what was requested and unfortunately, those dollars could not be moved to human
service allocations.
2.There were no requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for April 17,
2007.
The Council did not discuss the following in Closed Session:
1.Closed Meeting:
A. Consultation with Attorney – Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
1. Consulted with attorneys regarding settlement of worker’s compensation
claim of Enrique Villagomez.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council and member of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and Texas
flags.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A.Proclamations/Awards
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There were no proclamations/presentations for this meeting.
B.April Yard-of-the-Month Awards
Mayor McNeill presented Yard of the Month awards to:
Carolyn Bellar
Manuel Alonzo
Jim and Debra robbers
Dee Bailey
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Thomson motioned, Heggins seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutions. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”,
Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried
unanimously.
A.R2007-010 - A resolution allowing Denton Festival Foundation to be the sole
proprietor allowed to sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
on April 27 – 29, 2007, upon certain conditions; execute a three year agreement in
conformity with this resolution; and providing for an effective date. The Parks,
Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval (6-0).
B.R2007-011 – A resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
confirming the acceptance of a Memorandum of Distribution to the City of
Denton as beneficiary of a caboose as set forth in the “First Codicil to the Last
Will and Testament of Walter S. Harpool” dated March 7, 2006; authorizing the
City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Distribution and providing an
effective date.
C.2007-080 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a two-year
contract for the purchase of primary fuse enclosures for Denton Municipal
Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (Bid 3732–Two-Year Contract for Primary Fuse Enclosures
Including Fuse Holders awarded to the overall lowest responsible bidder meeting
specification, Wesco Distribution, in the estimated cumulative annual amount of
$140,000). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (5-0).
D.2007-081 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement
between the City of Denton and Nationwide Retirement Solutions for the
administration of a deferred compensation plan (457 plan), in accordance with
Article 11 of the meet and confer contract between the City of Denton and the
Denton Fire Fighters Association, and providing an effective date.
E.Approved tax refunds for the following property taxes:
Tax
Name Reason Amount
Year
1. Sally Beauty Company DCAD Supplemental Change 2006 $32,080.73
2. Title Texas, Inc Overpayment 2006 $ 760.67
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Tax
Name Reason Amount
Year
3. Morris, Marc & Birgit Overpayment 2006 $ 512.21
F.2007-082 – An ordinance authorizing an agreement for abandoning and vacating
a 0.433 acre public utility easement as established by Ordinance 91-122 recorded
in Volume 3047 page 778, deed records of Denton County, Texas, in the M.E.P.
& P.R.R. Survey, Abstract No. 950; and declaring an effective date. (Northeast
Corner - Mayhill Road/I-35 E South - Quik Trip). The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval (5-0).
G.2007-083 - An ordinance abandoning and vacating a drainage easement tract from
the Preserve at Pecan Creek, LTD., to the City of Denton recorded in Volume
4803 Page 555, real property records of Denton County, Texas, in the G. Walker
Survey, Abstract No. 1330; and declaring an effective date. (Lakeview Blvd.
Area–north of I-35E South–The Preserve Subdivision). The Public Utilities
Board recommended approval (5-0).
H.2007-084 - An ordinance abandoning and vacating a public utility easement from
Carrollton Investment Company to City of Denton recorded in Volume 575, Page
149 of the deed records of Denton County, Texas, in the M. Yoachum Survey,
Abstract No. 1442; and declaring an effective date. (East McKinney Street–Maple
Leaf Homes Addition). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (5-0).
I.Approved the minutes of:
March 27, 2007
April 2, 2007
April 3, 2007
April 5, 2007
J.2007-085 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager to submit an application under the National School Lunch Act to obtain
funding for the 2007 Summer Food Service Program; if such funding is granted,
the City Manager is authorized to execute the Summer Food Service Program
agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and execute a
contract with the Denton Independent School District and all additional
documents and agreements, as required; authorizing the expenditure of funds to
administer the program; and providing an effective date.
K.2007-086 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a Compromise
Settlement Agreement between Enrique Villagomez and the City of Denton;
authorizing the City Manager and the City’s attorneys to act on the City’s behalf
in executing any and all documents, and to take other actions necessary to finalize
the settlement; authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and declaring an
effective date.
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4.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.The Council held a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the City of
Denton’s 2007 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, stated that this was the annual
presentation of the Action Plan for 2007-2008 for community development block grant and
home investment funding recommendations.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy asked for a recap of the process for selection for funding
organizations.
Ross reviewed the process which included required public hearings at least two at two different
times in the process. The public was asked how to best spend the funds. One meeting was
provided in English and one in Spanish. This information was then shared with the City Council
and the two committees. The public hearings were posted in newspaper, community
development newsletter, churches, non-profit newsletters, etc. The application process was
posted in the newspaper telling organizations on how to apply. The Committees held hearings,
which were posted public meetings. This public hearing was the final step in the process.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy commented that the public had ample opportunity to participate
in the process.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
David Sanders – Span – indicated that Denton was experiencing tremendous and more funding
would be needed in future years.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action was required by Council on this item.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A.The Council considered nominations/appointments to Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
1. Public Art Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Kamp
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp did not have a nomination at this time.
2.Zoning Board of Adjustment - All Council
Thomson nominated Salty Rishel as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”,
Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
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B.Citizen Reports
1.Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
2.Receive citizen reports from the following:
a.Robert Donnelly regarding City business.
b.Jordan Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton.
c.Lanisha Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton.
d.Hagar Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton.
e.Willie Hudspeth regarding concerns of Southeast Denton.
No one was present for citizen reports.
C.New Business
1.Mayor Pro Tem Kamp requested a work session regarding ways the City
currently communicated with citizens.
D.City Manager’s Report
City Manager Campbell did not have any items for Council.
E.Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no Closed Session continuation.
F.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.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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PERRY R. MCNEILL
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS