May 6, 2008 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 6, 2008
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 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, Montgomery, Thomson, and Watts.
ABSENT: None
1. Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for May 6, 2008.
Staff responded to requests for clarification of the following agenda items:
• City Manager Campbell indicated that Item 3 F was not for retroactive approval.
• Council Member Watts questioned the disparity in the bids as noted in the PUB minutes
for Item G. Frank Payne, City Engineer, stated that the consultant had checked out the
contractor who was familiar with the type of pipe needed, etc.
• Council Member Montgomery requested that Item D be pulled for separate consideration.
• Mayor McNeill questioned Item H and the rejected low bidder due to poor performance.
Tim Fisher, Division Manager-Water, stated the low bid did not meet specifications and
prior performance was not quality work.
• Council Member Thomson questioned the length of time for event in Item L and that the
1:00 a.m. time frame was only in the event of bad weather. Janie McLeod, Special
Events Coordinator, stated that if there were bad weather and the start of the event had to
be delayed, the event would go until 1:00 a.m. Council Member Thomson indicated he
would pull the item for separate consideration.
• Mayor McNeill indicated that Item 4D had been pulled at the request of the applicant.
2. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the
proposed 2008 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, stated that the Action Plan detailed the
Department's activities on how the allocated money would be spent. The process required
public participation and at the regular meeting, a public hearing would be held to receive
additional comments on the Plan.
Jody Vicars-Nance, Chair-Human Services Advisory Committee, presented the Committee's
recommendations. Twenty applications had been received which the Committee reviewed in 2-3
days of in-depth study. After presentations by the applicants to the committee, the proposals
were ranked.
Ed Touraine, Chair-Community Development Advisory Committee, stated that their process was
similar to the Human Services Advisory Committee. He detailed the agencies receiving funds,
noting that Denton Affordable Housing would not be receiving funds are they still had unused
funds from other years. Fair Haven was allocated $116,000 for a better roof.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council convened in a Closed Meeting
to consider the specific items listed below under the Closed Meeting section of this agenda.
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1. Closed Meeting:
A. DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY - Under Texas
Government Code Section 551.072.
1. Discussed, deliberated, and received information from Staff, and provided
Staff with direction, pertaining to the possible location of, the purchase
price of, and valuation issues respecting the possible acquisition of an
approximate two-and-a-half (2.5) acre tract of real property by the City of
Denton, Texas/City of Denton Municipal Utilities Department for a public
purpose; which real property lies within the Asa Hickman Survey,
Abstract No. 521, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas, and is located
East of the Kansas City Southern Railway, South of the Denia Park area.
B. Consultation with Attorney -Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
1. Consulted with the City's attorneys to discuss legal issues associated with
City's biodiesel program.
C. Deliberation regarding personnel matters -Under Texas Government Code
Section 551.074.
1. Considered the appointment and employment of an Interim City Attorney.
Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and
Texas flags.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations/Awards
1. Resolution of Appreciation for Martha Edmundson
Eva Poole, Director of Libraries, read the Resolution of Appreciation for Martha Edmundson.
Mulroy motioned, Heggins seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Heggins "aye",
Kamp "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor
McNeill "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Poole also presented Ms .Edmundson with a service plaque.
Mayor McNeill presented the proclamations for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month and
Drinking Water Week in Denton
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2. Presentation of the GFOA -Distinguished Budget Award and recognition
of staff members.
Brian Langley, Director of Finance, presented the award to the Council and introduced the
Finance staff.
3. Recognition of Gary P. Hayes Memorial Award presented to Denton
Police Chief Roy Minter, Jr.
Mayor McNeill read the award received by Chief Minter and congratulated him on this honor.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor McNeill reviewed the items to be considered on the Consent Agenda.
Council Member Thomson requested that Item L be pulled for separate consideration.
Council Member Montgomery requested that Item D be pulled for separate consideration
Robert Donnelly spoke on Item 0 regarding recycling containers.
Mulroy motioned, Heggins seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and accompanying
ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Item D and L. On roll vote, Heggins "aye",
Kamp "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor
McNeill "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Item L was considered.
Council Member Thomson expressed a concern for the neighborhood with the event going until
1:00 a.m. if the weather were bad. He felt it was too late. He suggested changing the time to no
music after midnight or next time be aware that this was not a popular thing in the neighborhood.
Council Member Watts asked how the event had been done in previous years.
Janie McLeod, Special Events Coordinator, stated that this was the second year for this request.
The request was granted last year for the same 1:00 a.m. time frame for bad weather This was the
same type of request that the North Texas State Fair was granted.
Council Member Watts asked if there were complaints about the noise.
McLeod stated that there were very few last year and the event went to 1:00 a.m.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy felt it was hard to change the request at this late date and
encouraged the event planner to look forward to next year and perhaps shorten the time closer to
midnight.
Thomson motioned, Kamp seconded to approve the request with subsequent applications to
consider other time frames. On roll vote, Heggins "aye", Kamp "aye", Montgomery "aye",
Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor McNeill "aye". Motion carried
unanimous y.
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Item D was considered.
Council Member Montgomery noted that this request was routine in nature but within the request
was an Eaton new system specifically designed to move large trucks with Peterbilt trucks. This
was good for energy conservation.
Montgomery motioned, Thomson seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins "aye",
Kamp "aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor
McNeill "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
A. 2008-088 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a contract for
the purchase of 69kV and 13 8kV instrument transformers for Denton Municipal
Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (Bid 3981-Purchase of 69kV and 138kV Instrument Transformers
awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specification for each line item
in the total initial expenditure amount of $119,401 for identified substation proj ect
requirements). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (4-0).
B. 2008-089 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an annual
contract for the purchase of gang operated air break switches for Denton
Municipal Electric; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing
an effective date (Bid 3983-Annual Contract for the Purchase of Gang Operated
Air Break Switches awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting
specification for each line item total estimated annual expenditure amount of
$110,000). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (4-0).
C. 2008-090 - An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute change order
number one to the contract between the City of Denton and Jagoe-Public
Company; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an
effective date (Bid 3708-Change Order Number One for an additional one year
term in the estimated amount of $1,875,000).
D. 2008-091 - An ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing the City Manager or
his designee to execute a purchase order through the Houston-Galveston Area
Council (H-GAC) and Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Network for the
acquisition of five vehicles for the City of Denton Solid Waste Department by
way of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Denton; and providing an
effective date (File 4031-Interlocal Agreement for the purchase of Solid Waste
Vehicles awarded to multiple vendors as listed on Exhibit A in the amount of
$574,321.42). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (4-0).
E. 2008-092 - An ordinance authorizing the financing of fleet vehicles for the City of
Denton Solid Waste Department through a lease purchase financing agreement;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(File 4012-Third Party Lease Purchase of Vehicles, approximate finance charges
of $48,846 for 60 months).
F. 2008-093 - An ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas authorizing the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement for engineering services in
support of the City's capital improvement plan related to approved electrical
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power system construction projects for Denton Municipal Electric with Ballard
CLC (in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000); providing for retroactive approval;
authorizing the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date.
The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (4-0).
G. 2008-094 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works
contract for the construction of the Roselawn Drive 24-Inch Water Line;
providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date
(Bid 3971-Roselawn 24-Inch Water Line awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder meeting specification, Fox Contractors Inc., in the amount of
$1,104,582.64). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (4-0).
H. 2008-095 - An ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public works
contract for the repainting of the High School Elevated Water Tank; providing for
the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 3945-High
School Water Tower Repaint awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting
specification, J.R. Stelzer Company, in the amount of $949,467). The Public
Utilities Board recommended approval (4-0).
I. 2008-096 - An ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas authorizing the
expenditure of funds for payments by the City of Denton for electrical energy
transmission fees to American Electric Power (AEP) for providing energy
transmission services to the City of Denton; and providing an effective date (File
4015-2009 Electrical Energy Transmission Fees-American Electric Power in the
total amount of $105,911). The Public Utilities Board recommended approval
(4-0).
J. 2008-097 - An ordinance of the city of Denton, Texas authorizing the
expenditure of funds for payments by the City of Denton for electrical energy
transmission fees to Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for providing
energy transmission services to the City of Denton; and providing an effective
date (File 4016-2009 Electrical Energy Transmission Fees-Lower Colorado
River Authority in the total amount of $651,762). The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval (4-0).
K. 2008-098 - An ordinance of the City of Denton Texas, approving an interlocal
agreement between the City of Denton and the Denton County Transportation
Authority (DCTA) for the construction and purchase of the Downtown Denton
Transit Center, and declaring an effective date. The Mobility Committee
recommended approval (2-0).
L. Approved a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of a
music festival, the 2nd Annual Summer Showdown, sponsored by the North
Texas State Fair Association located at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. The event was to
be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 1:00
a.m. The exception was specifically requested for extension of the hours of
operation for amplified sound.
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M. Approved a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of
playing music and operating a public address system during the Juneteenth
Celebration. The celebration was sponsored by the Juneteenth Committee. The
event will be located in the Fred Moore Park on Friday, June 20, 2008, beginning
at 6:00 p.m. and concluding at 11:00 p.m., and on Saturday, June 21, 2008,
beginning at 11:00 a.m. and concluding at midnight. In addition, this year the
event will also include live music concerts in the park on Saturday, June 14th and
June 28th from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. This request was for an exception to the
hours of operation and for an increase in sound decibels to 75 decibels for each
evening concert.
N. Approved the minutes of:
April 1, 2008
April 8, 2008
0. R2008-018 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the filing of a proj ect application with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for a Regional Solid Waste Program -Local
Implementation Project; delegating and authorizing George C. Campbell, City
Manager, or his designate, to act on behalf of the city in all other matters that are
related to this project application, pledging that if funding for this project is
received, the City of Denton, Texas will comply with all project requirements of
the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, and the State of Texas, and providing for an effective
date.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. The Council held a public hearing inviting citizens to comment on the City of
Denton's 2008 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, stated that this was an opportunity for
residents to comment on the proposed action plan.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Eddy Garcia -Denton City-County Day Care -thanked the Council for the support.
Patrice Lyke -urged support for all of the packages but specifically for the sidewalk
package.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action was required by the Council as this item was to receive public comments.
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B. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
providing for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for approximately 33 acres of land,
located north of University Drive and west of Masch Branch Road, from an "Employment
Centers" land use designation to an "Industrial Centers" land use designation. The subject site
was located within a Rural Residential (RD-5) zoning district. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval (7-0). (CA07-0001, Marriott Garden Addition)
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy left the meeting with a conflict of interest.
Mark Cunningham, Director of Planning and Development, presented the details of the proposal
for Items B and C. The first item was for a proposed comprehensive plan amendment with the
second item being a request for a rezoning amendment. To do the rezoning, the comprehensive
plan amendment had to be approved. Item B was a request to amend 33 acres from an
employment center land use to an industrial center land use designation and to rezone the
property from DR-5 to Industrial Center-General. The property was located north of University
Drive and west of Masch Branch Road. Staff recommended denial of both proposals. The
proposed zoning would allow light and heavy manufacturing in the middle of an employment
center. A zoning change to EC- Commercial or EC- Industrial would limit certain uses and be
more compatible with the surrounding zoning. The current road to the site was substandard for
width and structure with no plans to bring the street up to collector standards. Staff was
recommending that the comprehensive plan amendment and the rezoning be denied. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked for a summary of why the Commission approved the proposals.
Cunningham stated that the Commission felt the comprehensive plan was a "dream sheet" that
could change over time. Staff did not look at it in that manner.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked what uses would be allowed if the zoning were changed.
Cunningham stated that the zoning category would be Industrial Center-General. Staff was
recommending Employment Center zoning which would allow 24 of the current uses by right
with 7 current uses being non-conforming. Of the 34 units at the location, 21 were currently
vacant. Also, an additional problem was the lift station problem as it was near capacity.
The Mayor opened the public hearing for both Items B and C.
Patricia Adams, 2281 Masch Branch Road, Denton, 76207 -spoke in favor.
The Mayor closed the public hearings.
Council debated several issues concerning the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and
rezoning including the concern with the lift station, the issuance of certificates of occupancy for
new tenants, whether certificates of occupancy could be issued for non-conforming uses, whether
the property owner would be penalized if the zoning were not changed as new uses might have a
problem obtaining a certificate of occupancy, the fact that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval while the staff was recommending denial, and the time frame for vacant
non-con orming uses.
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Montgomery motioned, Thomson seconded to approve Item B as recommended by the Planning
and Zoning Commission. On roll vote, Heggins "nay", Kamp "nay", Montgomery "aye",
Thomson "aye", Watts "nay", and Mayor McNeill "aye". Motion failed with a 3-3 tie.
Kamp motioned, Heggins seconded to table the item to a date certain until more information was
available.
Mayor McNeill stated that the public hearings for both items should be continued at that time.
Kamp motioned, Heggins seconded for reconsideration of Item B. On roll vote, Heggins "aye",
Kamp "aye", Montgomery "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor McNei11 "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
Kamp motioned, Heggins seconded to postpone Items B and C to the June 3, 2008 City Council
meeting and reopen the public hearings at that time. On roll vote, Heggins "aye", Kamp "aye",
Montgomery "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor McNeill "aye". Motion carried
unanimous y.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
providing for initial zoning for approximately 33 acres from a Rural Residential (RD-5) zoning
district to an Industrial Center General (IC-G) zoning district. The subject site was located north
of University Drive and west of Masch Branch Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval (7-0). (Z07-0001, Marriott Garden Addition)
The public hearing for this item was held with Item B and was continued to the June 3, 2008
meeting.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy returned to the meeting.
D. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
amending the Rayzor Ranch Special Purpose Overlay District encompassing approximately 410
acres of land and generally located on both sides of U.S. Highway 380 (West University Drive),
between Interstate Highway 35 and Bonnie Brae Street with consideration being given to
amending the development standards for the Rayzor Ranch Overlay District as well as
establishing additional development standards applicable to this Overlay District (including
architectural design); amending Chapter 35, Subchapter 7 of the City of Denton Code of
Ordinances, "Denton Development Code", "Special Purpose and Overlay Districts" to amend
section 3 5.7.13 "Rayzor Ranch Overlay District"; providing a severability clause; providing a
penalty in the maximum amount of $2,000.00 for violations thereof; and providing a severability
clause and an effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (3-2).
A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE BY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL.
This item was withdrawn from consideration.
E. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance
approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a drive through associated with a pharmacy on
approximately 2.184 acres of land, generally located at the southwest corner of Hickory Creek
Road and Teasley Lane (F.M. 2181). The property was within a Neighborhood Residential
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Mixed Use (NRMU) zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval (5-0). (507-0016, Hickory Creek Center/Salvo Center)
Mark Cunningham, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the details of the proposal.
Both staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. The proposal was
consistent with the future land use of the property and was in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Development Code. There would be no impact on any adjacent
residential property. The drive through traffic would be away from the right-of way and any
light would be internal to the development.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals submitted comment cards:
Sam Neathery, 3313 Lighthouse Drive, Denton, 76210 -opposed
Theresa Trahan, 3313 Lighthouse Drive, Denton, 76210 -opposed
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The following ordinance was considered:
N0.2008-099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRIVE THROUGH ASSOCIATED WITH A
PHARMACY ON APPROXIMATELY 2.184 ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HICKORY CREEK ROAD AND
TEASLEY LANE (F. M. 2181), AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK A
OF THE HICKORY CREEK CENTER ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF DENTON,
DENTON COUNTY ,TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (507-0016)
Kamp motioned, Heggins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins "aye", Kamp
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor McNei11
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance on first reading, annexing by
consent tracts of land consisting of approximately 484.84 acres, contiguous and adjacent to the
City of Denton, generally located on the west side of Locust Street and south of Milam Road;
approving a service plan for the annexed property; providing a severability clause and an
effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (7-0). (A07-0006,
Hills of Denton North Annexation)
Mark Cunningham, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this proposed annexation
of 484 acres had been before Council with two previous public hearings.
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The following ordinance was considered:
FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING, ANNEXING BY CONSENT TRACTS OF
LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 484.84 ACRES, CONTIGUOUS AND
ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF DENTON, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF LOCUST STREET AND SOUTH OF MILAM ROAD; APPROVING A
SERVICE PLAN FOR THE ANNEXED PROPERTY; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mulroy motioned, Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins "aye", Kamp
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor McNei11
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving the appointment and
employment of an Interim City Attorney; and providing an effective date.
The following ordinance was considered:
N0.2008-100
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF AN
INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Thomson motioned, Kamp seconded to appoint John Knight as interim City Attorney effective
July 1, 2008 until a permanent City Attorney was hired. On roll vote, Heggins "aye", Kamp
"aye", Montgomery "aye", Mulroy "aye", Thomson "aye", Watts "aye", and Mayor McNei11
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. Council considered nominations/appointments to the city's Boards and
Commissions.
Mayor McNeill indicated he did not have a nomination at this time.
D. Citizen Reports
1. Council reviewed the procedures for addressing the City Council.
2. Council received citizen reports from the following:
A. Ross Melton regarding code enforcement and the constitution.
Mr. Melton was not present.
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B. Cody Eastwood regarding cell phone usage in school zones.
Mr. Eastwood was not present.
C. Carolyn Phillips regarding a traffic signal at Woodrow Lane and Morris
Street.
Ms. Phillips spoke on the need for a traffic signal at Woodrow Lane and Morse Street. She felt
there was a need in order to turn out from Morse onto Woodrow Lane.
D. David Smith regarding freeway traffic flow on I-35.
Mr. Smith spoke on the traffic flow on I3 5 . He felt the basic problems with traffic were due to
congestion which was due to poor design. He suggested changing the flow of the traffic ramps.
E. Robert Donnelly regarding government transparency and accountability.
Mr. Donnelly spoke on the zoning of the landfill which indicated that there was to be no retail
services in that zoning category except for a gas station. The city should not be having retail
sales there. He also felt that the Trakit system was an excellent tool to view development issues.
On April On 24th he had brought a concern on a proj ect to the city's attention as it was noted on
Trakit and on April 28th the information was deleted. He questioned why the information was
deleted.
E. New Business and Announcements
The following items were suggested by Council for future agendas:
• Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy requested afollow-up on Ms. Phillips concerns.
• Council Member Watts asked for a report on the need for a traffic signal at wheeler
Ridge and Teasley.
~ Council Member Watts requested a j oint meeting with the Economic Development
Partnership Board.
~ Council Member Watts suggested the formation of a Charter committee to address term
limits of council members.
• Mayor Pro Tem Kamp suggested the development of a spay/neutering ordinance for
anima s.
~ Council Member Heggins suggested an arrow signal on Bell and Prairie.
~ Council Member Montgomery stated that Denton County had three iron bridges they
needed to move and suggested the City look for a location for the bridges.
Mayor McNeill stated that he had attended a ceremony in Denton where 189 people from 46
countries became U. S. citizens.
F. City Manager's Report
City Manager Campbell did not have any items for Council.
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G. 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.
H. 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 adj ourned at 9:13 p.m.
PERRY R. MCNEILL
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS