Public Meetings - Denton, Texas

This special called meeting of the Denton City Council began at 2:00 p.m. with a work session in the Council Work Session Room, followed by a closed meeting, and reconvened in open session at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda covered a work session with reports, a public hearing on data center development code amendments, and numerous consent and individual consideration items. No minutes or transcript were provided for this meeting, so actual discussion content and vote tallies are not available; the summary below reflects the items as listed on the agenda. Work Session (2:00 p.m. – prior to closed meeting) - Staff Recognition: Presentation of recent awards and achievements; no discussion or action taken. - Citizen Comments on Consent Agenda: Residents could speak for up to three minutes on any consent agenda item. - Reports for Discussion and Direction: - Proposed Data Center Moratorium (ID 26‑1604): Staff presented and council discussed a potential moratorium on data centers; estimated discussion time 30 minutes. - Audit Follow‑Up Reviews (each approximately 15 minutes): - Energy Portfolio Management (ID 26‑1187) - Public Safety Communications (ID 26‑1188) - Wastewater System Operations (ID 26‑1189) Closed Meeting - Deliberations on a Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking Development One, LLC (public utility competitive matters, §551.086). - Consultation with attorneys regarding petitions for release from extraterritorial jurisdiction by HWY 377 Partners (Triple T Farms development). Consent Calendar (Items A‑AB) All items were recommended by staff or a board and were considered for approval en bloc. Key consent items included: - Approval of September 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes. - Appointments to the Library Board, Sustainability Framework Advisory Committee, and TIRZ 1 Board. - Dissolution of Community Partnership Committee and Committee on the Environment. - Amendment 2 to the Power Purchase Agreement with Yellow Viking (Public Utilities Board recommended 5‑0). - Acquisition of 0.3998 acres fee simple and 0.1494 acres drainage easement for the Ryan Road Widening Project ($150,531). - Non‑annexation agreements for approximately 10 acres near Milam Road. - Economic development agreement with Hickory & Rail Ventures, LLC for Stoke Denton ($158,000; EDP Board recommended 9‑0‑1). - Hotel tax revenue agreement with Denton Destination Marketing ($1,964,250). - Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Annual Internal Audit Plan. - Multiple professional service amendments and contracts (Halff Associates, McCall Parkhurst, Carollo Engineers, Black Rock Construction, Power Costs Inc., Subnet Solutions, Trimble, CapitalEdge Strategies, etc.). - Solid waste disposal agreements with Town of Little Elm, Community Waste Disposal, Parker Waste Services, Wise County, and Frontier Texas Ventures. - Resolution supporting TxDOT alignments B and B2 for Denton County Outer Loop. - Noise exceptions for Haunting Experience 5K Run (Oct 30) and Salute to Veterans races (Nov 1). Public Hearing - DCA26‑0007: Data Center Code Amendments – A public hearing was held on proposed amendments to the Denton Development Code, including revisions to Table 5.2‑A (allowed uses for modular and warehouse data centers), Subsection 5.3.6 (use‑specific standards), and adding a definition for Enterprise Data Center. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (5‑0). Council considered adoption of the ordinance. Items for Individual Consideration - Eminent Domain Authorization (ID 26‑1591): Ordinance authorizing acquisition of wastewater, temporary construction, and access easements along Milam Creek via negotiation or eminent domain. - Annexation (A26‑0005d): Second reading to annex 3.27 acres north of Ganzer Road. - Appointments – Main Street Advisory Board (ID 26‑0885). - Wholesale Transmission Charges (ID 26‑1587): Payment of $9,804,564.14 (Public Utilities Board recommended approval). - Economic Development Agreement with EquipmentShare.com Inc. (ID 26‑1155): Chapter 380 agreement for expansion of operations, with a not‑to‑exceed incentive of $926,975 (EDP Board recommended 8‑0‑2). - Reimbursement Resolution (ID 26‑1487): Declaration of intent to reimburse capital expenditures with tax‑preferred obligations (aggregate max $206,597,252; Public Utilities Board recommended 5‑0). - Bond Ordinances: - General Obligation Refunding Bonds up to $100,000,000 (ID 26‑1488). - Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds up to $300,000,000 (ID 26‑1489; Public Utilities Board recommended 5‑0). - Utility Locating Contract (ID 26‑1648): Five‑year contract with USIC Locating Services, LLC, not‑to‑exceed $10,526,000 (Public Utilities Board recommended 5‑0). - TML Region 8 Director Election (ID 26‑1691): Resolution to elect a director to the Texas Municipal League Board. Key Outcomes No decisions, votes, or final actions are recorded in the provided materials (agenda only; minutes and transcript unavailable). All items were presented for consideration by the Council. Board recommendations are noted where specified in the agenda (e.g., Public Utilities Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Partnership Board).

The Denton, Texas Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to convene a work session at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas. Agenda items included approval of prior meeting minutes, a final plat for a 5.089-acre Allsup’s West Denton Addition, two public hearings (a rezoning request and proposed Data Center code amendments), and a discussion of the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix. This summary is based on the agenda only; no minutes or transcript were available. Work Session - Planned at 5:30 p.m. for commissioners to request clarification of agenda items and receive staff responses. - Agenda item included PZ26-146 Meeting Questions, Responses & Handouts and an opportunity for staff briefings on consent and regular agenda items. Consent Calendar - PZ26-144: Consider approval of the August 26, 2026, and September 9, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes. Items for Individual Consideration - FP26-0016b: Request by Atwell LLC, on behalf of BW Gas & Convenience Real Estate LLC, for approval of a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Allsup’s West Denton Addition. The 5.089-acre lot is located on the southwest corner of U.S. Highway 380 and Western Boulevard in Denton, Texas. Public Hearings - Z26-0007: Public hearing and consideration of a request by Aimee Bissett of McAdams, on behalf of the property owner, to rezone approximately 3.757 acres from Residential 2 (R2) District to Light Industrial (LI) District. The property is on the south side of East University Drive, approximately 1,568 feet east of the intersection of East University Drive and North Trinity Road. The agenda text states the commission would consider making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission; the meeting notice indicates the Commission recommends and the City Council approves. - DCA26-0007: Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to the Data Center standards of the Denton Development Code, including Table 5.2-A (Table of Allowed Uses), Subsection 5.3.6 (Industrial Uses Use-Specific Standards for Modular and Warehouse Data Centers), and Section 9.2 (Definitions, establishing a definition for Enterprise Data Center). The commission was to make a recommendation to City Council. Discussion Items - PZ26-143: Discussion of the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix (Matrix 2026). Concluding Items - The agenda included provisions under Sections 551.042 and 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act for responding to inquiries, providing community interest reports, and making announcements, with no action required. Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or outcomes are documented in the agenda for the September 23, 2026, meeting. - The public hearings were scheduled for the commission to provide recommendations to City Council on the proposed rezoning and Data Center code amendments.

The City Council of Denton, Texas, convened a special called meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, beginning with a work session at 1:00 PM, followed by a closed meeting, and a regular session later in the evening. Public hearings were scheduled for 6:30 PM or after. Note: No transcript or minutes were provided for this meeting. The following summary is based solely on the posted agenda and does not reflect actual discussion, public testimony, or official votes. Work Session (1:00 PM) - Staff Recognition: Recognitions of recent awards and achievements (no council action). - Citizen Comments: Opportunity for public comment on consent agenda items. - Council Clarification: Questions on agenda items. - Work Session Reports: - Audit of City-wide Overtime (Project 046). - Council Member-Developer meeting disclosure policy. - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Internal Audit Plan. - Review of downtown TIRZ amendments and fee waivers for McAdams Haven (Permanent Supportive Housing). Closed Meeting - Deliberations on personnel matters for Interim City Manager, City Attorney, and City Auditor. Consent Agenda (Regular Session) Items A–Y were listed for approval as a block, including: - Excused absences for board members. - Funding agreements with United Way of Denton County (Barriers Fund, homeless assistance, HMIS licenses) totaling $178,000. - Development fee grant to Giving Grace for Love First project ($50,000). - Temporary license for Denton Day of the Dead Festival. - Appointment of Cynthia Burkett as Presiding Municipal Court Judge. - Policy amendment on Response Time and On-Call Duty. - Noise exception for Old Bear’s October Bins Sales Event. - Contract amendments and new contracts for professional services, park construction (Briercliff Park, Lily Cantu Playground), Bowling Green Park change order, public art for Fire Station No. 5, website DocAccess plug-in, temporary labor services, golf instruction, police investigation software (LeadsOnline), property and liability insurance, cyber liability insurance, emergency utility line locate services. - Adoption of FY 2026-27 Sustainability Framework Fund Workplan. Public Hearings (at/after 6:30 PM) - ID 26-1459: Moratorium on development of data centers. - ID 26-1580: Public hearing on FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget. The taxpayer impact statement showed a proposed tax rate of $0.548485 per $100 valuation, with a median homestead tax bill of $2,099.78 (a decrease of $202.70 from the current year). - A26-0007a: Petition for voluntary annexation of 28.212 acres near Jim Christal Road. - SRN 26-0002: Renaming a section of Hilltop Road to Hickory Creek Road. - SRN 26-0003: Renaming a section of Bonnie Brae Street to Old Bonnie Brae Road. Items for Individual Consideration (Continued) - A26-0007: Municipal Services Agreement for the annexed property. - ID 26-0564–0567: Adoption of FY 2026-27 budget, tax levy ($0.548485 rate), approval of tax rolls, and ratification of budget exceeding last year’s property tax revenue. - ID 26-0570: Updated fee schedule for Denton Enterprise Airport. - ID 26-1490–1493: Updated fee schedules for Development Services/Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, and Public Library. - ID 26-1552: Miscellaneous fees schedule for utility customers. - ID 26-1576: Updated Building Safety fee schedule. - ID 26-0568–0572: Rate adjustments for Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste/Recycling services. - ID 26-1516: Ratification of 2026-2030 Meet and Confer Agreement with Denton Police Officers Association. - A26-0007b: First reading of annexation ordinance for the 28.212-acre tract. Key Outcomes No documented outcomes are available because no transcript or minutes were provided. The agenda indicates that all items were placed before the council for action; however, the results of votes, amendments, or decisions cannot be reported.

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Denton City Council convened at City Hall (215 E. McKinney St., Denton, Texas) for a work session at 2:00 p.m., a closed meeting immediately following, and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The posted agenda covered work session reports, board appointments, a consent agenda, procurement contracts, policy amendments, special event requests, public hearings, and individual consideration items. The agenda was posted September 9, 2026. Because minutes and a transcript for this meeting were not provided, this summary reflects the posted agenda only and cannot confirm final council actions. Work Session (2:00 p.m.) - Citizen comments on consent agenda items, plus requests for clarification of items listed for public hearing and individual consideration. - ID 26-1221: Report, discussion, and staff direction regarding re-implementing [program name truncated in agenda] (estimated 30 minutes). - ID 25-2152: Report, discussion, and staff direction regarding an Audit Project (estimated 45 minutes). - ID 26-0971: Report and discussion regarding streamlining the City of Denton's boards (estimated 1 hour). - ID 26-0631: Report, discussion, and staff direction on pending City Council [item description truncated]. Closed Meeting - ID 26-1167: Deliberation on personnel matters under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 (Texas Open Meetings Act). The agenda stated any final action would be taken in open meeting, except as permitted by the Public Power Exception (Section 551.086). Consent Agenda Routine items listed for a single vote included: - ID 26-0048: Approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting. - Board nominations/appointments: Airport Advisory Board (ID 26-1389); Board of Ethics (ID 26-1513, Baker); Historic Landmark Commission (Cochran); Library Board (ID 26-1390); Planning and Zoning Commission (Riggs, Heck); Zoning Board of Adjustment (IDs 26-1394, 26-1382). - Relinquishment and quitclaim of a drainage easement and two public utility easements granted to the City by SAS [grantor name truncated]. - Noise exception under Section 17-20(c)(3)(f) for Monster Truck Wars on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (from 12:00 p.m.) and Sunday, September 27, 2026 (12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.); and a contractor noise exception for increased sound levels and variance in hours of operation. - Council contingency fund donations: $220 to Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (McAdams Haven Fund); $850 to Denton Holiday Lighting Festival; $850 to Texas Veteran's Hall of Fame Museum; additional donation amounts [truncated]. - Special events: October 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Elm Street between Hickory Street [truncated]; Thursday evenings October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026; October 18, 2026 from 7:30 a.m.; Denton Halloween October 1 through November 1, 2026; Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. [details truncated]. - ID 26-1411: Resolution amending Policy No. 106.09, "Position Evaluation, Classification, and Compensation Program," and repealing Policy No. 106.09, "Position Classification and Evaluation," to clarify and ensure equitable compensation. - ID 26-1417: Resolution amending Policy No. 107.09, "Tuition Reimbursement," for one year with the option for four additional one-year extensions (five years total). - Procurement: New Waste Concepts Inc. for one year with four one-year options, not-to-exceed $319,803.00 (Public Utilities Board recommended approval 6-0); Airgas USA, LLC for three years with two one-year options (Public Utilities Board recommended approval 6-0); an agreement not-to-exceed $164,000.00 with [Associates, Inc.]; rejection of all competitive proposals under RFP 8986 and award with four additional one-year extensions (five-year not-to-exceed $250,000.00); Techline, Inc. for communications inventory for Sections A and C for one year with four one-year options. - Authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children's [organization name truncated]. - Tax rate reference: The agenda listed a total tax rate of $0.595420 per $100 of value, a no-new-revenue rate of $0.515958 per $100 (also shown as $0.515598 in the agenda), a voter-approval rate of $0.553485 per $100, and a proposed rate of $0.548485 per $100. Public Hearings - DCA26-0004: Public hearing on adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Denton development code, including Subsection 3.7 (Measurements) and Mixed Use District-2 Single-Family Residential Guidelines; exhibits included Manufactured Housing Proposed Amendments (Exhibit 5) and the Draft Ordinance (Exhibit 15). Items for Individual Consideration - An item concerning the 2025-2026 budget and annual program of services to allow adjustments to funds allocated for personnel for the purpose of providing a one[-time provision; text truncated]. - An item for which the Public Utilities Board recommended approval (6-0) [item description truncated]. - Items under Texas Government Code Sections 551.042 and 551.0415 for informational responses and community interest reports (no action required). Key Outcomes No final decisions, vote tallies, or directives can be confirmed from the provided materials because the minutes and transcript for the September 15, 2026 meeting were not available. The agenda documented only proposed actions and recommendations, including Public Utilities Board approval recommendations of 6-0 for two procurement contracts (New Waste Concepts Inc. and Airgas USA, LLC) and nominations to multiple city boards. Any action on the closed-session personnel matter (ID 26-1167) was scheduled to occur in open session if needed.

The City of Denton Planning and Zoning Commission convened for a work session at 5:00 PM and a regular meeting at 6:30 PM on September 9, 2026, in the Council Work Session Room and Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda included consent agenda items, a public hearing for a Specific Use Permit, and a discussion of the project matrix. No meeting minutes or transcript were available for this meeting, so specific discussion details and outcomes are not recorded. Consent Agenda - FP26-0019a: Consideration of a final plat for the Denton I.S.D. Technology Office & Warehouse Addition on approximately 5.094 acres at the southeast corner of North Mayhill Road and Mills Road. Staff recommended approval. - AFP26-0004: Consideration of an amending final plat for Knights Landing on approximately 15.437 acres on the north side of Brush Creek Road, 392 feet east of US 377. Staff recommended approval. Public Hearings - S26-0004a: Public hearing on a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a Group Home use on approximately 1 acre on the east side of Fort Worth Drive (Hwy 377), about 750 feet south of Johnson Lane. The Commission was to make a recommendation to the City Council. Discussion Items - PZ26-140: The Commission discussed the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix. Key Outcomes No voting outcomes or decisions are recorded due to the lack of meeting minutes or transcription.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Denton, Texas, held a work session at 6:00 PM and a regular meeting at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in City Council Chambers. The agenda included approval of minutes from August 12, a consent agenda with two final plats, items for individual consideration (three final plats), one public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a group home, and a discussion of the Planning and Zoning Project Matrix. No minutes or transcript are available; therefore, the outcomes of discussions and votes are not documented. Consent Calendar - Consideration of the August 12, 2026, meeting minutes. - Final Plat of the RDO Addition (FP25-0027b) – approximate 10-acre site on south side of US 380, west of Masch Branch Road. - Final Plat of the Honey Farm Estates Addition (FP26-0011c) – approximate 9.24-acre site on south side of Sanders Road, east of Country Club Road. The consent agenda was recommended for approval by staff, but no action is recorded. Items for Individual Consideration - Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Lyda Addition (FP26-0018a) – 36.66 acres at southeast corner of Westcourt Road and Airport Road. - Final Plat of Lots 1-3, Block A, Denton Airport Industrial Addition (FP26-0017a) – 102.9888 acres on east side of Westcourt Road, south of Airport Road. - Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Allsup’s West Denton Addition (FP26-0016a) – 5.089 acres at southwest corner of US 380 and Western Boulevard. Each item included a request for approval and an extension request letter. No decisions are recorded. Public Hearings - Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Group Home (S26-0004): A public hearing was scheduled to consider a request for a group home on approximately 1 acre, east of Fort Worth Drive south of Johnson Lane. Staff requested postponement to the September 9, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. No action or public testimony is recorded. Discussion Items - Planning and Zoning Project Matrix (PZ26-130): The commission held a discussion regarding the project matrix. No details or outcomes are available. Key Outcomes No outcomes, votes, or decisions are documented for any agenda item. The meeting also included concluding items (Section 7) for responding to inquiries and reports on community interest items, but no specifics are recorded. Note: This summary is based solely on the agenda as no minutes or transcript were provided.

Consent Agenda - Minutes: Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 5 Special Called Meeting, and August 8 Budget Workshop. - Appointments: Confirmation of Kristi Gilbert as City Secretary; appointments to the Airport Advisory Board, Community Services Advisory Committee, Police Chief Advisory Board, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board, Public Art Committee, and Civil Service Commission. - Programs & Contracts: Homebuyer Assistance Program ($300,000 CDBG/HOME funds), Minor Home Repair Program (CDBG funds), Interlocal Agreements with Denton County (building permit exemption; park improvements on 10.2 acres at Evers Farm), Hunter Ranch Improvement District consent, Our Daily Bread Ready to Work Program amendment (total not-to-exceed $1,301,003), Kimley-Horn Clear Creek Interceptor amendment (total $4,180,600), RDO Equipment Co. contract for John Deere equipment ($1,806,000 over 5 years), UNT Memorandum of Understanding extension (until September 30, 2031), Kelmar background checks ($921,500 over 5 years), Texas Electric Cooperatives polymer insulators ($850,000 over 5 years), Terracon testing for Fire Stations 5 and 6 (amendment to $296,034), TxDOT traffic signal agreements (US 377, Eagle Drive, FM 2181), IFAC grant for ITS Master Plan ($1,000,000), and noise exceptions for Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, Arts & Autos, Ganesh Immersion, and Denton Blues Festival. Public Comments & Testimony - Pre‑registered speakers addressed the council on: City of Denton homelessness response (Stephanie X), proposed data centers (Anna Taus), hiring for City Manager (Willie Hudspeth, Larry Lawrence), proper meeting procedures (Vicki Byrd), and a $5 million vote vs. utility rate increase (Gerard Hudspeth). Open microphone opportunities were also available. The agenda did not include speaker positions or staff responses. Work Session Reports - DCTA Update: Receive a report and discuss an update from the Denton County Transportation Authority (estimated 45 minutes). - Preliminary FY 2026-27 Budget: Review the City Manager’s Proposed Budget and Schedule of Fees (estimated 60 minutes). - Special Events Sponsorship & HOT Funds: Discuss allocation guidelines and funding requests (estimated 30 minutes). - Audit Project 049 – Vehicle Management: Receive report and discuss findings (estimated 30 minutes). - Pending Council Requests: Workshop on city‑wide fiscal analyses, policies for city‑funded construction projects, and a 3‑year pilot for a Denton Eviction Advocacy Center (estimated 30 minutes). Items for Individual Consideration - West Annexation (A26-0005): Consider Municipal Services Agreement and Service Plan for approximately 3.27 acres on Ganzer Road. - 2026 Tax Rate: Resolution to exceed the no‑new‑revenue rate, schedule public hearings (September 15, 2026), and set a meeting for September 22, 2026. - Annexation Ordinance: First reading to annex the West property. - Data Center Moratorium: Resolution to impose a moratorium on data center development applications. - Atmos Energy Settlement: Ordinance approving a negotiated rate review settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid‑Tex Division. - Water Development Board Financing: Ordinance for utility system revenue bonds to finance waterworks improvements. Public Hearings - Voluntary Annexation (A26-0005b): Public hearing on the petition to annex 3.27 acres on Ganzer Road. Key Outcomes - No outcomes are recorded because only the agenda was provided; actual votes, approvals, or defeats are not available from the source material.