Joe Holland
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 2:06:28
- Avg per meeting
- 7:02
- Segments
- 2842
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Top issues during term (20)
Community Development Grant Management
Directs federal housing and rescue plan allocations toward prioritized community projects.
Group Home Specific Use Permit
Unknown at this time.
Historic District Expansion
Staff resources and volunteer time dedicated to historical survey work.
Comprehensive Financial Policy Development
Aimed at stabilizing utility rates and protecting the city's high credit ratings.
Multifamily Development Moratorium
Data centers provide significant tax revenue, but the city is concerned about the long-term costs of infrastructure and potential revenue volatility.
Bond Issuances for Infrastructure
Involves multi-million dollar bond issuances and debt service allocations impacting municipal credit and taxpayer obligations.
Ethics Complaint Review
None.
Fire Department Promotions Process
Operational staffing costs are managed within the existing Denton Fire Department budget.
Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Encourages commercial development and retail tax generation along the US 380 corridor.
Missing Middle Housing
Property development potential was restricted for the private owner.
Waterford at Spencer Oaks Phase II Development
Financial terms and public benefit calculations are detailed in the supporting worksheets.
City Budget and Utility Fee Schedule
Total expenditure of $8,000 allocated from existing mayor and council contingency accounts.
Civil Service Interim Leadership Appointment
None directly associated beyond existing personnel budgets.
Public Art Project Updates
Funded through existing municipal budgets and capital improvement bond allocations.
Oversight of Bond-Funded Capital Projects
Involves oversight of the entire multi-million dollar 2023 Bond Program portfolio.
Public Utilities Board Meeting Cancellation
No direct financial impact, but ensures proper functioning of the board.
Ethics Code Training
The board noted that each complaint process incurs costs to the city and taxpayers.
Data Center Load Management
Could affect potential economic development revenues and future infrastructure upgrade costs.
Airport Operations and Planning
Settlement terms govern the resolution of the lease obligations.
Public Safety Recruitment
Testing and recruitment costs are part of the police department's budgeted operations.
Decisions during term (266)
Recorded while Holland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items (excluding pulled items)
Approval of Consent Item F (Energy Trading and Risk Management Software)
Approval of Consent Item N (Solid Waste Disposal Contract with Parker Waste Services)
Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation of USIC Locating Services Utility Locating Contract
Recommendation of Wholesale Transmission Charges Payment
Recommendation of Tax-Preferred Obligation Reimbursement Ordinance
Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $300,000,000 in principal amount of "City of Denton Utility System Revenue…
Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas for an Operational Yield Study of…
Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas Home-Rule Municipal Corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment Number Two (2) to the Power Purchase Agreement between the City and Yellow…
Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Wise County, providing for a discount…
Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with the Town of Little Elm, providing for a…
Approval of Minutes
Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center Expansion Public Art Evaluation Committee Appointments
Consider approval of the minutes from the August 26, 2026, meeting.
Consider, hold discussion, and take action on the appointment of the Interim Acting Civil Service Commission Director according to Chapter 143.012.
Hold discussion and take action on the proposed 2027 Source Material List for the Fire Department promotional examinations.
Approval of August 26, 2026 Minutes
July 22, 2026 EDPB Meeting Minutes
Voting record (19)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
Ratification of Police Meet and Confer Agreement
Street Renaming for Hilltop Road
Street Renaming for Bonnie Brae Street
Expressed concern that the street naming would be confusing for residents and deliveries.
Approval of Consent Agenda (excluding Item Q)
Approval of Third Amendment to UNT Memorandum of Understanding (Consent Item Q)
Approval of Municipal Services Agreement for West Annexation
Approval of Service Plan for West Annexation
Approval of Resolution Placing Proposed Tax Rate on Agenda and Setting Hearings
Approval of Resolution for Data Center Moratorium Hearing Schedule
Approval of Atmos Energy Rate Settlement Ordinance
Approval of Texas Water Development Board Financing Agreement
Airport Advisory Board Nomination (Will Bass)
Whoever succeeds Council Member Villarreal should have the opportunity to make appointments at his or her pleasure.