City of Denton Board of Ethics  After determining that a quorum was present, the Board of Ethics oft the City of] Denton, Texas, convened in a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, September 11,2024, at 3:15 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items  will be considered: ABSENT:  PRESENT: Chair Annetta Ramsay, Members David Zoltner, and Patricia Reinke  1. PRESENTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC  None.  2. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION  A. BOE24-030 Request for Advisory Opinion No. 24-002, received August 30, 2024, from Mayor Hudspeth concerning potential conflict ofi interest and improper use ofinfluence applicability and  recusal recommendation.  The item was presented, and discussion followed.  Member David. Zoltner motioned that there is no conflict ofinterest as defined by City ofl Denton's Code of Ordinances, Article XI: Ethics, Section 2-273(a) Conflict of Interest, Subsection 3 (a)-(f). Member  Patricia Reinke seconded the motion.  AYES (3): David Zoltner, Patricia Reinke, Annetta Ramsay  NAYS (0): None.  Member David Zoltner motioned that there is a potential of improper use of influence, per the City of Denton's Code of Ordinances, Article XI: Ethics, Section 2-273(e) Improper Influence. Member Patricia  Reinke seconded the motion. NAYS (0): None.  AYES (3): David. Zoltner, Patricia Reinke, Annetta Ramsay  Member Patricia Reinke motioned for the recommendations that Mayor Hudspeth recuse himself from  voting on the rate. Member David Zoltner seconded the motion. AYES (3): David Zoltner, Patricia Reinke, Annetta Ramsay  NAYS (0): None.  Members Zoltner, Ramsay, and Reinke commended Mayor Hudspeth on bringing this potential conflict  forward for discussion.  Next meeting will be October 7h, 2024 at 5:30p.m.    With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:39 p.m.  Annetta Chair  IaséphItad Recording Secretary  Ihpany  APPROVED ON:  le/z/2a4