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MInutes April 09, 198761 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 9, 1987 The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. PRESENT: Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Alford; Council Members Alexander, Chew, Hopkins, McAdams, and Riddlesperger. ABSENT: None 1. The Council received a report regarding the upgrading of the radio system. Rick Svehla, Assistant City Manager, stated that this would be a gradual solution to the problem of the radio system. It would not be a big impact on the budget all at one time. The problems with the system had been reviewed and a tentative plan to structure the problem had been worked out. The proposed system would be a state-of-the-art system and would allow for sub-frequencies that would not interfere with other frequencies. It would utilize a computer system with little delay in getting on the system. Svehla listed several conditions that existed in the current system which included a key-up problem in which the system was dead when someone was using the system and others would have to wait for that person to finish, the age of the system which was purchased in the mid-1960's. The cost of the new system would be $1 million for what was termed the backbone of the system which included putting on the Fire Department and Police Department and the beginning equipment. Svehla also stated that 95% of the time, 100% of the City would be covered and that it could also tie in to the 911 emergency system. He asked the Council for permission to talk with other entities in the area which woula consider joining Denton in this venture and and then to proceed with the program. Council Member Alexander asked if the initial money would be on hardware - radios, consoles, etc. Svehla replied yes that the original money would be for the backbone equipment. Alexander asked about service for others joining the system - who would be responsible for the maintenance for those systems. Svehla replied that the City would be responsible only for the maintenance of the backbone system. The other entities would be responsible for their own equipment. Alexander asked about maximum capacity of the system. City of Denton City Council MinUtes April 9, 1987 Page 2 Svehla stated that the maximum capacity of radios on the system was approximately 3,000. He stated that the backbone of the system would be located at the power plant with the microwave system. At that location, there would always be power for the microwave system because of the emergency backup power generator. Ray Wells, Superintendent-Metering and Substations, stated that the reasons for choosing the power plant were that it was manned 24 hours, it had high security, it had backup power, and the area was uncluttered with other buildings and towers. Mayor Stephens asked if there would be a tax increase associated with the purchase of the system. Svehla repiled no that through budgeting and from the auxiliaries, the money for the system would not require a tax increase. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the old system was running out of capacity. Council Member Alexander observed that this would be a good window of opportunity for the City of Denton. The consensus of the Council was to proceed with the system. 2. The Council considered a possibility of increasing the property citizens over 65 years of age. report regarding the tax exempt status for Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was an item that was held for the new Council for discussion on the 1987-88 budget. The current tax exemption was $16,000 over the regular homestead exemption. The effect on the City budget would be for every $1,000 increase, the cost for the City would be $12,425.00. He felt that a long term goal was needed but that the timing was not good. If there was going to be a change in the exemption, a formal ordinance needed to be passed by May/1. He felt that it might be better if this issue were discussed with the other upcoming budget issues. The elderly could be a major budget issue and a goal could be where to go with the exemption. Council Member Riddlesperger felt that looking at the exemption during the budget process would be a good idea. This year was not the year to increase the tax exemption due to the declining sales tax revenues. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 3 The consensus of the Council was to look at this issue as a separate item-during the budget process. 3. The Council convened into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, real estate, personnel and board appointments. No official action was taken. The Council then convened into the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Alford; Council Members Alexander, Chew, Hopkins, McAdams, and Riddlesperger. ABSENT: None The Mayor presented a proclamation regarding "Fair Housing Month". Jeff Meyer, Director of Planning, accepted the Proclamation. The Mayor presented a proclamation regarding "Denton County Day" honoring A.E. Wyatt and the Denton Chamber of Commerce. 1. The Council received an invitation from the Executive Committee of the Denton Area Come Alive Crusade for public officials to attend Crusade meetings. Richard Barrett, Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Denton Area Come Alive Crusade, extended an invitation to the Mayor and Members of the City Council to attend the Crusade meeting, Monday April 13, 1987. 2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the special call meeting of January 27, 1987; the regular meeting of February 3, 1987; and the regular meeting of February 17, 1987. McAdams motion, Riddlesperger second to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. e Item #3 was removed from the agenda. 4. The Council received a request from Kay Lamb, Calhoun Junior High, to close one block of Congress Street on May 8 for "Cougar Day". Kay Lamb, a representative of the Calhoun PTA, requested that the block of Congress between Alice and Denton Streets be closed 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., May 8 for "Cougar Day". Riddlesperger motion, Alford second to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 4 5. The Council received a request from Zachary Tucker, Activities CoQrdinator-Greek Affairs of NTSU to solicit funds for United Way from the following City streets April 11, 1987: Eagle and Ave. C; Loop 288 and I35; Ave. D and I35; Carroll and University; Bell and McKinney. Alan Partain, representing Zachary Tucker, stated that during Greek Week funds were raised for United Way. This would be the third year that the Greeks had solicited for funds and he asked the Council to consider their request. Hopkins motion, Alford second to approve the request. carried unanimously. Consent Agenda Motion Alford motion, Chew second to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda 1. Bid ~9715 - Re-Roof Police Station e 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bid ~9716 - Capacitors Bid #9724 - T.V. Sewer Inspection System Bid ~9726 - Repair Cooling Tower Bid #9727 - Disposal of PCB Material Bid #9736 - Truck Cab Chassis Bid ~9732 - Auto, Commercial & Industrial Batteries 8. Bid # 9734 - Sod for Airport 9. Bid #9702 - Greenfield Woods Paving Participation 10. Bid #9709 - Hickory Creek Road School Paving Participation 11. Bid #9722 - Phoenix Apartments Rehabilitation 12. Bid # 9728 - Gleenwood Lane Paving & Drainage Sale of Personal Property 1. Bid ~9738 - Sale of Digger Derrick City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 5 C. Tax Refunas De Consider approval of a tax refund - Anna G. Tanner - $549.02 e Consider approval of a tax refund - Denton Savings and Loan Association - $3,048.35 Consider approval of a tax refund - One Oak Place Denton, Limited - $1,180.35 Plats and Replats Consider approval of preliminary plat of the Beaty Addition, Lot 1, Block 1. Consider approval of preliminary plat of the Grace Temple Baptist Church Addition, Lot 1, Block 1. e Consider approval of preliminary and final replat of part of Lots 14 and 15 of the W.J. Wheeler Addition. 7. Ordinances A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of contracts for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or services. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-056 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motion, Alexander second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "ayes" Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of contracts for public works or improvements. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 6 The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-057 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS OR IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Alford motion, McAdams second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "ayev" Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Rid~lesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a consulting contract to Albert H. Halff and Associates, Inc. relative to engineering services. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-058 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND ALBERT H. HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Rick Svehla, Assistant City Manager, stated that this was a contract for design work on a bridge. Chew motion, Hopkins second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call voter McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew '~aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a contract between the City of Denton and the North Texas Umpires Association for officiating softball games for City leagues. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-059 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE NORTH TEXAS UMPIRES ASSOCIATION FOR OFFICIATING SOFTBALL GAMES FOR CITY LEAGUES AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 7 steve Brinkman, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that this item would provide for services of officials for the adult softball games. McAdams motion, Alexander second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander'"aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and Denton Boys Baseball, Inc. for recreational programs sponsored by the Parks and Recreational Department. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-060 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DENTON BOYS BASEBALL, INC. FOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Alexander motion, Chew second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. F. This item was removed from the agenda. G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance increasing storage and impound fees. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-061 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 24-131 OF CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that these fees would be storage charges for the City. 68 City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 8 Hopkins motion, McAdams second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, 8cAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. H. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of Denton and Denton County for ambulance services. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-062 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DENTON COUNTY FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. McAdams motion, Chew second to aaopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. I. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance instituting annexation of approximately 80.82 acres being part of the James Coltart Survey, Abstract 288, and located northwest of Loop 288, north of Kings Row, and west of Farris Road. (A-42) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.) The following ordinance was considered: NO. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A TRACT OF LAND CONTIGUOUS AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; BEING ALL THAT LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 80.82 ACRES OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DENTON, STATE OF TEXAS AND BEING PART OF THE JAMES COLTART SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 288, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS; CLASSIFYING THE SAME AS AGRICULTURAL "A" DISTRICT PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motion, Chew second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McA~ams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 9 J. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing fop temporary no parking on both sides of North Carroll Blvd. from 250 feet north of Fain Street to Sherman Drive during the Spring Fling on May 2 and 3, 1987 and authorizing Spring Fling banners to be hung over various City streets. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-063 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON BOTH SIDES OF CARROLL BOULEVARD TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY FEET (250') NORTH OF FAIN STREET TO SHERMAN DRIVE DURING THE ANNUAL SPRING FLING TO BE HELD MAY 2 AND 3, 1987; ALLOWING BANNERS TO BE HUNG ABOVE PUBLIC STREETS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services, stated that the no parking along Carroll Blvd. would allow access for emergency vehicles to the nursing homes in the area. The banners were advertisements for the Spring Fling. Riddlesperger motion, Alford second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "ayet" Alexander "ayet" Hopkins "ayes" Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "ayes" Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. The Council considered the supplemental agenda items. 1. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a contract providing for wastewater service between the City of Denton and the Town of Hickory Creek. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-064 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE TOWN OF HICKORY CREEK: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Public Works, stated that this item was late for the agenda packet because the Town of Hickory Creek returned the contracts on Friday after the packets had already been delivered to Council. Action was needed on this item as soon as possible. The Public Utility Board had recommended approval. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 10 McAdams motion, Alford second ~o adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, ScAdams "aye," ~klexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 2. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a contract providing for the interim sale of wholesale treated water between the City of Denton and the Town of Hickory Creek. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-065 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR THE INTERIM SALE OF WHOLESALE TREATED WATER BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE TOWN OF HICKORY CREEK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Utilities, was a water contract in conjunction with contract with Hickory Creek. stated that this the wastewater McAdams motion, Hopkins second to aaopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperger "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 8. The Council considered a recommendation regarding the City Secretary position. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, recommended Jennifer Walters for appointment as the City Secretary for the City of Denton. Riddlesperger motion, Chew second to recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. approve the 9. The Council considere~ a recommendation regarding the appointment of a Deputy City Secretary. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, recommended Sharon Jordan and Cecile Carson for appointment as Deputy City Secretaries. McAdams motion, Chew second to approve recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Item #11 was moved forward in the agenda. ll. Miscellaneous matters from the city Manager City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 11 A. Elizabeth Evans was asked to give a brief presentation ~egarding Community Development Block Grant Week. Evans stated that April 11~18 was National Community Development Week and listed several activities going on for the week. B. Harrell reported that the General Obligation Bond rating had held at the same rate. Council convened into Executive Session to complete a discussion begun at the earlier Executive Session. Council returne~ to the regular agenda order. 10. Official Action on Executive Session Items. 3.B. Consider a formal response to the Flow Regional Medical Center's letter of March 6, 1987, regarding the lease of Flow Memorial Hospital. Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that in accordance with a letter presented to the City Council members and the members of the Commissioners Court on March 6, 1987, certain conditions were set forth as a prerequisite to continuing on with a lease agreement. Some of those requests conflict with provisions of the existing lease agreement and the County on March 23, 1987 voted to direct their attorney to prepare a letter to the Board of Directors of the 503 (C)(3) corporation advising the Corpora- tion Board that they consiaered these requests constituting an anticipatory breach of the agreement. This action was also for the Council's consideration. Riddlesperger motion, Chew second to direct the City Attorney to prepare a letter to the Board of the p~oposed 501(C)(3) Corporation in accord with the County position indicating that an anticipatory breach was taking place and that the City Council considered the contract null and void. This action would not prevent another agreement with the same or similar people. Motion carried unanimously. 12. New Business A. Council Member Alford urged a continuation in the City Council's efforts to work with the Chamber of Commerce for continued good interaction. B. Council Member Alexander noted that the three outgoing Council Members had made a major contribution to the City of Denton over the pa~t 6 years and that all the citizens of Denton were very grateful to them for all their hard work and effort. 71 7¸2 City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 12 13. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the regular municipal election held in the City of Denton on April 4, 1987. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 87-066 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF DENTON ON APRIL 4, 1987. Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, read the results of the election. Riddlesperger motion, Chew second to adopt the ordinance. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Alford "aye," Riddlesperg er "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 14. Adjournment Chew motion, Riddlesperger second to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Thursday, April 9, 1987, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. PRESENT: Mayor Stephens; Council Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams. ABSENT: None 1. Oath of office administered to newly elected Council Members. Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, administered the oath of office to the newly elected Council Members Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and Hopkins. 2. The Council consiaered election of a Mayor Pro Tempore. Alexander motion, Hopkins second to nominate Linnie McAdams for the position of Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion carried unanimously. 3. The Council presented resolutions of appreciation to Joe Alford, Mark Chew and Jim Riddlesperger. City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 13 The following resolution was considered: RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF "JOE ALFORD" WHEREAS, Joe Alford has served as a Councilmember of the City of Denton since April, 1981 and as Mayor Pro Tempore from April, 1986 until today; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton has been extremely fortunate in having enjoyed the dedicated and outstanding contributions of Joe Alford, and his efforts to make Denton a better city; and WHEREAS, Joe Alford, among his many contributions to the community, has served as state director of Texas State Florist Association, as a member, director and vice president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Board of Deacons of First Baptist Church, member of the National Committee for Economic Development and as president of the Regional Transportation Committee and is an active member of the Kiwanis Club; and WHEREAS, Joe Alford has also served as a director of the Heart Association and American Cancer Society; and WHEREAS, Joe Alford has always served above and beyond the efficient discharge of his duties in promoting the welfare and prosperity of the city, and has earned the full respect of his fellow Councilmembers and colleagues and citizens of Denton and loss of his services will be keenly felt; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Denton, acting on behalf of the citizens and staff, wishes to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the services of Joe Alford and the devotion he has given the City Council of the City of Denton, and hereby orders that this Resolution be made a part of the official minutes of this Council to be a permanent record of the City, and that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Joe Alford as a token of our appreciation. 73 74 City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City of Denton does hereby officially and sincerely extend its best wishes to the Honorable Joe Alford for a long and successful career as a member of our community. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of April, 1987. ATTEST: RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR JENNIFER WALTERS ACTING CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: DEBRA ADAM I DRAYOVITCH CITY ATTORNEY McAdams motion, Alexander second to approve the resolution. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. The following resolution was considered: RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF "MARK CHEW" WHEREAS, tonight, the City Council of the City of Denton loses one of its most valued members, Mark Chew, who was the first Black elected thereto in April of 1981 and who was the first Black selected by his colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore from April, 1985 until April, 1986; and City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 15 WHEREAS, Mark Chew's service to the community is evidenced by his -participation as a Board member of the Denton Kiwanis Club, Denton Hi-Noon Lions Club and Cross Timbers Council of the Girl Scouts of America, as well as the Denton County Mental Health Advisory Board; by his service as a member of the steering committee for Leadership Denton and the Denton Area Come Alive Crusade; as a member of the Denton High School Vocational Education Board and of the Board of Directors of Family Services; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton has been extremely fortunate in having enjoyed the dedicated and outstanding services of Mark Chew, and seek his continued support, which we know will be forthcoming; and WHEREAS, Mark Chew has always served above and beyond the mere efficient discharge of his duties in promoting the welfare and prosperity of the City, and has earned the full respect and admiration of his subordinates and fellow Councilmembers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the sincere and warm appreciation of Mark Chew, felt by the citizens and staff of the City of Denton, be formally conveyed to him in a permanent manner by spreading this Resolution upon the official minutes of the City of Denton, and forwarding to him a true copy thereof; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City of Denton does hereby officially and sincerely extend its best wishes to the Honorable Mark Chew for a long and successful career as a member of our community. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of April, 1987. 75 ATTEST: RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR JENNIFER WALTERS ACTING CITY SECRETARY City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 16 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH CITY ATTORNEY Boyd motion, Ayer second to approve the resolution. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. The following resolution was considered: RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF "JIM RIDDLESPERGER" WHEREAS, tonight, the City Council of the City of Denton loses one of its most valued members, Jim Riddlesperger, who was elected thereto in April of 1981 and has served for six years; and WHEREAS, in addition to his service as a Councilmember, Jim Riddlesperger has served as president of the North Texas State University Chapter of the Texas Association of College Teachers; as honor professor; as advisor to International Students; he has received a distinguished teacher award and has served as the chairman of Wesley Foundation Board; and as president of the Cross Timbers Girl Scout Council; and WHEREAS, Jim Riddlesperger has also served as a member of the Charter Revision Committee; chairman, Advisory Committee, Area Agency on Aging; as executive board member, North Central Texas Council of Governments; and as chairman of the Administrative Board, First United Methodist Church and professor emeritus, North Texas State University; and is currently president of the Denton Kiwanis Club and a member of the First Texas Silver Haired Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City of Denton has been extremely fortunate in having enjoyed the dedicated and outstanding services of Jim Riddlesperger, and seek his continued support, which we know will be forthcoming; and WHEREAS, Jim Riddlesperger has always served above and beyond the mere efficient discharge of his duties in promoting the welfare and prosperity of the City, and has earned the full respect and admiration of his subordinates and fellow Councilmembers; City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the sincere and warm appreciation of Jim Riddlesperger felt by the citizens and staff of the city of Denton, be formally conveyed to him in a permanent manner by spreading this Resolution upon the official minutes of the City of Denton, and forwarding to him a true copy thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of April, 1987. ATTEST: RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR JENNIFER WALTERS ACTING CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH CITY ATTORNEY McAdams motion, Alexander second to approve the resolution. On roll call vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "ayew" Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. The three former Council members thanked the Council for the recognition. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. The following items were presented by Lloyd Harrell, City Manager: A. A reminOer that the Texas Municipal League Region 8 dinner would be in Denton April 30, 1987 at the Sheraton. 78 City of Denton City Council Minutes April 9, 1987 Page 18 B. Council orientation would be April 16 and 17, 1987. Department presentations would be during the morning and tours of various City facilities during the afternoon. Any of the Council members were welcome to attend the sessions at the Service Center. C. A Council questionnaire regarding the upcoming budget was distributed. It was asked that the questionnaire be returned by Tuesday for tabulation and discussion on the 21st meeting. 5. New Business A. Council Member Boyd asked that at the City election district lines and realigning those lines. the Council look perhaps consider B. Council Member Gorton asked for a joint meeting of the City Council and the County Commissioners when Deloitte, Haskins and Sells presented their report regarding Flow Hospital. A tentative date of April 21, 4:00 p.m. had been set. e Executive Session The Council reconvened into the Executive Session to discuss legal matters, real estate, personnel and board appointments. No official action was taken. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. CIT~ SE CR~.TARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS CITY ~F DENTON, TEXAS 2642C