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C~ty Council Minutes
July 21, 1987
The Council convened ~nto the Work Sess~.on at 5:15 p.m.
C~v~.l Defense Room.
the
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem McAdams; Council Members Alexander,
Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and Hopk~.ns.
ABSENT:
Mayor Stephens
1. The Council convened ~nto Executive Session to discuss
legal matters, real estate, personnel and board appointments.
More speci, f~.cally to hold a discussion on Maverick vs. the C~ty
of Denton. Thi. s ~.tem was pulled and the Council did not hold
an executive session at that time.
2. The Counc~.l held a discussion regarding a proposed
resolute, on adopting a Management Supervision Pay Plan Review.
Lloyd Harrell, C].ty Manager, stated that the study was an
update on the pay plans on the management/supervisory schedule.
Tom Klinck, Director of Personnel, stated that proposals went
out in October of 1986 and the Arthur Young Company had been
awarded the contract for the review.
Pat Colter, Arthur Young Company, presented an overview of the
study and the revisions suggested to the pay plan schedule. He
stated that the original pay plan had been put into effect ~n
1978-79 and that the plans were to be re-evaluated every f~ve
years or so. That had not been done due to budget
constraints. The f~nd]ngs of the review were: (1) the original
plan had maintained integrity within the plan but floated with
the market, (2) more levels with finer distinction between the
levels were needed in the pay grades, (3) m~n~mum
qualifY, cations needed to be better defined, (4) survey
improvements were needed, (5) a pay philosophy needed to be
established, (6) there were compensation problems at the lower
end of the job families. Recommendations suggested by Arthur
Young Company were: (1) ~mplementat~on of the Dec, si. on Band
Method, (2) survey actual salaries, (3) more private ~ndustry
emphasis, (4) temporary shadow ranges for some plans, (5)
implementation of a pay philosophy, (6) implementation of
adm~.n]strative procedures, (7) implementation of an appeals
committee.
Council Member Hopkins asked about budget constraints and the
January 1, 1987 date for beginning the new pay plans.
Harrell replied that the cost would be minor and that there was
already money set aside in the current budget to ].mplement the
pay plans effective January 1, 1987.
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3. The Counc~.l received an overview of the drainage
requirements.
Due to t~me lim~.ts, this ~tem was held for another work session.
6:30 p.m.
1. The Council received an update on the Ma~n Street
Project and a request for budget funding for the project.
Theresa Waller, representing the Central Business D~str~.ct
Association, stated that the Assoc~.ati. on had received
resolutions of support from the Historical Commission, the
Histor~.c Landmark Comm~.ss~on, the Chamber of Commerce, the
Central Bus~ness D~str~.ct Association, and the H~stor~cal
Museum. She stated that the organization was asking the C~ty
for money for a $43,000 budget as recommended by the Planning
and Zoni. ng Commi. ss~on. The Central Bus~ness D~str~ct
Association was currently requesting pledges from area
businesses to pay for the tra~n~.ng of the D~rector.
Council Member Alexander asked
officially beg~n.
when the project would
Waller replied that the Director would go through two weeks of
training at the beginning of January and then the project would
officially beg~n.
Council Member Boyd asked ~f the budget amount took ~nto
account the fact that the C~ty's budget year started ~n October
and the program would not beg~n until January.
Waller stated that she did not th~nk that the ~43,000 reflected
that t~me frame and that the budget could probably be reduced
one quarter.
Consensus of the Council was that the request would be
cons~.dered during the budget process.
The Council convened ~nto the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. ~n
the Counc~.l Chambers.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem McAdams; Council Members Alexander,
Ayer, Boyd, Gorton, and Hopkins.
ABSENT:
Mayor Stephens
1. The Council considered approval of the m~nutes of the
regular sess~.on of June 16, 1987.
Gorton, motion, Alexander second to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
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2. The Council held a presentation of the Beautification
Awards.
Bob Tickner, Superintendent of ParKs, presented the residential
catagory to Mr. U.J. Ramsey, 1301 Greenbrier and the commercial
category to Mr. Milton Hill representing the Morrison Milling
Company.
Mayor Pro Tem McAdams stated that it was a pleasure on behalf
of the City of Denton to present the awards for such beautiful
work.
3. The Council considered a request from the Firefighters
Association to solicit funds from various City street corners.
This item was pulled at the request of the Firefighters.
Public Hearings
A. The Council considered a petition of carter and
Burgess, Inc., representing Miller of Texas, requestIng
annexation of 73.334 acres of lan~ being part ot the s. Forrest
Survey, Abstract No. 417. (A-43)
Tile ~layor Pro Tern opened the public aear~ng.
Thad Brundrett, Carter an~ Burgess Engineers, spoke in tavor ot
the petition. He stated that the annexation ot ta~s property
would enhance alignment o£ the propose~ Lakeview Drive. It
would allow for a more efficient design of the road.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public nearing.
Cecile Carson, Urban Planner, stated that this request was for
additional property ~or the propose~ LaReview ~evelopment. The
annexation would allow for the continued progress in the
planned ~evelopment zoning and with tne development of the road
utility district in the area. The staff felt that the
annexation would be consistent w~th policies to add property to
make a more uniform boundary line for the City of Denton.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the annexation.
B. The Council considered a petition of Carter and
Burgess, Inc., representing Miller of T~xas, r~questing
annexation of 2.822 acres of land being part of the M. Forrest
Survey, Abstract No. 417. (A-44)
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The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing.
Thad Brundrett spoke in favor of the petition. The annexation
was for a small piece of property which was not in the
ownership of Miller of Texas at the time of the original
planned ~evelopment request.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public Hearing.
Cecile Carson, Urban Planner, stated that the same comments
applied to this annexation as was note~ in the previous
petition.
Consensus of the Council was to continue with the annexation.
C. ~he Council considered a petition o~ Miller o£
Texas requesting annexation o~ ±.~34 acres of lan~ being part
of the G. %~alker Survey, Abstract No. 1330. (A-45)
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing.
Thad Brundrett spoke in favor of the petition. ~e stated that
the same comments applie~ to th~s case as the previous petition.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor Pro Tem ciose~ the public ~]earing.
Staff comments were the same as for the previous petition.
Consensus of the Council was to continue wit~ the annexation.
5. Consent Agenda
Hopkins motion, Alexander second to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
A.Bids and Purchase Orders:
1. Bid ~9762 - ~nvelopes
2. Bid ~97~5 - Wire and Cable-Warehouse Stock
B. Plats and Replats
1. Consider approval of preliminary an~ final
replat of Lots 4-7, Block A, of the Golden
Triangle Mini-Mall Addition.
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C. Tax Refunds
Consider approval of a tax refund to First
Gibraltar Mortgage in the amount of $521.11
Consider approval of a tax re~una ~or James
R. Neblett in the amount of $~57.59.
Consider approval of a tax refund for
Claire's Boutique in the amount of $944.00..
D. Contracts
Consiaer approval of an annual maintenance
agreement with American Management Systems
Inc. on Financial System Known as "LGFS".
e
Consider approval of an annual agreement
with Control Data Corporation for software
maintenance on Payroll/Personnel System
known as "EIS".
6. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption o~ an ordinance
accepting competitive bias and providing ~or tn· award
contracts for the p~rchase of materials, equipment, supp±~es or
services.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 87-126
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR ~HE ~XPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Boyd Motion, Alexander second to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boya "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
amending Article I of Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordznances of
the City of Denton, Texas ("Plumbing Code") to provide for
adoption o~ the 1985 Uniform Plumbing Co~e; adoption o~
amenaments to the Uniform PlumPing Code; to provide for
additions thereto; and repealing all orainances in conflict
herewith.
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The following ordinance was considered:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-127
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON~ TEXAS
("PLUMBING CODE") TO PROVIDE FOR ADOPTION OF ?HE 1985
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONS
THERETO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT OF
$1,000.00 THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Hopkins motion, Boyd second to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye". Motion carriea unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
abandoning and vacating a b foot portion of a utility easement
located on Lot 4, Block A, of the JVS Addition, Phase I. (E-l)
The following orainance was considered:
NO. ~7-128
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND ~ACATING A CERTAIN UTILITY
EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Cecile Carson, Urban Planner, state~ that this was a request by
the property owner to abandon a 6' easement that presently had
an encrochment of their house and deck into a lb' utility
easement. In 1986, the Development Review Committee had a
request to abandon this portion of the easement before
construction of the house had begun. It recommended denial o~
the abandonment because the Utility Department felt that the
entire 16' easement was necessary for maintenance of the lines
in that area. After that ~ecision was made, t~le developer
proceed to build into the easement. Staff's understanding was
that there were two sets of pills set in the lot and the
measurement was done not excluding a section of right-of-way
that had been taken for Teasley Lane. Planning and ~oning
recommended by a vote of 4-1 to approve the abandonment. There
was no value placed on the easement.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that initially when this
case came before the Development Review Committee~ the decision
was made that a variance would not be granted because the City
needed to be consistent with all the property owners. Now the
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case was that the house had been built and the clos~ng of the
house could not take place unt~.l the easement question was
settled. At th~.s particular location, the Ut~l~.ty Department
d~.d not need all of the 16' easement. Staff reluctantly
recommended approval.
Council Member Ayer asked the ~.mpact ~f the request was den~.ed.
Carson stated that there would not be a clear t~tle to the
property because the C~ty would have the easement on record on
the plat.
Ayer asked ~f the Building Inspector was m~sled w~th the two
sets of pins or if the Building Inspector made an error.
R~ck Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that there was a 5'
piece of right-of-way dedicated to the City. Normally p~ns
were set on the property l~ne wh~.ch included that 5'
dedication. The set of p~.ns that were there that the C~ty
staff measured from did not ~nd~cate a problem w~.th the 16'
easement and the slab. There was no indication as to whether
the pins were set in error or set wrong deliberatly.
Mayor Pro Tem McAdams asked if there should have been two sets
of p~ns.
Svehla replied that normally when a developer or a surveyor
plats the property, he would set all of the property corners.
In this case, the property corner pins or the l~ne that was
closest to Teasley was the property line. A dedication was
done and then normally a second set of pfns was set at the
property corners.
Ayer asked ~f 10' was sufficient to get in any needed equipment
for repairs on the ut~.l~ty l~nes.
Svehla replied yes.
Gorton motion, Boyd second to table the ordinance until the
next meeting. On roll vote, McAdams "nay," Alexander "nay,"
Hopkins "nay," Gorton "aye," Ayer "nay," Boyd "aye," Motion
fa~led by a 4-2 vote.
Rhonda Yarborough, owner of the property, asked to speak before
the Counc~.l. She stated that her husband was the bui. lder of
the house. When they bought the lot, it was their
understanding that there was a 16' easement. In between the
time they bought the lot and actually closed on the lot, the
found out that another 5' of the property was donated to
Teasley Lane r~ght-of-way. It was their understandi, ng that the
16' easement had been measured from the 5' r~ght-of-way.
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Mayor Pro Tem McAdams stated that she felt that the Council was
be~.ng manipulated ~n this ~nstance and wanted to express that
and to ~nsure that th~s s~.tuat~on d~.d not occurr again.
Alexander motion, Hopk~.ns second to adopt the ord~.nance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "nayt" Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye". Mot~.on carri~ed w~th a
5-1 vote.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving Deloitte Haskins & Sells to beg~.n an audit of the
f~.scal year ending September 30, 1986.
The following ordinance was cons~.dered:
NO. 87-129
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DELOITTE,
HASKINSt AND SELLS AS AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1987~ AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Hopkins moti. on, Gorton second to adopt the ord_~nance. On roll
vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
7. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of
adopting a Management Supervision Pay Plan Review.
The following resolution was considered:
a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. R87-046
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION
COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT SAID PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Gorton motion, Alexander second to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
8. The Council considered a motion authorizing the
Aerobatics Internat~.onal use of the Denton Airport for an air
show September 7, 1987.
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. Th~.s ~.tem was pulled by the petitioners.
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9. The Council received a report from Mr. Carl Young
regarding traffic problems in Denton and the annual Easter egg
hunt.
Mr. Young did not attend the meeting.
10. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager
There were no miscellaneous matters reported by the City
Manager.
11. There was no Executive Session discussion held at the
Work Session.
12.
New Business
No items of new business were suggeste~ by the Council Members.
13. The Council convened into the Executive
discuss legal matters, real estate, personnel
appointments. No official action was taken.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
~N'I'9 E~ WALT-ERS
~TY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
Session to
and board
/LINNIE MCADAMS, MAYOR PRO TEM
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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