Minutes May 03, 1988CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 3, 1988
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. in the
Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem McAdams; Council Members Alexander,
Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and Hopkins.
ABSENT:
Mayor Stephens
1. The Council received an update on the Highway 2499
Project.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that a hearing was
scheduled for May 16, 1988 at the State Highway Department
concerning the project. Representatives from the City were
urged to attend to show support for the project. Svehla then
outlined the project including the funding for the project and
the steps involved in the Minute Order.
Mayor Stephens joined the meeting·
2. The Council convened into the Executive Session to
discuss the following items:
Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6-252-17
V.A.T.S.
Held a discussion regarding the proposed
settlement in Sherrill vs. City.
2. Held a discussion regarding Hawley vs. City.
Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17
V.A.T.S.
Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under Sec. 2(g),
Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S.
Considered appointments to the Low/Moderate
Income Housing Task Force.
.2.. Considered appointments to the Main Street
Task Force.
Considered appointments to the Solid Waste
Blue Ribbon Committee.
4. Considered appointments to the
Beautification Task Force.
5. Discussed nominations
Directors for NCTCOG's
Board.
for Officers and
1988-89 Executive
No official action was taken.
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The Council then convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem McAdams; Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and Hopkins.
ABSENT: None
Item #2 was moved ahead in the agenda order.
2. The Council considered approval of
appreciation for Paul Reed.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
a resolution of
"PAUL REED"
WHEREAS, Paul Reed is retiring after 29 years of dedicated
service to the City of Denton since his employment on
July 13, 1958; and
WHEREAS, during his career with the City, Paul Reed has
consistently
maintained an attitude of cooperation with and
dedication to the stated goals of the Fire Department
of the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, Paul Reed has exhibited outstanding expertise,
dedicating much time and effort in assisting with the
work of the Fire Department and has shown great spirit
in encouraging community involvement in the best
interests of the citizens of Denton; and
~HEREAS,
Paul Reed has always served above and beyond the
mere efficient discharge of his duties and has
responded to his duties in a loyal, trustworthy
and extremely faithful manner, in a spirit of
cooperation with his fellow employees, and in the
best interests of the citizens of the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DENTON:
that the sincere and warm appreciation of the City
Council be formally conveyed to Paul Reed in a
permanent manner by spreading this Resolution upon the
official minutes of the City Council and forwarding to
him a true copy hereof.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 5rd day of May, 1988.
ATTEST:
RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR
JENNIFER WALTERS, 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 "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Reed thanked the Council for the resolution of
appreciation.
The Mayor presented the following proclamations:
A. Better Hearing and Speech Month
B. National Drinking Water Week
The Council returned to the regular agenda order.
1. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the
regular meetings of April 5, 1968 and April 19, 1988.
Council Member Ayer asked that a correction be made in the
April 5, 1988 meeting. Item #9 stated that a motion to
reconsider had been made when in fact it was a request to
reconsider. He asked that the minutes be corrected.
Hopkins motion, Alexander second to approve the minutes as
corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Item #2 was considered earlier in the meeting.
3. The Council received a presentation by Ken Gold/Bill
Fitzpatrick/Eddie Woodruff regarding fire fighter salaries and
holiday pay.
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Ken Gold, Fire Fighters Association, thanked City Manager Lloyd
Harrell, Deputy City Manager Rick Svehla, and Fire Chief John
Cook in their efforts to partially restore fir.fighter holiday
pay. The Association appreciated their cooperation in working
with the fir.fighters to reduce their losses in annual salary.
With their help, the fir.fighters were able to restore about
half of the $40,000 the fir.fighters saved during fiscal year
1987-88. The fir.fighters were ready to work with City
management to find a permanent and equitable solution to the
question of fir.fighter holidays. The Association also wanted
to thank Mayor Stephens for listening to them and helping them
find a solution to a very difficult issue. The Association
pledged to work with City management on a meaningful increase
in firefighter salaries and benefits for fiscal yearly
1988-89. Their main priority was still to get fir.fighter
salaries up to least the area average and to try and recoup the
losses they had in fiscal year 1987-88. They were willing to
wait for an October solution.
Mayor Stephens thanked Mr. Gold and stated that they
appreciated the Association working with the members of the
staff to resolve the situation so that it did not get out of
hand.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that special credit went to
Chief Cook and Deputy City Manager Svehla in holding very
meaningful discussions and thanked the firelight.rs for
recognizing some monetary constraints the City had.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Stephens asked that item 4.A.7. be pulled for special
consideration.
McAdams motion, Hopkins second to approve the Consent Agenda
with the exception of Item 4.A.7. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Bid #9844 - Airport Sanitary Sewer
2. Bid #9845 - Congress St. Paving ~ Drainage
3. Bid #9851 - Cooling Tower Repair
4. Bid #9847 - Padmount Switchgear
5. Bid #9856 - Security Camera System
6. P.O. #84184 - General Electric Co.
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B. Tax Refunds
Consider approval of a tax refund for Laura
K. Sacher $517.45.
Consider approval of a tax refund for Louis
L. Simpson - $908.05.
Consider approval of a tax refund for West
American Mortgage Co,/Les Robertson - $537.30
Item 4. A. 7. was considered.
7. P.O. #84205 - Advanced Control Systems
Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Utilities, stated that this
item would implement a voluntary air conditioning cut-off
program for businesses during the summer months when close to
peak consumption. He presented the details of the program.
McAdams motion, Alexander second to approve Consent Agenda Item
4.A.7. Motion carried unanimously.
5. 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. 88-076
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.
McAdams motion, Hopkins second the adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "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.
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The following ordinance was considered:
No. 88-077
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR EMERGENCY PURCHASES OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motion, McAdams second to adopt the ordinance.
vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
Motion carried unanimously.
On roll
Gorton
"aye."
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
providing for the expenditure of funds for emergency purchases
of materials, equipment, supplies or services in accordance
with the provisions of state law exempting such purchases from
requirements of competitive bids.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 88-078
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 vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "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. 88-079
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.
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Hopkins motion, McAdams second to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye."
Motion carried unanimously.
6. The Council was to approve an appointment to the
Building Code Board.
This item was not acted on.
7. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following items:
A. Reminded Council of the hearing before the State
Highway Commission in Austin on May 16, 1988.
B. Reminded Council of a Special Called Meeting for
May 10, 1988 to canvass the election results of
the Council election to be held May 7, 1988.
There was no official action taken on Executive
Session items of legal matters, real estate, personnel or-board
appointment.
9. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council
Members for future agendas:
A. Mayor Pro Tem McAdams requested more detailed
cost information regarding the possible
restoration of a swimming pool at TWU.
10.
discuss the following items:
The Council reconvened into the Executive Session to
A. Legal Matters
V.A.T.S.
Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17
1. Held a discussion regarding the proposed
settlement in Sherrill vs. City.
2. Held a discussion regarding Hawley vs. City.
B. Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17
V.A.T.S.
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C. Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under Sec. 2(g),
Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S.
Considered appointments to the Low/Moderate
Income Housing Task Force.
2. Considered appointments to the Main Street
Task Force.
Considered appointments to the Solid Waste
Blue Ribbon Committee·
4. Considered appointments to the
Beautification Task Force.
5. Discussed nominations for Officers and
Directors for NCTCOG's 1988-89 Executive
Board.
The Council reconvened into open session and took the following
action:
4. Considered appointments to the
Beautification Task Force.
Directed that a letter be drafted requesting
Mable Devereaux, Betty Shaw, Jim Render, Mike
Cochran, Sam Marino, John Cooper, Bonnie Taylor
and Jeanne Morrison to remain on the Task Force
to complete the work begun by the original Task
Force.
S. Discussed nominations for Officers and
Directors for NCTCOG's 1988-89 Executive
Board.
Approved Mary Ann McKenzie as citizen
representative and Jim Alexander as
Executive Board representative.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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