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Minutes May 10, 198874 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 10, 1988 The Council cQnvened into the Special Called Meeting 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 1. The Council considered approval of a resolution approving the temporary closing a portion o£ North Lake Trail between Auburn and Bowling Green for the purpose of a neighborhood block party. The following resolution was considered: RESOLOTION NO. R88-030 A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING NORTH LAKE TRAIL ON MAY 22, 1988; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Jim Englebrecht, neighborhood representative, stated that all of the residents in the area had signed the petition except for one who was on vacation. Hopkins motion, Alexander second to approve the resolution. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," 6orton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 2. Ordinances A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving a contract for purchase of land for the new Ray Roberts Water Treatment Plant. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 88-0 80 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM JAMES NEBLETT AND ONEITA NEBLETT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE CITY'S WATER PLANT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Utilities, stated that this was the first piece of property for the Lake Ray Roberts plant. The site included approximately 51 acres for a sale price of $4,000 per acre. The Public Utilities Board recommended approval. City of Denton City Council Minutes May 10, 1988 Page 2 75 Council Member Hopkins asked if there might be a problem obtaining additional property in the future. Nelson replied that he did not think so. Staff was currently in negotiations with adjacent property owners. He felt there would be' no problem obtaining an additional 22 .acres which would provide the approximately 50 acres needed for the complete site. Alexander motion, Gorton 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. B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Tippett and Gee, consulting engineers to perform a relay coordination study. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 88-081 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND TIPPETT AND GEE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PERFORM A RELAY COORDINATION STUDY; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING 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. C. 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 May 7, 1988. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 88-082 AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF DENTON ON MAY 7, 1988. Gorton motion, Hopkins 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes May 10, 1988 Page 3 3. Adjournment Gorton motion, McAdams second to adjourn. unanimously. Motion carried The Council convened into a Special Called Meeting in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem McAdams; Council Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and Hopkins. ABSENT: None 1. Oath of Office administered to newly elected Council Members. Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, administered the oath of. office to the following newly elected Council Members: Mayor, Ray Stephens; Council Member Place S, Jim Alexander; Council Member Place 6, Linnie McAdams. The Council held an election for a Mayor Pro Tempere. Mayor Stephens opened the floor to nominations. Council Member Boyd nominated Council Member Hopkins. With no further nominations indicated, McAdams motion, Ayer second to close the floor to nominations. Motion carried unanimously. The Council then voted on the nomination of Jane .Hopkins as Mayor Pro Tempore. Motion carried unanimously. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following items: Harrell reminded the Council about the bus trip to Austin regarding the 2499 Project. He asked for an indication o£ how many Council Members would like a seat reserved on the bus. 4. New Business No Council Member had an item of new business for future Council agenda~. City of Denton City Council Minutes May 10, 1988 Page 4 77 Executive Session The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. B. Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. 1. Considered acquisition of property for wastewater treatment plant expansion. Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. 1. Considered appointments to the Low/Moderate Income Housing Task Force. 2. Considered appointments to the Solid Waste Blue Ribbon Committee. 3. Considered an appointment to the Building Code Board· The Council then reconvened into open session and took the following action: Hopkins motion, McAdams second to appoint Cliff Reding to the Building Code Board. Study Session 1o The Council held a discussion regarding the proposed amendment of Articles 4.01 through and including Article 4.06 of Chapter IV of Article III of Appendix A (Denton Development Code) of the Code of Ordinances to provide for new and amended regulations and requirements for streets, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks· Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this item had already been to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Prior to scheduling for formal Council action, staff felt it would be helpful to have the Planning staff review the provisions in the new subdivision proposal. Cecile Carson, Urban Planner, reviewed the new provisions of the regulations which included street classification, street 78 City of Denton City Council Minutes May 10, 1968 Page 5 capacity, perimeter streets, off-site streets, medians, alley provisions, private roads, sidewalks, driveways/parking lots, and access to collector streets. After a lengthy discussion of the various provisions of the regulations, Mayor Stephens suggested another study session on the item before reviewing the actual ordinance. Gorton motion, McAdams second to adjourn. unanimously. Motion carried RAY STEPHENS, MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS 2914C