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Minutes August 30, 1988 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 30, 1988 211 The Council convened into a joint meeting with the Airport Advisory Board at 4:00 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. PRESENT: Mayor Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins, Council Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and McAdams ABSENT: None Executive Session: A. Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 62S2-17 ¥.A.T.S. Be 1. Considered settlement in Maverick vs. City of Denton. Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. C. Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. No further action taken. After a short recess, the Council reconvened into Executive Session at 5:21 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. Executive Session: A. Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17 ¥ .A.T.S. Considered approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a compromise and settlement agreement in litigation styled Maverick Aircraft, Inc. vs. the City of Denton and consent to assignment of lease. Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V .A.T.S. Personnel/Board Appointments 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. -- Under Sec. No further action taken. 212 City Council Minutes August 30, 1988 Page 2 The Council convened into Work Session at 5:37 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. 1. The Council held a discussion regarding the possible establishment of a Denton Environmental Health Unit. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, reported that the City had received notification from the County that the County would no longer provide environmental health services to the County as of October 1, 1988, but would continue to provide clinical services at no cost to the City. This notification had afforded the City 50 days in which to get a City unit organized, people hiredand forms printed. Preliminary work done in May of 1987 by a City Task Force studying environmental health services had been used in formulation of a City unit to establish level of service and budget. Mr. Harrell stated staff was requesting from Council preliminary approval of the 1988/89 budget for an Environmental Health Unit and permission for City Staff to spend $10,000 to get the department functional and operational. Mr. Harrell stated that Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services, would outline the program for the Council. Mr. Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services, reported the budget request for the 88/89 fiscal year would be $116,489. This request would allow for three sanitarians and provide supervisory personnel from current staff making one supervisor in charge of this unit and Animal Control. The initial location of the unit would be in the basement of City Hall. Inspection fees would remain the same as those charged by the County. The City had been approached by other cities in the County who would be without environmental service asking if it would be possible to contract Denton services. Council expressed concern that Denton be the primary responsibility, and this unit be up and running before establishing any contracts. Council Member McAdams expressed concern about present staff being used in the supervisory position. Council Member Gorton questioned space availability for issuing health permits and training. Mr. Angelo assured Council the health unit would be a separate agency, and arrangements had been made to use the Civil Defense Room for training once a week for one hour for the next few months. Mayor and Council Members agreed that this plan was acceptable, and Mr. Angelo should proceed with the establishment of an environmental health unit. City Council Minutes August 30, 1988 Page 3 2. The Council received 1988-89 Budget Workshop and Presentations for the following agencies: A. North Texas Fair Association Mr. Bob Howard, Vice President in Charge of Finance, presented the North Texas Fair Association budget. Mr. Howard outlined budget expenses for the year and presented a schedule of events held at the fairgrounds. Other revenues for the Association were generated through the Fair and rentals. Lalor Funds represent about 25% of their total budget. B. Greater Denton Arts Council Mr. Herbert Roll, Executive Director, presented the Greater Denton Arts Council budget. Mr. Holl reported that Lalor Funds were significant to the Arts Council because other funding was changeable and designated in nature. Council Member Hopkins asked if rental fees charged attempted to recover legitimate costs. Mr. Holl reported rental fees charged with a structure that charges members and non profit organizations less do recover legitimate costs. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, asked if any attempt would be made to repay the loan made from the Building Fund to the General Fund. Mr. Holl indicated that although it was not shown in the budget plans, they were to begin repaying this loan at a rate of $500 per month beginning in September of 1988. C. Denton County Historical Foundation Mrs. Myrtle Watson, Vice Chairman and Chairman Elect, presented the budget for the Denton County Historical Foundation. Council Member McAdams asked if any plans had been made to address the issue of black history in Denton. Ms. Watson indicated that some oral histories had been collected, and black history was a part of their collection that was growing. D. Denton Visitor/Convention Bureau Mr Bob Woodin, President, with support of JoAnn Ballantine, Staff Director, presented the budget for the Denton Visitor/Convention Bureau. This new budget represented some cutbacks in programs due to less funds. Council Member Gorton asked how many salaries were reflected in this budget. Mr. Woodin indicated that there were three. Council Member Hopkins asked if the Bureau had any other source of revenue. Mr. Woodin indicated that the Bureau was funded totally by Lalor Funds. 213 Council Minutes August 30, 1988 Page 4 Ms. Ballantine asked the City check to make sure hotels and motels were reporting accurately and that they were collecting and reporting properly. John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, indicated that this could be done by hiring someone to go in and audit hotel/motel records. Mayor Stephens reported the supply of official keys to the City was dwindling and asked for the Bureau's assistance in acquiring a new supply. 3. The Council considered approval of taking a record vote on the tax rate for Fiscal Year 1988-89. No discussion followed. Boyd motioned, Ayer seconded that no action be taken on the tax rate. Motion carried unanimously. The Council reconvened into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. Executive Session: A. Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17 V.A.T.S. 1. Considered approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a compromise and settlement agreement in litigation styled Maverick Aircraft, Inc. vs. the City of Denton and consent to assignment of lease. B. Real Estate -- Under Sec. 2(f), Art. 6252-17 V .A.T.S. C. Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under Sec. 2(g), Art 6252-17 V.A.T.S. The Council reconvened into open session and took the following action: RESOLUTION NO. R88-054 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THAT CERTAIN LITIGATION STYLED MAVERICK AIRCRAFT, INC. VS. THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ET AL, AND A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF A CERTAIN AIRPORT LEASE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Minutes August 30, 1988 Page 5 McAdams motion, Hopkins 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. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Ray S t~ph~'ns, ~yor City ot Denton/ Texas Betty Will4/a/ns, Deputy City Secretary City of Denton, Texas 215 4220M