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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 20, 1988
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. in the
Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, and Gorton
ABSENT:
Council Member McAdams
1. The Council received an update on SPAN,
Denton, and University efforts to coordinate
transportation services.
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public
David Ellison, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that
objectives of the update were to provide an update on current
transportation conditions, seek Council approval to proceed
with further analysis of the situation, formally involve both
universities in the discussions and seek approval of the
concept from the Council. Ellison stated that a public
transportation system would (1) shuttle or transport the
general public to and from universities, downtown, major
shopping areas, major employment centers, medical facilities,
and high density housing areas, (2) combine, coordinate, and
better utilize resources devoted to transportation services
currently being provided by different entities in the community
and (3) pay for itself with no additional significant financial
outlays or potential for becoming a burden upon taxpayers. The
City would play the role of technical advisor among the groups
involved.
Council Member McAdams joined the meeting.
Roger Nelson, Administrative Aide, reviewed the past citizen
surveys regarding public transportation issues. He stated that
currently the City had only four providers of public
transportation - Denton Taxi which was the only provider
available to the general public; Texas Woman's University which
provided transportation only for students; University of North
Texas which only provided transportation for students; and SPAN
which provided transportation to the elderly and handicapped.
Nelson reviewed the possible funding available to organizations
including Section 18 and Section 9.
Staff recommended the following: (1) SPAN, Texas Woman's
University, University of North Texas and the City of Denton
form a coordinating team comprised of staff members familiar
with existing services provided by each, (2) North Central
Texas Council of Government b~ used a~ a technical consultant
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liaison between the coordinating team and transportation
agencies as well as~offering guidance for immediate and long
term planning issues and (3) the coordinating team prepare and
give regular report to leaders of involved organizations and
solicit support form the private sector once more concrete
plans are prepared and accepted.
Roberta Donsbach, SPAN, presented the background of SPAN's
involvement in public transportation.
Fred Pole, University of North Texas and John Erwin, Texas
Woman's University both stated that they were looking forward
to working with all involved entities.
Jerry Cott, representing the Chamber of Commerce, suggested the
possibility of having the Chamber included on the coordinating
team.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the proposed plan.
The Council held a joint work session with the Cable T.V.
Advisory Board at 5:50 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and McAdams.
ABSENT: None
CABLE T.V.
ADVISORY
BOARD PRESENT
Chairman Seligmann; Members Fearing, McNeill,
Carstarphen, and Whitten.
1. The Council and the Cable T.V. Advisory Board held a
discussion regarding the proposal for renewal of a cable
television franchise agreement between the City of Denton and
Sammons Communications, Inc.
Julia Moore, Administrative Analyst, presented the major terms
of the agreement some of which included: (1) an upgrade of
channel capacity from 36 to 60 channels, (2) an increase in
franchise fee payment from 3% to 5%, (3) an upgraded system
which would have two way service capability throughout the
entire system, (4) Sammons would pay a maximum of $35,000 for
refranchisement costs, (5) five access channels would be
provided for designated uses, (6) Sammons would provide $60,000
grant to the City for purchase of equipment to operate a Local
Government Channel. The Advisory Board was recommending that
Council continue the refranchisement procedure. A public
hearing would be scheduled for October 4, formal approval of
the terms of refranchisement and associated ordinance for
October 18, and adoption of the ordinance and agreement on
November 1, 1988.
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2. The Council convened into the Executive Session to
discuss the following:
A. Legal Matters -- Under Sec. 2(e), Art. 6252-17
VoA.T.S.
Discussed enforcement of settlement
agreement and security agreement in
connection with County vs. City, et. al.
B. 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.
The Council then convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Boyd, Gorton and McAdams.
ABSENT: None
The Mayor presented the following proclamations:
Jazzfest Day
American Business Woman's Day
1. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the
regular meetings of August 2 and August 16, 1988; the work
sessions of August 23 and August 27, 1988; and the special
called meeting of August 30, 1988.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins noted a typographical error in the
meeting of August 2, 1988 and requested a correction.
McAdams motion, Hopkins second to approve the minutes as
corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing on a proposed
annexation of 135 acres located south of Mills Road, east of
Mayhill Road, and north of McKinney Street adjacent to existing
city limits. (A-55)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
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Herbert McCurley spgke in opposition. He stated that the
School District was ~interested in purchasing his property and
asked that the Council postpone the annexation until after the
first of January as the real estate transaction might be
completed by that time and he would not be responsible for City
taxes on property he no longer owned.
Kenneth Stout stated that he had contacted a number of people
on the annexation list and had only one favorable response to
the annexation and that was the School District. He requested
a tax abatement until the residents decided they wanted to be
annexed into the City limits. He felt that more residents were
not in attendance of the meeting as there were many elderly
residents in the area who could not get to a night meeting.
Mrs. Billy Baker stated that she was happy with TU electricity
and did not want to become a part of the City of Denton.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Cecile Carson, Urban Planner, presented background information
regarding ownership and usage of the property in the area. She
reviewed the background information on the school plans for
building. She responded to citizen questions regarding
electric services - residents did not have to connect to City
utilities. The City would provide police/fire protection and
street maintenance. Carson presented an overview of the
annexation process stating that institution of annexation was
scheduled for October 11 with 90 days to complete the process
after that date. November 15 was the earliest date that could
be scheduled for final annexation.
B. The Council considered a petition of Wallace
Duvall requesting historic landmark (H) designation at 118-20
North Locust Street. The property was further described in the
William Neill Survey, Abstract No. 971. H-37 (The Historic
Landmark Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval.)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mike Cochran, Chairman - Historic Landmark Commission, stated
that it was important to have more buildings on the Square that
were designated as historical landmarks.
Nancy Hinckley thanked the City of Denton for encouraging
citizens to preserve historical buildings and felt that by
having the building designated a historic landmark one more
step might De taken to preserve the City's history.
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No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Elizabeth Evans, Planning Administrator, presented the history
of the building. The Historic Landmark Commission recommended
approval as did the Planning and Zoning Commission as the
structure met the following criteria: (1) the building
displayed character, interest, or value as part of the
development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City
of Denton, State of Texas, or the United States, (2) the
building that because of its location had become of value to a
neighborhood, community area, or the City, (3) the building had
value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride, (4)
the building embodied distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural type or specimen and (5) the building displayed a
relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites, or areas
which were eligible for preservation according to a plan based
on architectural, historic, or cultural motif.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-144
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, DESIGNATING
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 118-20 NORTH LOCUST STREET AS
A HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ARTICLE 28A OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF 92,000.00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Hopkins motion, Boyd second to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, McAdams 'aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins Waye," Gorton
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye."
Motion carried unanimously.
C. The Council considered a petition of Dale Irwin
requesting a variance of Article 4.09 of the City of Denton
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations at Carroll
Boulevard and Highland Street. This property was further
described as 0.927 acres in the William Loving Survey, Abstract
No. 759. Article 4.09 required the extension of a sewer line
across the full width of the development lot in accordance with
the Master Sewer Plan for the City of Denton. The petitioner
was requesting a variance from this extension requirement.
V-46 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
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The Mayor opened the .public hearing.
Dale Irwin stated that the request was to not put a sewer line
in a parking lot. The south end of a proposed project would be
a parking lot as it would not be suitable for a structure and
was thus requesting a variance.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the pubic hearing.
Elizabeth Evans, Planning Administrator, stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the variance as
it met the following criteria: (1) granting the request would
not violate any master plans, (2) the special or peculiar
conditions on which the request was based related to the
topography, shape, or other unique physical features of the
property, which were not generally common to other properties,
and (3) the special or peculiar conditions on which the request
was based did not result from or were not created by the
owner's or any prior owner's action or omission.
Alexander motion, McAdams second to approve the request for the
reasons cited by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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 a resolution adopting the
Denton Development Plan (1988) and considered a working
intensity map. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval.)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Bill Claiborne, Land Use Planning Committee, reviewed the
background of the revisions to the Development Guide which lead
to the Development Plan. He stated that the plan was a long
range development plan. Claiborne reviewed the major features
of the Plan and felt that the Plan let Denton remain a unique
City in the north central Texas area.
Sue Smith, League of Women Voters, read a statement in support
of the Denton Development Plan.
M. C. Birch spoke in opposition. He questioned why and how the
small land owners did not consult some of the other people in
the area about the plans rather than try to force it on people.
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Kenneth Stout objectgd to the building of parks in flood prone
areas as everytime the parks flooded, the facilities would have
to be redone.
Tom King felt that the Plan did not allow any change in zoning
within the City and that the only retail/commercial development
that could occur would be with large developers. He wanted to
see more freedom to build as the developer felt was the need
and not have to be restricted in zoning.
Claiborne was allowed five minutes for rebuttal. He stated
that the Plan preserved neighborhoods by restricting certain
types of development in certain areas. He stated that the
parks in the flood areas would be more biking, jogging and
hiking trails that would not require any equipment.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R88-057
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DENTON DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(1988) AND AN APPENDIX A INTERIM INTENSITY BOUNDARY
MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Gorton questioned the effective date of the
resolution and how it would affect any zoning cases currently
in progress.
Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that the resolution
would be effective immediately and was not retroactive to cases
filed on or before September 20, 1988.
The Council then considered the Appendix A interim intensity
boundary map.
Bill ClaiDorne stated that draft maps of the intensity areas
would determine how the City would be developed. He reviewed
the areas of the map and how the areas would be determined.
No one spoke in opposition to the Appendix A map.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
McAdams motion, Alexander motion to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, McAdams 'aye," Alexander 'aye," Hopkins "aye,'
Gorton 'aye,' Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
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3. Consent Agenda
Hopkins motion, McAdams second to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
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Bid #9887 - Padmount Transformers -
Distribution
Bid #9888 - Power Transformer - Sub-station
Bid ~9891 - Printing Parks and Recreation
Brochures for 1989
Bid 99873 - Repair Phoenix Apartments Phase
III contract revision/change order - repair
gas leaks.
Contracts
1.
Maintenance agreement with American
Management Systems - financial software
"LGFS" - $32,250. (The Data Processing
Advisory Board recommended approval).
Plats and Replats
Considered approval of preliminary plat of
Offenbacker Addition, Lots 2 and 3, Block
1. (The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval.)
Considered approval of preliminary replat of
Township II, Phase 2, Lot 4A, Block A. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval.)
D. Tax Refund
4. Ordinances
Considered approval of a tax refund for
David J. Ruckman.
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.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-145
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.
Hopkins 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.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the execution of a change order to a contract
between the City of Denton and Landmark Company for an increase
in the contract price.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-146
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CHANGE
ORDER TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND
LANDMARK COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT
PRICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams 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.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving the expenditure of funds for maintenance services to
the City's contract with American Management Systems.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-147
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON APPROVING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES PURSUANT
TO THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Alexander 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.
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D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
altering the prima f~cie speed limits established for vehicles
under the provisions of Section 169(b) of Article 6701d,
Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, upon portions of Mingo Road,
within the corporate limits of the City of Denton, as set out
in this ordinance; and providing a penalty of a fine not to
exceed $200 for the violation of this ordinance. (The Citizens
Traffic Safety Support Commission recommended approval).
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-148
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 169(b) OF ARTICLE 6701d, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL
STATUTES, UPON PORTIONS OF MINGO ROAD, WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DENTON, AS SET OUT IN
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT
TO EXCEED ~200.00 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated the Citizens Traffic
Safety Support Commission had considered this item at its June
meeting at the request of several citizens.
Hopkins motion, Ayer 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.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with NPH, Inc.
(d/b/a NPH Architects) for professional architectural services
relating to the design and construction of an addition to the
Denton Senior Center. (The Parks and Recreation Board
recommended approval).
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-149
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH NPH, INC. (d/b/a NPH ARCHITECTS) FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE DENTON
SENIOR CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Steve Brinkman, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that
staff was recommendihg hiring an architect to begin expansion
on the Senior Center. The architect being recommended was the
architect for the original building and was highly recommended
and qualified for the construction.
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.
F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
considering bids and awarding a contract for the construction
of improvements to Teasley Lane.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-150
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A COMPETITIVE BID AND PROVIDING
FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TEASLEY
LANE; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Stephens reviewed the options for the construction of
Teasley Lane and the presentation of options to the area
businesses.
Hopkins motion, McAdams second to adopt the ordinance.
Council Member Ayer asked what assurances the City had that the
work would be completed in the time frame stated.
Mayor Stephens stated that the low bidder had a superior
reputation for completing the work done on time. The
contractor had promised to keep close contact with the
sub-contractors. There was only a verbal commitment to
complete the work in a maximum time of 60 days of which the
contractor had stated would take only 45 days. There was a
penalty associated with the ordinance if the work was not done
within 60 days.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye,N Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
adopting the budget for the City of Denton, Texas, for the
fiscal year beginning on October 1, 1988, and ending on
September 30, 1989.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-151
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON
OCTOBER 1, 1988, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1989; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the amendments that
the Council had previously made to the budget were outlined in
Appendix A and would be formally incorporated into the document
upon adoption of the ordinance.
McAdams 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.
H. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
levying the ad valorem tax of the City of Denton, Texas, for
the year 1988; providing revenues for payment of current
municipal expenses, and for interest and sinking fund on
outstanding City of Denton bonds; providing for limited
exemptions of certain homesteads; and providing for enforcement
of collections.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-152
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE AD VALOREM TAX OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1988, ON ALL TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY ON
JANUARY 1, 1988, NOT EXEMPT BY LAW; PROVIDING
REVENUES FOR PAYMENT OF CURRENT MUNICIPAL EXPENSES,
AND FOR INTEREST AND SINKING FUND ON OUTSTANDING CITY
OF DENTON BONDS; PROVIDING FOR LIMITED EXEMPTIONS OF
CERTAIN HOMESTEADS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF
COLLECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins 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.
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I. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
adopting new water rate schedules; providing for a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date. (The Public
Utilities Board recommended approval)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-153
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW WATER RATE SCHEDULES;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Alexander 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.
J. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving an agreement between the City of Denton and Dave
Krause for communication line services.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-154
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DENTON AND DAVE KRAUSE PROVIDING FOR COMMUNICATION
LINE SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that
Council had had concerns at a previous meeting regarding a
commitment by the individual regarding a long term agreement.
A 91,000 downpayment had been agreed to by the individual which
would be applied towards the life of the agreement which
reduced the monthly payments.
McAdams 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.
K. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
of the City of Denton, Texas, establishing a fee to be charged
for any application for any building or parking lot permit for
any property to which the provisions of Article III of Appendix
C of the Code of Ordinances apply.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 88-155
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING A FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR ANY APPLICATION
FOR ANY BUILDING OR PARKING LOT PERMIT FOR ANY
PROPERTY TO WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE III OF
APPENDIX C OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES APPLY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Elizabeth Evans, Planning Administrator, stated that the
ordinance would establish a $30 fee for a landscaping permit.
Boyd motion, Ayer 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.
5. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution
approving budget adjustments for fiscal year 1987-88.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R88-058
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1987-88; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, stated that this
resolution would allow budget adjustments for departments which
were over budget amounts. Most of the overages were due to
unforeseen circumstances. The adjustments did not effect the
bottom line of the budget.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that Fire Operations was
the department with the most overage due to the retirement of
three employees. These employees, according to Civil Service
requirements, had to be reimbursed for up to 90 days of unused
sick hours and any unused vacation hours.
McAdams motion, Alexander second to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
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B. The Council considered approval of a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute an assignment of a
contract between the City of Denton and Dominion Bridge-Sulzer,
Inc. to Sulzer Canada Inc.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R88-059
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN ASSIGNMENT OF A ONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND DOMINION BRIDGE-SULZER, INC. TO SULZER CANADA
INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that
Dominion Bridge-Sulzer, who was building the hydroelectric
turbine for the City, had undergone an organizational change
thus requiring a change in the assignment of the contract.
There was no change in the contract, only a name change.
McAdams motion, Alexander second to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
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Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager
A. August Budget Recap - Harrell reported the August
recap was included in the back-up material for the Council's
review.
B. Staff wished to express appreciation to the
Council for all of the hard work done on the budget.
C. Harrell reported that Tom Shaw had been elected
president of the National Purchasing Institute.
7. There was no official action taken on Executive
Session items held during the work session.
Be
New Business
The following items of new business were suggested by Council
Members for future agendas:
A. Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked for additional
information regarding an item noted in the minutes of the
Citizens Traffic Safety Support Commission regarding a request
from John Carroll for additional parking space in front of his
home.
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B. Council Member McAdams asked for a clarification
on selling in City parks.
c. The Land Use Planning Committee Team Captains had
suggested the possibility of a community group to look at
transportation planning. McAdams asked staff to look at
possibilities for such a group.
9. The Council did not meet in an Executive Session
following the regular meeting.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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