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Minutes September 20, 1988232 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. City of 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 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 2 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. 233 2.34 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 3 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 4 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. 235 City of. Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 5 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.) City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 6 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 7 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 8 3. Consent Agenda Hopkins motion, McAdams second to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. A. Bids and Purchase Orders: e 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 9 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. City of.Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 10 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. 241 242 City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 11 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 12 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes SeptemDer 20, 1988 Page 13 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 14 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 15 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. 0 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. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 20, 1988 Page 16 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. NIFE~ALTERS Y SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON~ TEXAS 2987C