Minutes June 13, 1989CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 13, 1989
The Council convened into the work session at 4:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Parking Lot.
PRESENT: Mayor Stephens: Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council
Members Alexander, Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and
McAdams.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council participated in an on-site tour of South
Locust and Myrtle Streets. Council considered procedural and
design alternatives associated with closing portions of Myrtle
Street and South Locust and the preliminary plat of the Eagle
Point Subdivision.
Consensus of the Council was to refer the matter to the
Citizens Traffic Safety Support Commission for study.
The Council then convened the Work Session in the Civil Defense
Room of City Hall.
2. The Council considered a funding proposal for the
Animal Control Center Expansion project.
Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services, stated that bids
were opened in January of 1989. The bids received were too
high and the project was scaled down to the original budget
estimates. In March of 1989, the bids were opened again and
were $40.000 above the estimate. Angelo suggested several
alternatives to remedy the problem: (1) scale down the project
even further and rebid - if further reductions were made, the
problem of space at the current facility would not be
addressed, (2) have the City function as the general contractor
and bid out the various component parts of the project -
significant risks were associated with this alternatives such
as no warranties/guarantees on the building and open-ended
costs until formal bids were received, (3) finance the
shortfall through Certificates of Obligations - this would not
be a cost-effective approach as the amount would be very small,
(4) finance the shortfall through savings in the Animal Control
Operating budget - staff was recommending this alternative as
the most appropriate course of action.
Council Member Hopkins asked why there was such a difference
between the bid amounts and the projected costs.
Angelo replied that significant work was needed on the existing
building thus resulting in an estimate what was not on target.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the staff
recommendation of financing the shortfall th[ough savings in
the Animal Control Operating budget.
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3. The Council reviewed the
the Denton County Emergency
discussed District contracts.
1989 fiscal year budget of
Communication District and
Marilyn Milor, Denton County Emergency Communication District,
stated that the numbers on the budget had been examined very
carefully and that the District would be operating very
conservatively. GTE had offered to finance the project with 0%
interest over a five year period. A contract attorney had been
hired to negotiate with GTE. Milor stated that it was possible
to have an operational system approximately nine months after
the signing of the contract with GTE but realistically it would
probably be a year.
4. The Council received a presentation of summary report
on the employee incentive program: Quality Search and final
award winners.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, reviewed the background of the
program.
Paulette Owens-Holmes, Assistant Personnel Director, stated
that staff appreciated the support from Council to be able to
put on these types of programs.
5. Council discussed and considered the Denton County
Commissioner's proposal to allocate a portion of the county's
road and bridge fund for use inside the City limits.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that Commissioner
Jacobs was proposing that the County help fund road
improvements within the City limits. Staff was recommending
that a letter be sent to the Commissioners suggesting a meeting
with the Commissioners and the cities interested in such a
program and discuss how the funding would work.
Council Member Gorton expressed concern that rural areas would
feel that the cities were robbing them of funding for rural
roads.
Mayor Stephens asked where the funding would come from as the
County was already short of funds for bridges, etc.
City Manager Harrell stated that it would be important for
cities to be active on how the funding was allocated.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the staff
recommendation of sending the Commissioners a letter suggesting
a meeting regarding the proposal.
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6. The Council convened into Executive Session to discuss
legal matters, real estate and personnel/board appointments
(considered appointments to all Boards and Commission of the
City of Denton).
The Council then convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens: Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council
Members Alexander, Boyd, Gorton, Hopkins and
McAdams.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council considered adoption of the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 4 and 18, the special called meeting
of April 25, the regular meeting of May 2, the special called
meeting of May 9, the regular meeting of May 16, and the work
session of May 23.
Council Members Boyd and Gorton noted two typographical errors
and asked for correction in the May 2 and May 9 minutes.
Gorton motioned, Ayer seconded to approval the minutes with the
noted corrections. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearings
proposed
parks.
A. The Council held a public hearing regarding the
restriction of alcoholic beverages in certain City
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was a request to
the Park Board from Council to examine the current City
ordinances regarding alcoholic beverages in City parks. The
Park Board made a formal recommendation at the last work
session. The Council requested a public hearing so that input
could be received regarding the proposal prior to the time that
a formal ordinance was considered. The hearing notice was
published in the local newspaper both in the legal section and
in the regular section in the paper along with a news story
indicating the hearing.
Steve Brinkman, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that
the proposed ordinance would restrict the consumption of
alcoholic beverages in all neighborhood parks and two community
parks that were used primarily for youth sports. The
neighborhood park areas needed restrictions as there was a
concern that the neighbors would not have a very good
impression about t~eir neighborhood park.
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The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Floyd Specht, spoke in favor of the ordinance. He lived near
McKenna Park and stated that there was a lot of glass and beer
caps in the park and that it was appropriate to pass such an
ordinance.
Doris Gray, a resident next to McKenna Park, stated that
drinking at the park caused gang fights, sex in the parks in
open areas, and urinating in the open both in the park and on
her property. She stated it was men in the park causing the
problem and not children or university students. She felt the
park was devaluating her property and the neighborhood.
A1 Harpool, a resident of the McKenna Park area, stated that
there was a lot of loud noises from McKenna Park and that beer
cans were everywhere. He asked the Council to do something
about the situation.
Ray McLester, another resident of the McKenna Park area, stated
that in the two years he had lived in the area, the park had
gone downhill. He stated that it was not families at McKenna
Park but men drinking at the park. The proposed ordinance
would not get rid of the problem but would get rid of the
problem of men in the park getting drunk.
Council Member Boyd stated that this ordinance would
significantly restrict areas where residents could go to have a
picnic and have a beer in the park.
McLester stated that there was a significant problem at McKenna
Park and that he was personally willing to take such a
trade-off to solve the problem.
Boyd stated that most of the acts mentioned were already
illegal.
McLester stated that that was true but that some of the acts
would not happen if drinking were not allowed in the park.
Council Member McAdams asked McLester if he observed if most of
the men in the park were driving to the park or walking to the
park.
McLester stated that most of the men were driving to the park.
A ~ew walked but most drove.
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Charlotte Davis spoke in favor of the ordinance. She felt that
there was a driving problem around McKenna Park with people
driving fast past the park. She stated that there were beer
bottles in her yard daily. Last summer a lady was assaulted
near the park by men who had been drinking in the park. Her
eleven year old daughter had been harassed by men in a car near
the park who had been drinking.
Mrs. James McBee spoke in favor of the ordinance. She stated
that the people at the park drove in cars and that put everyone
at risk.
Charles Ginnings. a member of Highland Church near McKenna
Park. stated that the park had changed during the year. People
have come into 'services drunk and disrupted their church
services.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hopkins stated that she was in favor of
proceeding with the ordinance as presented.
Council Member McAdams asked if the City Attorney could look at
the possibility of wording the ordinance such that parks could
be added or deleted without the necessity of additional
ordinances. She asked that staff check with the Police
Department regarding control of the incidents such as were
mentioned during the public hearing in the parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Ayer stated that there was a serious problem at
McKenna Park and that a number of arrests had been made
recently in that area. He stated that the only way to control
the problem was with constant patrol, constant presence of
police officers. The City simply did not have enough officers
to provide such a coverage in the parks. He favored moving
forward with the ordinance as quickly as possible.
Council Member Gorton felt that any future neighborhood parks
should also automatically fall under the ordinance.
Council Member Alexander felt that
start in solving the problem and
proceed with the ordinance as drafted.
the ordinance was a good
that the Council should
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Council Member Boyd expressed concern that the ordinance may be
more broadly worded than needed. If the problem was enforcing
illegal activities in the parks, would not the proposed
ordinance also require full time enforcement. The problem was
not just in City parks but also in school playgrounds, parking
lots, etc. Did those areas also need to be included in an
ordinance.
Council Member McAdams stated that her previous comment was not
meant for automatic inclusion of new parks in the proposed
ordinance but to have the flexibility to add or delete any type
of park as circumstanced dictated.
Mayor Stephens added that more picnic areas might be added to
North Lakes to help accommodate those who might go to that park
as opposed to others covered under the proposed ordinance.
Consensus of the Council was to bring back a formal ordinance
for the June 20th agenda.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance .amending a planned development
(PD-79). Petitioner was C. A. Ginnings. The zoning change
would remove 13 lots from the planned development now
designated for multi-family land use, and rezone the lots to
SF-10 for single family dwellings with 10,000 square foot
minimum lot sizes. The property was described as Lots 9-17 of
Block 20 of the Royal Acres Addition - Section 7, Phase
located on the west side of Yellowstone Road and Lots 1-4 of
Block 23 of the Royal Acres Addition - Section 7, Phase I on
the north side of Juno Street. If approved, the property may
be utilized for any purpose allowed in the SF-iO zoning
district. Z-89-005 (The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
C. A. Ginnings spoke in favor of the petition. He was the
owner of the property and would like to change the zoning to
single-family from multi-family.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning, stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
Infrastructure was in place to support the development and it
was in accordance with the Denton Development Plan.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-064
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING
FOR A CHANGE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-79) TO
SINGLE FAMILY (SF-iO) ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
AND USE DESIGNATION FOR LOTS 9-17 OF BLOCK 20, ROYAL
ACRES ADDITION, SECTION 7, PHASE I, LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF YELLOWSTONE ROAD AND LOTS 1-4 OF BLOCK 23
OF THE ROYAL ACRES ADDITION, SECTION 7, PHASE I,
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JUNO STREET: PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded 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 held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance approving a detailed plan for a
portion of a planned development (PD-41). Petitioner was
Hammett and Nash, Inc. The property was located at the
southeast corner of Loop 288 and East McKinney Street
approximately 500 feet from the intersection. The land use
proposed for the 1.951 acre tract was a medical laboratory and
related offices. Z-89-004 (The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning, stated that this
was a request for a detailed plan within PD-41 to allow a
medical lab and related offices located near the corner of Loop
288 and McKinney. One driveway was proposed with access to
McKinney. The parking lot layout met all applicable ordinance
standards. All utilities were in place to support the proposed
use of the land.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 89-065
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING
FOR THE APPROVAL OF A DETAILED PLAN FOR 1.951 ACRES OF
LAND, BEING A PORTION OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (PD-41) LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST
OF THE INTERSECTION OF LOOP 288 AND' EAST MCKINNEY
STREET: PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Gorton stated that the proposed user was
Genetics Center and stated that it was going to be a lab and
related offices. He asked if there were any more specifics on
the actual use of the site and related office procedures.
Robbins replied no except that it was a move from the existing
location on Bolivar Street and an expansion to that site.
Hopkins motioned, McAdams seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "nay," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
D. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance amending a specific use permit
(SUP-167). Petitioner was Morton Building representing
Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home, Inc. The property was
located at 1304 Bernard Street. If approved, a 3,150 square
foot maintenance and storage building may be constructed on the
site. Z-89-007 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Richard Good, representing Morton Building, spoke in favor of
the petition. The building was needed at the Children's Home.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Frank Robblns, Executive Director of Planning, stated that the
infrastructure was in place and was in accordance with the
Denton Development Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval with conditions.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-066
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE SITE PLAN FOR THE SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT (SUP NO. 167) GRANTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 83-36
FOR A CHILDREN'S HOME LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF BERNARD STREET AND GREENLEE STREET; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Alexander seconded to adopt the ordinance
with the understanding that the items listed in Appendix B were
to be met. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Stephens "aye." Motion carried unanimously.
The Council considered item 5E.
5. Resolutions
E. The Council considered approval of a resolution
temporarily closing the 100 block of North Elm Street, 100
block of West Oak Street, 100 block of North Locust Street and
100 block of West Hickory Street on September 16, 1989.
Stephanie Compton, representing the Central Business District
Association, stated that petitions had been circulated and only
two businesses were in opposition. Those in opposition were
concerned with employees and patrons not being able to get to
businesses.
Council Member Boyd stated that he was not on the petition list
and was not asked to sign a petition. His business was located
on the Square.
Compton stated she was not in charge of the petitions and did
not know how that oversite occurred.
Jesus Nava, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that the Fire
Department and Police Department did not foresee any impact on
services to the City if those streets were closed. The two
businesses in opposition did have rear entrances that could be
used.
Council Member McAdams suggested a change in the resolution to
begin the street closing at 6:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. to
allow clearance of the streets.
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The following resolution was considered:
No. R89-043
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING THE 100 BLOCK OF
NORTH ELM STREET, 100 BLOCK OF WEST OAK STREET, 100
BLOCK OF NORTH LOCUST STREET AND 100 BLOCK OF WEST
HICKORY STREET ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1989; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Boyd seconded to adopt the ordinance with a
change in the time from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. On roll vote,
McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye,"
Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
The Council returned to the regular agenda order.
Consent Agenda
Hopkins motioned, Ayer seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
As Council Member McAdams had left the meeting, Mayor Stephens
called for a roll call vote from the City Secretary. Before
the roll call vote, Council Member Gorton requested that Item
3.B.1. be removed for special consideration. Mayor Stephens
indicated that a motion and second had already been entered and
that a vote must be taken as the Consent Agenda was not
debatable. On roll call vote, McAdams "nay," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "nay," Ayer "aye," Boyd "nay," and Mayor
Stephens "aye." Motion carried with a 4-3 vote.
Alexander motioned, Hopkins seconded to reconsider the Consent
Agenda vote. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Stephens "nay." Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
Council Member Gorton requested that Item 3.B.1. be removed for
special consideration.
McAdams motioned, Alexander seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda with the exception of Item 3.B.1. On roll vote, McAdams
"aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer
"aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
1. Bid #9982 - Padmount Transformers
Z. Bid ~9956 - Animal Control Expansion
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B. Plats and Replats
Consider the preliminary plat of the Road
Runner Subdivision, Lot 1, Block A. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval).
C. Tax Refunds
Consider approval of a tax refund for Paul
A. Lockhart, Jr.
Council considered Item 3.B.1.
Council Member Gorton stated that he had no further comment but
did want his vote ~ecorded for this item alone.
McAdams motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve Consent Agenda
Item 3.B.1. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "nay," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Stephens "aye." Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
B. Plats and Replats
Consider the preliminary plat of the
Genetics Center, Lot 1, Block 1. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval).
4. Ordinances
A. 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. 89-067
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 motioned, Hopkins seconded 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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B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of
contracts for public works or improvements.
The following ordinance was Considered:
NO. 89-068
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.
Gorton motioned, McAdams seconded 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
authorizing the execution of a revision to a contract between
the City of Denton and Sunmount Corporation; and providing for
an increase in the contract price. (Woodrow Lane sidewalks)
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the CIP '91 Committee
had recommended usage of excess bond funds for sidewalks o~
City projects. This ordinance was a change order for sidewalks
on the Woodrow Lane project.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-069
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISION
TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND SUNMOUNT
CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT
PRICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded 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
accepting competitive bids and providing for the award o4
contracts for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies or
services. (Bid 99983 - Crossarm 'Switches)
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Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the recommendation to
the Council was not the low bid submitted but was the low bid
meeting City specifications. As per Council request, the
contract was submitted under a separate ordinance rather than
in the Consent Agenda.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-070
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 motioned, Ayer seconded 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
accepting competitive bids and providing for the award of
contracts for public works or improvements. (RFP #9943 -
Janitorial Services for Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation
Center for balance of 1988-89).
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was a similar
case in which the recommendation from staff was not low bidder
for the project.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-071
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.
Ayer motioned, McAdams seconded 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
amending a portion of Ordinance No. 68-50 relating to
limitations of the parking of vehicles on Walnut Street,
between Elm Street and Cedar Street; and providing for a
penalty in the maximum amount of two hundred dollars
($200.00). (The Citizens Traffic SuPport Commission
recommended approval).
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Rick Svehlao Deputy City Manager, stated that currently Walnut
street was signed for two hour parking for its entirety. The
Citizens Traffic Support Commission recommended removing a
portion of that street from the two hour parking and making it
unlimited parking. The Commission was recommending the section
from Elm to Cedar to have unlimited parking in terms of hours.
Council Member Hopkins stated that the street needed to have
two hour parking limits. The banks and businesses in the area
wanted two hour parking and felt it was in direct opposition to
the support of the downtown area.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A PORTION OF ORDINANCE No. 68-50
RELATING TO LIMITATIONS OF THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON
WALNUT STREET, BETWEEN ELM STREET AND CEDAR STREET:
AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00).
Hopkins motioned, Gorton seconded to deny adoption of the
ordinance. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Stephens "aye." Motion for denial carried unanimously.
G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving a contract with Doug Arnold, Ltd. to design and
prepare specifications of a telephone system for the City of
Denton, and assist the City of Denton staff in the evaluation
and recommendation of the proposed system.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-072
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH DOUG ARNOLD, LTD. FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE CITY'S ACQUISITION OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Alexander motioned. Gorton seconded 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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H. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
and Memorandum of Agreement for technical support by the Corps
of Engineers and for establishing procedures for access and
site activities by the City of Denton pursuant to federal
energy regulatory license for FERC Project 3939 between the
City of Denton (COD) and Corps of Engineers (COE) for Ray
Roberts Hydroelectric project. (The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval.)
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that as
was the case for the Lewisville hydroelectric project, the City
needed a site agreement with the Corps of Engineers for access
to the site and easements for the site. The Corps would be
reviewing plan specifications and providing inspection services
during the construction of the hydroelectric project on Lake
Ray Roberts.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-073
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS. AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR
ACCESS AND SITE ACTIVITIES ON THE HYDROPOWER PROJECT
AT LAKE RAY ROBERTS; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Alexander motioned. McAdams seconded 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.
I. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
of the City of Denton, Texas, approving a settlement and
compromise agreement with Patsy Daniels.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-074
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON. TEXAS. APPROVING A
SETTLEMENT AND COMPROMISE AGREEMENT WITH PATSY
DANILES: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Hopkins seconded 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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5. Resolutions
A. The Council approval of a resolution approving
the 1989 fiscal year budget, as per Article 1432e V.A.T.S., as
amended, of the Denton County Emergency Communication District.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R89-039
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1989 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, AS
PER ARTICLE 1432e V.A.T.S.0 AS AMENDED, OF THE DENTON
COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICT.
Alexander motioned, Gorton seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, Mc~dams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
Council considered Item 5.C.
C. The Council considered approval of a resolution
postponing the regular Council Meeting of July 4, 1989 to July
11, 1989.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R89-041
A RESOLUTION POSTPONING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 4, 1989 TO JULY 11, 1989; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Ayer seconded 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.
The Council returned to the regular agenda order.
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution
nominating a member to the Board of Managers of the DENCO Area
9-1-1 District.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R89-040
~A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER TO
MANAGERS OF THE DENCO AREA 9-1-1
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE BOARD OF
DISTRICT; AND
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McAdams motioned, Hopkins seconded to nominate Olive Stephens.
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 approval of a resolution
creating a Bicentennial Census Complete Count Task Force.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R89-042
A RESOLUTION CREATING A CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT TASK
FORCE TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT LOCAL PROMOTIONAL
ACTIVITIES FOR THE 1990 CENSUS.
Gorton motioned. Alexander seconded to approve the resolution
adding a new Section IV stating that "those members appointed
May 23rd shall serve in the aforementioned capacity". On roll
vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye,,' and Mayor Stephens "aye."
Motion carried unanimously.
E. Item E. was considered earlier in the meeting.
Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
A. Deputy City Manager Rick Svehla presented a
report on the wind damage done at the airport the morning of
the meeting.
7. There was no official action taken on Executive
Session items of legal matters, real estate, and
personnel/board appointments.
8. New Business
There were no items of New Business suggested by Council
Members for future agendas.
Mayor Stephens requested consent of the Council to allow a
speaker to address the Council. Consensus of the Council was
to allow the speaker to address the Council.
Truman Harp, 2401 Robinwood, stated that his home had
depreciated approximately $15,000 since the City took action
~or a water drainage easement· The easement reads a 10'
easement to the side premise of the south side of his
property. He was asking that the City place a grate over the
street section of the flume which he used to use as an
alleyway. He stated that the City was using a 14' easement
instead oX a 10' easement· He felt that for consideration for
the use of the piece of property, the City should consider
opening the easement so it could used as an alley.
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Council Member Alexander asked
communication relative to the request.
Mayor Stephens asked for a report from
implications of a grate in that area.
for continued staff
staff regarding the
9. The Council convened into Executive Session to discuss
legal matters, real estate, and personnel/board appointments
(considered appointments to all Boards and Commissions of the
City of Denton). No official action was taken.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
JE~IF~".R~;~LTERS
CIT~ SECI{ETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
3115C