Minutes August 01, 1989CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 1989
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m. in the
Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens; Council Members Alexander, Boyd,
Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams.
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Ayer
1. The Council held a discussion regarding the Denton
Housing Authority.
Charles Glasgow, Chairman-Denton Housing Authority, stated that
the Authority appreciated the help received from the City
regarding security problems at the Phoenix Apartments. The
result was improved and increased police protection from the
COPS program and services were now excellent. The Authority
also appreciated the proposed funds for repairing the roofs at
the Heritage Oaks. He invited ,Council to attend a meeting with
the Board of Commissioners to discuss matters of the Housing
Authority at any time. He also stated his appreciation of
Marion Hamilton, Director, who had made great improvements
since her employment.
Marion Hamilton, Executive Director-Denton Housing Authority,
presented the background history of the Housing Authority. She
stated that the debt service had been caught up and that the
Phoenix Apartments would be paid off in 5 years. Residents of
the Phoenix Apartments had asked for increased security and a
library. The COPS program was providing the increased security
and with the help of donations from various organizations, a
library had been set up. A concentration had been made on
keeping maintenance up on the apartments so that they would be
clean when a new resident moved in and drapes and blinds had
been installed to help increase the tenants feeling of good
self-worth. TWU was opening a health care center in October at
the Apartments.
Council Member McAdams asked what the average time of stay on a
waiting list was for the Heritage Oaks or Phoenix Apartments.
Hamilton replied that with the Heritage Oaks, the average
waiting time was one to one and a half years. The Phoenix
Apartments waiting list time was any where from six weeks to
six months. Hamilton continued that there were now federal
preference categories which included homeless without housing,
substandard housing and income in which 50% of the income was
used for housing. The homeless had top priority and were
always moved to the top of the waiting list. People living in
substandard housing were also referred to SPAN, RSVP and
Community Development for help until they could be serviced by
the Housing Authority.
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Council Member McAdams felt that more should be done for the
people living in substandard housing.
Both Hamilton and Glasgow agreed but stated that the Authority
was forced to follow HUD guidelines.
2. The Council held a discussion regarding the proposed
$outhview amended Concept Plan and Detail Plan.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that the
purpose of the work session on $outhview was to brief Council
prior to the public hearing on August 15th and then presented
the background of the development. The following was a portion
of a memo from Robbins to the Council detailing the proposed
changes:
"LAYOUT CHANGES
The configuration of several tracts have been changed as shown
by the acreage changes on the "comparison" chart. These
changes are a consequence of the following:
Lakeview Blvd. between tracts 16 and 12 and tract 17
is moved to avoid a dense grove of trees. Tract 16 is
larger, accordingly.
The flood plain of the Pecan Creek tributary is
protected, adding 15 acres of open space and
substantially lowering the number of units and density
previously authorized. The detail plan shows 162
fewer single family lots than authorized by the
concept plan. The school/park site is enlarged by 9.1
acres. The open space is proposed to be maintained by
the homeowners.
Tract 12, neighborhood service is shaped differently,
but the acreage remains the same at four acres.
Tract 14, called SF10, while having 89 fewer lots, a
lower density, and an average lot size of about 11,000
square feet, has smaller minimum lot sizes and lot
dimensions.
OTHER CHANGE
The previous ordinance required fill for the school site to
come from Lakeview Boulevard's excavation. This requirement is
proposed to be removed, allowing fill for the school site to
come from anywhere.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS
Kevin McCormack's has requested that Street K in tract 16 be
moved further to the west and that the buffering plan agreed to
by the developers along Swisher in tract 10 be part of the
adopted detail plan. Street K's location meets our ordinance
standards. There is no buffer plan in Southview's detail plan
in this area.
Residents of Shady Shores, who own homes in the Hidden Valley
Airpark, have ob)ected to the neighborhood service use being so
close to their houses. The developer has scheduled meetings
with the airpark owners. The Planning and Zoning Commission,
having heard these concerns, made no recommendations for change
at this time. Hidden Valley homeowners have indicated that
they would be writing to Council.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Streets.
No improvement schedule changes are proposed.
Ail streets are shown on the detail plan and
preliminary plat.
Creek Crossing Drive, in the north of tract 14, is a
temporary cul-de-sac in Tract 15.
A traffic signal schedule and a pro rata cost sharing
plan is proposed as follows:
RMB Realty, Inc. will pay their proportionate share of
the cost to construct the traffic signals at Lakeview
Boulevard and Street B/F, Pockrus Page Road and Creek
Crossing Drive based on an independent traffic study
engineering study that establishes the need and
)ustification based on T.M.U.T.C.D. signal warrants 1
through 8. The proportionate share will be based on
the traffic generated by RMB Realty, Inc.
Developments as a percent of the total: RMB Realty,
Inc. will pay their proportionate share of the
independent traffic engineering study.
A boulevard landscaping plan is proposed.
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DRAINAGE
The main Pecan Creek tributary floodplain is protected and will
be channelized only where Lakeview Boulevard and Creek Cross
Drive cross it. Preliminary drainage plans have been approved
by staff.
WATER AND WASTEWATER
The preliminary water and wastewater plans are attached and
have been recommended for approval by P & Z.
The Public Utility Board has recommended that the City
participate in oversizing. The developers may be required to
pay for only what their development generates a need which
includes oversizing. Prior to final platting, an oversize
agreement would have to be approved by City Council. The
Public Utility Board's minutes are included.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the
preliminary plat."
3. The Council was to hold a discussion regarding a
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance by adding design
standards for the Oak-Hickory Historic District.
This item was not considered during the Work Session.
4. The Council did not meet in Executive Session during
the Work Session.
The Council then convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Stephens: Council Members Alexander, Boyd,
Gorton, Hopkins and McAdams.
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Ayer
Item #2 was moved ahead in the agenda order.
2. Presentations of "Yard of the Month" awards for August.
Mayor Stephens presented the following individuals and
businesses with the "Yard of the Month" awards: Jewell Logan,
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Linda and Eddy Clark, Provident Bank, Mike and Jeyne Neblett,
and Claudia B. Reedy.
The Mayor then presented a proclamation for "National Night
Out".
The Council then returned to the regular agenda order.
1. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the
regular sessions of July 11 and July 18, 1989.
Council Member Hopkins stated that she did not remember passing
the ordinance prohibiting parking on Pennsylvania as stated in
the minutes of July 11, 1989, page 8, rather only a portion of
Pennsylvania had restricted parking. As presented, it was very
vague and was misleading.
City Secretary Jennifer Walters replied that the ordinance
caption in the minutes was taken directly from the ordinance
that the Council approved that night.
Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that the captions
normally state a "portion" of a street. That wording had been
left out of the ordinance caption. The ordinance did provide
for parking restrictions more detailed in nature.
Council Member McAdams asked if the writing of the minutes must
reflect the specific wording.
City Attorney Drayovitch replied that the minutes had to state
what was passed by Council and that the caption had already
been published in the paper and would go into effect on August
2, 1989.
Council Member McAdams asked if since the body of the ordinance
was stated correctly, would the ordinance have to be
republished in order to change the caption.
City Attorney Drayovitch stated that the caption was not the
actual law.
Council Member Alexander asked if the minutes could be amended
to be more descriptive of what wa~ pa~sed in addition to the
actual caption.
City Attorney Drayovitch replied yes.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to approve the minutes with
the correction noted for the July 11, 1989 meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance setting a moratorium on the
establishment of sexually oriented businesses. (The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Dianne Edmondson stated that she was a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and that the Chamber supported her position on the
issue as well as having the support of several women's groups.
She asked the Council to consider passage of the ordinance.
Euline Brock, Chair-Planning and Zoning Commission, stated that
she was appearing on behalf of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. She stated that the Commission needed more time to
establish correct procedures and ordinances. A thorough and
careful study needed to be made to be sure that the City would
not be legally vulnerable and to frame an ordinance that would
be very carefully thought out. There was not a current problem
in the City but due to the evidence that these businesses had a
negative effect on the City, definitions needed to be correctly
defined. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended
the proposed ordinance unaminously and urged the Council to do
the same.
Mayor Stephens asked if the proposed ordinance would include
any current stores in Denton such as convenient stores selling
magazines.
Brock replied that there were no stores in Denton that
specialized in that type of business.
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that the ordinance would
not apply to existing businesses with that type of usage.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that staff had researched
other cities with respect to secondary effects of sexually
oriented businesses. Those effects included significantly
higher street crimes in the area of the stores, higher
sex-related crimes in areas of the stores, higher sale of drugs
in the area of the stores, decreased property values in store
areas, and a health impact on the community at-large due to
patrons having an increased amount of sexually transmitted
diseases.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-095
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEXUALLY
ORIENTED BUSINESSES BY PROHIBITING THEIR LOCATION
WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OR WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF
A CHURCH, A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY
SCHOOL, A DAY NURSERY OR KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, THE
BOUNDARY OF A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, A PUBLIC PARK
ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, OR THE PROPERTY
LINE OF A LOT DEVOTED TO A RESIDENTIAL USE, PENDING
THE STUDY, REVIEW, AND DISCUSSION OF A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE REGULATING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES:
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
SZ,O00.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR SIX MONTHS: AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Alexander seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered
adoption of an ordinance amending Appendix B, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances by adding design standards for the
Oak-Hickory Historic District. (The Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Historic Landmark Commission recommended
approval).
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mike Cochran, Chair-Historic Landmark Commission, urged support
and passage of the ordinance which would make regulations
regarding the Historic District easier to define and
participation easier for residents.
Brian Patrick, President of the alumni association which owned
a fraternity house in the District, was in favor of the
ordinance but was concerned with the parking regulations and
wind devices particularly the flying of different kinds of
flags.
Jane Finley, Director of the Main Street Program, stated that
the Main Street Task Force felt the ordinance was an excellent
prescident to set around the Central Business District.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Elizabeth Evans, Planning Administrator, presented the
boundaries of the Historic District. She presented slides
showing guidelines for additions, new construction, and changes
for certificates of appropriateness. The regulations would
describe how the district would look in relation to each
building and each lot in relation to other lots as well as to
the buildings on one particular lot. The regulations would
include colors, details of approches, entranceways, storm
doors/windows, fencing, signs on commercial property and
parking regulations.
Council Member Hopkins asked about sign regulations for realtor
signs.
Lloyd Harrello City Manager, stated that the size would be the
face of the sign, not the post or stakes.
Evans stated that the fraternity house did not have a specific
use permit but had been grandfathered in. They would not have
to change their parking unless a new house were built.
A discussion was held by Council as to what type of flags could
be flown in the District and whether a certificate of
appropriateness from the Historic Landmark Commission would be
required. Consensus of the Council was that the section
defining wind devices needed to be clarified.
Council Member Boyd proposed a motion to amend the ordinance in
regards to wind devices.
Mayor Stephens pointed out that there was no main motion on the
floor at that time and perhaps Council would want to wait with
amendments until the main motion had been made in case other
areas of the ordinance needed to be revised.
Council Member Hopkins expressed concern for the following
areas in the proposed ordinance: whether metal fences were
allowed or not, the size of commercial signs, were the only
type of wind devices allowed flags so that a child's wind sock
would not be permitted, what type of flags would be allowed, no
notice provision was mentioned in the penalty section so that
would a violator be ticketed without a warning.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the above issues,
Alexander motioned, McAdams seconded to postpone the ordinance
until the first meeting in September and refer it back to staff
for revisions. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
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Consent Agenda
Hopkins motioned, McAdams seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
1. Bid ~9999 - Demolition & Clearing of Lots
2. Bid ~9974 - Senior Center Expansion
5. Ordinances
A. 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. 89-096
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.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "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 Construction Company;
and providing for a reduction in the contract price.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-097
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CHANGE
ORDER TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND
LANDMARK COMPANY; FOR A REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT
PRICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Alexander seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
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C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
of the City of Denton, Texas, changing the name of the Human
Resources Committee to the "Human Services Committee";
providing for staggered terms of committee members; designating
functions for said committee; and providing a severability
clause. (The Human Resources Committee recommended approval).
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-098
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, CHANGING
THE NAME OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO THE
"HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE"; PROVIDING FOR STAGGERED
TERMS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS; DESIGNATING FUNCTIONS FOR
SAID COMMITTEE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Alexander motioned, McAdams seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Boyd "nay," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried with a 5-1 vote.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute a compromise and
settlement agreement with Ruben and Mary Gonzales.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 89-099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A
SETTLEMENT AND COMPROMISE AGREEMENT WITH RUBEN AND
MARY GONZALES; 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," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement between the
City of Denton and Deloitte Haskins & Sells as auditors for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 1989.
The following ordinance was considered:
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NO. 89-100
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND DELOITTE,
HASKINS, AND SELLS AS AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1989, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
McAdams motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On
roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Resolutions
The Council considered approval of a resolution
approving liquidation and dissolution of the Upper Trinity
Municipal Water Authority. (The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval).
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was a
housekeeping item to formally dissolve the interim agency that
was created until formal legislation could be approved by the
Texas Legislature.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R89-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE LIQUIDATION AND
DISSOLUTION OF UPPER TRINITY MUNICIPAL WATER
AUTHORITY, INC. (THE "CORPORATION"): APPROVING A PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION:
APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL
WATER DISTRICT (THE "DISTRICT") AND AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF ALL OF THE FUNDS AND
PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION TO THE DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION AND
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT.
McAdams motioned, Gorton seconded to approve the resolution.
Council Member Gorton requested dates to fill in the blanks of
the resolution.
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Bob Nelson, Director of Utilities, stated the date for
paragraph three was June 22, 1989, for paragraph 4, June 22,
1989, and paragraph 9 blank would have to wait until Thursday
when the books would be closed out.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins
Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye."
carried unanimously.
"aye,"
Motion
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution
authorizing a proposal to the City of College Station, Texas,
o~fering the sale of power and energy by the City of Denton,
together with the Cities of Bryan, Garland and Greenville,
beginning in 1992. (The Public Utilities Board recommended
approval).
Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Utilities, stated that staff
had been working with the City of College Station for several
months. College Station's current contract with Golf States
Utilities would expire at the end of 1991. They wanted to
become a member of TMPA and municipal suppliers.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R89-048
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, OFFERING THE SALE OF POWER AND
ENERGY BY THE CITY OF DENTON, TOGETHER WITH THE CITIES
OF BRYAN, GARLAND AND GREENVILLE, BEGINNING IN 1992,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, McAdams seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
C. The Council was to consider approval of a
resolution authorizing the condemnation of 0.1393 acres of land
located within the Robert Beaumont Survey at the corner of
Bonnie Brae and Emery Streets, as more particularly described
herein, to provide for certain drainage improvements.
This item was not considered.
D. The Council considered approval of a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement
between the City of Denton and Robert Penley for property
located at the City of Denton Municipal Airport, Denton,
Texas, (The Airport Advisory Board recommended approval).
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Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that there was an
exception to the contract that being on Attachment C. The
41x36 hanger needed to be deleted from the attachment as it was
no longer there. A new 100xl00 hanger would be built in its
place.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R89-050
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND ROBERT
PENLEY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CITY OF DENTON
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, DENTON, TEXAS AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Alexander motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the resolution
with the changes indicated in the hangers. On roll vote,
McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye,"
Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion carried
unanimously.
E. The Council considered approval of a resolution
approving budget adjustments for fiscal year 1988-89.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the budget transfer
was in conjunction with the medical insurance problems the City
was currently experiencing.
The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R89-051
A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1988-89; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
McAdams motioned, Alexander seconded to approve the
resolution. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
A. Consider a request from Truman Harp.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that in discussions
with Mr. Harp, Mr. Harp was asking for a grate inlet with an
estimated cost of $15-20,000. The cost would include inlets on
each side of the flume. An alternate suggestion was a driveway
connection on each side of the flume with a cost estimate of
$4,500-5,000. Staff was asking for direction on whether to
participate in any type of option and if so, whether to assist
in the cost.
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Consensus of the Council was not to participate in any of the
options.
Hopkins motioned, McAdams seconded to not participate in any
type of option concerning the flume and to not participate in
any cost-sharing plan. Mr. Harp would be able to pursue
options himself as long as it did not interfere with drainage
in the area. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
Council held a discussion of the certified tax
roll.
John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, stated that the
City received various tax rolls each year. A preliminary tax
roll was sent out in late May from the Appraisal District which
the Finance Department used to project the tax revenues for the
proposed budget. At the end of July, the Appraisal District
sent out a certified roll in which a 95% roll could be
certified. On or before the middle of September, supplements
to the roll were sent out which included protests to the
District. The 1989 certified tax roll came in with a $10
million loss from the 1988 roll. There was a $197 million
change from the preliminary roll to the certified roll. That
was primarily due to the income method of determining value of
strip shopping centers and apartments. Those property owners
would wait until the preliminary rolls were out and then ask
for valuation on income if the valuation was too high. Based
on the preliminary roll, the tax rate proposed was 61.22¢ per
$100 valuation. With the new valuation, a 62.40~ rate would be
needed.
C. City Manager Harrell presented a
tentative work shops for budget presentations.
Council was to proceed as presented.
schedule of
Consensus of
8. There was no Executive Session held during the Work
Session.
9. New Business
No items of new business were suggested by Council Members for
future agendas.
10. The Council then convened into the Executive Session
to discuss legal matters (considered action in In re: Flow and
Denton County vs. City), real estate (considered condemnation
of a drainage easement on Emery Street) and personnel/board
appointments (considered an appointment to the North Texas
Higher Education Authority and the Human Services Committee).
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The Council reconvened into open session and took the following
action:
A. The following resolution was considered:
RESOLUTION NO. R89-049
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF 0.1393
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE ROBERT BEAUMONT
SURVEY AT THE CORNER OF BONNIE BRAE AND EMERY STREETS,
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO PROVIDE FOR
CERTAIN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS: AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Gorton motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens "aye." Motion
carried unanimously.
With no further business, the meeting was ad)ourned at 10:26
p.m.
'NN I~FE[ ~ALTERS
TY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON
RAY STE NS. M~YOR
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