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Minutes October 02, 1990197 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1990 The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:15 p.m. in the Civil Defense Room. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Members Alexander, Trent. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd: Council Ayer, Gorton, Hopkins and ABSENT: None 1. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss legal matters (considered action in County vs. City and Woodson vs. City, real estate, and personnel/board appointments (discussed procedures involved in the annual review of the Municipal Judge, City Attorney and City Manager, considered an appointment to the Public Utilities Board and appointments to the Zoning Task Force.) 2. The Council held a discussion regarding approval of the proposed DENCO EP-i-1 budget for the fiscal year 1990-91. John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, stated that the budget incorporated the same line items and in most cases, the same amounts as last year's budget. Two items of concern that the Council had in the initial funding of EP-I-1 were the monthly reoccurring charges and the non-reoccurring installation charges. The phone company had not yet submitted a bill for the non-reoccurring costs but the reoccurring monthly charges had been incorporated into the budget. There was a possibility that the non-reoccurring costs would be $184,000 less than projected. Included in the budget was a $200,000 contingency fund for additional public safety answering points. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd asked why the executive director's salary was for only four months. McGrane replied that Denton County was sharing an executive director with Tarrent County until March 1991. After that time a new executive director would have to be found. Council Member Ayer asked if the public education manager position would be a permanent position. McGrane replied yes for training for new public safety answering points coming on line in cities, etc. Council Member Trent questioned the need for $9,000 for legal fees. McGrane replied that the money was used for legal counsel at all the board meetings. Council Member Trent questioned the cost of leasing the office for the District. 198 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 2 McGrane replied that the office was located in Lewisville and was a three year lease. 3. The Council received and discussed a report supporting certain statutory amendments proposed by the Texas Municipal League to Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that Fire Chief John Cook and Council Member Alexander had been part of a committee working on the Civil Service_ Act and suggesting to the State legislature on behalf of municipalities, appropriate changes that should be made. The Texas Municipal League was trying to collect resolutions of support for the proposed amendments for the upcoming legislative session. John Cook, Fire Chief, reviewed the provisions of the changes. Most of the changes dealt with arbitration. The amendments included (1) specifying certain qualifications for third party arbitrators, (2) requiring hearing examiners to base decisions on certain criteria and follow similar procedures as the Civil Service Commission, (3) requiring hearing examiners to have standardization of proof - must be clear and convincing evidence, (4) limiting appeal cases to demotion, indefinite suspension or disciplinary action of 10 days or more, (5) determining whether charges are true-if true, uphold the decision of the Chief, (6) requiring hearing examiner to follow the procedural rules used by the Civil Service Commission and allowed the City to appeal a hearing examiner's decision for failure to follow the rules, (7) demotion was effective immediately, subject to appeal, (8) implementing affirmative action plans in the police and fire departments, (9) conforming repeal procedures with adoption procedures, (10) providing for alternative testing procedures for fire departments. Council Member Alexander felt it was important to find ways to bring the sides together and then go to the legislature for changes. Eddie Woodruff, Denton Fire Fighters Association, stated that steps were being made to find even ground between the Civil Service employees and management. Council Member Cotton asked the firefighters if there were any of the ten amendments that they had a great problems with. Ken Gold, Denton Fire Fighters Association, stated that they did not have any strong objections to amendment ~10 as long as a local option for voting was still included. Gold stated that when voters adopted the Civil Service policy, the repeal procedures were included and should remain. He felt that the affirmative action plan was extremely controversial and felt that it was race-based promotional passovers. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 3 4. The Council held a discussion regarding an annexation schedule setting the date, time, and place for public hearings. Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that this was a petition from the Perot Group to annex property on the east side of I35. The proposed schedule was included in the agenda packet and Council would consider it later in the meeting. 5. The Council received and discussed a report regarding a proposed ordinance amending Appendix A, Subdivision and Land Development, Code of Ordinances, regarding Parking Lot Surface Standards. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that the most significant change proposed was to not require liming for a new parking lot with cement. The old standard required six inches of lime subgrade. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt that the proposed standard might not be a higher standard but it was one that worked. The Council convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Members Alexander, Trent. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd; Council Ayer, Gorton, Hopkins and ABSENT: None 1. Presentation of a proclamation for the University of North Texas Centennial Celebration Extravaganza Day. Mayor Castleberry presented the proclamation to Fred' Pole and Bill Luker. Mayor Castleberry presented the following proclamations: National Disability Employment Awareness Disabilities Day Clean Denton Month Kid's Month-Take Time for Kids National Mental Illness Awareness Week National Fire Prevention Week Energy Awareness Month Month and 2. The Council received a citizen report from Matthew Christopherson regarding the speed limit on Avenue A not being enforced. 199 2O0 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 4 Mr. Christopherson stated that there was an "s" curve north of I35 near Fire Station ~3. The posted speed limit was 20 miles per hour but was not being enforced. He had filed official complaints with both the University Police Department and the Denton Police Department and felt that nothing had been done. He urged the Council to see that the proper speed limit was enforced. 3. The Council received a citizen report from Robert Anway regarding an appeal of the decision of Chief Jez in the matter of Denton City Taxi as stated in the City Charter. Mr. Anway, representing Denton Taxi Service, stated that Denton City Taxi was not following proper business practices. He stated that a case had been presented to Chief Jez in which Denton City Taxi was quoting flat rates and jumping calls plus deceptive business practices in the form of ads in the phone book. He presented new affidavits regarding those violations and requested an appeal of the decision of Chief Jez. LLoyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that since this was new information since the original hearing with Chief Jez, staff would recommend that the new evidence be presented to Chief Jez for a new hearing to reconsider that information. 4. The Council received a citizen report from Tom Kay regarding swimming pool safety. Mr. Kay stated that safety of children was of major concern. He felt that fences around pools were too short and that children were able to open gates around swimming pools. He would like to see the ordinance changed to raise the height of latches. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd asked Mr. Kay if he knew such an ordinance was on the agenda for Council consideration that evening. Kay replied yes but he wanted to make his point for safety. 5. The Council received a citizen report from Joe Dodd regarding restoration of the Bill of Rights. Mr. Dodd stated that he felt the current sexually oriented business ordinance interfered with three of the Amendments of the Bill of Rights. The ordinance did not address licensing requirements and did not protect children. Most video stores in Denton were in violation by current standards. He requested Council reconsider the ordinance. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 5 o Public Hearings A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption of an ordinance amending Appendix A, Subdivision and Land Development, Code of Ordinances, regarding Parking Lot Surface Standards. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.) The Mayor opened the public hearing. Wayne Allen, Building Code Board, spoke in favor of the ordinance. The Building Code Board was looking for middle ground for standards for parking lots. The revision of the ordinance would provide for a good parking lot, an affordable parking lot and was a good middle ground for standards. Council Member Trent asked if the City Engineer was in favor of the minimum standards as presented. Allen replied yes. Council Member Trent asked if the Building Code Board was in favor of the standards. Allen replied yes including the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd asked if the s~andard would allow a more economical development while still maintaining standards. Allen replied yes that the current standards were too strict and this would allow for a very good parking lot. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd stated that these would be minimum standards and a developer could do more if he desired. Allen replied correct. No one spoke in opposition. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Frank Robbins. Executive Director for Planning, stated that the proposed ordinance would decrease the concrete thickness required on existing, unpaved parking lots, would eliminate lime stabilization for new concrete parking lots with scarified and compacted subgrade, added a standard for channelized heavy load areas, enabled design by a professional engineer in lieu of using the stated specification, and added a concrete slump range from two to eight inches. These standards would decrease costs and added flexibility to parking lot paving in Denton. 201 202 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 6 The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-143 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A-5 OF THE DENTON DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Boyd seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Cotton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 7. Ordinances A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 "Cemeteries" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas by amending Section 6-2 (c), entitled "Platting and Sale of Lots or Blocks" by revising the fees to be charged for plots; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that ~Ordinances A-F were implementing fee increases approved with the new budget. All were consistent with Council's desire in the budget process. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-144 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "CEMETERIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-2 (c), ENTITLED "PLATTING AND SALE OF LOTS OR BLOCKS: BY REVISING THE FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR PLOTS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ayer motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Cotton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 26 "Vehicle for Hire" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas by amending Section 26-66 (b), entitled "Emergency Service provided by Fire Department; Fees"; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 7 The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-145 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 26 "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON., TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-66 (b), ENTITLED "EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT; FEES"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Boyd motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry Motion carried unanimously. On roll Gorton "aye." C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Article I of Chapter 4 "Animals" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas by amending Section 4-23 (b), Section 4-34 (b); and by adding a new Section 4-24 "Euthanasia"; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-146 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 4 "ANIMALS: OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-23 (b), SECTION 4-34 (b): AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 4-24 "EUTHANASIA"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Boyd motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Article II "Food Establishments" of Chapter 11 "Food and Food Establishments" by amending Section 11-21 "Permit Required" to provide for a new section 11-21 (d) establishing fees for inspections; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. The following ordinance was considered; 203 204 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 8 NO. 90-147 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE II "FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS" OF CHAPTER 11 "FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS" BY AMENDING SECTION 11-21 "PERMIT REQUIRED" TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW SECTION 11-21 (d) ESTABLISHING FEES FOR INSPECTIONS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Boyd motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas, amending Article V "Swimming Pools" of Chapter 5 "Buildings" by amending Section 5-179 "Permits to Operate" to provide for a new section 5-179 (c); and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-148 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE V "SWIMMING POOLS" OF CHAPTER 5 "BUILDING" BY AMENDING SECTION 5-1789 "PERMITS TO OPERATE" TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW SECTION 5-179 (c); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Boyd seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 5 "Buildings" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas by amending Section 5-10 "Application" and Section 5-26 "Same Fee" to provide for revised fees; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 9 The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-152 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OF CHAPTER 5 "BUILDINGS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS BY AMENDING SECTION 5-10 "APPLICATION" AND SECTION 5-26 "SAME-FEE" TO PROVIDE FOR REVISED FEES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Boyd seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Section I of Ordinance 90-026 providing Rules of Procedure for the City Council of Denton, Texas; amending the Order of Business for City Council meetings. Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that this ordinance was per Council Member Trent's request for a time on the agenda for the pledge of allegiance. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-150 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION I OF ORDINANCE 90-026 PROVIDING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF DENTON, TEXAS; AMENDING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Alexander motioned, Trent seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. H. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Greater Denton Arts Council authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement and providing the expenditure of funds therefor. 205 206 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 10 Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that Council had unanimously endorsed at a previous meeting, the basic agreement reached by the Council subcommittee and the Greater Denton Arts Council subcommittee regarding the purchase of the Campus Theater. That agreement had been put in proper legal contractural form for Council consideration. Numerous meetings had taken place to formalize the contract before the time frame ran out with the owners of the Campus Theater. Harrell pointed out a'typographical error on Schedule A. The monthly usage for electricity should be 100 KWH instead of 1,000 KWH. The Greater Denton Arts Council was aware of the change and were in agreement with the change. Council Member Ayer stated that he felt there was a typographical error in Section I. A. A comma after the word "raisers" did not need to be there. He also felt that Section VIII. A. was too restrictive for the Greater Denton Arts Council. ~ The following ordinance was considered: NO. 90-151 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE GREATER DENTON ARTS COUNCIL; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE~OF FUNDS THEREFORE: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ayer motioned, Alexander seconded that Section VIII. A. be amended to read as followed: "GDAC shall not assign this Agreement, provided however, that GDAC may, subject to City's written approval, execute an agreement with one or more of its member agencies or representatives thereof to manage the Theater. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. Gorton motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance as amended which included the approved motion by Council Member Ayer, the typographical errors noted and the change to Schedule A. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd questioned the wording dealing with users of the building. He felt that it would limit the use of the building. City Manager Harrell, stated that the City's involvement was not to purchase the building or have any ownership interest in the building as it would be under the control of GDAC. The City's interest was to assure that there would be adequate public use of the facility. City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 11 Mayor Pro Tem Boyd felt that the City was limiting the GDAC as to what it could do. He understood that the City could use the building and that GDAC and/or its member organizations could use the building as well as individual members using the building. A non-GDAC member could not use the building. A private person could not use the building. Counci'l held a discussion regarding the discrimination of users of the building. Council Member Ayer felt added in Section I. A. " raisers) of its ...". that perhaps and other parenthesis should be events (including fund Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that the City may spend public money on a private facility only if certain requirements were met. A public purpose had to be achieved through the expenditure of the funds, the City must have adequate controls to ensure that the public purposes were being met. The control could be by supervision of the activity or by contractural controls. The City was not purchasing the building but rather agreeing to assist with a portion of the maintenance and utility expenses. The GDAC did not want to be bound to use only by GDAC functions but the City could not legally subsidize the utility or maintenance payments when i~ was not being used for public purposes. That was why the contract was worded as such. Council voted on the ordinance as amended. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 8. Resolutions A. The Council considered approval of a resolution supporting certain statutory amendments proposed by the Texas Municipal League, to Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code. The following resolution was considered: NO. R90-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS SUPPORTING CERTAIN STATUTORY AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, TO CHAPTER 143 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Boyd motioned, Alexander seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 207 208 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 12 B. The Council considered approval of a resolution temporarily closing portions of Avenue E, Avenue D. West Mulberry Street, West Sycamore Street, Edwards Street, Highland Street, and Eagle Drive on October 18, 1990. Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that this was a request from the University of North Texas in conjunction with [he UNT Extravaganza. The following resolution Was considered: NO. R90-054 A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF AVENUE E0 AVENUE D, WEST MULBERRY STREET, WEST SYCAMORE STREET, EDWARDS STREET, HIGHLAND STREET AND EAGLE DRIVE ON OCTOBER 18, 1990; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Gorton seconded to approve the resolution. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye." Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 9. (Tabled) The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending Section 5-176 of Chapter 5, Article V (Building Code) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Denton relating to fencing and gate requirements for swimming pools; providing for a penalty in the maximum amount of $500.00 for violations thereof; providing for a severability clause; and providing a repealing clause. (The Building Code Board recommended approval.) Gorton motioned, Alexander seconded to remove the item from the table. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. Jackie Doyle, Chief Building Inspector, stated that there had been an amendment made to the ordinance relating to spacing within the pool enclosure. Previously it had been proposed for a 4" spacing for all pools. That would still apply for new pools however, existing pools with enclosures could remain at 6.. which wa~ th~ old ~tandard. The following ordinance was considered: City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 13 NO. 90-149 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-176 OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE V (BUILDING CODE) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON RELATING TO FENCING AND GATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POOLS: PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hopkins motioned, Alexander seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye." Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously. 10. The Council considered a motion to adopt an annexation schedule setting the date, time, and place for public hearings (A59). Boyd motioned, Trent seconded to adopt the schedule as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously. 11. The Council discussed and considered an appointment to the Joint City of Denton/Denton Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Board. Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that the City currently had a contract with the Chamber of Commerce regarding the funding of the Economic Development Office. That contract called for a joint City of Denton/Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Board made up of 10 Chamber members appointed by the Chamber and 5 City officials. The five City members serving by Council appointment had been Council Member Ayer, Mayor Castleberry, Betty McKean, Bob LaForte and Lloyd Harrell. Bob LaForte had resigned and a member was needed for his place. Hopkins motioned, Alexander seconded to appoint John Thompson as he was Chairman of the Public Utility Board to the Economic Development Board. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager. A. The Council received a report from Rick Svehla detailing results with the State Department of Highways and Transportation Meeting of 9/24/90. 209 210 City of Denton City Council Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 14 Deputy City Manager Svehla stated that the Highway Department was currently only dealing with one year. The Highway 2181 project which had been scheduled for 1991 would be scheduled for January of 1992. The Department indicated that they had not dealt with other projects as of yet. The U.S. 77 project would continue on schedule. Staff was suggesting that the City continue meeting on a periodic basis with the Highway Department to maintain contacts and keep the City's projects up front. One optimistic area was with the beautification pro~ects. The Highway Department had indicated that they were going to cut those projects but staff was able to persuade them to continue with the projects as the City already had contracts with the Highway Department. B. Svehla reported that Maasch Branch Road was now open for public traffic. 13. There was no official action taken during the Executive Session of the Work Session. 14. There were no items of New Business suggested by Council Members for future Council agendas. 15. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss personnel/board appointments (discussed procedures involved in the annual review of the Municipal Judge, City Attorney and City Manager, considered an appointment to the Public Utilities Board and appointments to the Zoning Task Force.) The Council convened into open session and took the following action: A. Gorton motioned, Trent seconded to appoint the following individuals to the Zoning Task Force: Geneva Berg Elizabeth Evans Reginald Logan Linnie McAdams David Caswell Mike Cochran Jim Huff John Adami Joyce Pool Motion carried unanimously. With no further business, SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS 3306C the meeting w~ourned.BoB CAST~OR~'~' CITY OF DENTON, 7AS