Minutes May 07, 1991CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 7, 1991
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:15 p.m. in the
Civil Defense Room.
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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 Patel v. C~t~ and
considered action in Kelsoe v. Cit~), real estate and
personnel/board appointments (considered appointments to the
Downtown Development Advisory Board and the Zoning Ordinance
Task Force).
2. The Council received a report and held a discussion
with the Community Development Block Grant Committee regarding
allocation recommendations for the 1991-92 program year.
Curtis Ramsey, Chair-Community Development Block Grant
Committee, stated that the Committee had held public hearings
regarding a number of funding proposals. The Committee
determined allocation recommendations for $617,568.00 in
funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and $20,000.00 in rehabilitation loan repayments.
Council Member Hopkins asked why CDBG funds were being used for
medical purposes.
Ramsey replied in order to maintain support
structure. For example, T.W.U. Cares was
assistance to low-moderate families.
of the family
involved in
Council Member Hopkins asked if this had been done before.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this type of funding
had been done last year with Block Grant funds. Medical
funding had not been done with Human Services funding and City
money. This was federal money used for support of low income
families.
Council Member Gorton asked if projects such as D.A.R.E would
qualify for any of these federal funds in the form of matching
grants.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Coordinator, replied only
if the program would benefit low-moderate families.
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3. The Council received a report and held a discussion
regarding a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
relating to accessory uses.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning, stated that the
draft ordinance proposed to amend the definition of accessory
use to include "customarily incidental to the principal use and
located on the same lot or tract and within the same zoning
district as the principal use". Accessory uses not to exceed
20% of the gross floor area of a building or buildings service
the principal use would be allowed in the Office, Neighborhood
Service, General Retail Commercial, Central Business, Light
Industrial and Heavy Industrial Districts. The proposed
ordinance was a result of Council directing staff to expedite
conditioned use and incidental mixed use provisions of the
zoning ordinance rewrite.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the ordinance.
4. The Council received a report and held a discussion
regarding the final approval of report and action plan from
Allan Plummet on uprating of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project.
Bob Nelson, Executive Director of Utilities, stated that last
year, the Council had authorized Allan Plummet to check the
Water Treatment Plant for compliance with State standards. He
stated that the City was in the process of changing the
wastewater treatment plant discharge permit to allow the volume
of discharge to increase from 12 million gallons per day to 15
million gallons per day with increased water quality
standards. The main purpose of the effluent discharge
standards was to meet the Environmental Protection Agency goal
of having all waters "fishable and swimmable". Nelson
presented a schedule of improvements, the types of improvements
needed and the projection of costs for the plant.
Council Member Trent asked what the advantage was to going
above the standard of quality.
Nelson replied that the existing plant would continue to be
used and the City would keep good standards and be
environmentally responsible.
5. The Council was to have received a report and held a
discussion regarding the pilot recycling program.
This item was not considered.
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6. The Council was to have received a report and held a
discussion regarding a proposed contract with the Upper Trinity
Regional Water District for the Cooper Reservoir Project.
This item was held for the Regular Meeting.
7. The Council was to have been presented the revised
codification of Code of Ordinances of the City.
This item was considered in the Regular Meeting.
The Council convened into the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Boyd; Council
Members Alexander, Ayer, Gorton, and Trent.
ABSENT:
Council Member Hopkins
Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Council Member Hopkins joined the meeting.
Mayor Castleberry presented the following proclamations:
Drinking Water Week in Denton
Charlie W. McKenna Filing System
Mayor Castleberry noted the new City seal hanging in the
Chambers. The seal was made and donated by Charles Kregel,
member of the Denton Woodworking Association.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the
regular sessions of March 19, and April 2, 1991, and the
special call session of April 9.
Alexander motioned, Hopkins seconded to
On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander
Gorton "ayet" Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye,"
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
approve the Minutes.
"ayet" Hopkins "aye,"
and Mayor Castleberry
Citizen reports
A. The Council received a citizen report from Bob
Powell regarding citizen participation in Denton City
government.
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Mr. Powell stated that~C. C. Sexton had presented a good idea
to the Council regarding the televising of the Council
meetings. He felt that anything the Council could do to take
City government to citizen's homes would be good for Denton.
He also felt that single member districts was a good idea. It
would be good for the City and citizens to have a 6-1 or
similar set-up for Council districts. The closer government
was to the individual citizen, the better it was and the more
responsive it was.
B. The Council received a citizen report from Laura
Brown regarding safety/health/environmental measures for
residential areas on Loop 288.
Ms. Brown stated that dirt work was being done on the Loop 288
that was within inches of the property lines on Neptune and in
some areas was on their property. There were no
barriers/barricades for the construction area. She requested
barricades in order to eliminate the flow of traffic until the
project was completed. She requested a sound barrier, fencing,
landscaping, and lighting be constructed behind the homes.
Council Member Hopkins requested staff to detail what was being
done concerning this project.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that he had had
conversations with the neighbors and with the Highway
Department regarding this issue. The Highway Department seemed
receptive to the idea of a sound barrier and barricades for the
project. Staff was in the process of furnishing the Highway
Department with more information on existing buildings, the
terrain, etc. and projections on vehicular traffic in the area.
C. The Council received a citizen report from
Rosemary Killam regarding safety/health/environmental measures
for residential areas on Loop 288.
Dr. Killam presented a video tape of the area showing the
proximity of the road construction to her home. She presented
the following recommendations: (1) do for north Denton what
was done for south Denton - postpone the completion of Loop 288
as I35 was sufficient for traffic, (2) move the project north,
(3) depress the roadbed so that it was not at eye level, (4)
raise barriers of concrete and stone between the residential
area and the road, (5) berm the area, (6) provide adequate
sound and safety barriers between the neighbors and Loop 288.
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Public Hearings
A. The Council held a a public hearing to consider
preliminary and final replats of Donna Del Estates from parts
of Lots 3, 4, and 5 to Lot 4R, Block B. The site was on the
northeast corner of U.S. Highway 77 and Riney Road. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Doty McQuien had questions regarding the replat. She
understood that the property was to remain a single owner
residential property.
Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, replied yes.
McQuien asked that as her property was adjacent to the proposed
site, would she be required to make upgrades to her property
such as sidewalks and curb/gutter.
Robbins replied no.
McQuien asked who would be responsible for damages to her fence
around her property if such would occur.
City Attorney Drayovitch replied that the party responsible for
the damage would be responsible for any costs involved.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Gorton motioned, Trent seconded to approve the preliminary and
final replats. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing to consider
preliminary and final replats of the Kings Forest Addition from
Lots 2 through 7 into Lot 2R, Block A. The site was on Wilson
Street east of Bushey Street. (The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval.)
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Bud Hauptman, representing-the owner of the property, stated
that the site was originally platted as seven lots and the
present owner acquired six of the seven lots. These were
replatted into one single lot for church construction.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Ayer motioned, Boyd seconded to approve the preliminary and
final replats. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Hopkins "aye," Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Boyd motioned, Ayer seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins
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"aye, Gorton "aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor
Castleberry "aye." Motion carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
Bid #1241 - Power Transformer and Substation
Package (The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval.)
B. Tax Refund
6. Ordinances
Considered approval of a tax refund
Harpool Farm & Garden for $3,404.08.
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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. (5.A.1. - Bid #1241)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-068
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.
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.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving a contract for engineering services by Allan Plummer
and Associates, Inc. for detail design of uprating the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. (The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval.)
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-069
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND ALLAN PLUMMER
AND ASSOCIATES, INC. RELATING TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE DESIGN OF PECAN CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Boyd 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.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
approving a participating contract with the Upper Trinity
Regional Water District for the Cooper Reservoir Project. (The
Public Utilities Board recommended approval.)
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, presented the
background of the project. In August, 1990, the City adopted a
resolution of support of the Upper Trinity Regional Water
District entering into a contract with the City of Commerce,
Texas, wherein the UTRWD would assume the City of Commerce's
position in a contract with the Sulphur River Water District
for 11.72 million gallons of water per day from the new Cooper
Reservoir. This resolution indicated Denton's intent to enter
into a contract with the UTRWD for a 2 MGD priority share of
water from this contract in exchange for providing 33% upfront
guaranteed financial support when they had financial resources
to do so. The final contract had been jointly reviewed by
Denton and Lewisville with a bond attorney and modifications
had been made. The basic change had been that the guaranteeing
parties, who were Denton (33%-2MGD), Lewisville (33%-2MGD),
Highland Village (16.5%-lMGD), and Denton Fresh Water District
#1 (16-5%-lMGD) would have essential ownership to the Cooper
water via the UTRWD contract until such time as the UTRWD
exercised their option to the 5.72 MGD of the contract not
guaranteed to the four parties. After the UTRWD exercised
their option, this contract essentially would become a
"participating member" raw water contract with the above
parties having the above-listed priority right to water from
this project. The cost of the water was very low. There was a
one time $50,000 payment to Commerce, and it was estimated the
first year legal and regulatory costs would be approximately
$50,000. The payment to the Corps of Engineers was $63,241 per
year for the first 10 years of the reservoir's operation.
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Council Member Hopkins asked how many years this contract would
provide for the City.
Nelson replied that the City's average water usage per 70,000
population was between 10-11 million gallons per day. For
every million gallons of water, approximately 7,000 people
would be served.
Council Member Hopkins stated that this did not ensure the City
for the future and that the City would have to continue looking
for water.
Nelson replied yes that it would determine what arena the City
would operate in.
Council Member Hopkins stated that she felt the estimated legal
fees was extremely low. The City would be paying $50,000
whether it received any water or not.
Nelson replied that $50,00 went to Commerce for repayment of
their investment over the years and the City would not get that
back.
Council Member Hopkins asked why the City was working with
Lewisville's bond attorney and not Denton's bond attorney.
Nelson replied that the City's bond attorney did not have any
concerns regarding the contract. The City's bond attorney had
reviewed the issue and from a bond technical standpoint, had
indicated that there was not a problem with the contract. From
a business decision standpoint, there needed to be a business
decision made that this was a necessary expense. His concern
was from a business standpoint. From a necessary standpoint,
Nelson indicated that getting water was such a long term
process that it was necessary to begin as soon as possible.
This was a fairly low-cost way to get into a project to find
out where the City would get its next water. The Lewisville
bond attorney was used because Lewisville had already hired
their attorney to completely review the contract.
Council Member Hopkins what happened if Lewisville did not pass
their portion of the contract.
Nelson replied that unless.all parties signed the contract by
June 16, 1991, the process would start over.
Council Member Ayer stated that he understood that one of the
major advantages of the City's participating in the project was
tied to the fact that there would be long-range raw water
requirements and at thi~ point, it was not clear where that
would come from. Entering into this contract and if the
interbasin transfer permit was approved, it would give the City
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a potential of obtaining a significant amount of raw water from
the Sulphur River basin. Would that be the single most
important reason for entering into the contract.
Nelson replied yes because Denton may not need water now but it
needed to know where it will get the water in the future.
Council Member Alexander expressed a concern that the Council
had received a sufficient amount of legal advice before it took
action on the contract. He asked the City Attorney if she felt
the City's bond attorney needed to look at the contract again.
Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, replied that this was a very
important contract and that a number of lawyers had looked at
it. She would welcome the City's bond counsel looking at the
contract again as there had been changes since he had last seen
it.
Council Member Alexander asked what would happen it this were
tabled to the next Council meeting in order to allow the City's
bond attorney to review the contract.
Nelson replied that if the vote were taken two weeks from now
there probably would not be a problem. If the legal review
were lengthy, there might be a problem with the timing of the
transfer permit etc.
Mayor Pro Tem Boyd stated that he was not in agreement in
holding the contract. He felt it was an important matter which
had been studied in great detail.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-070
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DENTON, AND THE CITY OF HIGHLAND VILLAGE, THE CITY OF
LEWISVILLE AND THE DENTON COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY
DISTRICT NO. 1 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF SURFACE
WATER FROM THE COOPER RESERVOIR; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS PROVIDED IN SAID AGREEMENT;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Boyd motioned, Gorton seconded to adopt the ordinance.
" Hopkins ·
vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye, "nay,
"aye," Ayer "aye," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Castleberry
Motion carried with a 6-1 vote.
On roll
Gorton
"aye."
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The Agenda Addendum item was considered.
1. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing settlement of litigation pending against the City,
Kelsoe v. City.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-073
AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A
COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT RELEASE AND DISMISSAL OF ALL
PENDING AND FUTURE CLAIMS FOR PENDING LITIGATION
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND JOHN DEVIN KELSOE, ET
AL; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Boyd motioned, Ayer 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."
The Council returned to the regular agenda order.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 91-021 to provide for certain
requirements for ex-officio members to the Downtown Development
Advisory Board.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-071
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DENTON; AMENDING SECTION 2-75 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON; PROVIDING FOR THE
CHANGES IN THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD; APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
BOARD; AND PROVIDING 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.'
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E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Denton, Texas;
providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not included
therein; providing for the maintenance of fees previously
established; providing for a penalty for the violation thereof
a fine of up to $2,000 for violations of all such provisions
that govern fire safety, zoning, or public health and
sanitation, including dumping of refuse and not exceeding $500
for all other violations; and providing for the manner of
amending such Code.
Debra Drayovitch, City Attorney, stated that the books Council
was receiving represented the completion of the City's contract
to recodify the number of laws the City Council had passed over
the years. The recodification had reduced the existing Code by
200 pages and eliminated obsolete ordinances. The proposed
ordinance would adopt the Code as the new Code of Ordinances
for the City of Denton and would repeal all other existing
ordinances.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-072
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE
CITY OF 'DENTON, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF FEES PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED;
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF A FINE
NOT EXCEEDING $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS OF ALL &UCH
PROVISIONS THAT GOVERN FIRE SAFETY, ZONING, OR PUBLIC
HEALTH .AND SANITATION, INCLUDING DUMPING OF REFUSE AND
A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $500 FOR ALL OTHER VIOLATIONS OF
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH
CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Trent 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.
Item 13 was considered
13. The following action was taken on official items considered
during the Work Session Executive Session:
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A. Hopkins motioned, Gorton seconded to appoint Mike
Bates and Sharon Jeffries as ex-officio members of the Downtown
Advisory Board. 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
canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the regular
municipal election held in the City of Denton on May 4, 1991.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 91-074
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF DENTON ON MAY 4, 1991.
Gorton 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.
7. Oath of office administered to newly elected Council
Members.
Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, administered the oath of
office to the newly elected Council Members Mark Chew, Margaret
Smith, Harold Perry and Jane Hopkins.
8. Election of a Mayor Pro Tempore.
The Mayor opened the floor for nominations.
Alexander motioned, Perry seconded to nominate Jane Hopkins for
Mayor Pro Tempore.
Hearing no other nominations, the Mayor closed the floor to
nominations.
On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander 'aye," Hopkins 'aye,"
Smith "aye," Perry "aye," Chew 'aye," and Mayor Castleberry
"aye.' Motion carried unanimously.
9. The Council considered approval of
appreciation for Bob Gorton.
The following resolution was considered:
a resolution of
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NO. R91-026
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR BOB GORTON
Chew motioned, Alexander seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Smith "aye," Perry," Chew "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye."
Motion carried unanimously.
10. The Council considered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Hugh Ayer.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R91-027
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR HUGH AYER
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye," Smith
"aye," Perry "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Castleberry "aye."
Motion carried unanimously.
11. The Council considered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Randall Boyd.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R91-028
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR RANDALL BOYD
Chew motioned, Alexander seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, Trent "aye," Alexander "aye," Hopkins "aye,"
Smith "aye," Perry "aye," Chew "aye," and Mayor Castleberry
"aye." Motion carried unanimously.
12.
Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following items:
A. Frank .Robbins, Executive Director for Planning,
stated that the City had been selected to participate in HUD's
Affordable Housing Program.' He was seeking Council's approval
to move forward with a letter of acceptance.
Council Member Hopkins asked for a clarification of what the
Council could do at this particular meeting.
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City Attorney Drayovitch stated that the Council could not take
a vote and could not express a consensus regarding an item not
listed on the Council agenda. She felt the original resolution
already approved by Council authorized the Mayor to sign such a
letter.
B. Report of meeting with EPA Officials
Harrell stated that the Mayor hosted a meeting with
three officials from the Environmental Protection Agency. This
meeting was also attended by representatives from the Chamber
of Commerce, the Economic Development Board, Representative
Armey's office, the City Manger from Lewisville and various
staff members from the City of Denton. The purpose of the
meeting was to try to have direct dialog with the EPA officials
who would be sending to the State their semi-final
recommendation as to the boundaries of the non-attainment area
in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under the new Clean Air Act.
There was a recommendation from the State that four counties be
singled out for inclusion in the non-attainment area in the
Dallas-Fort Worth Area. Those counties were Dallas, Tarrent,
Collin and Denton. Two major concerns were expressed to the
EPA officials (1) the location of the monitoring device which
was in the southeast corner of Denton County and which was felt
did not measure pollution coming from Denton County but rather
pollution being blown from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and (2)
the major disadvantage which would be placed on Denton and
Denton County if they were singled out for a non-attainment
classification while the other five counties in the metroplex
area remained unclassified. Three alternatives were suggested
to the EPA officials (1) placing Denton County in the
non-classification area, (2) consider trying to separate mobile
and stationary source problems and place Denton County in a
non-attainment classification for mobile sources and
unclassified for stationary sources, (3) consider the nine
county metroplex area in a non-attainment classification which
would put all of the counties on equal ground. Harrell's
impression was that the officials already had their positions
and rejected options one and two. Option three left how to
draw the boundaries. They did indicate that they might expand
beyond four the number of counties in the non-attainment
classification but not to the nine county region.
C. Harrell requested Council direction regarding the
City Council Planning Session and requested several Council
Members to work with staff regarding location, etc. for the
Session. Mayor Castleberry appointed Council Members Trent and
Alexander.
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D. Harrell presented thanks to the retiring Council
Members for all of their years of hard work on the Council.
14. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council
Members for future Council agendas:
A. Council Member Alexander suggested a planning
session for a reception for the retiring Council Members.
15. The Council did not meet in Executive Session during
the Regular Session.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
CITY, OF DS~NTON, TEXAS
BOB CASTLEBERR¥, MAYOR /
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS/
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