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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 15, 1992
The Council convened into the Work Session at 5:15 p.m. in the
civil Defense Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council Members
Brock, Chew, Perry, Smith and Miller.
ABSENT: None
1. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss
legal matters (considered action in Smith v. city and considered
action in airport condemnation cases), real estate, and
personnel/board appointments (considered an appointment to the
Citizens Traffic Safety Support Commission.)
2. The Council received an update and held a discussion regarding
Community Development activities.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, presented
information on the department's current operational budget. The
Department was still spending 1991 housing rehabilitation funds.
Approximately 24 housing rehabilitation projects had been completed
this year. The Homeowner Assistance Program had assisted 4
families to purchase homes. Money was left to assist an additional
13 individuals to purchase homes. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid
Connection Program had requested additional money for an enrichment
program. HOPE, the Prenatal Clinic and TWU Cares were social
service agencies funded with CDBG funds. The Wilson Street
sidewalk project had been completed and the remaining funds could
be used for possible improvements to Fred Moore Park or for
housing rehabilitation. The rental rehabilitation program had
received an additional $69,000 for 1989 funding and all of those
funds had been obligated to single family rental projects. An
additional $232,000 had been received in 1991 rental rehabilitation
funds and were currently working on committing those funds to
projects. Approximately 7 single family units had been done since
September 1991. The project dealing with the Crawford Building
Elderly Program was still waiting to hear if the funds would be
available from the Federal Home Loan Bank.
Council Member Miller asked for the total value of the project and
the money needed to start the project.
Ross replied that $2.4 million would purchase the property and
renovate the building. The Department was still working on a non-
profit housing development corporation and was in the process of
applying for a Cl03 non-profit status. The Department administered
the fair housing program for the City. Not many complaints were
received and the Department would be working on making the public
more aware of their rights regarding fair housing. The section 108
program allowed agencies to borrow against future CDBG allocations
to use for special housing and economic development projects. The
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Home program had had a decrease in allocation but Denton would
still have to go to the State for HOME dollars.
Council Member Perry asked if Ross had any appraisal of how
effective was the Greater Denton Area Board of Realtors' voluntary
affirmative marketing program.
Ross replied that the training was provided on an annual basis but
was not aware of how effective it was.
3. The Council received an update and held a discussion regarding
the broadcast of City Council meetings and the sharing of broadcast
equipment with the Denton Independent School District and gave
staff direction.
This item was considered during the Regular Session.
4. The Council received an update and held a discussion regarding
the Civic Center Pool renovation project.
Rich Dlugas, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that bids
were received from three contractors and all three bids were over
the project amount. Staff met with Carter & Burgess and Alan
Nelson to determine how to revise the project. A plan was
developed to reduce the scope of the project which would bring the
bid within the budget of the project. The pool would still be
opened for the swimming season. The size of the office and the
storage areas were reduced. No revisions had been made in the
mechanical portions of the pool. The public would still be getting
a quality facility. The contract would come to Council on January
19th.
Philip Neeley, Carter & Burgess, stated that the back-up materials
mentioned why the bids went over the specified amount. A key
emphasis was staying with the theme of the pool. Extra storage
space and the size of the building had been reduced. This would
have no effect on the public. The amount of overhead trellis had
been reduced but the zero depth pool and the filtration and gutter
system had not been changed. Barring severe weather, the Memorial
Day opening was a realistic date.
Council Member Chew stated that page 2 of the report indicated that
no revision would be made in the mechanical design of the pool.
Neeley replied that two different types of filtration systems would
be bid. Both would have to meet the same turnover rate for the
water and purification rates. This item did not have any cuts.
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Council Member Miller asked if the mechanical specifications would
be identical as the first bid. He did not feel comfortable as to
why the bids were high. Was the problem with the pool structure.
He was concerned with what bids would be received the second time
relative to the first bids.
Neeley replied that there were some site items which were higher
such as the amount of decking and trellis. The building was more
square footage then could be afforded. Basic roofing changes would
be made to save money. One item which was the largest cost was the
mass of the building - the volume of the building.
This item was continued during Regular Session.
The Council convened into the Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council Members
Brock, Chew, Perry, Smith and Miller.
ABSENT: None
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 17, 1992 and the meeting of November 24, 1992.
Perry motioned, Smith seconded to approve the minutes as presented.
On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith
"aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
3. The Council received a presentation of the National League of
Cities 1992 city Innovation Award for the Community Oriented
Policing Services Program for the City of Denton.
Mike Jez, Chief of Police, stated that the award from NLC was
designated to recognized collaborative approaches to police issues
in cities. COPS was a program designed to decentralize policing
services at the neighborhood level and called for an extensive
partnership between citizens and police officers aimed at
identifying problems at the neighborhood level. Other city
departments joined in the cooperative efforts. An indicator of the
success of the program was the increased trust between the citizens
and police department.
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Mayor Castleberry presented the award to the City Council.
Mayor Castleberry presented proclamations to Lloyd Harrell, City
Manager, for 25 years of outstanding service in local government
and to Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, for 20 years of
outstanding service in local government.
The Council returned Work Session Item #4.
Council Member Miller indicated that he would like more detailed
information regarding items which would be deleted from the
original bid.
Council Member Brock left the meeting.
Alan Nelson detailed the adjustments proposed to the bath house and
office area. The changes were related to staff areas and to non-
public areas. The office area was reduced, cabinet work was
reduced as was the type of flooring in the office area. The
building was reduced 35% in size and the height of the building was
lowered. One section of trellis work was left out due to the cost
of the construction. Only the filtration and gutter system of the
pool had not been changed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked what was the original bid.
Nelson replied the original low bid was $745,000.
Council Member Miller asked if the parking and turn around area
would be the same.
Nelson replied yes.
Council Member Miller stated that he had concerns regarding the
project. The low bid was $145,000 over the project amount and the
building was proposed to be reduced by 35% as would be the quality
of building. A reason for going over the project amount was the
timing of the bid and now more time would be given for a second
bid. Was this an overreaction with so many reductions.
Nelson replied that there were two timing factors to consider. One
was that the documents were originally issued before Thanksgiving
and were received right after Thanksgiving. There were only four
days for the contractors to coordinate pricing of the project.
That coupled with a six page bid form with over 20 different line
items to complete, made the bidding difficult.
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Council Member Miller asked if that would be corrected in the next
bid process.
Nelson replied yes that there would be one base bid and seven
alternate items. The form was much simpler for the contractor to
complete. The quality of the facility was not substituted as much
as the method of construction was substituted. The construction
was simplified and would be easier to maintain and simpler to
construct. Timing was also included in the total amount of time to
build as the original method of construction was very slow. The
materials were still there, they were just used differently.
City Manager Harrell indicated that staff was concerned by the
amount the project came in over estimate. It was obvious that
there had to be some restructuring of the project to make it fit
budget. The project should now make budget and still have a quality
project.
The Council considered Agenda Item #4.
4. Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered the
preliminary and final replats of Lot 2, Block 1, of the Offenbacker
Addition, plus .135 acres of unplatted land; into Lot 2R, Block 1.
The .4-acre site was on the east side of Carroll Blvd.,
approximately 148 feet south of W. Prairie Street. (The Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions, 5-0, at
its December 2, 1992 meeting.)
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning and Development,
stated that there was a correction on the agenda item. The
Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend any conditions for
the project. This was a replat of an existing platted property.
A parking lot was proposed for the entire development in the area.
That amount of parking was not required but was one which the
developer wanted to pursue. The property was zoned 2F which
allowed a parking lot in that area. Two notices were mailed with
none returned.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Hopkins motioned, Chew seconded to approve the preliminary and
final replats. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith
"aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
Council considered Work Session Item #3.
3. The Council received an update and held a discussion regarding
the broadcast of city Council meetings and the sharing of broadcast
equipment with the Denton Independent School District and gave
staff direction.
City Manager Harrell stated that this item had been in the major
budget issue report. Council had asked to delay this item and
staff to continue discussions with the DISD. This was a progress
report regarding those discussions and sought guidance if Council
wished to continue with the project.
Bill Angelo, Director of Community Services, stated that the
original proposal suggested using an outside third party to
contract with to provide services. The original cost estimate for
producing the meetings was higher than expected. It was
recommended to use in-house staff to produce the meetings. There
was a police officer who had expertise in this area and could be
used to produce the meetings. If and when the Council and/or DISD
decided to broadcast their meetings, the camera equipment, using
Sammons grant funds, would be shared. Other equipment such as a
switching device would be provided by each entity. The city would
use Sammons grant money for such equipment. Minor equipment would
be needed to complete the necessary equipment for televising. For
the exchange of the equipment, the DISD would establish an
equipment replacement fund. There had been a discussion of the
possibility of changing the meeting date of one of the entities.
It had been suggested that the DISD change their meeting date and
the DISD seemed to have no problem with that change. Funding of
capital expenses would be done through the Sammons grant.
Operational expenses would be funded through the Community Services
budget.
Council Member Miller asked if both the work session and regular
meetings would be televised.
Angelo replied that only the formal council meetings would be
televised.
city Manager Harrell stated that Council might consider holding
some work sessions in the Council Chambers rather than in the Civil
Defense Room.
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Council Member Smith felt that more people might become involved
with City government if the meetings were televised. But felt that
if it were done with the lack of professionalism which was
proposed, more individuals might be turned off to city government
than might be turned on. The current proposal was totally lacking
in professionalism.
Angelo stated that the quality of production would not be as good
as if there were a contract with Sammons but the cost was very
prohibitive. He felt that the Council would not be displeased with
the quality that was being proposed. Students would be recruited
who had some training with the equipment and would have some
training opportunities available from Sammons.
Council Member Chew indicated that the proposal did not address the
lighting system needed.
Angelo stated that a prior demonstration tape had been produced
using natural lighting and artificial lighting. A good quality
tape had been produced.
Council Member Perry stated that $5200 had been budgeted for the
bulletin board and asked how that would be used.
Angelo replied that it would be used for the purchase of equipment
necessary to produce the bulletin board. Agendas of various
meetings such as Council and Planning and zoning could be run on
the bulletin board as well as registration information for various
park programs.
Council Member Perry asked for a total cost of the project to put
it into operation for one year.
Angelo replied that the full range cost of City Council broadcast
was estimated at $34/hour. Capital expenses would be approximately
$38,903 and operating expenses would be approximately $4700. This
would include the police officer's salary. A balance of
approximately $2100 would be left in the grant fund.
Council Member Perry stated that the minimum cost of the project
would be $42,700. That was actual cost of broadcasting. He did
not have a problem with the broadcasting of Council meetings. He
did have a problem as Council had to cut from particular services
because there was not enough money for those programs. This was a
new Drogram which would cost $44,000. He had a problem with that
as he felt current programs should be taken care of especially
recreational services to citizens such as the library rather than
instituting new programs. The library did not have state of the
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art services. Over a period of time the costs would add up. He
had three problems with the proposal which included the cost of the
proposal, the technical difficulties presenting a first class
program to the public, and the cost to other programs in existence.
Council Member Miller stated that of the $44,000, $38,000 would
come from dedicated funds from Sammons and could not be used for
other purposes. $60,000 was dedicated in a grant fund and could
only be used for public broadcasting. The City was not spending
$44,000 but rather $4,700.
City Manager Harrell stated that $60,000 was grant money from
Sammons for the City to purchase equipment and furnish a studio to
do televising. The vast majority of the money needed for
televising would be taken from that $60,000. That money could only
be used for that purpose. The new money needed to get into the
project was $4,700. Half of that was already paid for in the
Police Department by redirecting resources. That money could be
redirected to some other area.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins was concerned about the quality of the
production. The City could not afford professional staffing of the
cameras. She was also concerned about the DISD putting money in
escrow to purchase new equipment. What was available in 7 years
would not be equal to what could be purchased now. It was
unrealistic to have more than a 3-4 year payout with replacement.
There was some sentiment in the community to have the meetings
televised. She felt that not much should be done until everyone
could see the quality of what would be produced. Council needed a
way to see how the lighting would affect the quality of the
production.
Angelo indicated that a demonstration tape could be done with
similar cameras and lighting to see how the quality would be
produced. The cameras used were very sophisticated and could
produce a quality production with very little light.
Council Member Miller suggested that a consensus of Council was
needed to move ahead with the project and then work out all of the
details with costs, equipment, etc. He would like to proceed with
the project.
Council Member Chew suggested bringing in the equipment during a
Council meeting. He could not support the project at this time
until he had seen a demonstration of the quality of the production.
Consensus of the Council was to do a demonstration tape to
determine the quality of the production.
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Council returned to the regular agenda order.
5. Consent Agenda
Perry motioned, Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye",
Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
Bid #1431 -CIP Improvements Project Phase I Stuart
Road Sanitary & Storm Water Sewer Upgrade
Bid #1435 -Test and Inspect Wood Utility Poles
Bid #1441 -800 HP 3-Phase Induction Motor
Bid #1446 -Trees Container Grown
6. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting
competitive bids and awarding a contract for purchase of materials,
equipment, supplies or services. (5.A.2. - Bid #1435, 5.A.3. - Bid
#1441, 5.A.4. - Bid #1446)
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-212
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting
competitive bids and providing for the award of contracts for
public works or improvements. (5.A.1. - Bid #1431)
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The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-213
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.
Smith motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
The Council considered Item 6.E.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance directing
the publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of
Obligation of the City of Denton.
City Manager Harrell stated that this was a standard item done at
the same time each year in which those pieces of equipment which
had been specified for lease purchase had certificates of
obligation issued. Charges to the user departments paid for the
certificates of obligation. Two items proposed to purchase were
fire engines. In the Option four approved by the Council which was
discussed with fire station options, $400,000 earmarked to purchase
a quint fire truck. At that time, the number of men on the minimum
manning was going to be increased and the quint was important from
an operational standpoint. When it was decided to keep the same
manning level, it was suggested purchasing two pumper trucks as
opposed to the quint. This was a lower amount of money than was
originally needed.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked what a quint could do that a pumper
truck could not do.
Rick Svehla, Deputy city Manager, stated that a quint elevated
water like a snorkel. It did not go as high as a snorkel truck.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins stated that she did not want to see in the
next year's budget a request for a quint which should have been
purchased as opposed to two pumpers.
City Manager Harrell stated that a future bond issue would have to
have funding for a snorkel truck. That was a need facing the City
as the current truck was purchased in 1974. The original operation
was to add 9 fire fighters but when the manning level was scaled
back, a quint was not an effective truck.
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Council Member Smith asked if the quint was approved in the last
budget.
City Manager Harrell replied that it was part of option four which
was proposed in the budget and which the Council approved.
John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, stated that the debt
repayment would be different in that the lease would be extended to
ten years on the pumper trucks, 10 years on the wild land fire
truck and 5 years on the ambulance. McGrane indicated that Frank
Medanich, First Southwest, was available if Council had any
questions. The sale would be on the second meeting in January
which would allow for the bids to be received in a timely manner.
city Manager Harrell stated that this was one of two sales the City
would do this year. A major sale in March would be for revenue
bonds for the utility department and general obligation bonds for
the law enforcement center.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-216
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION OF THE CITY OF DENTON.
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
The Council returned to the regular agenda order.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending
provisions of Ordinance No. 92-172 providing for changes in the
schedule of rates for electric service by amending the Electric
General Service Small (GSS) rate. (The Public Utilities Board
recommended approval.)
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that when the
new rates were adopted, a change was made in the large and small
general service rate. In that process, the discount for the small
general service customer was missed. This ordinance would provide
for that discount.
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The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-214
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AMENDING PROVISIONS
OF ORDINANCE NO. 92-172 PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE SCHEDULE
OF RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE BYAMENDING THE ELECTRIC GENERAL
SERVICE SMALL (GSS) RATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote,
Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye",
and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending
the 1992-93 budget of the City of Denton by appropriating the sum
of fifteen thousand and four hundred and eleven dollars ($15,411)
from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation Fund to various
accounts in the Recreation Fund to provide for funds for a
recreation leader.
city Manager Harrell stated that this item had been discussed at
prior work sessions. This amendment would help implement the
enrichment program at the After School Action Sites.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-215
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 1992-
93 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DENTON BY APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
FIFTEEN THOUSANDAND FOUR HUNDREDAND ELEVEN DOLLARS ($15,411)
FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE RECREATION FUND TO
VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN THE RECREATION FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR
A RECREATION LEADER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting
a donation of 5.92 acres out of the Robert Beaumont Survey from
Barworth Corporation (Grantor) to the City of Denton to be utilized
in expanding the North Lakes Park; providing certain conditions are
met by Grantor; and providing credit to Grantor from future
dedications required of Grantor for park land on property adjacent
to the donated tract.
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Rich Dlugas, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that the City
had been approached by the Barworth Corporation for a dedication of
property for a park. The site would not be developed at this time
but would be maintained with mowing. This would be added as a park
donation as required by the park dedication policy.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-217
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF
5.92 ACRES OF THE ROBERT BEAUMONT SURVEY FROM BARWORTH
CORPORATION (GRANTOR) TO THE CITY OF DENTON TO BE UTILIZED IN
EXPANDING THE NORTH LAKES PARK; PROVIDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS
ARE MET BY GRANTOR; AND PROVIDING CREDIT TO GRANTOR FROM
FUTURE DEDICATIONS REQUIRED OF GRANTOR FOR PARK LAND ON
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE DONATED TRACT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry
vote,
"aye",
motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
7. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution
supporting the efforts of the Dallas Fort Worth Airport Board to
obtain legislation affirming the authority of the Board over the
activities of the Dallas Fort Worth Airport.
City Manager Harrell stated that the Mayor had received a letter
from the North Texas Commission which would allow DFWto expand two
additional runways. A letter was sent to all member cities within
the boundaries of the Airport asking various City Councils to pass
the attached resolution encouraging legislation which would clarify
the fact that the DFW Board did have the authority to expand the
airport. Complicating this issue was correspondence received from
the Cities of Irving, Grapevine and Euless asking cities to not
support the legislation. There was also a letter from the Denton
Chamber noting that they would be having a meeting with
representatives from Grapevine and DFW to explain their respective
positions. This would be a Chamber meeting and not a town hall
meeting. Complications were, from a broad policy standpoint, the
Council and City had consistent stances to indicate the importance
of DFW to the City's economy. The community had a stake in having
the Airport keep its premier status. The other side was the zoning
issue offered by the surrounding cities.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins stated that the City had consistently
maintained that DFW was one of the major reasons that Denton
existed as it existed now. The City had consistently sent forth
resolutions in support of this. She felt that the other cities
would have to take up their own fight. This was not the City's
fight to get involved with. She was in favor of passing the
resolution.
Council Member chew agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins. DFW played
a major role in the economy of the City of Denton.
The following resolution was considered:
No. R92-078
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE DALLAS FORT WORTH
AIRPORT BOARD TO OBTAIN LEGISLATION AFFIRMING THE AUTHORITY OF
THE BOARD OVER THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DALLAS FORT WORTH
AIRPORT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the resolution.
On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution
supporting the funding of House Bill 791 providing for a statewide
system of poison control centers.
Barbara Ross, Community Development Administrator, indicated that
the resolution was asking to support House Bill 791 which would
provide legislation to propose a tax for funds for the centers.
The following resolution was considered:
No. R92-079
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
SUPPORTING THE FUNDING OF HOUSE BILL 791 PROVIDIN FOR A
STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF POISON CONTROL CENTERS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Perry seconded to approve the resolution.
council Member Smith stated that the Council had decided to not
support the Dallas group with requested funding. The City's
hospital groups had assured them that they could handle any
problems. She understood that the City would pay an amount based
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on the amount of use of the system.
Ross replied that the program would be funded through the State.
The City would not be requested to fund any of the centers.
On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council considered approval of a resolution adopting
the Harassment Prevention Policy (108.10).
Tom Klinck, Director of Human Resources, requested revision to the
current harassment policy. The current policy prohibited
inappropriate comments and behavior regarding race, religion,
gender, national origin and had been in place since 1987. This
revision would add a prohibition against one's age or disability
status and would be effective upon passage.
The following resolution was considered:
No. R92-080
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING HARASSMENT
PREVENTION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
8. The Council considered a motion for the Denton City Council to
officially adopt-a-spot located on both sides of Bell Avenue
between Robertson Street and Eagle Drive.
Smith motioned, Perry seconded to that the Denton City Council
officially adopt-a-spot located on both sides of Bell Avenue
between Robertson Street and Eagle Drive. On roll vote, Miller
"aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and
Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
9. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, presented the following items:
A. City Attorney Drayovitch stated that ordinance 6F,
regarding the park donation, contained a number of blanks. The
deed was to have been received in order to complete those blanks.
Because Mr. Rayzor was out of town and unable to execute the deed
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today, she recommended Council reconsider the ordinance to provide
for some minor wording changes.
Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to reconsider Ordinance 6F. On
roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
City Attorney Drayovitch stated that the ordinance could be amended
to authorize the City Manager to accept the donation if it were
communicated in the form and with the conditions set forth in the
ordinance. She detailed the wording changes for the ordinance.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 92-217
AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT A DONATION OF 5.92 ACRES OUT OF THE ROBERT BEAUMONT
SURVEY FROM BARWORTH CORPORATION (GRANTOR) TO THE CITY OF
DENTON TO BE UTILIZED IN EXPANDING THE NORTH LAKES PARK;
PROVIDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET BY GRANTOR; AND PROVIDING
A CREDIT TO GRANTOR FROM FUTURE DEDICATIONS REQUIRED OF
GRANTOR FOR PARK LAND ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE DONATED
TRACT.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance as amended.
On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Loop 288 would open Thursday. Transportation from City
Hall to the ribbon cutting would be provided and a trolley would
provide transportation on new facility back to City Hall. Those
who wished to attend should meet at 1:30 p.m.
10. There was no official action taken on Executive Session items
discussed during the Work Session Executive Session.
11. New Business
No items were suggested by Council Members for future agendas.
12. The Council did not meet in Executive Session during the
Regular Session.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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