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CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 16, 1993
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
Chew, Perry, and Miller.
ABSENT: Council Members Brock and smith
1. The Council convened into the Executive Session to discuss the
following:
A. Legal Matters
1. Considered action in Debbie S. Wriqht v. City of
Denton.
Real Estate
1. Considered acquisition of an option to purchase
land near Foster Road.
C. Personnel/Board Appointments
2. The Council received an update and held a discussion on the
'91 Committee recommendations and gave staff direction.
Rick Svehla, Deputy city Manager, stated that there were two issues
which had been discussed with the '91 Committee in February. The
first issue dealt with bonds which had been sold for culvert/bridge
work on Mayhill Road at two locations and on Hobson Lane. The
culvert work on Hobson was complete as was the work on Mayhill
south of McKinney. The City and the County had done a temporary
solution for the culverts on the north end of Mayhill between Audra
and Blagg Roads. There was approximately $30,000 saved on the
Hobson project which could be used to repave Hobson from Santa
Monica near the new bridge structure to Country Club Road.
Maintenance money could be used to repave all of Hobson if Angelina
Bend were held off until the next budget year. With the Mayhill
project, there was approximately $50,000 remaining due to the
City's and County's efforts in working with the Highway Department
to replace the bridge. Staff was suggesting using that $50,000 to
repave a portion of Mayhill. The city had requested that the
County assist with the paving of a portion of Mayhill which was a
joint City/County road. By using the bond money plus the County's
contribution, the City would be able to repave Mayhill from
McKinney north to University.
Council Member Chew indicated that he had a concern with paving the
joint portion of the road without the County commitment to assist
with the funding.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested that the City might be able to get
a schedule from the County when they would be able to help with the
paving.
City Manager Harrell stated that most of the traffic on Mayhill was
out-of-city traffic.
Svehla stated that it might be the case that the County would agree
to pave a portion of the road next year rather than having to do
up-front funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested repaving all of Hobson at one time
rather than in sections.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the Hobson project and
wait with Mayhill until the County was able to commit to the
project.
Svehla stated that the second item dealt with the list of federal
and state funding projects. The City had approximately $28 million
worth of work which would be scheduled during the next nine years.
There was a minimal amount of cost associated with the projects
which the City would have to pay. Staff was suggesting using a
small portion of the highwa~ bond funds since it appeared that none
of those bonds would be required. Approximately $300,000 would
have to be used for the congestion mitigation. Those projects
would begin this year. The extra bond money could be used for the
first year projects as the City would be reimbursed from the State
for some of the projects.
city Manager Harrell indicated that there was approximately $2-3
million left in the street bond issue which had been sold but not
used at this time.
Svehla indicated that any expenditures would be presented to
Council for final approval.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the concept of using
the $300,000 from the street bond funds for the projects and using
approximately $29,000 for the first year expenditures.
3. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
Municipal Court of Record legislation and a proposed resolution
directing the city Manager to submit a draft of this legislation to
Representative Jim Horn regarding this matter to be introduced in
the regular legislative session and gave staff direction.
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City Manager Harrell stated that at the last legislative session,
the City tried to get a Court of Record established. The
legislation was successful in the House of Representatives with Jim
Horn's sponsorship but the Senate had a problem with the
legislation and it died in Senate Committee. The Senate took the
position that there was a generic bill passed and cities should use
that option plus the Senate did not like the specific clause that
the City wanted to appoint the Municipal Judge as opposed to having
that position elected. As this session started, the City had not
started the project as there was no indication that there had been
a change in the feeling of the Senate. The City of Carrollton was
in the process of introducing a Court of Record bill for their
city. They had done some behind the scenes work and felt that the
problem with the Senate had been worked out. It was felt that
perhaps the two bills could be combined and Ben Campbell indicated
that he would be willing to help with the project. There was a
provision in the statutes that 30 days notice was needed of the
City's intent to file legislation to establish a Court of Record.
That notification had been made and a bill would need to be filed
by April 6. It was the opinion of Representatives Campbell and
Horn to have the bill introduced by Representative Horn. The Legal
Department had taken the Carrollton bill and followed it for Denton
except for one section dealing with the appeals process. It was
thought that the bills would be similar so as to be able to present
as identical bills in the Legislature.
Tanya Cooper, Assistant City Attorney, detailed the changes
proposed from the Carrollton bill. The only change she had made
from the Carrollton bill was in the appeals section. Carrollton
used a process through the Dallas County Courts and Denton would
need to use Denton County Courts. There were some differences
between the Carrollton bill and the previous Denton bill which
Cooper detailed to Council. The Carrollton bill provided that the
City Manger would appoint the Clerk of Municipal Court while the
previous Denton bill stated that the Clerk of Municipal Court would
be appointed by the City Manager with the consent of the Municipal
Judge. In the Carrollton bill, the Municipal Court Clerk would
appoint a Court Recorder while Denton's previous bill indicated
that the Court Recorder would be aDDointed by the Municipal Court
Clerk with the advise and consent of the Municipal Judge. The
section which provided for a court reporter had been amended to
allow for the recording of proceedings by a reliable recording
device without the requirement of a court reporter's actual
presence in court and provided for the preparation of a transcript
from this record. This would provide a cost saving measure by
reducing the time which a court reporter's service would be needed.
The previous bill submitted by Denton more clearly specified the
duties of the clerk. Regarding selection of a jury, it was felt
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that a word had been left out of the Carrollton bill and that
establishment of a jury would be the duty of the Municipal Court
Clerk and not the Municipal Court as stated in the Carrollton bill.
A final area which appeared to be left out of the Carrollton bill
was a "statement of facts" in the section dealing with transcripts.
It was felt that this should be included in the Denton bill.
Sandra White, Municipal Judge, felt that there were some provisions
which Carrollton had left out of its bill which the Council might
wish to put back into the Denton bill. In the section which dealt
with the selection of a judge, the listing of options probably
should include an "or" after the options. She suggested that the
Court Reporter be hired with the consent of the Municipal Judge.
Carrollton had removed two paragraphs dealing with the governing
body providing the necessary personnel, duties, salaries and
equipment for the Court. Carrollton had included a provision
indicating that the Court reporter would keep records for a 20 day
period. White felt that that portion should be removed and not
limit a time frame for keeping a court record. Carrollton had a
transcript preparation fee of $25 which White did not feel was an
adequate fee. White suggested contacting the County Judges for
support of the legislation.
Cooper indicated that she had spoken with some of the County Judges
and they were interested in proceeding with the legislation and
offered whatever help they could with the legislation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins felt that the Denton legislation should
follow as close as possible to the Carrollton bill so not to keep
it from being passed. She suggested doing what changes were
absolutely necessary but not to change too much.
Due to a time constraint, this item was continued during the
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
Chew, Perry, and Miller.
ABSENT: Council Members Brock and Smith.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the Regular
Sessions of February 16, 1993 and March 2, 1993.
Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the minutes as
presented. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Presentation of Yard of the Month Awards.
Mayor Castleberry presented the Yard of the Month Awards to the
following:
Weldon's Western Wear and Saddle Shop
DeBerry Funeral Directors
The Mayor presented a proclamation for "Sexual Assault Awareness
Month".
4. citizen Reports
A. The Council received a citizen report from Sheila
Alexander regarding the payment of property taxes.
Ms. Alexander was not at the meeting.
5. The Council received and opened bids regarding the City of
Denton Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, $6,575,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins left the meeting with a potential conflict of
interest.
City Manager Harrell stated that Moody's Rating Service had
upgraded the utility issue from A to Al. This was a very unusual
move for this current market. Harrell read a report from Moody's
regarding the City's bond rating. The General Obligation rating
remained the same at Al.
David Medanich, First Southwest Company, opened the bids for the
revenue bonds: Clayton, Brown and Associates - 5.4656; Prudential
Bache - 5.3706; Smith Barney - 5.480; Stevens and Company - 5.429.
6. The Council received and opened bids regarding the City of
Denton General Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, $2,975,000.
David Medanich, First Southwest Company, opened the bids for the
general obligation bonds: Clayton Brown and Associates -5.5504;
Smith Barney - 5.4809; Prudential Bache - 5.4403; Stevens and
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Company - 5.463.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins returned to the meeting.
Council considered Item #4.
4. citizen Reports
A. The Council received a citizen report from Sheila
Alexander regarding the payment of property taxes.
Ms. Alexander stated that she owned property on South Bradshaw.
There was a paving lien of $394 put on the property in 1969 and the
penalty and interest was now approximately $1,200. She did not
know about the assessment until last year. She stated that she had
not been notified about the lien and asked Council to allow her to
only pay the original lien.
Mayor Castleberry asked if she had recently purchased the property.
Alexander replied that she had owned the property for over 10
years. There had been a residence'on the property but it had been
demolished. She wanted to rebuild on the property but must clear
up the lien before she could do so.
Mayor Castleberry indicated that Council would take her request
under consideration.
7. Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing to consider the
preliminary and final replats of .316 acres of land proposed as Lot
30R, Block A, Oaks of Township II Addition. The site was located
on the southeast corner of Canyon Court and Bayberry Court. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated this request was for a
residential lot in Township II. Eight notices were mailed with
three replies returned in favor of the proposal. The purpose of
the replat was to resite building lines. There originally was a
30' set back on Canyon Court and a 15' set back on Bayberry. The
replat would switch those set backs and allow the owner of the
property to have better utilization of the property.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
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No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Hopkins, Chew seconded to approve the preliminary and final
replats. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing with regard to the
proposed annexation of 3.85 acres located east of 1-35 and south of
Milam Road. (A-61)
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that this was the second of
two public hearings for this annexation. The purpose of the public
hearing was to receive any p~blic input regarding the annexation.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action was taken on this item at this time.
8. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing
the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton Utility System
Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, and approving and authorizing
instruments and procedures relating thereto.
This item was not considered at this time.
9. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing
the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton General
Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, levying the tax to pay same, and
approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating
thereto.
This item was not considered at this time.
10. Consent Agenda
Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
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Bids and Purchase Orders:
Bid #1475 - Brush Truck
Bid #1471 - Civic Center/Swimming Pool Parking Lots
Bid #1467 - Fertilizer and Herbicides
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Tax Refunds
1. Joshua Feldstein - $678.81
2. Associates National Mortgage, Co. - $963.74
11. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting
competitive bids and awarding a contract for purchase of materials,
equipment, supplies or services. (10.A.1. - Bid #1475, 10.A.3. -
Bid #1467)
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-045
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.
Chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "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. (10.A.2. - Bid #1471)
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-046
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.
Hopkins motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and
Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
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C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing
for the renaming of an east/west section of Mesa Drive to Barcelona
Street. (The Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated this was a section of Mesa
Drive near the hospital. There were no buildings on this piece of
Mesa and no changes necessary to any residents.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-047
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
RENAMING OF A PORTION OF MESA DRIVE TO BARCELONA STREET; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and
Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion car'ried unanimously.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing
for the renaming of an east/west section of Evers Parkway to
Cobblestone Row. (The Historic Landmark Commission and the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manger, stated that there were residents
on this section of road. The residents had requested the change of
name through their homeowners association.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-048
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE
RENAMING OF A PORTION OF EVERS PARKWAY TO COBBLESTONE ROW; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and
Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving
settlement in litigation styled Fritz v. City of Denton.
city Manager Harrell stated that this ordinance endorsed settlement
of the suit as per the direction of Council.
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The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-049
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE
SETTLEMENT RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF FRITZ V.
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and
Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
The Council considered Item #8.
8. The Council considered ~doption of an ordinance authorizing
the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton Utility System
Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, and approving and authorizing
instruments and procedures relating thereto.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins left the meeting with a potential conflict of
interest.
David Medanich, First South Company, stated that he had checked all
bids for accuracy and recommended accepting the bid of Prudential
Bache.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-043
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF
CITY OF DENTON UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1993, AND
APPROVINGAND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATING
THERETO.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
9. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance authorizing
the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of Denton General
Obligation Bonds, Series 1993, levying the tax to pay same, and
approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating
thereto.
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David Medanich, First Southwest Company, stated that he had checked
all bids for accuracy and recommended the bid from Prudential
Bache.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-044
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF
CITY OF DENTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1993, LEVYING
THE TAX TO PAY SAME, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING INSTRUMENTS
AND PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO.
Miller motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry
"aye". Motion carried unanimously.
F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of
Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the
Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins returned to the meeting.
Council Member Chew left the meeting with a potential conflict of
interest.
Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated this resolution
included the grant to the Federal Transit Administration for
transportation funding in Denton. The grant asked for planning,
capital and operating funds. The capital funds included needs for
the next three years in anticipation of additional funds being
available. It was important to have the grant presented when the
funds became available. The ordinance authorized the City Manager
to file the application and sign the agreement when it returned.
The following ordinance was considered:
No. 93-050
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS
AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
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12. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution
temporarily closing Avenue E, from Eagle Drive to Prairie Street;
Highland Street, from Avenue E to Avenue C; and Avenue D, from
Maple Street to Highland Street on March 27, 1993.
Council Member Chew returned to meeting.
Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that this was a
similar resolution to one considered by Council last year. The UNT
police department requested the street closure for traffic control
during the annual Greek Show at the Coliseum. Property owners
would be allowed access to their property if needed.
Council Member Perry asked for the number of people involved in the
event.
Tuck replied that there would be approximately 5,000. This was a
regional event for several states.
Council Member Perry asked how long it would last.
Tuck replied that the event would be over at 10 p.m. The street
would remain closed until 11:00 p.m. in order to make sure the
traffic was under control.
Council Member Perry asked about the security measures involved.
Tuck replied that UNT secured the event. Parking officers would be
at the barricades. No city police would be involved.
The following resolution was considered:
No. R93-016
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING AVENUE E, FROM EAGLE DRIVE TO
PRAIRIE STREET; HIGHLAND STREET, FROM AVENUE E TO AVENUE C;
AND AVENUE D, FROM MAPLE STREET TO HIGHLAND STREET ON MARCH
27, 1993; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Miller seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and
Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution
recognizing the public purposes served by the Tree Power Program.
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Richard Foster, Public Information Coordinator, stated that the
resolution would recognize the tree power program. This program
provided trees to the City's electric customers in order to save
money on summer air conditioning bills and help reduce the peak
demand for power on the electric system. Last year 2300 trees were
distributed. Participants in the program last year indicated that
they were unanimously satisfied with the program.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked how the public was notified regarding
the program.
Foster replied that the public was notified through news articles,
cable network spots, posters in various businesses and word of
mouth. To receive a tree, an individual would clip out a coupon or
call a number to receive a coupon for a tree. There was a limit of
one tree per customer.
The following resolution was considered:
No. R93-017
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC PURPOSES SERVED BY THE
TREE POWER PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye",
and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. The Council considered approval of a resolution directing
the City Manager to submit a draft of the Municipal Court of Record
legislation to Representative Jim Horn regarding this matter to be
introduced in the regular legislative session.
City Manager Harrell stated that staff needed direction from
Council on how to frame the legislation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested coordinating any changes with
Carrollton so as to keeD the bills the same.
Tanya Cooper, Assistant City Attorney, stated that Carrollton's
bill had already been introduced. There was not much room to make
any changes in their bill at this time.
The following resolution was considered:
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No. R93-018
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO CREATE A MUNICIPAL
COURT OF RECORD FOR THE CITY OF DENTON; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Miller stated that the resolution indicated that
copies were to be forwarded to specific legislators. He felt
copies should be 'forwarded to Senator Steve Carriker and
Representative Mary Denny James. He asked that the word "or" be
inserted in the section addressing the selection of judges as
suggested by Judge White.
Perry motioned to approve the resolution and to add Senator
Carriker and Representative James as individuals to receive a copy
of the resolution.
City Manager Harrell felt that with minor wording omissions, the
Representative may be able to make grammatical changes even if the
bill were already filed.
Chew seconded the motion.
"aye", Chew "aye", Perry
Motion carried unanimously.
On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye".
Council Member Chew indicated that the bills should be as similar
as possible with the grammatical corrections including the "or",
the word "clerk" as indicated in the work session and the
"statement of fact".
13. The Council considered appointments to the Human Services
Committee.
Council Member Chew nominated Catherine Bell to the Human Services
Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins felt that the other vacancy could be taken
care of at a later meeting. She motioned that nominations be
ceased.
On roll vote, Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye",
and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Harrell stated that staff would work with Carrollton
to make the two bills as similar as possible.
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14. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
City Manager Harrell stated that information had been received on
the plans of the Delta Lodge regarding the Fry Street Fair.
Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated that the Delta
Lodge was considering a site on private property located on the
corner of Avenue A and Hickory. There was a parking area behind
the businesses there which was shared by Riprocks and the Park and
Go. Delta Lodge had permission to hold the event in that parking
lot. The date of the event would be April 17 with hours from 8:00
a.m.-10:00 p.m. The Lodge was aware of the noise ordinance and the
area was zoned general retail. There would be no beer/wine sales
at the event.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins expressed concern regarding residents in the
direct area and where participants would park.
Tuck replied that the Lodge indicated that many participants would
be students who would not have cars .but also indicated that they
would try and use parking areas from UNT.
City Manager Harrell stated that staff was merely reporting what
information they had received. The Lodge was aware that the
Council was not interested in closing streets or waiving the noise
ordinance. The Lodge knew that it would have to find property
zoned correctly and that those restrictions would not be waived.
It appeared that they had done that and that the property was
properly zoned for the use.
15. There was no official action taken on Executive Session items
discussed during the Work Session Executive Session.
16. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council
Members for future agendas:
A. Council Member Perry asked for an update on the opticom
system used in the City.
17. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular
Session.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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JEN~TP~WALTERS
CI~ SEcrETARY
C~Y OF DENTON, TEXAS
BOB 'CASTLEBE~~
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS/
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