Minutes April 06, 1993313
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 6, 1993
The Council convened in Work Session on Tuesday, April 6, 1993 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 the
following:
A. Legal Matters
1. Considered action in Goldfields' claim.
2. Discussed settlement in Hunter vs. Citv of Denton.
Bo
Real Estate
1. Considered acquisition of an
land near Foster Road.
option to purchase
C. Personnel/Board Appointments
2. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
alternative methods to appoint members to the City's boards and
commissions and gave staff direction.
Catherine Tuck, Asministrative Assistant, stated that staff had
prepared a policy statement from the Council suggestions made at
the last meeting. Included in the information was a proposed
process of how the procedure would work. The process was an
adaptation of the Dallas modelin which the Council would draw lots
to determine which position would begin the assignment process.
Tuck'reviewed the drawing process which was included in the agenda
back-up. Each Council Member would have 20 appointments with the
first member who drew having one extra appointment. The ex-officio
members of the Downtown Advisory Board, TMPA, Civil Service, and
the Denton Housing Board were not included in the list of
boards/commissions.
Council Member Miller stated that the policy indicated that the
board/commission members could serve three consecutive two year
terms. He suggested rewording that sentence to indicate a member
could serve three consecutive full te~ms. He suggested taking out
the phrase "unless there are compelling reasons to retain members
longer". He felt that a prior statement indicating that that was
the general practice of the Council would be adequate.
Council Member Perry stated that he liked having both phrases
included in the policy.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins felt that board/commission members should
follow the same requirements as Council Members. Limiting the
terms of the board/commission members would open the boards to more
citizen participation. The phrase should not be left in as it was
a potential for misuse.
Mayor Castleberry felt that the terms should be limited to three
consecutive terms.
Council Member Brock stated that the clause loosened the statements
and that it was stronger without it as it should he.
Consensus of the Council was to remove the clause indicating
"compelling reasons to retain members longer" and to change the
terms to three consecutive full terms.
Council Member Miller suggested changing the application form by
switching the listing of the boards/commissions with the
qualifications statement.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested changing the wording of the
qualifications section to read "that make you a good candidate".
Council Member Perry asked how often the order would change.
Tuck replied that once the positions were drawn, they would be set.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested proceeding with the policy for the
June appointments and draw for the openings rather than for
positions.
Harrell replied that over time, each Council seat would have the
same option to nominate members.
Council Member Smith stated that this policy would not result in
ward politics as the nomination would not have to come only from a
Council Member's district.
Tuck raviewe4 the time ~hedule for implementing the poll~y.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins suggested sending current board/commission
members a letter indicating that they would be eligible for
nomination for another term and to call the City Secretary's office
if they wished to be considered for reappointment. A different
letter could be sent to those members who had served three
consecutive terms and thus were not eligible for reappointment.
Consensus of the Council was to proceed with the time schedule.
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Harrell suggested putting the policy in a formal format and have it
adopted by Council at a future meeting.
3. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
jurisdiction of juveniles charged with Penal Code and other State
statute offenses.
Sandra White, Municipal Judge, stated that in October 1991 the
State Legislature passed House Bill 944 which dealt with the
jurisdiction of juveniles charged with finable offenses. Staff's
interpretation of the House Bill 944 was that the City, on first
time offenses, could transfer the cases to the Juvenile Court.
Based on that interpretation, Council gave approval to defer those
cases to Juvenile Court. As she understood the procedure, the
Juvenile Officers were not filing the cases in Municipal Court and
then transferring them to Ju=enile Court. The Police Department
was taking the case and presenting the case through the Diversion
Program. The Judge wrote a letter to Judge Whitten of Juvenile
Court asking how she wanted those cases handled. Judge Whitten
felt that it was not the intent of the Legislature to transfer
cases for first time offenses and did not know that the cases were
being transferred. In approximately October/November of 1992,
Judge Whitten noted on some cases that she was not accepting the
cases as she did not have jurisdiction over them. A second issue
was the new School District policy of zero tolerance. The DISD had
talked with chief Jez regarding activities which were occurring on
the campuses which were suitable to be filed in Court. The DISD
wanted the Police Department to issue citations in those cases.
Chief Jez discussed the issue with White but she was not aware that
the ages of the children included 10-15 year olds. She was under
the impression that it was 17 year olds. White indicated to the
Police Department that they would have to differentiate between
whether the child was 10-16 or 17 and older as the penalty ranges
were different. She also informed the Police Department that there
was a dispute as to whether or not the Municipal Court would be
handling cases of children 10-16 years old. The DISD had
implemented the policy but the Police Department was not ready to
implement that policy.
Judge Whitten, County Court-at-Law $1, stated that Juvenile Court
at the County level had jurisdiction over Class A and B offenses.
She did not have initial jurisdiction over Class C offenses.
Anytime a case was transferred to her court or if she transferred
a case to another court, the receiving judge had the option to
accep~ o~ deny ~he tran=f~r. Unle~m a child had two convictions,
as provided by the law, she would not accept the transfer. She
stated that if the offense were a Class C offense, it had to be
handled in Municipal Court.
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Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins felt that nothing could be determined at this
meeting as she felt the DISD should be contacted and there should
be a discussion with the Legal Department.
White stated that there were two separate issues - one was the
issue of transferring cases and the second was the policy of the
DISD.
Consensus of the Council was to continue discussion of the item at
the next meeting.
The Council convened into the Regular Session on Tuesday, April 6,
1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins; Council Members
Brock, Perry, Smith and Miller.
ABSENT: Council Member Chew
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Council Member Chew joined the meeting.
2. The Council considered approval of the minutes of the Regular
Session of March 16, 1993 and the Special Call Session of March 23,
1993.
Perry motioned, Smith seconded to approve the minutes. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
The Mayor presented the following proclamations:
"Fair Housing Month"
t~National Community Development Week"
3. The Council received a report from Jeff Carey regarding the
Hydrofest Project.
James Flores and Pete Hammerle spoke in place of Mr. Carey. Mr.
Flores stated that the Hydrofest would be the opening race of the
tour which was billed as the premiere boat race in the nation.
Flores detailed the steering committee and the members of the
committee. He also displayed a site map which detailed the race
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course on Lake Lewisville and the events which would take place
surrounding the Lake. This was a great opportunity to promote
Denton County communities. It was expected that the race would
generate $10 million in revenue. Race headquarters would be in the
Raddison Hotel and the media covering the event would also be
headquartered there. A video tape was shown regarding the
hydrofest races.
Pete Hammerle stated that the race would bring economic dollars to
Denton County and to the City of Denton. This was the first city
on a ten city tour and would be the first time the racers would see
how the other racers had modified their boats. This would bring in
an enormous amount of people to the area such as in the hotels in
the area. Much work was being done to prepare for the event both
in man hours and in-kind sgrvices. The most important factor of
the race was that the race would be a safe, family event. He
detailed some areas of concern involving wake control and security
for other boaters. The race would require 350 buoys and anchors
for the route. Eight rescue boats would be on the scene.
Mayor Castleberry stated that he was pleased that the event was
undertaken and pleased that the Raddison would be the headquarters
hotel.
4. Citizen Reports
A. The Council received a report from Doug Boydston
regarding City expenditures to help repeal civil Service in
Stephenville.
Mr. Boydston stated that in the budget year of 1991-92 the City
authorized the expenditure of $2,000 to be sent to the City of
Stephenville to help with their legal costs in regard to repealing
Civil Service in that city. As a tax payer, he knew that there
were numerous organizationsand projects which would have benefited
from that $2000. On behalf of the Denton Police Association, that
$2,000 could have bought five or six protective vests for officers.
B. The Council received a report from Ken Gold regarding
city expenditures to help repeal Civil Service in Stephenville.
Mr. Gold read a statement which was presented to the Council and
was included in the agenda back-up. His letter detailed the
concerns the Police and Fire Associations had regarding the use of
city fund~ to help repeal civil Service in Stephenville. It was
felt that the expenditure had a strong negative impact on the
relationship between public safety employees and the City and the
casual manner in which the money was approved. He felt there was
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no effort currently in Denton to repeal Civil Service. He had
heard few positive comments regarding Civil Service and had heard
many negative comments regarding the current Civil Service in
Denton. He was seeking from Council an opportunity to participate
in any new discussions regarding Civil Service in Denton.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that Rick Svehla, Deputy City
Manager, had met with Boydston and Gold and reviewed the matter in
detail. The action took by the City of Denton was not to help the
City of Stephenville repeal Civil Service but was to get a
clarification of the law regarding the procedures which would be
appropriate if a city wished to repeal Chapter 143. Stephenville
voted to adopt Civil Service a number of years ago. A year or two
later, the Stephenville Council decided it was not in the City's
best interest and led an attempt to repeal Civil Service in that
community. An election was called and in the election, a majority
of the citizens of Stephenville voted to repeal Civil Service. The
City of Denton had absolutely no involvement in that local election
or local politics leading up to the City of Stephenville and the
citizens of Stephenville holding that election. Following the
election, the Fire Fighters Union took the issue to District Court
and argued that the way the State statute read to adopt Civil
Service a majority of the voters voting in a city election was
needed. To repeal took a majority of the registered voters voting
to repeal Civil Service. Under those conditions, it would be
almost impossible to repeal Civil Service if that stood. The
District Court upheld the position as stated by the fire fighters.
At that point, the Texas Municipal League entered the discussion as
it was felt that it was an issue of state-wide concern. It was
felt that if the District Court judgement would hold, a future city
would not be able to dissolve Civil Service. Because of the state-
wide importance of the matter, the Texas Municipal League sponsored
a solicitation of funds to help clarify the issues at the Court of
Appeal level to see if the interpretation of the law was valid and
if that law was constitutional. That was what the City of Denton
contributed to along with a number of other cities. A $2,000
contribution through the Texas Municipal League to clarify that law
at the State Court of Appeals. That case was tried and the Court of
Appeals ruled that the law Gould not be upheld in that manner and
the Stephenville repeal election did stand because a majority of
the citizens voting in the election voted to take that action. The
Supreme Court would not take up the action of the Court of Appeals.
At this date, the law of Texas was that it took a majority of the
citizens voting in an election to not only adopt Civil Service but
to repeal Civil Service as well. The fire fighters and police
officers in Denton had been assured that there was nothing on a
current agenda to repeal Civil Service in Denton.
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C. The Council received a report from Barbara Coe regarding
city action to close the Hartfelt Humane society.
Ms. Coe, President of the Denton Humane society, requested an
immediate injunction by the City to close Hartfelt. She wanted the
shelter to remain closed until an investigation by the Department
of Health of the State of Texas verified that they had met
compliance with the Animal Shelter Act of the State of Texas. On
the 18th of February, 1993, the Texas Department of Health visited
the Hartfelt Humane Society and found 16 cases of non-compliance
with the Animal Shelter Act. A report was given to the owners of
the shelter who indicated that they would voluntarily cease
operating as a shelter until such time that they were in compliance
with the Statute. On February 26, 1993 the Denton Humane Society
received calls from concerned citizens in Denton that Hartfelt was
once again operating as a shelter. Animals were seen in the runs
outside Hartfelt and a recording on the Hartfelt phone indicated
that they were open between 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. for animal adoption.
A check with the Texas Department of Health indicated that Hartfelt
had not requested a reinspection nor had any reinspection been done
to confirm that the noncompliance areas had been dealt with. She
presented a folder-of information to Council which was included in
the agenda back-uP materials. Coe showed slides of the conditions
of the Hartfelt Shelter. She asked the City seek a direct
injunction closing Hartfelt until the violations were dealt with.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that it was a State statute
which governed the conditions which had to be complied with for
this type of facility. The City's efforts were to work with the
State Department of Health to make sure that the State was
following through on their enforcement activity regarding this
State statute. Today the City had received a faxed copy of a
certified letter sent to the Hartfelt Humane Society from the
Department of Health. Harrell read several sections of that letter
detailing the actions of the Health Department. Hartfelt did not
meet the minimum standards and had voluntarily released animals in
the shelter. The Department would continue to receive complaints
regarding the continued sheltering of animals and would continue to
inspect the facility as required by. the Statute. If the shelter
continued to shelter animals, the Department would refer the matter
to the Attorney General of Texas. Enforcement would include an
injunction to close the shelter and criminal penalties. The shelter
needed to have a reinspection and pass the reinspection before
resuming shelter activities. The Administration and Legal staff of
the City had taken the position of working very closely with the
Department of Health and the Attorney General's Office to ensure
that they were following through on the State statute. There was
no local ordinance governing the matter as it was a State statute.
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The City concurred that this was an issue which needed to be
addressed and staff felt that the State Department of Health seemed
to be moving in prompt fashion and in an aggressive fashion to
correct violations. It was the City's plan to continue to work
very closely with the two agencies, make sure that they followed up
and make sure they were enforcing the statute. If they were not,
staff would report back to Council.
D. The Council received a report from Willard Simpson
regarding various problems with the City.
Johnny Thompson, representing Mr. Simpson stated that Simpson had
numerous problems with his road, and simple items such as having to
pay to have a Denton phone. He did not seem to get anywhere with
the City staff and that was why he wanted to come before the
Council and address those gri'evances. Mr. Simpson paid City taxes
since 1985 and had not received any benefits from the City
regarding those taxes. The road by his property was maintained
better when it was in the County. Another problem was that the
service roads had been changed to one-way roads. His business was
termed an "undesirable" business when his property was annexed into
the City. Since 1985 he had not received any benefits from being
annexed into the City. Mr. Simpson needed to discuss his problems
with the Council to work out problems.
Mayor Castleberry stated that Mr. Simpson had talked with staff for
many years and staff wanted to hear about any further problems he
had.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins stated that she had talked with Mr. Simpson
and had talked with City staff regarding his problems. She felt
there was a problem with ingress and egress on his property.
Simpson needed to talk with staff regarding that problem. The City
could not take care of the phone problems. She understood that the
Truck Stop was willing to work with him regarding ingress/egress
but that he would have to help pay for the road. She suggested Mr.
Simpson make an appointment with appropriate staff such as the
Deputy City Manager.
E. The Council received a report from Paul Belokin regarding
traffic patterns on 1-35 service roads.
Mr. Belokin stated that when he first built his facility on I35,
the service road was not there. Now the roads had been changed to
one-way roads. H~ stated that hi~ ~mployees had to go out of their
way to get to work due to the one-way service roads. A Highway
engineer stated that the one-way system was done for safety
reasons. He wanted to expand his facility but did not want to do
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so because be'felt that he would not be able to sell his facility
if he wanted to do so in the future due to poor access. There was
also a steep incline in the area which was dangerous during bad
weather.
Mayor Castleberry stated that it was a State matter regarding the
service roads.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that an ordinance
governing the one-way of the frontage roads was passed in 1983 as
part of the rebuilding of I35 from US77 to the County line. When
the Highway Department rebuilt I35, they looked at the existing
ramps, most of which were built in the late 1950-1960's. The
interstate system and federal requirements looked at building one
way ramps and changing those roads. The 1983 ordinance did not go
into effect until all of the construction on I35 was completed
which was in 1987-1988.
Council Member Miller asked if Council had any leeway in the
ordinance or was it mandated by the State.
Svehla replied that in order to have the road rebuilt and to
rebuild to new specifications, roads had to be changed. Council
could have requested not to change the frontage roads and the
Highway Department would not have rebuilt the road. The State did
not necessarily have to follow municipal law.
Council Member Miller stated that by the Denton Regional Medical
Center the road was two-way at one time. When the Highway
Department put in the signalization, the State indicated that the
road would be one-way. It was his understanding that if the City
asked to keep the roads two way, the State would not have done the
work. It was not debatable.
Svehla replied that the State had indicated that if the City wanted
the signals, the frontage roads had to be changed. There was a
national trend on interstate systems to change two-way frontage
roads to one-way.
Council Member Miller asked if there was any local jurisdiction for
the Council to do anything regarding the problem.
Svehla replied no, that the State would ask how the City would
propose to change the situation and that would result in a great
cost to solve the problem. That was not a feasible alternative.
Belokin suggested making the service road two-way for approximately
400 feet which would solve the problem. He was willing to buy land
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and put in his own road, but the owner of the property would not
sell the land.
5. Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption
of an ordinance amending the detailed plan in Planned Development
#144 for the purpose of increasing the gross floor area of Building
One from 3500 square feet to 4800 square feet, changing the
building footprints and amending the landscaping plan on a 1.63
acre tract located on the east side of Bonnie Brae, approximately
800 feet south of University Drive. Z92-031 (The Planning and
Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval).
Frank Robbins, Executive D~rector for Planning, stated that this
was a minor amendment to a detailed plan approved in January of
1991. One of the amendments was to change the configuration and
gross floor area of some of the buildings. Building One increased
floor area and landscaping between the property and houses in the
rear of the development was thickened. There had been much
discussion regarding drainage and the development. The development
did not increase the drainage problems in the area. Two problems
of drainage in the'area were that the land was very flat so water
would stand and the underground storm sewer which could not handle
a heavy rain. It would cost approximately $500,000 to rebuild the
storm sewer. It was anticipated that the State would do the work
in the future. Staff would continue to work with the houses in the
east where water stood. The drainage problems were not the fault
of the development.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Fred Gossett, representing the applicant, stated that the request
permitted the use of the property to a fuller extent.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Perry asked what was the drainage problem.
Robbins replied that water came from the Rayzor property to the
City storm system and went north. When the water got to the east-
west storm sewer, it would back up with a ten year rain. To solve
the problem would require that the storm pipe be redone. Another
issue dealt with the lay of the land. The land was extremely flat.
Staff might be able to solve that problem.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-051
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 92-014 TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE DETAILED PLAN FOR
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) NO. 114 ZONING DISTRICT
CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION; AND IMPOSING A CONDITION
FOR 1.63 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BONNIE
BRAE, APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Brock motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "~ye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
B. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption
of an ordinance approving the rezoning of, and a detailed plan for
a .758 acre tract from the Single Family-7 district to the Planned
Development district on property located at the northwest corner of
Collins and Welch Streets for the purpose of a fraternity meeting
hall. Z93-003 (The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
recommended approval.)
Frank Robbins, Executive Director of Planning, stated that this was
a rezoning from a single family district to planned development for
a fraternity but there would be no residential use. This was a
former site for a store and a church. The site would be landscaped
to city standards, curbing would be installed, the access points to
the property would be to City specifications and a sidewalk would
be installed. A fence would be built between residences and the
property. The ordinance would require 7 trees in area and the
applicant proposed 15 trees. Conditions included a maximum
occupancy of 120 and no on-street parking would be allowed. The
Planning and zoning Commission recommended approval.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Jay Mitton, Chapter Advisor, was available for questions.
effort had been made to upgrade the property.
Every
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Brock asked if the hours of operation were a part of
the conditions. She asked if there had been contacts with
neighbors.
Robbins replied that two meetings had been scheduled with the
neighborhood plus some outside meetings.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-052
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, CHANGING THE ZONING
DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR .758 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WELCH STREET AND COLLINS STREET FROM
SINGLE FAMILY - DWELLING DISTRICT (SF-7) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (PD); PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF A DETAILED
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000
FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council held a public hearing and considered adoption
of an ordinance with regard to the annexation of 3.85 acres located
east of 1-35 and south of Milam Road. (A-61) (The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval.)
Frank Robbins, Executive Director for Planning, stated that this
was the annexation which began in February. This was the first
reading of the ordinance. There was a zoning application in
process for this property and it was anticipated that the zoning of
the property would b e done at the same time as final passage of the
annexation.
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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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. (First Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, ANNEXING 3.85 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF AND ABUTTING THE 1-35 SERVICE ROAD,
SOUTH OF MILAMROAD; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THE ANNEXED
PROPERTY; APPROVING AGRICULTURE (A) DISTRICT ZONING
CLASSIFICATIONAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye",
smith "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye".
Motion carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Bid $1464 - Water Meters
Bid $1470 - pasmounted switchgear
Bid $1478 - Utility Truck Bodies
Bid $1482 - Utility Tractor
P.O. ~33224 - Deloitte & Touche
RFP $9970 - Architectural/Engineering Services for
the design and construction of a public library
B. Plats and Replats
Considered approval of the preliminary plat of Lot
8R, Block 3, Wattam Addition, being a replat of the
eastern half of Lot 7, and all of Lot 8, a 0.758
acre tract located at the northwest corner of
Collins and Welch Streets. (The Planning and
Zoning Commission unanimously recommended
approval.)
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C. Tax Refunds
2.
3.
4.
5.
Avanti Health Systems - $514.88
Hanna Khraish - $5,558.22
Hanna Khraish - $1,024.56
Moore Business Forms - $2,691.26
Dentex Title Co., Inc./ George P.
$969.93
Kolb, Jr.
7. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting
competitive bids and awarding a contract for purchase of materials,
equipment, supplies or services. (6.A.1. - Bid #1464, 6.A.2. - Bid
#1470, 6.A.3. - Bid #1478, 6.A.4. - Bid $1482)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-053
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, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
tB'he The Council considered adoption of an ordinance providing
for
expenditure of funds for purchases of professional services
in accordance with the provisions of state law exempting such
purchases from requirements of competitive bids. (6.A.5. -P.O.
#33224)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-054
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
PURCHASES OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW EXEMPTING SUCH PURCHASES FROM
REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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Smith motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. 'On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hidell
Architects for professional architectural services relating to the
design of the branch library for the City of Denton. (6.A.6. - RFP
#9970)
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-055
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HIDELL ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATING TO DESIGN OF THE BRANCH
LIBRARY FOR THE CITY OF DENTON; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS THEREFORE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", 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
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Denton and Coopers &Lybrand for personal and professional services
related to the City's employee health insurance program.
Tom Klinck, Director of Human Resources, stated that the ordinance
was a request for authorization to have Coopers & Lybrand continue
to assist in managing the City's employee health program. The cost
was budgeted funds approved by Council.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-056
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND COOPERS & LYBRAND FOR PERSONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY'S EMPLOYEE
HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Perry motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock ."aye", Miller "aye,,, Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance accepting
the dedication from Rayzor Investments, Ltd. of a certain lot,
tract, or parcel of land situated in the Eugene Puchalski Survey A-
996 and the J. Perry Survey A-1040 Denton County, Texas and
containing a total of 6.1496 acres of land, for street and utility
purposes.
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that this was right-of-way
and alignment for Jim Chrystal Road in conjunction with a County
road project. The voters had approved the bonds to improve Jim
Chrystal Road. The City had asked to help with the design of the
road and had helped contract out for construction. The City felt
it was appropriate to take advantage of the underpass on Oak
Street. Staff had been working with theRayzor estate to obtain the
right-of-way at no cost. A concern in the area was to receive
access in the Union Camp area. The alignment had been discussed
with Union Camp and they were in agreement.
Council Member Smith asked if Union Camp would still be able to
have the same egress.
Svehla replied yes that the crossing at the railroad tracks would
be abandoned near Union Camp and the main access to Union Camp
would be off Oak Street.
Council Member Smith asked if there would be a railroad crossing
light.
Svehla replied that a standard rail crossing with arms and lights
would be built.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-057
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FROM RAYZOR INVESTMENTS,
LTD. OF A CERTAIN LOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE EUGENE PUCHALSKI SURVEY, A-996 AND THE J. PERRY SURVEY A-
1040 DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AND CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 6.1496
ACRES OF LAND, FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Smith motioned, .Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", 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 amending
Chapter 13 "Food and Food Servicez Establishments" of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Denton, Texas; prescribing rules on food
service sanitation; providing definitions; requiring permits for
the operation of food service establishments and food stores;
providing for inspection of such establishments; providing for
incorporation by reference of the Texas Department of Health,
Division of Food and Drugs "Rules on'Food Service Sanitation" and
"Rules on Retail Food Store Sanitation"; and providing for
regulation of food handlers and of mobile food units.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-058
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 "FOOD AND FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENTS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DENTON, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING RULES ON FOOD SERVICE SANITATION;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE OPERATION OF
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOOD STORES; PROVIDING FOR
INSPECTION OF SUCH ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
BY REFERENCE OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF
FOOD AND DRUGS "RULES ON FOOD SERVICE SANITATION": AND "RULES
ON RETAIL FOOD STORE SANITATION"; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF
FOOD HANDLERS AND OF MOBILE FOOD UNITS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY IN THE MAXIMUMAMOUNT
OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Hopkins seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
G. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending
Article II of Chapter 28 of the Code of ordinances of the City of
Denton, Texas ("Building Code") to provide for adoption of the
Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition; provide for amendments and
deletions to the Uniform Building Code, 1991 edition; and repealing
all ordinance~ in conflict herewith. (The Buildin~ Code Board
recommended approval.)
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Jackie Doyle, Building Official, stated that the Building Code
Board had reviewed the 1991 edition which was the latest edition of
the Code and had recommended adoption. Some of the changes in the
1991 Code were handicapped accessibility to buildings and the
requirement of smoke detectors in hallways and bedrooms. Other
changes were minor.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked if the changes in fire alarm spacing
dealt with rental and business property.
Doyle replied that it was only for residential uses. Originally
the requirement was for smoke detectors to be in hallways providing
access to sleeping rooms. Now smoke detectors would be required in
all sleeping rooms as well as in hallways providing access to those
rooms.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-059
AN ORDINANCE AMENDINGARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ("BUILDING CODE")
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1991
EDITION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTSAND DELETIONS TO THEUNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
H. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending
Article III of Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Denton, Texas ("Electrical Code") to provide for adoption of the
National Electrical Code, 1993 edition; to provide for an amendment
to minimum gtandards of work; .providing for an amendment to
inspection fees to allow for relnspection fees and after normal
working hours inspection fees; and repealing all ordinances in
conflict herewith. (The Electrical Code Board recommended
adoption.)
Jackie Doyle, Building Official, stated that the Building Code
Board had reviewed the 1993 edition which was the latest edition of
the Code.
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The following ordinance'was considered:
No. 93-060
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ("ELECTRICAL CODE") TO
PROVIDE FOR ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993
EDITION; TO PROVIDE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO MINIMUM STANDARDS OF
WORK; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO INSPECTION FEES TO ALLOW
FOR REINSPECTION FEES AND AFTER NORMALHOURS INSPECTION FEES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF';
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Smith motioned, Brock seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
I. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to execute a successive option agreement with
Roger C. Sullivan and Roger C. Sullivan Company, a Texas
Corporation for the purchase of 134.6 acres of land for future
expansion of the City of Denton landfill.
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that this was
an option to purchase 134.6 acres of land adjoining the present
landfill. The fee was $10,000 per year for the three year option.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-061
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSIVE
OPTION AGREEMENT WITHROGERC. SULLIVAN AND ROGER C. SULLIVAN
COMPANY, A TEXAS CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF 135.6 ACRES
OF LAND FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF DENTON LANDFILL;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
J. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance approving
settlement in wright v. city of Denton.
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The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 93-062
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 WRIGHT V.
CITY OF DENTON. TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Smith seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye,, and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
8. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution endorsing
the renovation plan of the Greater Denton Arts Council for the
Campus Theater.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this was a request of the
Greater Denton Arts Council for official Council endorsement of
their fund raising event for the renovation plan of Campus Theater.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R93-019
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE RENOVATION PLAN OF GREATER DENTON
ARTS COUNCIL FOR THE CAMPUS THEATER; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Perry motioned, Miller seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", 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 regarding
the support of the Texas Hydrofegt.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R93-020
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS HYDROFEST; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Smith motioned, Hopkins seconded to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, Brock "aye", 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
temporarily closing Congress Street between Alice Street and Denton
Street on Friday, May 14, 1993.
Catherine Tuck, Administrative Assistant, stated this was a
request from the Calhoun PTA for their annual event. The only
property owner affected was the DISD.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R93-021
A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING CONGRESS STREET BETWEEN ALICE
STREET AND DENTON STREET ON FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1993; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Hopkins motioned, Perry seconded to approve the resolution. On
roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye",
Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
D. The Council considered approval of a resolution relating
to the issuance of obligations by the North Texas Higher Education
Authority, Inc.; approving the issuance of such obligations and the
use of the proceeds of such obligations; and making certain
findings in connection therewith.
John McGrane, Executive Director for Finance, stated that the North
Texas Higher Education Authority was a non-profit corporation which
was established under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act for the
purpose of issuing debt for student loans. The Authority was
sponsored in conjunction with the City of Denton and the City of
Arlington. Every time the Authority issued debt, it had to be
approved by the City Council. The issUe was for $140 million, $90
million was refunding and $50 million was for new bond proceeds for
more student loans.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked about unpaid student loans. The
figures in the portfolio indicated that the unpaid forbearance fees
went up from $20 million to $107 million in the current year.
Kathryn Bryan, Assistant Secretary - North Texas Higher Education
Authority, asked if Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins was asking about
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defaulted loans.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins stated that she was indicating the
forbearance loans.
Bryan replied that forbearance was not a default. Forbearance was
a status that a borrower could request if he was having difficulty
paying back the loan but it was an authorized deferment of payment.
The interest on the loan would continue to accrue as this was a
temporary situation for the forbearance loans.
Mayor Pro Tem Hopkins asked about the policies which were in place
to try and get payments.
Bryan replied that the Authority worked with the borrower as much
as possible so that the borrower would not default. If the borrower
would default, the Authority would have to file a default claim
with the guarantor.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. R93-022
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS BY THE NORTH TEXAS
HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY, INC.; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
SUCH OBLIGATIONS AND THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH
OBLIGATIONS; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
Chew motioned, Smith seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
E. The Council considered approval of
postponing the regular Council meeting of April 20,
27, 1993; and providing for an effective date.
a resolution
1993 to April
City Manager Harrell indicated that he had been contacted by the
Council that there might not be a quorum for the April 20th
meeting. It was proposed to postpone the regular meeting to April
27th.
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The following resolution was considered:
NO. R93-023
A RESOLUTION POSTPONING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL
20, 1993 TO APRIL 27, 1993; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Chew motioned, Smith seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "nay", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "nay". Motion carried
with a 5-2 vote.
9. The Council considered an appointment to the Board of
Directors of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
City Manager Harrell indicated that the current position was held
by Bob Nelson. Council had been informed that his term had expired
and Council needed to make another appointment.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to reappoint Bob Nelson. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Hopkins "aye", Smith "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
10. The Council considered an appointment to the Human Services
Committee.
City Manager Harrell suggested that Council hold this position
until the new system was initiated.
Consensus of the Council to defer the appointment until the new
system for board/co,-ission appointments was initiated.
11. Miscellaneous matters from the city Manager.
A. Update on the Fry Street Fair.
Mike Jez, Chief of Police, stated the Police Department had started
discussions with the Delta Lodge on approximately March 17, 1993.
It was the Department's feeling that Lt. Paul Abbott, Special
Operations, had scheduled an adequate number of police to cover the
event. Those officers would be supplemented with agents from the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the Department of Public
Safety, Denton County Sheriff's office, the Denton Police
Department Reserve officers and representatives from the Fire
Department. The Department's primary concerns surrounded the
amount of alcohol consumed on that day by the dense numbers of
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individuals in'the area. It was expected that the locations that
had been chosen would create some difficulty as they were in
several places. There was a feeling that sometime during the day
there would be a strong likelihood that the pedestrian traffic
would result in street closures within that neighborhood and that
would be done under the current city ordinance which gave the
Police Department the authority to do such. The Department was
also concerned about the extensive number of noise complaints which
would be received. The Department would deal with those complaints
as best as possible as they occurred. There probably would be more
complaints than could be responded to. The Department would record
those complaints so they could be forwarded to Council at a later
date. Primary concerns were with the problems of alcohol
consumption and traffic congestion. Lt. Abbott had been meeting
with area businesses and churches regarding planning activities.
The Department had also been working closely with the University to
open additional parking for use by participants.
Council Member Smith asked where the other locations were other
than the Fry Street parking lot.
Jez replied that the primary event would be an 1800 square foot
parking lot behind the Hickory Street Park and Go. Additional
activities would be on the parking lot of Otays and additional
vending booths would be set up in the area. The Delta Lodge would
not be participating in alcohol beverage sales this year but it
would be available in the area. A concern, which was a new
situation, was that the participants might not disperse as quickly
as many clubs would remain open after the event. Officers would
stay in the area until the clubs closed.
Council Member Miller asked for an estimate of the numbers
expected. Was there a way to control the number of people entering
the area.
Jez replied that he did not know how to stop people from entering
the area as it was a public area. The Delta Lodge had agreed to
limit the number of people on the parking lot to 2500 people based
on the ~e¢o~endation of th~ Fir~ Har~hall. Str~t ~lo~ur~ would
inhibit people from entering the area but would not deny them
access. Patrols would start early in the day and continue
throughout the day. Judgmental issues would have to be dealt with
as the day unfolded such as possible street closures or decisions
to call out additional police personnel if needed. It was felt
that therewas an adequate number of personnel to start the day and
additional personnel would be on standby if needed. The Department
was not anticipating any significant problems. It was the intent
and desire of the Department to establish a positive relationship
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for the event.
Council Member Miller asked if the event were sponsored by the
Delta Lodge and were they taking any accountability to establish
standards of conduct for the event.
Jez replied that the Lodge had been cooperative at this point in
the planning. Realistically there was very little that the Delta
Lodge could do to control the behavior of individuals once they had
started consuming any kind of alcohol.
Mayor Castleberry stated that when the event was at the
Fairgrounds, a provision had been made for additional rest rooms
and for clean up after the event. Had this been provided for this
event.
Jez replied that additional rest rooms would be provided. The
security measures that the Lodge took at the Fairgrounds had some
negative repercussions. Off-duty officers would be compensated
through Delta Lodge. Jez indicated that the Department was having
problems getting officers to sign up for the duty and he might have
to order them to accept the duty.
B. Presentation concerning the vision for Denton - 21st
Century.
City Manager Harrell indicated that this would be an introduction
to the project at this meeting and more specific recommendations
would be presented at the next meeting for staff direction. He
presented the background history of the formation of the Committee.
Council andother agencies had been discussing the need to enter
into a community-wide project regarding the future of Denton. The
Denton Record-Chronicle was also holding meetings regarding the
future of Denton and where Denton should go. A number of people
representing a number of institutions came together to develop a
plan for the city of Denton. The city of Denton, DISD, Denton Area
Chamber of Commerce, the united Way of Denton County, the
University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University,and the Denton
Record-Chronicle would be the sponsoring agencies. Those agencies
would be asked to commit resources and key leadership individuals
to the project who would guide the effort and shape the project.
This was an opportunity to pull the community closer together and
move ahead to make Denton a special place.
Council Member Perry suggested that the term"warroom" be taken out
of the wording of the document.
City Manager Harrell replied that the phrase was now the "impact"
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room or the "vision" room.
Council Member Brock replied that that phrase had been adopted from
the Rock Hill project. They were in a stronger position and felt
they were going to war to redeem their city.
Council Member Miller stated that the term "warroom" was from notes
from meetings held in January.
Council Member Perry stated that it would not be possible for him
to submit to another agency which would have control over the
Council. He would feel better if the emphasis were on the process
of the project. He did not want an advisory group formed which
would have advisory, supervisory, legal, or technical monitoring
capacity over the Council.
City Manager Harrell stated that the proposed group which would
continue after the completion of the project would not tell the
institutions what duties to do. There would be no legal authority
to require anyone to take action. The group would continue so that
the plan would not die. The group would continue to meet to allow
the institutions to report what they were doing to achieve the
vision.
Council Member Chew pointed out that this was only a briefing at
this meeting. A more indepth study would be done at the next
meeting.
Carl Anderson, Denton Chamber of Commerce stated that this was an
exciting project for Denton. It reflected a continuation of
Council's desires when they joined the City Council. The City
Manager had done a wonderful job during this process.
C. Harrell asked for a small group to work on the Council
Planning Session. Mayor Castleberry asked Council Me~ber Miller to
help the City Manager and him.
12. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular
Session.
13. New Business
The following items of New Business were suggested by Council
Members for future agendas:
A. Council Member Smith reported that cleanup on the
Council's Adopt-A-Spot on Saturday lasted only approximately 45
minutes. The area was much cleaner than the first time Council
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cleaned the area.
B. Council Member Smith reported on events of her recent
trip to China.
C. Council Member Miller stated that he had attended the
opening of the new park and it was a very impressive facility.
D. Council Member Brock requested a close monitoring of the
situation concerning Hartfelt Animal Shelter.
E. Council Member Brock stated that there was still a
problem of parking for downtown residents and felt that a
discussion was needed.
F. Council Member Brock asked for a report regarding the
possible use of recycled paper and printing on both sides of the
paper.
City Manager Harrell introduced Joseph Portugal the new Assistant
to the City Manager.
14. There was no Executive Session held during the Regular
Session.
With no further business,
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the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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