Minutes January 17, 19953 3 2 CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
January 17, 1995
The Council convened into a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, January 17,
1995 at 5:15 p.m. in the civil Defense Room.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members
Chew, Perry, Miller and smith.
ABSENT: Council Member Cott
The following items were considered in the Closed Meeting:
A. Legal Matters -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.071
1. Considered settlement in Gillespie v. City.
2. Considered settlement in Scott v. City.
B. Real Estate -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE Sec. 551.072
Personnel/Board Appointments -- Under TEX. GOV'T CODE
Sec. 551.074
Considered
assistant
direction.
working conditions of part-time and
judges and gave the Municipal Judge
Continued the annual evaluations for the City
Manager, Municipal Judge, Part-time Municipal Judge
and Alternate Municipal Judges.
The Council convened into the Work Session on Tuesday, January 17,
1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members
Chew, Perry, Miller and Smith.
ABSENT: Council Member Cott
1. The Council received a report from the SENECA Group, Inc. and
held a discussion concerning the City of Denton's development of a
telecommunications system.
Jim Harder, Director of Electric Utilities, stated that the SENECA
report would cover the City's fiber optic system. A number of
links had been completed between City facilities and they were
currently working on a connection around the perimeter of the City
for the electric substations. They were also developing plans for
the City's fiber optic system to sell to outside entities. The
consultant was hired to look at a rate structure and the
feasibility of such a program.
Jim Pendergast, SENECA Group, Inc., presented a summary of the
findings of the system. It was found that the system technology
was current and appropriate, the system design was comprehensive
and flexible, the staff was informed and knowledgeable, sufficient
capacity existed, there was a timely window of opportunity, and
there was a significant community and citizen benefit which
~xi~t~d. The ~ummary of recommendations included (1) offering the
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network service to others, (2) proceeding with a phased approach,
(3) minimizing regulation, (4) supporting the service line by a
dedicated staff, (5) adopting flexible pricing guidelines, (6)
considering a proprietary nature of pricing, (7) focusing on
customer service and marketing orientation, (8) restricting dark
fiber service, (9) acquiring a centralized facility, and (10)
maintaining dialogue with legislators. A phased approach was
recommended starting in 1995 and ending in 1997-98. Phase I
contained customers from the governmental, educational and medical
fields. There would be a point-to point service with a centralized
facility and full-time staffing. Phase II could include other
carriers and business users and the facilities would have a sonet
technology with a protected ring design. Phase III included a
switch based service and an ATM technology facility. A comparison
was made between a monopoly environment versus a competitive
environment for the pricing approach. It was recommended to use
the competitive environment which was found by taking the market
rate per unit times the number of units to equal the cost. CAP
success factors included flexible pricing, a high quality network,
responsive customer service and innovative marketing. Guidelines
for CAP tariffs included (1) CAPS price services be at a discount
from the serving telephone company rates with a 20% discount being
the norm, (2) CAPS negotiated rates on an individual case basis
with each customer with future services from the customer or nearby
potential customers being considered, (3) sales agents making
timely pricing decisions based on flexible guidelines, and (4)
rates which were considered proprietary and not published. Tariff
building guideline recommendations included (1) market rates for
competitive services were established within a range with the
telephone company rate being the ceiling and a discount of 20% as
the floor. The rate must be sufficient to recover the incremental
cost of provided service to the customer. (2) Market rates for
non-competitive services were established based upon the fully
distributed (total) cost of providing service to the customer. (3)
Rates for services considered "for the good of" the community and
not within the above guidelines were approved by the appropriate
governing body. (4) Tariffing experience should be reviewed
annually by the appropriate governing body. He felt that the City
had a rare opportunity to develop a comprehensive system which
would benefit the community in many ways. A small dedicated staff
which only worked on this program was essential.
Council Member Perry asked what would be an example of "services
for the good".
Pendergast replied that an example might be a partnership between
a school district and the city by connecting a university with some
of the elementary schools or high schools.~ University professors
developing grant programs for the school district would be another
example.
Council Member Miller asked if a proforma had been developed in
terms of investment and revenues in a broad sense and not just in
individual cu~tomer~.
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Pendergast replied that this study did not do that due to the
recommendation to proceed with a phased approach.
Bob Nelson, Executive Director for Utilities, stated that specific
proformas had not been done at this time. Currently the
expenditures and the cost to put the fiber system in was being done
under the electric system. The next step would be to return to
Council with a preliminary plan on how the system would look.
Council Member Miller asked if the pricing recommendations would be
involved with anti-trust laws.
Pendergast replied that at this point in time, it would not be
affected.
Council Member Miller felt that there was a need to make sure that
this point was known due to the legal ramifications.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked if it would be possible to make rate
concessions to future companies desiring to locate in Denton.
Pendergast replied that he was not comfortable answering legal
aspects involving rates.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked for a time frame when other cities the
size of Denton would be able to provide such a service.
Pendergast felt that it would be fairly soon. He was suggesting a
methodology and a range and guidelines for pricing but not
establish specific prices.
City Manager Harrell stated that another legal issue was whether to
keep the pricing as proprietary information and not public
information. There was a concern regarding open records and how to
remain within the limits of that law. The city would like to have
flexibility regarding rates but as a governmental agency, it had to
treat like individuals in a like manner.
2. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
the 1995-96 City Council budget priority questionnaire.
Jon Fortune, Chief Finance Officer, stated that each year the
budget office prepared a questionnaire for Council. The purpose of
the questionnaire was to receive feedback on Council priorities and
emphasis regarding budget issues. He reviewed the questionnaire
for Council completion.
City Manager Harrell stated that with prior questionnaires, the
rankings of 1-7 provided the Council with an opportunity to
indicate whether or not the current level of service being provided
was appropriate. The last column on the questionnaire meant in the
whole scheme of city operations, how important was that particular
service in city services.
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Council Member Miller asked if the ranking meant that the service
provided was sufficient or meant that the staffing was appropriate.
He felt it was important to make sure the Council was answering the
items in the same manner.
City Manager Harrell stated that the Council rankings were used to
shape the proposed budget to reflect the priorities established by
the Council.
Fortune asked if there were any items to be added to the
questionnaire.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock asked to have the fiber optics included in the
questionnaire.
Council Member Miller asked if the work in the juvenile justice
area was included and felt it should be included in the
questionnaire.
3. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
the 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program budgeting process.
Due to a time constraint, this item was discussed during the
Regular Session under Miscellaneous Matters from the City Manager.
The Council convened into the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January
17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Mayor Castleberry; Mayor Pro Tem Brock; Council Members
Chew, Perry, and Miller.
ABSENT: Council Members Cott and Smith
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 City
Council meetings of November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 1994.
Perry motioned, Miller seconded to approve the minutes as
presented. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Resolutions of Appreciation
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Rollins Dale Emery.
The following resolution was considered:
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NO. RA95-001
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR ROLLINS DALE EMERY
Perry motioned, Brock seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Mauro Rodriquez.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. RA95-002
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR MAURO RODRIQUEZ
Brock motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. 'The Council considered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Howard Kelly.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. RA95-003
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR HOWARD KELLY
Brock motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
D. The Council considered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Joseph Ayers.
The following resolution was considered:
NO. RA95-004
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR JOSEPH AYERS
Brock motioned, Chew seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
E. The Council ¢onsidered approval of a resolution of
appreciation for Samuel D. Laney.
The following resolution was considered:
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NO. RA95-005
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR SAMUEL D. LANEY
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
4. Yard of the Month Awards
Mayor Castleberry presented the Yard of the Month awards to:
First State Bank
Mr. and Mrs. James Tritt
Mayor Castleberry presented a proclamation for "Boy Scout Troop 132
Day".
5. Public Hearings
A. The Council held a public hearing with regard to the
proposed annexation and zoning of a 199.5 acre tract located east
of Mayhill Road and north of Edwards Road. (A-64)
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, reviewed the annexation schedule
with Council. This was the second public hearing scheduled for the
annexation with final action scheduled for March 21, 1995. At the
last public hearing a concern was expressed regarding an antenna
located on the landfill site. After discussions with the property
owner, it was felt that it might be possible to relocate the tower.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
No one spoke in opposition.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Castleberry indicated that no action would be taken on this
item at this time.
B. The Council held a public hearing with regard to the
proposed annexation of a 1.1 acre tract located on and being the
east part of the right-of-way of Corbin Road and gave staff
direction. (A-68)
Harry Persuad, Senior Planner, stated that at the first public
hearing Council directed staff to look at the possibility of
annexing of some of the property in the area. Staff reviewed the
possible annexation of 900 acres including the existing homes in
this area with a taxable value of approximately $ 1.9 million. It
was estimated that taxes to be collected on the property would be
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approximately $10,600 dollars. The estimate for a bridge across
the low water crossing was $950,000 resulting in a net loss of
$83,000 for the bridge and road work. Staff maintained that the
potential risk of the low water crossing far outweighed the
convenience of its use. Four families would have to travel an
additional 1.1 miles to get to Airport Road. The homes on
Underwood Road would not be affected very much by the closing. The
issue dealt with potential dangers of the crossing compared to the
convenience of the residents of four homes. In February of 1994 a
resident was trapped on the crossing and the police had to rescue
her. There had also been one fatality at the crossing. The
inconvenience as a result of closing the crossing was minimal
compared to the potential risk and dangers of the crossing.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
No one spoke in favor.
Tip Hall stated that he was opposed to the closing for several
reasons. One was for economic reasons. If the road were closed,
he would have to go on the highway in order to get his farm
machinery to his property. In 1983, a bill was introduced in the
Legislature with following support that after a two year period any
property annexed by the City not offered all city services could be
deannexed by petition to the County Judge. There was county
property on each side of this road and taxes were paid by
landowners on each side. He felt that those owners should have
some say on how to use those roads.
Don W. Ford stated that he was a property owner at the site. He
was concerned about what would be done with the road if it were
closed. He felt his property would be devaluated if there was no
through road in the area. He was also concerned about what would
happen to the area once the road was closed.
Persuad stated that if the property were annexed, the area of the
low water crossing would be closed.
Ford asked what would happen to the closed portion of the road.
Persuad replied that the City would continue to maintain the road
as i% wan presently doing.
Ralph Havenhill stated that although there were only four families
which would be most affected by the closing, justice could not be
done in terms of numbers. He asked the Council to be responsible
and to explore every avenue before closing the road. He felt that
the road should be kept open and maintained in the best possible
condition.
Robert Hammer stated that two weeks ago many people spoke at the
public hearing and gave many reasons why the road should not be
closed. One Council Member stated that he was concerned about
incurring the costs for the taxpayers for a few non-taxpayers~ He
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stated that petitions were submitted to Peterbilt and Tetrapack and
those using the road who would be affected by the closing of the
road. He felt the issue was not just for those who lived in the
area but also for those who used the road on a daily basis. The
Texas constitution provided that no person's property would be
taken, damaged or destroyed, for or applied to public use, without
adequate compensation being made. Property had been damaged for a
public use within the meaning of the Constitution when access was
materially and substantially impaired even though there had not
been a deprivation of all reasonable access. Even though the
alternative route allowed access and might be reasonable access,
there would be many individuals materially and substantially
affected by the closing of the road.
Teri Meador presented petitions from individuals who used the road
and who were in opposition to the closing of the road.
Jackye Havenhill stated that this road was a legacy which she would
like to keep for the community. This was a place of beauty which
would be shut off from the community. While the residents did not
pay taxes to the City of Denton, they were a part of Denton and she
did many volunteer activities for the City of Denton. She asked
that the road be maintained and kept opened.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
No action was needed on this item at this point in time.
6. The Council considered exaction variances to Sections 34-114
(5) (perimeter street paving) and 34-114 (17) (sidewalks) of the
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations associated with the
platting of 7 lots on a 138.875 acre tract of land on the north
side of Jim Christal Road at its intersection with Egan Road. (The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended 5-1 to approve the
variance, conditioned on $37,800 of street improvements to Jim
Christal being completed by the developer.)
This item was withdrawn from consideration.
7. Consent Agenda
Mayor Castleberry indicated that a Speaker Card was presented for
this item.
Joe Dodd stated that he was against the contracts which the Council
was considering for ambulance services with smaller area cities.
He felt that that would leave the City shorthanded on fire fighter
personnel. He was not certain the City could fulfill such
contracts with current personnel.
Mayor Castleberry indicated that as there was a concern regarding
this item, it would be voted on separately from the other Consent
Agenda items.
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Perry motioned, Miller seconded to approve Consent Agenda Items A
and B. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Miller motioned, Perry seconded to approve Consent Agenda Item 7C.
Council Member Miller indicated that he too was concerned about
fire coverage. These contract were renewal contracts and were not
new contracts. These arrangements were part of an on-going
situation and to discontinue these contracts would be unfair to
those cities. These contracts were taken into consideration with
current staffing.
On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye",
and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
A. Bids and Purchase Orders:
Bid #1705 - Large Document Copy Machine
Bid #1693 - Fleet Services
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Fees
1. Upper Trinity Regional Water District
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contracts
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
City of Shady Shores - Ambulance Services
City of Ponder - Ambulance Services
City of Hickory Creek - Ambulance Services
City of Sanger - Ambulance Services
City of Krum - Ambulance Services
City of Argyle - Ambulance Services
8. Consent Agenda Ordinances
Council considered Consent Agenda Ordinances 8A-8C.
Brock motioned, Perry seconded to approve Consent Agenda Ordinances
8A-8C. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry
"aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
A. NO. 95-009
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. (7.A.1. - Bid #1705)
B. NO. 95-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYMENT BY THE CITY
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROJECT FEES AS PER CONTRACT AGREEMENT
WITH UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.B.1.) ~
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C. NO. 94-011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-001 RELATING TO THE
AWARD OF BID NUMBER 1693 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL PICKUP BID ITEM #1;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFORE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.A.2. - Bid #1693)
9. Consent Agenda Resolutions
Council considered Consent Agenda Resolutions 9A-9F.
Brock motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda
Resolutions 9A-9F. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew
"aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
A. NO. R95-005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF SHADY SHORES FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.C.1.)
B. NO. R95-006
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF PONDER FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.C.2.)
C. NO. R95-007
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF HICKORY CREEK FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.C.3.)
D. NO. R95-008
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF SANGER FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.C.4.)
E. NO. R95-009
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF KRUM FOR AMBULANCE
SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.C.5.)
F. NO. R95-010
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND THE CITY OF ARGYLE FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (7.C.6.)
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10. Ordinances
A. The Council considered adoption of an
authorizing the expenditure of funds in Gillespie v.
Denton.
ordinance
City of
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 95-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN GILLESPIE V. CITY OF DENTON; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Brock motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the expenditure of funds in Scott v. City of Denton.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 95-013
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LAW FIRM OF WOLFE, CLARK &
HENDERSON TO SETTLE THE CASE STYLED SCOTT V. CITY OF DENTON;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR JUDGEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Brock motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
C. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance directing
the publication of Notice of Intention to issue General Obligation
bonds of the City of Denton.
Harlan Jefferson, Director of Fiscal Operations, stated that the
ordinance provided for the notice of intent to issue general
obligation bonds for $1,610,000. The actual sale date would be
February 21, 1995. The projects to be funded were for streets,
drainage and parks and recreation projects. A detailed listing of
all of the projects were approved in 1994-95 CIP program.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 95-014
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF SALE OF CITY OF DENTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
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Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
D. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance directing
the publication of Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of
Obligation bonds of the City of Denton.
Harlan Jefferson, Director of Fiscal Operations, stated that the
ordinance provided for the notice of intent to issue certificates
of obligation in the amount of $2 million. As with the
certificates of obligation, the actual sale date was February 21,
1995. The projects to be funded would be the development of a new
landfill and associated projects as well as the issuance costs of
the bonds. The projects were funded in the CIP program for 1994-
95.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 95-015
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION OF THE CITY OF DENTON.
Perry motioned, Miller seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
E. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance
delegating authority to the City Manager to temporarily close
streets for block parties and other social events in the public
interest provided no police or fire hazard was created by such
closure.
Veronica Oglesby, Administrative Assistant, stated that at Council
request staff had investigated streamlining the process for street
closings which currently required Council approval. This ordinance
delegated authority to the City Manager to temporarily close
streets for bock parties and other events in the public interest
providing no fire or police hazard was created. Events requiring
exceptions to the noise ordinance or other special considerations
would still come before the Council.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 95-016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS DELEGATING AUTHORITY
TO THE CITY MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE STREETS FOR BLOCK
PARTIES AND OTHER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
PROVIDED NO POLICE OR FIRE HAZARD IS CREATED BY SUCH CLOSURE;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Chew motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castl~b~rry "aye". Motion oarried unanimously.
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F. The Council considered adoption of an ordinance amending
portions of Ordinance 94-153 which prohibits the parking of
vehicles on certain portions of Railroad Avenue and East Hickory
Street near the Denton Municipal Complex. (The Traffic Safety
Commission recommended approval.)
Rick Svehla, Deputy City Manager, stated that this ordinance would
change some of the parking around the Denton Municipal Complex to
one hour parking to make a high turn over area east of the Police
Station. There would be one adjustment at the northeast corner of
Hickory which would reduce the parking spaces to nine spaces.
The following ordinance was considered:
NO. 95-017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AMENDING PORTIONS
OF ORDINANCE 94-153 WHICH PROHIBITS THE PARKING OF VEHICLES ON
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF RAILROAD AVENUE AND EAST HICKORY STREET
NEAR THE DENTON MUNICIPAL COMPLEX; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A
FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Miller motioned, Perry seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
11. Resolutions
A. The Council considered approval of a resolution creating
a Juvenile Crime Interagency Coalition to promote understanding,
facilitate coordination and cooperation among agencies involved
with issues related to juveniles.
Harlan Jefferson, Director of Treasury Operations, stated that this
resolution was designed to create the Juvenile Crime Interagency
Coalition. Section I of the resolution dealt with the creation of
the Coalition, Section II dealt with the charge of the Coalition,
Section III dealt with the composition of the Coalition. The
comDosition of the Coalition ~a~ id~n%ioal %o %he one used by the
Juvenile Diversion Task Force. He had contacted those individuals
who were on the Task Force to see if they would be willing to serve
on the Coalition. Those who agreed were identified in the backup
materials. He recommended contacting the agencies listed who did
not have a representative at this time and ask for the name of a
representative. Th~ City departments identified in the resolution
would refer names to the City Manager and the Council would appoint
the at-large members who did not agree to continue to serve. The
fourth section dealt with the term of office which was annually to
allow the appointment of new members if necessary. The last
section dealt with the selection of a chairman.
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The following resolution was considered:
NO. R95-011
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE JUVENILE CRIME INTERAGENCY COALITION
TO FORMULATE AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
RELATING TO THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL COORDINATION AND RESOURCES
TO BE CONTRIBUTED TOWARD THE REHABILITATION OF JUVENILE
OFFENDERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Miller motioned, Perry seconded to approve the resolution. On roll
vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye", Perry "aye", and Mayor
Castleberry "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
12. Vision Update
Council Member Miller indicated that the Cabinet held a meeting on
January 11, 1995. The Cabinet was still working with the
information received from the impact groups with four major areas
to be included. That information would then determine how to
redesign the impact groups or what information would be presented
to them.
13. Miscellaneous matters from the City Manager.
Council considered Work Session Item #3.
3. The Council received a report and held a discussion regarding
the 1996-2000 Capital Improvement Program budgeting process.
Jon Fortune, Chief Financial Officer, presented the budget calendar
for the CIP process. It was felt that a committee would need to be
appointed late this year as the City would be out of bond
authorization this year.
Council Member Miller asked if the Council adopted a CIP budget by
September, would there have to be a bond issue prior to that time.
City Manager Harrell replied no but that a bond issue would have to
be done in order to fund any of the CIP formed during the next
fiscal year. Until the election and until the bonds were sold,
none of the projects could be started.
Mayor Pro Tem Brock stated that the citizen committee would not be
formulating the list of projects from the ground up. There would
be a list already formulated.
City Manager Harrell stated that if Council followed the procedure
used 1986, Council would appoint a committee which used the
recommended CIP as a starting point and then could recommend
modification to the program prior to the finalization and submitted
to the voters.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brock suggested sending letters to official
neighborhood associations regarding the process.
A. The Council considered an appointment to the Community
Liaison Committee in conjunction with the Safety-Kleen Recycle
Center.
City Manager Harrell stated that Council had received a letter from
Safety Kleen asking for one Council representative to serve on its
committee.
Council Member Miller volunteered to serve on the committee.
Consensus of the Council was to have Council Member Miller serve on
the committee.
B. The Council received an update on the Bond Rating Trip.
City Manager Harrell stated that at the last Council meeting,
Council Member Chew had been designated as the Council
representative for the bond trip. Council Member Chew had declined
to attend and Council Member Miller would be attending in his
place. This item was to inform Council of that change.
Consensus of the Council was to approve the change.
C. There would be a Henry G. Cisneros Symposium February 3-4
in San Antonio if any Council Member desired to attend.
D. TMPA had announced the elimination of 57 staff positions
effective January 30, 1995. It was felt that the Agency was
attempting to take steps to try and reduce costs.
14. The following action was taken on Closed Meeting Items
discussed during the Work Session:
Perry motioned, Chew seconded to grant merit raises effective April
15, 1994 to the City Manager Lloyd Harrell in the amount of 5%; to
the Municipal Judge Sandra White in the amount of 6%, to the
Permanent Part-Time Municipal Judge Debra Drayovitch in the amount
of 4%; to the Part-time Municipal Judge Tanya Cooper in the amount
of 4%; and to the Part-time Municipal Judge Robin Ramesy in the
amount of 4%. On roll vote, Brock "aye", Miller "aye", Chew "aye",
Perry "aye", and Mayor Castleberry "aye". Motion carried
unanimously.
5. New Business
There were no items of New Business suggested by Council Members
for future agendas.
16. The Council did not meet in a Closed Meeting during the
Regular Session.
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With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
BOB AS~TLEBE~~
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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