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September 19, 2006 Minutes CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 19, 2006 After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session Room at City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor McNeill; Mayor Pro Tem Kamp; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy; Council Members Heggins, McElroy, Montgomery, and Thomson. ABSENT: None 1. The Council received a report, held a discussion, and gave staff direction regarding the 2006-07 Budget and the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Program. Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager, indicated that this was an opportunity for the Council to ask questions regarding the budget. Several minor adjustments had been made to the budget st since it was submitted to Council on July 31. One adjustment provided for the appropriation of the unreserved fund balance in the Recreation Fund. The Recreation Fund supported the fee based recreation programs of the Parks Department. The appropriation of the $256,750 of unreserved Recreation Fund Balance, which had been established for user and program fees, would enable the Parks Department the flexibility to make enhancements to the benefit of program participants. The Recreation Fund would still maintain a 15% undesignated fund balance. The second revision provided for the re-designation of facility projects in the 2006- 2011 Capital Improvement Program for the HVAC, flooring, and roof replacement programs. Staff was proposing to consolidate these three programs into one program and show the consolidated program and funding on an annual basis. The Audit/Finance Committee approved these recommendations. Consensus of the Council was to proceed as recommended. 2. The Council received a briefing, held a discussion and gave staff direction concerning the proposed Hunter Ranch project and proposed Public Improvement District (PID). Hunter Ranch is proposed along both sides of I35W, north of Crawford Road and south of FM 2449. Ike Shupe, attorney representing the buyer of the property, presented information on Public Improvement Districts. Information centered on what PIDs were, why they were used, how they were created, could they be changed, how they were funded and how they were governed. Council discussion: What was the real cost to homeowners in a PID? Shupe replied that the average was about $900 a year for a $10,000 lot. Gary Lane presented an overview of the proposed project. Council discussion: What would happen to Pilot Knob? Lane stated that 75% would be retained in a natural state. The rest would have the underbrush cleaned. How many gas wells were on the property? Approximately 13 wells were on the property. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 19, 2006 Page 2 Why should the public finance something that developers usually did? Lane stated that a large master planned development such as this needed funding for the public infrastructure. This was considered an economic incentive package. If the developer wanted to go this route, it was suggested they meet with the Economic Development Partnership Board. Let the Economic Development Partnership Board consider the request and then receive a recommendation from them. Consensus of the Council was to refer the proposal, if desired by the developer, to the Economic Development Partnership Board. 3. The Council received a report, held a discussion and gave staff direction regarding the City of Denton’s Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee. The following nominations were made: Mayor Howard Smith Mayor Pro Tem Kamp Donna Trammell Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mulroy Georgia Caraway Council Member Heggins Rose Chew Council Member McElroy Roni Beasley Council Member Montgomery Herbert Holl Council Member Thomson Nomination withdrew Mayor McNeill noted that these nominations would be considered during the Special Called Session later in the meeting. 4. The Council received a report and held a discussion on the recruitment, selection, and appointment of George C. Campbell for the City Manager position. The Council reserved the right to convene into closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the employment and evaluation of a future City Manager. Council Member Thomson, Chair of the Council Appointee Performance Review Committee, reviewed the process for selection of George Campbell for the City Manager position. The committee recommended Mr. Campbell to the Council as the best prospect interviewed. Proposed salary and benefits were included in the employment agreement. Council convened into Closed Session at 6:20 p.m. to deliberate employment and evaluation of a future City Manager. Special Called Regular Meeting of the City of Denton City Council on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and Texas flags. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 19, 2006 Page 3 2.PUBLIC HEARINGS A. The Council held a public hearing on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of $0.62652 per $100 valuation, which will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate. Jon Fortune, Assistant City Manager, stated that this was the second public hearing on the tax rate. The recommended tax rate was a 1.8 cent increase for $100 valuation. Service enhancements for the police department, code enforcement, street maintenance and library materials would benefit from this increase. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Bob Clifton, 730 Wainwright, read a statement regarding “system funds” and commented on the code enforcement officers to be hired next budget year. The Mayor closed the public hearing. No action was required on this item. 3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. The Council considered approval and took action on an ordinance appointing George C. Campbell as City Manager and approving an employment agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement setting the compensation and terms of employment; authorizing expenditures and actions; and providing an effective date. The following ordinance was considered: NO. 2006-256 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING GEORGE C. CAMPBELL AS CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT SETTING THE COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Thomson motioned, Mulroy seconded to adopt the ordinance. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor McNeill noted a Request to Speak Card had been submitted. Bob Clifton, 730 Wainwright, noted that this was an excellent choice for City Manager. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 19, 2006 Page 4 B. Boards/Commissions/Committees: 1. Economic Development Partnership Board Mayor Pro Tem Kamp stated that there were five nominations to be made with specific categories. On behalf of the nominating committee, she offered the following nominations: Perry McNeill representing the City Council Marty Rivers representing the Chamber of Commerce Bob Haley and Denny Aldridge representing the Top 20 Ad Valorem companies Gretchen Bataille representing the University of North Texas Kamp motioned, Montgomery seconded to suspend the rules and vote on the nominations at this meeting. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. On roll vote of the above nominations, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee Kamp motioned, Heggins seconded to approve the nominations presented during the Work Session. The motion included approving Council Member Thomson’s nomination when received by the City Secretary. On roll vote, Heggins “aye”, Kamp “aye”, McElroy “aye”, Montgomery “aye”, Mulroy “aye”, Thomson “aye” and Mayor McNeill “aye”. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Airport Advisory Board Mayor McNeill did not have a nomination at this time. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ____________________________ PERRY R MCNEILL MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS _____________________________ JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS