Minutes TC 10/09/1985MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS >
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COUNTY OF DENTON >
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Special
Session on October 9, 1985 at the Municipal Utility District
Building, 100 Water Plant Road, within the boundaries of the
Town. The following officers and members were present:
Jim Carter
Terry Vance
Bettye Dayton
George Doran
Aldo Martignago
Ted Neidenberger
Also present were:
David Nolte
John Jacobs
Donna Welsh
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Marshal
City Treasurer
City Secretary
constituting a quorum, the meeting was called to order.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:10PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance delivered the Invocation.
POWER POLE ISSUE
Mayor Carter stated that the Hearings Examiner, Mr. Card, had
ruled against the City and allowed T.P.& L. to install the
2401 feeder line around the back of Trophy Club. Mayor Carter,
stated that he read the briefs that were filed on October 1.
Mayor Carter pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Vance had made a
request of the Attorney at the September Council meeting
that the Council have the opportunity to review the briefs
before filing. The Council did not have the opportunity to
review the briefs.
Mayor Carter stated that the next step was to file an appeal
with the Public Utility Commission and possibly an injunction
depending on the appeal.
SECURITY STUDY COMMITTEE
Marshal Nolte introduced Sherriff Randy Kaisner and several
members of the Committee. The Council had been given a
proposal from the Denton County Sherriffs Department at the
last meeting. Below is an outline of the 65% coverage and the
100% coverage:
65% Coverage- This figure is based upon 5,694 hours of patrol
(65% of the total number of hours in a calendar year)
multiplied by $16.23 (the cost of one deputy sheriff on
overtime pay rate). Current sheriff's department staffing in
the patrol section will not permit scheduling on straight -
time basis. The $16.23 per hour does not include benefits,
insurance, equipment, uniforms and vehicles, which would be
absorbed by the sheriff. With initialization, administrative
and other costs, the total price for 65% coverage would be
$96,110.17.
100% Coverage- This figure is based upon 8,760 hours in a
calendar year multiplied by $12.50 (the cost of a deputy
sheriff on straight time pay) plus $28,000 ($13.46 per hour)
for one lieutenant to manage and administer the contract. The
reduced hourly rate (straight -time) for deputies is made
possible only if Trophy Club will agree to a one-year
contract. (Termination on 60 days notice would be
acceptable). If Trophy Club will commit to a one year,
contract the Sheriff will commit to the hiring of additional
personnel and will pass the cost savings on to the City.
Adding in two leased vehicles, initialization, administrative
and other costs, the total costs of 100% coverage would be
$163,155.00.
Marshal Nolte opened the discussion and offered to answer
questions concerning the two proposals. Below are some of the
subjects addressed by Sheriff Kaisner and Marshal Nolte.
Response Time- Sheriff Kaisner stated that the officer inside
the City Limits of Trophy Club should have a 4 to 6 minute
response time. The only exception would be in the case of a
life threatening emergency which would take priority.
Use of County Jail- Sheriff Kaisner stated that after
November 15, 1985, if a City did not have an inter -local
agreement with Denton County for jail space, they would not
have use of the Jail.
Revenues- Sheriff Kaisner stated in his proposal an estimated
figure of $38,539.50 in revenues for Trophy Club from the
enforcement of Ordinances and filing of complaints. He stated
that this is approximately one fourth of what he would expect
his officers to generate. The sheriff stated that this was a
very conserative estimate.
Scheduling of officers- Sheriff Kaisner stated that his
department would work with Marshal Nolte on the scheduling.
The City would decide what hours to have coverage. The
Council pointed out that the hours and amount of coverage
should not be publicized for safety reasons.
Communications- Denton County will dispatch their people for
law enforcement. Roger Unger, Fire Chief, updated the Council
on dispatch for the fire and ambulance. Chief Unger
approached the City of Soothlake to dispatch for Trophy Club.
The City Council of Southlake put the request on the agenda
and it was approved.
Chief Unger reported that he had received a bid from Motorola
for the equipment needed to set up the dispatch in the amount
of approximately $2,000.00. This dispatch would be 24 hours a
day. The Fire Department was unanimously in favor of
dispatching from Southla4e. Chief Unger stated that
Southlake°s Fire Department and Trophy Club Volunteer Fire
Department have a very good working relationship. Chief Unger
will proceed with setting up the dispatch.
Council discussion ensued concerning contracting with Denton
County. The proposal from Sheriff Kaisner was reviewed by the
Council at length. The Council thanked Sheriff Kaisner for
attending the meeting.
Council Member Martignago made a motion to proceed with a
contract with the Denton County Sheriff's Department. Council
Member Doran seconded, motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem
Vance opposing.
The Council asked Mr. Venetoff and the Security Committee to
review the figures again of the 65% and the 100% proposals.
The budget committee will meet in the next week and will
review the report.
Mr. Venetoff pointed out that the Security Study Committee
still were unanimous on the fact that Trophy Club should have
their own force in the near future. The only point the
Committee was split on was the time factor. Mr. Venetoff
suggested that if the Council decided to contract with the
Sheriff's Department, they should have a public hearing prior
to the anniversary date and review how the department has
performed in Trophy Club.
Chief Roger Unger stated that he was opposed with contracting
with Denton County and felt that Trophy Club should proceed
with their own force.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At this point in the meeting the Council adjourned into
Executive Session.
OPEN SESSION
Council Member Martingago made a motion to appoint Mr. Ralph
Kemp to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Council Member
Neidenberger seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Dayton made a motion to adjourn, Council
Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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