03/21/2016-CC-Minutes-Work SessionMINUTES:CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
March 21, 2016
PRESENT:Mayor Thomas Muir,Councilman Bill Boutwell,Councilman Lee Allison,
Councilman Gary Bilyeu, Councilman David Clark and Councilman Allen
Chick
ABSENT:Councilman Gary Bilyeu
OTHERS
PRESENT:City Manager Mike Brice and Tami Taber City Secretary
1.Call Meeting to Order.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2.Presentation by Mike Prater, Electric Superintendent.
This item was postponed.
3.Discussion on Renovations to the Presbyterian Church.
The Mayor briefed the City Council on the history of the church stating that 4B began
working on renovations 10-12 years ago. Pier and beams were done for stabilization,
but didn’t have enough money to continue renovating.In approximately 2006, an
architect put together plans to reform the original layout.
Denton County Historical Commission approached the City to take the church a year
ago at no cost,however, the Mayor first wanted to hold a meeting with the citizens
to see what they would like to do,the options of doing nothing, let Denton County
take it and preserve it or fund the renovations.
Approximately $100,000 in donations was received,with one individual giving $37,000.
The Mayor then went to 4B to match $110,000.
Bids were recently held which came in at $354,321.00 and $377,000. Additional costs of
A&E of $18,000, hazard and abatement of $23,210.00 which totals $425,000.00
The Mayor now wants to go to 4A for $175,000 and also use $40 ,000 in Hotel/Motel
funds.
Expense Revenue
A&E $18,000.00 Donations $100,000.00
Hazard Abatement $23,210.00 4B Funds $110,000.00
Construction $354,321.00 Hotel Funds $ 40,000.00
Contingency $29,469.00 4A Funds $175,000.00
Total $425,000.00 $425,000.00
Brief discussion was held between the Council and the Mayor.
4. Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.