1963-08-06 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
August 6, 1963
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Members of the City Council present were:
Mayor A. J. Airoldi
Mayor Fro-Tem Bill Hamilton
Councilmen Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
Dan Regan
City Manager J. M. Orman
Assistant City Manager John C. Dodson
Councilman Tippitt was absent.
RESOLUTION-SUNBECK CIRCLE SEWER PROJECT NO. 5-17
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed awarding the contract for
this project to C. L. Buchanan. The three lowest bidders were:
C. L. Buchanan $ 9,904.20
Feazell Construction Company 10,084.30
Elm Fork Construction Company 10,268.00
ORDINANCE NO. 414 - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. 5-17
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $11,550
for this project. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING
A SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN SUNBECK CIRCLE ADDITION AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED
SURPLUS.
RESOLUTION - PICK-UP TRUCK FOR SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes'", a resolution was passed that Vandergriff Chevro-
let Company of Carrollton submitted the lowest and best bid in the
amount of $1,665 (Jarmon Motors bid - $1,728); that they be awarded
the contract; that the City Manager be authorized to transfer from
General Fund Reserve to Account No. 13 Z-4 the sum of $1,665 with
which to purchase this truck for the Supervisor for the Sanitation
Department.
REPORT FROM TRA
C. L. Shimek, representing Forrest and Cotton who are engineers for
the Trinity River Authority, and Joe J. Rady and John Duff of Rady
and Associates, were present to discuss the City's future needs for
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additional sewage treatment plant facilities.
Farmers Branch is approaching its contract capacity in the T.R.A.'s
system as evidenced by the following:
Contract Actual
August Flow 2.20 mgd. 1.75 mgd.
Maximum Flow 9.83 mgd. 6.80 mgd.
It seems likely that within the coming year the actual discharge of
the City could equal or exceed its present contract amounts. The
Council was, therefore, interested in determining what procedure to
follow in securing additional capacity.
Representatives of the City of Carrollton and Homer Hunter and Asso-
ciates had also been invited to attend this meeting, since there had
been some preliminary discussions on some type of joint operation
with Carrollton. Other commitments prevented either party from
attending this meeting.
The pertinent provisions of the contract between the T.R.A. and the
City were explained by Mr. Shimek together with a description of the
Authority's system. Some discussion was held concerning the possible
use of storage to allow the effective capacity of the Elm Fork Inter-
ceptor to be incurred, thereby making it possible for the City to
purchase additional capacity in the Authority's system from Grand
Prairie, who had some available for sale.
Mayor Airoldi was particularly interested in two additional possible
solutions: (1) reactivating and/or enlarging the City's old plant on
Valley View and (2) the possibility of pumping additional sewage to
the Carrollton sewage treatment plant. He reported that Carrollton
anticipated enlarging its plant. Some discussion occurred of the
aspects of these types of operation from the pollution standpoint
and that the State had enacted new legislation within the past few
years relating to pollution.
The Council requested Joe Rady and Associates to study the various
alternate solutions to this problem and to submit a report to them.
The Council further requested Mr. Shimek and Forrest and Cotton to
participate in this study with Rady and Associates and indicated a
willingness to employ them for that purpose. Mr. Shimek stated that
they had already been authorized by the Authority to be of such
assistance as they could in finding a solution to this problem and
that it would be proper for them to furnish such assistance and
information as might be required by Mr. Rady.
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COTTON BELT CROSSINGS ON INWOOD ROAD
A plat showing the master plan for the Cotton Belt tracks in the
"L-M" area north of Valley View and west of Inwood Road was presented
by the City Manager. The plan showed two crossings. One near a
point where Spring Valley Road, if extended, would intersect Inwood
Road and the second crossing would replace the existing one near
Alpha Road coming in from the north instead of the south.
The question arose whether or not the ordinance which changed the
zoning and provided that no additional crossings of Inwood Road would
be made could be changed without additional public hearings.
The request for the additional crossing was approved provided the
legal requirements concerning the public hearings were met and that
each crossing was protected by standard flashing signals. (The
City Manager checked with Mr. Baker who advised that,no public
hearings would be necessary to revise the ordinance.)
ORDINANCE NO. 415 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-19
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", the sum of $1,457.50 was appropriated to pay for
the oversize water main and that the City Manager was authorized to
pay Mr. G. M. Pointer this amount upon satisfactory completion of
this main. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ESTIMATE OF THE DIFFERENCE IN COST OF
CONSTRUCTING A 12-INCH WATER LINE IN LIEU OF AN 8-INCH WATER LINE
ON JOSEY LANE TO SERVE THE GERALD POINTER APARTMENTS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ORDINANCE NO. 416 - STREET PROJECT NO. 29
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes", the estimated cost to the City of Farmers Branch
of $13,825 was appropriated for the purpose of providing funds for
the City's share of improving Fyke Road. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ESTIMATED COST TO THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH FOR WIDENING AND PAVING FYKE ROAD BETWEEN JOSEY LANE AND WEBB
CHAPEL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE STREET
IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ORDINANCE NO. 417 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-15
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", the sum of $92,500 was appropriated for the pur-
pose of providing funds for this project. Caption of the ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTING A
WATER LINE ON ALPHA ROAD BETWEEN PRESTON ROAD AND INWOOD ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND
UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
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ORDINANCE NO. 418 - STREET PROJECT NO. 31
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed to
which to pay Joe J. Rady and Company the sum
survey, authorizing the City Manager to make
with the rendered statement. Caption of the
by Councilman Hamilton,
provide funds with
of $1,320.56 for this
payment in accordance
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF CONDUCTING A TRAFFIC SURVEY
AND PREPARING A REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY ON VALLEY VIEW
LANE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE STREET IMPROVEMENT
BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
VALWOOD PARKWAY EXTENSION - WEST
Representatives of the City of Carrollton (Mayor Mclnnish, Boyd
Newman and others) arrived during the course of the evening. Jack
Blanton was also present. The extension of Valwood Parkway and
its present status was discussed. Mr. Newman reported that Dr.
Thompson was ready to place $24,000 in escrow with a title company
to insure payments on the paving of Valwood Parkway westward to his
property.
The Council agreed to Mr. Newman's preparing the escrow agreement
with the provision that portions of it could be withdrawn each month
in order to pay the contractor's monthly estimate.
ORDINANCE NO. 419 - TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed, subject to review by
City Attorney Nichols, the caption reads.
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE ON TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT
COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT EQUALING 2/ OF ITS GROSS REVENUES FROM SALE OF
ELECTRICITY FROM INDUSTRIAL, GOVERNMENTAL, AND MUNICIPAL BUSINESS
IN THIS CITY.
ORDINANCE NO. 420 - TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Upon a motion by Councilman oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", an amended rate schedule was approved effective
for the September billing by Texas Power and Light Company. Caption
of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CERTAIN RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS POWER
AND LIGHT COMPANY IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING
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CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED,
AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
The School Board advised they will pay their assessment on the present
width of Goodwater Street.
The sewer plant deed and roadway easement were received from Dr. L.S.
Thompson.
Certificates of Appreciation as recommended by the Park and Recreation
Commission for volunteer workers have been prepared.
ADJOURNMENT 11.00 p.m.
Mayor
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oh C. Dodson, Assistant City Manager
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