1963-10-21 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
October 21, 1963
Members of the City Council present were;
Mayor
A. J. Airoldi
Mayor Pro-Tem
Bill Hamilton
Councilmen
Frank Tippitt
Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
Dan Regan
City Manager
J. M. Orman
Assistant City Manager
John C. Dodson
RESOLUTION - DELINQUENT TAX ROLL AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1963
City Manager Orman stated that the amount
of delinquent taxes for
all years up to and including 1962 as of
September 30, 1963 is
$6,595.10. After discussion Councilman Tippitt moved to approve
the Delinquent Tax Roll as of September 2
0, 1963, seconded by
Councilman Regan, all voting "ayes".
REPORT ON NEED FOR TRACTOR AT WASTE DISPOSAL GROUNDS
The City Manager reported to the Council
on the need for a tractor-
loader at the waste disposal grounds and
read the tabulation of
quotations taken from four manufacturers.
After discussion the
Council decided to table the matter until
further investigation
could be made.
JOB CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN
Dr. K. A. Lifson with the Management Consulting Firm of Lifson,
Wilson, Ferguson and Winick Inc. appeared before the Council in
reference to a job classification study. Dr. Lifson explained
what the study would consist of and that the fee would be $4,500
if no time limit were set. Councilman Hamilton asked, could study
be completed by July 1, 1964. Dr. Lifson said that it could.
Councilman Tippitt moved that the Company be retained for the
study at a cost of $4,500 and that it be finished July 1, 1964;
seconded by Councilman Regan, all voting "ayes". Councilmen
Tippitt and Regan and the City Manager were appointed to work
with these consultants.
WEBB CHAPEL - VALLEY VIEW INTERSECTION
Director of Public Works F. L. Napier appeared "before the Council
and presented plans to widen the shoulders at this intersection.
After discussion Councilman Tippitt moved to proceed with the plans
as presented with the cost not to exceed $2,000. Seconded by
Councilman Rhodes. Councilmen Rhodes, Tippitt, Regan and Hamilton
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voting "ayes", Councilman Oradat voting "nay'".
REQUEST TO ABANDON EASEMENT IN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES - Y ~Zo•$4,35A
City Manager Orman explained that Centennial Construction Company
has made a request to abandon a portion of an easement in Country
Club Estates. This involves a portion of a T-easement in Block 4.
Councilman Regan moved to abandon this portion of the easement,
seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes".
ORDINANCE NO. 436 - ZONE CHANGE NORTHERN PORTION BROOKHAVEN ESTATES
City Manager Orman explained that at a public hearing on July 15,
1963 the Council haq approved the change of zoning in a north por-
tion of Brookhaven Estates to "Apartments - Special Permit" and to
"L-M Special Permit". Mr. Orman further explained that this was
the ordinance declaring the change. Councilman Regan moved to adopt
the ordinance as prepared, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting
"ayes". Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOW-
ING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND FROM "R-4" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TO "L-M" LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION UNDER
A SPECIAL PERMIT, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT A:
(legal description); THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS TO BE USED FOR "L-M"
MANUFACTURING DISTRICT PURPOSES UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT, WITH THE
EXCEPTION THAT THE FOLLOWING USES SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED IN SAID
TRACT: AIRPLANE REPAIR, ETC., SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS
HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY ESTABLISHED; AND SO AS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOW-
ING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND FROM "R-311 AND "R-4" SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO "A" APARTMENT DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION UNDER
A SPECIAL PERMIT, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT B:
(legal description); THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS TO BE USED FOR "A" APART-
MENT PURPOSES UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT, SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL CONDI-
TIONS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY ESTABLISHED; THAT THE PROPERTY SHALL
BE IMPROVED ACCORDING TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED THERE-
FOR, WHICH SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTIONS - FINAL PAYMENTS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Tippitt,
all voting "ayes", final payment in the amount of $2,771.€7 was
authorized for Water Project No. 14-16 (Inwood and Alpha Roads).
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes", final payment in the amount of $1,112.46 was
authorized for Water Project No. W-17 (16" water line, Valley View
Lame) .
Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", final payment in the amount of $1,091.58 was
authorized for Sanitary Sewer Project No. 5-17 (Sunbeck Circle).
ORDINANCE NO. 437 - CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONER REPAIR
Dallas Plumbing Company was low three bidders and an ordinance was
passed appropriating $2,247.00 from GFR to Account 1 E-7. Approved
on a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat, all
voting "ayes'". Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF MAKING REPAIRS TO THE CITY
HALT., AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF
THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO ACCOUNT NO. 1 E-7.
ORDINANCE NO. 433 - STREET PROJECT NO. 33
The amount of $172.92 is Rady and Associates' statement for preparing
the drainage report on a ditch along the Katy Railroad between
Valley View Lane and Sable Street. Councilman Hamilton moved to
pass the ordinance appropriating this sum for the study, seconded
by Councilman Regan, all voting "ayes". Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF PREPARING A DRAINAGE REPORT
ON THE DITCH ALONG THE KATY RAILROAD BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW LANE AND
SABLE STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE STREET
BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ORDINANCE NO. 439 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-20
Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $998.96
for the purchase of 4 - 1-1/2" and 16 - 3/4" water meters. Caption
of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF PURCHASING
MAKING NEW INSTALLATIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ADJOURNMENT.
A. J. Air i, Mayor
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~rdohn%,C. Dodson, Assistant City Manager
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WATER METERS FOR
THEREFOR OUT OF THE
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