1963-11-14 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
November 14, 1963
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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
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR CHARLES ALLEN
Mr. Charles Allen submitted a site plan for a one-story office
building on Valley View Lane near Dodson Parkway. The Planning
and Zoning Commission approved the plan on November 12, 1963.
Councilman Oradat moved to approve the plan s b . A` tft follow-
ing conditions. Building not to exceed 3200/s are feet, a mini-
mum of 60 feet to rear yard line, front line of building can be
within 5 feet of the proposed right-of-way line; seconded by
Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes". (Councilman Tippitt had not
arrived).
CONSIDER REVISION TO ORDINANCE NO. 435
Section 10 of this ordinance had not been written as set forth in
the minutes. Mr. Orman read the revision of the ordinance which
creates the Third Fire District. Councilman Regan moved to adopt
the revised ordinance, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting
"ayes"; (Councilman Tippitt had not arrived) except C/Regan voted "nay".
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST
Officials of the Chamber of
and requested the City join
would give membership to thi
Councilman Rhodes so moved,
voting "ayes". (Councilman
Commerce appeared before the Council
the Chamber of Commerce for $100 which
City Manager and all Department Heads.
seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all
Tippitt had not arrived).
In the motion Councilman Rhodes stated that in the case of conflict
of interest City Employees must act in the best interest of the
City and all Chamber work done by City Employees must be cleared by
the City Manager.
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JAYCEE PARK
Mr. Bob Reagancame before the Council with plans by the Junior
Chamber of Commerce to develop the park located at Dennis Lane
and Mark Twain. Mr. Reagan said that the JayCees would work up
a plan, working with the Director of Public Works and Park Board
and present it to the Council. Councilman Regan moved that the
Council approve this movement by the JayCees and instruct the
Director of Public Works and Park Department to help with the
project , seconded by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes". (Councilman Tippitt had not arrived).
AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
After listening to Mr. Marvin Springer report on zoning provisions
for the City's industrial areas the Council intered into discussion
as to amending the zoning ordinance. After the discussion the follow-
ing motions were made:
Moved by Councilman Oradat that Articles 11 and 12 of the Compre-
hensive Zoning ordinance be repealed in lieu of Article 11 and 12
of the Marvin Springer report dated November 12, 1963. That Section
5 - located on Page 2 of this report - become Section 5 of Articles
11 and 12. Further moved that all development will follow in addi-
tion to the above mentioned, "The Marvin Springer Development Plan
For the Western Portion of Farmers Branch", "The Powell and Powell
Report on Storm Drainage" and "The City Master Plan"; seconded by
Councilman Tippitt. Councilmen Oradat, Hamilton, Rhodes and Tippitt
voting "ayes", Councilman Regan voting "nay".
Councilman Oradat moved that the Comprehensive Zoning ordinance be
changed from "L-M" Special Permit to "L-M" and change all city maps
to this new classification and that this change be made at such time
as the zoning ordinance is rewritten to include the new Articles 11
and 12, seconded by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes".
as the Master Drainage
ACCEPT POWELL AND POWELL MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN Plan of the City
After discussion of the Powell and Powell Mastei'Drainage Plan
Councilman Hamilton moved to adopt the planland make the $20,000
payment to the firm, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes".
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR DAVE MACON - APARTMENTS
Mr. Macon's site plan conformed with the new "A" Apartment regulations
with the exception of two items that concern side yards and driveway
widths. Councilman Hamilton moved that the site plan be approved
subject to a 15-foot minimum set-back; seconded by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes".
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ORDINANCE NO. 444 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-19
Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, seconded by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed to reimburse an addi-
tional amount of $62.14 to Gerald Pointer for an oversize water
line to his apartments on Josey Lane. The total sum being $1,519.60
rather than $1,457.50 as set out in Ordinance No. 415. Caption of
the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ADDITIONAL DIFFERENCE DUE GERALD
POINTER FOR CONSTRUCTING A 12-INCH WATER LINE IN LIEU OF AN 8-INCH
WATER LINE ON JOSEY LANE TO SERVE HIS APARTMENTS AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ORDINANCE NO. 445 - SELECTIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
The City Manager requested approval of several selective salary
increases of 5/a. After discussion the Council made the following
motions:
Councilman Oradat moved to increase all Firemen and Policemen plus
Jimmy Simpson, Park Superintendent, 5/; seconded by Councilman
Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
Councilman Hamilton moved to increase the Finance Clerk and the City
Secretary salaries by 5/; seconded by Councilman Rhodes. Councilmen
Regan, Hamilton and Rhodes voting "ayes", Councilmen Tippitt and
Oradat voting "nays". Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO
CERTAIN GENERAL FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY 14ANAGER TO MAKE THESE SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1963.
ORDINANCE INTO. 446 - TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM GFR TO 1 C-6
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE
TO ACCOUNT 1 C-6 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES
TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S ALL AMERICA
CITY ENTRY.
RESOLUTION - FIRE STATION PROJECT NO. FS-3
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that Fire Station No. 2
has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications;
that this project is hereby approved and accepted and final payment
in the amount of $6,673.35 is hereby authorized; that this payment
be made from funds previously allocated to this project.
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RESOLUTION - STREET PROJECT NO. 26 FIRE STATION PROJECT NO. FS-5
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that the parking areas
near the Recreation Building and Library and parking areas and
drives at Fire Station No. 2 has been completed in accordance with
plans and specifications except; that this project is hereby
approved and accepted and final payment in the amount of $6,149.42
is hereby authorized, which final payment has been calculated on
the basis that the driveway in front of the fire station be paid
for as a 6-inch rather than an 8-inch slab due to thickness defi-
ciencies found to exist and that the cost of coring all slabs be
deducted from final amount due; that his payment be made from funds
previously allocated to these projects in its proper share.
ADJOURNMENT
A. Air di, Mayor
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n C. Dodson, Assistant City Manager
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