1964-02-17 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
February 17, 1964
All members of the City Council
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmen
were present:
A. J. Airoldi
Bill Hamilton
Frank Tippitt
Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
James Upfield
J. M. Orman
Dorthanna Williams
City Manager
City Secretary
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Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Councilman Oradat gave
the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a Regular Meeting, February 3, 1964, were considered,
changed and approved. (Changes made in original)
LIBRARY EXPANSION COSTS
Will Cooper gave a report on estimated costs of enclosing the porch
of the library building, of shelves and furnishings. The total
estimate (not including books) was from $15,709 to $17,409.
The Council instructed the City Manager to start immediately with
City forces, removing the floor of the area to be enclosed. The
Council desired to take this project one step at a time and once
the floor is removed they will decide on the next step.
ORDINANCE NO. 461 - FUNDS FOR CITY PROJECTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE AND
THE WATER FUND RESERVE TO CERTAIN OPERATING ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF MAKING REPAIRS TO PARK FACILITIES AND PROVIDING A CLERK IN THE
WATER DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 1. That the following appropriation of
the purposed outlined above:
From To
GFR 17 D-9
GFR 17 D-1
WFR 101 A-2
funds be approved for
Amount
$2,000.00
2,650.00
1,896.00
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SHOWMAN PARK SWIMMING POOL IMPROVEMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", $2,000 was appropriated for changes and improve-
ments to include: diving board replacement, fence wading pool and
place Grip Tred where feasible, repair concrete and place rubber mats
around large pool. (Funds appropriated from GFR to Account 17 D-9
in Ordinance No. 461)
JANUARY FINANCE STATEMENT
The City Manager presented the January Finance Statement which
includes the first one-third of the Fiscal Year.
NEW CITY PERSONNEL
Mr. Orman also presented a Forecast of Cash Condition by September 30,
1964: General Fund - anticipated $13,819 and Water Fund - anticipated
$55,185. He said he would like to hire a Director of Finance or an
Administrative Aide and a Clerk-Typist II for Account No. 1, a Clerk-
Typist I for Account No. 17 and a Clerk-Typist II for Account No. 101.
After discussion the Council agreed on a Director of Finance at not
more than $700 per month and a Clerk-Typist II for Account No. 101 on
a temporary basis. (Funds appropriated for Account 101 in Ordinance
No. 461)
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", the Council accepted the resignation of Tucker
Latham from the Park Board.
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", Roderick Johnson, 3454 Cloverdale, was appointed
to the Park Board to fill this vacancy.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Tippitt,
all voting "ayes", Tucker Latham was appointed to fill the unexpired
term of Bill Dargin.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Tippitt,
all voting "ayes", Peter Geilich was appointed to this advisory board.
SHOWMAN PARK LIGHTING FOR BASEBALL FIELD - RESOLUTION
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Tippitt,
all voting "ayes", Martin-Sood Electrical Contractors was awarded the
contract in the amount of $2,650, payment for this project be made
from Account 17 D-1. (Funds appropriated by Ordinance No. 461)
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RESOLUTION - WATER PROJECT NO. W-15 ALPHA ROAD
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that this project is hereby
accepted and that the City Manager is authorized to pay to the City
of Dallas the sum of $92,499.68; that the City Manager is hereby
instructed to set up in Accounts Receivable from the City of Dallas
the sum of $90,328.69, which sum if the total amount refundable to
the City of Farmers Branch from the City of Dallas; that the payment
be made from funds previously appropriated to this project.
ORDINANCE NO. 462 - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-18
Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 OUT OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOND
FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING ON THE INWOOD INDUSTRIAL AREA TRUNK MAIN.
CHANGE IN LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
Councilman Upfield moved to have the collision insurance amended
from $100 deductible to $250 deductible, seconded by Councilman
Rhodes, all voting "ayes",
ORDINANCE NO. 463 - ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 AND R-4 TO APARTMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed (public
hearing was held December 16, 1963): (Webb Chapel at 635)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOW-
ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM "R-1" AND "R-4" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT TO "A" APARTMENT DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION, SAID TRACT DES-
CRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (legal description) CONTAINING 15.28 ACRES OF
LAND; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200.00)
DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. '
FARMERS BRANCH-ADDISON AGREEMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", an amended agreement was approved by the Council.
(This agreement marked - Amended February 12, 1964)
On the easements for the Sanitary Sewer Project No. S-18, the City
Manager reported that the McDowell's had refused to grant an easement,
the Council authorized the City Attorney to proceed with condemnation
for this utility easement.
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ORDINANCE NO. 464 - DISANNEXATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Tippitt, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed
(involving 191,191 square feet which was annexed by Ordinance No.457);
AN ORDINANCE DISANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH SO AS TO PERMIT THE SAME TO BE ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
REMOVAL OF ISLAND FROM SWIMMING POOL
Requests and recommendations had come to the Council for removal of
the island in the swimming pool in Showman Park. The JayCee's had
asked to be allowed to bid on this project. They felt that they
could do the job well and need the money for civic projects.
After much discussion Councilman Oradat moved to grant the request
at a low bid price of $650;. that the JayCee's furnish a performance
bond and liability insurance and the City withhold payment until the
job is satisfactorily completed. The motion was seconded, Council-
man Tippitt, Rhodes, Oradat and Upfield voting "ayes", Councilman
Hamilton voting "nay" - "because of the fact that about 20 tons of
concrete are involved; he felt it is a dangerous undertaking; and
for fear of personal injury to one of our citizens through some
accident it could not be justified. He felt a professional contractor
should do the job.
RAWHIDE CREEK IMPROVEMENTS
The City Manager was instructed to begin immediately with the channel
improvements in accordance with the agreement with Bob Heiser on Raw-
hide Creek between Josey Lane and Tom Field Road.
NEWCOMERS CLUB
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Upfield,
all voting "ayes", Mrs. Glenna Grimmer was given a $15 a month raise
making her salary $75 per month.
ADJOURNMENT - 12:05 a.m.
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A. J. Air , Mayor
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Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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