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1964-05-04 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A CITY FARMERS May REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL BRANCH, TEXAS 4, 1964 The following members were present: Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmen City Manager City Secretary A. J. Airoldi Bill Hamilton Frank Tippitt Ed Rhodes W. D. Oradat James Upfield J. M. Orman Dorthanna Williams Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. William Parr, Valwood Baptist Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting, April 20, were considered and approved. HIRE AUDITOR Councilman Tippitt moved, hire J. R. Hurt, C.P.A., as auditor for the fiscal year 1963-1964, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes". FULL TIME FIRE CHIEF Councilman Hamilton moved, hire a full time Fire Chief for the City, giving the present Chief first preference, seconded by Councilman Oradat. Councilmen Oradat, Hamilton and Tippitt voting "ayes"; Councilmen Rhodes and Upfield voting "nays". ORDINANCE NO. 475 - PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION This hearing involves the area north of Valley View Lane and between Marsh Lane and Dooley Road, being disannexed by the City of Addison and annexed by the City of Farmers Branch. After the public hearing Councilman Tippitt moved that the hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes". Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed on first reading: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED Page 59 PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS, AND GRANTING TO ALL THE INHABITANTS AND OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING ALL INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ACTS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. LITTLE LEAGUE A delegation of Little League parents were present to discuss improve- ments for the coming season. The Council agreed to have posts removed in Showman Park to allow additional parking spaces and to removed the "no parking" signs on the west side of Heartside Place at Valwood Elementary School (authorized the parents to put sacks over the "no parking" signs until they are removed), and instructed the City Mana- ger to get water to the baseball field on the grounds of Valwood Elementary School. SITE PLAN - BILL SKIPPING ON VALLEY VIEW LANE - PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Upon a motion by Councilman Upfield, a second by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes", the site plan was approved with these conditions: (1) eight parking spaces (slanted), (2) screening fence same as one built by Farmers Branch Shopping Center. FILM DONATED TO CITY Mrs. Katherine Knox offered 8 mm movie that the film is of activities of the City Hall, opening of Don Showman Park No. 1 and other activities of interest Councilman Rhodes moved that this film Public Library, seconded by Councilman film to the City. She explained :ity such as: dedication of the Pool, opening of Fire Station the citizens of Farmers Branch, be accepted and filed in the Upfield, all voting "ayes". ADDITION TO RECREATION BUILDING Mr. Ted Jones of Ted Jones - Robert Hall Architects and Engineers presented tentative plans for this expansion for the consideration of the Council. After much discussion the Council approved the plans and authorized Mr. Jones to continue with the work. The Council also agreed to increase the amount of Park Bonds, in the proposed June election, from $275,000 to $300,000. SET PUBLIC HEARING - INCREASE PERCENTAGE OF TAX ASSESSMENT The City Council set May 21, 7:30 p.m., for this hearing to be held in the Recreation Center at Don Showman Memorial Park. AUTHORIZED HIRING OF ADDITIONAL POLICEMEN Councilman Tippitt moved, authorize the hiring of five additional policemen subject to availability of funds, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes". ORDINANCE NO. 476 - ZONE CHANGE - GERALD POINTER Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed (public hearing was held April 6): Page 60 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 AN "R-5" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION TO A "C" COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS, DENTAL AND MEDICAL OFFICES AND CLINICS, AND PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE CENTER, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE JOHN NIX SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1088, CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (legal description) AND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES OF LAND; THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS TO BE USED UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS, DENTAL AND MEDICAL OFFICES AND CLINICS, AND PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE CENTER, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY EXPRESSED; THAT THE PROPERTY SHALL BE IMPROVED ACCORDING TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED THEREFOR, WHICH SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY PLAN 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. ORDINANCE NO. 477 - ZONE CHANGE - GOLDWARE AND WELMERING Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed (public hearing was held April 6): 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 AN "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING CLASSIFI- CATION TO AN "A" APARTMENT CLASSIFICATION, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE I. B. WEBB SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1574, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: (legal description) AND CONTAINING 13 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS; THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS TO BE USED FOR APARTMENT USES, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER MORE FULLY EXPRESSED; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. RESOLUTION - STREET PROJECT NO. 36 - RAWHIDE CREEK CHANNEL Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed where sealed bids were received on April 29 for the construction of Rawhide Creek Channel Excavation Improvements from Josey Lane to Tom Field Road; of the eight bids received, Gibralter Construction Company submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $16,870; that Gibralter Construc- tion Company be awarded the contract and that the City Manager is authorized to execute the contract. Page 61 ORDINANCE NO. 478 - STREET PROJECT NO. 36 Upon a motion by Councilman Upfield, a second by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed appropriating $19,500: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING RAWHIDE CREEK CHANNEL EXCAVATION IMPROVEMENTS FROM JOSEY LANE TO TOM FIELD ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS. RESOLUTION - TRUCK FOR ACCOUNT NO. 11 - STREET DEPARTMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed where sealed bids were received on April 28, for furnishing a two-ton truck for the Street Maintenance Division; Boedecker-Verner Motors submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $2,999.96; that they be awarded the bid and that payment be made from Account No. 11 Z-4. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - WATER PROJECT NO. W-24 Councilman Tippitt moved, advertise for bids, subject to approval of Councilman Oradat, seconded by Councilman Upfield, all voting "ayes". This project includes needed water pressure to the Warren Clark addition in the northeast corner of Brookhaven and to furnish additional water supply to the 16" line to Mortons which is now being fed through a 6" line. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-22 Councilman Oradat moved, advertise for bids for only that portion of the sewer line that crosses the Bush property, terminating the line at a manhole on the east side of Dooley Road, seconded by Councilman Upfield, all voting "ayes". ORDINANCE NO. 479 - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-22 Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000 FOR ENGINEER'S DESIGN FEE ON SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-22 (SOUTH FORK OF INWOOD INDUSTRIAL SEWER) OUT OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS. BUILDING PERMIT - TEXAS BITULITHIC COMPANY Councilman Oradat moved, approve issuance of building permit for three years to Texas Bitulithic Company, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes". RESOLUTION - APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT - WEBB ROBERTS Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Upfield, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed where on October 14, 1939, Page 62 A. W. Roberts deeded certain property to the County of Dallas for the construction of I.H. 35E; that this one-tenth of an acre is no longer needed for street or drainage purposes and that the City of Farmers Branch has no objection to the releasing of this easement. APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes", the following were reappointed to the Library Board, their terms to expire May, 1966: Will Cooper, Ted Dedrick, Don Shipman and Ann Thompson. APPOINTMENT TO PARK BOARD Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", Mr. John J. Hill, 13318 Shahan, was appointed to serve a three-year term on the Park Board; his term to expire May, 1967. CLAIMS FOR SEWER DAMAGES A letter from City Attorney H. Louis Nichols was presented recommending denial of claims where the sanitary sewer had backed into three houses on Sundown Trail. ADJOURNMENT Air di, Mayor Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary 1 Page 63