1965-11-08 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
November 8, 1965
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor A. J. Airoldi
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Hamilton
Councilmen Ed Rhodes
James Upfield
City Manager J. M. Orman
City Attorney Bob Baker
City Secretary Dorthanna Williams
Councilmen Tippitt and Myers were absent.
Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. J. W. Wade,
Director of Finance, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting, October 18, were considered
and approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - HAROLD G. WEIL - MARSH AND VALLEY VIEW LANES
This public hearing was to consider a request by Mr. Weil to
change the zoning oil approximately 35 acres at the southeast
corner of Valley View Lane and Marsh Lane from "R-2" Residen-
tial to "R-2.5" Residential. The Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion had recommended that this request be approved.
Mr. Weil presented his reasons for requesting the change.
Speaking in opposition to the change were: Charles Yuill, 3843
Ridgeoak; Robert Barrett, 3838 Crestpark; Fred Johnson, 3818
Crestpark; and, Edmond Schedler, Braemar Drive.
Councilman Rhodes moved to close the hearing, seconded by
Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
Councilman Upfield moved that the request for the zone change
be denied, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes".
RESOLUTION - STREET PROJECT NO. 51 - JOSEY LANE AND I.H. 635
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman
Hamilton, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas,
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on November 5 bids were received for certain street and
drainage improvements at the south end of Josey Lane; of the
two bids received, Austin Paving Company, submitted the lowest
and best bid in the amount of $76,490.77; that Austin Paving
Company be awarded the contract; that the City Manager be
authorized to execute the contracts on behalf of the City; and,
that this project be known as Street Project No. 51.
ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT - 1964-1965
Mr. J. R. Hurt, the city's auditor, presented the audit for
the year ending September 30, 1965. In making the report
Mr. Hurt said, "Your City is in excellent financial condition.
The General Fund revenues exceeded the budgeted figure by
$8,866.18 and its expenditures were $29,978.63 less than had
been budgeted. The Water Fund revenues were $28,256.64 more
than had been anticipated while the expenditures were $10,780.72
less than shown in the budget."
After much discussion Councilman Hamilton moved that the com-
bined balance sheets be published in the official newspaper,
seconded by Councilman Upfield, all voting "ayes".
REQUEST BY WEBB CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST REGARDING TAXES
City Manager Orman explained that this property was acquired
in November, 1964 for a parsonage. Claim for exemption was
filed October, 1965. The property had been placed on the tax
roll, the Assessor not having received notice that it had
changed ownership. Consideration was asked of the City Council
to exempt these taxes.
After discussion Councilman Upfield moved that the request be
considered and the taxes be waived, seconded by Councilman
Hamilton, all voting "ayes", (C/Rhodes abstained for reason of
being member of Church)
DATES SET FOR TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS
December 13 was the date set for two public hearings: (1) H. E.
Ansley on Lot 2, Block D, Farmersdell Addition at 7:30 p.m. (2)
Triple A Oil Company on Gartner property at 8:00 p.m.
FRISCO RAILROAD REQUEST TO ELIMINATE 10 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT
Mr. Orman reported that representatives of the Frisco Railroad
were in the office on October 22 with a request that the
10 M.P.H. speed limit on their trains be raised to 35 M.P.H.
He said that it is considered that the situation has not changed
sufficiently to call for the increase in speed. Members of the
City Council were all in agreement to keep the 10 M.P.H. speed
limit.
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JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL BOARD
A joint meeting with the City Council and the School Board
was set for Monday, November 15.
WATER FOR EASTERN PORTION OF CITY
The City Manager reported, in the attempt to acquire right-
of-way across the McCarty property between Marsh Lane and
Dooley Road for the 18-inch water line he had been unable
to come to an agreement with Mr. McCarty.
After discussion the Council instructed Mr. Orman to start
plans on an alternate route around Spring Valley Road if
Mr. McCarty would not agree to the offer made by the City.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - STREET PROJECT NO. 46
The City Council authorized the City Manager to proceed with
the advertisement for bids on the complete paving project and
keep negotiating on right-of-way for Vintage Street portion
of the project.
ADJOURNMENT - 10:04 P.M.
Ai m ayor
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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