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1959-03-02 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF COUNCILMEN FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS MARCH 2, 1959 The City Council convened in a regular meeting on March 2, 1959 at the Community Building at 7:30 P.M. with the following present: Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmen City Manager City Attorney City Planner Administrative Aide City Secretary Thomas~Reeder H. N. Mallon John Wilsey Oley Attebery Don Knox J. M. Orman H. Louis Nichols Bob Hollin Bill Mallery Dorthanna Williams Mayor Pro-Tem Thomas Reeder called the meeting to order. Edward L. Wagner, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church gave the invocation. The minutes of a regular meeting of February 16 were approved. ORDINANCE ##177 On a motion by Councilman Wilsey, duly seconded by Councilman Knox and passed unanimously an ordinance was passed adopting the "Dallas Plumbing Code". Caption of the ordinance reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY ADOPTING "THE DALLAS PLUMBING CODE" BEING CITY OF DALLAS ORDINANCE NO. 6302 PASSED SEPTEMBER 13, 1954, OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS, AS THE OFFICIAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLEC- TION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PRO- VIDING FOR PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BUSINESS ROUTE Manager Orman presented a resolution to the texas Highway Department requesting a business route through Farmers Branch. In August, 1958, this request was denied and Councilman Mallon asked if they are still of the same opinion as they were when it was first requested and also that the request was rather vague as to where the route was to be con- structed. Mr. Hollin said they should leave the wording as it is be- cause they may want to make some changes later. Councilman Wilsey said he would personally like it to be vague - subject to any change that may be an improvement. Councilman Mallon said the City of Farmers Branch is due this route - other similar cities have them and they should fight for it. Councilman Knox said they should keep letting them know they are interested and keep on until they get the route. Councilman Mallon moved this resolution be passed, duly seconded by Councilman Knox, passed unanimously. y2000 REFUND TO A. WEBB ROBERTS Manager Orman read the contract between the city and A. Webb Roberts dated October 5, 1951. City Attorney Nichols said some $15,000 in taxes has been collected on property involved in this contract, and unless the City plans to raise some technical issue they should pay it since it is an obligation the City owes. On a motion by Council- man Attebery, duly seconded by Councilman Wilsey and passed unani- mously, the Council agreed that -eager Orman be authorize to pay $ 2 000 to Mr . Roberts. ice J ~ ' 64 OWN NORTH ESTATES BUILDING PERMITS Mr. Jack Wyatt, Public Relations Director for Town North Estates pre- sented some pictures and statistics on the homes to be built in this addition in Farmers Branch. They are to have 2,000 sq. ft. of living area, 3 & 4 bedrooms, two full baths, all garages facing the rear. The lots will average 80 and 85 ft. Price will range from $16,950 and houses will be comparable to $20,000 and $22,000 homes in Spark- man Estates. Mr. Wyatt explained that this type house is usually the second and permanent home for the home buyer. There will be 250 houses in the present plan. Charles Storey, Attorney for Town North Estates, asked the Council to re-consider their request to the City Building Inspector to stop is- suance on building permits to this project. He also called the Council's attention to the large buffer area, between their project and Brook- hollow, which is unplatted. He said they have already spent and are obligated to spend over half a million dollars. The City Engineer re- fused a permit for starting work on the water and sewer lines and any delay will cost more money and interest. Three hundred to five hundred people have already signed cards that they are definitely interested in these homes. He said he could not see how a very fine addition such as this could hurt Brookhollow. If they are not able to proceed it will do tremendous harm to Centennial Construction Company which they cannot stand. Also, they have been advised Attorney Jaffe has with- drawn from the Brookhollow case. The Council, with the City Planning Consultant and City Attorney, with- drew into a private room for a caucus. Upon their return to the Council Chamber Attorney Nichols explained that the Council has tried to do as little harm to Centennial Construction Company as possible and so as much as possible for the residents of Brookhollow Estates. He reported the Council would issue permits for storm sewer and drainage, etc., and asked that Centennial Construction Company re-submit their plat with a buffer zone of 85 ft. lots. Councilman Mallon moved that the restric-- tions on issuing building permits in Town North Estates be lifted on cf~;4 the following lots: Block 4, 14 through 30; Block 8, 19 through 27; Block 9, all lots; Block 10, all lots; Block 11, 16 through 34; Block 12, lot 1. All other lots will be 80 ft. except 6 (plus/minus) in Block 5. Block 1 will be 85 except one needed to adjust. Block 2 will be 80 ft. lots. Councilman Knox duly seconded, passed unani- mously. DRAINAGE PROBLEM IN VALWOOD PARK Mr. Marshall Curry, 2575 Valwood Parkway, presented to the Council a serious drainage problem of several homes on the north side of Val- wood Parkway. There is a 40 acre field that drains into their back yards. He had talked earlier with Manager Orman and Mr. Orman had told him he was to see Roy Rasberry of the County Commission's office the next day about another problem and would discuss this with him also. Councilman Wilsey suggested that Mr. Orman look closer into this and find out all he could about it and see how it might be cor- rected. EDDIE SMITH CASE Councilman Knox said he has heard four different stories on this case but thinks to a certain extent the Police Department is right. Councilman Knox moved in view of the investigation, the request from Eddie Smith for a refund of $50 paid in fines be denied, Councilman Mallon duly second- ed, passed unanimously. REPORT FROM BOB HOLLIN Mr. Hollin told the Council that the Dallas City Council is holding a Zoning hearing with Mr. Goldware on Monday, March 9. The key to the right-of-way for Dennis Road hangs on this hearing. He asked for a recommendation from the Farmers Branch City Council to represent them at this hearing. Councilman Knox moved, duly seconded by Coun- cilman Attebery that Mr. Hollin appear at this meeting. Passed unan- imously. Mr. Hollin also told the Council that Jack E. Judd has 19 acres on Marsh Lane across from Brookhaven Estates and would like to get this property released from the City of Addison and then be annexed by Farmers Branch since the area can only be served by Farmers Branch for water and sewer. Councilman Mallon suggested that they appoint Farmers Branch City Council as a committee of one and Addison City Council as a committee of one and have a meeting to discuss this situation. Attorney Nichols, also City Attorney for Addison, told the Council the City of Addison does not want to give up any property that will make their city area smaller. No formal action was taken by the Council. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Manager Orman announced that a meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 5 for the nine-members of this commission plus Mayor Lewis, Mr. Orman, Nolan Poovey and any of the Councilmen that would like to meet with them. MISCELLANEOUS Manager Orman brought to the Council's attention a bill pending where- in a state wide utility commission was proposed. No formal action was taken on the part of the Council. Councilman Knox asked if the school crossings had been painted. Mr. Orman said they had talked with Mr. Turner, Superintendent of Schools, and all the principals of the schools and are all set to start the work. Councilman Knox asked what the status was on the Traffic Code. Attor- ney Nichols explained that all the material was on the desk of Bob Baker and he was working on it. Councilman Knox also asked about the new dispatchers hired by the City. Mr. Orman explained that Mr. Bridges has been notified that when the city dispatchers come into office they will take over the City's part of the work, and as soon as possible Mr. Bridges is to move his employ- ees out of the city office. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. 1 1 zz City Secretary 1?6