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1957-02-04 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF. COUNCILMEN FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS FEBRUARY 4, 1957 The City Council met in a regular meeting on February 4, 1957, at 7:30 P. M., at the City Hall with the following present: Mayor Pro-tam Councilmen City Manager City Secly. Thomas Reeder H. N. Mallon Janes Brodhead John Wilsey Dewayen White John J. Gray Naomi Goodnight Secretary Naomi Goodnight introduced Rev. Joseph Rand, Pastor of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Rev. Rand gave the invocation. Mayor Pro-tem Thomas Reeder called the meeting to order in the absence ~J L of Mayor Lawson Lewis. The minutes were then read and approved as read. PETITIONERS OF RICHLAND STREET A petition presented by the attorney's representative for the petitioners concerned with the dam at Richland and Goodwater Streets, and the drainage problem in general, was accepted by the Council. Mr. D. Walker spoke for the petitioners. The plans to correct the problem on Richland Street were shown to those present and the discussion following was understood that the'City would select one of the five alternatives when the funds become available. Temporary relief would be as soon as possible. EASEMENT FOR SEWER LINE BY TEXAS BITULITHIC COMPANY The Texas Bitulithic Company easement was accepted by the City Council and authorization was given to pay Texas Bitulithic Company $450.00 for moving sand from their property 379 feet so our sanitary sewer line can eraser their property. This motion was made by Councilman Mallon, seconded by Councilman Brodhead. The motion carried unanimously. RAY NASHER STREET PAVING Mr. Ray Nasher requested that Austin Paving Company be allowed to 1*7 continue at his old street contract of 41 sacks cement instead of 5 as called for in the paving ordinance. The Council rejected this request and agreed that Mr. hasher must abide by the Paving Ordinance. LEWIS & LAMBERT STREET PAVING Mr. Lambert requested that Austin Paving Company be allowed to pave for him on the 4J sack cement allowance with a 6" 2500 lbs. test. The Council agreed that Mr. Lambert must abide by the Paving Ordinance and reach a 6" 2500 lbs, test or the street would not be acceptable. GIFT TO THE CITY Mrs. W. T. Duncan, President of the Flower Fanciers Garden Club, presented the City with a gift from the club. It was the historical 1875 Stanley house that had been given to the Garden Club by Mrs. Tompie Dyer, a member of said club. This house was designated by the Club to be used as a public library and a Garden Club Center. Councilmen Mallon said the City would be glad to accept the building with no strings attached, but the Council would take into account the wish of the donor. The Council suggested that Manager Gray acquire a cost estimate of moving the house to the location at Valley View and Rawhide Drive, the foundation cost, the painting and repair. Councilman Wilsey suggested we have a community drive to raise necessary funds because neither the City nor the Garden Club had such funds now. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION'S REPORT Mr. George Hixon reported that Mr. Howard R. Kitchen of Dallas was interested in a private club located in Valwood Park area now known as the Gun Club. This area is now zoned residential and that a special permit would have to be issued if the Council agreed to Mr. Kitchen's plans. The Planning and Zoning Commission presented the following recommenda- tions to the Council for approval. 1- Parking, off street and within the Club grounds, to the extent of one (1) parking space per membership. 2- Adequate permanent type screening around the entire club area. 1 1 I 3- The functions of the club will not commence before 9:00 A.M. and will cease at 9:00 P. M. on week days. Sundays functions of the club will not commence before 1:00 P, M. and will cease at 9:00 P.M. 4,- Permit does not allow for the preparation and sale of food other than "soft" drink dispensing, 5- A site plan will be submitted to the City Building inspector three (3 days prior to the issuing of the "special permit", showing with dimensions included, the above requirements. On a motion by Councilman Wilsey, seconded by Councilman White, the Council approved the Zoning Commission's recommendations by a unanimous vote. CIVIL DEFEM & DISASTER COMMISSION Ordinance No. 12f creating an agency of the City of Farmers Branch to be known as the "Farmers Branch Civil Defenje and Disaster Commission," was approved with no opposition on a motion by Councilman Mallon, seconded by Councilman Wilsey. The executive Cammitt6e of said Commission is as follows: Mayor Lawson Lewis Chief of Police H. H. Courtney Richard B. Broadhurst Pat A. Thornburg Sam Page 0. E. Atteberl/y Clinton Stone City Manager John J. Gray ex-officio ANNEUTION REPORT Tanager Gray reported that Dr. L. S. Thompson agreed to bring his tract of land into the city. Mayor Lawson Lewis and Manager Gray are to talk with Mr. Shelby McDaniel and Mrs. Ora Wallace this week. The remaining tract is the Skinner property. Councilman Reeder reported that he had been unable to contact the Addison people to whom he was to talk with. T. R. A. REPORT Manager Gray received information that the letter of intent had been executed. The City received a copy of the Sewage Disposal Bill which author- ized cities in the Trinity River Authority territory to contract for sewage disposal. Manager Gray reported the Managers of Irving, Grand Prairie, and Farmers Branch are working on specific items we want to make sure are in the contract between the T. R. A. and these cities. CITY STORAGE YARD TITLE The Council accepted by unanimous vote the Owner's Title policy on the W. W. Hodges property purchased by the city on a motion by Councilman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman Mallon. ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS ESTIMATES A motion was made by Councilman Wilsey, seconded by Councilman Brodhead to pay the Contractor's and Engineer's estimates. Contractor's Estimates - $6,145.63 Engineer's Estimate - $147.50 This motion carried. EMPLOYEES BONDS Faithful Performance Bonds in the amount of $10,000.00 for John J. Gray and $1,000.00 for Naomi Goodnight were presented to the Council for approval. A Blanket Honesty Bond on all employees at $2500.00 for each employee was presented for Council approval. Money and Securities Policy covering the loss of city money and securities inside or outside the premises was also presented to the Council for approval. A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Brodhead to accept and approve all the bonds presented. This motion carried. WATER TOWER INSURANCE A marine insurance policy on the water tower in the amount of $12,000.00 coverage was presented to the Council for approval. This policy is in complyment with the bond indenture. Premium for this policy is $45.00 per year. A motion was made by Councilman Brodhead, seconded by Councilman Malloy to accept said policy. Unanimous approval. SCOUT HOUSE INSURANCE A motion was made by Councilman Mallon, seconded by Councilman Wilsey to pay the yearly insurance on the Scout House in the park in the amount of $25.15 for $2,000.00 coverage. This motion carried. CANCELLATION OF SOME NOVEMBER GAROAGE PAYMENTS A motion was male by Councilman Mallon, seconded by Councilman White to /o cancel some November garbage payments for people who said they did not 11 receive the service that month. Those cancelled are: E. R. Compton Alva Cartwright Harvey Anderson Roy Harper J. C. Massey Mrs. Lillie Turner will not pay a garbage fee as long as she is not living in her home. Mr. C. A. Joplin does not use the service at all. This motion carried. There being no further business, the matting adjourned. City Secretary 7 L II