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1975-07-28 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 1975 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: John Dodd Bill McClung Bill Binford Member of the City Council absent was: Councilman: Ken Quevreaux The Council recognized and excused the absence of Councilman Ken Quevreaux. The absence was due to Councilman Quevreaux being out of town on business. Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney Doug McCallon City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Staff Services Glenn A. Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of July 28, 1975 to order at 7:30 P.M. . ADENDA ITEM NO. 1. - INVOCATION Councilman Linn gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MEETING OF JUNE 16, 1975. AND MEETING OF JUNE 30, 1975. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 16, 1975, after the following correction was made: On page 32, under Agenda Item No. 9, in the 7th line, change the amount shown $398,000 to $698,000. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 30, 1975, as submitted. Vol. 24, Page 39. EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed as item 24.A. - CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR TENNIS COURT FENCING AT TEMPLE TRAILS PARK, on the Agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. - CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR THE SALE OF $770,000.00 IN WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Stan Hilger, the Fiscal Agent for the City of Farmers Branch, presented the tabulation of bids for the sale of $770,000.00 in water and sewer revenue bonds. Mr. Hilger stated that 6 bids were received and the low bidder was Rauscher, Pierce Securities Corporation and Columbian Securities of Texas with an average interest rate of 7.253029%. Mr. Hilger stated that it was his opinion that this was an excellant bid with the condition the market it in at this time, and recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder. Mr. Hilger gave the tabulation of the bids received. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", accepted the bid of Rauscher, Pierce Securities Corporation and Columbian Securities of Texas at the average interest rate of 7.253029% for the sale of $770,000.00 in water and sewer revenue bonds. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. - CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION. REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN DODD. Councilman Dodd introduced Resolution No. 75-027, commending 12 year old Lori Brock for winning the Texas State Junior Girls Golf Sub-Junior Championship on July 11, 1975, in Dallas Texas. Councilman Dodd made a motion that Resolution No. 75-027 be adopted. Councilman Binford seconded the motion. All voted "aye'". Miss Lori Brock was present and the Mayor presented her the Resoultion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER A REQUEST THAT THE ZONING BE CHANGED FROM R-2 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTED BY REASON OF LAND USE AND HEIGHT ON THE FOLLOWING TRACT: A 13,561 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED BETWEEN AND BOUNDED BY BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE, AND GOLFING GREEN DRIVE ADJACENT TO BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB. THE TRACT BEING IN THE DAVID SHAHAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1335, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING PLATTED AS BROOKHAVEN ESTATES NO. 10, REQUESTED BY THE BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB, INC. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the request for the zoning change as stated in the above caption. Mr. Robert Dedman, President of Brookhaven Country Club, stated that on behalf of the Brookhaven Country Club he had presented a request by letter on July 25, that the hearing on the application for the Vol. 24, Page 40. zoning change originally scheduled for the be continued and placed on the agenda for August 4, 1975. He stated that they feel why this should be done, and that to do so complete and thorough opportunity for the to thoroughly aquaint themselves with the informed decision in regard to it. Council meeting of tonight the Council meeting of that there are sound reasons would allow the most citizenry of Farmers Branch proposal and make an Mayor Grimmer explained that there were citizens present that do not know of the letter of postponement and the Council would have to consider taking action upon this request. There was discussion by the Council members on the action that the Council could take. They are as follows: Option A. Should the Council decide to continue the public hearing to a later date, the public hearing should be open and then a motion made to continue the public hearing until August 4, 1975. (or any other date the Council decides to set). Option B. Should the Council decide to continue the hearing to a later date, then make a motion that the public hearing not be continued and a public hearing be held as advertised. Option C. Should the Council decide to continue the hearing and accept evidence, allow people to speak, etc., but not make a determination at July 28, meeting; the hearing should be open, evidence heard, then a motion made that the public hearing be continued until August 4, 1975 (or any other date the Council decides to set). Councilman McClung stated that he is president of the Board of Brookhaven Country Club for this year and for this reason he would disqualify himself or abstain from voting on this matter. There was discussion of the technicality of State Law that in order to pass a zoning change whenever there is a 20% protest there will have to bey affirmative vote of 5 council members. After more discussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion that Option C as discussed be taken which would allow holding the public hearing and accepting evidence, allow the people to speak, etc., and would not make a determination at this meeting; the hearing would be open, evidence heard, and then a motion made that the public hearing be continued. Councilman Linn seconded the motion. All voted "aye". Mr. Dedman presented proposed renditions of his proposal. Mr. Dedman stated that Brookhaven Country Club has an option to purchase the property if the zone change is granted. Mr. Dedman plans for the development of the 13.561 acre tract were for 8 indoors 8 outdoor Vol. 24, Page 4 1, tennis courts, a pro-shop, locker room, and a food and beverage room to be located on the east of the property. He stated that on the western end of the property they proposed to construct 93 courtyard type homes. He stated that Brookhaven Country Club needs to enlarge and upgrade their tennis court facilities and help dress up the area of the entrance of the club. He stated that 117 parking spaces would be added for the Country Club use. Mr. Dedman stated that he feels that the plans they propose are for the best and logically use for this land. Mr. Dedman stated that their plans are to upgrade the Country Club with the profits from the residential developments and to build better tennis courts. Mr. Dedma.n described the architectual design of the proposed courtyard homes. Mr. Dedman stated that a set of covenants has been prepared and proposed that they be attached to the ordinance if the zoning is approved. Mr. Dedman read the covenants. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak in favor of the request. The following spoke: 1. Lloyd Parker 3430 Golfing Green Farmers Branch, Texas 2. Mrs. Herman Alzuro 3520 Brookhaven Club Drive Farmers Branch, Texas 3. Bob Linker 14435 Valley Hi Farmers Branch, Texas 4. Floyd Brown 13823 Braemar Farmers Branch, Texas 5. Bill Price 13815 Braemar Farmers Branch, Texas 6. Ray Rogan 3566 Green Acres Terrace Farmers Branch, Texas 7. Phil Sizer 14127 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 8. Mr. 8 Mrs. Gordon Carpenter 3249 Brookhaven Club Dr. Farmers Branch, Texas Vol. 24, Page 42. 9. Roger Taylor 3151 Brookhaven Club Dr. Farmers Branch, Texas 10. John Helms 13547 Rawhide Parkway Farmers Branch, Texas 11. Jack Colbert 14190 Rawhide Parkway Farmers Branch, Texas 12. Jim Hamill 3521 Green Acre Terrace Farmers Branch, Texas 13. John Glasschoeder 3322 Arawak Farmers Branch, Texas 14. Jim Houlditch 3416 Pebble Beach Farmers Branch, Texas 15. Lawrence Jackson 3480 Golfing Green Farmers Branch, Texas Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak in opposition of the request. The following spoke: 1. Carol Dingman 3605 Tanglewood Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas 2. Bill Bettes 14148 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 3. John Mitchell 13715 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 4. Ted Prophet 13716 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 5. Bill Robinson 14014 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas Vol. 24, Page 43. 6. Mrs. Helen Brown 13823 Braemar Farmers Branch, Texas 7. Ray Kirkpatrick 13416 Briarwood Farmers Branch, Texas 8. Bill Smiley 13561 Braemar Farmers Branch, Texas 9. Mrs. Bill Smiley 13561 Braemar Farmers Branch, Texas 10. Mr. 8 Mrs. C. W. Whitmore 3228 Brookhaven Club Drive Farmers Branch, Texas 11. Bill Hinckley 3285 Golfing Green Farmers Branch, Texas 12. Bill Hanning 3308 Brookhaven Club Dr. Farmers Branch, Texas 13. Ken Leckie 3635 Tanglewood Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas 14. Victor Anderson 13843 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 15. Martin Darrah 3230 Golfing Green Farmers Branch, Texas 16. Bob Romine 3290 Golfing Green Farmers Branch, Texas 17. Wendel Harrison 13808 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 18. Phil Sizer 14127 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas Vol. 24, Page 44. There were questions asked to Mr. Dedman concerning traffic, taxes of the proposed plan, and discussion of building the tennis courts only. After more discussion, Councilman Binford made a motion to continue the public hearing until August 4, 1975. Councilman Linn asked Councilman Binford if he would amend the motion to continue the hearing until September 15, 1975, meeting. Councilman Binford amended his motion to continue the public hearing until September 15, 1975. Councilman Linn seconded the motion. The motion carried. with Councilmen Binford, Linn, and Dodd voting "aye". Councilman McClung disqualified himself from voting on this matter. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING_ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, WHICH CURRENTLY DESIGNATES CHURCH OR RECTORY AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN ALL ZONES OF THE CITY WITHOUT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THAT A CHURCH OR RECTORY MAY BE APPROVED AS A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND DESIGNATES A CHURCH OR RECTORY AS AN APPROVED USE IN ALL OTHER ZONES OF THE CITY. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider amending the zoning ordinance as stated in the above caption. Mayor Grimmer explained that the City's zoning ordinance currently allows churches to be constructed or located in any zoning district of the City. The State Law prohibits the exclusion of churches from residential zones by zoning, but it will allow a permissive zoning ordinance which requires a specific use permit for location of churches in residential zones. A public hearing has been called to consider amending the City's zoning ordinance to require a specific use permit for location of churches or rectory in resi- dential zones. Mayor Grimmer explained that this came about when citizens living on Sunbeck Circle requested something be done because of a 4th church being built in their residential area. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the zoning ordinance amendment. The following spoke: 1. Mr. 9 Mrs. Forest Garb 2973 Sunbeck Circle Farmers Branch, Texas 2. Mrs. Bula McComb 2910 Sunbeck Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas Vol, 24, Page 45. 3. Mrs. Ernestine Simmons 2970 Sunbeck Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas 4. Mrs. Pauline Hoover, Realtor Representing the Estate of W. C. Crawford 2926 Sunbeck Farmers Branch, Texas 5. Mrs. Cynthia Stanaland 12220 Brisbane Farmers Branch, Texas 6. Charles Howard 2923 Sunbeck Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas 7. Mr. 8 Mrs. George Ruddle 2906 Sunbeck Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas 8. Mrs. Charles Howard 2923 Sunbeck Cr. Farmers Branch, Texas 9. Mr. 8 Mrs. John Koldjeski 2955 N. Sunbeck Farmers Branch, Texas 10. Mr. 8 Mrs. J. D. Blanton 2543 Havenhurst Farmers Branch, Texas 11. Mrs. E. R. Brewer 2531 Havenhurst Farmers Branch, Texas Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak in opposition of the zoning ordinance amendment. No one spoke. Reverend Marlin Maddoux, 14133 Dennis Lane, asked the question if the present churches would be affected by the ordinance amendment. There was discussion of the definition of church and rectory use. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the zoning ordinance be amended to require a specific use permit for location of a church or rectory in a residential zone. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Vol. 24, Page 46. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1065. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AS HERETOFORE AMENDED: BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8-102, EDUCATION, INSTITUTIONAL AND SPECIAL USES, SO AS TO DESIGNATE CHURCH OR RECTORY AS A USE THAT MAY BE APPROVED AS A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 AND R-6 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS AND BE ALLOWED IN ALL OTHER ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE CITY: PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY: AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. - PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN IN AN (0) OFFICE ZONING. REQUESTED BY CHARLES LANINGHAM FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2877 L.B.J. FREEWAY. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to determine whether a specific use permit should be issued for a general business sign requested by Charles Laningham of 2877 L.B.J. Freeway. Mr. Laningham, owner of an office building at 2877 L.B.J. Freeway, is located within an Office Zoning District and requires a specific use permit to erect a general business sign in the Office Zoning District. Mr. Laningham presented his request for a specific use permit to allow the erection of one general business sign identifying the optical clinic in his office building. A rendition of the proposed sign was viewed. The proposed sign complies with zoning and sign ordinance standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the specific use permit be granted. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in opposition of the request. No one spoke. Mr. Drew Humbert, 2917 Ermine Way, questioned the heighth of the sign. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance 1066: Vol.24, Page 47. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY APPROVING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN IN AN OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT: SAID OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT BEING LOCATED AT 2877 L.B.J. FREEWAY; REQUIRING SAID SIGN TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ZONING AND SIGN ORDINANCE STANDARDS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. - CONSIDER GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF A 8 H SUBDIVISION "LOCATED"'ON DALLAS PARKWAY. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: A contract has been presented for consideration that provides for the installation of the required public improvements of a tract of land located 277 feet south of right-of-way intersection of Spring Valley and Dallas North Parkway. This land is not platted at this time. The property would be platted and improvements installed, according to the revisions of this contract, prior to the issue of building permits. After some discussion, a motion Councilman Binford, all voting to sign for the City of Farmers the approval of the contract by authorized agent. by Councilman Linn, a second by "aye", authorized the City Manager Branch the contract conditioned upon the owners of the land or their AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. -DISCUSS FEASIBILITY FOR INITIATING A STUDY FOR A MUNICIPAL POWER SYSTEM. Mr. John Helms, 13547 Rawhide Parkway, expressed to the Council his interest of investigating and making a preliminary study on the possibilities for a municipal power plant for the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Helms stated he would like to see what costs are involved and if it would be costs saved if the city had its own system. He told of other cities having their own power system. Mr. Helms stated because of the rising costs for electricity he would like to see if the city would be interested in making a study. Mr. Helms volunteered his services to work with the Administration on the study if the Council sees fit to do so. There was discussion of the Council being interested in Mr. Helms idea and of Mr. Helms writing a letter to the city explaining his suggestion and what would need to be done. Q Vol. 24, Page 48. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR DRIVE-IN FACILITIES FOR CENTRAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12875 JOSEY LANE. REQUESTED BY CENTRAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. Mr. Steve Jordan, President of Central Bank & Trust Company, presented a request for site plan approval for drive-in banking facilities to be located the west side of the Farmers Branch Shopping Center. Mr. Jordan stated that Central Bank proposes to install 14 lanes of drive-in facilities and a E building facility on their location just south of the Richardson Savings and Loan Building. The proposed plan showed the building location, traffic flow, parking lot and drive-in facility locations. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan be approved. After a brief discussion and reviewing the plans, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", approved the site plan presented by Central Bank and Trust Company. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. -CONSIDER STUDY OF SPEED BUMP TRIAL INSTALLATION IN EASEMENT BETWEEN HEARTSIDE AND JANWOOD. Mayor Grimmer stated that rumble strips were installed in the easement between Heartside and Janwood, north of Rawhide Parkway, for a six month trial period. The trial period has ended. Mayor Grimmer stated that the city has had numerous requests to remove the rumble strips from the original signers on the petition. Mr. Gerald Sanders, 13514 Heartside, stated he was the one that brought the original petition requesting the rumble strips before the City Council. Mr. Sanders stated that the rumble strips have been very affective in keeping vehicles from speeding in the alley. Mr. Sanders requested the rumble strips remain and also requested the city adopt the rumble strips city-wide to be used at the discretion of the city and/or upon request by concerned citizens. Mr. Sanders stated that there are 17 homes in the area involved and he had a petition signed by 9 homeowners wishing to leave the strips in. There was a discussion held on the rumble strips report that had been prepared by the City Administration. Mr. Edward Brettel, 13411 Charcoal, stated he was in favor of the installation of rumble strips in easements or alleys. He stated that the 10 M. P. H. speed limit* signs in the alley were not observed. He requested something be done to police and control the speed in alleys. Mrs. Kay Sanders, 13514 Heartside, spoke in favor of the strips and ask they remain in the alley. Vol. 24, Page 49. There was discussion on Resolution No. 75-026 that had been prepared adopting a policy for the installation and removal of rumble strips. Councilman Dodd made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 75-026. The motion died for the lack of a second. After more discussion, Councilman McClung made a motion authorizing that the installation be continued on an indefinite basis. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilmen McClung, Dodd, and Binford voting "aye", and with Council- man Linn voting "nay". MENT FROM FARMERS BRANCH OFFICE PARK. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: An additional 5 ft, wide easement is needed along an existing utility easement in order to provide adequate access to the water main located in the existing easement of Farmers Branch Office Park. It is the recommendation of the City Administration that the Council authorize the Administration to execute the easement and file it with the County from Farmers Branch Office Park. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. - CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF UTILITY EASE- After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the City Administration to execute and file the easement with the County from the Farmers Branch Office Park. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. -CONSIDER PASSING AN INITIATING RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON SPUR TRAIL FROM WEBB CHAPEL TO BROOK- HOLLOW DRIVE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: Spur Trail from Webb Chapel Road to Brookhollow Drive is being rebuilt by constructing a hot-mix asphaltic pavement with concrete retaining curbs, with portland cement concrete paved inverts in each ditch. The Council has previously agreed that the City will perform the work and assess the abutting property owners .$2. 00 per linear foot. A resolution is being presented for initiating the improvements for Spur Trail and direction for preparation of rolls and estimates. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 75-020 for initiating the improvements on Spur Trail from Webb Chapel to Brookhollow Drive. Vol. 24, Page 50. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. -CONSIDER PASSING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MIDWAY ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 15-7602-91-05 AND APPROVING CORREC'T'ED ROLL AND ESTIMATES. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The improvement to the portion of Midway Road, the north-bound lane from McEwen Road to Sigma Road, has been completed. State law requires a resolution accepting assessment projects to be passed by the City Council. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 75-023 that ac.cepts Midway Road Paving Project No. 15-7602-91-05, and approved the roll and estimates. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. -CONSIDER PASSING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MIDWAY ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 15-7602-91-05 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 AND APPROVING ASSESSMENTS ACCORDING TO AGREEMENT. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The improvement to the portion of Midway Road under Change Order No. 2 has been completed. This is the south-bound lane abutting the Mobil property. An agreement was signed with Mobil for their portion of the assessment. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 75-024 that accepts Midway Road Paving Project No. 15-7602-91-05 Change Order No. 2 and approved assessment according to agreement. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. -CONSIDER PASSING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING INWOOD ROAD PAVING PROJECT NO. 15-7212-91-05 AND APPROVING CORRECTED ROLL AND ESTIMATES. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The improvements to the portion of Inwood Road from Spring Valley Road to the north city limits and including the Alpha Road intersection has been completed. State law requires a resolution in accepting assessment projects to be passed by the City Council. The conditions on the right-of-way dedication for Inwood Road prevent our assessing the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company for paving. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 75-022 that accepts Inwood Road Paving Project No. 15-7212-91-05 and approved corrected roll and estimates. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. -CONSIDER PASSING A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENTS TO FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT. Mayor Grimmers gave the following information: The EPA has proposed several amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which would have an adverse effect on the city's payments to TRA sewage treatment. t Vol. 24, Page 51. A memo from TRA explaining each of the proposed amendments and expression of the City Administration's reaction to each of the proposals, and copy of a letter from the Chairman of the TRA Advisory Committee were reviewed by the Council. Resolution No. 75-025 was presented that opposed to any reduction of the Federal Share of grant participation because (a) Funding was provided for in the Law to assist in meeting the severe and stringent requirements of Public Law 92-500; and, opposed to limiting Federal Funding of reserve capacity in wastewater systems because (a) such funding for reasonable reserve capacity was intended by Congress; and , (b) it would be a waste of public funds to construct wastewater facilities on such a short term basis as to be in a constant state of construction duplicating facilities which can be built on a larger scale to reserve reasonable future needs. Resolution No. 75-025 also supports extending the 1977 deadline for meeting the Water Quality Standards as envisioned in Public Law 92-500 as proposed in Alternate No. 4 in Paper No. 4 published in the Federal Register on May 28, 1975; and, supports the concept of delegating a greater portion of the manage- ment of the construction grants program to the States for administration. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man McClung, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 75-025 that opposed amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER. INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ADDISON FOR BACK-UP EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The City of Addison has agreed to enter into the same agreement that the city has with the City of Carrollton, agreeing for each city to furnish back-up ambulance service to the other. Each city guarantees payment of a $30. 00 fee anytime they call the other city for back-up service. The agreement with Carrollton has proven beneficial to both Carrollton and Farmers Branch and the Adminis- tration sees no reason that this agreement should not be beneficial to both Farmers Branch and Addison. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement providing for back-up emergency ambulance with the City of A ddison. Vol. 24, Page 52. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. -CONSIDER. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ADDISON ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL LIGHTS AT MIDWAY ROAD AND SPRING VALLEY ROAD. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The city has been discussing with the City of Addison for some time the possibility of installing a signal light at the intersection of Midway and Spring Valley. The installation is of a temporary nature, signal heads will be suspended from overhead from guy wires. A fixed time controller will be used. The City of Addison has agreed to pay for the light installation and maintenance as provided in the agreement with the City of Farmers Branch installing andmaintaining the traffic control devices. The intersection is within the city limits of the City of Addison. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement providing for the installation and maintenance of traffic signals at the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Midway Road. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR 6 AND 8 YARD COMMERCIAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS. City Manager Paul West gave the following information: All of the city's 6 and 8 yard containers have been assigned to existing customers. Requests from a number of commercial customers have been made for 6 and 8 yard containers. In order to be able to supply the demands of the customers, it is necessary that the city purchase more 6 and 8 yard containers. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for 30 6-yard and 30 8-,yard containers for the Sanitation Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT. City Manager Paul West gave the following information: It is anticipated that traffic signals will be installed during the next 12 months at the following intersections: Vol. 24, Page 53. low bidder for Items No. 3, 7 and 8 on the specifications in the amount of $765.00. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", awarded the low bid for Items No. 1, 4, 5 and 6 of the specifications for recreation equipment to Vaughan & Association in the amount of $1, 781. 66, and awarded the low bid for Items No. 3, 7 and 8 of the specifications for recreation equipment to Stephens Sporting Goods in the amount of $765. 00. AGENDA ITEM NO. 24. -CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR. ISSUING LIBRARY CARDS. City Manager Paul West gave the following information: The City Council recently authorized the appropriation of funds for the purchase of new library cards. These library cards are of high quality plastic and similar in appearance to the national credit cards. These cards should have a long life. The cost of these cards is approximately 26 each. The library cards will soon be issued in connection with the use of our Data Processing equipment for issuing and receiving books at the Library. Any member of a family can use the library card issued to any other member of that family. Mr. West stated that in order to recover the cost, and to encourage users of the Library to take care of their cards, the Administration would like to recommend to the City Council that a charge be made for the issuance of the Library cards. It is the recommendation of the Administration that an initial fee of 25 be charged for the issuance of the card and that a fee of $1. 00 be charged for replacement of a lost card. Mrs. Cynthia Stanaland and Mr. Drew Humbert of the audience commented on this consideration. Councilman Dodd spoke in opposition of charging a fee for the library card. After more discussion, Councilman Linn made a motion to set an initial charge of 25 for the issuance of a Library card and that a fee of $1. 00 be charged for replacement of a lost card. Councilman Binford seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilmen Linn, Binford and McClung voting "aye", and Councilman Dodd voted "nay". Councilman Dodd opposed to the charge for the Library card. AGENDA ITEM NO. 24. A. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR TENNIS COURT FENCING AT TEMPLE TRAILS PARK. City Manager Paul West gave the following information: Funds for fencing the tennis courts at Temple Trails Park were not included in this ,year's budget. An appropriation of $2, 200. 00 is needed for purchasing of fencing around the court. This would be fencing the back court and 20' down the side of the courts. Vol. 24, Page 55. (1) Golfing Green and Webb Chapel (2) Villa Creek and Josey Lane (3) Maybrook and Josey Lane (4) Maybrook and Webb Chapel (5) Golfing Green and Josey Lane Mr. West stated that he feels that the time required for the delivery of equipment and the price considerations given for purchasing_ in quantity make it advantageous for us to purchase all this equipment at one time. Specifications will be written which will permit the material furnished to be used at other intersections if a higher priority need arises. The estimated cost of the equipment to be purchased is $75, 000. 00. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for traffic signal equipment as requested by the City Manager. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22. -CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PIPE FOR WICKER STREET AND SPRING VALLEY ROAD. City Manager Paul West gave the following information. Bids were received for pipe for Wicker Street and Spring Valley Road. The low bidder, Bowles and Edens Company, made an error in the prices they quoted for the 12" pipe, and submitted to the City a letter requesting withdrawal of their bid. The Rohan Company, the apparent second low bidder, made an error in multiplication in extending their unit prices. Trans-Texas Supply Company is actually the second low bidder. Mr. West stated that it was the recommendation of the City Adminstration that Bowles and Edens Company be permitted to withdraw their bid and that the contract for furnishing this material be awarded to Trans-Tex Supply Company at their bid price of $9,422. 00. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", granted the request of Bowles and Edens Company to withdraw their bid that was made in error, and awarded the contract to Trans-Tex Supply Company at their bid price of $9, 422. 00 for the pipe. AGENDA ITEM NO. 23. -CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RECREATION EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE CITY IN THE SCHOOLS. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: Bids have been received by the city for recreation equipment that will be used by the city in the schools. Vaughan & Associates was low bidder for Items #1, 4, 5 and 6 on the speci- fications in the amount of $1, 781. 66, and, Stephens Sporting Goods were Vol. 24, Page 54. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the appropriation of funds in the amount of $2, 200. 00 for the Park Department to purchase fencing for tennis courts at Temple Trails Park. AGENDA ITEM NO. 25. -ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of July 28, 1975 at 11:45 P.M. G rg G. ri.m er, Mayor J. W. Nude, City Secretary 1 Vol. Page 56.