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1975-09-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING September 15, 1975 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: John Dodd Bill McClung Bill Binfor d 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 September 15, 1975 to order at 7:30 P.M. . AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. - INVOCATION. J. W. Wade gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 1975. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of August 18, 1975 after the following was corrected; On Page 70, last sentence of page, change to read: The College is aware that it does not meet the Subdivision Ordinance. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. - PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION. Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of appreciation for Mrs. Jan Quelland for having served on the Library Board from 1973 to 1975. Vol. 24, Page 73. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. -PRESENTATION BY THE CIVIC LEAGUE OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mrs. Pat Robinson of the Civic League of Farmers Branch presented to the city a check in the amount of $5, 742. 49 in way of a donation for furnishings in the new Community Building. The Council accepted the donation and expressed appreciation to the Civic League. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. -PRESENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. PRESENTED BY BILL HENLEY OF SOUTH- WEST MOTOR CLUB AAA. Mr. Bill Henley, Assistant to the General Manager of Southwest Motor Club AAA, presented an award of a citation to the City of Farmers Branch saying "Pedestrian Safety Citation; Farmers Branch, Texas is cited for its record of No Pedestrian Deaths as reported in the AAA Pedestrian Safety Inventory while meeting AAA standards of program performance. 1 Year Achievement, Presented by the American Automobile Association. 1974, " Mr. Henley stated this was based upon the fact that Farmers Branch incurred no pedestrian deaths in the year 1974, and out of 367 reporting cities of comparable population size with Farmers Branch, the overall group pedestrian death rate was 2. 3 per 100, 000 population while group pedestrian injury rate was 54 per 100, 000. Farmers Branch figured out a 23 per 100, 000 in pedestrian injury rate. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - PRESENTATION OF TROPHY TO FARMERS BRANCH CITY EMPLOYEES SOFTBALL TEAM. Mayor Grimmer presented a trophy to the City Hall Employee Softball Team for their winning the championship in the slow-pitch City Employees Softball League, Larry Hurtt, player on the City Hall team, received the trophy in behalf of the team. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7, -CONSIDER ORDINANCE. NO. 1074 -REVISION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Mayor Grimmer stated that Ordinance No. 1074 is being considered because it revises the existing Subdivision Ordinance to take advantage of the recently enacted State Law which permits joint approval of plats by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mayor Grimmer stated that the Council's control over platting, under our existing ordinance, is by approval of the General Development Plan and the Subdividers Contract, The proposed ordinance retains the requirement for a Subdividers Contract but eliminates the General Development Plan. The Council will have final control over subdivisions in considering the final plat. A final plat which is disapproved by either the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council cannot be recorded by the County Clerk. This brings the city's platting process into direct alignment with State Law. t Vol. 24, Page 74. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ADOPTING CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVIDING OF LAND AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 974 (A) OF VERNON'S REVISED CIVIL STATUES OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AND UNDER THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. -CONSIDER STREET PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BROOKHAVEN JUNIOR COLLEGE. REQUESTED BY DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT. Mayor Grimmer gave the follc,,uing information: The Dallas County Community College District has submitted a plan of the Brookhaven College site along with a letter of transmittal outlining items that the DCCCD staff is prepared to recommend to the Board of Trustees. The Plan and letter of transmittal requests the City Council to approve the alternate routing for the extension of Alpha Road and in effect, requests that the City Council waive the Developer's Contract requirement of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. There have been two development plans submitted, one on September 5, 1975 and a revised plan submitted September 12, 1975. The plan of September 12, 1975 also proposes the alternate routing of Alpha Road. Due to the late submittal of the revised Development Plan, the plan has not been check to determine compliance with City Ordinances. Mayor Grimmer stated that Ordinance No. 1074 will make it easier to work with the College for development. Mr. Deon Holt, Vice Chancellor of DCCCD, was present for questions from the Council. Councilman McClung asked Mr. Holt if consideration had been given that there be one main entrance and that be off Alpha Road to Midway Road. Mr. Holt stated that they have not studied this possibility but he believed this would pose some difficulties. He stated that one entrance would be inconvenient because most students would be coming from the other direction. There was more discussion of the possibility of having one main entrance to the campus. There was discussion of the possibility that exists for the construction of a northern entrance to the college across property owned by Mobil Oil Company. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", that the contract requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance not be waived at this time, and that a street plan be approved requiring the extension of Alpha Road, West from Midway Road Vol. 24, Page 75. to the College property and then south to Valley View Lane; to have no entrance on Marsh Lane; and that when Marsh Lane is widened right-of-way is to be dedicated by the College. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. -PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REZONING R-2 TO PD FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN GOLFING GREEN AND BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE. REQUESTED BY BROOKHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB. Mayor Grimmer reopened the public hearing that had been continued from the July 28, 1975 City Council meeting, to consider the request for rezoning R-2 to PD for the property located between Golfing Green and Brookhaven Club Drive. Mayor Grimmer stated that all statements were on record that was given on July 28, 1975. Mayor Grimmer stated that two of the property owners that lived within the 200' feet of the property in question submitted in writing that they no longer objected to the request. They were Mr. and Mrs. Hernan Alzuro, 3520 Brookhaven Club Drive, and Mrs. L. J. Stuart, 3284 Golfing Green Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Hernan Alzuro were present and stated that they no longer object to the request for zone change. Mr. Robert H. Dedman, President of Brookhaven Country Club, Inc., presented a petition with the names of 118 persons who are in favor of the request. He also presented a petition with the names of 36 persons who are prospective purchasers of the court yard type homes that are proposed on a portion of the property in question. Mr. Dedman presented some covenants and restrictions which the club proposes to place on the property to insure that the proposed development would be com- pleted in an acceptable manner consistent with the quality standards expected by both Brookhaven and the surrounding community. Mr. Dedman requested the Council to incorporate these covenants in the ordinance if the zoning request is favorable. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the request that did not speak at the July 28th meeting. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the request that did not speak at the July 28th meeting. The following spoke: 1. Mr. Ray Kirkpatrick submitted a petition with the names of 478 persons opposing the request. 2. Mrs. Carol Dingman stated she opposed the request as this would increase the traffic on Brookhaven Club Drive approximately 14 per cent, according to her study. Vol. 24, Page 76. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilman Linn made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye". After some discussion, Councilman Linn made a motion to approve the request for rezoning R-2 to PD for the property located between Golfing Green and Brookhaven Club Drive; and that the restrictive covenants be included with the rezoning by adopting the following captioned ordinance. Councilman McClung seconded the motion. The motion passed with Council- men Linn, McClung and Binford voting "aye", and Councilman Dodd voting "nay". AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COIVIPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATED FROM R-2 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 19, ON A 13.561 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED BETWEEN AND BOUNDED BY BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE AND GOLFING GREEN DRIVE, SAID TRACT BEING IN THE DAVID SHAHAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1335, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING PLATTED AS BR.OOKHAVEN ESTATES NO. 10; PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT. REQUESTED BY JOE HOLLINGSWOR TH. Mr. Joe Hollingsworth, developer, requested the City Council to consider and approve the submitted General Development Plan and Developer's Contract for a section in Valley View Park. This land is not platted at this time. The property will be platted and public improvements installed according to the provisions of the contract that has been presented, prior to the issuance of building permits. The General Development Plan and Developer's Contract provides for the installation of the required public improvements on a tract of land located on Nest Valley View Lane. The City Administration recommended that the General Development Plan and Developers Contract be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to sign for the City of Farmers Branch. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign the Developer's Contract submitted by Joe Hollingsworth. Vol. 24, Page 77. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT FOR METRO SQUARE. Mr. Fritz New, representative of Metro Square Joint Venture, requested the City Council to consider and approve the submitted General Development Plan and Developer§ Contract that provides for the installation of the required public improvements on a tract of land located on Ford Road. This land is not platted at this time. The property will be platted and public improvements installed according to the provisions of this contract, prior to the issuance of building permits. Developer will submit a preliminary plat on all the land shown on the General Development Plan. Final Plat will be submitted in stages. This Developer's Contract covers all land involved. The City Administration recommended that this General Development Plan and Developers Contract be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to sign for the City of Farmers Branch. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign the Developer's Contract submitted by Metro Square Joint Venture. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. -PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER. REQUEST OF VINCENT'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE CLUB USE IN A PD-1 (O, LI) ZONING DISTRICT. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13327 MIDWAY ROAD. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the request of Vincent's Seafood Restaurants for a Specific Use Permit for a private club use in a PD-1 (O, LI) Zoning District on property located at 13327 Midway Road. Mr. Richard Wallace, representing the owner and manager of Vincent's Seafood Restaurants, requested the City Council to approve their request for a Specific Use Permit for a private club at the Vincent's Seafood Restaurant on Midway Road. Mr. Wallace stated that Vincent's Seafood Restaurant is primarily a restaurant and that the bar or private club area will also be a restaurant. Food will be served in the private club area. Drinks will be offered to customers prior, during and after meals. The bar will only occupy 60 seats of the area of restaurant area of approximately 6, 000 sq. ft. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the request. The following spoke: 1. Mrs. Cynthia Stanaland, 12220 Brisbane, spoke in favor of the request. She stated she thinks the restaurant and the private club would be an asset to the city. i i Vol. 24, Page 78. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in opposition of the request. The following spoke: 1. Jim Wade, 3059 Cameo, spoke in opposition of the request. He stated that he opposed for moral reasons and of the fact that liquor is not needed in this area. 2. Ernest Wagner, Educational Director of the First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch, spoke in opposition of the request. He stated that alcoholic beverages are becoming too available for under aged children to obtain. He thinks the city should stay dry. There being no others wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Linn closed the public hearing. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye". After some Council discussion, Councilman Linn made a motion to grant the request of Vincent's Seafood Restaurants for a specific use permit for a private club use in the PD-1 (O, LI) zoning district and on the property located at 13327 Midway Road by adopting the following captioned Ordinance No. 1071. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE CLUB USE IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, ON A SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING D. 848 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN THE TREASURY ADDITION AND ALONG MIDWAY ROAD; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman McClung seconded the motion. The motion carried with Councilmen Linn and McClung voting "aye", Councilmen Dodd and Binford voting "nay", and Mayor Grimmer voting "aye" to break the tie. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. -CONSIDER RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO FORCED BUSING. REQUESTED BY COUNCILMAN DODD. Councilman Dodd read a resolution that had been prepared that urged Congress to enact a Constitutional Amendment forbidding the imposition of forced busing on all children for racial balance; and, requests the Texas Legislature to call for a Constitutional Convention to enact an amendment to prohibit forced busing for racial balance. Councilman Dodd made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 75-031 that opposed forced busing. Councilman Linn seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Vol. 24, Page 79. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR GAS RATE INCREASE. REQUESTED BY LONE STAR GAS COAMPANY. Mr. Bill Thogmartin, Manager of Lone Star Gas Company of the Farmers Branch area, presented a request that would increase the gas rate in Farmers Branch. Mr. Thogmartin explained that the cost of purchasing gas in the field has substantially increased over the past four years. In February, 1975, the Company's weighted average cost of gas jumped to approximately 73~ as the result of a Railroad Commission order requiring Lone Star to pay an increased rate for the gas it purchased from Lo-Vaca Gathering Company. The increased rate cost was one of the principal factors in Lone Star's recent application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a gate rate increase. As the result of Lone Star's recent proceedings before the Railroad Commission, Lone Star has been authorized to increase its intracompany gate rate charge to $1. 0399 per thousand cubic feet of gas. In view of this change, Lone Star Gas Company is requesting this increase in rates. The increase is immediately needed to maintain the standards of service, obtain sufficient capital, and meet the ever-growing demand for gas service. The request is a minimum application covering only the gate rate charge. Information from the Administration: Ordinance No. 1072 is being requested for adoption by the Lone Star Gas Company that will increase the city gate rate of $.425 which was set by the City Council on June 19, 1972 to $l. 0399 per thousand cubic feet which was granted by the Texas Railroad Commission by an order dated June 30, 1975. This is a gate rate increase of 6149 per Mcf; however $.4326 of the 6149 requested increase has already been applied in gas cost adjustments previously granted by the Texas Railroad Commission. The net increase should this ordinance be approved would be 1823 per Mcf. A customer who used only 1, 000 cu. ft. would pay $.18 more each month. A 5, 000 cu. ft. customer would pay 91 more each month while a 10, 000 cu. ft. user would pay $1. 82 more. The gas cost adjustment in the present ordinance will still apply in the proposed ordinance. Any time the average cost of gas by Lone Star exceeds 7229 per Mcf. 85% of the increase will be passed to the customer. Any time the average cost of gas by Lone Star is less than 7229 per Mcf 85% of the savings will be granted to the customers. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1072; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE I%/IAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED. 7 Vol. 24, Page 80. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. - PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER THE ANNUAL BUDGET 1975-1976 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the budget for the 1975-1976 fiscal year of the City of Farmers Branch. Mayor Grimmer stated the following: The proposed budget for 1975-1976 presented to the City Council by the City Manager calls for an increase of 13. 96% over the estimated budget for 1974-1975. The $7, 478, 608. 00 total for all funds in the proposed budget is up from the estimated expenditure of $6, 435, 280. 00 for the current ,year. The City Staff began working on this proposed budget on April 18, 1975. The City Manager held conferences with each Department Head beginning in July and the City Council held a work session with the City Manager on August 25, 1975. All city operations -ere addressed and many items which are needed within each operation were either cut or eliminated because estimated revenues would grant a maximum amount of expenditures. It would be the desire of the Council to grant all needed requests; however with a limit on resources we realize this is not possible. With these brief thoughts in mind we will now declare the public hearing open on the proposed 1975-76 budget. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak concerning the proposed budget. The following spoke: 1. Mr. Joe Dingman, 3605 Tanglewood, made several comments. Mr. Dingman's comments concerned salary increases, Data Processing expenditures, purchase of a new inserter, purchase of dictation equipment, and the proposed sanitation rate increase. 2. Mr. John Baker, 13036 Glenside, president of the Farmers Branch- Carrollton Soccer Association, inquired as to the status of the sports complex that was approved for the Field Property. Mayor Grimmer explained that the complex is planned to be built on a long term process. 3. Mr. Drew Humbert, 2917 Ermine Way, spoke in concern of soccer fields being put at the top of the priority list for the sports complex. Mr. Baker and Mr. Humbert requested the city to look at the priorities that have been scheduled for the sports complex and reconsider them. 4. Mr. Don Harvey, president of Associated Sports, requested to consider lighting the ball fields on the Field Property. 5. Mr. Ken Welch, Chairman of the Farmers Branch Library Board, requested the budget allocation for the library be increased. Mr. Welch requested the Council to amend the budget to provide: (1) Monday opening, with the addition of one full-time librarian, (2) Continuation of audio-visual purchases started by the gift from the Civic League of Farmers Branch, and, (3) The beginnings of an adequate financial and business reference section. Vol. 24, Page 81. 6. Mr. John Wells, 13521 Heartside, requested that more books be purchased for the library. There being no other person wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Councilman Dodd spoke in concern of the proposed salary increases and the number of employees of the city; and, of the cost of maintaining the capital improvement projects. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1070 ADOPTING THE 1975-1976 BUDGET FOR THE CITY. After more discussion and complimenting the Administration on their work, Councilman McClung made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1070 that adopts the 1975-1976 budget for the city as submitted by the City Manager. Councilman Linn seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilmen McClung, Linn and Binford voting "aye", and with Councilman Dodd voting "nay". The following is the caption for Ordinance No. 1070: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1975 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1976, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPRO- PRIATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAIN- TENANCE AND OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1069 SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 1069 which sets the tax rate of $1. 25 per $100. 00 to be levied for the year 1975 on all taxable property, real, and personal or mixed, located within the City of Farmers Branch. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1068 CHANGING THE SANITATION RATES. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo from the City Administration: The present residential costs for operating are exceeding the revenues by approximately $2.15 per customer per month. The total monthly loss is estimated to be $15, 075. 00 for the residential operation, The difference between the total revenues estimated for 1975-76 and total proposed operating and maintenance expenditures for 1975-76 is $108, 729. 00. The Administration recommends in proposed Ordinance No. 1068 that $l. 00 per customer per month increase would reduce this loss to $18, 729. 00. Vol. 24, Page 82. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1068: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING SECTION 14-37 TO INCREASE THE RESIDENTIAL RATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200. 00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. -CONSIDER. APPROVING FEDERAL AID-URBAN SYSTEM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo from the City Administration: The attached sketch shows the streets which have been approved for interim Federal Aid-Urban Designation within Farmers Branch. This designation has been approved by the Regional Transportation Policy Advisory Committee. Federal guidelines require that the system map be signed by the Mayor of each affected city in order for this area to qualify for Federal Aid-Urban Funds. The City has been informed by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation that any street shown on the system can be deleted if the Council so desires. Marsh Lane has been designated as an eligible street since the original designations were made in 1973. Streets in Farmers Branch being added to the system at this time are: 1. Valley View Lane 2. Valwood Parkway 3. Belt Line Road 4. Midway Road 5. Josey Lane 6. Luna Road 7. Webb Chapel, From IH-635 to Valley View Lane After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the Federal Aid-Urban System as recommended by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and authorized the Mayor to sign the system map on behalf of the city. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1075 DESIGNATING SCHOOL ZONE AT VALLEY VIEW LANE AND BELFIELD DRIVE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo from the City Administration: Now that improvements have been made to Valley View Lane between Templeton Trail and Webb Chapel, automatic school zone flashing lights are to be placed 360 feet east of the intersection of Valley View Lane and Brookhollow Drive and 300 feet east of the intersection of Valley View and Belfield Drive to make the new school zone. The City Administration recommends that Ordinance No. 1075 be adopted designating this school zone. Vol. 24, Page 83. t •ty ; Y 111 CARR~ S050 ~1. B- elt Line 4-1- r Rd OD[SON ./O °m "m m~n•l~.mt a m rm~ ' uar as etnv~ {~r r_..,. aco ~Sra mr aeem aas m aas aan aav ama aasOm - - - - - - - - r aea dh aa► sma as ~r - - ;imp 4 w.mold .pgl,ca~m, acaama~msno m °cwu~• X .[yy.. ~....~F - Y o ADDISON do do DALLAS i o y . .._y. 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LAS t After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1075: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AMENDING THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY DEFINING THE TERM "MOTOR VEHICLE", AND "SCHOOL ZONE"; REGULATING THE SPEED OF MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED WITHIN SUCH SCHOOL ZONES TO 20 MPH DURING THE TIME AS DESIGNATED UPON SCHOOL ZONE SIGNS OR DURING THE TIME WHEN AUTOMATIC SCHOOL ZONE DEVICES ARE USED TO DENOTE A SCHOOL ZONE; ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH AT DESIGNATED SCHOOL ZONES WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1973 AND 1974 TAX ROLLS OF THE CITY. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo from the City Administration: The attached list of adjustments to the 1973 and 1974 Tax rolls are being requested. The total decrease in the 1973 Tax roll is $337. 50. The total decrease to the 1974 Tax roll is $1, 615. 90 and the increase to the 1974 Tax roll is $1, 844. 63. This leaves a net increase for 1974 of $228. 73. Giving consideration to the decrease of $337. 50 the net decrease for the two year period is $108. 77. The total Tax rolls for the two year period is $6, 140, 201. 00. Compare the $108. 77 decrease to the two year total and the amount deducted is a fraction of a percentage point. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", approved the adjustments to the 1973 and 1974 Tax rolls as follows: (1) Various accounts totaling $1, 615. 90 be removed from the 1974 Tax roll; (2) Various accounts totaling $1, 844. 63 be added to the 1974 Tax roll; and (3) Various accounts totaling $337. 50 be removed from the 1973 Tax roll. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING: a. Refuse Sacks for the Sanitation Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for approximately 1, 300, 000 refuse sacks. Mr. Joe Dingman, 3605 Tanglewood, suggested that the city take bids on sacks without the writing on the side to see if the city might save money. Mr. John Wells, 13521 Heartside, inquired about using plastic sacks. t Vol. 24, Page 84. ADJUSTMENTS TO TAX ROLL September 8, 1975 Request that the following adjustments be made: 1974 Real Property 130-04-0300 (double assessment on land) $205.25 1360-72-0100 (Purchased by city) 100.63 5916-00-0900 (church-billed in error) 29.38 17 - " over 65" adjustments ($37.50 each) 637.50 Decrease $972.76 1974 Personal Property 75-0126 - Explorer Motor Homes Sales $1,357.38 81-0040 - Kentucky Fried Chicken 100.00 89-0025 - Rousch Guard, Inc. 12.25 97-0015 - Zentron Equipment Corporation 375.00 Increase $1,844.63 1974 Personal Propert 77-0131 81-0022 82-0129 89-0013 94-0107 Moved-ui 71-0068 71-0162 71-0182 71-0276 73-0277 73-0283 73-0347 75-0073 77-0236 81-0025 87-0003 90-0220 91-0011 91-0091 - (double assessment) $ 31.25 - (moved 1973 - assessed in error) 6.25 - (moved 1973 - assessed in error) 3.13 - (moved 1973 - assessed in error) 150.00 - (over assessed - adjusted) 14.38 Decrease $ 205.01 cable to locate - Advance Leasing 3.75 - American Floor Care 6.25 - American Properties 31.25 - J.C. Aspinwall Associates 12.50 - Commercial Vacuum & Supply 6.25 - Computer Collections international 56.25 - Covington Motors 18.75 - Elizondo's Hair Fashions 5.00 - Gulf & Western Energy corporation 31.25 - Kay-Lynn's Dress Shop 56.25 - P I M Int'1 Inc. 31.25 - Snelling & Snelling 31.25 - Tee Pak 6.25 - That Girl Secretarial Service 6.25 Decrease $ 302.50 1 Filed Bankruptcy 83-0023 - McInerney Asphalt Paving 43.75 84-0005 - M. S. P. Sales, Inc. 29.38 Decrease $ 73.13 Judgement Recorded - Out of State 73-0169 - Chemsorb, Inc. 62.50 Decrease $62.50 Total 1974 Increase $1,844.63 Total 1974 Decrease 1,615.90 1974 adjusted Increase $ 228.73 1 v I 1973 Personal Property Judgement Recorded - Out of State 73-0169 - Chemsorb, Inc. $ 312.50 Moved - Unable to Locate 78-0083 - Health Food Shop 25.00 Total 1973 Decrease $ 337.50 b. Inserter for the Staff Services Department After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for an inserter to be be used to insert the newsletters, waterbills, and return envelopes into the envelopes to be mailed. c. Van for the Building Maintenance Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a van that will be used for transportation of personnel and materials, storage of materials and tools, and will provide an enclosed work area for the electrician. d. Truck for the Street Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a truck to be used by the Street Division on asphalt and concrete maintenance and construction. e. Street Sweeper for the Street Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a street sweeper for the use by the Street Division and to replace the existing sweeper. f. Concrete Pump for the Street Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a concrete pump for the use by the Street Division for the construction of retaining walls, concrete drainage and mud-jacking of streets. g. Communication Equipment for the Police Department After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for communication equipment for the Police Department consisting of a four channel dual transport recorder /reproducer equipped with record amplifier, time generator /reader, tapes, tape eraser, tape splicer, and cleaning kit. h. Sewer Cleaning Maching for the Utilities Department After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a sewer cleaning machine that will be used for routine and emergency cleaning whenever the present machine is down for repairs. Vol. 24, Page 85. i. Air Compressor for the Utilities Department After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a 185 CFM air compressor that would be used to replace a 1964 air compressor. j. Trench Shoring for the Utilities Department After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for trench shoring that will be used by the Utilities Department employees on trench cuts and deep excavations to protect them against cave-ins. k. Pick-up for the Park Department t~fter considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Dodd, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a pick-up (1/2 ton} to be used in park maintenance. 1. Back-Hoe for the Water Construction Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Dodd, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for a back-hoe for the use by the Water Replacement Division for backfilling, pipe installation, and excavating for concrete placements. m. Asphalt Distributor for the Street Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for an asphalt distributor to be used by the Street Division to place tac coat for street overlays and maintenance purposes. n. Equipment Trailer for the Street Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for an equipment trailer to be used by the Street Division to transport equipment to and from different locations in the asphalt and concrete street maintenance. o. Roll Off, Roll On Equipment for the Street Division After considering a request from the City Administration, a motion by Council- man Dodd, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for roll-off and roll-on equipment to be used by the Street Division to be installed on an existing truck and used as a dump truck and multipurpose truck. 4 Vol. 24, Page 86. AGENDA ITEM NO. 23. -CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR PORTABLE PUMPS FOR THE SANITARY LANDFILL. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo from the City Administration: On September 11, 1975, bids were received for portable pumps for the Sanitary Landfill. Two bids were received. The apparent low bid in the amount of $29, 984. 00 was submitted by Arlington Equipment Company, delivery time was within 100 days. The second bidder was Joe A. Lemmons in the amount of $30, 840. 02, delivery time was within 120 days. Both bidders bid on the pumps as specified. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for portable pumps for the Sanitary Landfill to Arlington Equipm-nt Company in the amount of $29,984.00. AGENDA ITEM NO. 24. -CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR A COMPACTOR FOR THE SANITARY LANDFILL. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo from the City Administration: Bids for a compactor for the Sanitary Landfill have been received. The low bid meeting the specifications was submitted by Darr Equipment Company. They propose to furnish a Caterpillar Model 816 Compactor in the amount of $60, 640. 00, delivery time was within 30 days. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to Darr Equipment Company in the amount of $60, 640. 00. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for a compactor for the Sanitary Landfill to Darr Equipment Company in the amount of $60, 640. 00. OTHER. COMMENTS. Mr. John Wells requested that an agenda of the City Council meetings be posted in the Library and the Police Station. Mrs. Cynthia Stanaland suggested that copies of the proposed ordinances and resolutions that are to be considered by the City Council be posted in the Police Building for citizen observation before meetings. Councilman Dodd suggested that a budget be put in the Library for the convenience of the citizens. Mr. Drew Humbert stated that it was Mr. Baker's and his intention of asking that the priorities for the need of soccer facilities be reconsidered rather than for additional funds in the budget proposals. Mrs. Edith Romaine expressed appreciation to the City Council for their action that was taken on the College. Vol. 24, Page 87. MAYOR GRIMMER ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND THERE ARE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MEETING t WILL BE OPENED BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Grimmer explained that Article 6252-17, Section 2 of the open meeting law provided that such items as Personnel Matters and Land Acquisition may be discussed in closed session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 25. - EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Land Acquisition City Manager Paul West discussed the possibilities of acquiring additional land for the use of park purposes from the Baptist Foundation. b. Discuss Personnel Matters Appointments to the Park Board was discussed. THE MEETING WAS OPENED BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION. d-. Land Acquisition A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to negotiate with the Baptist Foundation for additional land for park use in and adjacent to the Branch View Addition. b. Personnel Matters A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", reappointed Lorraine Skamfer, Eleanor McGowan, Barney Wood, Jerry Singleton, Gerald Patterson and Douglas Abbott to the Park and Recreation Board for another two year term, conditioned upon their acceptance of the reappointment. AGENDA ITEM NO. 26. -ADJOURNMEN T. A motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of September 15, 1975 at 11:55 P.M. May G rge ' , comer a, ~~,d city Se etary J. W. Wade Vol. 24, Page 88.