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1976-02-16 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 16, 1976 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: John Dodd Bill McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of February 16, 1976 to order at 7:30 P.M. . AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. - INVOCATION. J. W. Wade gave the invocation. EMERGENCY ITEMS DECLARED AND PLACED ON A GENDA. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Dodd, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed the following items on the agenda for consideration: Item No . 8. a. Hear Comments on Farmers Branch Hospital Authority. Item No. 8. b. Hear Comments on Lawsuit Filed on Brookhaven Estates No. 10. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 2, 1976. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford and a second by Councilman Linn approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 2, 1976 with the following addition made: On page 26 under the item titled "Discuss Natural Gas Rates", add the following paragraph after the third paragraph of the item; 'The following questions that were asked at that particular time were: 1. Is it possible for separate account for late charges be set up and is it possible for it to be audited? 2. Does the 85% pass through formula allow for over collection? 3. The possibility of a study session for the Council to discuss all matters related to utility rates of any particular type of nature. 4. What is a good balance ratio of commercial and industrial to residential ? Vol. 25, Page 31. 5. What are the ways to conserve on the use of energy?' The motion carried 4 to I with Councilmen Binford, Linn, Dodd and McClung voting "aye". Councilman Quevreaux abstained from voting because of the amendment to the minutes on question No. 3 pertained to utility rates which he is an employee of a utility company. Councilman Dodd requested that the corrections made to the minutes be attached to the minutes of that date in order to have the complete minutes when requested. City Manager Paul West stated that since the City Attorney is out of town at this time he would prefer to discuss this with him and return to the Council for further action on this. MAYOR GRIMMER RECOGNIZED GIRL SCOUT TROUPS NOS. 1289 AND 1.57 IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE MEETING. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. -CONSIDER INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN BICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES ON JULY 2-4TH, INVITATION BY GEORGE WASHINGTON. Mr. Joe Latimer, dressed as George Washington, invited the City Council members to Bicentennial celebration planned in Farmers Branch July 2 - 4, 1976 and invited the City Council members to come to Skaggs-Albertson on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 a, m, to noon, for a photo session with George Washington. The Saturday event is purposed for creating interest and observance in this Bicentennial year in Farmers Branch by its citizens. Mrs. Diane Royer, member of the Bicentennial Committee, told of coming events that will take place in Farmers Branch in observance of the Bicentennial celebration. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. -CONSIDER ISSUING PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH AS RED CROSS HOME SAFETY MONTH. Mr. Richard Thomas, 3218 Golfing Green, Chairman of the American Red Cross Chapter of Farmers Branch, presented a proclamation for consideration to Mayor Grimmer proclaiming the month of March as Red Cross Home Safety Month in Farmers Branch. Mayor Grimmer signed the proclamation and urged all citizens of Farmers Branch to check their homes for hazards, to remove them, and for at least one member of each family to enroll in the free Red Cross First Aid Class to insure immediate help for victims of accidents or sudden illness. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. -CONSIDER RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE POST OFFICE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: In the past the efforts of Farmers Branch to get the Post Office to change the boundaries of zip code area 75234 to coincide with the city limit boundaries have met with adament Vol. 25, Page 32.. refusual of the U. S. Postal Service. Plea's to the U. S. Representatives and Senators have also met with no luck. The reasons given have been that it was almost impossible to do, that it would decrease efficiency and increase costs. According to a recent newspaper article outlining the fact that they are establishing new zip code boundaries, it does appear it is feasible and possible to make changes in zip code boundaries, if the U. S. Postal Service wants to do so. R.esclution No. 76-006 is being presented for consideration to request again that the U. S. Postal Service change the boundaries of zip code area 75234 to coincide with the city limits of the City of Farmers Branch. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 76-006 requesting the U. S. Postal Service to change the boundaries of Zip Code area 75234 to coincide with the city limits of the City of Farmers Branch. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. -CONSIDER GIVING OFFICIAL SANCTION AND _RECOGNITION TO CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN PARADE MARCH 20TH AND DECLARING THE MYSTERY LITTERER AS PARADE MARSHALL. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The Clean-Up Campaign Parade is scheduled for 11:00 a, m, on Saturday March 20, 1976. Council acknow- ledgement and support of this parade is requested along with a designation of a Parade Marshall. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, and all voting "aye", officially recognized and gave sanction to the Clean-Up Campaign Parade on March 20, 1976 and officially designated the "Mystery Litterer" as the Parade Marshall. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. -CONSIDER REQUEST OF DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR A VARIANCE FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The College is requesting that they not be required to pay the pro rata charges which are due prior to final plat approval for connections to and use of portions of the city water and sewer system. These charges would be approximately $33, 000. 00. In return for this consideration, the College agrees to waive the rights they would normally have for collection of pro rata charges when adjacent subdividers connect to water mains installed by the College along the boundaries of the tract. The Pro Rate Ordinance authorizes the Council to make agreements not in strict accord with that ordinance if those changes seem to be in the best interest of the city. The Subdivision Ordinance requires that the pro rata policy established by the Council for each subdivision be followed. This is a matter which is a prerogative of the City Council. The Council does have the right, under our ordinances, to grant this request if it so chooses. The College is also requesting that a Developer's Contract not be required for the develop- ment of the College. The Council has the authority, under our ordinances, to waive the requirements for aD.eveloper's Contract. Information in a letter V61. 25, Page 33. to the City from the College states that the College Administrative Staff will recommend that the Board of Trustees approve payment of one-half of the cost of improvements on Valley View Lane and Alpha Road continguous to the College site. The city plans for the improvement of these streets anticipate a staged construction. The College officials have been notified of these plans and have agreed to furnish a formal resolution from the DCCCD Board of Trustees, prior to approval of the final plat agreeing to pay one-half the costs of improvements in Valley View Lane contiguous to the College tract, one-half the costs of Alpha Road contiguous to the College tract, and one-half of the costs of improvements to the intersection of Alpha Road with Valley View Lane. The payment for these improvements is a part of the development costs of the College. Mr. Deon Holt, Vice Chancellor of Planning of the Dallas County Community College District, was present. After some discussion, CouiYcitman Linn .made the following motion that: 1. Dallas County Community College District will not be required to pay pro rata charges for the connection to and service from the existing water and sewer mains of the City of Farmers Branch. In return for this consideration, Dallas County Community College District waives any rights it may have for the future collection of pro rata payments occasioned by the connection to water and/or sewer mains which are installed by the College District. 2. The requirement for a Developer's Contract in connection with Brookhaven College is waived. 3. The Final Plat for Brookhaven College will be approved with no obligation for the improvement of Marsh Lane on the part of the College other than to dedicate the required right-of-way at the time or platting. The immediate payment for paving and/or drainage improvements along Valley View Lane, Alpha Road or within the intersection of Valley View Lane and Alpha Road will not be required subject io the provision, prior to the time of Final Plat approval of a resolution passed by the Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees agreeing to pay such costs for paving and/or drainage improvements at the time required by the City. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. Following a discussion of the possibility of setting a precedent if the Developer's Contract was waived and the waiving of the payment for pro rata charges for the connection to and service from the existing water and sewer mains, Councilman Dodd withdrew the second to the motion and Councilman Linn withdrew the motion as stated above. Vol. 25, Page 34. Following a discussion of the Council voting on each of the three items separately, Councilman Linn made a motion that the Dallas County Community College District will not be required to pay pro rata charges for the connection to and service from the existing water and sewer mains of the City of Farmers Branch. In return this consideration, Dallas County Community College District waives any rights it may have for the future collection of pro rata payments occasioned by the connection to water and/or sewer mains which are installed by the College District. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Linn, Dodd and Binford voting "aye", and Councilmen McClung and Quevreaux voting "nay". Councilman Linn made a motion that the requirement for a Developer's Contract in connection with Brookhaven College be waived. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Linn, Dodd and Binford voting "aye", and Councilmen McClung and Quevreaux voting "nay". Councilman Linn made a motion that the Final Plat for Brookhaven College will be approved with no obligation for the improvement of Marsh Lane on the part of the College other than to dedicate the required right-of-way at the time of platting. The immediate payment for paving and/or drainage improve- ments along Valley View Lane, Alpha Road or within the intersection of Valley View Lane and Alpha Road will not be required subject to the pro- vision, prior to the time of Final Plat approval of a resolution passed by the Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees agreeing to pay such costs for paving and/or drainage improvements at the time required by the City. Councilman Dodd seconded the .motion, and all voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR BROOKHAVEN JUNIOR COLLEGE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MARSH LANE AND VALLEY VIEW LANE. REQUESTED BY DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Brookhaven Junior College property is zoned R-3 with a specific use permit for Junior College use. Ordinance No. 1062 which granted the specific use permit requires site plan approval prior to development of the property. The site plan showing initial building locations, parking lot, private drives and future building locations has been submitted for consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the site plan be approved with two conditions. (1) Fire lanes as required by the Public Works and Fire Department be dedicated to the City of Farmers Branch and all fire lanes completed before any building is occupied. (2) The Community College consider studying traffic exiting from the College onto Valley View with the possibility of influencing the traffic to proceed west on Valley View' to Marsh Lane. Vol. 25, Page 35. The City Administration recommends the site plan be approved as recom- mended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the condition that the approval be for the initial building locations only. Future building locations must be approved on subsequent site plans. Councilman Dodd made a motion to approve the Brookhaven Junior College site plan with the following three conditions: 1. Fire lanes as required by the Public Works and Fire Department be dedicated to the City and completely constructed prior to occupying any building. 2. Consider studying traffic exiting from the College onto Valley View with the possibility of influencing the traffic to proceed west on Valley View to Marsh Lane. 3. Site Plan approval is for initial buildings only. Site Plan must be resubmitted for consideration prior to future building construction. Councilman Linn seconded the motion. Following a discussion of traffic exiting from the College onto Valley View and going east rather than west as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Councilman Linn withdrew his second to the motion as stated above, and Councilman Dodd withdrew his motion. The Council discussed with Mr. Deon Holt, Vice Chancellor of Planning of the Dallas County Community College District, the plans for the proposed inter- section of Alpha Road and Valley View Lane. Councilman Dodd made a motion to approve the Brookhaven Junior College site plan with the following conditions: 1. Fire lanes as required by the Public Works and Fire Department be dedicated to the City and completely constructed prior to occupying any building. 2. Site Plan approval is for initial buildings only. Site plan must be resubmitted for consideration prior to future building construction. Councilman Linn seconded the motion and all voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. 8, a. -HEAR COMMENTS ON FARMERS BRANCH HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, AND, AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.b. -HEAR COMMENTS ON LAWSUIT FILED ON BROOKHAVEN ESTATES NO. 10. Mr. Floyd Brown, 13823 Braemar, read a prepared statement voicing his opinions of the action of the City Council creating the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority and on the zoning of Brookhaven Estates No. 10. No action was taken by the City Council. Vol. 25, Page 36. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2513 VALLEY VIEW LANE. REQUESTED BY BOB HACKLER. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Mr. Bob Hackler has recently purchased the property at 2513 Valley View Lane, The existing improve- ment on the property consists of a 45' x 32' building, The building was previously used as a Mobil Gasoline Service Station, Mr. Hackler intends to use the building as a shop for the installation of mufflerq, tailpipes and shock absorbers, Mr. Hackler plans to add a 24 foot wide by 32 foot long addition to the west side of the building, The addition will house two service bays. The property is located in the PD--5 (C) zoning district. A site plan showing the existing building and proposed addition has been submitted for consideration, The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the site plan be approved. Mr. Bob Hackler was present supporting his request. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung and a second by Councilman Dodd, approved the request for site plan approval of the property located at 2513 Valley View Lane as submitted by Mr, Bob Hackler, The motion carried with Councilmen McClung, Dodd, Quevreaux and Binford voting "aye", Councilman Linn disqualifed himself from voting on this matter because of the property being leased from Mobil Corporation of which he is an employee.. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. -CONSIDER, ORDINANCE NO. 1092 APPROVING ROLLS AND ESTIMATES AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE MIDWAY ROAD BRIDGES AND PORTION OF ALPHA ROAD PAVING PROJECT. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The rolls and estimates for assess- ments on the Midway Road Bridges and a portion of Alpha Road project are being submitted for the Council's approval. The date of April l9, 1976 is suggested for the Public Hearing, After some discussion, a motion by Councilman. Linn, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting fiayetP, adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1092 approving the rolls and estimates and setting the date of April. 19, 1976 as the public hearing date: Vol. 25, Page 37. 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS OF PORTIONS OF MIDWAY ROAD AND ALPHA, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PRCPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING IN FARMERS BRANCH AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 19TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE POLICE BUILDING OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1093 APPROVING ROLLS AND ESTIMATES AND SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR PORTIONS OF JOSEY LANE AND ROSSFORD ROAD PAVING PROJECT. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The rolls and estimates for assess- ments on the Josey Lane and Rossford Road project are being submitted for your approval. The date of April 19, 1976 is suggested for the Public Hearing. City Manager Paul West requested the date of May 3rd be considered instead of April 19, 1976. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Council- man Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1093 approving the rolls and estimates and setting the date of May 3, 1976 as the public hearing date: Vol. 25, Page 38. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS OF PORTIONS OF JOSEY LANE AND ROSSFORD ROAD, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE TEAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPROTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING IN FARMERS BRANCH AT 7:30 O'CLOCK, P.M. ON THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, :1976, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE POLICE BUILDING OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PRO- VIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. -CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE LANE EASE- MENTS FROM GERALD POINTER. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Fire lane easements were not required at the time the Valwood Village Apartments were platted. The owner, Mr. G. M. Pointer has agreed to dedicate the required easements. Maintenance and marking of these easements is the responsibility of the property owner. This dedication will permit us to have illegally parked cars, easement obstructions, etc. removed and maintained required access for fire fighting equipment. Two fire lane easements were considered. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting "aye", accepted the fire lane easement dedications for Valwood Village Apartments from Mr. Gerald Pointer and authorized the filing of these instruments with the County Clerk. Vol. 25, Page 39. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1091 ABATING DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLES AS PUBLIC NUISANCES. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the Administration: A need exists for authority to remove derelict motor vehicles from private property, when after due process, owner of vehicle or property cannot be located or said persons refuse to abate after all other existing legal action is taken. Ordinance No. 1091 was presented to the Council for consideration that abates derelict motor vehicles as public nuisances. City Manager Paul West explained the definition of a derelict motor vehicle as being a motor vehicle located in any private place where it is visible from a private place or a public place or public right-of-way and said derelict motor vehicle does not have Lawfully affixed thereto a valid motor vehicle safety inspection certificate, or has an expired license plate or plates, or is not in operating condition because it is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, discarded, or forsaken, or has one or more flat tires. Councilman Binford and Councilman Quevreaux spoke in concern on the effect the ordinance might have on the people who restore and collect antique automobiles. Mr. Alvin Thomas and Mr. Basil Weaver made comments on the definition of a derelict motor vehicle. After more discussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion to adopt the following caption Ordinance No. 1091: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, DEFINING DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLES; DECLARING DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLES AS PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROVIDING NOTICE TO ABATE SUCH NUISANCE; PROVIDING A PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR. TO REMOVAL, IF REQUESTED; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSAL; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. Councilman Linn seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Dodd, Linn and McClung voting "aye", and Councilman Binford and Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA NO. 14. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CITY DEPOSITORY. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the City Administration to advertise for bids for the Municipal Depositor. Vol. 25, Page 40. 1 AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. CONSIDER. AWARDING BID FOR SALE OF 1953 FIRE ENGINE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Sealed bids were taken on the sale of the surplus 1953 model G. M. C. fire engine. Three bids were received. Eastex Fire Department was the high bidder in the amount of $4, 151. 50. Requests for bids were mailed to 57 of the smaller fire departments in North Texas. An ad, also, was placed in the Texas Town & City magazine. The City Administration recommends that the Council accept the highest bidder, Eastex Fire Department. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the sale of the 1953 fire engine to Eastex Fire Department in the amount of $4, 151. 50. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. -CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR 1976 VEHICLES. City Manager Paul West gave the following information: On February 10, 1976, bids were opened for 9 intermediate size automobiles. Seven of the vehicles are to be used by the Police Department with six of them replacing the present black and white units. The remaining two automobiles will be used by the Building Inspection Division replacing two vehicles presently in use. One bid was received and that being from Lee Jarmon Ford in the amount of $42, 183. 62. Bids were mailed to Lee Jarmon Ford, Boswell Chevrolet and the Fleet Division of the Chrysler Motor Corporation. Councilman Dodd inquired about the feasibility of using a smaller, more economic model automobile than the Torino which was bid on, especially for the two to be used by the Building Inspection Division. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn and a second by Council- man Binford, awarded the bid to Lee Jarmon Ford for the purchase of 9 vehicles to meet the City's specifications in the amount of $42, 183. 62. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Linn, Binford, McClung and Quevreaux voting "aye", and Councilman Dodd voting "nay". Councilman Dodd opposed based on desiring a study concerning the economics and operations of using smaller vehicles. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. -CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Paul West gave an up-to-date status report on the various projects and happenings of the various departments of the city. Vol. 25, Page 41. OTHER COMMENTS. Mr. Floyd Brown and Mr. Alvin Thomas made comments from the audience, concerning sewage problem and the Rossford Street project, consecutively. MAYOR GIMMER 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 FILL RECONVENE 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 item as Discuss Land Acquisition_ may be discussed in cloyed session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. ® EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss Land Acquisition City Manager Paul West stated that the city has been offered 73. 37 acres at the present landfill site at a price of $2, 500. 00 per acre. The need for possible sites for the future was discussed, THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to enter into the contract with the owners for the purchase of the offered 73. 37 acre tract for the amount of $2, 500. 00 per acre for future landfill development. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. -ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of February 16, 1976 at 10:00 P.M.. ~I Vol. 25, Page 42. LJ Ci . ecretary J. W. Wade rr'``