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1976-05-03 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 3, 1976 The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem Bill Binford Councilmen: John Dodd Fred Johnson Ken Quevreaux The following member of the City Council was absent: Councilman W. R. Linn Councilman Linn's absence was recognized as an excused absence by the Council. He was out of the city. The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney Doug McCallon City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council .meeting of May 3, 1976 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 - April 19, 1976 Meetin After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 19, 1976 with the following correction made on page 73, under Item No. 5 - Elect Mayor Pro-Tem, let the minutes show that Councilman Binford abstained in the voting of this item. Councilman Quevreaux pointed out to the press that he disqualified himself from voting on Item No. 8 involving the consideration of increasing the telephone rates. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. -PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD Mayor Grimmer presented a five year service award to Glenn Moore of the Staff Services Department and a fifteen year service award to Frank Riley of the Sanitation Department for their employment with the city. Vol. 25, Page 78. % Mayor Pro Tem Binford presented a plaque which he received at an appre- ciation dinner given by the Farmers Branch Church of Christ on Sunday, May 2, 1976, to Mayor Grimmer. Mayor Pro Tem Binford received this plaque in the absence of Mayor Grimmer. The plaque was inscribed with the following: The Farmers Branch Church of Christ Honors The Farmers Branch City Council and City Administration With An Appreciation Dinner, May 2, 1976. The Council expressed appreciation to the Farmers Branch Church of Christ for this occasion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. -PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE CLUB TO BE LOCATED AT 13612 MIDWAY ROAD. REQUEST BY JOSEPH PARRY. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the request of Joseph Parry for a Specific Use Permit for the operation of a private club at 13612 Midway Road. Mr. Joseph Parry presented a request to operate a private club to be located in the northwest corner on the ground floor of the 6-story building of the Dallas Petroleum Center. Mr. Parry stated his family has been in the restaurant business serving drinks (alcholic beverages) for a long time. He is a businessman in Farmers Branch, a Kaiser Aluminum Distributorship on Gamma Road. Operations of the club and restaurant will be geared to the businessmen of this area. The main business of the club will be restaurant; however, the sale of liquor is needed for economic reasons. Luncheon meals will start at $1. 75 and there will be no games, pool tables, etc. The size of the club will be 2, 500 sq. ft, and will seat 91 persons. There will be a piano bar in the restaurant. The restaurant will be a full service restaurant. The club will be operated Monday through Friday until 12:00 midnight and on Saturday until 6:00 p.m. . The club will be closed on Sunday. Mr. Parry stated that there is a need for a quality businessmen's luncheon club in this area and requested the permit approval. Mr. Horace Ainsworth, owner of the property in question, gave a brief history of the development of his office complex. Mr. Ainsworth stated that his complex was a quality office building complex and was concerned about restaurant facilities. The proposed restaurant-club would be similar to that of the Lancer's Club and the Chaparral Club in downtown Dallas. Mr. Ainsworth stated the operation would be an asset to the Office Park. Mr. Ainsworth stated that a letter was written to the city agreeing to perpetuate the same type use, the full service restaurant-club, should the Parry's club fail. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone else to speak in favor of the request. The following spoke: Vol. 25, Page 79. Clint Allen, a lessee in the Dallas Petroleum Center, spoke in favor of the request saying the facilities as requested would be an asset to this industrial area. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was any one present to speak in opposition of the request. No one spoke. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. The Council discussed with Mr. Parry the following topics: Mr. Parry's personal envolvement of the restaurant-club business, The food menu which is to be of salad type items, The projection of 50% of the net income being from the sale of alcoholic beverages, Requirements for bylaws of the club, Annual income estimate of $250, 000. 00, Mrs. Joseph Parry, brother and sister-in-law are to operate the club, Operation of facilities after 5:00 p.m. would be club facilities mostly, The fact that if the club was not approved, Mr. Parry would not put in the restaurant, Anticipated membership to the club to be 500, Charge for membership to be $5. 00, Bar area to seat only 13. After the discussions, Councilman Binford made a motion to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit for a private club in a light industrial zone located at 13612 Midway Road. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilmen Binford, Johnson and Dodd voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - CONSIDER DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN BROOKHAVEN ESTATES #3 AND THE CITY, AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. City Manager Paul West explained that the contract for consideration with Brookhaven Estates #3 and the City provides for the installation of the required public improvements within Brookhaven Estates #3. 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. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a Developer's Contract between Brookhaven Estates #3 and the City of Farmers Branch, and accepted the hold harmless agreement. Vol. 25, Page 80. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR BROOKHAVEN ESTATES NO. 3. PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE AT BRAEMAR. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Brookhaven Development Inc. is requesting final plat approval of a 29 lot subdivision located on the north side of Brookhaven Club Drive at Braemar Drive. The subdivision contains 13.153 acres of land and is in an R-2 Zoning District. The plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 26, 1976. Developer Jim Ifawn-was present in behalf of the request. After some consideration, Councilman Binford made a motion to approve the final plat of Brookhaven Estates No. 3, as requested by Brookhaven Development Inc. and as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilmen Binford, Johnson and Quevreaux voting "aye", and with Councilman Dodd voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. -CONSIDER DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN COLONIAL SAVINGS AND LOAN AND THE CITY, AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. City Manager Paul West explained that the contract for consideration with Colonial Savings and Loan and the City provides for the installation of the required public improvements for the Colonial Savings and Loan. This land is not platted at this time. The property will be platted and the public improvements installed according to the provisions of the contract, before issuance of building permits. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a Developer's Contract between Colonial ,Savitigs and Loan and the City of Farmers Branch, and accepted the hold harmless agreement. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. -CONSIDER. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR COLONIAL SAVINGS AND LOAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13305 JOSEY LANE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Colonial Savings and Loan is requesting final plat approval for a 1. 043 acre tract on Josey Lane. The tract lies directly north of the McDonald's Restaurant, and is in an Office (O) Zoning District. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat on April 26, 1976. Mr. Wayne Lassiter , Senior Vice President of Colonial Savings and Loan was present in behalf of the request. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of Colonial Savings and Loan for property located at 13305 Josey Lane, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vol. 25, Page 81. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. - CONSIDER REPLAT APPROVAL OF LOTS 42 AND 43 OF THE WOODED CREEK ADDITION. REQUESTED BY STILES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The owner of Lot 42 of the Wooded Creek Estates Addition would like to put a swimming pool on the property. Due to utility and flood plain easements, there is not room at the rear of the property for a swimming pool. The current owner of Lot 43 is replatting the two lots. The lot line between the two lots is being adjusted to add more area to Lot 42, to allow a swimming pool to be placed in the side yard of Lot 42. Mr. Jeriry Stiles, owner of Lot 43, has submitted a letter stating that after adjust- ment of the lot lines, Lot 43 can still be developed conforming to the deed restrictions placed on the property and to the Zoning Ordinance requirements of the City of Farmers Branch. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plat on April 26, 1976. Mr. John Boehm, owner of Lot 42, was present in behalf of the request. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", approved the replat of Lots 42 and 43 of Wooded Creek Estates Addition as requested and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CIVIC AND PHIL- ANTHROPIC USE OF GUSSIE FIELD WATERWORTH PARK AND SOUTH- EAST CORNER OF THE FIELD PROPERTY. REQUESTED BY THE FARMERS BRANCH BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION FESTIVAL COMMITTEE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The Farmers Branch Bicentennial Commission Festival Committee is requesting permission to use Gussie Field Waterworth Park and the southeast corner of the Field Property starting July 2, 1976 and ending July 3, 1976. Several temporary concession stands will be placed on Gussie Field Park for use by other civic groups. The committee will also have street dancing both days and a stage for contests. The Festival Committee is requesting permission to use the southeast corner of the Field Property for a horse show. Mrs. Diane Royer, Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission Festival Committee, was present and told of plans for the celebration on July 2, 3 and 4th. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 76-009 that authorized the Farmers Branch Bicentennial Commission Festival Committee the use of Gussie Field Waterworth Park and the Southeast corner of the Field Property for activities on July 2nd and 3rd, 1976. Vol. 25, Page 82. Mrs. Royer explained further in detail the plans for the 4th of July activities, the need for participation from all citizens, the lack of funds for fireworks, and requested the waiver of permit fees for various requirements. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. -PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER IMPROVE- MENTS TO ROSSFORD STREET AND A PORTION OF JOSEY LANE IN AN ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider improvements to a portion of Josey Lane and on Rossford Street. Mayor Grimmer swore in everyone that was going to testify on this matter. Mr. Roy Patton, Assistant City Manager described the nature, limits, and cost of the improvements of this project. Mr. Charles Marr testified as being a qualified land value appraiser in Dallas County and the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Marr testified that he had investigated and studied the tracts in question and in his opinion the property on each of these lots and tracts will be enhanced and benefited by the amount of the assessment which is in accordance with Section 23-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Marr testified that it was his opinion that the present assessment plan will equalize and balance the benefits of the improvements and burdens of the assess- ment among all property owners. Mayor Grimmer opened the hearing to the general public. The following spoke concerning the Rossford Street improvements: 1. Mr. Charles Martin, owner of Farmers Branch Lumber and a piece of property north of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's property, stated that he opposed the amount of $6, 688. 51 being assessed to him. He stated that he faced Denton Drive and not Rossford which was paved in the first place. He stated he thought the assessment was too high and was unfair. 2. Mr. Fred Marsh, Jr. , owner of 13215 Rossford, stated that his business was on Denton Drive and Valley View Lane and the improve- ments to Rossford did not help his property. He thought the assessment was too high and unfair. He complained of having trouble getting his trash picked up. 3. Mr. Fred Marsh, Sr. , stated that he had owned his business on the corner of Valley View and Denton Drive for a long time and requested that he be informed by letter as to where the property is located that he is being assessed. Vol. 25, Page 83. 4. Mr. Les Kammerer, owner of property on the southeast corner of Rossford Street and Valley View Lane, stated that he believes the assess- ment is unfair and gave amounts charged for assessments in area cities. Mr. Kammerer stated that the area in question is in need of help and stated the need for a curb. 5. Mr. W. H. Miller, owner of Tract 65-B of Abstract No. 733, asked how was the assessed amount arrived. He stated that he had not seen or been given the details on what is being assessed in dollars and cents on his property. He stated all he had was a lump sum total. He stated he believed the assessment is unfair and the property owners has bee.n treated unjustly in this project. 6. Mr. John Oechsner, Jr., owner of Block 9 of Odgens Addition, stated he opposed the cost of the assessment per linear foot for the project. He gave comparison tax valuation with that of the property in question to that of other areas of the city. Mr. Oechsner stated that he thinks the assessment is unfair and requested the Council to consider assessing the property owners only 1/3 of the cost of paving. 7. Mr. Wayne Clayco.mb, representing the Baptist Foundation owner of Tracts 89. and 90 of Abstract 733, stated problems that have come up in the construction of the street. He stated that the Council should consider waiving the requirement for a sidewalk in this area south of Carrick. He stated that there is no need for the sidewalk. 8. Mr. Troy Fields, owner of Lot 8, Block 3 of Odgens Addition, opposed the assessment placed on his property. He stated that water still stands in the street. 9. Mr. Bill Marco.m, 12235 Brisbane and owner of Lot 16 and 16-A Block 7 of Odgens Addition, stated he opposed the assessment because he does not feel it has increased or enhanced the value of his property. He stated that he cannot see the need for the street and questions why the property owners have to pay for the entire improvements. 10. Mr. H. B. Melton, owner of Tract 91 of Abstract No. 733, opposed the amount of the assessment placed on his property. 11. Mr. Carl Montgomery, owner of Lot 12, Block 5 of Odgens Addition, stated that he would like to see this area in question the center of Farmers Branch but the city has allowed a tin building to be constructed across from his property. He opposed the amount of assessment placed on his property. He told of the problems he has had with the city in ob- taining ° right-of way for the street. He stated that a dumpster has not been able to get down Carrick to pick up trash for a .month. Vol. 25, Page 84. 12. Mr. Alvin Thomas, owner of Lot 14 of Block 5 of Odgens Addition, opposed the amount of the assessment on his property. He stated that he is only a builder and the taxes are running higher each ,year. He asked why was it necessary to detour to get on Denton Drive at the south end. He opposed the construction of the sidewalk that is proposed. He requested that each piece of property be considered separately especially where the sidewalk is proposed. He asked what was the interest rate in paying for the assessment. There was more discussion concerning that the property owners were not informed as to what the property owners were being assessed . There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye" closed the public. hearing. After recognizing that the Josey Lane project was not discussed at this time, a motion by Councilrwn Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", reopened the public hearing to discuss the property involved in the Josey Lane assessment program. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present to speak on the Josey Lane improvements. The following spoke: 1. Mr. Jim Gistler with Henry S. Miller Company, questioned if there was any one else besides the Henry S. Miller Company assessed for improvements on Josey Lane. Mayor Grimmer stated that they were the only commercial property involved. With no further comments, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1104 LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON JOSEY LANE AND ROSSFORD STREET. There was more discussion of the property owners not being informed as to what exact improvements they were being assessed on Rossford Street. After some discussion of postponing the action on the assessment ordinance, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Binford, tabled the action on Ordinance No. 1104 levying assessments on Josey Lane and Ross- ford Street until the next Council meeting of May 17, 1976. The motion carried 2 to-1, with Councilmen Dodd and Binford voting "aye", and' Councilman Johnson voting "nay: Councilman Quevreaux disqualified himself from voting because the South- western Bell Telephone Company has property involved in the assessment and Councilman Quevreaux is employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Vol 25, Page 85. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1097 ANNEXA- TION OF INTERSECTION AT FYKE ROAD AND WEBB CHAPEL ROAD AND DISANNEXATION OF THE INTERSECTION AT JOSEY LANE AND FYKE ROAD. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Fyke Road is the common boundary dividing Farmers Branch and Carrollton, and is used extensively by citizens of both cities. Traffic is very heavy at its intersection with both Josey Lane and Webb Chapel Road, particularly during the peak hours of school traffic. There are schools that serve the common school district at both intersections. Subject to an analysis by the traffic, department, it has been determined that traffic signals are, indeed, justified. In order for us to legally install and maintain these signals, the entire intersection must be within our jurisdiction. The same is true of Carrollton, Therefore, it is necessary for each city to disannex a portion of its own territory and annex a portion of the other city. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance No. 1097: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH ANNEXING ALL OF THE INTERSECTION OF FYKE ROAD AND WEBB CHAPEL, MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED BELOW, TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF SAID CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS; AND DISANNEXING ALL OF THE INTERSECTION OF JOSEY LANE AND FYKE ROAD, MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED BELOW, SO THAT SAME MAY BE ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF CARROLLTON; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH RELINQUISHES ANY AND ALL EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION IT MAY HAVE IN AND TO SAID TRACT OF LAND MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED BELOW; GRANTING TO ALL THE INHABITANTS AND OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED BELOW, TO BE ANNEXED BY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS, AND BINDING ALL INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ACTS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1103-FIRE-RESCUE (AMBULANCE) AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The proposed ordinance executes a one-,year contract with Dallas County for answering ambulance calls in the County area adjoining the city limits on the west side of the river. This is the same type contract we presently have relative to answering fire calls in the same area. Vol. 25, Page 86. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 1103 which executes a contract with Dallas County for answering ambulance calls in the County area adjoining the Farmers Branch city limits on the west side of the river. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1105 AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Ordinance No. 1105 amends the Code of Ordinances to allow temporary real estate "open" signs to be erected in the street right-of-ways of the city under the following conditions: 1. Signs erected only on Saturday and Sunday and one other day of the week, the day to be specified by the Building Official. 2. Real Estate Companies or Homeowners may erect the signs. 3. Signs cannot exceed 3 square feet in area. 4. Signs must be of a metallic material. 5. Signs must be erected so as not to create a hazard to pedestrians or vehicle traffic. 6. Only the word "open", the name of the real estate company or homeowner and a directional arrow may appeal on the sign. The change allows both homeowners and real estate companies the same privilege. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1105: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SIGNS, BY AMENDING SECTION 3-38, PARAGRAPH 10, TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE OPEN SIGNS AND ARTICLE 3, SIGNS, SECTION 3-36, DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200. 00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Jerry Krause, 3729 Clubway, stated that he would like to be able to place more than three signs at various locations to advertise his home for sale. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. -DISCUSS PROPOSED REGULATIONS OF TEXAS UTILITIES COMMISSION. City Manger Paul West gave the following information: The Texas Public Vol. 25, Page 87. Utilities Commission has proposed rules for the administration of the Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975. These rules are not con- sistent with the expressed intent of the Legislature at the time the Act was passed. The reporting and record systems required by the rules will result in a substantial expense to the city with no compensating benefit in the form of lower utility rates to consumers. The rules are further complicated by the fact that the regulations pertaining to municipal utility operations are combined with those pertaining to privately owned utilities to the extent that it is extremely difficult to determine what is being regulated. A resolution is being presented for consideration which expresses a recomnrrendation concerning the form of the rules for muni- cipally owned utility systems. This resolution also contains a recommend- ation that the city audit be the official financial report filed by the city. A second resolution is being presented for consideration which presents a recommended policy for adoption by the City Council. This resolution requests that the Legislature amend the Act so that the wording leaves it plainly clear that municipal utilities are exempt from the provisions of the A ct. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 76-010 which states the position of the City Council that separate rules be promulgated for municipally-owned utilities and publicly-owned utilities, and that the annual audit of the city shall serve as the only reporting requirement for .municipally-owned utilities under said separate rules. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 76-011 which requests that the Texas Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975 be amended, at the first opportunity, so as to exclude municipally-owned utilities from the requirements of said Act, and, further amend said Act to provide that funds paid by the public utilities to defray regulatory costs shall be paid to the municipality, rather than the Commission, if such municipality chooses to exercise original jurisdiction over the regulation of public utility rates. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. -CONSIDER RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO PERMIT THE USE OF RESIDENTIAL MAIL BOXES BY THE CITY. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: In order for the City to use residential mail boxes for purposes of communication, it will be necessary for certain laws and postal regulations be amended. Resolution No. 76-003 informs the United States Congress of the desire of the City to use residential mail boxes and requests the Federal Government to enact laws which will accomplish this desire. Vol. 25, Page 88. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 76-003 as discussed by Mayor Grimmer. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. -CONSIDER PETITIONING THE FARMERS BRANCH -CARROLLTON FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ANNEX ADDITIONAL LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH TO THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. City Manager Paul West explained as follows: The original boundary lines of the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood Control District were arbitrarily set prior to completion of the Engineering study. After the study was finished, the arbitrary boundary did not include all the levee and subsystem. Some small areas of the land will be protected but not taxed unless the District boundaries are adjusted to coincide with the Levee System. The City has been asked by the District to request annexation of an additional 12. 9 acres in the landfill area that are outside the arbitrary boundary but inside the proposed Levee System. There will be no cost or taxes to this city for this transaction as we are exempt. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the Mayor to sign the request for annexation as discussed by the City Manager. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. -CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: The Parks and Recreation Board held a contest to name three park areas. Their recommendations are as follows: Park A - Approximately two acres in size, between Brookhollow ,and Templeton Trails on Valley View. "Mustang Trails Park" is the recommended name. Park B - Approximately 24 acres in size bordered by Valley View on the south, Tom Field on the east, and Dennis Lane on the west. "Langdon Park" is the recommended name. Park C - Approximately four acres in size, bordered by Valley View on the south, Dennis on the Last and Havenhurst on the north. "Pepper Park" is the recommended name. There was discussion of naming Park B as the Orin Good Park because of being from a distingushed and long time resident family who came to Farmers Branch many years ago. Mr. Orin Good was one of the first Alderman elected by the City and served as Mayor in 1948 to 1950. Vol. 25, Page 89. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adopted the name of Orin Good Park for the designated Park B. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the name of "Mustang Trails Park" for the designated Park A, and adopted the name of "Pepper Park" for the designated Park C. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. -CONSIDER SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON EXPENDITURE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", set the date of June 7, 1976 as the public hearing date to consider expenditures from Revenue Sharing Funds. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21. - DISCUSS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 5, 1976. The City offices will be closed July 5th in observance of July 4 which falls on Sunday. July 5 is the first regular scheduled meeting date for July. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", set only one meeting of the City Council in July and that be the 3rd Monday in July. MAYOR GRIMMER ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RECESS THE COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE FOR ITEMS IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL 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 items as Personnel Matters and Land Acquisitions may be discussed in closed session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22. - EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matters Appointments to the Library Board and to the Planning and Zoning Commission were discussed. An appointment for a Municipal Court Judge was discussed. b. Discuss Land Acquisition This item was not discussed at this time. Vol. 25, Page 90. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. Appointments to the Library Board. Nominations for Place 3 on the Library Board were: Charlotte Davis and Dorothy Leckie A motion by Councilman Quevreaux and a second by Councilman Binford, appointed Dorothy Leckie to serve a two year term on the Library Board as Place 3. The motion carried. Councilman Johnson abstained from voting because of not personally knowing Mrs. Leckie. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", appointed Ken Welch to serve as Place 1 on the Library Board for a term of two ,years, and, reappointed Cynthia Stanaland to serve as Place 7 on the Library Board for a term of two years. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a seco4nd by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", appointed Lollie Archer to serve a two year term on the Library Board' as Place 4. Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Nominations for Place 3 on the Planning and Zoning Commission were: J. C. Foster and Hollis Davis. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, re- appointed J. C. Foster to serve another three year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried. Councilman Johnson abstained from voting. Nomination for Place 4 on the Planning and Zoning Commission were: Joe Byrd, Hollis Davis, and Douglas Biley. A motion by Councilman Johnson and a second by Councilman Quevreaux, reappointed Joe Byrd to serve another three year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", reappointed Ray Thacker to serve another three year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission as Place 5. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", reappointed Carl Skibell to serve another year as Municipal Court Judge. AGENDA ITEM NO. 23. -ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Binford, all vot' g "aye", adj rned the City Council meeting of May 3, 1976 at 11:30 p. m. . May r G or G. rifn-ii er City Secretary Vol. 25, Page 91.