1978-04-03 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 1978
COUNCIL CHAMBER
POLICE BUILDING
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor George G. Grimmer - Bill Binford
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Binford - Ken Ouevreaux
Councilmen: Fred Johnson
Ken Ouevreaux
Gene Matthews
The following member of the City Council was absent:
Councilman John Dodd
The absence of Councilman Dodd was recognized and excused because
he was out of the city on business.
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager Paul M. West
City Attorney John Boyle
City Secretary J. W. Wade
Director of Staff Services Glenn Moore
Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of April 3, 1978 to
order at 7:30 P.M..
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1 -INVOCATION
Rev. Walker Railey, o Christ United Methodist church, gave the
invocation.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2 -APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by
Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the
City Council meeting of March 20, 1978 as submitted.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.3 -CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS' OF CITY COUNCIL
ELECTION OF APRIL 1, 1978.
Mayor Grimmer declared that one copy of the returns of the City
Election of April 1, 1978 for Mayor, Councilmen Places 2 and 4,
a poll list and tally list were delivered to him and has been in
his possession until the present time.
Mayor Grimmer gave the results of the election. The following
number of votes were cast for the following named candidates for the
office of Mayor, to-wit-
Name Number of votes
Bill Binford 1268
John D. Dodd 9I_7
Vol. 29, Page 17.
The following number of votes were cast
candidate for the office of Councilman,
Name
Fred 12. Johnson
The following number of votes were cast
candidates for the office of Councilman,
Name
for the following named
Place 2, to-wit:
Number of Votes
1259
for the following named
Place 4, to-wit:
Number of Votes
Sue Goodwin 546
Jack M. Pugh _1T
Carol Dingman 5T~
Patrick Haggerty _Z75-
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Matthews,
all voting "aye", passed the election order declaring that Bill
Binford having received a majority of the votes cast for the office
of Mayor to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying
until the regular municipal election of 1980, and until his suc-
cessor shall have been elected and shall have qualified; and,
declaring that Fred M. Johnson having received a majority of the
votes for the office of Councilman, Place 2, to be elected to said
office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election
in 1980, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall
have qualified; and,appearing that no candidate received a majority
of the votes cast for the office of Councilman, Place 4, a run-off
election shall be necessary.
Mayor George Grimmer administered the oath of office to Bill
Binford as Mayor of the City of Farmers Branch.
Mayor Binford administered the oath of office to Councilman,
Place 2, Fred M. Johnson.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.4 -CALLING COUNCIL RUN-OFF ELECTION
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Counci man Quevreaux, all
voting "aye", passed an order calling a special run-off election
for the election of one Councilman, Place 4, on April 15, 1978
which will be between Pat Haggerty and Carol Dingman.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1 - PRESENTATION TO MAYOR GEORGE GRIMMER.
Mayor Bin ford presented certificates to Ex-Mayor Grimmer for
having served as Councilman from June 5, 1967 to October 6, 1969
and Mayor from October 6, 1969 to April 3, 1978. The gavel which
Mr. Grimmer used while being Mayor had been mounted on a plaque
and presented to him. Mayor Binford also presented a watch to
Mr. Grimmer. These presentations were given to express appreciation
to Mr. Grimmer for having served the community.
Vol. 29, Page 18.
AGENDA ITEM NO. CA -ELECT MAYOR PRO TEM.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Matthews,
all voting "aye", elected Councilman Ken Quevreaux as Mayor Pro Tem.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR A MR. GETTI S RESTAURANT IN A
PD-14 MF-2, 0 ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS
INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TREEVIEW
LANE AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 635E.
Mayor Bin or explained that t is item had been withdrawn from the
agenda at the request of Executive Systems Inc.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC
E PER IT SHOULD BE ISSUED F N EL CHICO RESTAURANT IN A PD-14
1`TF- ,0 ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS INC. FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED T THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TREEVIEW NE AND
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 635E.
Mayor Bin or exp acne that this item had been withdrawn from the
agenda at the request of Executive Systems Inc.
AGENDA ITEM NO. CA PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5 PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR GENERAL BUSINESS SIGNS'IN A PD-1
(O) ZONING DISTRICT. ,UESTED "B BROOKHAVEN DIC L PL Z FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12110 WEBBS CHAPEL ROAD.
Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing to consider the request of
Brookhaven Medical Plaza, Phase III, for the erection of general
business signs identifying the building on the west and south walls
of the three story building, and a small general business sign to
be placed on the ground near the entrance to the parking lot of the
three story building at the northwest corner of the building.
Mr. Randy Kon of Brookhaven Medical Plaza was present in behalf of
the request. Mr. Kon described the proposed signs. The sign to
be placed on the south side of the building will be 16" high and
located on the top facial part of the building with the letters,
"Brookhaven Medical Plaza East I The sign to be placed on the
west wall side will be 6" high with lettering "Brookhaven Apothecary"
over a drive-in window. The sign that is to be located to the
northwest of the building is a free standing landscape indentifica-
tion sign.
Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak
in favor or in opposition to the request? No one spoke.
A motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by Councilman Quevreaux,
all voting "aye", closed the public hearing.
Vol. 29, Page 19.
AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 635E.
Mayor Binford explained that this item had been withdrawn from the
agenda at the request of El Chico Restaruants - 88 Club Inc.
A discussion was held between the members of the Council and
Mr. Kon concerning tenant signs.
After more discussion, Councilman Quevreaux made a motion that
instructed the City Administration to draft an ordinance allowing
the ground sign and the sign on the south side wall of the three
story building; which ordinance would not allow the apothecary
sign on the west side as requested.
Councilman Matthews seconded the motion. The motion carried with
all voting "aye".
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6 -DISCUSS RELOCATION OF STORYBOOK PARK AS
REQUESTED BY THE PARK BOARD.
Mayor Binford stated that the Park and Recreation Board recommended
the Council to consider the removal of the Storybook Land Playground
on Golfing Green Drive east of Josey Lane.
A report submitted by the Administration on possible solutions to
correct problems associated with Storybook Land Playground was
reviewed and discussed by the Council.
After more discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion that the
City Administration remove the playground equipment from Storybook
Park, relocating the swings to the Rawhide Park west of the Library,
and placing the balance of the equipment in Jaycee Park.
Councilman Ouevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried with
all voting 'aye".
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7 -CONSIDER PASSING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING PROPERTY IN THE FLOOD PLAIN.
Mayor Binford stated that this item was on the agenda for the last
Council meeting. At the request of the Council the item was placed
on this agenda. Indication from the Administration is that the
differences have not been mutually resolved between the staff of
the Flood Control District and the City Administration.
A discussion was held between the members of the Council and Charles
Page, the General Manager of the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood
Control District. Topics of discussion concerned the request of the
Flood Control District to reduce the curb elevation to 427' above
sea level from 429' that is proposed in an ordinance by the Adminis-
tration; the additional cost of additional equipment for sumps and
pumps to eliminate interior water if curb heights are set at 427';
and, guaranteed assurances by the Flood Control District that the
drainage facilities will be installed and completed to bring the
property out of the flood plain.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion that
Flood Control District provide the City with guarantee that they
will construct all flood control improvement necessary to comply
with the City's management ordinance and to get approval of the
guarantee from the City Attorney so that the Council would be
assured that the guarantee was legally enforceable and, that the
Administration should present an ordinance establishing minimum
curb elevations at the Council meeting following the date of approval
of the guarantee by the City Attorney.
Councilman Matthews seconded the motion. The motion carried with
all voting "aye".
AGENDA ITEM NO. C. 8 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INTERNAL DRAIN-
AGE PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.
This item was not considered or it was related to the preceding item.
Vol. 29,Page 20.
REPLAT OF CENTRE ADDITION,
The Council revlewe the request by Da Mac Development for the
replatting of the Centre Addition, Lot 1, Block E. The Centre
Addition is located north of the Treasury Store and west of Midway
Road. A Romana's Resturant is planned for the northwest corner of
Midway Road and the extension of McEwen Drive. The replat submitted
creates a 2.199 acre tract, Lot 3 of Block E at the northwest corner
of McEwen Drive and Midway Road for the Romana's Restaurant site.
The replat complies with the city ordinances for plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the replat be
approved.
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Matthews,
all voting "aye", approved the request of Dal Mac Development for
replat of Centre Addition, Lot 1, Block E.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.10 -CONSIDER RELEASE OF LIEN FOR THE PORTION OF
ROMANA S CAFETERIA PROPERTY THAT IS COVERED UNDER THE DAL MAC
DEVELOPER -TS CONTRACT.
Mayor Bin or gave t 'Fe following information from a memo to the
Council from the Administration: Romana's Cafeteria is purchasing
a tract of land in the Centre Development from Dal-Mac Development
Company. Dal-Mac has a signed developer's contract that states
that they shall provide for all public improvements on this site.
This developer's contract is a covenant running with the land, and
provides that a lien may be filed against the property, if all
public improvements are not installed. Ramana's has requested
that a release of lien be issued to them for the section that they
are purchasing. Dal-Mac Development Company is presently putting
in all the public improvements that are required. The developer's
contract signed by Dal-Mac states that all public improvements must
be installed and accepted before any Certificate of Occupancy would
be issued.
After reviewing the release of lien, a motion by Councilman Matthews,
a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", authorized the
City Manager to sign a release of lien from the developer's contract
of Dal-Mac Development Company that covers the tract being purchased
by Romana's Cafeteria.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C. 11 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
HIGHWAY 35E.
The Council reviewed the request of K & D Investments for final plat
approval of the vacant tract east of Interstate Highway 35E between
the York building and Truett Laboratories. The property is within
a Light Industrial Zoning District. The property is being platted
to create a building site. The plat has been reviewed and it
complies with the city subdivision ordinance requirements for final
plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat
be approved.
Vol. 29, Page 21.
After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second
by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", approved the request of
K & D Investments for final platting of the vacant tract east of
Interstate Highway 35E between the York building and Truett Labor-
atories.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.12 -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN & D INVESTMENTS AND THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH, AND ACCEPTING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.
The Council reviewed a developer's contract that provides for the
installation of the required public improvements by K & D Invest-
ments No. 1, in accordance with the current subdivision ordinance.
The property is located east of Interstate Highway 35E between
the York building and Truett Laboratories. This land is being
platted, and public improvements will be installed according to
the provisions of the contract, before issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy.
After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second
by Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye", authorized the City
Manager to sign a developer's contract between K & D Investments
and the City of Farmers Branch, and accepted a hold harmless agree-
ment.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.13 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF
THE VALWOOD NO. 3 ADDITION. REQUESTED BY VALWOOD CROW LTD.
The Council reviewed the request o a woo row t or final
plat approval of property located along Josey Lane, directly north
of the Post Office facility. The property is within a PD-3 (LR-2)
Zoning District. The property is being platted to create a building
site for a Polar Bear Ice Cream Store. Site plan approval and
preliminary plat approval have been obtained for the property.
The final plat has been reviewed,it complies with the City require-
ments for final plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat
be approved.
A motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by Councilman Johnson,
all voting "aye", approved the request of Valwood Crow Ltd. for
final platting of the property located along Josey Lane, directly
north of the Post Office facility.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.14 -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN VALWOOD-CROW, LTD. AND THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH, AND ACCEPTING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.
The Council reviewed a developer's contract that prove es for the
installation of the required public improvements for the Valwood 3
Subdivision, in accordance with the current subdivision ordinance.
This land is being platted, and public improvements will be installed
according to the provisions of this contract, before issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Johnson,
all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a developer's
contract between Valwood-Crow, Ltd. and the City of Farmers Branch,
and accepted a hold harmless agreement.
Vol. 29, Page 22.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.15 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF
R EW Y INN ADDITION. REQUESTED BY RV DEVELOPMENT.
The Council reviewed the request of RV Development for final plat
approval of a 6.252 acre tract of land located between LBJ Freeway
and Villa Creek Drive, west of Metro Blvd. The property is within
a Planned Development area allowing Office and Light Industrial uses.
Preliminary Plat and site plan approval have been obtained for the
property. The property is being platted to create a building site
for Rodeway Inn. The plat complies with city ordinances and require-
ments for final plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat
be approved.
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Matthews,
all voting "aye", approved the request of RV Development for final
platting of a 6.252 acre tract of land located between LBJ Freeway
and Villa Creek Drive, west of Metro Blvd.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.16 -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN RODEW Y INN -METRO SQUARE SUBDIVIS ON
AND THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AND ACCEPTING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREE-
MENT.
The Council reviewed a developer's contract that provides for the
installation of the required public improvements for the Dodeway
Inn Subdivision, in accordance with the current subdivision ordinance.
This land is being platted, and public improvements will be installed
according to the provisions of the contract, before issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Matthews,
all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a developer's
contract between Rodeway Inn - Metro Square Subdivision and the
City of Farmers Branch, and accepted a hold harmless agreement.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.17 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE
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The Council reviewed the request o Mariners Interests or a final
plat of the Hilton Hotel Addition located within Farmers Branch Office
Park. The addition is located within a Light Industrial Zoning
District. Site Plan approval and preliminary plat approval have
been obtained for the property. The final plat makes provision for
and dedicates fire lane easements and utility easements. The plat
complies with the city subdivision ordinance for final plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the final plat
be approved.
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Johnson,
all voting "aye", approved the request of Mariners Interests for
final plat of the Hilton Hotel Addition located within Farmers
Branch Office Park.
Vol. 29, Page 23.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.18 -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN MARINER'S INTEREST AND THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH, AND ACCEPTING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.
The Council reviewed a developer's contract that provides for the
installation of the required public improvements by the Mariner's
Interest Company, for the Hilton Hotel, in accordance with the
current subdivision ordinance. This land is being platted, and
public improvements will be installed according to provisions of
the contract, before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
A motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by Councilman Quevreaux,
all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a developer's
contract between Mariner's Interest and the City of Farmers Branch,
and accepted a hold harmless agreement.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.19 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2
OF THE METROPOLITAN C014MERCIAL PARK. REQUESTED BY BELTWOOD INCOR-
The Council reviewed the request of Beltwood Incorporated for replatting
of Lots 1 and 2 of Metropolitan Commercial Park located at the north-
west corner of Alpha Road and Welch Road. The property is within a
Light Industrial Zoning District. The property is being replatted
to eliminate the property line between Lots 1 and 2 to make one large
lot from the two smaller lots. The property is being platted to
create a building site for an office park complex. The plat has
been reviewed and it complies with the city ordinances and require-
ments for plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the plat be
approved.
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Johnson,
all voting "aye", approved the request of Beltwood Incorporated
to replat Lots 1 and 2 of the Metropolitan Commercial Park.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.20 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM THE CITY'S
AND SOUTH OF CARRICK.
Rev. Robert G. Tilton, pastor of the Word of Faith Outreach Center
Churc, presented a request for the Council to remove the proposed
east-west street that abuts their property on the south from the
City Thoroughfare Plan and allow them to purchase the street right
of way of that proposed street. He stated there was not a need for
this east-west street and explained the proposed traffic flow in
and out of their development. Rev. Tilton displayed renditions
showing plans for Tract 1 & 2 of their Church Center Development.
The Word of Faith Outreach Center property is located on the north
by Carrick Street, on the west by the service road of IH35E, on the
east by Rossford Street, and on the south by future east-west street.
After some discussion of who rightfully owned the property in the
east-west proposed street right-of-way, a motion by Councilman
Johnson, a second by Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye", referred
the request to the City Administration for further study and to
place on the agenda of the April 17 Council meeting for further
consideration.
Vol. 29, Page 24.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1 -DISCUSS NEED FOR RESTROOM FACILITIES IN
CITY PARKS.
Councilman Matthews requested this item be placed on the agenda.
Councilman Matthews spoke of the need for possible permanent type
restrooms to be placed in the city parks.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Matthews, a second
by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", instructed the City Admin-
istration to study the possibilities of placing permanent restroom
facilities in the city parks and report back to the Council with
this information.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2 -CONSIDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING TO REQUIRE
SPECIFIC USE PERMITS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND DECLARING A MORATORIUM
ON ISSUING BUILDING PERMITS FOR SPECIFIC USES.
Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the
Council from the City Administration: The Zoning Ordinance controls
areas where specific uses are allowed. Many zoning districts allow
uses which create unusual amounts of traffic, odor, noise, unusual
lighting, signage, and have unusual hours of operation. Due to the
effect of these conditions on adjoining developments (in many cases
residential areas), the Administration suggests that consideration
be given to amending the Zoning Ordinance to require specific use
permits for the following uses:
1. Service Stations
2. Drive-in Theaters
3. Indoor Theaters
4. Restaurant with drive-in service
5. Non-drive-in restaurant with outside sales window
6. Non-drive-in restaurant without outside sales window
7. Indoor commercial amusement uses.
8. Adult book stores
9. Modeling Studios
10. Fruit Stands
11. Greenhouse or plant nursery (commercial)
12. Greenhouse plants or nursery stock (retail)
13. Outside sales
14. Auto repair garages
Upon discussion, the Council added the following to the list.
15. Car Washes - manual or automated
16. Mini Warehouses
17. Massage Parlors
Mayor Binford continued that due to the increased number of inquiries
the Administration feels that the Zoning Ordinance should be amended
to require specific use permits for the above uses in any zoning
district and that a moratorium should be placed upon issuing building
permits for those uses or upon issuing certificates of occupancies
for existing buildings.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second
by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", instructed that public
hearings be called to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to
require a specific use permti for the specific uses listed above
and that a moratorium be placed on issuing building permits and
certificates of occupancy for those specific uses until the public
hearings can be conducted.
Vol. 29, Page 25.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1 -CONSIDER JOINING TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
WITH REGARDS TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY'S RATE
INCREASE REQUEST.
Mayor Binford explained that the Texas Municipal League had held
a meeting in Austin on March 23, 1978 for the purpose to consider
what action should be taken by cities served by Southwestern Bell
with regards to the $214 million rate increase request. The following
are the results of this meeting:
1. A consolidated effort on behalf of cities served by
Southwestern Bell was recommended.
2. A sixteen member steering committee was appointed.
3. Touche-Ross was hired by the Steering Committee as
rate consultants.
4. Don Butler, TML Utility Counsel, will serve as lead
counsel.
5. A recommendation that all cities served would contri-
bute 22 per capita, based on 1970 population, to
defray cost of consultants.
The 22(,% per capita would cost the City of Farmers Branch $687.30.
After some discussion, Councilman Matthews made a motion to join
the Texas Municipal League by participating with the other cities
served by Southwestern Bell in the rate case pending before the
Public Utility Commission.
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
The motion did not pass. Councilmen Matthews and Johnson voted
"aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voted "nay". To pass the motion
because of the number of Councilmen present it would take 3 "aye"
votes.
Councilman Quevreaux made a motion not to join TML in the partici-
pation.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
Councilman Johnson requested that this item be placed on the next
agenda for further consideration.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2 -CONSIDER MEMBERSHIP TO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF SMALL CITIES.
After some discussion that the American Association of Small
Cities had not been of benefit to the City of Farmers Branch,
a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux,
all voting "aye", declined to renew membership to the American
Association of Small Cities.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3.-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS:
a. Backfill material for Water Main Replacement Program
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Johnson
all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for
backfill material to be used by the Water Replacement Division.
Vol. 29, Page 26.
b. Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete for the Street Division
A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Johnson,
all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for hot
mix asphaltic concrete to be used by the Street Division.
OTHER COMMENTS.
Mr. Alvin Thomas, 2668 Leta Mae, complimented the Mayor for the
way his first Council meeting was handled, and spoke in concern
of the small property owners located in the Flood Control District.
MAYOR BINFORD ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
GENERAL SESSION HAD 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. ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION
2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDED THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL
MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION, AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION
MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1 -EXECUTIVE SESSION.
a. Discuss Personnel Matters
An appointment to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning
Commission was discussed.
b. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation
City Manager Paul West informed the Council of potential litigation
involving TRA sewage charges.
c. Discuss Land Acquisition
City Manager Paul West reported that the Administration is still
investigating possible future landfill sites.
THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.2 -NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED
IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all
voting "aye", appointed Rod Nelson to serve an unexpired term on
the Planning and Zoning Commission, conditioned upon his acceptance
of the appointment.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Matthews,
all voting "aye", appointed Robert Collins to serve an unexpired
term on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of
Appeals, conditioned upon his acceptance of the appointment.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.3 AND F.4
There was no necessary action needed on Pending and Contemplated
Litigation and Land Acquistion discussed in the Executive Session.
Vol. 29, Page 27.
AGENDA ITEM NO. G.1 -ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by Councilman Quevreaux,
all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 3, 1978
at 9:55 P.M..
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Ma or Bi B n or
City cretary
Vol. 29, Page 28.