1978-05-01 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MAY 1, 1978
COUNCIL CHAMBER
POLICE BUILDING
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Bill Binford
Councilmen: John Dodd
Fred Johnson
Pat Haggerty
Gene Matthews
The following member of the City Council was absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Ken Quevreaux
The absence of Mayor Pro Tem Quevreaux 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 Binford called the City Council meeting of May 1, 1978 to
order at 7:30 p.m..
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1 -INVOCATION
Councilman Johnson gave the invocation.
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR ITEM TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA.
After consideration, a motiony Councilman Johnson, a second by
Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed
on the agenda as item No. D.5 - Consider Lifting Moratorium on Issuing
Certificates of Occupancy for Existing Indoor Theater Buildings.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2 -APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1978.
A ter some discussion, Counci man Do made a motion to approve the
minutes of April 17, 1978 meeting after the following additions were
made; in Vol. 29, Page 36 under Agenda Item No. D.5, let the last
paragraph include the following sentence: "Mr. Lee Tench, Executive
Director of the Chamber of Commerce, also advised that the City of
Farmers Branch is entitled to five representatives to the Chamber of
Commerce." Also, in Vol. 29, Page 38 under F.2 the names of the five
representatives to the Chamber of Commerce from the City should be
included.
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion.
There was discussion that the five representatives to the Chamber
were not specifi,ed'in a motion by the Council. The Council expresses?
Vol. 29, Pagp 39.
that the five representatives should. be named ip a motion by the
Council for official record, and that this could be done when
the Council reconvenes after the Executive Session of this meeting.
After this portion of discussion, Councilman Dodd withdrew the portion
of the motion to inclLide the names of the representatives to the
minutes of April 17. Councilman Johnson withdrew the second to
this portion of the motion.
The motion passed unanimously of approving the
Council meeting of April 17,J1978 with the add
Vol. 29; under Agenda Item No. D.5 relating to
Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce,
the Citv of Farmers Branch is entitled to five
the Chamber of Commerce.".
minutes of the
ition on Page 36;
"Mr. Lee Tench,
also advised that
representatives to
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1 -CONSIDER PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 7
THROUGH MAY 17, 197 AS HOSPITAL WEEK IN FARMERS BRANCH.
Mayor Bi_nford read and signed a proclamation proclaiming May 7
through May 17, 1978 as Hospital Week in Farmers Branch
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1 -PUBLIC HEARTNG: DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC
USE PERMIT SHOULD BE GRANTED FOR A GENERAL, BUSINESS SIGN IN A PD-1
0; MF-2 ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY BROOKHAVEN UFFICE PARK,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2915 ND L.B.J.
Since Federation Sign Company as requested a continuation of the
public hearing because the City's zoning ordinance requires that
a sign be posted on the property advertising the public hearing and
the sign was not posted, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second
by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing
to determine whether a specific use permit should be granted for a
general business sign in a PD-14 (0, MF-2) Zoning District, as
requested by Brookhaven Office Park until May 15, 1978.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
REQUESTED BY PURDY-McGUIRE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12827 VALLEY
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The Council reviewed a site plan request rom Purdy-McGuire for a
building for NHT Industries. NHT Industries manufactures hand tools.
The property is located along Valley Branch Lane within the PD-24
(LI) Zoning District. The site plan indicates building locations,
parking areas, and landscaping.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan
be approved with the condition that the refuse container location
and its screening be shown on the site plan in a location approved
by the City Administration.
After consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council-
man Matthews, all voting "aye", approved the site plan request of
Purdy-McGuire for the property located at 12827 Valley Branch Lane
as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the condition
that the refuse container location and its screening be shown on the
site plan in a location approved by the City Administration.
Vol. 29, Page 40.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
QUESTED BY LUBY S ROMANA~C FETERI FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEI
AT McEWEN DRIVE AND MIDWAY ROAD IN THE PD-1 O,LI) ZONING
The Council reviewed a request for site plan approval from Luby's/
Romana Cafeteria for property located at McEwen Drive and Midway Road.
The property is within PD-1. PD-1 is being developed as an office
park complex, the Centre Addition. The Romana's Cafeteria site
plan indicates building location, parking areas, landscaping, and
one pole sign.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan
be approved with the following conditions.
1. There be no storage whatsoever on the loading dock
on the north side of the building.
2. The pole sign be made a part of the site plan approval.
Mr. Paul Gowen of the construction project, Mr. Don Gooch of Romana's
office in San Antonio, and Mr. Herbert Knight, the Dallas-Ft. Worth
area manager for Romana's were present in behalf of the request.
Mr. Gowen described the site plan request and the pole sign that is
included on the site plan.
Mr. Gowen stated they would comply with the recommendations of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
After some discussion concerning the pole sign, a motion by Council-
man Johnson, a second by Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye
approved the site plan request of Luby's/Romana Cafeteria as recom-
mended-by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following
conditions: (1) There be no storage whatsoever on the loading dock
on the north side of the building; and (2) The pole sign be made a
part of the site plan approval.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED
BY STB ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG WEST V LWOOD
PARKWAY IN THE PD-22 ZONING DISTRICT.-
The Council reviewe t e request o site plan approval of STB Architects-
Planners for the property located along west Valwood Parkway. The
property contains approximately 1 acre and is within a- PD-22 Zoning
District, which allows light industrial uses. The site plan proposes
a building for Blair Engineering, Inc. The building will house offices
and a small storage area. The site plan indicates the building loca-
tion and parking lot layout. The only landscaping shown on the site
plan is grass and 4 trees.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan be
approved withthe condition that a landscape plan be submitted and
approved prior to the building being occupied.
Mr. Rick Fisher of STB Architects-Planners was present in behalf of
the request.
Vol. 29, Page 41.
Mr. Fisher stated that they would comply with the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by
Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the site plan request of
STB Architects-Planners as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission with the condition that a landscape plan be submitted
and approved prior to the building being occupied.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
REQUESTED BY LARRY COLE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13980 JOSEY
Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the
City Council from the City Administration: The property at 13980
Josey Lane is within PD-3. PD-3 allows Local Retail-2 uses.
Existing improvements on the property consist of a Quick Wash
Laundry and a Quick Wash Auto Laundry. Mr. Cole was the original
owner of both facilities. Mr. Cole has recently sold the laundry
building and surrounding property. Mr. Cole has retained ownership
of the Auto Laundry. The original site plan allowed a pole sign
advertising the car wash to be located along the north wall of the
laundry building. The pole sign is now on the new owners property
and in violation of city ordinances. Mr. Cole is requesting site
plan approval to allow relocation of the existing sign to a new site.
The new site is within the requirements of the City's sign and
Zoning Ordinance, provided the site plan is approved.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan
be approved with the condition that the shrubbery originally planted
along the north property line of Mr. Cole's property be re-planted
and maintained.
Mr. Larry Cole was present in behalf of the request, and described
all properties involved.
Mayor Binford stated that the City Administration recommended that
the site approval requesting relocation of a carwash sign not be
approved until the property is replatted or that it be approved
with the condition that permits for relocating the sign not be
issued until a specific commitment has been made from Mr. Cole
committing himself to replatting the property.
Following a discussion between the Council members and Mr. Cole
concerning the site plan, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second
by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the site plan
request for the relocation of the carwash sign to be located.at 13980
Josey Lane subject to approval of replatting of the property, and
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the
shrubbery originally planted along the north property line of Mr.
Cole's property be re-planted and maintained.
Vol. 29, Page 42.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
REQUESTED BY COMPUTER LANGUAGE.
The Council reviewed the request of Computer Language Research for
a final plat of the property at the southeast corner of Midway Road
and Spring Valley Road. The property is within a LI Zoning District.
The property is being platted in order to create a building site.
The final plat dedicates flood plain areas to the City of Farmers
Branch for park and open space. The plat has been reviewed and it
complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat
be approved.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by
Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the request for final plat
as requested by Computer Language Research as recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
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Mayor Bin or ~ gave they following information yrom a memo to the
Council from the City Administration: On April 17, 1978 Mr. Stephens
submitted a site plan of the subject property to the City Council.
The item was tabled with the understanding that Mr. Stephens would
meet with the City Staff, no fencing in the City right-of-way, and
that a parking plan be worked out. On April 26, 1978,-a new site
plan of the property was submitted. The site plan proposes to relocate
the building at the north end of the property, and place the storage
area at the intersection of Bee and Sable Streets. The storage area
will be enclosed fenced area. The refuse container is located within the
enclosed fenced area. The fence and the building is located approx-
imately 1 ft. from all property lines.
Mr. Cub Amos, the Contractor with A.B.S. Construction Company and
representing the property owner Mr. Frank Stevens, was present in
behalf of the request.
A-discussion was held between the members of the Council and Mr. Amos
relating to the recommendation of the City Staff. Mr. Amos stated
that he understood the conditions and agreed to comply with them.
conditions :
1.
Following the discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by
Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye", approved the request of the
site plan for the property located at the northwest corner of Bee
Street and Sable Street owned by Mr. Frank Stevens with the following
2.
ments.
3. A landscape plan be submitted for approval prior to con-
struction.
Shrubbery be placed along the chain-link fence around
the outside storage area. The fence design and shrubbery
location to be approved before construction commences.
Bee Street and Sable Street be paved and a right-of-way
be dedicated per the City Subdivision Ordinance require-
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4. Filling of the flood plain be approved by the Corp
of Engineers and the City's Engineering Department.
5. The building and fence be set back at least 5 feet
from the property lines along Bee Street and Sable
Street. The set back will allow a landscape area
of approximately 15 ft. from the street curb to the
improvements on Mr.Stephens' property.
6. Site plan be redrawn to show all conditions and re-
visions and submitted to the City Administration prior
to construction.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8 -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC
ASSOCIATION.
Mrs. Snappy Bershawn
Association presented
stand at Cox Park.
of the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Girls Softball
a request for permission to place one concession
A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Matthews, all
voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 78-008 that grants the Farmers
Branch-Carrollton Girls Softball Association to place one concession
stand at Cox Park.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9.-DISCUSS THE REVISED INTERNAL DRAINAGE PLAN OF THE
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BOARD. AND AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1 --CONSIDER PASSING AN-ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING PROPERTY IN THE FLOOD PLAIN.
Mr. Charles Page, General Manager o the Farmers ranc - arro ton
Flood Control District, was present to discuss with the City Council
the revised internal drainage plan of the Flood Control District and
to request a ,study session between the City Council and the Flood
Control District Board.
Mr. Page requested that Agenda Item Nos. C.9 and D.1 be combined
for discussion.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by
Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", combined Agenda Item Nos.
C.9 and D.1 in order to discuss all ramifications of the internal
drainage plan and the proposed ordinance at the same time.
Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye".
Points of discussion by Mr. Page concerned: phasing of construction
for the Flood District's plans, requirements of Ordinance 1172 and
1181-A, differences of street and curb elevations proposed by the
city and the Flood Control District, removing land from the flood
plain in Cell "A" and Cell "B", sump and pump capacities for
drainage facilities, etc.
After the lengthy discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to
adopt Ordinance No. 1181-A which stipulates in Article 3 that
the minimum curb elevations be 429.4 above MSL and that slab
elevations be at 431 above MSL in Cell ~"B" , and in Cell "A" the
slab elevations would be a minimum of 432 above MSL and curbs
at 430 above MSL. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion.
Vol. 29, Page 44.
Councilman Haggerty made a substitute motion to table the motion
made and to conduct a work session with the City Staff, the
Flood Control District Board and the appropriate engineers present.
Councilman Matthews seconded the substitute motion. The substitute
motion passed 3 to 2 with the following vote: Councilmen Haggerty
and Matthews voting "aye", Councilmen Dodd and Johnson voting "nay"
and Mayor Binford voting "aye" breaking the tie.
After some discussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion to set the
date of May 8th at 8:00 P.M.at the Farmers Branch Community Building
for the Council to hold a work session with the Farmers Branch
Flood Control District Board.
Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion passed 3 to 1
with Councilmen Dodd, Haggerty and Matthews voting "aye", and
Councilman Johnson voting "aye".
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2 -CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO DEVELOP INFORMATION ON PARAMEDIC EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Councilman Dodd requested this item be placed on the agenda.
Councilman Dodd presented a request to the Council for discussion
to request the Administration to up-date the study on Paramedic
Emergency Services that had been done by the Administration, in
order that this service may be included for consideration in the
City's budget proposals for the fiscal year 1978-1979.
Mr. Dodd asked that this study include the following: the
cost of various paramedical programs; the length of time involved
before a paramedical program could be available to the citizens; the
feasibility of a public hearing to determine the citizens interest
in such a program; the involvement of such program with the recip-
rocal agreement with neighboring cities for backup service; and
the proficiency of the paramedic program being maintained; and if
the city has an adequate number of calls to warrant the program.
A discussion between the members of the Council was held concerning
the up-dating of the staff's report and of the fact that the Council
of Governments is conducting a report on paramedic emergency services.
Mr. Ray Flaherty, a member of the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority
Board of Directors was in the audience and varified that the Council
of Governments is conducting the study.
After more discussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion to instruct the
City Administration to update the previous study with all the ramifi-
cations involving paramedical services.
Councilman Haggerty second the motion.
Councilman Johnson asked to modify the motion as to instruct the
Administration to bring up for the Council's review the study pre-
viously made relative to the Paramedical Emergency Services and to
augment it with any information they can derive from the neighboring
cities who are now engaged in these programs, along with the Council
of Governments study, but to restrict the Administration so-that no
consulting or outside fees are to be incurred in the study.
Vol. 29, Page 45.
Councilman Haggerty and Councilman Dodd accepted the modification to
the motion. The motion carried with all voting "aye".
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3 -CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 78-006
INITIATING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF MIDWAY ROAD FROM SPRING
VALLEY ROAD TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS.
The Council reviewed Resolution No. 78-006 that provides that the
northbound lane of Midway Road, from the south right-of-way line
of Spring Valley Road, to the north city limits line shall be
improved with 8" 3,000 PSI reinforced concrete pavement, with
6" lime treated subgrade. This shall include the widening of
Midway Road to its ultimate width of six-lane divided. This
resolution is the initial step required by State Law for approval
of scope and content for paving assessment projects.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all
voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 78-006 initiating improvements
on a portion of Midway Road from Spring Valley Road to the north
city limits.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER PASSING RESOLUTION NO. 78-007 REMOVING
BLAIR DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON V LWOOD PARKWAY FROM THE FLOOD PLAIN.
Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the City
Council from the City Administration: Article 3, Section G of
Ordinance No. 1172 provides that the flood plain designation may be
removed for certain pieces of property by resolution of the City
Council. Resolution No. 78-007 being presented for consideration
resolves that the flood plain designation be removed from that area
known as Blair Development. The Director of Public Works has deter-
mined that the flood hazard has been alleviated by the construction
of levees within Cell "B" of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Levee
District which the Blair Development property is located.
After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Matthews, a second
by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 78-007
that removes the Blair Development property located on Valwood Park-
way from the flood plain.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER LIFTING MORATORIUM ON-ISSUING CERTIFI-
CATES OF OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING INDOOR THEATER BUILDINGS.
Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council
from the City Administration: There is one existing indoor theater
building in Farmers Branch. The building is located in the Corner
Shopping Center at Valley View and Josey Lanes. The property is with-
in a LR-2 Zoning District. The building was constructed approximately
3 years ago and the Showcase Theater operated for approximately 1 year.
The chairs, screen and projection equipment have been removed and the
building is vacant. Mr. W. T. Farmers would like to reopen the
Showcase Theater. A Certificate of Occupancy for the operation cannot
be issued due to the moratorium issued by the City Council on April 3,
1978. The Administration recommends that the moratorium be lifted
prohibiting the issuing of certificates of occupancy for existing
theater buildings.
Mr. W. T. Farmers and Mr. Ed Bachinaske of Bailey's Maintenance were
present in behalf of the consideration.
Vol. 29, Page 46.
A discussion was held between the members of the City Council,
Mr. Farmers and Mr. Bachinaske relating to the types of films
that will be shown and the operation of the theater.
Following the discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second
by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", that the moratorium prohibiting
the issuance of certificates of occupancies be lifted for existing
buildings which have previously housed indoor theater uses only
and continue in effect for all other previously listed uses.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1 -CONSIDER PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The Council reviewed the one quote received for public liability
insurance for the Police Department. It was received from Unimark-
McDonald, Inc. The coverages for the police officers are as follows:
(1) false arrest, (2) bodily injury, including assault and/or
battery, (3) malicious prosecution, and, (4) defamation, libel,
slander or violation of privacy. This policy and coverage was deve-
loped by the National League of Cities and Unimark-McDonald, Inc.
The maximum coverage if $1,000,000.00. The deductable is $500.00
per person and $2,500.00 per accident. The annual premium including
Police Chief's endorsement is $10,007.00.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by
Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the City to purchase
the public liability insurance for the Police Department from Unimark-
McDonald.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2.a.-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR THE FOLLOWING:
a. Hot Mix sphalt for the Street Division
The Council reviewed three bids received for hot mix asphalt for the
Street Division. Marriott Brothers, Inc. was the lowest and best bid
in the amount of $12.95 per ton. This is a guaranteed bid price for
a nine month time limit.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all
voting "aye", awarded the bid to Marriott Brothers, Inc. for a price
of $12.95 per ton for hot mix asphalt for the Street Division.
b. Backfill Material for Water Line Replacement
The Council reviewed two bids received for backfill material for
the Water Line Replacement Program. Vulcan Materials Company was
the lowest and best bid in the amount of $4.28 per ton and on a
three month basis.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty
all voting "aye", awarded the bid to Vulcan Materials Company for
a price of $4.28 per ton for backfill material for the Water Line
Replacement Program.
Vol. 29, Page 47.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3 -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO PURCHASE STORM SEWER MATERIALS FROM DALLAS COUNTY.
Mayor Bin or gave the following information rom a memo to the
Council from the City Administration: Dallas County has an annual
contract for supplying storm sewer materials. This contract was
obtained through State required competitive bidding procedures.
The prices contained in the contract are equal to, or less, than
prices that could be obtained through competitive bidding performed
by the City at this time. To expedite the procurement of storm sewer
materials for some street construction projects in the City of Farmers
Branch, the Council is requested by the Administration to grant per-
mission to purchase these materials from Dallas County.
After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by
Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", authorized the Administration
to purchase storm sewer materials from Dallas County.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.4 -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
OR THE FOLLOWING:
a. Storm Sewer Construction for Various Street Construction Projects
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all
voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for storm sewer
construction for various street construction projects.
b. Subgrade Stabilization Materials for Various Street Construction
Projects.
A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all
voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for subgrade
stabilization materials to be used on various street construction
projects.
C. Concrete for Various Street Projects
A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all
voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for concrete
for various street construction projects.
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
A discussion was held among the members of the Council relative to
notifying all persons who have advisory board applications on file
with the city whose applications are out dated, be sent a copy of the
new application along with a letter inquiring whether they still wish
to serve the city.
Vol. 29, Page 48.
A discussion was held
to appointing young p,
A discussion was held
lines for the Council
meetings representing
amount of money to be
among the members of the Council relative
eople to serve on appropriate advisory boards.
by the Council concerning establishing guide-
to follow in regards to attending various
the City and the method of determining the
expended by the Council at the meetings.
b. Pending and Contemplated Litigation
City Attorney John Boyle gave an up to date status report relative
to the T's and Things law suit.
City Manager Paul West gave an up to date status report on the Water
Rate Case with the City of Dallas.
THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.2 -NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED
IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Bi.n or state that various board appointments will be made
at a later time when all members of the Council would be present.
Councilman Johnson made a motion that no city personnel is instructed
to attend the study session between the Council and the Flood Control
District Board; and, further that the proposed study session be
cancelled.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
After some discussion, Councilman Matthews made a motion that if such
study session does occur that no city personnel is required to attend.
Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye".
The Council expressed a desire for the Mayor to contact with a letter
the particular high school principals who recommended students"to serve
on various advisory boards and send an appropriate application for
each student to respond to the city if they desire to serve on a
board.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.3 AND F.4.
There was no necessary action needed on Pending and Contemplated
Litigation and Land Acquisition discussed in the Executive Session.
AGENDA ITEM NO. G.1 -ADJOURNMENT.
Kmotion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all
voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of May 1, 1978 at
11:15 P.M..
Mayor Bi in
Ci Secretary
Vol. 29, Page 49.