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1974-10-21 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING October 2L, 1974 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney Doug McCallon City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of October 21, 1974 to order at 7:30 P. M. . DECLARING AN EMERGENCY After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed on the Agenda as Item 22, a. -CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS TO BE ACTED UPON BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 7, 1974 After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as submitted of the City Council meeting of October 7, 1974. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. -AWARD CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO STATE REPRESENTATIVE AL KORIOTH FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of appreciation to State Representative Al Korioth in gratitude for his service to local government by assuring the fair return of sales tax revenue to local governments. Page 957. AGENDA ITEM NO, 4, PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Grimmer presented service awards to Bennett M. James of the Police Department and James A. Potts of the Fire Department for their 15 years of employment with the city, and to Norman Sloan of the Street Division for 10 years of employment. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - ANNUAL REPORT - PART I. City Manager Paul West presented a taped slide program by the Police Depart- ment giving accomplishment of 1973-74 fiscal ,year. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - CONSIDER RESOLUTION OPPOSING A STATE UTILITY COMMISSION. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: It has become apparent that there will be quite a bit of controversy at the Texas Municipal League meeting over the adoption of the resolution by TML supporting the establishment of a State Utility Commission. Since the City Council has taken a position in opposition to the establishment of the Commission, it might be helpful if a resolution could be passed taking a firm position against this Commission and then forwarding the resolution to TML prior to the convention in Fort Worth. Representative Al Korioth stated that a bill is being considered by the Trans- portation Committee of which he is a member, concerning utility rate involvement which he believes will do more than a Commission. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No, 74-038 that opposes the establishment of a State Utility Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REVISED SITE PLAN FOR METRO SQUARE OFFICE PARK LOCATED ON VILLA CREEK DRIVE. REQUESTED BY BALDWIN-HARRIS COMPANY, INC. Mr. Fritz New, representative of Baldwin-Harris Company, Inc. , presented a revised site plan of Phase II of the development of Metro Square. Mr. New stated that the buildings were the same size, and the only revision on the site plan is that they have reversed how the buildings are facing. Renditions were shown. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the revised site plan. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the request for site plan approval for Metro Square. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION 8-39 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, WHICH PROHIBITS FENCES BEING PLACED IN THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD. REQUESTED BY MR. HARLEY MERCER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2657 FARMERS BRANCH LANE. Mr. Harley Mercer, 2657 Farmers Branch Lane, presented his request for a Page 958. variance from Section 8-39 of the City Code of Ordinances to allow him to retain a decorative fence that had been constructed in the front yard of his home. The fence is 30" high and approximately 24' long. This fence is located approximately 30' from the street and runs parallel to the face of the house. The fence is not shown on the approved building plans. Mr. Mercer stated that he was unaware that fences are not permitted in the front ,yard, until was notified by a City Inspector. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", approved the request for variance from Section 8-39 of the city Code of Ordinances, to allow a 30" high by 24' long brick decorative fence to remain in the front yard of 2657 Farmers Branch Lane. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC USE FOR TEMPORARY USE OF AN ADVERTISING SIGN. REQUESTED BY THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2536 VALLEY VIEW LANE. Mrs. Dianne Weatherly of the United Methodist Church, 2536 Valley View Lane, presented a request to place one 4' x 6' sign on the property to advertise a Christmas bazaar. The bazaar would begin October 26, 1974 and would end November 2, 1974. The sign would be placed only during the bazaar and would be taken down after its completion. The sign will be placed at the southwest corner of Valley View and William Dodson Parkway, 15' from each street. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", approved the request for special event signs for the Webb Chapel Methodist Church. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. -ANNUAL REPORT -PART II. City Manager Paul West presented a taped slide program by the Park Division of the Parks and Recreation Department giving accomplishments of 1973-74 fiscal year. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. -DISCUSS COOKS CREEK DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN FYKE ROAD AND HOLLANDALE LANE. a. Request of Mr. Walter Martin, 14434 Shoredale, Mr. Martin reviewed the action of the City Council on the improvement to Cooks Creek by the construction of a new channel north of Hollandale Lane. Mr. Martin stated that the following questions had been brought to his attention from several of his neighbors. 1. Why did the City Council choose to end the channel just 400' north of Hollandale? This brings the new channel to the south end of the channel Mr. Martin and his neighbor dug. Mr. Martin told of a bottleneck in the creek that is approximately 150' north of where the city plans to stop the new channel. He requested that the Council consider continuing the channel north of approximately 2001. Page 959. 2. Wondered if the Council was going to bring more dirt in to fill the old channel because there was not going to be enough dirt from the excavating of the new channel. 3. Questioned the accessibility to the property along the creek. 4. Concerned about Carrollton dumping raw sewage into Cooks Creek because of pump failure that happened twice last ,year. 5. Questioned the thoughts of the Council concerning making a park along the creek. Like to know what considerations are involved. Mayor Grimmer explained that it was the City's responsibility to provide the best drainage and prevent as less property damage as possible. He stated that the city intends to do everything that can be done to help their situation within the city's means but there are limited funds. City Manager Paul West stated that as the excavation of the new channel is being done, the old channel will be filled but it is not known how much dirt will be needed. He stated that there is a possibility of leaving part of the channel not filled, but this portion would not be used as a channel because the upstream end of the channel would be blocked. He stated that the creek is handling the drainage but is causing erosion and to protect the property that is facing on Hollandale and that near Hollandale and Shoredale, the city plans to go in there and straighten the channel and flaten the slopes in order to carry the water away from the houses hoping this will cut down the erosion in that area. Mr. West stated that there was a plug in the channel that Mr. Martin mentioned and with equipment ordered the forces will be able to remove without too many problems. Mr. West stated that bridges over the channel do present a problem because anything that is put across the creek that can be washed down against the bridge at Hollandale contend to form a trap for other debris and form a dam causing the water to back up. He stated that this is the purpose of restricting building in flow across drainage easements. Mayor Grimmer gave the statistics of a survey questioning the property owners along Cooks Creek of dedicating property for park purposes. b. City Administration Discussion City Manager Paul West explained that it was the recommendation of the Administration to the City Council for the improvement of the drainage system from the west into Cooks Creek is to construct two additional inlets between Starcrest and Moonriver and revise the two inlets on Rollingdale. He stated that with these improvements along with the removal and replacement of a Page 960. section of pipe that in someway has been filled with concrete, will improve the drainage from the west. Councilman McClung expressed that the old channel needed to be filled and dirt for this fill should be on the priority list. City Manager Paul West explained the situations where sewage was put into the creek by Carrollton because of equipment failure. There was discussion of the city trying to find out what could be done to prevent this from happening again. Mr. Martin requested that when the new channel is finalized he would like for the Council to consider some variance from the ordinance to allow construction of structures over the creek that would not interfere with the flow of water. There was discussion concerning the recommendation of the Administration on the improvements of the inlets. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the recommendation of the Adminis- tration to construct two additional inlets between Starcrest and Moonriver and revise the two inlets on Rollingdale. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. -DISCUSS ORDINANCE NO. 1033 REGULATING USE OF PINBALL MACHINES. REQUESTED BY MR. LUTHER BERNSTEIN OF JOSEY SKATELAND. Mr, Luther Bernstein, owner of Josey Skateland, 2711 Cooks Creek, discussed the regulations of the use of pinball machines and such that is set out in Ordinance No, 1033 recently adopted by the City Council. Mr. Bernstein opposed to the limitation of the age restriction of having to be 18 or over to play game machines. He stated that his skating rink had pinball and foosball .machines and the kids like to play them. He stated that he was in the enter- tainment business and these machines entertained some of the kids. Mr. Bernstein requested that Josey Skateland be exempt from this ordinance. Miss Laura Ford and Miss Melissa White, frequent customers to Josey Skateland, opposed Ordinance No, 1033. They both said they play the machines at the skating rink and think all ages should be allowed to play them. They said their parents approved of them playing these machines. , Mrs. Peggy Cobler, manager of Josey Skateland, stated that she had worked 1 1/2 years to have and keep a good clean operation and she has not had any problems with the kids playing the machines at the skating rink. She stated that she needed the machines to keep the kids entertained and busy. She stated she thought it unfair to restrict the younger children that like to play the machines. She requested reconsideration of the ordinance. Page 961, Mr. Mike Carmichael, manager of Valwood Bowling Lanes on Valwood Park- way, opposed Ordinance No. 1033. He opposed to the age restriction regulation. He stated he has pinball, foosball, and other various machine games in the the Bowling Lanes for the entertainment for all. Mr. Carmichael stated there are alot of younger children that like to play the games while their parents bowl. He said his business is well supervised and the people playing the machines have not ever given him any trouble. He stated that parents who bowl and allows their children to play the games objects to the ordinance. He stated he rents his machines from Advance Vending Machine Company, the same as that of Josey Skateland. He stated that he did make money from the machines. Mr. Randy Brewster, a frequent customer to Valwood Lanes, opposed the ordinance that would prohibit his three children from playing the machines while he bowls. He said his children like to play the games and thinks the Bowling Lanes should be able to keep the machines. There were four in attendance representing the Josey Skateland. There were nine in attendance representing the Valwood Bowling Lanes. There were a large number in attendance representing Sherwood Inn on Valwood Parkway. Mr. Moyce MacAuley, owner and operator of Sherwood Inn, objected Ordinance No. 1033 because he thinks it attacks the wrong person. He said it should attack the manager or proprietor of the business instead of the kids. He said that there was nothing wrong with the kids playing the machines. He requested to continue to operate his business as he has been. Mrs. W,yleta Hansard, 2959 Amber Lane, opposed Ordinance No. 1033. She stated that her children were under the age of 18 and if they couldn't go to Sherwood Inn to play pinball, they would not have anything to do. She stated this was not fair to the kids. She said that Sherwood Inn is the only place where kids could gather and talk. Mrs. Devilla stated that she felt the same way as Mrs. Hansard. She said the kids need a place to go. Mr. Noble Hansard, 2959 Amber Lane, opposed Ordinance No. 1033 and would like to see something done so the kids under 18 can play the machines. The following teenagers spoke opposing Ordinance No. 1033. Their statements were all about the same. They feel all ages should be able to play all the machines and requested the ordinance be repealed. Some stated that they enjoy going to Sherwood Inn and if closed would have nothing to do. Bobby Standifer Bill Hall Vincent Lee Cobb, member of Junior Chamber of Jaycees Danny Sullivan Page 962. Calvin Hooks Rickie Walcott Jimmy Hall Jim Sledge Keith Russell Mark Shelty Allen Gossett Mrs. Modine Lynch questioned why shouldn't the kids spend their money they way they wanted. She also asked what was wrong with the kids playing the games? Mr. Louis Reichert questioned the reasons for passing the ordinance. Mr. H. H. Harvey spoke in concern of the enforcement of the ordinance. Mrs. Pat Beauchamp stated that she has two children and this is forcing them out of something to do. She also stated that the recreation center has planned activities for the younger children but the teenagers have nothing to do. Mayor Grimmer stated that the ordinance was a means to control a problem. There was discussion of the problems that arises when a bunch of teenagers congregate at one place. Mark Shelty stated that he had a -petition of over 500 names of kids opposing the ordinance. The Council explained the procedure of filing a petition which requires to be signed by qualified voters and that proper wording is needed on each page of the petition. There was some discussion by the Council of the reasons for the ordinance being brought to the Council. The Council expressed that they would like to have more time to consider whether or not further action should be taken on the ordinance. After more discussion, Councilman Binford made a motion to take no action on the ordin ce at this time and to move to the next item on the agenda. Councilman Linn seconded and a~ in voted ,aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1034 REVISION TO ORDINANCE NO. 1033 REGULATING THE USE OF PINBALL MACHINES. After a brief discussion, a motion by Counci man Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", tabled the consideration of Ordinance No. 1034 for further consideration. After some discussion of a definite date to discuss these items again, a motion by Council- man Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", set the date of November 4, 1974 to consider the regulations of the use of pinball machines. Page 963. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. -CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1035 ADOPTING STREET PLAN FOR AREA WEST F FORD ROAD TO BEE STREET, SOUTH OF RAWHIDE CREEK TO FARMERS BRANCH LANE. Ordinance No. 1035 was submitted to the Council for consideration which establishes a street access and circulation plan for the northwest corner of the intersection of Ford Road and Farmers Branch Lane, as adopted by the Council on October 7, 1974. After some discussion that the adoption of the street plan by ordinance form will create a more permanent record and help in the future enforcement of the street plan for the subject area, Councilman Linn made a motion to adopt the following captioned Ordinance No. 1035. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to I with Councilmen Linn, Quevreaux, McClung and Binford voting "aye", and with Councilman Flaherty voting "nay". AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A STREET ACCESS AND CIRCULATION PLAN FOR THAT SECTION OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY RAWHIDE CREEK, BEE STREET, FARMERS BRANCH LANE, AND FORD ROAD; SAID SECTION OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF FORD ROAD AND FARMERS BRANCH LANE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ( $ 200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. -DISCUSS STATUS OF RAWHIDE POOL. City Manager Paul West presented some slides showing the condition of Rawhide swimming pool . Mr. West stated that during the past summer when I ines were uncovered to repair leaks, they were found to be in an extremely deteriorated condition , and the east end of the pool has dropped approximately six inches since the pool was built nine years ago. Other problems relating to the overall condition of the pool include: inadequate pumps and filters, cracked pool hull, deteriorated decking, outdated and deteriorated valves and underwater lights, and general deterioration of the bath house. City Manager Paul West stated that after the Administration had studied the situation the following five items are possible courses of action: I. Abandon pool and build parking for library and park. Begin study of possibly building one competitive year round pool for Farmers Branch. 2. Repair and replace only those necessary items for operation. Estimated Cost: $18,500.00 3. Completely remodel and repair existing pool and bath house. Estimated Cost: $26,500.00 4. Abandon pool for parking, select new site and build 25 meter new pool. Estimated Cost: $128,000.00 (Does not include land) 5. Abandon Rawhide Pool and operate Showman as the only municipal pool. After some discussion on the amount of money it costs to operate a pool for one season, Councilman Flaherty made a motion to abandon Rawhide Pool and use this area to build parking for the library and park; and explore the feasibility of placing a pool at Temple Trail Park. Page 964. After some discussion of not naming a designated place for a new pool, Councilman Quevreaux requested that the motion to be amended as: to abandon Rawhide Pool and use this area to build parking for the library and park; and instruct the City Administration to develop a feasibility study of swimming pools in Farmers Branch. Councilman Flaherty accepted the amendment. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. All voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. 16.-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF ADDISON TO OVERLAY MARSH LANE FROM BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE NORTH TO BELT LINE ROAD. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Dallas County and the City of Addison to overlay Marsh Lane from Brookhaven Club Drive north to Belt Line Road. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17.-CONSIDER BIDS FOR A MODULAR AMBULANCE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Three bids were considered for a modular ambulance for the Fire Department. This ambulance would replace a 1969 model ambulance. The modular type vehicle would provide additional space for Emergency Medical Technicians to perform life saving techniques and allowance to carry additional equipment. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Swab Wagon Company in the amount of $16,321.90. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", award the bid to Swab Wagon Company in the amount of $16,321.90 for a modular ambulance for the Fire Department. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. -CONSIDER BIDS FOR A MOWING TRACTOR FOR THE PARK DEPARTMENT. The Council reviewed five bids that were received for a 70 HP mowing tractor. One bidder met all the specifications. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to Dalworth Tractor & Equipment Company of Dallas in the amount of $7,988.88 which met all the specifications. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to Dalworth Tractor & Equipment Company of Dallas in the amount of $7,988.88 for a mowing tractor for the Park Department. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. -CONSIDER BIDS FOR EARTH BORING MACHINE FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. The Council reviewed three bids that were received for one automatic 24" earth boring machine with augers and heads. The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to Moody-Day Company in the amount of $121928.00. Page 965. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binfordd, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to Moody-Day Company in the amount of $12,928.00 for a earth boring machine for the Utilities Department. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. -CONSIDER BIDS FOR A 1975 3/4 TON PICK-UP FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT. The Council reviewed two bids that were received for one 1975 3/4 ton pick-up for the Sanitation Department. One bid did not meet the specifications . The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder meeting the specifications. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to Jarmon Ford in the amount of $4,662.61 for a 1975 3/4 ton pick-up for the Sanitation Department. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21. -CONSIDER BIDS FOR A PICK-UP MOUNTED REAR LOADING PACKING UNIT FOR THE SANITATION DIVISION. The Council reviewed one bid received for one pick-up mounted rear loading packing unit. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to Industrial Disposal Company in the amount of $3,952.45 for a pick-up mounted rear loading packing unit for the Sanitation Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22. -CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Pau West gave a report on various projects and happenings of the various departments of the city. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22.a. -CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS TO BE ACTED UPON BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. The following topics of resolutions are recommendations to the League by the TML Legislative Committees. The City Council of Farmers Branch action will follow each topic. I . -Ask the Legislature to increase the present 1 ~ city sales tax to 2~, without requiring local option elections in each of the cities; No action was taken on this topic. 2. -Sponsor legislation to create a "Mass Transportation Trust Fund" financed by revenues on motor vehicle excise and sales taxes; A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", instructed that a resolution be prepared in opposition of this recommended topic and be presented at the TML meeting. 3. -Sponsor legislation to exempt cities from payment of state motor fuel taxes; A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", instructed that a resolution be prepared supporting this topic and be presented at the TML meeting. Page 966. 4. -Oppose any proposed amendments to the Texas Consititution that would permit cities to issue industrial development bonds. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", instructed that a resolution be prepared supporting this topic and be presented at the TML meeting. 5. -Sponsor a moderate municipal labor relations law (e.g., meet-and confer) the cities can live with, and seek the repeal of police-fire civil service and some of the more objectionable features of the police-fire collective bargaining statute; After some discussion, Councilman Flaherty made a motion to oppose the collective bargaining features of the present Act. Councilman McClung seconded the motion. The motion carried with Councilmen Flaherty, McClung and Binford voting "aye", Councilman Linn abstained, and Councilman Quevreaux voted "nay". 6. -Work with the State Department of Health to draft occupational safety and health legislation acceptable to the cities; Councilman Linn made a motion to take no action on this topic. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion and all voted "aye". 7. -Support the creation, on a local-option basis, of a State utility commission acceptable to the cities; Action on this topic was taken by the City Council in Agenda Item No. 6 of these minutes. 8. -Sponsor legislation to authorize all cities to create courts of record; Councilman Binford made a motion to take no action on this topic. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion and all voted "aye". 9. -Sponsor legislation to lower the population requirement for adoption of a Home Rule Charter to 1,500; Councilman Quevreaux made a motion to oppose this topic. Councilman Binford seconded. After some discussion, Councilman Binford withdrew his second to the motion. After further discussion, Councilman Linn seconded the motion. The motion failed 3 to 2 with Councilmen Quevreaux and Linn voting "aye", and Councilmen McClung, Flaherty and Binford voting "nay" . Councilman Linn made a motion to take no action on this topic. Councilman McClung seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to I with Councilmen Linn, McClung, Flaherty and Binford voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". 10. -Sponsor legislation to authorize all cities to fully utilize Community Development funds; Councilman Linn made a motion to take no action on this topic. Councilman Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye". II. -Support urban mass transportation legislation; A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", instructed that a resolution be prepared in opposition of this recommended topic and be presented at the TML meeting. Page 967. 12. -Sponsor legislation to enable cities to deal with development problems within their areas of extraterritorial jurisdiction; Councilman Quevreaux made a motion to take no action on this topic. Council- man Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye". 13. -Sponsor legislation to cure the "strip" annexation problem in the Municipal Annexation Act, and sponsor legislation to permit general law cities to annex unilaterally; Councilman Linn made a motion to take no action on this topic. Councilman McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye". 14. -Support housing finance/rehabilitation legislation. Councilman Linn made a motion to take no action on this topic. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion and all voted "aye". AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. Mr. Ray Thacker announced that the City of Farmers Branch is now a National approved designated Bicenntial city. Mr. Basil Weaver asked if Farmers Branch could renumber the streets according to Farmers Branch numbers. Mayor Grimmer told Mr. Weaver that the street naming and numbering were done by the Post Office. MAYOR GRIMMER ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND THERE ARE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Grimmer explained thatArticle 6252-17, Section 2 of the open meeting law provides that such item as Personnel Matters can be discussed in closed session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 23. EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matters There was discussion concerning the city's tour on November II, 1974. The discharging of the Electrical and Building Inspectors was discussed. An appointment to the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals was considered by the Council. There was discussion of the vacant place on the Library Board. THE MEETING WAS OPENED BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION. Appointment to Dangerous Building Board of Appeals. A motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", appointed Maurice Faber to serve as Alternate Place 2 on the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals for a term to expire August 15, 1976. Page 968. AGENDA ITEM NO. 24. ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of October 21, 1974 at 12:15 A.M. . z z I I Mayor G rge G. Gr' mer City Se7* J. W. Wade 1 1 Page 969.