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1978-12-04 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1978 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bill Binford Mayor Pro Tem Ken Ouevreaux Councilmen John Dodd Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Gene Matthews The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary J. W. Wade Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of December 4, 1978 to order at 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION Rev. Kay Overcas , pastor o the St. Paul Luthern Church, gave the invocation. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PLACING ITEM ON AGENDA. A ter some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed on the agenda as Item No. D.8-Discuss Ways of Getting Community Involvement. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 20, 1978 A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of City Council meeting of November 20, 1978, as submitted. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Bin or presented a ten year service away to Barbara Hudson of the Utilities Department and a five year service award to Teresa A. McDaniel of the Tax Division of the Finance Department, for their employment with the city. AGENDA ITEM NO. CA-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR A CHURCH IN A RESIDENTIAL R-2 ZONING DISTRICT. REO E TE BY THE L FIELD S EMBLY OF GOD CH RCH FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 950 AND 930 SUNBECK CIRCLE, BEING TRACTS 2, 3, AND OF BLOCK A OF THE NBECK ADDITION. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing. Section 8-102 of the City's Vol. 30, Page 45. Zoning Ordinance requires a Specific Use Permit to establish a church use in a residential zoning district. The Sunbeck Addi- tion is within an R-2 Zoning District. Love Field Assembly of God Church owns lots 2, 3 and 4 of Block A of the Sunbeck Addi- tion. The Love Field Assembly of God Church plans a church building for the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the Specific Use Permit be denied. Mayor Binford reported of the Council receiving a letter from Pastor Burchett requesting that the public hearing be continued until December 18, 1978. Because of being advertised as a public hearing, Mayor Binford announced the public hearing open. The following spoke in favor of the request. Rev. Weldon Burchett, pastor of the Love Field Assembly of God Church, read the letter requesting the Council to reset the meeting until December 18th. The purpose of the request would give extended time to check all feasibilities concerning land that is available in the community for possible relocation. Rev. Burchett also questioned the City Council of the possibility of trading the land in question for land that is city owned. The following spoke in opposition of the request. Mr. Charles Howard, 2923 N. Sunbeck Circle, opposed the request. He stated that the property owners were not against churches but the area is zoned residential and would like for it to remain residential property. Two churches already exist in the area and there are problems of traffic, drainage and noise. Mr. Howard stated that if the street would have to be improved to carry the extra traffic and these improvements would cost the property owners a tremondous amount. The cost to the church would be tremondous also. He requested the street to remain with the country lane effect and the area for residential purposes only. Mr. George Ruddell, 2906 N. Sunbeck Circle, opposed the request. Mr. Ruddell reported of deed restrictions being placed on the property in the Sunbeck Circle Addition when it was deve- loped as single-family residential lots, Mr. Ruddell opposed to the improvement of the street, the cost of the improvements if improved, increased traffic, and of drainage from the church parking lots. Mr. Forrest Garb, 2973 N. Sunbeck Circle, opposed the request. Mr. Garb opposed any improvements to the street because of the cost to the property owners; anything that would increase the traffic on the circle; parking of vehicles on the sides of the street and in drives; and to any construction other than residential homes. Mr. Garb stated that he did not want to speak against the church but their homes were built first and the church does not yet exist. He believed the proposal is not the best use for the land. He requested the Council to retain the residential atmosphere on Sunbeck Circle. Vol. 30, Page 46. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Ouevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some discussion between members of the City Council and members of the audience relating to deed restrictions; and of the fact of the time limitation of one year before the request could be brought back before the Planning and Zoning Commission; a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting If aye", denied the request for the Specific Use Permit as requested by the Love Field Assembly of God Church, as recommended the the Planning and Zoning Commission. MAYOR BINFORD RECOGNIZED AND WELCOMED STUDENTS FROM R. L. TURNER HI H CHOOL SENIOR GOVERT.HENT CLASES WJ-TO WERE IN ATTENDANCE. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR A GARAGE, IN A PD-5__(C7_ ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY BOBBY H..ACKLER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13212 BEE STREET. Mayor Bi.n or opens the public hearing. The property at 13212 Bee Street is located within PD-5(C) Zoning District. Existing improve- ments on the property consist of a masonery building that was pre- viously used as a Maytag Dealership. Mr. Hackler would like to convert the property to a garage operation and more specifically use the existing masonery building for auto parts sales store and construct an additional building on the property to house an automobile body shop. The Zoning Ordinance requires a Specific Use Permit to operate a garage use in a Commercial Zoning Dist- rict. Mr. Hackler owns the property to the south of and adjoining 13212 Bee Street. Mr. Hackler conducts a garage operation on the adjoining property. Mr. Hackler also owns a parking lot along the west side of Bee Street. Mr. Hackler has stated that all automobiles waiting for repairs will be kept within the screened area and out of sight of the public. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit be granted with the conditions that there be no storage or parking of vehicles waiting for repairs outside of the fenced area, and Mr. Hackler submit a revised site plan including the property at 13212 Bee Street and other properties that he owns and that the site plan show any changes or alterations proposed for the property at 13212 Bee Street and to include parking, trash recepticals, etc. Mr. Bobby Hackler was present in behalf of his request. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak in favor or in opposition to the request, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Ouevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Vol. 30, Page 47. A discussion was held between members of the City Council and Mr. Hackler pertaining to the appearance of existing facilities; and the site plan submitted for the three parcels of property that Mr. Hackler proposes to use for his business. The site plan includes the following: 1. One parcel at the northeast corner of Valley View Lane and Bee Street currently being used for garage purposes. 2. One parcel north of Valley View and west of Bee Street being used as a parking area for the existing garage use. 3. The property at 13212 Bee Street proposed for garage uses. The site plan indicates a proposed new addition to be used as an auto body shop at 13212 Bee,Street, retail parking for the pro- posed parts store, and refuse container location. The plan indicates a driveway approximately 54.5 feet wide. City Ordinance limits driveways to 40' maximum in width. Mr. Hackler stated that all vehicles waiting for repair will be within the enclosed area. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 12231 approving Mr. Hackler's request. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMO- BILE REPAIR GARAGE AT 13212 BEE STREET LOCATED WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT NO. 5 WHICH ALLOWS COMMERCIAL USES; ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; PRO- VIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNC- TIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR A TUNE-UP SHOP IN AN LR- ONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY WILLIAM PAUL WEATHERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 000 JOSEY LANE. Mayor Bi.n or opened the public hearing. The City's Zoning Ordi- nance requires a Specific Use Permit to operate a Tune-Up in an LR-2 Zoning District. Mr. Paul Weathers, the owner of Texas Tune-Up Corporation, would like to install a tune-up shop on the property at 14000 Josey Lane. The property is within Planning Development Area No. 3, which allows LR-2 uses. A Specific Use Permit is required. Existing improvements on the property consist of a building and canopy which originally housed a Shell Service Station. The building is now occupied by a lawnmower repair business. Mr. Weathers has stated that his Tune-up Shop will do only tune-ups, oil changes, lubrications, and engine analysis. Carburators, or other engine repairs will not be done on the property. Vol. 30, Page 48. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit be issued with the condition that the Specific Use Permit originally issued for the lawnmower repair shop be repealed and that a site plan showing landscaping be submitted. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone desiring to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The following spoke: Mrs. Richard Clark, 13970 Montvale, spoke in opposition of the request. Mrs. Clark lives directly across the street from the subject property on the corner of Josey Lane and Montvale. She objected to anything that would cause more traffic and noise in this area. She feels this will decrease the value of her property. There being no other person wishing to speak, a motion by Council- man Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. The members of the Council discussed with Mrs. Clark her objections to the request and of the operations of the proposed tune-up shop. After the discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion that the Specific Use Permit be granted to allow a tune-up shop at 14000 Josey Lane by adopting the following captioned Ordinance No. 1224: Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Johnson, Dodd and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilmen Matthews and Quevreaux voting "nay". Caption of Ordinance No. 1224 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING .ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A TUNE-UP SHOP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14000 JOSEY LANE IN PD-3 (LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL CON- DITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR OUTSIDE SALES IN A. Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing. The City's Zoning Ordi- nance requires a Specific Use Permit to conduct outside sales in Light Industrial Zoning Districts. Mr. Frederick Harris operates the service station and produce stand located at 2420 Valwood Park- way. The property is within a Light Industrial Zoning District. Mr. Harris would like to have seasonal outside sales of plants, firewood, Christmas trees, pumpkins, watermelons, pottery, wrought iron, railroad ties, potting soil, fertilizer, whisky barrels, plaster ware, and trees on the property. The property is leased from Dal-Rich Oil Company. Vol. 30, Page 49. The Planning and Zoning Commission has requested Mr. Harris to submit a site plan of his property showing the areas proposed for parking, outside displays, and outside storage. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit be granted with the following conditions: a. Seasonal displays must extend no more than 13' from the north edge of the building and 30' east from the west edge of the building. b. Two more parking spaces are to be added at the north- west corner of the property and the firewood in those areas to be removed. C. Firewood and Christmas tree sales be excluded from the Specific Use Permit. d. That the City Council waive the $50.00 fee for the permits required to conduct Christmas tree and firewood sales. e. An up-to-date, to scale site plan be submitted. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone desiring to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The following spoke: Mr. Frederick Harris spoke in behalf of the request and presented a revised site plan. There being no other person wishing to speak, a motion by Council- man Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some discussion between members of the City Council and Mr. Harris relating to parking spaces, ownership of the property and placement of items on the property, Councilman Johnson made a motion to deny the request of Mr. Harris' for a Specific Use Permit for outside sales. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Johnson, Quevreaux, Haggerty and Matthews voting "aye", and Councilman Dodd voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR A SEWER LINE EASEH Councilman Haggerty requested that this item be Placed on the agenda. Councilman Haggerty requested discussion from the members of the City Council on the request for a sewer line easement for a tract of property located in the city limits of Carrollton adjacent to the city limits of Farmers Branch. Councilman Haggerty reported of the request being denied by a letter from the Administration to the City of Carrollton for a reason that the city had other unresolved problems with Carrollton. The tract of land surrounds the Farmers Branch landfill area at the northwestern intersection of Valley View Lane and Wallace Road. The property is under plans for development for an industrial park by Connell Development Company and is in need of a sewer line to tie into the main TRA line. Councilman Haggerty reported that no attempt has been made pre- Vol. 30, Page 50. L I~ - viously by the City to solve any of the long-time problems with Carrollton. Councilman Haggerty stated that he of this property would benefit the Farmers Branch School District and Branch to hold up the request. believes that the development Levee District and the Carrollton- he sees no benefit for Farmers Councilman Dodd suggested that the Councils of the two cities get together and discuss the various problems for possible solutions. Councilman Matthews pointed out that the City has submitted to Carrollton a list of the various items for negotiation which Farmers Branch has not had a reply. Councilman Johnson pointed out that the developer knew when he bought the property that sewer facilities were not available to this property. Councilman Haggerty replied that Connell did know that sewer facilities were not available when they bought the property but they felt they would not have any problems in getting the sewer line easements. After more discussion, Mayor Binford stated that he believes the two City Councils need to meet and try to work out various pro- blems between the two cities. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER CITY LIMIT ADJUSTMENT WITH THE CITY 0 A R LLTON THROUGH THE HUNT PROPERTY. Councilman Haggerty requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Councilman Haggerty requested discussion from the members of the City Council on a request for an adjustment in the city limit boundary line south of Valwood Parkway and west of I.H. 35 in the Levee District. Councilman Haggerty reported that through an error it was determined that a slight skew appears on the property and a request was made by an engineer for the property owner to adjust the boundary to eliminate the skew. The request was tabled by the City Council. Mr. Jose Novoa, of Albert H. Halff Associates, Inc. representing the property owners, Hunt Investment Corporation, stated that the purpose of the adjustment request was to make the lot depth in Carrollton as well as in Farmers Branch and to avoid the skew. All that will be done is that 30 feet will be taken from one end and added to the other end with a net change of approximately 23,000 sq.ft. of land. City Manager Paul West stated that the city received preliminary drawings of the proposal on Friday, December 1, 1978 and he sees no problem in what they would like to develop on the site in Farmers Branch. Vol. 30, Page 51. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Matthews, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", instructed the City Admin- istration to prepare the necessary paperwork involved in annexing and disannexing those properties in question. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-DISCUSSION TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MARSH LANE AND WOODED CREEK DRIVE. Mayor Bin or gave the o owing in ormation from a memo to the Council from the Administration: At the last City Council meeting, the residents of the Wooded Creek subdivision requested the City investigate the possibility of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Wooded Creek Drive with Marsh Lane. The residents cited inordinately long delays in both entering and leaving this subdivision and a fear for their safety when they are proceeding through this intersection as criteria for requesting some type of traffic control at this location. The evaluation, performed by the City Staff, may be summarized as follows: 1. The only residents to be helped by the installation of a traffic signal at this location would be the residents of Wooded Creek. 2. The initial cost of installing a traffic signal at this location would be approximately $17,500. 3. The installation of a traffic signal at this location would not appreciably affect the traffic pattern on Marsh Lane and would not improve traffic safety in terms of reducing traffic accidents. 4. The Thoroughfare Plan does call for Marsh Lane to be a major thoroughfare. If Marsh Lane were widened to the proposed thoroughfare status, the congestion pro- blem on Marsh Lane would be alleviated and a traffic signal would not be required at this location. If a signal were erected at this time, it would most likely be very difficult to remove the signal once it has been installed. This would mean the existing signal would have to be altered, at an additional estimated cost of $20,000 to conform to the new roadway status. The City Staff recommends that a traffic signal not be installed at this location. After some discussion relating to the design of a signal that will trip to green when traffic is in need of getting onto Marsh Lane from Wooded Creek and flashing caution light in operation otherwise, Councilman Matthews made a motion to authorize the the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Marsh Lane and Wooded Creek Drive. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. After further discussion, the motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Matthews, Dodd and Quevreaux voting "aye", and Councilmen Johnson and Haggerty voting "nay". Vol. 30, Page 52. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1222 ESTABLISH- ING NO PARKING ON PORTION OF WOODED CREEK DRIVE. Mayor Bin ford gave the following in ormation rom a memo to the City Council from the Administration: The residents of Wooded Creek requested, through the general survey made of them, that "No Parking" be allowed on the north side of Wooded Creek Drive from Marsh Lane east to the 90° turn of Wooded Creek Drive. Proposed Ordinance No. 1222 prohibits parking on the north side of this section of street and declares an emergency so that the "No Parking'restriction would take effect immediately. The property owners who would be directly affected by this Ordinance were mailed notices making them aware of this pending action so that if they desired they could be present at the McPti.na. Councilman Ouevreaux made a statement that he did not believe the restriction on the north side only would eliminate the problem. After more discussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion to adopt the following captioned Ordinance No. 1222: Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Dodd, Haggerty, Johnson and Matthews voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". Caption of Ordinance No. 1222 is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY TIME ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WOODED CREEK DRIVE FROM ITS POINT OF INTER- SECTION WITH MARSH LANE TO A POINT TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET EAST; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE TO POST SIGNS; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 78-027 GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM. Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: During the past two years, there has been discussion among city employees questioning the value received from Social Security contributions. The feeling seems to be that a study might find that more acceptable alter- native benefits could be provided with the money being spent. The area most often mentioned is improvement of retirement system and supplementary insurance. The increases in Social Security taxes beginning January 1, 1979, and the fact that the cities of Addison and Arlington have given notice to withdraw has inten- sified this discussion. A city that has been a member of Social Security for five years is entitled to leave the system. After notifying the Social Security Administration of intent to with- draw, there is a two-year waiting period for the termination to take effect. The City may reverse the decision at any point during the two-year period, but loses the option upon termination. Payment of Social Security taxes continue during this interim period. December 31 of each year is the deadline for a city to serve notice of intent to withdraw. The two-year waiting then begins on January 1. Vol. 30, Page 53. After some discussion, Councilman Matthews made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 78-027 that provides for giving Social Security Administration notice of intent to withdraw from Social Security. Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Matthews, Haggerty, Johnson and Dodd voting "aye" and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay' AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6- CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY/SCHOOL LEASE AGREEMENT. Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: The Farmers Branch-Carrollton Independent School District requests the signing of an amendment to the City-School Lease Agreement. The amendment will remove the Valwood Elementary School Baseball Field from the City-School lease agreement. This will release the City from any responsibility for maintenance, scheduling and expenses related to lights and water. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign an amendment to the City-School Lease Agreement. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7-DISCUSS MEETING DATES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1979. Mayor Bin or explained that the first regular Council meeting date for the month of January falls on January 1st. After some discussion, Councilman Haggerty made a motion to set the date of January lst as the first meeting date for January. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Haggerty, Quevreaux and Dodd voting "aye", and Councilmen Johnson and Matthews voting "nay". Councilman Johnson made a motion that the city employees having to work on January lst be paid overtime, since its a holiday. Councilman Matthews seconded the motion. After more discussion, Councilman Matthews withdrew his second to the motion and Councilman Johnson withdrew his motion. Councilman Johnson made a motion to rescind the previous action of the Council and set the date of January 15 as the only Council meeting date in January, unless an emergency occurs and deems necessary for the Mayor to call a special meeting. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Johnson, Dodd, Quevreaux and Matthews voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8-DISCUSS WAYS OF GETTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Councilman Dodd requested this item be placed on the agenda. Councilman Dodd reported of the members of the Council attending the National League of Cities Conference in St. Louis and hearing Dr. George Gallop give results of a survey dealing with citizens interest of getting involved with their communities. Councilman Dodd gave statistics of the survey. The survey showed the highest Vol. 30, Page 54. interest was getting involved with the improvements of their neighborhood. The survey indicated that citizens that would be interested in getting involved did not know how to go about letting the proper authorities know of their interest or had they been asked to volunteer. Councilman Dodd stated that the City Council has always been very interested in getting citizen participation. He proposed that the Council ask the City Administration to come back to the Council by the end of January with suggestions on how the city could better communicate with the citizens, and determine interest and objectives of the citizens throughout the year 1979. This could possibly be done by establishing goals for Farmers Branch which would require citizen input. The members of the Council expressed that the time would be well spent in investigating any effort for citizen involvement and the development of a positive program for 1979. Further discussion related to possibly have a work session. Councilman Haggerty opposed to having a work session he would rather see it placed on the agenda at an open meeting of the Council for discussion. Councilman Haggerty suggested the Council Meeting Agenda be posted in the Sunday edition of the local Sunday newspaper. He also suggested that at the time of City elections to have referendums on the ballot on items that would give the Council some direction as to the desire of the citizens. The Council agreed that the agenda should be published in the Sunday local paper and that the Administration do a study for suggestions of getting citizens involved in the community. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. a. Refuse Sacks After reviewing the two bids received, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for 1,300,000 refuse sacks to St. Regis Paper Company at $170.50 per 1000 for a total price of $221,650.00. City Manager Paul West reported that the sacks delivery time has been changed to the months of February and July instead of March and September, b. Knuckle Boom Mechanism After reviewing the two bids received, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for a knuckle boom mechanism to Commerical Body for the amount of $12,346.00. Vol. 30, Page 55. c. Roll-On, Roll-Off Water Tank After reviewing the only bid received for a roll-on, roll-off water tank which did not meet the city's specifications, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", rejected the bid received and authorized the readvertisement for bids. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Mr. Steve Korioth, 277Z Bay Meadows Circle, asked what was a knuckle boom mechanism and its function. City Manager Paul West explained. Mrs. Carol Dingman, 3605 Tanglewood Circle, commented giving cost figures on the installation of a signal light for the residents of that area versus the cost per citizen of Farmers Branch to provide a paramedical program. She stated that she wanted to point this out to the Council. 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 CONTEM- PLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Discuss Personnel Matters Appointments to the Hospital Board Authority and the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of appeals were discussed. b. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation No discussion was held on this item. c. Discuss Land Acquisition A discussion was held on a Sanitary Sewer Easement being needed from Dallas Power & Light Company to provide sanitary sewer service to one of the businesses located on Proton Road. City Manager Paul West gave a report on the possibility of securing property in Hebron for future landfill facilities. THE MEETING RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.2-NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", reappointed Jim Upfield to serve another two year term on the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority Board of Directors, conditioned upon his acceptance of the appointment. Vol. 30, Page 56. AGENDA ITEM F.3-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PENDING AND CONTEM- PLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. There was no discussion on this item,t ere ore nee no action. AGENDA ITEM F.4-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Matthews, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a sanitary sewer easement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas Power & Light Company in order to provide sewer service to one of the businesses located on Proton Road. Councilman Johnson made a motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed with a contract for the purchase of the properties as described as Tract A & B for possible future landfill faci- lities and to initiate the purchase of both properties at a price not to exceed $2,800.00 per acre on Tract A and $2,660.00 per acre on Tract B; and if failing to accomplish both properties, authorization is given to make every attempt to effect the pur- chase of Tract B. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Johnson, Quevreaux, Dodd and Matthews voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay" AGENDA ITEM NO. G.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Counci man Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of December 4, 1978 at 10:55 P.M.. Ma or Bill Bin rd ,J, a 7cretary Vol._ 30, Page 57.