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1977-02-07 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 7, 1977 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor George Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem Bill Binford Councilmen: John Dodd Fred Johnson Ken Quevreaux W. R. Linn Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney Ray Hutchison City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of February 7, 1977 to order at 7:30 p.m.. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. -INVOCATION Glenn Moore gave the invocation. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed the following items on the agenda: Agenda Item 5. A. -Hear Presentation and Invitation to Fuzz 'N Huddle Basketball Game. Requested by Norman Hatfield, President of the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Adult Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Agenda Item 12.A. -Consider Letter of Request from the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority. Agenda Item 16.A. -Consider Resolution Opposing Legislation Requiring Mandatory Withholding of Dues to Employee Associations. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. -APPROVAL OF MINUTES After consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as submitted of the City Council meeting of January 17, 1977. After consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as submitted of the Special City Council meeting of February 1, 1977. Vol. 26, Page 103. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. -PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Grimmer presented service awards for employment with the city to the following: Kenneth Chambers of the Fire Department for 15 ,years of service; Don Smith of the Park Department for 5 years of service; and, Dwight Tutton of the Police Department for 5 years of service. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. -PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE 117 EMPLOYEE FOR. CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN SLOGAN. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Each City employee was asked to submit their suggestions for a slogan to be used during the annual Farmers Branch Clean-Up Weeks scheduled March 19th through April 2nd. One day off is to be awarded to the employee with the winning slogan. A committee of department heads met and selected the winning slogan of: Spring Into Clean-Up. This slogan was submitted by Rudy Tumminello of the Fire Department. Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of achievement to Rudy Tumminello. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the slogan "Spring Into Clean-Up" submitted by Rudy Tumminello as the official slogan of the Farmers Branch Clean-Up Weeks scheduled March 19th through April 2nd, 1977. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. -PRESENTATION FOR. APPROVAL OF PLAN OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. Mrs. Rita Clark, Vice President of the Friends of the Library, presented the following statement of request: The Friends of the Farmers Branch Library would like to put together a collection of original works of art done by artists of this area. This collection would include paintings, drawings, sculpture and other three dimensional works. This collection would then be presented to the Manske Memorial Library to be used to beautify the library and to be available to library patrons on a loan basis. The Friends of the Library will be spending approximately $1, 500. 00 on this collection, no individual item is to cost over $100.00. It is to be emphasized that in putting this collection together, the quality of any artist's work will not be judged. The basis of judgement will be what is thought the people of the community will like. Insofar as possible, the Friends of the Library would like to have the public choose their favorites at local art shows. The Friends of the Library feel that original works of art offer something that even the finest reproductions lack. In putting together this collection, it is hoped it will add to the quality of the library service and also make people aware of the local artists. The Friends of the Library also hope to include work from local high school student to help people realize that the local schools are doing an excellent job of teaching the fine arts. The Friends of the Library plan to take six months to a year to accumulate this collection. Each addition to the collection will be screen by the Board of the Friends and approved by the head librarian before its purchase. Vol. 26, Page 104. The Friends of the Library are asking the City Council's approval at this time as they would not want to spend this money only to find that the Council did not feel it would be an appropriate addition to the library. After consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the plan as submitted by the Friends of the Library. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.A. -HEAR. PRESENTATION AND INVITATION TO FUZZ 'N HUDDLE BASKETBALL GAME. REQUESTED BY NORMAN HATFIELD, PRESIDENT OF THE FARMERS BRANCH-CARR.OLLTON ADULT CHAPTER. OF FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES. Since Mr. Hatfied had not arrived at the meeting at this time and to give him more time to appear, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", delayed this item for consideration at this time. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. -CONSIDER. PASSING ORDER CALLING THE APRIL 2, 1977 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", passed an order calling that an election be held in the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, on the 2nd day of April, 1977 for the purpose of electing Councilmen for Place 1, 3 and 5; and appointed Wayne Glenn to serve as Election Judge and Mrs. Gene Poulsen to serve as Alternate Election Judge, conditioned upon their acceptance of the appointment. It was announced that the polling place will be the Walter Manske Memorial Library. AGENDA ITEM NO. -CONSIDER DALLAS WATER. RATE CASE. City Manager Paul West reported on the city's financial condition of the Water & Sewer fund in relations to various water rates based on annual costs studied by the city staff. Mr. West reported of the City of Dallas adopting an ordinance establishing new rates that would go into effect February 1, 1977. The ordinance provided two rates: One was a temporary rate of an increase of approximately 21. 3% of our present rate which would be effective from February 1 to July 1, with a condition that the Farmers Branch City Council and the Grand Prairie City Council pass a resolution saying they would not oppose those rates. The other set of higher rates would be put in effect as of February 1, 1977 if Farmers Branch City Council or Grand Prairie failed to pass such resolution by March 1, 1977. Mr. West expressed concern about the impact upon the city's financial condition at the end of this fiscal year if these rates are changed. The information chart below was presented by the City Manager for information to and discussion by the City Council. The figures in the chart are based with the deficit cash position of $59, 461. 88 on October, 1976. Vol. 26, Page 105. - - - ESTIMATED 10--1--77 PER M ANNUAL CASH BALANCE RATE GALLON COST (DEFICIT) Present $.3071 $505,592.00 -0- Pending before Water Rights Comm. $.2546 $419,159.00 $86,433.00 Interim 2-1 thru 6-30-77* $.3772 $621,000.00 ($174,870.00) Effective 7-1-77 $.3977 $654,797.00 ($208,667.00) W.R.C. Examiners Recom.$_1889 $312,641.00 $192,951.00 The above charges are based on actual usage and purchases of water duri: 1976. Mr. West reported of having filed a petition with the Water Rights Commission on the new rates for a ruling of fair and reasonable rates by the. Commission. Mr. West stated that a ruling by the Commission on the rates in effect prior to February 1, 1977 is supposed to be presented on March 15, 1977. Mr. West stated that it is anticipated that both Dallas and Farmers Branch will appeal the ruling. It is also anticipated that it will take approximately - 2 years for this to reach a final decision. Mr. West stated that he wanted to present a summary of the financial condition position of the Water & Sewer funds and let 'the Council know the position the city will'be in as of September 30, 1977. The Council discussed the information in the chart with the City Manager and the Finance Director. There was discussion of the importance that the city maintain a break even status in the water operation because of the indenture clauses in the water bonds provided the city will not provide water at a deficit. After more discussion, a motion by Counciman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", instructed the City Administration to initiate a study to bring back to the Council relative to the amount of increase that would be necessary in order to achieve a zero balance by October 1, 1977 presuming that the most punitive rate is in effect. Vol. 26, Page 106. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. -PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER. REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN AN OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY COLONIAL SAVINGS AND LOAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13305 JOSEY LANE. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the request of Colonial Savings and Loan for a specific use permit to erect a general business pole sign in front of the building at 13305 Josey Lane which is in an Office Zoning District. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the specific use permit be granted with the condition that the sign be located behind the required 25' building setback line. Mr. Larry Smith, Vice President of Colonial Savings and Loan, was present in behalf of the request. Mr. Smith stated they would like to place the sign on the south side of the building and have no objection of placing it behind the front building line as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak in opposition to the request. No one spoke. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. There was discussion between Mr. Smith and the Council. Mr. Smith stated that the sign would be 20' in height and 8' across the top . It would be made of metal with a plexiglass front. The sign will be illuminated and will be on an automatic time to come on at dark and off at 11:00 p.m.. After more consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1125 that granted the specific use permit for a general business sign at 13305 Josey Lane as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; BY APPROVING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR. A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN IN AN OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT; SAID OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT BEING LOCATED AT 13305 JOSEY LANE; REQUIRING SAID SIGN TO COMPLY WITH CURE ENT ZONING AND SIGN ORDINANCE STANDARDS; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR. EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Vol. 26, Page 107. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. A . -HEAR. PRESENTATION AND INVITATION TO FUZZ 'N HUDDLE BASKETBALL GAME. REQUESTED BY NORMAN HATFIELD, PRESIDENT OF THE FARMERS BRANCH-CAR.R.OLLTON ADULT CHAPTER. OF FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES. Mr. Norman Hatfield, President of the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Adult Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, issued a special invitation to the members of the City Council to attend the Fuzz N Huddle benefit basket- ball game to be held on February 8th, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the R. L. Turner High School Gymnasium. Mr. Hatfield stated that the benefit game is sponsored by the Adult Chapter with the R. L. Turner High School Student Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The Fuzz will be represented by the Farmers Branch and Carrollton Police Departments and the Huddle will be represented by the R. L. Turner Varsity Football Team. The admission charge will be $1. 00 for Adults and 75 for Students, with all proceeds going to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization. Mr. Hatfield stated that Clark Lawrence, Oscar Roan and Bill Krisher will be the special guest speakers. Mr. Hatfield issued the Council members a citation for appearing which is to be redeemed for $1.00 at the game, and invited all the audience to attend this event. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. -PUBLIC HEARING. CONSIDER. REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR. A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN IN PD-14 (MF-2, O) ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY INSURANCE FROM CNA FOR. THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2915 L. B. J. FREEWAY. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the request of CNA Insurance for a specific use permit for a general business sign at 2915 L. B. J. Freeway which is in PD-14 (MF-2,Q) zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the specific use permit be granted. Mrs. Lorraine Patterson, General Services Manager of CNA Insurance, was present in behalf of the request. CNA Insurance Company occupies a portion of the building located at 2915 L. B. J. Freeway. They would like to erect 2 signs on the building to advertise their business. The signs are 3' x 61, and would be located one on each side of the facia on the south side of the building. Mrs. Patterson stated that the style of the sign is the "CNA" logo. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present wishing to speak in opposition to the request. No one spoke. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Vol. 26, Page 108. There was discussion between Mrs. Patterson and the Council members. Mrs. Patterson stated that the signs would be 3' x 6' and placed on the highest point of the building for identity to be seen from L. B. J. Freeway. She stated that CNA Insurance has a 5 year lease and there would be no question of~ whether or not it would be renewed because the office is planning on expanding their facilities. Mr. Patterson explained that all types of public traffic would be coming to their offices because it is a servicing office for the insurance company. The sign is to be of galvanized steel with internal illunination. Mrs. Patterson stated that the building management, Trans- land Management, is agreeable to identify the building with the CNA logo. The Council members expressed concerned over the possibility of the changing of management which might involve requests for additional signs of various tenants causing a proliferation of signs all over the building. Councilman Linn discussed with Mrs. Patterson the fact that there have been numerous other requests for signs by the management of this particular location and the Council has upheld the requirements of the Sign Ordinance on each request. After more discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to deny the request for the specific use permit for a general business sign at 2915 L. B. J. Freeway. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 0 with Councilmen Johnson, Quevreaux, Binford and Linn voting "aye". Councilman Dodd disqualified himself from voting on this matter because he does business with this company. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. -DISCUSS FYKE ROAD. Mr. Al Adams of 2975 Bergen requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Mr. Al Adams told of an accident involving his son while crossing Fyke Road at Cochise with his bicycle. He explained that since the accident occurred on the south side of Fyke, they had to wait 40 minutes for the Sheriff's Department to get there to investigate the accident. He stated that as a parent living on the southside of Fyke Road and on the west side of Webb Chapel, he would like to have better protection for his children going and coming from school. Mr. Adams suggested the following: 1. Possibly students from R. L. Turner volunteering to patrol the cross walks at the intersections where the children do have to cross. This maybe could be worked out between the school and the students given credit in someway. 2. Construct a sidewalk with curb and gutter the length of the south- side of Fyke Road, from Cochise to Webb Chapel Road. 3. Police Patrol the intersection of Fyke and Webb Chapel more regularly. Vol. 26, Page 109. There was discussion between the City Manager and the members of the City Council concerning the cost of the sidewalk if extended from Cochise to Webb Chapel. City Manager Paul West stated the Administration estimated the cost to be $1, 000. 00, and would be installed by the city forces. After more discussion of having the intersection of Fyke and Webb Chapel patrolled more, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", instructed the City Administration to go ahead and install the sidewalk from Cochise to Webb Chapel, and follow up with instruction of enforcement of the intersection of Fyke and Webb Chapel Poads. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. -CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REVISING THE STREET -P LAN FOR. THE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN WEBB CHAPEL AND TEMPLETON TRAIL, NORTH OF L. B. J. FREEWAY. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The existing street plan for this area was adopted approximately 3 years ago. This street plan anticipated the extension of the frontage road on the north side of L. B. J. Freeway and the connection of a north-south street to this frontage road extension. This connection is believed to be necessary for the satisfactory circulation of traffic with the existing street plan. The problem with this plan is that its completion requires action and participation by both the City of Dallas and the Texas Highway Department. The possibility that the Highway Depart- ment will approve this extension is now considered to be less likely than was believed at the time of the plan's adoption. Mr. Jack Bailey, representing the owners developing the property other than that. owned by the Authority, stated the reason for the request at this time relates to the development of a medical office building. Two street plans were presented by Mr. Bailey. The recommended plan shows the streets through the property connecting into Morningstar. The alternate plan shows the streets through the property connecting into Morningstar and with an access road off the service road of L. B. J. Freeway. Mr. Bailey requested consideration of the recomended plan in order that they could proceed with the construction of the medical office building. A third plan was displayed. This plan was drawn just an an alternate and not recommended by the Hospital people or the city. This street plan shows one street circling through the Hospital property from Webb Chapel Road. Mr. Fernando Aguilar, 3647 Morningstar, spoke in behalf of several persons living in the area of Morningstar. He opposed the extension of the street from the Hospital property to Morningstar. He stated there would-be more traffic in the residential area where there already is a school, churches, a park and a children's crosswalk from L. B. J. He stated they were all concerned for the safety of the children in the area. Vol. 26, Page 110. Mrs. Carol Dingman, 3605 Tanglewood Circle, inquired if there was any estimates taken on the number of vehicles that would be coming and going into the Hospital property. from Marsh Lane on Morningstar. Mr. Bailey answered that he knew of no estimates. Mr. Pete Brock, 3651 Morningstar, asked as to what type of zoning was on _ the property west of the proposed new building along L. B. J. Freeway. Mr. Bailey answered that it was PD zoning. Mrs. Cynthia Stanaland, 12220 Brisbane, urged the Council not to extend the street through the residential area. Mrs. Jessie Castro, 3547 Morningstar, stated she was very concerned about the safety of the children in the area. Mrs. Kastro asked if the subject would be postponed would the property owners be notified of the next meeting. Mayor Grimmer informed that notices would not be sent out but they could check with the city hall to see if on the agenda before a meeting, and, also, they could watch for articles in the newspaper. Mrs. Mike Cantebury, 3549 Cloverdale, stated they were primarily concerned about the dangerous condition created for their children if the street were put through. The Council ex-pressed concern of directing traffic from the Hospital into the residential area if Morningstar is extended. The Council discussed contacting the State Highway Department with the approach of the need and necessity of an access road to the Hospital property from L. B. J.. It was discussed to present the need for the access to the Highway Department only that portion of the property that is being developed at this time and not the undeveloped portion to the east. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", requested the City Administration to further study this situation for an alternate or other possible street plan. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. -CONSIDER. REQUEST FOR. REVISING THE DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT FOR. BROOKHAVEN HOSPITAL AREA. There was discussion of whether or not this item could be considered at this time. After conference with the City Attorney, City Manager Paul West stated that there is an existing street plan in effect and if the Council approves the plan as it applies in the developer's contract, this would affect only the portion where the office building is to be built and not the uhdeveloped property to the east. Vol. 26, Page 111. Mr. West stated that the Council would still have control over the property east of this development because any development would require plat and site plan approval by the Council. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", approved addendum to the developer's contract for the Brookhaven Hospital area. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12.A. -CONSIDER. LETTER. OF REQUEST FROM THE FARMERS BRANCH HOSPITAL AUTHORITY. Mayor Grimmer stated that this item pertains to the letter received by the city from the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority concerning the request the city made to the Authority regarding the feasibility study for a paramedical program. City Manager Paul West reported that the Brookhaven Hospital Authority received a proposal from Arthur Young and Company for making the study for paramedical services. Brookhaven Management Company is willing to pay for the first phase of the st udy. The Authority is wanting to know whether or not the city would be willing to pay for the 2nd and 3rd phases of the study. Mr. West recommended tha` the City Council make no commitment as to future action is concerned until the Council receives the lst phase of the study. Mr. Ray Flaherty, 12220 Challaburton, a member of the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority, stated that it was his opinion as that of Mr. West to receive Phase #1 of the study before making a decision for the future. Mr. Jack Bailey stated that the study would cost between $36, 000. to $38, 000. Mr. Bailey told of programs in some surrrounding areas that have paramedical services. He stated that the Authority Board wanted to know if this information for the study was what the Council intended and if not,what was the intent of the Council's request. There was Council discussion of not wanting to make future commitments or obligations by the Council for the study because of unknown facts and figures. After more discussion of the Council wishing to receive, review and study Phase 1 before further consideration given, Councilman Linn made a motion that the City Council prefers to receive and study Phase I of the study prior to making a decision. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried with all voting "aye". 11 Vol. 26, Page. 112. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER. TO SIGN A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN LASTING PRODUCTS AND THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AND ACCEPTING A HOLD HARM- LESS AGREEMENT. The proposed contract provides for the installation of the required public improvements for the Lasting Products addition. This property is not platted at this time. Lasting Products has submitted for approval of a final plat and all public improvements will be installed according to the provisions of this contract before issuance of building permits. Mr. Norman Harper of Raymond L. Goodson Engineers, was present along with Mr. Gerald Blankenmire, partner of Lasting Products, in behalf of the request. Drawings of the proposed facilities were viewed and discussed by the Council. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign the Developer's Contract between Lasting Products and the City of Farmers Branch and accepted a hold harmless agreement. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. -CONSIDER. REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR. THE LASTING PRODUCTS ADDITION. Information given to the City Council from a memo from the City Administration was as follows: Lasting Products Addition is requesting final plat approval for an approximate 10 acre tract of land on the east side of Senlac Drive, north of Valley View Lane. The plat has been reviewed by the City Administration and meets the requirements of the city subdivision ordinance for final plat approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the plat be approved. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of Lasting Products Addition. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. -CLASSIFICATION OF NEW AND UNLISTED USE: LAWN MOWER. REPAIR. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The use charts of the city's zoning ordinance do not specifically list and classify lawn mower repairs as an allowable use in a specific zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that lawn mower repair be allowed in C, LI, and HI zones, and in LR-2 zones with a specific use permit. Vol. 26, Page 113. Mr. Dave Salisbury was present in behalf of this consideration. Mr. Salisbury stated that he was moving his business from Carrollton to 14000 Jose,y Lane and wished to operate a sales and servicing business for lawn mowers, bicycles, and assorted lawn equipment, etc. at this address. Mr. Salisbury stated that his principle business is lawn mower repair and selling. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 77-007 placing lawn mower repairs as an allowable use in commercial, light industrial and heavy industrial zoning districts, and in LR.-2 zoning districts with a specific use permit. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. -CONSIDER. RESOLUTION OPPOSING MERGER OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. STANDARDS AND EDUCATION WITH THE BOARD OF PRIVATE INVESTI- GATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 77-011 opposing the merger of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education with the Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. A. -CONSIDER. RESOLUTION OPPOSING LEGIS- LATION REQUIRING MANDATORY WITHHOLDING OF DUES TO EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 77-010 opposing legislation requiring mandatory withholding of dues to employee association. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. -CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION MINUTE ORDER. FOR. CONSTRUCTION ON BELT LINE ROAD. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The State Department of Highways Public Transportation has adopted a Minute Order which provides for the construction of improvements on Belt Line Road from Interstate Highway 35E to Marsh Lane. The portion from Webb Chapel to Marsh Lane is adjacent to the City Limits of Farmers Branch. The proposed Order will be automatically cancelled if it is not approved by both the Council and Dallas County. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 77-008 approving the State Department of Highways and Transportation Minute Order for Construction on Belt Line Road. Vol. 26, Page 114. AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. -CONSIDER. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION MINUTE ORDER. FOR CONSTRUCTION ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AT THE TRINITY RIVER. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation has adopted a Minute Order which provides for the construction of a bridge and approaches across the Elm Fork on Valley View Lane, The proposed Order will be automatically cancelled if it is not approved by both the Council and Dallas County. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting 11aye", adopted Resolution No. 77-009 approving the State Department of Highways and Transportation Minute Order for construction on Valley View Lane at the Trinity River. AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. -CONSIDER PARTICIPATING WITH THE CHAMBER. OF COMMERCE IN AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a -second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", tabled this consideration for further legal information. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. -CONSIDER. BIDS AND AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT FOR. TIE PURCHASE OF EIGHT MOTOR. VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. After reviewing and considering all bids, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", awarded the.contract for the purchase of eight motor vehicles for the Police Department to Kircher Pontiac Company, the lowest aril best bid, in the amount of $37,186.56. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR. LIGHTING IMPR.OVEMENT,-MATERIALS. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The City has entered into an agreement with the St. Paul Lutheran Church to provide a parking lot for joint use be- tween the Church and the Library. The agreement includes a provision for the City to purchase, install and maintain lighting equipment. The Church will then reimburse the City for the cost of the lighting materials. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for the lighting improvement materials. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22. -CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man' Quevreaux, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for traffic signal equipment for the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Inwood Road, and the intersection of Welch Road and Spring Valley Road. Vol. 26, Page 115. OTHER. COMMENTS. Mr. Alvin Thomas was present and was recognized by the Council. MAYOR GRIMMER. 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. Mayor Grimmer explained that Article 6252-17, Section 2 of the Open meeting law provided that such items as personnel matters and pending and contemplated litigation may be discussed in closed session. AGENDA ITEM NO. 23. - EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. Discuss Personnel Matters There was discussion of the Council meeting with the various boards of the City. and hear recommendations for the budget. No definite time was discussed. The law firm of Hutchison, Price and Boyle which have been retained by the city gave a status report on the litigation involving the city. THE MEETING RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. 24. -ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye" adjourned the City Council meeting of February 7, 1977 at 11:50 p.m.. Mayor Ge ged rimmer e City(6retary i ..,ef (1 Vol. 26, Page 116.