1970-04-06 CC MinutesCITY" OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
April 6, 1970
7:30 P. M.
All members of the City Council were present:
Mayor George G. Grimmer
Mayor Pro-Tem W. R. Linn
Councilmen Ray Flaherty
Bill McClung
Al Korioth
Bill Binford
City Manager Paul M. West
City Attorney B. Robert Baker
City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Grimmer called the meeting of April 6, 1970 of the City Council
to order at 7:30 P. M.. J. W. Wade gave the invocation.
A PPROVA L OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", considered and approved the minutes of March 16, 1970
after corrections were made: on page 82 first paragraph should read
"on-street parking',' not'bff-street parking"; on page 84 fifth paragraph, in
last sentence should read "north of the Post Office" not "south of the Post
Office"; and on page 85 first caption should read "JOSEY LANE AND VALLEY
VIEW LANE" not "WEBB CHAPEL AND VALLEY VIEW LANE".
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty,
all voting "aye considered and approved the minutes of March 23, 1970
after quotation marks were made enclosing "to the centerline of Golfing
Green Drive" on page 914ifth paragraph, first line.
CANVASSING THE ELECTION RETURNS - CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 4, 1970
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty,
all voting "aye", a resolution was passed canvassing returns and declaring
results of an election held on April 4, 1970 for the purpose of electing
a Mayor and Councilmen for Places 2 and 4 to serve two-year terms;
Results:
MAYOR George G. Grimmer 230
Bob Langdon 1
Fred Fahland 2
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COUNCILMAN Bill McClung 224
PLACE 2 Dick Cope 2
COUNCILMA.N Bill Binford 230
PLACE 4 Don Wilson 2
Alma Broadhurst 1
George Grimmer having received a majority of the votes for Mayor
was declared to be elected for a two-,year term; Bill McClung having
received a majority of the votes for Place 2 was declared to be elected
for a two-,year term; and, Bill Binford having received a majority of
the votes for Place 4 was declared to be elected foar a two-year term.
Mayor Pro-Te.m Linn administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Grimmer,
Mr. McClung, and Mr. Binford. The Certificateof Election was given
to them.
CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE
Mayor Grimmer presented Certificates of Appreciation for volunteered
services at the Farmers Branch Recreation Center to Charles Shipman,
Jr., Ronald G. Stamp and Don Swanson. Mr. Shipman was the only one
present. The Council expressed their appreciation to these for helping
the City's recreation program to be a success.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS - 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT
Mayor Grimmer presented 5-Year Employment Service Awards to
Sidney Shahan, David Williams, and Charlie Stone,. all of the Police
Department. The Council expressed appreciation for their dedicated
work to the City.
FORD ROAD AND ACCESS TO DALLAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE DISCUSSED
City Manager Paul West reported to the Council the up-to-date status
concerning Ford Road and access to the Dallas Christian College.
Mr. West asked Mr. Robert L. Piltz of Baldwin-Harris, Inc., a real
estate company, to present the Council with his proposed plans for an
access road through their property that the Dallas Christian CoIlege
could use. Mr. Piltz stated that they would cooperate any way they
could with the college, as he displayed a proposed plan. Mr. Piltz
stated as soon as Ford Road is completed, they would proceed with the
plans on streets in this area.
ACQUISITION OF FULKERSON PROPERTY DISCUSSION
Mr. Charles Fulkerson stated he had asked to appear before the Council
because he was offered by the City $5, 000. 00 for his property located on
Webb Chapel Road north of the Brin property and the Farmers Branch
Creek. Mr. Fulkerson stated this was a very unfair offer and he has
plans to build his home on this property in about two ,years.
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The Council discussed the building and zoning codes with Mr. Fulkerson
and the appraisal price of $50, 000. 00 (including house to be built) that
Mr. Fulkerson had .made,
Mr. Fulkerson stated once again that he thought the offer the City had
.made for the property was very unreasonable and he did not wish to
sell it. He stated if negotiations were a must - he would consider an-
other piece of land with the same value in a nice residential area.
After some discussion, Councilman Linn made a motion to table and
take action on this item later. Councilman Flaherty seconded the
motion. Motion carried with all voting "aye".
DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT A.UTHORIZED
City Manager Paul West stated that the Administration has made a
complete investigation of Data Processing equipment to be used in
preparing our Utility Bills, Payrolls, Tax Statements, Accounts
Payable, Budgetary Accounting, Inventory Control, Equipment
maintenance records and other management information required by
the various depart.mentsof the city. Mr. West stated that I. B. M.
System's /3 meets the requirements now and can be expanded and that
I. B. M. System/3 was the recommendation from the Administration
Department. Mr. West stated that the initial .monthly rental charge
would be $1, 410. 00, which was the lowest on any computer available
that would meet the city's needs. The guaranteed delivery date of
January 1, 1971 was given by I. B. M. with a liquidated damage clause
of $100. 00 per day minimum if not delivered.
The Council discussed the price of other companies and thought it would
be best to have on record a comparison of prices from other companies.
The Council also discussed the number of hours that would be used.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by
Councilman McClung, all voting "ayes", accepted the recommendation
of the City Manager to negotiate with I. B. M. on System/3 Data Processing
equipment for a monthly rental charge of $1, 410. 00.
TA.BULA.TION OF BIDS - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR PARKS
Mr. Mel Charlton of Appleton Electric Company protested as to who was
the low bidder. He stated at the bid opening there had been some discrepancy
in the total of an item that was read aloud but was corrected later on after
the bids were opened. Mr. Charlton stated - he thought that since this
was read aloud and at the time Westinghouse was the low bid, Westinghouse
should be awarded the bid. Mr. Charlton represented Appleton Electric
Company and Westinghouse Electric Supply Company.
The Council discussed that alternate bids were not asked for on the
specifications and that the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
was an alternate bid.
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Mr. Floyd Brown and City Manager Paul West discussed the specifications
of the bids with the Council.
After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by
Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", awarded the bid of $18, 594. 03
to General Electric Supply Company in Dallas subject to General Electric
furnishing a line schematic drawing outlining a workable plan acceptable
to the city and furnish the equipment in accordance with the plan at an
adjusted price not to exceed $18, 594. 03.
FLASHING SCHOOL CROSSING SIGNALS
City Manager Paul West pointed out in a letter that he had received from
one of the schools (Janet' Stark Elementary) P. T. A.. that recommended
flashing lights for school crossings. Mr. West stated that all school
crossings on major streets had been investigated and found eleven
(11) locations that presented a most hazardous condition to school children.
A map was displayed along with recommended warning devices. Mr. West
stated the devices would cost approximately $6, 250. 00 installed at the 11
locations. A. copy stating the 11 locations is attached to these minutes for
record. Mr. West stated there would be a four month delivery date on the
equipment.
After some discussion, Councilman Korioth moved that the City Manager
proceed with the acquisition and installation of the necessary lights at
the eleven (11) indicated locations on the map. Councilman Flaherty
seconded the motion. All voting "aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 842 - AMENDING TRUCK WEIGHT ORDINANCE NO. 828
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by
Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned
ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXA.S; AMENDING ORDINANCE 828, SECTION 2C (3),
BY INCREA.SING THE TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT ALLOWANCE
THEREIN TO THIRTY SIX THOUSAND (36, 000) POUNDS
FOR EA.CH TANDEM-AXLE GROUP; PROVIDING FOR A.
PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY ($50.00) DOLLARS
AND NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED ($200. 00) DOLLARS
FOR EACH OFFENSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. "
ORDINANCE NO. 843 - Y. M. C. A. IS SPECIFIC USE ZONING FOR
PROPERTY AT BELFIELD AND VALLEY VIEW.
Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth,
all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO
GIVE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY AN
S-3 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CLASSIFICATION, SAID TRACT
BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING A 1. 6 ACRE
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TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
INTERSECTION OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND BELFIELD
DRIVE IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BENG OUT OF ABSTRACT NO.
1335; PROVIDING FOR A. PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. "
LIBRARY BOARD PRESENTATION DELAYED
Mr. Paul Gross, Ch&man of the Library Board, asked the Council
for a little more time to study further and make a recommendation
to the Council on the Library Consultant's report. The Council was
in agreement to this.
Mr. Gross pointed out that National Library Association Week was
beginning on April 19th and that the City's library would be open for
open-house from 2-4 P.M. on the 19th.
ORDINANCE NO. 844 - REGULATING DEVELOPMENT STARNDARDS
FOR P. D. #5, C (ORIGINAL DOWNTOWN SECTION)
Upon a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Korioth,
all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
OF THAT PORTION OF THE CITY DESIGNATED AS A.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT -5 AND IS DELIN-
EATED ON THE ZONING DISTRICT MA.P AS PD-5-C;
PROVIDING FOR A. PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. "
ORDINANCE NO. 845 - REGULATING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR P. D. #3, MF-2 FOR PROPERTY BETWEEN DENNIS LANE AND
JOSEY LANE BEHIND THE VALWOOD SHOPPING CENTER
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn,
all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETO-
FORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR MF-2 (MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT-2 USES), SAID AREA BEING
DESCRIBED A.S FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEING A. TRACT OF LAND
SITUATED IN THE ROBERT J. WEST SURVEY, A.BSTRA.CT NO.
1576, CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXA.S,
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AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED A.S FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A. POINT ON THE NORTHWEST LINE OF DENNIS
ROAD (A. 80 FT. R.O.W. SAID POINT BEING NO. 40000'E.,
A. DISTANCE OF 200. 00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST LINE OF
JOSEY LANE, (A. 100 FT. R. O. W.) A POINT FOR CORNER;
THENCE, N. 50°00' W., LEAVING THE SAID NORTHWEST
LINE OF DENNIS ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 600. 00 FEET TO
THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A.
CENTRAL ANGLE OF 50°00' AND A. RA.DIUS OF 500.58
FEET AND A. TANGENT OF 233.42 FEET, A. POINT FOR CORNER;
THENCE, ALONG SAID CURVE, A. DISTANCE OF 436.84 FEET
TO THE END OF SAID CURVE, A. POINT FOR CORNER; THENCE
NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 84.20 FEET TO A. POINT ON THE
SOUTH LINE OF AN EXISTING UTILITY EA.SEMENT A POINT
FOR CORNER; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF AN
EXISTING UTILITY EA.SEMENT THE FOLLOWING: EAST, A.
DISTANCE OF 334.20 FEET TO A. POINT FOR CORNER;
NORTH, A. DISTANCE OF 55. 00 FEET TO A. POINT FOR
CORNER; EAST, A. DISTANCE OF 262. 00 FEET TO A. POINT FOR
CORNER; SOUTH, A. DISTANCE OF 30. 00 FEET TO A. POINT
FOR CORNER; EAST, A. DISTANCE OF 195. 00 FEET TO A
POINT FOR CORNER; NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 30. 00 FEET
TO A POINT FOR CORNER; EAST
A DISTANCE OF 571.79
,
FEET TO A. POINT ON THE SAID NORTH WEST LINE OF
DENNIS ROAD, SAID POINT BEING IN A CURVE TO THE RIGHT
HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 15°38'19", and A RA.DIUS OF
784.24 FEET AND A. TANGENT OF 107.70 FEET A. POINT FOR
CORNER; THENCE, ALONG SAID CURVE, AND ALONG THE
SAID NORTHWEST LINE OF DENNIS ROAD, A DISTANCE OF
214.05 FEET TO THE END OF SAID CURVE, A. POINT FOR
CORNER; THENCE, S. 40°00' W., ALONG THE SAID NORTH-
WEST LINE OF DENNIS ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 950. 00 FEET
TO THE PLA.CE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 16.5536
ACRES OR 721,076 SQUARE FEET OF LAND; AUTHORIZING
THE PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR PLANNED APARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING MF-2 USES AND STANDARDS,
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN, AND PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN SCREENING; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS
CONTAINED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A. PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM
OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. "
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City S cretary
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