1970-06-01 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
June 1, 1970
A.11 .me.mbers of the City Council were present:
Mayor George G. Grimmer
Mayor Pro-Te.m W. R. Linn
Councilmen: Ray Flaherty
Bill McClung
Al Korioth
Bill Binford
City Manager Paul M. West
City Attorney
Representative
City Secretary
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Larry Jackson
Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Grimmer called the regular meeting of the City Council of
June 1, 1970, to order at 7:30 P.M.. Rev. Glenn Hayden of the
First Baptist Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second
by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of
May 18, 1970, as written after a correction was made on Page 112 in
the approval of the May 4, 1970 minutes which should read "an addition
to the third sentence in the second paragraph on page 109".
Mrs. Ann Honea, City Librarian, gave a very interesting program on
the operations of the Library. The program was appreciated by
everyone.
PRESENTATION OF LIBRARY PROGRAM OF OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Grimmer recognized Mrs. Carol Peters by signing a certificate
of appreciation for her voluntary work in coaching girls basketball at
the Rec Center. Mrs. Peters was not present. The Council expressed
appreciation for Mrs. Peters' time and service to the Recreation
Department.
MARSH-VIEW WATER TOWER DISCUSSION
Mr. Jules Hultgren, 13141 Pennystone, expressed concern about property
damage. He asked if there were any property damage from blasting
or painting on the final construction of the tower, would the contractor
be responsible?
City Manager Paul West replied that the contractor is bonded and insured
and is responsible for all damages to anyone's property at anytime until
the tower is co.mpletOld and accepted.
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Mr. Hultgren, asked if any decision has been made on park or
playground facilities around the tower.
Mayor Grimmer replied that the Park Board was working on plans for
beautification around the tower. He said no definite plans have been
.made at this time.
City Manager Paul West stated that the Administration has tried to find
an answer to the T. V. reception problems. He stated he had obtained
information from several T. V. specialists and did not come up with a
guaranteed solution. Some suggestions that .might help the reception
were: adjust T. V. set, and, turn the antenna to determine if there was
any point at which a better T. V. reception would result, and, suggested
named brand antennas were mentioned.
Mr. Dick Sanderson, 13207 Pennystone, asked if the date for the noise
to stop was set for the latter part of June?
Mr. Sanderson stated he had been home this past week and knew how
loud the noise was. He also inquired as to how it was planned to
sand blast or smooth out the tower for painting.
The Council replied that the noise making would be completed about the
.middle of June according to what the contractors had told them.
City Manager Paul West stated he did not know what specific precautions
on the painting were planned but was sure that the contractor would do his
utmost to prevent any damage in order to keep his insurance premuims
down.
Mr. David Ast, 13131 pennystone, asked what other areas around this vicinity
did the city own?
Mayor Grimmer explained that this was the only piece of property in this
vicinity that the city owned. The construction of the Police Building and
the tower are the only projects planned on this property at this time,
explained the Mayor. Mayor Grimmer pointed out the type of zoning
of properties adjacent to the City's property, after being asked by a
citizen in the audience.
Mr. Warren Zimmerman, 13161 Pennystone, complimented Chief Green
and his department for quieting down the men working on the tower who
had been yelling remarks to his wife who was in her back ,yard.
Mr. Hultgren asked what was planned first, the tower or the subdivision
of Country Club Estates ?
Mayor Grimmer answered that the property had been bought with the plans for
the construction of a water tower. He also noted that bonds were voted for
this purpose in 1967. Various owners of the property across the street
from the water tower were mentioned.
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The Council noted that the public records in 1967 do show that a
water tower was to be constructed at this location.
With no other discussion, the Council continued on to the next item on
the agenda.
SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION
Mrs. M. W. Jordan had requested to be on the agenda but has asked
to be on the June 15th agenda. Mr. Wendall Barker was present
to discuss this item. Mr. Barker said he was waiting for his
attorney. (Attorney did not appear. )
DECISION OF THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS REVIEWED
The Council reviewed the decisions of the Building Board of Appeals
of 2942 Valley View Lane and 2427 Valley View Lane. As provided
in Ordinance No. 846, an amendment to Section 3-46 of the Code of
Ordinances, the decisionsof the Building Board of Appeals are subject
to be review by the City Council. The decision of the Building Board
of Appeals is final unless reversed by the City Council. A. failure of
the City Council to take action upon any such appeal shall constitute
approval of the decision by the Building Board of Appeals.
Councilman Korioth moved to take no action on Items 6a and 6b which
are decisions of the Building Board of A.ppeals for sign ordinance
variances at 2942 Valley View Lane and 2427 Valley View Lane.
After some discussion, Councilman Korioth withdrew his motion since
no action was necessary.
Mayor Grimmer referred back to Ordinance 842 and no action was taken
by the Council after reviewing the decision of the Building Board of
Appeals.
ORDINANCE NO. 850 - TAXI CA-13 RATES INCREASE
After the Council reviewed the City Manager's recommendation, Councilman
Linn .moved that the Council adopt the following captioned ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, FIXING RATES TO BE CHARGED BY TAXI
CABS OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Councilman Korioth seconded the .motion. Motion carried with all voting
if
aye
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLANNED
Mayor Grimmer explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission had
requested the Council to call a public hearing to consider amending the
zoning ordinance for parking spaces requirement in residential zoning.
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After some discussion on the Planning and Zoning Commission's
motion for changes, and discussion on the procedures of public hearings,
Councilman Linn made a motion to have a joint meeting with the Planning
and Zoning Commission for a discussion on this item with the City
Manager scheduling the .meeting.
Councilman Korioth asked to amend Councilman Linn's motion so as
to schedule the joint meeting for the next council meeting with this
joint session being the first item on the agenda.
After some discussion, Councilman Korioth withdrew his amendment.
Councilman Binford seconded Councilman Linn's motion. Motion carried
with all voting "aye".
The Council requested that the City Attorney be present at the discussion.
ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR PROJECT #85
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty,
all voting "aye", passed a resolution finding it necessary to improve
Templeton Trail within the City; and, that a portion of the cost of such
improvements shall be assessed against the abutting property owners,
which assessment shall constitute a lien against the abutting property;
and, that a public hearing shall be held on July 20, 1970 at 7:30 P. M.
in order to give the said owners of abutting property, their agents or
attorneys an opportunity to be heard and present evidence as to the
amounts to be assessed against each owner and his abutting property,
and as to the benefits to said property by reason of the above improvements,
or any other matter or thing in connection therewith.
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR PROJECT #85
After a bid tabulation sheet was considered, a motion by Councilman
Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", approved and accepted tl
low and best bid submitted from Uvalde Construction Company in the amount
of $89, 443. 99 for the widening and paving of Templeton Trail.
Two bids were submitted. They were:
Uvalde Construction Company $89,443.99
Texas Bitulithic Company $90,968.85
CONTRA.CT AWARDED FOR PROJECT #88
After reviewing a bid tabulation sheet, a motion by Councilman Linn, a
second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", approved and accepted
the low bid submitted by Weaver Construction Company in the amount of
$116, 725. 55 for the construction of a storm sewer on Veronica and on
Mt. Castle with the waiver of formality on failure to write in the completion
time on the proposals.
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(The proposal form allows for the waiving of formalities, at the discretion
of the Council. ) The completion time was submitted within an hour after
the bids were opened.
There were eight bids submitted. They were:
Weaver Construction Company
J. D. Morgan & Company
Mid-County Asphalt Company
Shandel Construction Company
United Contracting Company
Tom Norton, Inc.
Markham & Brown
Sti.mson Contracting Company
$116, 725. 55
$121,118. 55
$127, 369. 58
$130, 595. 80
$134,043.25
$137,848.55
$149, 130. 60
$162, 390. 65
ORDINANCE NO. 849 - PROVIDING FOR DEPOSITS FOR GARBAGE
COLLECTION
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by
Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR DEPOSITS FOR GARBAGE
COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 847 - AN AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING NUISANCES
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by
Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN NUISANCES;
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITING UNSIGHTLY
WEEDS, GRASS AND BRUSH; CREATING LIENS AND PRO-
VIDING FOR THEIR COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR A.
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
($200. 00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVER-
ABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE JUNE 1, 1970 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
Valley View Assessment Discussion
The Council discussed the property in the 2600 block of Valley View
(Lots 1 thru 9 of the Valley View Addition, First Section) as to the
fairness of the assessment. The deed restrictions on this property
were also discussed. The Council was informed that Mr. and Mrs.
Beights at 2644 Valley View did not feel they should pay assessment
according to office zoning when they cannot build an office on their
property because of deed restrictions.
The Council discussed and reasoned for a logical fair solution and
concluded that if the property owners want to pay for residential
assessment then they should apply for residential zoning.
Library Advisory Board Appointment Tabled
The Council tabled the appointment to the Library Advisory Board
for further consideration.
1969-1970 Auditor Selected
After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second
by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", appointed the firm of Smith,
Baines and Company to do the City's 1969-1970 audit.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", adjourned the regular City Council meeting of June 1,
1970 at 9;40 P.M..
Mayor Georg G ri.m.mer
City Secretary
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