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1971-01-18 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING January 18, 1971 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 Acting-City Manager Chief W. D. Green City Attorney George M. McDonald City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council .meeting of January 18, 1971 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Glenn Moore gave the invocation, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", declared an emergency to consider Mrs. Hill's claim to the city. This item was placed on the Agenda as Item No. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as written of the regular meeting of the City Council on January 4, 1971. STUDENTS RECOGNIZED Mayor Grimmer recognized and welcomed Mrs. Oradat and her fifth grade students of Valwood Elementary School. REPORT ON ANNUAL AUDIT Director of Finance J. W. Wade introduced Mr. Brud Smith of Smith, Baines and Company who was present to answer any questions on the annual audit. After a few clarifications, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", accepted the Annual Audit of 1969-70 as submitted by the Smith, Baines and Company. Page 205 SITE PLAN APPROVED FOR VALLEY VIEW CENTRAL Mr. Bill Skipping representing Valley View Central Shopping Center made his reque for site plan approval to the Council. The site plan consisted of a proposed Ward Drug, a separate building, on the north end of the shopping center. The proposed site plan showed a 401set-back instead of the required 601. Mr. Skipping requested the Council to consider the approval of the site plan with the variance in the set-back line. After some discussion on deadline dates with Ward Drug Company, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", approved Mr. Skipping's request as submitted for the site plan for Valley View Central. The Council suggested that In the future procedures should be worked out to avoid emergency time cases as this. SCAGGS-ALBERTSON SITE PLAN APPROVED Mr. Roy Patton, Director of Public Works, stated that representatives from Klang and Clements, who has a contract to buy the Skaggs-Albertson property, appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval for the property located on Josey Lane, south-west of Skaggs-Albertson building. Mr. Patton explained 2 separate buildings were on the site plan presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission but after reasoning and conversation with Klang and Clements the plan was converted into a one building structure with the 60' required set back. The Council discussed the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission's which are the first six stipulations in the Council's motion below. After some discussion of a drainage easement on the south and protecting the fire hydrant lanes, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", accepted the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the request for Skaggs-Albertson to approve the site plan with 6 conditions and with 2 additional conditions. The conditions are: 1. On the south line of the subject property, change "alley", to drainage and utility easement with formal dedication required. 2. West end of lease space to be a minimum of 60 feet set-back from east Josey Lane right-of-way. 3. No free standing restaurant building shall be allowed. 4. Approval of Site Plan in no way approves nor implies approval of the restaurant usage until and unless it becomes a legal use as per the zoning ordinance. 5. Unimproved area lying between post office and Skaggs-Albertson property shall be graded and paved to provide suitable and continuous parking. 6. That the city require 7. 5 feet be paved to invert for the control of the water in the south drainage and utility easement. 7. To make proper and adequate curbing or necessary action as acceptable by the City Engineer in regards to the intended uses of the fire hydrants. Page 206 BID AWARDED FOR A 4-WHEEL TRENCHER WITH BLADE After reviewing all bids, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Flaherty, all voting "aye", accepted the recommendation of the Acting City Manager and awarded the bid of $5,199. 00 by Witch gjuipment Company for a 4-wheel trencher with blade. ORDINANCE 870 - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE. Mayor Grim.rre r explained that the consideration of such an ordinance came to pass with the increasing vandalism and criminal acts of minors that have been occurring in the city. The Mayor stated that upon investigating the cities in Michigan who have passed similar ordinances have found good results. The Council discussed the legality, and the curfew sections of the ordinance. After comments from the Chief of Police and the City Attorney, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye" adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND A NECESSITY OF THIS ORDINANCE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONDUCT OR MINOR CHILDREN AND TO PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. DRUG ABUSE COMMITTEE REPORT BY COUNCILMAN KORIOTH Mayor Grimmer read a complimenting letter from Mrs. Barbara Jordan concerning the meetings of the committee of Drug Abuse. Councilman Korioth presented a 45 minute tape of the last meeting of the committee and asked the Council to listen to it. Councilman Korioth explained the reasons of the committee and their proposed programs. Councilman Korioth request the Council's attendance, if desired, to meet with the Carrollton's City Council, the Carrollton-FarmersBranch School Board and some 20 committee members on February 4, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. at the Holiday Inn. After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved that the City Council participate in the joint meeting as designated on February 4, 1971. Councilman McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye". MRS. ZELMA HILL'S CLAIM The Council was presented the claim of Mrs. Zelma Hill. Mrs. Hill had an accident by stopping into a water .meter. After some discussion on the Council desiring more information and a deposition from Mrs. Hill, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", desired this to be handled by the legal counsel and be brought back to the Council. Page 207 The Council expressed a desire for the City Manager to have the meters checked at the next reading to prevent accidents like this from happening. Mr. Phil Sizer stated he could take the whole box lid off of his .meter, ADJOURNMENT With no other comments, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of January 18, 1971 at 9:07 P. M. Mayor George G ri.mmer 4itycretary Page 208