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1971-04-19 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 19, 19 71 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 City Attorney City Secretary Paul M. West George McDonald Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the regular City Council meeting of April 19, 1971 to order at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Linn gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 5, 1971 as written. THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS ADMINISTERED BY MAYOR GRIMMER TO W. R. LINN. MAYOR PRO-TEM ELECTED Councilman Flaherty nominated Councilman Linn for Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilman Binford .moved the nominations cease. W. R. Linn was declared by acdamation Mayor Pro-Tem. All voted "aye". CHIEF GREEN RESIGNED City Manager Paul West announced that he accepted with regret the resignation of Chief Pete Green. Chief Green is retiring from police work to enter private business. The Council expressed regret to see him leave the city. Chief Green expressed appreciation for all the cooperation and friends he has received from the Council and citizens of Farmers Branch. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM PD-5 (C) AND R-6 TO LI. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2514 SABLE, 3.453 ACRES IN THE THOMAS KEENAN SURVEY, PART OF ABSTRACT 733. REQUESTED BY HA L FERGUSON. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing. After some discussion that the sign posted on the property announcing the public hearing announced the the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing but did not announce the City Council's Page 251. Public Hearing, the Council recessed the public hearing until May 3, 1971. PUBLIC HEAR ING - REQUEST FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR AN INSTITUTION OF PHILANTHROPIC NATURE, ON THE FOLLOWING TRACT: 12704 BEE STREET, APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) ACRE ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BEE STREET AND SABLE STREET. REQUESTED BY CARL W. BELL. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing. Mr. Carl Bell stated he did not have anything to add to his request that had been before the Planning and Zoning Commission. His request was for a Specific Use permit so that an institution of philanthropic nature may be maintained at 12704 Bee Street. Mr. Bell represents the committee forming the "Truth House". There was no other person present speaking for the request. There were no persons present opposing the request. Councilman Korioth made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Linn seconded and all voted "aye". After some discussion, Councilman Korioth moved to grant the request for a Specific Use permit for 12704 Bee Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman McClung seconded and all voted "aye "o Mr. Bell did ask for the return of $100. 00 which had been paid for the zoning change, since this is a non-profit organization. City Manager Paul West stated the fee is part of the regulations in the zoning ordinance and it has not been a policy in any case to return this fee. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of appreciation to Mrs. Tina Busby, the Pre-School Teacher, for her Arts and Crafts classes at the Recreation Center, winning First Place at the State Fair of Texas Spring Jubilee Young People's Parade. Mrs. Busby thanked the Council and also thanked Mr. Graff who built the wagon and Mrs. Warren who donated the wagon. PROCLAMATION - LIBRARY WEEK Mayor Grimmer signed a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 18 - 24, 1971 as Library Week in Farmers Branch. ORDINANCE NO. 878 - PRO RATA ORDINANCE After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved to adopt the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH REGU- t LATING THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS Page 252. EXTENSIONS, PROVIDING FOR PRO RATA CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR REFUNDS, PROVIDING AN ALTER- NATE METHOD FOR EXTENDING WATER AND SEWER MAINS, METHOD OF ENFORCING PAYMENT OF PRO RATA. CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 384, PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING A SEVERA.BILITY CLAUSE. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "aye FLOOD PLAIN PROPERTY REMOVED - FREE TRACT After some discussion on the elevation of the property being above the established flood plain elevation, and stipulations in the resolution releasing the City from any damages caused by flooding, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voted "aye", passed a resolution removing from the flood plain the Free Tract located on Senalac just south of the City Shop, and providing that Mr. Jerry R. Free, known to be the property owner, execute a written release releasing the City of Farmers Branch from any damage or claim arising from any overflow of water or flooding. REQUEST FOR WATER AND SEWER BY MR. MAURICE HOUSE. Mr. House was not present at the time this item was discussed but did arrive later. Mr. House had requested a variance in the sub- division ordinance to allow a septic tank on property adjoining south of Decorators Furniture on the west service road of I. H. 35E. The previous ordinance concerning pro rata regulations was discussed and the Council asked the City Manager to explain the new ordinance to Mr. House. After .more discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", rejected Mr. House's request. After Mr. House did arrive~the new pro rata ordinance no. 878 was explained to him. ORDINANCE NO. 876 - SETTING WATER TAPPING FEES After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 206, SECTIONS 1, 2, and 3 BY RESETTING TAPPING FEES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Page 253. ORDINANCE NO. 877 - SETTING SEWER TAPPING FEES. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE CHARGES FOR TAPS INTO THE CITY'S SEWER MAINS, ESTABLISHING A. FEE FOR STREET CUTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. POLICY FOR SWIMMING POOL ADMISSION. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted a resolution setting the swimming pool admission prices; 25 under 18 years of age, 50 for 18 years and above, baby pool children admitted free; and, whereas a season .metal tag may be purchased at $6. 00 for students, $7. 50 for adults, and $30. 00 for families of 5 or .more; and, whereas any pass book held by citizens for year of 1970 will be accepted. POLICY FOR USING LIGHTED BALL FIELDS After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted a resolution setting fees for non-league play on city ball fields for the use of lights and the following rates are established: Showman Park - $ 3. 00 per hour Cox Park South - $ 2. 50 per hour All Other Parks- $ 2. 00 per hour. Mr. Barney Wood, chairman of the Farmers Branch Sports Council, spoke in concern of the soccer and football programs. He also commended Mr. John Burke and City Manager Paul West for the cooperation they have given. DRUG STUDY 1 After some discussion on the expenditures mentioned in the Drug Study Report, Councilman Linn made a motion to table any further discussion on the Drug Study Report and requested that Mr. Newman Smith, project chairman of the Steering Committee, call a joint-meeting between the .members of the City Council of Carrollton, the members of the Carrollton- Farmers Branch School Board, and the members of the City Council of Farmers Branch, in order to sit down and find out which way are we going and under what conditions. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "aye DRUG ADULT PROGRAM - COUNCILMAN KORIOTH. Councilman Korioth stated he would like the Council to be thinking about a Drug Adult program which he believes could be handled through our Police Department. He stated he would like to postpone this discussion until after the meeting as mentioned above on the Drug Study Report takes place. Page 254. f DEDICATION DEED FOR STREET PURPOSES ON ALPHA ROAD - Harry Wells After reviewing the location on a transparency and some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to acquire and accept the dedication deed from Harry Lee Wells and others for street right-of-way on Alpha Road. DALLAS COM--7 tUTER TAX The proposed Commuter Tax that has been proposed by Dallas was discussed. One thought that was discussed at some length was: if Dallas could tax people who live outside of Dallas but work in Dallas so could the other cities. A resolution opposing the commuter tax was presented. After some discussion and amending, Councilman Binford moved to adopt the resolution opposing the Dallas Commuter Tax. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Binford, Korioth, and Flaherty voted "aye" and Councilmen Linn and McClung voted "no". STATE LEGISLATION Mayor Grimmer read a resolution favoring House Bill 25. Councilman Korioth moved to pass the resolution favoring House Bill 25. Councilman Flaherty seconded. All voted "aye". Mayor Grimmer read a resolution favoring House Bill 1553. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", passed the resolution favoring House Bill 1553. Mayor Grimmer read a resolution amending House Bill 594. A. motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", disregarded House Bill 594 resolution. (This bill was heard the day of this .meeting. ) Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing House Bill 1540. A. motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1540. Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing House Bill 556. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", passed the resolution opposing House Bill 556. Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing House Bill 1477. A. motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", passed the resolution opposing House Bill 1477. Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing Senate Bill 892. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", passed the resolution opposing Senate Bill 892. Page 255. Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing Senate Bill 894. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", passed the resolution opposing Senate Bill 894. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Paul M. West gave reports from various departments of the city. EXECUTIVE SESSION Reappointment to Boards. G. T. McClain, Barbara Glenn and John Miniter, members of the Library Board, terms expire this month and next. Jack Knight and Ed Sostecke, members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, terms expire next month. Upon a .motion.-by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", reappointed the ones mentioned above for a term to expire May 1, 1973 if they wish to serve. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, a second~by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council of April 19, 1971 at 9:50 P.M. r 2~-✓ ay r eo e G Grimmer C' y Secretary Page 256.