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1971-03-03 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A. REGULAR MEETING May 3, 1971 A.11 members 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 George McDonald City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the regular City Council .meeting of May 3, 1971 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Rev. Glenn Hayden of the First Baptist Church gave the invocation. A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as submitted of the regular City Council meeting of A.pril 19, 1971. PRESENTATION OF FIRE DEPA.RTMENT'S ACTIVITIES FOR 1970. Chief R. L. "Bob" Yager gave a presentation on the highlights of accomplish- ments of the Fire Department for the year 1970. PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM PD-5 (C) and R-6 TO LIGHT INDUSTRY. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2514 SABLE, 3.453 ACRES IN THE THOMAS KEENA.N SURVEY, PART OF A.BSTRA.CT 733. REQUESTED BY HAL FERGUSON OF J. L. WILLIA.MS INC. Mayor Grimmer reopened the public hearing after it being continued from A.pril19, 1971. Mr. Hal Ferguson, representing J. L. Williams Inc., requested a zone change from PD-5 (C) and R-6 to Light Industry on property located at 2514 Sable. Mr. Ferguson stated he was interested in this property for the purpose of a warehouse or the likeness. Mr. Ferguson stated the two houses on the property would be torn down. Page 257. Mayor Grimmer asked if anyone else was present to speak for the request. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if anyone was present to speak opposing the request. No one spoke. After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved to close the public hearing. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "ave". The Council discussed the elevation of the property and the dedication of property for street purposes. After some discussion, Councilman McClung made a motion to approve the request for a zone change from PD-5 (C) and R-6 to PD-5 With Light Industry uses on property located at 2514 Sable (3.453 Acres) as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Korioth seconded. All voted "aye". PROCLAMATION - Pilots Month Mayor Grimmer proclaimed the .month of May as PBots Month. Mr. Charles Poulton and Mr. Don Woost of Delta Airlines presented a plaque to the Mayor with the inscriptions of Flying Colonel on it. BROOKHA.VEN CLUB DRIVE MEDIANS Mr. Quinton Johnson, speaking as a citizen and manager of the maintenance and grounds for Brookhaven Country Club, encouraged and requested the city's helt ona beautification program in the median on Brookhaven Country Club Drive from Marsh Lane to the east intersection of Golfing Green Drive. After several statements, Mr. Johnson stated if the City would install a sprinkler system that would cost approximately $3, 500 in the median along the area mentioned on Brookhaven Club Drive, Brookhaven Country Club would furnish the water, plants (such as flowers and etc. clean, maintain the sprinkler system and medians for 5 years with no cost to the city. After some discussion, the Council requested the City Manager to get estimated figures on how much it would cost to plant and maintain the median for 5 years. The Council expressed desire for the Park Board to consider this request and make a recommendation to the Council, since they have a priority list on sprinkler systems in other medians. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Flaherty, all voting "aye", that this be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting and proper steps be taken (by means through the Park and Recreation Board) to assure that the right formulation of an answer is achieved at that time. MAYOR GRIMMER RECOGNIZED THE GIRL SCOUTS OF TROOP #685. Page 258 BID AWARDED - ELECTRICAL CONDUIT After reviewing all bids, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", awarded the low and best bid to Graybar Electric Company in the amount of $2, 578. 46 for electrical conduit that is to be used on Webb Chapel Road for street lighting and traffic signalization installations. ROUTING OF Fy'kTENSION OF L. B. J. OR I. H. 635 Mr. West, City Manager, explained "he had written a letter to the Corps of Engineers requesting the Highway Department to leave the levees where T. R. A. , Corps of Engineers, City of Carrollton, City of Irving and the City of Farmers Branch had agreed upon. He said the proposal by the Highway Department will have the affect of forcing the levees to be moved back to the location recommended by Marvin Springer. The reason they are recommending this is that the approaches and ramps for the intersection of Valley View and L. B. J. will be so close to the levee location. It has been agreed upon by the cities, T. R. A. and the Corps of Engineers that the Highway Department will have to bridge not only the main lanes but some approach and exit ramps that would be between the levees thereby increasing their cost. He stated the Highway Department is to hold a public hearing on their proposed extension route of I. H. 635 sometime in June. " The Council discussed the northern route that the City had recommended. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", to draft a resolution making a request to the Highway Department to use the northern route then as an alternate, if the northern route is not feasible, to design the route to fit the plan to the floodway rather than the floodway to meet their present plans. INITIATING PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT City Attorney George McDonald explained the State statute for calling a public hearing to consider redevelopment. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Korioth, all voting "aye passed a resolution whereas, by reason of possible redevelopment of certain parts of the city, and that public notice in an officially designated newspaper shall be published, the first of which shall be at least sixty (60) days prior to a public hearing at which the City Council will consider the question of whether or not it will order an election to determine if it should adopt a resolution for local redevelopment. STATE LEGISLATION Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing H. B. 1682. Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", passed a resolution opposing H. B. 1682. Page 259. Mayor Grimmer read a resolution opposing S. B. 950. Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", passed a resolution opposing S. B. 950. MRS. MURPHY IS REQUEST FOR USE OF RECREATION FACILITIES FOR 11-~R DAY CARE CHILDREN. Mrs. Murphy, 13114 Holbrook Drive, requested that her Day Care children be allowed to take part in the recreation program as any other child. She said they have taken part in the recreation program in the past and have had no problems. She stated she and Mr. Burke, the Parks and Recreation Director, had disagreements on whether or not Day Care children were allowed to take part in the City's recreation program and also whether she could teach swimming to the children when taken to tie pool. She said Mr. Burke said they could take them to the pool but could not teach them to swim. Mrs. Murphy stated that some of the parents of the children were present. After some discussion, Mrs Murphy requested again that the Day Care children be allowed to take part in the recreation program since,, they are children of the community. The Council discussed the meeting she had with the City Tlllanager Paul West. It was brought out that at this meeting Mr. West requested Mrs. Murphy to submit a letter to the Park and Recreation Department make her requests, then the Park and Recreation Department would write a letter to her giving her specific answers to her request. If she is not satisfied she is to come to the City Manager and he will give her a written decision, and after this if Mrs. Murphy is not satisfied she can take all the information to the Council for their decision. The Council agreed the request by the City Manager was a reasonable one. After more discussion, Councilman Linn moved that it was noted that Mrs. Murphy was heard and the City Manager has his instructions for trying to work out an equitable arrangement which will be in writing for Mrs. Murphy and the handling of Day Care students. Councilman Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD NOT DISCUSSED. Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "aye", dismissed from the agenda the discussion of the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Board, EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council agreed that the appointment to the Library Board and the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission would be considered at the next regular meeting. Page 260. Mr. West reviewed a letter from Mr. Louis Nichols concerning the claim of Billy Ted Lynch. The Council was in agreement with Mr. West that the city should not settle Mr. Lynch's claim for any amount since there is no evidence of negligence on the part of the City, ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion b,y Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adjourned the meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1971 at 9;10 P.M.. l ` ay r eorg G. rimmer ity Secretary 1 Page 261.