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1972-04-17 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 17, 1972 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford Members of the Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City A ttorney George M. McDonald City Secretary J. W. Wade Fire Chief R. L. Yager Police Chief Roger Robbins Manager of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of April 17, 1972 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Mr. Paul Drewry, Chaplain of the Farmers Branch Police Department, gave the invocation. A PPROVA L OF MINUTES. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the minutes as written of the City Council meeting of April 3, 1972 with the following correction: on page 426 in paragraph number 3, in the last sentence change the word more to less. LETTER FROM DALLAS COUNTY GRAND JURY. City Manager Paul West, after recognizing Chief Robbins, read - letter that Chief Robbins had received from the office of the Dallas County Grand Jury by Robert C. Quinby commending the officers of the Farmers Branch Police Department. Chief Robbins thanked the Council for making it possible that his officers were provided the opportunity for training programs that improves the efficiency and betterment of the Police Department. In behalf of the Council, Mayor Grimmer congratulated Chief Robbins for receiving the letter from the Dallas County Grand Jury and commended the Police Department on the fine work they are doing. Councilman Flaherty made a motion to make the letter from the Dallas Page 428. County Grand Jury a part of the April 17, 1972 minutes. Councilman Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye". (The letter is attached to this page.) CARROLLTON -FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM THE FENCE ORDINANCE. Mr. Dale B. Davis, representative from the Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District, requested a variance from the Fence Ordinance to allow a fence to be set back 15' from the curb on the Birchlawn Street side of Valwood Elementary School instead of the 30' requirement. Mr. Davis requested that the Birchlawn side of the school be designated as a side yard since the school faces Amber Lane. City Manager Paul West stated that the Council could not designate side yards since only the Zoning Ordinance provides this, but the Council could grant a variance from the Fence Ordinance. Mr. Davis stated that the School District wished to install a 4 foot chain link fence along Birchlawn in order to allow a safer, more secure play- ground area for the children. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man McClung, all voting "aye", granted the request of the Carrollton- Farmers Branch School District to allow a 4' chain link fence to be set 15' behind the curb on the Birchlawn Street side of the Valwood Elementary School. REQUEST BY SPECIAL CARE SCHOOL FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE FENCE ORDINANCE. No one was present at this time to make the request for the Special Care School for a variance from the Fence Ordinance. Councilman Flaherty made a motion to postpone this request until the next meeting in order that Mr. John Gill or a representative from the Special Care School can be present to present their request. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion and all voted "aye". REQUEST BY ASSOCIATED SPORTS FOR CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC USE. Mr. Dick Walker on behalf of the Associated Sports organization presented a request for the erection of 10' x 10' portable buildings to be used as concession stands at Jaycee Park, Cox Park and Cabell School. Mr. Walker stated that they were requesting one stand to be erected at Jaycee Park, one at Cox Park and two at Cabell School. He stated that the stands would be used during the Associated Sports baseball games. He requested the stands be erected from May 5, 1972 until August 1, 1972. Locations of the concession stands on the parks will be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Approved locations will be in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance. Page 429. 0 OFFICE OF THE DALLAS COUNTY GRAND JURY ROOM 7-176 - COUNTY COURTHOUSE DALLAS, TEXAS 75202 March 31, 1972 Mr. Roger Robbins Chief of Police City of Farmers Branch Dallas, Texas ' Dear Chief: This Grand Jury has been impressed and delighted with the caliber of men working for your Department, and equally impressed with the preparation and presentation of facts in the criminal cases presented to this Grand Jury. This Grand Jury congratulates you and the members of your staff for the fine work which you are rendering the citi- zens of our community. Yours very truly, U Foreman, Dallas County Grand Jury, January 1972 The City had received a letter from the Dallas Independent School District granting permission to place concession stands on the Cabell School property, After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-017 that grants the request of Associated Sports for the erection of concession stands at Jaycee Park, Cox Park and Cabell School for the time of May 1, 1972 until August 1, 1972. REQUEST BY FARMERS BRANCH LITTLE LEAGUE FOR CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC USE. Mr. Barney Wood on behalf of the Farmers Branch Little League organiza- tion presented a request for the erection of 8' x 8' portable buildings to be used as concession stands on Cox Park, one on the south zone field and one one the north zone field. Mr. Wood stated the concession stands would be used during the Little League baseball games. He requested the stands be erected April 24, 1972 through July 7, 1972. The locations of the concession stands at Cox Park were discussed. Location of the concession stands will be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Approved locations will be in compliance with the requirements of the Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-018 that grants the request of the Farmers Branch Little League for the erection of concession stands at Cox Park for the time of April 24, 1972 through July 7, 1972. LIBRARY FACILITIES DISCUSSED. Mayor Grimmer stated that this is a continuation of discussion on the library facilities. City Manager Paul West stated that there were several possibilities for a library facility. He said one possibility would be the use of the Webb Chapel Fire Station building when it becomes available. He said another possibility would be to add to the existing library. He stated the Fire Station building would be available in the near future since the City must build a Fire Station in the vicinity of Marsh Lane, and since the Webb Chapel Fire Station would be abandoned, He stated that this facility could possibly be used for a library either by remodelling it of the same basic size, or remodelling and increasing the size. The financing of a library facility was discussed. Mr. West stated that if one of these two routes were used, it could be financed without a bond issue. Page 430. The relocation of the Fire Station was discussed. Councilman Flaherty stated that if the Webb Chapel Fire Station building was to be utilized for a libra y some radical changes would have to be made for it to look like a library. The use of an architect was discussed. It was discussed that the Administration would be available for assistance in anyway to the Library Board. After more discussion, Councilman Linn made a motion to propose to the Library Board to study and make a recommendation between the two choices of: enlarging the present facility, or to plan toward design change and the utilization of the present Webb Chapel Fire Station. Councilman McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye". REQUEST BY SPECIAL CARE SCHOOL FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE FENCE ORDINANCE. Upon the arrival of Mr. John Gill, Councilman Quevreaux made a motion to put Item No. 5,which had been previously postponed back on the agenda and to hear the request from the Special Care School at this time. Councilman Flaherty seconded the motion and all voted "aye After apologizing for being late, Mr. John Gill of Special Care School stated they were going to build a fence across the back and down the sides and requested a variance from the Fence Ordinance to allow the School to install a 6' chain link fence along on their side property lines from the front building line to the front property line. Mr. Gill stated they have been having problems with children cutting across their property and with mini bike riders going across their property. Mr. Gill stated the fence is needed for the safety of the children attending their school and for the protection of the trees and shrubs on the property. After some discussion on the appearance of the chain link fence with their building, Mr. Gill stayed that they planned to plant shrubs along the fence line. There was a discussion about the visibility factor if the fence were 6' high. There was some discussion as to lowering the fence to 21, 31, or 4' from the front building line to the front property line. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", granted the request of the Special Care School for a variance from the Fence Ordinance to allow a fence within the front yard with the condition that the fence would be 6' high at the front building line and taper to 3' high to the front property line. Page 431. POST OFFICE SITE OFFERED FOR FACILITIES BY THE CITY. Mayor Grimmer stated that a resolution had been prepared for the Council's consideration to offer the Postal Service a site for a new Farmers Branch Post Office. He stated that the site is located on the southwest corner of Josey Lane and Golfing Green that had been originally planned and purchased for a Fire Station site which is no longer needed, Mayor Grimmer told of the need for a Farmers Branch Post Office and a single zip code to gain the identity of Farmers Branch. Councilman Flaherty asked if a projection had been made as to the size of a Post Office that would be adequate for Farmers Branch. He asked if the lot in question is large enough and will parking facilities, if any, be provided ? Mayor Grimmer stated that the lot is approximately one acre. He said the city is tendering this as an offer to the Postal Service to see if they feel it is adequate and if they will accept the offer. He stated that the two present facilities offered are not as large as this site. Councilman Quevreaux expressed objection to the present zip code 75234. He stated that sales tax because of the zip code have gone into the City of Dallas. He spoke in favor of the resolution. There was a discussion if Farmers Branch acquired its own Post Office that it would help to gain its identity. Councilman Linn asked that if the zip code 75234 would be realigned to concur with the city limits of Farmers Branch and the centralization of a -.bst Office in one area, would this not be what we are trying to accomplish? The 75234 zip code which is being a part of the Dallas system was discussed. It was discussed of retaining the 75234 zip code and for it to coincide with the-city limits of Farmers Branch. Mayor Grimmer stated the Council had received correspondance from Mr. James Deaton, who was in the audience, who objected to the changing of the zip code and making it solely a Farmers Branch Post Office. Mr, James Deaton, 13717 Littlecrest, stated that he was a resident of Farmers Branch and an employee of the Post Office but was not speaking as a representative of the Post Office. He spoke in concern and trouble of changing records if the zip code was changed. He told of employees having seniority which they would lose if the Post Office was changed to a Farmers Branch Post Office. He made statements of how mail is delivered from Dallas compared with independent Post Offices. He spoke at length opposing the change to an independent Post Office. Page 432. 1 [7 1 There was a discussion on metered mail. There was a discussion of the attitude of the postal employees at the present facility. The loss of seniority of the employees if the Post Office was changed to an independent Post Office was discussed. Mr. John Helms, 13547 Rawhide, stated that he had received telephone calls from four business people opposing the change of the Post Office. He spoke in concern of the traffic problem that would be created if the Post Office was at Golfing Green and Josey Lane. He stated that if the Post Office would change, it would affect the ability to attract businesses and the business addresses. He discussed the ownership aspects if the city changed from the Dallas system. He stated it was a legislative problem in collecting the sales tax. He stated we did need a site with adequate traffic access and questioned the location of the offered site for traffic, safety, and ownership aspects. He asked the Council to consider if it was the meritorious use of the property, is it really a wise idea to have a business address as Farmers Branch and not continue it as is? Councilman McClung discussed the need for Post Office facilities. The resolution offering a site to the Postal Service was discussed and altered. Mr. Helms asked if the City could give city property to someone. Mayor Grimmer stated that the City would not be giving the property but would be leasing the property for 99 ,years. After more discussion, Mr. Ed Dayton of the Chamber of Commerce commented that the City needed better Post Office facilities. Mr. Basil Weaver who lives near the present Post Office spoke in favor of the resolution. It was discussed that if the resolution passed that it be sent to ones of authority. After .more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-019, that is attached to this page. REALIGNMENT OF MARSH LANE AT BELT LINE ROAD. City Manager Paul West stated that the Administration has been discussing with the County, the City of Carrollton and the City of Addison the realign- ment of Marsh Lane at Belt Line Road. He stated that the proposal which is attached has been submitted to the cities by the Dallas County Public Works Page 433. SECTION 3. This offer is further conditioned upon acceptance by the postal service within six (6) months, unless an extension of time is granted by the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch. DULY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, on the 17 day of A pril , 1972. APPROVED: May6r, GeorgeiG. Grimmer ATTEST: City Se f nary, J. W. Wade APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Kttorney, George M. McDonald ,r~ RESOLUTION NO. 72-019 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch is of the opinion that the postal service for the citizens of Farmers Branch is in need of much improvement, and WHEREAS, the present situation of the postal service in the City of Farmers Branch is causing an undue financial burden to the citizens of Farmers Branch by causing loss of Sales Tax Revenue, and WHEREAS, the present situation of the postal service in the City I ~ of Farmers Branch tends to destroy the sense of 1 identity of the City of Farmers Branch, and WHEREAS, in the past the City of Farmers Branch has made repeated efforts to get new postal facilities for the City of Farmers Branch, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch desires to show its good faith in its sincere attempt to get improved postal service and post office building for the City of Farmers Branch. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: r ~1 SECTION. 1. That the City owned tract of land located on the South- west corner of Josey Lane and Golfing Green Drive is hereby offered to the postal service for a 99 year lease; the payment for the lease to be $1. 00 per year. SFc PION 2. This offer is made upon the condition that a new post office facility be established for Farmers Branch and the zip code boundary lines for this post office to coincide with the city limits of the City of Farmers Branch. Department for approval. He stated that the cities of Addison and Carrollton have indicated that they were in favor of the proposed alignment of Marsh Lane at Belt Line Road. Mr. West stated that the property owner in Farmers Branch is agreeable and hoped that the property owner in Addison is. Mr. West recommended that the City Council approve the proposed alignment of Marsh Lane at Belt Line Road in order to notify the other agencies involved. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the alignment of Marsh Lane at Belt Line Road as recommended by the City Manager and the Engineering Department. PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL APPROVED FOR PAVING VALLEY VIEW LANE BETWEEN TEMPLETON TRAIL AND WEBB CHAPEL ROAD AND AUTHORIZED ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY. There was a discussion held on clarifying the meaning of "preliminary proposal for paving Valley View Lane between Templeton Trail and Webb Chapel Road and the authorization of the acquisition of right of way". City Manager Paul West stated that the Administration was asking authorization to get appraisals of the property for right of way. Councilman Flaherty asked how much land is needed to be bought? He stated he was interested to know how much of the area north of Valley View and south of Valley View is needed in the proposed preliminary plans. He stated he was also interested as to what the projected plans are on Valley View Lane east of Templeton Trail to Marsh Lane, and on Valley View Lane to L. B. J. Freeway, and how much land will be needed. He asked is the street going to be the same width all the way? Mr. West stated that at this time he did not know how much land would be involved. He stated he anticipated to recommend to the Council that Valley View would be a six lane thoroughfare up to Marsh Lane and maybe to Rosser Road and from there on or at some point in this area it would be narrowed down to probably 4 lanes. He stated that the future building of some retail establishments in the area might generate traffic. Thus creating a need for a thoroughfare all the way to Midway. Councilman Linn asked Mr. West if he was asking for preliminary plans for paving Valley View Lane from Webb Chapel Road to Templeton Trail. Mr. West replied ,yes. Councilman Flaherty asked if the city has anything of the way of traffic surveys or projection of traffic needs. Mr. West replied no. Councilman Quevreaux clarified that Mr. West was not asking authorization to buy anything. Mr. West stated that the Administration was asking permission to proceed with the design, the hiring of an appraiser to make appraisals and then would have to come back to the Council to get authorization to purchase the right of way. Page 434. AUTHORIZATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL. EQUIPMENT. City Manager Paul West stated it was recommended by the Administration that the Administration be authorized to advertise for bids for traffic signal equipment and material for the following intersections: Valwood Lane and Josey Lane Heartside Drive and Josey Lane Hollandale and Josey Lane Valwood Parkway and Denton Drive Valwood Parkway and Webb Chapel Road Valwood Parkway and Dennis Lane Valwood Parkway and Heartside Place Valley View Lane and Webb Chapel Road Valley View Lane and Marsh Lane Marsh Lane and Brookhaven Club Drive It was discussed that the signals would be designed to fit the requirements of the location. Mr. West stated that the estimated cost for the material and equipment is $95, 000. Mr, West said that money is available in the Street Bond Fund for this project. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the Administration to advertise for bids for traffic signal equipment as recommended by the City Manager, SECOND REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IN MAY ELIMINATED. The date of the second regularly scheduled meeting in May falls on May 15, Mayor Grimmer stated that this date conflicts with the 1972 Institute for Mayors, Councilmen and Commissioners that is scheduled for May 14, 15, and 16 in San Antonio which a majority of the Council is planning to attend. Mayor Grimmer asked if the Council wished to change the meeting date or to eliminate the second meeting in May. After some discussion, Councilman Quevreaux made a motion to forego the second meeting in May unless the City Manager determines it necessary and having a full agenda to call a special meeting as provided in the City Charter, Councilman McClung seconded the .motion. The vote was Councilmen Quevreaux and McClung voting "aye", Councilmen Linn and Flaherty voting "nay", and Councilman Binford abstaining. The motion carried. According to Section 2.14 of the City Charter, any Council member abstaining from voting, except when disqualified, shall be taken as an affirmative vote. 1 Page 436. There was more discussion concerning traffic projection from Webb Chapel to Marsh Lane. Mr. West stated that according to the study made by the County sometime around 1964 thru 1966 the County designated Valley View as one of the roads to be a thoroughfare in their thorough- fare plan. 1 There was more discussion of the extension of Valley View Lane to the east of Marsh Lane. Councilman Linn moved to approve the preliminary proposal for paving Valley View Lane between Templeton Trail and Webb Chapel Road and authorized acquisition of right of way as recommended by the City Manager. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Linn, Quevreaux, McClung and Binford voting "aye" and with Councilman Flaherty voting "nay". Councilman Flaherty stated that he opposed because he felt like the Council would be committing themselves as to one plan. ACQUISITION FO11 RIGHT OF WAY ON ROSSFORD STREET SOUTH OF CARRICK STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH DENTON DRIVE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PD-5 THOROUGHFARE PLAN AUTHORIZED. City Manager Paul West stated that the Council had previously adopted a thoroughfare plan for the PD-5 area and since then there has not been any implementation of the thoroughfare plan. Mr. West recommended that the Administration be authorized to proceed with the design and the acquisition of right of way by hiring appraisers to appraise the property for the right of way on Rossford Street. He said after the appraisals have been made they would be brought to the Council and authorization would have to be given the Administration to make an offer to the property owners. It was clarified that this was a proposal for the paving of Rossford Street. The kind of paving for Rossford Street was discussed. Mr. West stated that the first step the Administration needed to do was to establish alignment, then determine the right of way needed, hire appraisers and come to the Council for authority to purchase the right of way needed. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Binford, all voting "aye", approved the plan for the paving of Rossford Street as recommended by the City Manager. BID AWARDED FOR STREET STRIPING City Manager Paul West reported that the City had received four bids for the street striping program. He said that two of the bids were at $.03 per L. F. and the bid did not include Webb Chapel from I. H. 635 to Fyke Road and Marsh Lane from I. H. 635 to Brookhaven Club Drive. Mr. West recommended that these two streets be added to the contract. He stated that the cost of striping these two streets would be approximately $1, 050. 00. He stated that Webb Chapel had been striped when the construction was completed but with the type of stripe used by the County, it would not last a ,year. He said the City is seeking stripes that would last a year in order that the City can go into an annual street striping program. Mr. West stated that the Administration would like to recommend the contract to be awarded to 3-M Company for their unit price of 03 per L. F, and be authorized to add the streets of Webb Chapel and Marsh Lane to the contract. After some discussion of the two bidders that bid the same amount and the cost amount of the additional streets, Councilman Linn moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and awarded the bid of 03 per L. F. to 3-M Company for street striping; and, authorized the streets of Webb Chapel Road and Marsh Lane be added to the contract. Councilman McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye". ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TAX ROLLS AUTHORIZED City Manager Paul West stated that the adjustments to the tax rolls were recommended by the Tax Department. The recommended adjustments are attached. It was discussed that in the event the City is able to collect before the statute of limitations, the city can charge the amount back on the tax roll. Mr. West stated that the amount to be charged off is $2,235. 92 and the amount to be added to the tax roll is $1, 799. 50. He stated that part of the amount being charged off is the pro rata tax on properties purchased by the State and City during the tax year. Councilman Quevreaux commended the City on trying to collect the delinquent taxes which has become a burden to some cities and schools in the County. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", authorized the adjustments to the tax rolls as recommended. ORDINANCE NO. 915 - AMENDMENT TO THE POLICY FOR PAVING ASSESSMENT. Mr. West stated that the ordinance presented for consideration was an amendment to the policy for paving assessment. He said the amendment is to provide that large unplatted tracts of land being held for speculation be assessed for their fair share of the paving costs as to other multiple residences, commercial and industrial property. Page 43 7. Request that these Personal Property accounts be charged off - Owners unknown to tax department - mail returned. 72-0082 Sam Beasley d/b/a Beasley Building Materials West Valley View Lane - 1965- 157.50 1966 172.50 73-0025 Caldwell Construction Company P. 0. Box 20220 Dallas, Texas 75220 1965 150-00 - 1967 115.00 : 1968 104.58 74-0180 Dave Pruitt d/b/a Dave's Poodle Salon 2541 Valley View Lane 1970 11_25 - 78-0081 Rodney Patterson d/b/a Patterson Enco Serv. Sta." 12004 Webb Chapel Road 1969 25.01 82-0081 Le Chic Shoppe 101 Valley View Lane 1968 18.75 1969 18.76 90-0410 Stewart Brothers Automotibe - 2365 Valwood Parkway 1970 12.50 Reductions to 1971 Personal Property Tax Roll - continued 84-0110 Robert Milsap $ 6_25 Service station assessment prorated to new owner for 8 months 94-0070 Webb Chapel Enco Service $25_00 This property rendered and assessed to Mumble Oil Company as company owned station Pro-oerty Assessments Added to 1971 Tax Roll 6576-00-1900 Valley View Central West Survey $42.00_ Tract 19 Abstract 1576 76-0095 Federal Mechanical & Equipment Company $7_50 219 Farmers Branch Shopping Center 82-0170 Lone Star Ribbon Company $250.00 84-0220 Motorola Communications - increased assessment $812.50 87-0205 Piper-Weatherford Moved to City in January $375.00 1971. Property removed from City of University Park rolls so we assessed 84-0100 Jim Miller Sales - increased assessment $312050 t 11 92-0090 James Ainsworth d/b/a Upholstery Clinic Route 2, Box 208 Plano, Texas 1965 10.50 1966 11.50 1967 11.50 1968 12.50 Request this Personal Property be charged off 76-0051 Don Reese d/b/a Farmers Branch Motors 4456 Laren Lane . Dallas, Texas 1969 $36.83 Don Reese was not the owner and operator of this lot on January 1, 1969. We were never ablt to establish the owner as of January .l. The assessment was not legally his; however, he finally agreed to pay a prorated $53.55 for the number of months that he operated the business. 84-0130 Minnie Pearl's Chicken - Josey Square Shopping Center 1970 $56.25 Company bankrupt - no distribution of funds 78-0050 Dan Harkin Realty - 2800 Valley View Lane 197.1 $12.50 Business moved out in November, 1970 - should have been removed from Tax Roll prior to January 1, 1971. Reductions to 1971 Tax Roll Prorations to City and State as a result of property being acquired during 1971 5733-00-0005 Branch Properties Keenan Survey Tract 5 $44.25 2339 Springlake 5733-00-0097 Baptist Foundation Keenan Survev 5733--00-0098 Tracts 81,88,89 5733-00-0096 $286.51 260--00-0100 Charles Fulkerson Lot 1 $11.09 Brookhollow Estates 5915-00-0300 Mrs. Gene Durrett Marsh Survey $65.12 Tract 3 6146-00-1000 Mary Heads Carter Pancoast Survey $82.88 Tract 10 Reductions to 1971 Real Tax Roll 1060-73-3200 Mrs. Mary Ella Good Lot 32 Block C 12724 Bee Street Longmire Addition $61.00 This property assessed at 100°/ of appraised value rather than 50/. Reductions to 1971 Personal Property Tax Roll- 78-0210 Houston Chemical $31.25 I4 This property rendered and assessed to P.. :P. G. Industries 80-0020 Danny Jacques & Associates $25.00 This property rendered and assessed to Highway 77 Plumbing Company 73-0020 C & S Auto Sales $28.62 Assessed 100/ instead of 50/ Judgements have been taken and abstracted on these accounts. 73-0080 Caro's Mexican Foods - 116 Valwood village 1968 25.00 1969 25.01 1970 25.00 1971 25.00 73-0261 Richard A. Muller d/b/a- Coin Operated Washateria - 2449 Valwood Parkway 1968 106.25 - 74-0330 Dye Used Cars 13308 Harry Hine6 Boulevard 1966 25.00 1967 25.01 - 1968 25.00 1969 23.00 1970 23.00 1971 31.25 80-0100 Carl Bohannon d/b/a Josey Square Kitchen 201 Josey Square 1970 93.75 1971 81.25 87-0070 Patrician Coiffures - 164 Farmers Branch Shopping Center 1970 25.00 93-0009 George Stewart d/b/a Valley View 66 Ser_ Sta. 1967 23.00 _ 1968 25.00 1969 25.01 L After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 23-3 AND 23-4 AND ADDING SECTION 23-6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, RESPECTIVELY PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE METHODS OF PAVING ASSESSMENTS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND IN AREAS OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; METHOD OF ASSESSMENP IN ALL ZONES WHEN PAVING PROJECT IS DONE IN STAGES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Paul West gave a report on the various projects of the departments of the city. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Law Suits City Attorney George McDonald discussed pending and present law suits involving the city. Personnel Matters. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", appointed Richard W. Thomas, Charles McKee, and B. R. Gilbreath to the Board of Equalization for the year of 1972. The Council agreed that the Mayor send a letter to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Library Board whose terms expire in May to see if they would be willing to serve another term if reappointed by the Council. Land Acquisition. Future Fire Station site was discussed. Four possible locations were discussed. They were: 1. Southwest corner of proposed Alpha Road and Midway Road; 2. Southeast corner of Brookhaven Club Drive and Spring Valley Road 3. Northeast corner of Spring 'Valley Road and Marsh Lane; and 4. Northwest corner of proposed Alpha Road and Midway Road. (-This location lies in the corner of the Farmers Branch city limits boundary. line. ) After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the Administration to pursue preferably for Site 2. Page 438. OTHER DISCUSSION. Fire Chief Bob Yager reported that Billy Ray Garrison of the Fire Depart- ment had been recommended and would receive the Ben Franklin Award by Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. sponsored through the International Association of Fire Chiefs at the May 1st .meeting. ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Quevreaux all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 17, 1972 at 10:45 P.M. . Mayor eo ge V. Grimmer f , City S etar,y J. W. Wade 1 1 Page 439.