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1972-10-02 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING October 2, 1972 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford Mayor Pro Te.m Linn was out of town representing the city which was recognized as an excused absence. Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney George M. McDonald City Secretary J. W. Wade Director of Public Works Roy Patton Fire Chief Bob Yager Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of October 2, 1972 to order at 7:30 P.M.. Roy Patton gave the invocation. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR AGENDA ITEM. Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flahery, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed on the agenda as Item 6.A. -"Discuss Letter From Trinity Improvement Association Concerning Proposed Principles And Standards For Planning Water And Land Resources". APPROVAL OF MINUTES After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, approved the minutes of the Council meeting of September 11, 1972 with the following correction and addition: 1. Correction -On Page 506, third paragraph, let the last two sentences read: "Mr. Garry Weber should be aware and advised that school district property tax recodification is going to be applied to the city and county eventually, if the Legislature sees fit to do so. So why duplicate the process of hiring the L. B. J. School of Public Affairs?" 2. Addition - Information attached to the minutes and inserted in the budget showing that the Operating Expenses this year for the Library is increased over last year's Operating Expenses. Page 516. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Grimmer presented service awards to the following: Fifteen years service awards to Velia Ferrell of the Staff Services Department and Lee Wayne Darnell of Public Utilities Department. Five years service awards to Ralph E. Stegman, Jerry W. Pritchett, Jerry G. Soward, and Donald W. Webster of the Fire Department. PARKING ON VERONICA LANE FROM PRIMROSE LANE TO ERIC LANE DISCUSSED. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information. Mr. Orval C. Dickson, 2948 Phyllis Lane, is requesting that a "No Parking Zone" be established by ordinance along the east side of Veronica Road from the southeast corner of Primrose Lane, south to Eric Lane. The Engineering Depart- ment recommends that this ordinance be passed to relieve the traffic congestion caused by patrons of the Post Office using letter boxes to deposit mail and, thereby, blocking driveways and closing one lane of this section of Veronica Road to through traffic at different times of the day. A. transparency was shown showing the location in concern. A letter was sent to the property owners involved on September 20, 1972 informing them of this discussion. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak in favor or against the request. Mr. Basil Weaver, 2948 Primrose, spoke in concern of the postal employees parking on Veronica. He stated that he did not believe that passing the ordinance would solve the problems because this would create parking on the side streets. Mr. Weaver suggested to have a one hour parking limit from 8 A. M to 5 P. M. on Veronica Lane. He stated that there were "No Parking" signs up on the west side of Veronica but were taken down when Skaggs Albertson was constructed. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance as recommended by the Engineering Department; and that the City Manager write a letter to the Superintendent of the Post Office informing therm of the complaint and the action taken by the Council: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF VERONICA. ROAD FROM THE SOUTH- EAST CORNER OF PRIMROSE LANE TO THE NORTH- EAST CORNER OF ERIC LANE, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO STOP, STAND OR PARK ANY VEHICLE, EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW OR THE DIRECTIONS OF ANY POLICE OFFICER OR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE IN THE DESCRIBED NO PARKING ZONE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS AGENT TO CONSTRUCT TRAFFIC Page 517. SIGNS WHICH WILL PROHIBIT ANY STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING ON THE ABOVE PORTION OF THE SAID ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING $200. 00 FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. VERONICA LANE DISCUSSED AS REQUESTED BY BASIL WEAVER. Mr. Basil Weaver, 2948 Primrose, stated that he wanted to point out some problems that exist in the area of Skaggs Albertson and Veronica Lane. He stated that the trucks in their loading and unloading operations at Skaggs Albertson created a very disturbing noise 24 hours a day. He said the trash receptables were in need of repair and when they were emptied they were set against the wall making it impossible to close the lids. He said the garbage was collected at about 11:00 P. M. which caused noise. Mr. Weaver complained about the odor and particles that came out of the incenterator. He stated that the 6 foot fence behind Skaggs along Veronica Lane is a traffic hazard that made it impossible to see adequately in and out of Skaggs. He made statements concerning the amount of truck traffic on Veronica Lane. He made statements concerning the high grass and weeds behind the service stations and the other stores on Valley View Lane that adjoined the Skaggs property. Mr. Weaver presented some photographs of the area of the existing conditions. Mr. Weaver listed the following suggested solutions: 1. That the 6' fence be scaled down to 2' at each end for traffic safety. 2. That the garbage receptables be moved from the present location to a location behind the service stations on Valley View Lane. 3. That trucks other than government vehicles be banned from Veronica Lane. The Council thanked Mr. 'Weaver for bringing this to the attention of the Council. After some discussion, City Manager Paul West stated that the areas in questioned would be studied by the Administration and would report back to the Council at their next .meeting. RESOLUTION CONCERNING PROPOSED LEGISLATION CONCERNING SALES TAX ADOPTED. City Manager Paul West stated that Resolution No. 72-052 recommends the Texas Municipal League to adopt a resolution asking the State Legis- lation to pass legislation whereby the City of Farmers Branch and other cities will be able to determine if they are receiving sales taxes that they are entitled to. Page 518. After some discussion, Councilman Flaherty made a :motion to adopt Resolution No. 72-052. Councilman Quevreaux seconded the motion with the amendment of sending the proposed legislation to the Dallas County Legislative delegation. Councilman Flaherty agreed. All voted "aye". RESOLUTION ADOPTED CONCERNING THE OMNIBUS AUTHORIZATION BILL, H. R. 16832. Mayor Grimmer read Resolution No. 72-053 that favors the provision in the Omnibus Authorization Bill which prohibits making any changes in the discount rate for the next 15 month period on Federal water projects. City Manager Paul West stated that the City had received this date a letter from the Trinity Improvement Association requesting favorable action for the Omnibus A.uthorization Bill, H. R. 16832. He explained that there had been past publicity about changing the interest rate used in calculating benefits of the water projects so that the interest rates used by raising them would delete alot of the Federal water projects. He stated that it showed they were not beneficial economically because the money would be increased in these calculations. He stated that H. R. 16832 is being recommended by the Water Resources Council so it would not change the benefit cost ratio in the Federal projects. He state that this would kill the entire Trinity River Project. The Trinity River Project was discussed. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 72-053 that was read by Mayor Grimmer. BIDS FOR. AUTOMOBILES REJECTED. City Manager Paul West stated that the city had received only one bid for the 10 automobiles to be used in various departments of the city. He recommended that the city reject this one bid and authorize the re- advertisement of bids for the 10 vehicles. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", rejected the bid submitted for the 10 automobiles and authorized the readvertisement of bids. ADVERTISEMENT FOR POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement of bids for radio equipment for the Police Department as recommended by the City Manager. MAYOR GRIMMER STATED THAT THE ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS EXPLAINED IN A MEMO THAT WAS SENT TO THE COUNCIL AND THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DELETED FOR DISCUSSION. Page 519. MAYOR GRIMMER RECOGNIZED AND WELCOMED SOME YOUNG BOY SCOUTS THAT WERE IN THE AUDIENCE. ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adjourned the meeting of October 2, 1972 at 8:25 P. M. Mayor G org G. im.mer 4 4 , tA) ~~14 City S retary J. W. Wade Page 520.