1971-06-07 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
June Z, 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
City Manager Paul M. West
City Attorney George McDonald
City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of June 7, 1971 to order
at 7:30 P. M.. Roy Patton gave the invocation.
A PPROVA L OF MINU TE S
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", approved the minutes as written of the regular meeting
of the City Council of May 17, 1971.
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
Certificates of appreciation were presented to Jack Knight and John Miniter.
Mr. Miniter was not present. Mr. Jack Knight had served on the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Mr. Miniter on the Library Board.
DISCUSSION OF FENCING FRONT YARD BY STEVE HIGGINS
Mr. Steve Higgins, 13117 Glenside, stated he was notified on April 1, 1971 that
his decorative fence that had been erected in his front yard was in violation
of the fence ordinance and that he did not have a permit for its erection.
He explained that he had appeared twice before the Zoning Board of Adjustment,
requesting for a variance from Ordinance 810, Section 5, to allow his fence
to remain. He stated the request was tabled at the first meeting and at the
second meeting his request was denied. Mr. Higgins stated he was unaware
of a permit not being processed.
Mr. Higgins described his fence as being four decorative walls being 21"
high with .matching brick with his house across the front of his property.
Mr. Higgins stated it was designed to compliment his house and the neighbor-
hood and explained the land sca*g that was planned.
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Mr. Higgins requested the Council to allow him to keep the decorative
structures that have been erected in his front ,yard.
The definition of a fence and decorative walls was discussed and so was the
present fence ordinance.
The Council expressed that the present fence ordinance is in need of study.
Mr. Jack Knight, 2912 Marsann, spoke in favor of the request of Mr. Higgins.
After much discussion, Councilman Linn moved that the architectural
structure that has been erected on Mr. Higgins' property at 13117 Glenside
be refrained from any legal action by the City and that the City Manager
be instructed to rewrite the present fence ordinance for presentation at
the next Council meeting for consideration of the Council.
Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted"aye".
CITY-DALLAS SCHOOL LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVED
A joint City-School lease agreement with Dallas Independent School District
was presented for the Mayor's signature. (Instrument Attached)
After some consideration and discussion, Councilman Linn moved to
accept the lease agreement with the Dallas Independent School District
and authorized the Mayor to sign same agreement. Councilman
McClung seconded the motion and all voted "aye".
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED
After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved to authorize the appropriation
of funds in the amount of $5, 000. 00 for the operation of longer hours at the
swimming pools. Councilman Korioth seconded the motion and all voted "aye".
Councilman Flaherty requested a count listing day by day of participants at
the pools between the hours of 8:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. .
PUBLIC HEARING DATE RESET
After some discussion, Councilman Korioth moved to pass a resolution setting
the date of August 16, 1971 for the public hearing to consider the question of whether
or not the Council will order an election to determine if the Council should
adopt a resolution for local redevelopment. Councilman McClung seconded the
motion and all voted "aye
ORDINANCE 880 - AMENDMENT TO SANITATION ORDINANCE.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Council-
man Linn, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 780
BY ADDING ONE SENTENCE WHICH REGULATES THE TIME
OF PLACING SACKS OF GARBAGE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
BID AWARDED FOR TRASH CON`I'AI--,,\'ERS
After reviewing all bids, Councilman Linn moved to award the bid in the
amount of $20, 775. 00 for 75 3-yard and 75 4-yard containers to Cleburne
Truck and Body Sales Company with the inclusion of a hold harmless clause
on the patent infringement on the containers as recommended by the City Manager.
Councilman Flaherty seconded the motion and ali voted "aye".
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR 25 3-YARD AND 25 4-YARD CONTAINERS
City Manager Paul West stated that the specification calls for a delivery
of 25 3=yard containers and 25 4-yard containers before the first of
October. He explained $6, 925. 00 needs to be appropriated this fiscal year.
After some discussion, Councilman Linn moved to authorize the appropriation
of $6, 925. 00 for the 25 3-,yard containers and 25 4-yard containers that is
to be deliverdbefore the first of October. Councilman Flaherty seconded
the motion and all voted "aye".
TAX ROLL ADJUSTMENTS
The following list of Tax Roll adjustments of additions and deletions were
discussed.
Additions
iH,w 't'axes
Humble Oil Company
$ 230.38
Special Care School
314. 63
Trammel Crow
226.38
Mary Hart
3 8. 2 5
White Swan
70.88
Dallas Christian College
81.88
I B M
44.25
Sitco
1.63
Stuart Shell
31.25
Gilbreath - Good Eats
28.13
Little Texan Nursery
6.25
Jim Gracy
12.50
Great Southwest Warehouse
12.50
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Total Additions-1970 $ 1, 098. 91
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Deletions
Tax Roll 1970
H. L. Wells (property acquired by City)
Carl Elsaeser (error in calculating
sq, ft, of house)
Grady Cates (property acquired by City)
Johnson, Johnson & Johnson (unable to locate)
Kent Enco Service Station (unable to locate)
Visual Communications (unable to locate)
E. Dow Davidson Architect (unable to locate)
Standard Bolt & Nut (Bankrupt)
C & S Garage (unable to locate)
Total Deductions - 1970
$ 162.00
45.25
1.88
6.25
25.00
6.25
10.00
125.00
18. 75
$ 400.38
Tax Roll 1970 - Net Change $698. 53
1969 & Prior Taxes Personal Property Deletions
Berry & Sons Sinclair (Unable to locate) $ 7.51
Bill Dumas Automotive (Unable to locate) 66.00
W. L. Liston J & J Produce (Unable to locate) 12.51
Jymme's Fashion Outlet (Unable to locate) 138.00
Kent Enco Service Station (Unable to locate) 50.00
Marble Products Company (Unable to locate) 25. 01
North Dallas Cycle Sales (Unable to locate) 25.01
Standard Bolt & Nut (Bankrupt) 175.01
Total Deductions 1969 & Prior $ 499.06
Councilman Linn moved to authorize the additions as mentioned above to the
tax roll and the deletions as mentioned above from the tax roll. Councilman
Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye
FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 4th DISCONTINUED.
City Manager Paul West explained the dangers and expense of the fireworks
display that is usually held on July 4th. He brought out the difficulty in securing
insurance which is a state law requirement. He stated it was the Administration's
opinion that this fireworks display be discontinued.
There was a discussion of citizens setting off fireworks which is in violation
of the fireworks ordinance.
After more discussion, Councilman Linn moved as recommended, reflecting
the recommendations of the Police Chief and the Fire Chief, the fireworks
display for the 4th of July be discontinued. Councilman Korioth seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Linn, Korioth, Flaherty
and McClung voting "aye", and with Councilman Binford voting "nay".
There was a discussion of some sort of celebration for the 4th to be planned.
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A DJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all
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voting "aye adjourned the City Council meeting of June 7, 1971 at 8:35 P.M.
May r G rg mer
C y Secretary
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