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1971-06-28 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING fitly 28, 1971 ~u.v e Members of the City Council present were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung (Arrived at 9:25 P. M Al Korioth Bill Binford City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Paul M. West George McDonald Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of June 28, 1971 to order at 7:30 P. M.. Councilman Flaherty gave the invocation. Mayor Grimmer recognized and welcomed the members of the Chamber of Commerce. CORRECTION OF MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 1971. Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voted "aye", corrected the minutes of June 7, 1971 by adding the 1969 Tax Deletions to page 271. EXTENSION OF 635 DISCUSSION City Manager Paul West gave a presentation on the recommendations and a resolution of the City of Farmers Branch for the design of I. H. 635 and Spur 484 for the Council's consideration to be presented at the June 29, 1971 public hearing for the extension of I. H. 635 to the west of Farmers Branch. The recommendations and resolution are filed with this minute book for record. The Council held a lengthy discussion on the recommendations and resolution. The following members of the Chamber of Commerce were present: Carl Fleming, president; Lou Hillman, manager; Ed Dayton, John Prickette, Sonny Bradford, Cole Rowland, and Joe Hollingsworth. Page 278. Carl Fleming, Lou Hillman, and Joe Hollingsworth spoke asking questions seeking information concerning the proposed plans of the extension. After more discussion on the presentation, making corrections and additions, Councilman Korioth made a motion to present the presentation and resolution as presented by the City Manager at the public hearing on June 29, 1971 on the design of I. H 635 and Spur 484. Councilman Binford seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Carl Fleming, president of the Chamber of Commerce, reported that the Chamber's Executive Committee supported the action of the Council wholeheartedly and will attend the public hearing backing the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 882 - AMENDING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE._ After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE No. 870, THE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE, SO THAT THE WORDING IS CHANGED SUCH THAT THE WORD DELINQUENT DESCRIBES THE ACTS OF A CHILD RATHER THAN A CHILD HIMSELF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 883 - PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RICHLAND AVE. FROM GOODWATER STREET TO BIRCH- LAWN. After some discussion on which side of the street should be "no parking", a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Korioth, adopted the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING AT ANY TIME ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RICHLAND STREET FROM THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST SIDE OF GOOD- WATER STREET TO THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST SIDE OF BIRCHLAWN STREET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS REPRESENTA- TIVE TO POST SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200. 00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilmen Linn, Korioth, and Flaherty voting "aye", and with Councilman Binford voting "nay". Page 279. CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The City of Farmers Branch is a member of the Central Sewage System of the Trinity River Authority; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that nearly all member cities of this system are experiencing rapid growth which will require additional sewage treating facilities in the very near future; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch feels that it is imperative that the maximum participation by State and Federal agencies be encouraged. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That immediate steps be taken to obtain whatever federal assistance can be obtained to help finance this expansion. 4 SECTION 2. That the Government Application's Review Committee of the North Texas Council of Governments reconsider their action tabling the consideration of the Trinity River Authority's application for expansion to the Central Waste Water Treatment Plan. SECTION 3. Recommend that this application be approved at the next meeting of the Review Committee of the North Texas Council of Governments. DULY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, on the day of 1971. Ma r ATTEST: 4g;f--Z Cites y Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney RESOLUTION 1. WHEREAS, relocation of certain utility lines is necessary for the widening of I. H. 35 E, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch is desirous of obtaining refund for all costs in connection therewith, in conformance with the policy of the Texas Highway Department, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch has appointed Paul M. West, City Manager, to act in their behalf in all matters conerning this agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Paul M. West is hereby authorized to sign all forms required in the agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and the Texas Highway Department, in connection with the relocation of said water and sewer lines. SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this the -day of 1971. R ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Zz~ CITY SECRETARY _ ~ „ , , ;ra % i~ %?/'f fir, •°~^.e~~ CITY ATTORNEY t RESOLUTION SUPPORTING T. R. A . 'S APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF CENTRAL SEWERAGE TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", passed the attached resolution supporting T. R. A. 's application for funding of central sewerage treatment improvements. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN UTILITY ADJUSTMENT FORMS WITH TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. A resolution was presented which authorizes the City Manager to execute the forms with the Texas Highway Department for the utility adjustments of I. H. 35 as presented at the Council meeting of June 21, 1971. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", passed the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all forms between the City of Farmers Branch and the Texas Highway Department in connection with the relocation of utilities. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pearlene Lyons Case After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", authorized to pay $1, 000 to settle the Pearlene Lyons condemnation case as awarded by the Commissioners, COUNCILMAN McCLUNG ARRIVED. L. L. Kammerer Case After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", to authorize the payment of the dif- ference between the trial judgment iri the amount of $32, 000 and the Commissioner's award in the sum of $19, 000 plus interest on the difference to L. L. Kammerer for his property taken in the widening of Valley View Lane. Sherriff's Sale of Property City Manager Paul West reported of a SherriffIs Sale on August 3, 1971 on a strip of land 27 1/2' wide by 1100' long located between Valley View Shopping Center and the houses facing Meadow Green Drive, that runs from Valley View to Josey Lane. Mr. West stated that if this could be purchased at a reasonable price, it could be used for park purposes such as walking and jogging paths and a scenic park that would be an asset to the neighborhood. After some discussion, the Council suggested that Bill Skipping be notified of this sale since his property adjoins this strip. Page 280. The Council requested a report of the attendance of meetings of the Board of Adjustment members. The status of the Spring Valley Condemnation cases were discussed. ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, adjourned the City Council meeting of June 28, 1971 at 9:45 P. M. . The motion carried with Councilmen Flaherty, McClung, Linn, and Binford voting "aye", and Councilman Korioth abstaining. i' r , t Mayor Pro Tem C- ty Secretary Page 281.