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1974-02-04 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 4, 1974 Members of the City Council present were: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tern W. R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Bill Binford Member of the City Council absent was: Councilman: Ken Quevreaux The City Council recognized and excused the absence of Councilman Quevreaux because of being out of town on business. Members of the City Administration present were: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney Doug McCallon Director of Staff Services Glenn Moore Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of February 4, 1974 to order at 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. I. - INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn gave the invocation. DECLARING AN EMERGENCY After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", declared an emergency and placed on the Agenda as Item 3.A. - Consider Authorization To Erect Banners Across Streets For Clean-Up Week, and, Item 8.A. - Consider Request Presented By Mr. and Mrs. George R. Rosser, 13615 Pyramid. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES -January 21, 1974. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 21, 1974 as submitted. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD. Mayor Grimmer presented a five year service award to Aubrey G. Price of the Sanitation Division for his employment with the city. Page 795. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.A.- CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO ERECT BANNERS ACROSS STREETS FOR CLEAN-UP WEEK. Mayor Grimmer proclaimed the week of February 23 thru March I, 1974 as Farmers Branch Clean-Up Week. There was discussion of erecting banners across major streets to publicize the City's clean-up week. The City Administration recommended the banners be hung across the following major thoroughfares: I. Josey Lane at L. B. J. Freeway 2. Webb Chapel Road at L. B. J. Freeway 3. Marsh Lane at L. B. J. Freeway 4. Valley View Lane at L. B. J. Freeway 5. Valley View Lane at I. H. 035 6. Valwood Parkway at 1. H. 035 7. Webb Chapel Road south of Fyke Road 8. Josey Lane south of Fyke Road These banners would contain the following message: Farmers Branch Clean-Up Week February 23 March I Mayor Grimmer stated that these banners would be up on February 7 and removed on March 4. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the city to place the banners at the above specified locations for the Clean-up Week campaign. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION. Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate of appreciation to Tom Lyon for having served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. PRESENTATION OF SLIDE PROGRAM ON AMBULANCE SERVICE IN FARMERS BRANCH. Fire Chief Bob Yager presented a slide presentation on ambulance service in Farmers Branch. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM (O TO PD-18. (O) AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTED BY REASON OF LAND USE AND HEIGHT ON THE FOLLOWING TRACT: AN APPROXIMATE (30 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEBB CHAPEL ROAD AND L. B. J. FREEWAY. REQUESTED BY BROOKHAVEN MEDICAL CENTER. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider the zone change requestw in the above caption. Page 796. Mr. John Eathorne, Administrator for Brookhaven Medical Center, presented a request for zone change from (O) to PD-18, (O) on an approximate 30 acre tract located at the northeast corner of Webb Chapel Road and L. B. J. Freeway. He stated the reason for the zone change is to accommodate an expansion to the general hospital. He told of the need for more hospital beds. Mr. Eathorne displayed a proposed site plan. He explained that the plan is for a three story building that will give them 125 additional beds and bring them to a 200 bed level . He stated they feel this will adequately meet the health care needs and demands for hospitalization in the community through about 1980 or possibly longer. He stated that the rest of the plan for construction in this area is still in the planning stages. Mr. Eathorne stated that he understands that with the PD-(O) zoning, they would have to present the site plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the City Council for approval . He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends that there be no vehicle access from the Medical Center property to the residential districts located north of the property. Mr. Eathorne stated they agree to keep Eunice Street closed so there can be no access from the north of residential area into the Medical Center. He stated they were working on plans for access to the property. Mayor Grimmer stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the zone change be granted from "Office" to PD-18 allowing office uses with the condition that all site plans be approved at Public Hearings and that there be no vehicle access from the Medical Center property to the residential districts located north of the property. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone else in the audience to speak in favor of the request. No one spoke. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak in opposition to the request. The following spoke: 1. Mr. Gordon Cheshier, 3125 Myra Lane, stated that he opposed because he thought it would be an infringement upon the residential area. He objected to the three story proposed plan. He questioned the procedure of holding the public hearings on this request. He stated that he had lived at this address for 6 years. 2. Mrs. Lawrence Martasin, 12106 Eunice Street, stated that she lived on the corner of Myra and Eunice and was concerned because the proposed buildings in the plan shown by Mr. Eathorne was very close to her property. She opposed the location of the proposed pychiatric buildings. Mr. Eathorne explained that the pychiatric facilities would be for future planning. 3. Mr. Alfred M. Benjamin, 12030 Eunice, lives on the southeast corner of Eunice and Myra. Mr. Benjamin told of some past history on the hospital property. He stated that he opposed the proposed plan because it would put a hospital in his back yard. He opposed the three story building plan. Page 797. 4. Mr. Phillip Benjamin, 12030 Eunice, father of Alfred M. Benjamin, agreed with his son. 5. Mr. Bob Timmerman, 12105 Amsterdam, questioned as to what type of treatment would be provided in the pychiatric facilities. He spoke in concern of his property value being affected by the hospital being so close. He opposed the request. There was discussion of the plan presented by Mr. Eathorne showing his proposal going to Myra Lane. Mr. Eathorne stated the property now zoned "O" is requested for change. 6. Mr. Bill Marcom, 12235 Brisbane, questioned if there would be any type of screening along the northern boundry of Myra Lane. Mayor Grimmer explained that the hearing was on zone change only and not on the site plan. The site plan will have to come back through public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. There was discussion by the Council that the drawing presented by Mr. Eathorne shows some of the buildings facing Myra Lane. Mr. Eathorne stated that this was an error by the architects and the request for zone change should include only that property presently zoned "O" . There was discussion of the "O" zoning being approximately 125' off Myra Lane. Mayor Grimmer read the metes and bounds of the property requested to be zoned PD-18, (0). There was discussion of the Council considering the zone change request only and not the plan on the drawing presented by Mr. Eathorne. Councilman McClung spoke in concern for the progress of the city and how the hospital is an asset to the community. Mr. Phil Benjamin asked to speak. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", reopened the hearing. Mr. Phillip Benjamin questioned the necessity of having the building three stories. He suggested spreading the building out with plans for 100 beds on the second floor and 50 beds on the first floor with the operating and emergency rooms. Mr. Ray Thacker, 14527 Tanglewood Drive, spoke in favor of request to enlarge the hospital facilities. Page 798. Mrs. Cynthia Stanaland, 12220 Brisbane, spoke in favor of request for enlarging the hospital facilities. She told of other hospitals being crowded. Mr. Bob Timmerman spoke in concern of the proposed plan for a three story building and requested restriction to two story only. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Councilman Linn made a motion that the drawing attached to exhibit A be identified as exhibit B, and that Ordinance No. 996 be adopted with the metes and bounds to be compatible with the drawing identified as exhibit B which grants the zone change request from "O" to "PD-18, O" and is in conformance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman McClung seconded the motion. All voted "aye". (Ordinance Attached) MAYOR GRIMMER INTRODUCED MR. TOM AROSENIUS FROM SWEDEN WHO IS IN THE NEWSPAPER BUSINESS AND VISITING THIS COUNTRY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. - CONSIDER REQUEST BY THE MAUREEN CONNOLLY BRINKER LADIES INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS. REQUESTED BY MRS. DON RUSSELL. Mrs. Don Russell, Chairwoman of the Maureen Connolly Brinker International Ladies' Tennis Tournament, stated that the tournament will again be held at Brookhaven Country Club. She requested permission to place temporary directional signs, March 3 thru March 10, at the following locations: I. Marsh Lane and Brookhaven Club Drive* 2. Marsh Lane and Valley View Lane* 3. Webb Chapel Road and Valley View Lane* 4. L. B. J., Midway and Valley View Lane* 5. L.B.J. and Marsh Lane* 6. L. B. J. and Webb Chapel Road* *These signs will indicate the direction to Brookhaven Country Club. 7. Brookhaven Club Drive - a no parking sign. These signs will be no more than 4' x 4' and will be printed on heavy white poster board with black lettering. The Council encouraged Mrs. Russell to use Farmers Branch in their advertising. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", granted permission to the Maureen Connolly Brinker Ladies International Tennis Tournament to erect Special Event signs at the locations and for the period indicated by Mrs. Don Russell I. Page 799. ORDINANCE NO. 996 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 30 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE H. C. MARSH SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 915, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 30 ACRE TRACT BEING PART OF PROPERTY NOW OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY BROOKHAVEN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission of the City of Farmers Branch and the governing body of the City of Farmers Branch, in compliance with the Charter of the City of Farmers Branch, and the State law with reference to the granting of changes of zoning under the zoning ordinance regulations and zoning map, have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and after holding due hearings and affording a full and fair hearing to all the property owners generally, and to the persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof, the governing body of the City of Farmers Branch is of the opinion that due to a change in condition and in order to protect the public health, welfare and safety, said changes of zoning should be granted, subject to the conditions set out herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, be, and the same is hereby amended by amending the Zoning Map of the City of Farmers Branch so as to change the zoning on the following described tract of land from "0" to Planned Development District Number 18, allowing Office (0) uses only. Said tract being an approximate 30 acre tract of land in the H. C. Marsh Survey, Abstract No. 915, Dallas County, Texas, being part of property now owned and occupied by Brookhaven Medical Center, Inc. in the City of Farmers Branch, Texas; said approximate 30 acre tract of land being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING; at the intersection of the northerly property line of Brookhaven Medical Center, Inc. (Said northerly line also being the south boundary line of Chapel Hill Addition Number 2.), with -the easterly right-of-way line of Webb Chapel Road. THENCE; In c_n easterly direction along the south boundary line of Chapel Hill Addition Number 2 to a point in the east right-of-way line of Eunice Street. THENCE; in an eastwardly direction along a line parallel to Myra Lane, said line being the zoning district boundary line as shown on the attached exhibit A, to a point for corner in the west right-of-way line of a 25 foot strip of City of Farmers Branch street right-of-way. THENCE; In a southerly direction along the west line of the 25 foot strip of the City of Farmers Branch right-of-way to a point for corner, said point being the intersection of the west right-of-way line with the south right-of-way line of the 25 foot strip of City of Farmers Branch street right-of-way. THENCE; S 710 46' W along the south right-of-way line of the 25 foot strip of City of Farmers Branch street right-of-way, 529.7 feet to a point for corner, said point lying within the west right-of-way line of Templeton Trail. THENCE; S 001 07' E for a distance of 179.97 feet to a point for corner, said point being the intersection of the extension of the west right-of-way line of Templeton Trail and the north right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 635. THENCE; In a westerly direction along the north right-of-way line oT -Interstate Highway 635 to the intersection of the east property line of the Humble Oil Company tract, for a point for corner. THENCE; Along the east property line of the Humble Oil Company tract 160 feet to a point for corner, said point being the intersection of the east property line with the north property line of the Humble Oil Company tract. THENCE;' Westerly, along the north property line of the Humble Oil Company tract 175 feet to a point for corner, said point being within the east right-of-way line of Webb Chapel Road. THENCE; In a northerly direction along the east right-of-way line of Webb Chapel to the intersection of the south boundary line of Chapel Hill Addition Number 2, said intersection being the place of beginning. CONTAINING; approximately 30 acres of land. SECTION 2. That all site plans presented to the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission for the property within PD-18 (0) shall be considered for approval by said City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission only at public hearings and after proper notification of affected property owners. SECTION 3. There shall be no access from PD-18 (0) to the residential property north of PD-18 (0). SECTION 4. That the above described tract of land shall be used only in the manner and for the purposes provided by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch, as heretofore amended, and as amended herein. SECTION S. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this Ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars for each offense. SECTION 6. Whereas, it has been found that there has been a change in conditions in the above described property, it is now necessary that it be given the above zoning classification in order to permit its proper development, and in order to protect the public interest, comfort and general welfare of the City of Farmers Branch, and creates an urgency and an emergency in the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and requires that this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and publication of the caption of said Ordinance, as the law in such cases provides. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas on the 4th day of February 1974_. APPROVED: Meyor1f APPROVED AS TO FORM: DULY RECORDED: Dom cl-t/61-1 Ci Attorney City Secretaty~ ~`+~w cte+a ■ S-4 5- • i ~ I u W R-4 R 0 S--10 µA~eaO0X R-2 LR 2 R-2 1 ~MF~ s MFD,2 A CREEK RISE ac ; LR` I t ` . m LR-2 FOREST LANE PD-16 (LR- 2)' S-15 hit CITY 0 F FARME R J ZONING D[STR r r./ r l y t fr1 , 1 i~ ~I 1 MAYOR GRIMMER PROCLAIMED THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1974 BE DESIGNATED AS NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. - CONSIDER PASSING ORDER CALLING THE APRIL 6th CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. Mayor Grimmer stated that in order to comply with the State of Texas Election Law , an election order needs to be passed by the Council . The election order was presented that called an election for April 6, 1974 for Councilmen Place 2, Place 4 and the Mayor. The Council agreed that Wayne Glenn be Presiding Election Judge and Pete Sherman be Alternate Presiding Election Judge conditioned upon their acceptance. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", passed the Election Order calling the April 6, 1974 election for Councilmen Place 2, 4 and the Mayor. AGENDA' ITEM NO. 8.A. - CONSIDER REQUEST PRESENTED BY MR. AND MRS. GEORGE R. ROSSER, 13615 PYRAMID. Mrs. George R. Rosser, 13615 Pyramid, stated she was present in case the Council had any questions concerning a claim for damages to their home. caused by a clogged sewer line. The Council acknowledge receipt of Mrs. Rosser's letter of claim. Mrs. Rosser stated they have lived there for almost 15 years and this is the first time they have had any trouble with this kind of a problem. Mrs. Rosser stated that their insurance company advised they are not liable under the conditions. She stated the insurance company feels the city was responsible for it was in the alley and the pressure that was applied backed sewage up into the house. There was discussion of investigating the matter further by the Administration. Mr. Rosser told what had happened. The sewer was stopped up about 8:30 A.M. on January 25, 1974. Mr. and Mrs. Rosser arrived home about 3:30 P.M. and found their floors all through the house covered about an inch deep in sewer water and solid waste material. He said a neighbor told him that the city man was pumping water to unstop the sewer and put 2000 tbs. pressure into the line which caused the sewage to back up in his house. There was discussion of getting the house fixed up regardless of the actions the Council might take. Page 800. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", instructed the City Administration to continue to pursue this matter and that final action be tabled until the next Council meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 994 AMENDING SECTION 3-80, PORTABLE SIGNS, OF THE FARMERS BRANCH CODE OF ORDINANCES. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: Another problem has arisen due to the Nation's energy crisis. Service station operators within Farmers Branch have been experiencing difficulty conveying to the public certain information necessary for smooth operation of their businesses. Items such as out of gas, ten gallons per customer only, these pumps closed, or gasoline pumps closed other services performed have been difficult to tell the public, because the city's sign ordinances prohibits portable signs, and signs from being erected without permits; and too, signs erected on buildings are difficult for customers to see until they are parked in the driveways. Ordinance No. 994 has been proposed to allow service station operators only, to erect (2) portable signs on their property conveying to the public information such , out of gas and etc. Ordinance No. 994 requires a permit for placement of the signs, and prohibits signs from being used for normal advertisement, such as tire sales, etc. The Ordinance is intended for a temporary use only, until the energy crisis is over. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Council- man Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 994: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 3-80, PORTABLE SIGNS; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 993 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 536 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON DESIGNATED STREETS. Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: By virture of the previous wording of Ordinance No. 536, a school zone area on Josey Lane did not have a speed limit except during the times in which school zones were in effect which would be 20 miles per hour. By adopting this amendment to Ordinance No. 536, that section of Josey Lane will have a 35 miles per hour speed limit except when the school zone is in session. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye'", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 993: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, REPEALING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 536, AND ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OPERATED Page 801. WITHIN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AT DESIGNATED PLACES WITHIN THE CITY. AGENDA ITEM NO. II . - CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 74-003 DECLARING A NECESSITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROSSFORD STREET. Mayor Grimmer stated that in order to authorize the improvement of Rossford Street and to negotiate with property owners for the property in the surrounding area of the project, it is necessary to adopt resolution 74-003. Mr. John Oechsner spoke in concern for Rossford Road to be extended west to Harry Hines. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 74-003 that declares a necessity for improvements to Rossford Street. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. - CONSIDER BIDS FOR THE VALLEY VIEW LANE WIDENING PROJECT. City Manager Paul West stated that 14 sets of plans had been picked up to bid on the Valley View Widening Project, but only 5 contractors bid on the work. He stated that Bi-Co Pavers, Inc. was the low bidder in the amount of $ 684,151.53 and 220 working days. Mr. West stated this would be financed out of the Street Bond Funds. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 74-0004 which awards the bid for the Valley View Lane paving from Webb Chapel to Templeton Trail to the low bidder Bi-Co Pavers, Inc. in the amount of $684,151.53 with 220 working days. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. - CONSIDER BIDS FOR REFUSE SACKS. City Manager Paul West stated that the city received only 2 bids back out of 8 for refuse sacks. He stated that one of the bids received was a "no bid". St. Regis Paper Company supplied the only bid received, and their bid was for 11.02 cents per bag. This compares to their bid price of last year of 10.03 cents per bag. Mr. West stated that it was the recommendation of the City Administration to award the bid to St. Regis Paper Company for the bid price of 11.02 cents per bag. He stated that the Administration believes the city will need 1,200,000 sacks plus what the city already has in storage to have enough on hand to last until the April 1, 1976 delivery. Mr. Basil Weaver, 2948 Primrose, asked if it cost the city more to have the printing on the side of the sack. Mr. West stated that it did not, but would if it was done in two colors. Page 802. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to St. Regis Paper Company for 1,200,000 sacks at the bid price of 11.02. cents per bag to be shipped before June 30, 1974. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14. - CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A FIRE TRUCK. City Manager Paul West requested authorization to advertise for bids for a 750 G.P.M. fire engine for the Fire Department. He stated this is to replace a 1953 model fire engine that is no longer reliable and will not pass the required pump test. The city is only asking permission to take bids now since the delivery is expected to be 18 to 24 months. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Council- man Linn, all voting "aye", authorized the City Administration to advertise for bids for a 750 G.P.M. fire engine for the Fire Department as a replacement for a 1953 model fire engine. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. - CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EXPENSES FOR A REPRESENTATIVE OF SMALL CITIES AT THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION CONVENTION. Mayor Grimmer stated that he had attended a meeting of a group of Mayors of the surrounding area. He stated they were interested in having someone give testimony before the Constitutional Revision Commission or one of the committees thereof concerning certain proposed legislation or article in the Constitution which would permit consolidation of governments, such as, allowing a county to have home-rule the same as the cities are allowed. He gave examples on how this could affect the small cities. He stated that if the home-rule proposition were to be put in the Constitution it might be worded so that Metro Government could be put into effect. Mayor Grimmer stated that the cost for the City of Farmers Branch to participate would be $1,000.00. This is the cost per city participating. Mayor Grimmer stated that if the city wished to participate the city could stipulate that the city would control what items the representative would represent the city on. He stated that the city could put a limit on the amount and also the time the city would want him. There was discussion of the City of Farmers Branch representing itself in Austin on matters of concern. There was discussion of Representative Korioth representing Farmers Branch when was needed. There was discussion of having more than one appearing before committees concerning legislation affecting smaller cities. Page 803. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Binford, authorized the city to participate in expenses not to exceed $1,000.00 for services of a representative of small cities at the Texas Constitution Convention. The motion carried 3 to 1, with Councilmen McClung, Binford and Flaherty voting "aye", and with Councilman Linn voting "nay". Mr. Ray Thacker expressed appreciation for the action just taken by the Council. Mr. John Oechsner inquired as to the number of cities the representative would represent. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16 - CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Pau West announced that on Monday, February 25, 1974 the city will start a recycling program on newspapers. He asked that all citizens participate and keep newspapers separate. Mr. West encouraged all citizens to participate in the week designated Clean-up Week. Anything will be picked up that week. Mr. West reported that the Recreation Department had 1,008 registered in classes for the next session at the close of registration period. Mr. West reported that the 2900 block of Oxfordshire is in urgent need of water line replacement., and would be replaced before the Johnston Park Project. Mr. West reported that the Park and Recreation Department would not purchase timers for lights at the athletic fields because of being too expensive. Mr. West reported that since September 25, 1973, the city has had 18 sewer stoppages in main lines and 10 major waterline breaks. The Council complemented the Fire and Police Departments. MAYOR GRIMMER ANNOUNCED THAT ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED, AND THERE ARE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MAYOR GRIMMER EXPLAINED THAT IN ARTICLE 6252-17, SUBSECTION 2, (f) AND (g) OF THE NEW OPEN MEETING LAW THAT WENT INTO EFFECT JANUARY IST, CERTAIN CONDITIONS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS AND LAND ACQUISITIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR DISCUSSION IN CLOSED SESSIONS. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matters. There was discussion of moving Doug McNeill from Alternate Place I to Position I on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals. Page 804. b. Discuss Land Acquisitions. There was discussion of acquiring the Herman B. Melton property needed for right of way for the extension of Rossford Street. THE MEETING WAS OPENED BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION. Councilman Binford made a motion to move Doug , McNeill from Alternate Position No. I to Position No. I to fill the vacancy created by Tom Lyon on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals, and that Alternate Position No. I be appointed at a later date. Councilman Flaherty seconded the motion. All voted "aye". In conformance with the city's thoroughfare plan, Councilman Binford made a motion to authorize the City Administration to purchase the Herman B. Melton property needed for right of way for the extension of Rossford Street. Councilman McClung seconded the motion. All voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. - ADJOURNMENT. Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of February 4, 1974 at 10:45 P.M. . M or eorge G,ri mer C i ty retary J. W. Wade ~J Page 805.