1974-05-06 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
May 6, 1974
All members of the City Council present were:
Mayor George G. Grimmer
Mayor Pro Tem W. R. Linn
Councilmen: Ray Flaherty
Bill McClung
Bill Binford
Member of the City Council absent was:
Councilman: Ken Quevreaux
The Council recognized and excused the absence of Councilman
Ken Quevreaux. The absence was due to Councilman Quevreaux
being out of town on business.
Members of the City Administration present were:
City Manager Paul M. West
City Attorney Doug McCallon
City Secretary J. W. Wade
Director of Staff Services Glenn A. Moore
Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Grimmer called the City Council meeting of May 6, 1974
to order at 7:30 P.M. .
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. - INVOCATION
Councilman Flaherty gave the invocation.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 15, 1974 -
April 22, 1974.
A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council
meeting of April 15, 1974, after the following correction
was made: On page 847, under captioned AGENDA ITEM NO. 13.,
the spelling of Mr. Noble Hanson should be Mr. Noble Hansard.
A motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", approved the minutes of April 22, 1974, as
submitted.
Page 856.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.
The presentation of a certificate of appreciation for Mrs. Joyce
Springer for having served on the Library Board will be presented
at the next council meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. - PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Grimmer presented 5 year service awards to the following
city employees: Joy Broughton of the Library Department, Duane
Goff of the Fire Department, Paul Householder of the Fire Depart-
ment, Robert Minor of the Fire Department, Jerry McCutcheon of
the Fire Department, and Jim L. McIntire of the Police Department.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - INVITATION TO PUBLIC TO ATTEND DEDICATION
CEREMONY OF RESOURCE RECOVERYCEN`T'ER.
Mayor Grimmer announced that the City Council of the City of
Farmers Branch cordially invites all interested parties to come
out and see the facilities and equipment at the opening of the
Farmers Branch Resource Recovery Center, located at the Farmers
Branch Sanitary Landfill, 1349 West Valley View Lane, 10:30 A.M.,
Wednesday, May 15, 1974.
City Manager Paul West gave a brief status report on the recycla-
ble newspaper collections.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
Lv.RVlnl L1Vl~Lri1VL.
Mayor Grimmer gave the following information: Mrs. England owns
a 63' x 120' lot on Goodland street. The lot is located within
the PD-5, "C" zoning district. Mrs. England is proposing to
build a small office building, approximately 42' x 32' in size
on the property. The building is proposed to be of some type
of masonry construction. A site plan has been submitted showing
the building location and parking area. Plans for landscaping,
signs, or building appearance have not been submitted.
Mayor Grimmer stated that Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
that site plan be approved subject to the building be set back
1140" ' from the property line, along Goodland street, and subject
to a revised site plan and building plans being resubmitted for
approval.
A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", approved the site plan submitted by Mrs.
Dorothy England for property located at 13211 Goodland street,
subject to the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
which are that the building be set back 40' from the property line,
along Goodland street, and a revised site plan and building plan
to be resubmitted for approval.
Page 857.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 8 8 ARE CONSIDERED AFTER AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.
DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF A REPRESENATIVE FROM THE JAYCEES AT THIS
TIME.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC
USE TO ALLOW CONCESSION STAND AT CABELL SCHOOL. 'REQUESTED BY THE
1-10 J U 1.11-11 L L) J Y WK 1J.
Mrs. Linda Ott, Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Associated
Sports Inc, requested to place an additional concession stand on
the Cabell school ground for the period beginning May 6, 1974
and ending August 1, 1974. Mrs. Ott told of the need for the
second stand on the school grounds. Mrs. Ott explained that
the concession stand will be a metal building.
After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second
by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted resolution No.
74-019 that grants the request for a second concession stand at
Cabell School as requested by Mrs. Ott, of the Associated Sports
Organization.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. - DISCUSS PIONEER DAYS CELEBRATION. REQUESTED
BY 'THE FARMERS'BRANCH JAYCEES.
Mr. Tom Prince, President of the Farmers Branch Jaycees, requested
permission from the City Council to coordinate Pioneer Days
celebration in September of 1974. Mr. Prince stated that September
23-28, 1974 are tenative dates set for the Pioneer Days cele-
bration. He stated that the Jaycees would like to coordinate and
work with all or any of the other organizations in the city to
make the celebration a success.
Mr. Prince discussed the possibility of eliminating the charge that
has been set in the past for space to the other participating
organizations.
Mr. Prince told of proposed plans for this year's celebration.
He stated that the Pioneer Days celebration was their main
fund raising event.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second
by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", granted the request of the
Farmers Branch Jaycees to coordinate Pioneer Days celebration in
September 1974.
Page 858.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS.
REQUESTED B fiHE FARMERS BRANCH JAYCEES.
Mr. Tom Prince, President of the Farmers Branch Jaycees, stated
that the Jaycees would like to erect banners advertising their
"Golden Check Campaign". The "Golden Check Campaign" is being
carried on to raise money for their organization. Mr. Prince
stated that they are requesting that the banners be allowed for
the period beginning May 15, 1974 and ending May 29, 1974, a
two week period. Mr. Prince requested permission to erect the
banners across the street right of ways at the following locations:
(1) Webb Chapel road north of LBJ freeway.
(2) Valley View Lane east of Stemmons.
(3) Valwood Parkway east of Stemmons.
(4) Josey Lane north of Valwood Parkway.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second
by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", granted the permission
to the Farmers Branch Jaycees to erect banners across street
right of ways of Webb Chapel road north of LBJ Freeway, Valley
View Lane east of Stemmons, Valwood Parkway east of Stemmons,
and Josey Lane north of Valwood Parkway, with the condition
that before any banner is attached to any telephone pole, power
pole, or street light, that the Jaycees obtain permission from
the appropriate utility company, and for the period beginning
May 15, 1974, and ending May 29, 1974.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. - CONSIDER THE REQUEST TO DISCUSS THE SHELL
CAR WASH 'ON JOSEY 'LANE.' REQUESTED 'BY 'FRI'TZ ACUNA.
Mr. Fritz Acuna, Representing the Shell Oil Company and manager
of the Shell Car Wash Station at 13297 Josey Lane, requested
that the City Council allow the station to sell motor oil, vended
products and engage in special promotional programs which the
company has designed for all their car wash stations nation wide.
Mr Acuna stated that the reason for the request was for customer
satisfaction. He told of his need to provide other facilities
other than lust gasoline.
Mayor Grimmer explained that the property where the station is
located is zone LR-4 which does not allow service stations; but
has been allowed a specific use permit which allow auto laundry
and the selling of gasoline only. There are deed restrictions
on the property prohibiting service stations.
Page 859.
Councilman Linn stated that he was an employee of Mobil Pipe
Line Company which is a subsidiarv of Mobil Oil Corporation
and with the Council's permission he would like to sustain from
any action and discussion on this item.
Mr. Acuna stated that he did not think the Josey Lane Car Wash
would be considered a service station by the selling of oil and
vended products.
Mayor Grimmer stated that it would be up to the Council to make
a decision but since the specific use permit required a public
hearing the first time, it would seem to follow that a public
hearing should be held to consider this request. Mayor Grimmer
explained that tonights discussion was not considered a public
hearing. He stated that if a public hearing was pursued the ad-
joining property owners will be notified and public notice will
be made so that any one wishing to-speak either in favor or
opposition could voice their opinion.
The Council complimented Mr. Acuna on the service of the Josey
Lane station and its appearance.
Mr. Acuna stated that if it is the fear of the Council that the
sale of oil and vended products will degrade the appearance of
that station he can assure them that this will not happen.
There was discussion on the ramification of changing the deed
restriction on the property.
Mayor Grimmer explained that if the deed restrictions were
changed a public hearing would still be necessary to consider
his request for amendments to the specific use permit.
Councilman McClung stated that the specific use permit allowing
the auto laundry and the selling of gasoline only is what the
Council granted and had no intention of a service station on
this property.
After more discussion Councilman McClung made a motion to deny
amending the conditions of the specific use permit No. 14 for
the auto laundry located at 13297 Josey Lane. Councilman Flaherty
second the motion. All voted "aye".
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION
'8-39 OF THE CITY'S CODE 0 ORDINANCE'S ' WHICH STATES' THAT NO ENCE
SHALL BE ERECTED IN THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD. REQUESTED BY MRS.
DOROTHY BREWER, 2531 HAVENHURST.
Mayor Grimmer gave the ollowing information. Mrs. Brewer has
requested the variance from Section 8-39 of the Code of Ordinances
which states that no fence shall be erected in the front yard,
so that a 4' chain link fence can be constructed completely
enclosing the front yard of 2531 Havenhurst.
Page 860.
Councilman Linn stated that in this particular section, he
believes a cyclone fence would enhance the property. He
stated that there are a number of fences in the neighborhood
that are within the front yards.
A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", granted the request for a variance to
Section 8-39 of the Code of Ordinances to allow a 4' high
chain link fence to be constructed to completely enclosing
the front yard of 2531 Havenhurst.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION
8-39 OF 'T'HE CITY'S' CODE '0'F ORDINANCES WHI'CH 'S'TATES THAT_ NO FENCE
SHALL 'BE ERECTED 'IN THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD. REQUESTED BY A. L.
LAIRD, 2635 DANNY LANE.
This item has been postponed until the May 20 Council meeting, as
requested by Mrs. A. L. Laird.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. - CONSIDER BIDS FOR THE INWOOD ROAD PAVING
PROJECT.
City Manager Paul West stated that 5 bids have been received
for the contract for construction of Inwood Road from Spring
Valley Road to the north city limits and the Alpha Road inter-
section. Mr. West stated that it was the recommendation of
the City Administration that the contract be awarded to the low
bidder, Texas Bitulithic Company with a bid of $407,489.33 and
120 working days.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by
Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adopted resolution No.
74-018 which awards the contract to Texas Bitulithic Company in
the amount of $407,489.33 and 120 working days.
AGENDA ITEM N04 14. - CONSIDER BIDS FOR THE SALE OF $1,370,000.00
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Mr. Scan Hilger, Fiscal Agent for the City of Farmers Branch,
presented the tabulation of bids for the sale of $1,370,000.00
City of Farmers Branch General Obligation Bonds. He stated that
9 bids were received and the low bidder Underwood Neuhaus 8 Company,
Fort Worth National Bank, A. S. Hart 8 Company, and, McClung 8
Knickerbocker were the low bidder with the average interest rate
of 5.36755.
Mr. Hilger stated that he was pleased with the average interest
rate of 5.36755 and recommended the bid be awarded to the low
bidder.
Page 861.
Councilman McClung mentioned the fact that the name McClung was
not related to him.
After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second
by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", accepted the bid of Underwood,
Neuhaus 9 Company, Fort Worth National Bank, A. S. Hart 9 Company,
and, McClung 9 Knickerbocker at the average interest rate of
5.36755 for the sale of $1,370,000.00 City of Farmers Branch
General Obligation Bonds.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. - CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT in1ITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ON WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION.
City Manager Paul West explained that in the last session of the
Legislature a law was passed requiring all cities to be covered
by Workmen's Compensation. Since that law was passed last May,
the Administration has been investigating the various avenues
open to the City. Those would be entering into a contract with
a private insurance company; being self insured; or, entering
into an agreement with other cities under the Texas Municipal
League in a. pool effort to reduce the cost. Mr. West stated
that after reviewing all of these and considering the risk in-
volved of self insurance the Administration recommends the City
join with other cities in furnishing Workmen's Compensation
insurance by entering into an agreement with the Texas Municipal
League.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by
Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager
to sign an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal League
as outlined on plan 3 on the memo given to the Council.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1007- APPROVING ROLLS
AND ESTIMATES AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
TO VALLEY VIEW LANE FROM WEBB CHAPEL TO TEMPLETON TRAIL .
City Manager Paul West explained that the primary purpose of the
ordinance presented was to set the date for the public hearing to
consider and set the assessment amount on each piece of property
that is within the improvements on Valley View Lane from a point
west of Webb Chapel Road to a point west Templeton Trail. Mr.
West stated that the rates that are shown on the roads are those
rates that would be required by the ordinance the Council adopted
several years ago setting the policies for assessments. Mr. West
stated that at the public hearing it would be the duty of the Council
to examine the assessment on each piece of property to deter-
mine whether or not the property is enhanced in value by dt least
the value of the assessment. The primary purpose of this ordinance
is to call the public hearing.
Page 862.
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
From the Office of the City Manager Date: May 1, 1974
Subject: AGENDA ITEM # 15
CONSIDER AUTHOAIZ ING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT
WITH TML ON WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.
EXPLANATION: We have studied the following three alternate methods
for Workmgns Compensation coverage:
1. Purchase coverage from an Insurance Company. - Plan 1
This coverage would cost an estimated $59,593.00 per year in
premiums. The only requirement of the City would be proper
reporting of all claims. If we should establish a recommended
policy of paying full salary for job injuries and have the
injured employee return all weekly checks to the City we would
receive an estimated 61 weeks checks of $70.00 or $4,270.00.
The net cost to the city would be:
Premiums Paid $59,593.00
Less: Weekly refund (4,270.00)
Less: Savings on Group Ins. (6,067.00)
Net Cost to the City $49,256.00
2. Self-Insurance coverage. - Plan 2
This coverage would require excess Insurance coverage over
a stipulated amount which is recommended to be $100,000.00.
This excess coverage would cover all combined claims which
were greater than the recommended figure which means our losses
would never exceed the recommended figure during any single year.
The $100,000.00 could be reduced to a smaller amount; however
the cost of this coverage would increase greatly. The estimated
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cost for the $100,000.00 would be $5,959.00. The cost for a
self-insurance program are estimated as follows:
Administration, Surety bond,
e =ess Insurance and Safety Program $14,302.00
Estimated Claim Payments 12,000.00
26,302.00
Less: Savings on Group Insurance 6,067.00
Net cost to the City 20,235.00
3. Texas Municipal League Coverage. - Plan 3.
This coverage would cost an estimated $48,000.00 per year
in premiums. The only requirement of the City would be
proper reporting of all claims. If we should establish a
recommended policy of paying full salary for job injuries
and have the injured employees return all weekly checks to
the City we would receive an estimated $4,270.00. The net
cost to the City would be:
Premiums Paid
Less: Weekly refund
Less: Savings on Group Ins.
Less: Estimated Premiums
Dividends
Net cost to the City
$48,000.00
(4,270.00)
(6,067.00)
(11,520.00)
$26,143.00
A recap of the net costs to the City are:
Plan 1
$49,256.00
Plan 2
$20,235.00
Plan 3
$26,143.00
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended we use plan 3 and contract with
the TML for our Workmens Compensation Coverage for t1m following
reasons.
1. Under Plan 2 Losses could exceed the estimated $12,000.00
figure and the City would be responsible for all losses during
any single year to a maximum of $100,000.00.
2. Under Plan 3 the estimated dividends are based on a minimum
amount and the dividends could exceed the estimate; while a
year at great losses would only eliminate the dividend.
3. Under Plan 2 claims would be investigated and paid by the City
while under the other plans claims would be handled by people with
many years experience.
ACTION BY THE COUNCIL: A motion to authorize the City Manager
to sign the attached Interlocal Agreement.
There was discussion whether or not any residential property is
enhanced by a widened thoroughfare.
City Manager explained Ordinance 915 adopted by the City Council
April 17, 1972 that sets out the policies of assessment procedures.
After more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second
by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted the following
captioned Ordinance No. 1007:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND
REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES
OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS ON
VALLEY VIEW LANE, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COST PER
FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF,
WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREIN BELOW DESCRIBE AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO'; DETERMINING AND FIXING
THE PORTION OF SAID COST AND THE RATE THEREOF PRO-
POSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF;
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AND ASSESSMENT
AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE
OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED
TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING IN
FARMERS BRANCH AT 7:30 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 15 DAY OF
JULY , 1974, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE
POLICE BUILDING OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS THE TIME
AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND
ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN
ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID
ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING
THE CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON
ITS PASSAGE.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1008- SETTING RATES
FOR CONTAINER OLLECTION.
City Manager Paul West stated that the Administration had recently
completed a survey of collection charges for the container system
of garbage collection and revealed that the city of Farmers Branch
charges are below those being charged by other cities, and sub-
stantial lower than those charged by industrial disposal firms.
Page 863.
Mr. West presented Ordinance No. 1008 which sets new rates for
container collection. He stated that the recommended charges
are in line with those being charged with other cities and still
well below those being charged by industrial firms. Mr. West
stated that the increase cost of labor, equipment and materials
make it necessary to increase revenue if garbage collection is
to pay its own way. He stated that the residential charges are
in line with those of other cities, and the use of the new trucks
with the 2 men crews should keep costs in line with revenue.
Mr. West stated that the new rate should increase the revenue by
approximately $2,000.00 a month.
There was a discussion that the purpose of raising these rates
are not just to be in line with the surrounding cities but to
be in line for the cost the City is having to put out in collec-
tion of garbage.
It was discussed that a letter should be sent to each one of the
commercial accounts informing them of the increased cost in the
garbage collection and explaining that even with this increase in
cost the City is still in line with the surrounding neighboring
cities; giving the date of the last increase; and, encourage them
to look at these rates and their container size for their best
benefit.
City Manager Paul West stated that information concerning the new
rates if adopted by the City Council wauld be in the new newsletter
to the businessmen in Farmers Branch.
After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second
by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", adopted the following
captioned Ordinance No. 1008;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION 14-38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; PROVIDING
MONTHLY RATES FOR THREE (3), FOUR (4), SIX (6), AND
EIGHT (8) CUBIC YARD CONTAINERS; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. - DISCUSS NEW SANITATION TRUCKS.
City Manager Paul West explained that the existing status of the
residential sanitation trucks are: the City has received the two
Chevrolet trucks, that were purchased on an emergency basis.
They are now in operation and proving very successful. The
City still has two Ford trucks that were ordered last August,
and expect delivery in August this year. Mr. West stated that
after further review of the situation, it is the opinion of the
Administration that the City should except delivery of both
trucks and operate 3 crews, using one truck as standby for
emergencies and breakdowns . This will be a great asset in
implementing good a good preventive maintainance program. The re-
cent amendment to the minimum wage an hour bill placing
municipal employees under its requirements, is an added reason
Page 964.
for having a standby truck. The City needs to do all it can to
eliminate overtime operations due to breakdown of equipment.
Mr. West stated that it was the recommendation of the Administration
that the order for neither of these trucks be cancelled and that
the City except delivery of both as soon as they are available.
After a brief discussion, Mayor Grimmer stated that no action
was required since these trucks are already authorized and on
order by the City Council.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 19. - CONSIDER SETTING SWIMMING POOL RATES FOR
1974 SEASON.
The City Manager Paul West stated that at the beginning of the
budget year the swimming pool cost had been estimated to be
$28,000.00. He said that since the enactment of the minimum wage
law the Administration now estimates the swimming pool costs
will be $34,000.00. He stated that the rates for last year were
50~ per adult, 25~ for student, $7.50 per adult season tag,
$6.00 per student season tag, $30.00 season tags for a family of
five or more. Mr. West stated that under the existing rates
the Administration anticipated an income of approximately $17,000.00.
Mr. West stated that under 3 other rate structures with increases,
the revenue could be increased to as much as $18,600.00. He stated
that by using the highest rate study the City could come up with
increased revenues only about $920.00. He stated that with this
$18,000.00 revenue as compared to $34,000.00 expenditures the
increase-in rates is so minimum that there is no particular
advantage to adopting new rates.
Mr. West stated that is was the recommendation of the City
Administration that the swimming pool rates for the 1974 season
be left the same as that of last year.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second
by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", adopted the swimming
pool rates for 1974 season to be the same as that of last year.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. - CONSIDER DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NCTCOG
VOTING REPRESENATIVE FOR'1974-75' FROM THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second
by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", appointed Mayor Grimmer as
the voting represenative to the North Central Texas Council of
Governments for the City of Farmers Branch.
Page 865.
MAYOR GRIMMER ANNOUNCED THAT ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL
SESSION HAVE 'BEE'N CONCLUDED,' 'AND THEIR 'ARE "ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Grimmer explained that in Article 6252-17, section 2 (g)
of the open meeting law that went into effect on January 1, 1974,
certain conditions as personnel matters are provided for discussion
in closed sessions. The Council will reopen the General Session
if action is needed on any item to be discussed in the Executive
Session.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 21. - EXECUTIVE SESSION.
a. Discuss personnel matters - Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g)
Appointments to the Library Board and the Planning and Zoning
Commission were discussed.
THE MEETING WAS OPENED BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION.
a. Discuss personnel matters
A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Binford,
all voting "aye", appointed Montie Larkin, Jan Quelland, Ralph
Bell, and K. T. Welch to serve on the Library Board for a 2
year term, beginning May 6, 1974 and ending on May 6, 1976.
A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", tabled the appointment to the Planning and
Zoning Commission until the next Council meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 22. - ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung,
all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of May 6,
1974 at 9:25 P.M..
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