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1974-05-20 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 20, 1974 All member of the City Council were present: Mayor George G. Grimmer Mayor Pro Tem W.R. Linn Councilmen: Ray Flaherty Bill McClung Ken Quevreaux Bill Binford 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 20, 1974 -to order at 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. - INVOCATION Glenn Moore gave -the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 6, 1974 A motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Quevreaux all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 6, 1974, with the following correction: on page 862- let Agenda Item No. 15 read, CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY 14-ANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SXAS MI1SCIPAI, -LEA-'USWOR ES N~ l S OMPEiNSA- TIO: FUND, the last sentence of the first paragraph under T ennTa-TTem No. 15 read: "Mr. West stated that after reviewing all of the and considering the risks involved of self insurance the Administration recommends the City join with other Cities in an joint self-insurer fund by executing a contract between the City and the Texas Municipal League Wo-nkmen's Compensation Joint Insurance Fund." Add to the last paragraph under Agenda Item No. 15, "The memo is attached". On page 864 under Agenda Item No. 18 the word except in the eighth line of the first paragraph and in the third line of the second paragraph should be "accept" and, under Agenda Item No. 18 in the eleventh line omit the iword "good". Page 867 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Grimmer presented a certificate o appreciation to Mrs. Joyce Springer for having served on the Library Board. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION 8-39 OF THE CITY 'S' CODE 'OF ORDINANCES' WHICH STATES THAT' NO FENCE SHALL BE ERECTED IN THE REQUIRED FRONT' YARD. REQUESTED BY A.L. LAIRD, 263-5-DANNY LANE. Mrs. A.L. Laird, 2635 Danny Lane, requested a variance from section 8-39 of the Code of Ordinances so that a 4' chain link fence can be constructed along each side of her yard, extending into the front yard of the property. Mrs. Laird stated that the reason for her re- quest was that her neighbor parks his travel trailer and his boat in his drive which comes to her property line. She stated that it is a problem to her because the man has run into bushes and hedge which are on her property line. There was some discussion of the effect the fence being in the front yard might have on the appearance of the neighborhood. There was some discussion that Mrs. Laird could possibly install posts along her driveway with hedge planted along the posts and in between the posts, and when the hedge has grown up the posts could be removed. Mrs. Laird agreed that this might help solve her problem. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", granted Mrs. Laird, 2635 Danny Lane, a variance from the fence ordinance in order that she might put up temporary posts along her side property line in her front yard, as a barrier for the planting of hedge, and the posts to be removed when the hedge has grown. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATE T 13212 BEE STREET. REQUE TED BY AMES HEBERT. 1Nt"U.KMATiON : Mr. Hebert owns and operates the Maytag Service Center, 13212 Bee Street. The property is approximately 65' wide x 167' deep, and is located within PD-5 (C) zoning district. Existing improvements on the property consists of a two story building. During the recent high winds, a metal carport at the rear of the property was blown down. Mr. Hebert would like to replace the carport with a larger one. A site plan has been submitted, showing the existing two story building location and the proposed location of the new carport. The new carport will be approximately 16' x 84' in size and would be con- structed with an aluminum roof supported by steel posts. No other improvements have been proposed for the property. Mr. James Hebert was present making his request. Mayor Grimmer stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan be approved with the condition that the carport be set back 3' from the north property line of the subject property. Page 868 Mr. Hebert said that he was agreeable with the 3' set back recommen- dation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the site plan pre- sented by Mr. James Hebert with the condition that the new carport be set back 3' from the north property line of-"the subject property, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROSSFORD AND CARRICK STREETS. REQUESTED BY GARY COX. INFORMATION: Mr. Cox is proposing to build a one story office building 2,296 square feet in area at the northwest corner of Rossford and Carrick Streets. A site plan of the 67' x 200' lot has been submitted showing building location and parking area. The property is located in PD-5 (C) zoning district. The zoning standards and the thorough- fare plan for the PD-5 (C) requires Rossford and Carrick Streets to have 60' right-of-ways. Rossford and Carrick presently have 40' right- of-way widths. A 10' strip of land is needed from the subject property along Carrick and Rossford for compliance with the City's Ordinances. The owner (Mr. Tate) has stated that he would sell the 10' strips to the City for street widening but would not dedicate it. Mr. Gary Cox was not present to present his request. The Mayor stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan not be approved due to the plan not conforming to the PD-5 (C) thoroughfare plan. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye",accepted the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission which denies the approval of the site plan submitted by Gary Cox for the property located at the north- west corner of Carrick and Rossford Streets. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. - CONSIDER REQUEST TO ERECT SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS. REQUESTED BY TOWN NORTH Y. M. C. A. Mr. John Veil, 3435 Chaparral, representing the Town North Y.M.C.A., requested permission to erect 6 signs advertising a garage sale at the Johnston Outpost on May 30,31, and June 1, 1974. Mr. Veil stated that the signs would be 2' x 3' cardboard mounted on wooden stakes. They will be made of non-glare materials, so as not to hamper traffic. He stated that they would like the additional signs to be located at Valley View and Webb Chapel; Josey Lane and Valley View, and Marsh Lane and Valley View. He stated that the signs would be removed on Saturday evening,June 1, 1974,after the close of the garage sale. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", granted the request of Town North Y.M.C.A. for the erection of special event signs. Page 869 AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. - PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1005, ADOPTING UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. Mayor Grimmer opened the public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 1005 which would adopt the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. City Manager Paul West stated that the Ordinance No. 1005 had been presented to the Council for consideration which would adopt the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Building Code with two amendments. He stated that the two amendments proposed are (1) require all buildings ex- ceeding 6,000 square feet in area "exluding single family and duplex residents" to be sprinkled. (2) Require all existing multi-family residents to install a combustion detector in bedroom areas "excluding single family and duplex residents". Mr. West stated that Mr. Tom Scales, the City Building Official and Bob Yager, the Fire Chief would present a presentation in support of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Tom Scales gave a brief history of the current 1970 Building Code, and the major revisions in the 1973 model Uniform Building Code,. He gave the recommended amendments to the 1973 Uniform Building Code. Mr. Bob Yager presented a slide presentation discussing the reasons and needs for the recommended amendments of the sprinkler systems and the need for combustion detectors. A demonstration of one type combustion detector was displayed. Mr. Maurice Horton of the Fire Protection and Engineering Bureau spoke of his interest in the prevention of lose of lives and lose of property caused by fire. He spoke in favor of the amendment providing the sprinkler system. Chief Bob Yager read a letter from Frank Riseden, Regional Executive Coordinator of the National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Control Association, Inc., supporting the recommendation of the requirement for the sprinkler system. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition of the request for the adoption of Ordinance 1005. The following spoke: Mr. Henry Hobbson, representing the Hal H. Henderson Enterprises, stated that they were planning to build a 331,000 square foot building on a 10 acre tract next to Mangurian's Furniture. He stated that they could not build this building because of cost if they are re- quired to have the building sprinkled. He opposed the amendment to the Uniform Building Code as recommended by the Administration. He stated that one of the greatest damages to the contents of the building, is done by water damage. He stated that most office buildings now are almost fire proof when built. He dis- cussed the instances of fire of the high rise buildings that were shown in the slide presentation. Page 870 Mr. Jim Moran of Moran and Hoffman, opposed the recommended amend- ment of the 1973 Uniform Building Code. Mr. Jim Jackson, J.C. Jackson and Company, opposed the amendments. Mr. Fritz New, Baldwin 8 Harris, opposed the amendments. A represenative from Jessup Construction Company stated that they opposed the amendments. Mr. AlvinThomas, Thomas Construction Company, opposed the amendment requiring a 6,000 square foot building be sprinkled. A represenative from Beltwood Properties stated they opposed the re- quirement for sprinkler systems. Mayor Grimmer stated that a letter had been received from Trammel Crow Company stating their opposition of the requirement for sprinkler systems. Mr. J.C. Whitten of Whitten 8 Associates, opposed the requirement for the sprinkler system. A represenative from Quebeck House Apartments, stated that they opposed the amendments as recommended by the Administration. Mr. Rick Petus , with Horace Ainsworth, stated they opposed the re- commended requirements. Mr. Allen Rogers of Cornell Development Company, stated they opposed the requirements for the sprinkler systems. Mr. J.W. Davis, Dal-Mac Construction Company, stated they opposed the requirements of the sprinkler system. Mr. Gary Metulia, a represenative from the Home and Apartments Builders Association, objected to the detectors being required in all apartments and not being required in the homes. He suggested that the Code be adopted without this amendment. Mayor Grimmer asked if there was anyone in the audience that wish to speak in favor of adopting the Building Code with the amendments. No one spoke. A motion by Council Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting rraye", closed the public hearing. Councilman Quevreaux made a motion to adopt Ordinance 1005 and the proposed amendments. After some discussion, the motion died for the lack of a second. Page 871 i There was discussion of adopting Ordinance No. 1005 without the amendments. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Flaherty, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1005 deleting two sections which contained the requirements as previously discussed: Councilman McClung requested to amend his motion to include that the two recommended amendments be brought up no earlier than 6 months. Councilman Flaherty agreed to the amendment. All voted "aye". AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS ADOPTING THE 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE: BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 944, BY DELETING SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 125, 13, 145 155 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 28 OF ORDINANCE NO. 944; AMENDING SECTIONS 503(d), 1310(a), 1413, 1803(a), 1903(b)5 306, 1601(a), 304(d), 2003(a), 21035 204, CHAPTER 16, 3802(b), 1807(a), 205, 3015 303, OF THE 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS (*200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. - CONSIDER REQUEST OF MR. BOB LINKER FOR DISCUSSION OF THE OAKBROOK-ON-BROOKHAVEN DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Bob Linker, 14435 Valley Hi,stated that many residents of the Brookhaven area had appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 13, 1974 voicing opposition to the construction of apartments on the Oakbrook property "PD-12, PD-1311. He stated that his appearance before the Council tonight is to summarize the comments and to ask for specific answers to questions not directly answered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He stated that the two hour discussion can best be summarized by the statement on the petition which was presented and signed by over 300 residents of the Brookhaven area. It reads: "The following residents and home owners of the City of Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas, wish to strongly protest any action by either the City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Farmers Branch that would allow the construction of high density, mulitple family dwelling units or apartment complexes within the zoning districts known as PD-12 and PD-13, located within the City of Farmers Branch, Texas. We further respectfully request that the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission immediately initiate whatever action necessary to place zoning restrictions upon PD-12 and PD-13 zoning districts that will allow construction of only single family dwelling units." Mr. Linker presented this petition to the City Council. Page 872 Mr. Linker stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission kept re- ferring to an obligation to obtain the original density com- mitment to the original Oakbrook development. He asked that since the original Oakbrook development will not materialize in the original owner, Mr. Biddle is no longer developing the property, to whom, then, is there an obligation? He stated that the resi- dents who signed the petition need a specific answer as to what action is necessary to prevent apartments and reduce the density. He asked if rezoning to R2 for example is required, then what action by the City or by the residents is necessary to accomplish this. Mayor Grimmer stated that to his knowledge he knew of no commitment being made as to the number of units planned for the area. Mr. Linker proposed that the area south of Oakbrook Parkway be re- sidential zoning. After some discussion, Councilman Quevreaux made a motion that Oak- brook on Brookhaven be instructed by the Administration to submit a comprehensive site plan for PD-12 and PD-13 development. Such site plan to detail a reasonable transition area of one story single family detached dwellings similar to the architectural styling of the other single family dwellings in the adjoining residential areas to the south and east of Oakbrook on Brookhaven. The remainder of the PD-12 and PD-13 is to be carefully planned and integrated into arrangements of varying land uses, as allowed under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, designed into a mutually supported arrangement as a Plan- ned Development, subject to further site plan approval. Councilman Binford seconded the motion, all voted "aye". Mr. C.W. Miller, 13436 Southern Pines, spoke of a drainage problem coming from the area in question. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. - PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROM OFFICE DISTRICT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ALLOWING HOSPITAL AND RELATED USES WITH STANDARDS TO BE ESTABLISHED BY SITE PLAN, AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTED BY REASON OF LAND USE AND HE GHT 0 HE FOLLOWING TRACT: 2275 VALWOOD PARKWAY. REQUESTED BY DR. ROGER WINSLOW, D. 0. Mr. Addison Bradford, an attorney representing Dr. Robert Winslow, re- quested a postponement of this zone change request in order to have time to obtain additional property for parking spaces. Mr. Bradford stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request being in concern of parking spaces for the five story hospital proposal. There was some discussion on the requirements for a postponement of the public hearing and the requirements for a continuation of a public hearing. Page 873 There was discussion between the Council and Mr. Bradford concerning the withdrawal of his request and the waiver of the 18 month waiting period for refiling a request for rezoning. Mr. Addison Bradford requested to withdraw his request in order to try and obtain more area for parking spaces and requested that the Council waive the 18 month waiting period for refiling a request for rezoning. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Quevreaux all voting "aye", granted the request for the cancellation made by Mr. Bradford and waive the 18 month waiting period for refiling a request for rezoning. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. - PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO BE 'ISSUED FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRIVATE SCHOOL IN AN R-4 ZONE ON THE FOLLOWING TRACT: ''AN'APPROXIMATE 21.72 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON FORD ROAD APPROXIMATELY'900 FEET NORTH OF THE SERVICE ROAD OF L. B. J. FREEWAY. REQUESTED BY DALLAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. Mr. Melvin Newland, President o Dallas Christian College, stated that since he has learned of complaints concerning the college from neighbors in the neighborhood, he would like to request a can- cellation of this hearing for specific use permit on the Dallas Christian College property. Mr. Newland announced that there is to be a coffee held at the college, May 26, 1974 at 2:30 p.m., and all interested citizens are invited to come and discuss the problems concerning the college property. Mr. Newland stated that the people of the area were concerned of a through street through their campus to the residential area, which the college has no plans for one. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", granted the request for cancellation of the public hearing as requested by Mr. Newland and waived the 18 months waiting period for filing a request for rezoning. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC USE -v 111 .u Vvv %.1 %J11 I. J. 0J1 V.04 0 iL1111J ri1 l..VA rt~lli~• 1VW 4/VLL0 1LL 1J Di 1L1L Z.M.Iu'1LAD Dr-tuVuri- l,.nAAVLLj1UA 0Ur 1riL-1LL UTALJ LLH(Ouh. Mrs. Diane Royer requested permission to Cox Park on June 9, from 12:00 p.m. until uses are planned: 1. A dunking booth, similar to the Days. 2. A cake and cookie walk. 3. A table to sell craft items. 4. J. C. Jail. 5. Softball games on 4 ball fields. 6. Sell concessions out of existing new stands will be placed on the hold a fund raising event at 10:00 p.m.. The following one used during Pioneer concession stands. No park. Page 874 Mrs. Royer stated that they plan to have a father-daughter softball game and would like to use a second concession stand belonging to the little league. Mayor Grimmer gave the following recommended conditions: 1. At least 6 trash cans be placed on the park for litter. 2. All litter and trash cans be removed from the park Sunday evening after the event. 3. All tables, chairs or dunking booths are not to be placed until Saturday, June 8, after 12:00 p.m.. 4. These items shall be placed around the play pad on the park and shall not be placed on the baseball fields themselves. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Counciman-Linn, all voting "aye", adopted resolution No. 74-021 which approves the request for Civic and Philanthropic use requested by the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Softball League with the conditions listed above. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM THE THOROUGH - rtIAL, rLHN IADUrILD IN 1`.10b. rut uhblhi) nr 11CV1A ficn1ANUA. Mr. Robert Troy, an architect representing Mr. McKinnon, stated that Mr. McKinnon submitted a preliminary plat to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval of an approximate 4 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of Ford Road and Farmers Branch Lane. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the prelimi- nary plat subject to Mr. McKinnon obtaining a waiver of the 1958 Thoroughfare Plan, which required Ford Road to be extended north, across Rawhide Creek, to connect to William Dodson Parkway. Mr. Troy requested from the Council a clarification concerning the extention of Ford Road. Mr. Troy stated that since Mr. Max Spencer was allowed to build his house which blocked the proposed Ford Road extention he ob- jected to any plans for extention of Ford Road through Mr. McKinnon's proposed development. There was discussion that a portion of the property in question was in flood plain area. Mr. Troy requested that the Thoroughfare Plan adopted in 1958 be waived and Ford Road not be extended through Mr. McKinnon's property. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", denied the request for a variance from the 1958 thoroughfare plan, and referred the plat approval back to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and directed the City Administration to prepare a thoroughfare plan for the subject area. Mr. Bob Dyess, an attorney for Mr. McKinnon, questioned the plan for the extention for Ford Road adopted in 1958 which would go through Max Spencer's house. Mr. Dyess asked how long it would take for the Administration to study or to come up with a thoroughfare plan for this subject property. Mr. West stated that the Administration should have a recommendation on a thoroughfare plan for this section of the City by the second meeting in July. Page 875 AGENDA ITEM NO. 14, - CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 74-020, RE-AWARDING THE CONTRACT OR' THE' 'IMPROVEMENTS* T0' 'INWOOD' RO'AD' TO' TEXAS BITULT HIC COMPANY AND CHARLES 'C'OHE'N, INCORPORATE'D,AS A JOINT VENTURE. City Manager Paul West explained that in previous Council action, Resolution No. 74-018 awarded the Inwood Paving Project to Texas Bitulithic Company. The intent of their proposal was for a joint venture bid between Texas Bitulithic and Charles Cohen, Inc.. Re- solution No. 74-020 is for the purpose of re-awarding the contract in the name of both companies. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted resolution 74-020 that re-awarded the contract for the improvements to Inwood Road to Texas Bitulithic and Charles Cohen, Incorporated, as a joint venture. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15. - CONSIDER BIDS FOR MOWING TRACTOR TO BE USED BY THE P'ARK MAINTENANCE' DIVI'SI'ON. City Manager Paul West stated that bids were sent to 4 vendors. Two bids were received, one from Ben Griffin and the other from Riverview Equipment Co.. Mr. West stated that Ben Griffin's bid of $5,188.32 did not meet the specifications. He stated that the bid from Riverview Equipment Co. in the amount of $5,586.00 met all of the specifications. Mr. West stated that it was the recommendation of the Administration to award the bid for the mowing tractor to Riverview Equipment Co. in the amount of $5,586.00. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman McClung, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye", awarded the contract to Riverview Equipment C. for a mowing tractor at the cost of $5,586.00. AGENDA ITEM NO. 16. - CONSIDER BIDS FOR NEW LIBRARY. City Manager Paul West explained that bids were open at 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 17, 1974. Seven bids were received. The low bid was in the amount of $379,700.00 by M. 8 P. Construction Co. with 210 calender days. This bid is approximately $105,000.00 over the esti- mate furnished about a year ago. Mr. West stated that the study of bid tabulation reveals that this is a good bid in comparison with other bids. About two weeks ago Dallas received bids on their west Dallas branch Library. Their bid totaled $50.00 per square foot. This bid received by the City amounts to $34.32 per square foot. There is 11,062 square feet in this building. Mr. Bill Benson, an architect of Benson Associates, stated that he had a meeting with the low bid contractor and discussed possible ways of deletions for cutting costs. Mr. Benson presented to the Council a sheet showing proposed deletions to the proposal of M. 8 P. Construction Company for the construction of the new Walter E. Manske Memorial Library for the City of Farmers Branch. Mr.Benson discussed some of the items for deletion. A copy of the sheet is attached to this page of the minutes for record. Page 876 Ll- May 20, 1974 Proposed deletions to the proposal of M to P Construction Company for the construction of the new Walter E. Manske Memorial Library for the City of Farmers Branch, Texas Original proposal $379,700 Contract time 210 calendar days Deductions 1. Stainless steel duct heater in lieu of heat exchanger in the multi-zone unit 2,000 2. Change to aluminum feeders to main panel and to one large branch panel 2,529 3. Omit special concrete batch design 80 4. City to strip and store top soil 200 5. City to excavate to + 0.1' for building and to replace soil in planter 1,960 6. City to do finish grading 400 7. Omit job sign 250 8. Contractor will assume foundation piers are not to be cased because of ground water. Any required casing will be paid for at $2.00 per foot not to exceed the credit. 2,400 9. Omit tempered glass in door side lights. Install same glass as specified for'windows. 430 10. Change main entrance door closers to overhead 570 concealed type 11. Install aluminum sill on existing high east windows 175 12. Omit sealer on brick 700 Total Deductions $ i i ,-69q. Net recommended contract $368,006 william e. benson, aia ferry pasche, assoc. 2506 howell street, dailas, texas 75201, telephone 742-2422 After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Flaherty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", awarded the contract for the Walter E. Manske Memorial Library of Farmers Branch to M. & P. Construction Company for the amount of $368,006.00 with the deductions as given by Mr. Benson, subject to Item No. 8. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17. - CONSIDER RE-BUILDING DENTON ROAD BRIDGES. City Manager Paul West gave the following explanation: It was reported on Friday, May 10, 1974,that the bridge on Denton Road at Farmers Branch Creek moved under traffic. Investigation revealed that the bridge had settled and would not support traffic. Plans and specifications will be ready in approximately 3 weeks through the services of a consultant. The two structures on Denton Road are scheduled for future construction. For the convenience of the public, it will be advantagous to build both of these structures at the same time. The companies of Charles Cohen, Inc., Texas Bitulithic and the Navarro Contracting Company are the companies contacted. They are presently doing work for the City on other projects. The latter two contractors feel they will be able to start construction upon completion of the plans. Informal bids were received on Monday, May 20, 1974, from Navarro Contracting Company in the amount of $170,550.15 with 90 calendar days, and from Texas Bitulithic Company in the amount of $173, 445.00 with 60 working days. City Manager Paul West stated that it was the recommendation of the City Administration to accept the bid from Navarro Contracting Co. in the amount of '$158,360.15 for the replacement of the two bridges. After some discussion, Councilman Linn made a motion that because of the eminent danger of collapse of the present bridges on Denton Road at Farmers Branch Creek and Rawhide Creek in order to preserve and protect the public health of the citizens of the City of Farmers Branch, the bid procedures normally required not apply and that the change order of Navarro Contracting Company be awarded in the amount of $170,550.15 for the replacement of the bridges on Denton Road at Rawhide Creek and Denton Road at Farmers Branch Creek. Councilman Binford second the motion. All voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. 18. - CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 10091, SETTING SPEED LIMIT ON DALLAS PARKWAY IN FARMERS BRANCH CITY LIMITS. Mayor Grimmer stated that it has recently been discovered that the area of Dallas Parkway which is within the City of Farmers Branch does not have an ordinance regulating its speed limit. It is currently posted for 45 miles per hour and Ordinance No. 1009 is proposed for adoption to legally enforce the speed limit of 45 miles per hour. 1 Page 877 After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1009: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A SPEED ZONE ON DALLAS PARKWAY, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE ANY MOTOR VEHICLE ON SAID STREET AT A SPEED GREATER THAN FORTY- FIVE (45) MILES PER HOUR; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. MAYOR GRIMMER ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED, THERE ARE I'TEMS' FOR'DISCUSSION'IN- EXECUTIVE SESS'10N. Mayor Grimmer explained that in Article 652-17, 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. 19. - EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Discuss Personnel Matters - Article 6252-17,Section 2 (g) An appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission was discussed. There was discussion that Mayor Grimmer and Councilman Quevreaux be the representatives from the City Council as ex-officio members on the Farmers Branch Bicentennial Committee. THE MEETING WAS OPENED BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matter A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux,all voting "aye", appointed Tom Fawcett to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board for a 3 year term, beginning May 20, 1974 and ending on May 20, 1977. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Quevreaux,all voting "aye", appointed Dick Hutchinson to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission until May 20, 1977. A motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman McClung, all voting "aye", authorized the Budget adjustment to include the City Manager's salary to be $27,500.00, with automobile, effective May 1, 1974. AGENDA ITEM NO. 20. - ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "aye" adjourned the City Council meeting of May 20 , 1974 at 11:05 p.m.. Mayor eorge G Grimmer /i,,). t J . Wade Page 878