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1980-07-07 CC Minutes1 [1 CITY OF FAPMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING JULY 7, 1980 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING All members of the City Council Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmen: The following members of City ?tanager City Secretary City Attorney Recording Secretary were present: Bill Binford John Dodd Ken Ouevreaux Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Herb Weidinger the City Administration Paul M. West J. W. Wade John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish were present: Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of July`7, 1980 to order at 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1- I?,TVOCATION . Rev. Roland ayes o the Farmers Branch Church of Christ gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JtTNE 16, 1980 After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Do , a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the Council meeting of June 16, 1980 with the following addition. On Page 60 under Agenda Item 'No. D.6, add the following sentence to the third paragraph: "Councilman Dodd made a suggestion that four of the Board members be appointed by the City Council of the City of Carrollton, four members be appointed by the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch, and the nineth member be appointed by the Hospital Authority." AGFPTDA ITEM N0. B .1-PRESET`TTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Bin.ord presented five year service awards to Jerry Cochran of the Police Department and to Malcom Graham of the Sanitation Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATIO!"T OF BOARD APPLICATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL. Mayor Binford explained that this item is placed on the agenda of each meeting to give anyone who would like to serve on an advisory board or commission an opportunity to meet and address the City Council. Mr. William H. Hinckley of 3285 Golfing Green Drive presented an application desiring to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals. Vol. 33, Page 62. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER RATE INCREASE REQUEST BY LONE STAR GAS COMPANY. Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing. This public hearing is required by the Public Utility Regulatory Act of 1975. Mr. Bill Thogmartin, Manager of the Lone Star Gas Company for Farmers Branch, presented a request for a rate increase. Mr. Thogmartir explained that Lone Star Gas Company is requesting a $240,828.00 increase. Mr. Thogmartin explained that he filed a rate increase request of 6.92% on May 23, 1980 with an effective date of June 30, 1980. Subsequent action by the City Council has suspended the rate increase for 120 days. Mr. Thogmartin stated that the Gas Company had a rate increase 2k years ago and because of inflation an increase is needed at this time. Mr. Thogmartin displayed transparencies listing suppliers and their increased costs in supplies. Mr. Thogmartin explained how the requested increase would effect the residential and commercial customers. Mr. Thogmartin stated that the following changes in rates are proposed: (1) Residential Customer Service Charge be $3.75 (summer & winter); (2) Commercial Customer Service Charge be $7.00 (summer & winter); and, (3) Consumption Charges for both Residential and Commercial Customers in the winter be $2.71 per 1000 cu.ft. and in the summer be $2.46 per 1000 cu.ft.. The following spoke after the presentation of the request: Mrs. James Upfield, 13542 Braemar Drive, questioned the need for the request by reading some statistics on increased profits by the Lone Star Gas Company. There followed a discussion between Mrs. Upfield and Mr. Thogmartin relating to the rate of return on investments and of investments of the Gas Company. Mr. John DiTucci, 2928 Las Companas, askedxahy the customers have to pay for advertising by the Gas Company, and asked what was the Gas Company doing in Farmers Branch to cut costs. Mr. Thogmartin answered that the Company had not employed any new employess since 1967 therefore saving in this way of expenses; and that only 2 of 1% of annual sales is used in advertising. All advertising is customer oriented. Mr. John Conniff, 2991 Las Companas, questioned the need for the rate increase. Mr. Dave Blair, 3105 Golfing Green, questioned the intent of the increase. He stated that he was interested in trying to cut costs rather than increase them. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Ouevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Mayor Binford explained that no action is requested of'the Council. All information regarding the rate request will be submitted by the City to the rate consultants who will study the request and make a recommendation to the City Council. Vol. 33, page 63. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH IN AN R- ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND WEBB CHAPEL. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing stating that the Farmers Branch Church of Christ has purchased the 5.62 acre tract of land at the northwest corner of Valley View Lane and Webb Chapel Road. The church would like to construct a church building on the pro- perty. The church proposes to move their congregation which is now meeting at 2570 Valley View Lane to the new site. The pro- perty is within a R-4 Zoning District. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit be approved with three conditions. Mayor Binford opened the hearing to the audience. The following spoke. Mr. Ken Polk, Deacon of the Farmers Branch Church of Christ, presented the request for the Specific Use Permit. Mr. Polk stated that the Farmers Branch Church of Christ congregation has been meeting at the present location at Valley View Lane and William Dodson Parkway since 1905. Mr. Polk reviewed a floor plan for the proposed church building. Shown on the floor plan is a sanctuary with seating capacity for 600 to 675 persons; an activity room for banquets, possible gym uses, etc.; a room for Bible training work; and offices for the church personnel. There is to be a drive through carport type for access to the church and in that area there is storage area and a screened trash container area. The building will be constructed of a steel structure with brick and stucco exterior. Mr. Polk stated that the church presently has 350 members and the membership comprised mostly of Farmers Branch residents. Mr. Polk stated that 73 families live in Farmers Branch. Mr. Polk reviewed the plan that was presented before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Polk stated that they would prefer not to extend Marsann, Cinco and Las Companas streets through the property but rather dead end them at their property line. Mr. Polk described the proposed greenbelt areas along the west and north sides of the property and of the parking facilities for 303 cars. At this point in the meeting, City Attorney John Boyle explained the Council's ability of approving a site plan along with the Specific Use Permit. Mr. Polk and Mr. Darrell Fleming, the architect for the church, presented a revised site plan for discussion. The plan showed a cul-de-sac at Las Companas and Cinco streets, and Marsann to be continued through the north corner of the church property. The building is to face Valley View Lane. The plan includes a 60' greenbelt area along the west side of the property and 115' greenbelt area along the north side of the property. The plan proposes two left turn lanes, one on Webb Chapel northbound and one on Valley View eastbound into the church property. The left turn lane on Webb Chapel into the property would line up with Vol. 33, Page 64. Colchester Street east of Webb Chapel. The left turn on Valley View would require a median cut and turn into a point along the west property line of the church property. The plan also proposes a drive into the property off Valley View west of Webb Chapel and a drive off Webb Chapel at the far north property line. The plan indicates a six foot wide sidewalk along Valley View and Webb Chapel with landscaping of trees and berms to screen the parking area. Mr. Polk explained that the building is not designed for expansion. Mr. Polk stated that there is no busing program plans at this time therefore no buses would be parked on the property. He did state' that it may be feasible to have buses in the future. Mr. Polk stated that the church does not have plans for a day care center but would not desire to have the restriction on the property as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Polk described the plans for landscaping the greenbelt areas. He stated that the plans do not provide a fence along the west and north portions of the property for they believed the greenbelt and landscaping would provide a better coordinated impact between the church and the residential property. The plan allows 10' between the property line and parking areas on the frontages of Valley View and ?4ebb Chapel with 12 to 15' of landscaping with low berms and trees. The landscaping plans meet the codes along Webb Chapel and Valley View in tree caliber size. Mr. Polk did request some leniency in the caliber of trees in the greenbelt. Mr. Polk explained that it is understood that utilities will have to be looped together and will be provided for on the plat. The drainage from the property will not go into the streets or in the neighborhood but will go into an onsite sewer system and carried to the city storm sewer. Mr. John DiTucci, 2928 Las Companas, asked Mayor Binford to read the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Binford read the recommendations. Mr. Andy Brown, 13318 Cinco, stated that a majority of neighbors on Cinco preferred not to have a cul-de-sac at the end of Cinco. Mr. Brown stated he was in favor of the church use but wanted the screening wall across the north property line of the Church property. Mr. Robert Langer, 2970 Marsann, spoke in favor of a screening wall along the west property line of the church. Mr. Odell Farr, Minister of the Farmers Branch Church of Christ, stated the church would be happy not to cul-de-sac Cinco. Mr. Farr stated that they feel the landscaped green area along the west and north property lines would be best and accessible for the neighbor- hood children to play. He stated a wall would be difficult to maintain especially the area behind the wall next to the neighbors. Mr. Farr spoke in favor of the plan presented. Vol. 33, Page 65. Mr. J. T. Conniff, 2991 Las Companas, spoke in opposition. He objected to a church being constructed next to his property. He objected to the request several years ago when a Safeway Store was wanting this property and he sees no difference in having a church on the property which would cause more traffic in the area. He desired the streets to be developed through the property. He stated that a companion church was a half block away and can not see two in the same area. He stated that the city would lose tax money if the Specific Use Permit was granted. Mr. DiTucci, 2928 Las Companas, spoke in opposition. He stated that in previous hearings the petitioners did not establish a clear need for the church. He staffed he bought his house in 1970 and understood all this area would be developed residential. He stated that another same type of church is located 500' down the street on Webb Chapel. He stated that the Specific Use Permit is not in the best interest of the city. Mr. Scott Johnson, 2973 Las Companas, a member of the church, spoke in favor of the Specific Use Permit and the site plan. He stated that the Specific Use Permit for a church was in the best interest of the city. He stated that debris from the vacant property is bad in the neighborhood. He stated that there is a group of citizens in the community who have taken the initiative to develop this property. He felt the group who designed the site plan have taken every interest in mind. He believes the church will enhance the property and the homes around because of the type of construction and of the greenbelt areas that will provide a place for the neighborhood children to play. Miss Cindy Hunt, 3353 Pine Tree Ct., questioned why all of a sudden is it necessary for the streets to have cul-de-sacs which they have been dead-ended all these years. Mayor Binford explained that streets are improved when the property is developed. Mr. Polk answered some of the questions that had been asked. He explained the need of a larger facility was because of growth in the congregation. Mr. Polk explained that the Churches of Christ have no higher organization, each congregation stands on its own under the leadership of elders. Mr. DiTucci asked how long it would take to construct the building. Mr. Farr answered that he could not give a definite time when the building would be completed because the cost of development has gone up since the plans were started. The building is estimated to cost $900,000.00. Mr. Farr stated he could not believe the city would lose tax money because of the development. He stated that all the families in the congregation pays taxes. The congre- gation and because of the church being in Farmers Branch encourages people to move to this area and they will also pay taxes. Vol. 33, Page 66. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. There followed a lengthy discussion between members of the City Council, Mr. Polk, Mr. Farr and Mr. Fleming relating to paying taxes on the property until developed and meeting in building; plans for selling the present church building; egress and ingress to the property; of providing green area in some of the parking area until needed for parking spaces; of dead-ending Cinco and not providing a cul-de-sac; of carrying Marsann street through at the north corner of the property; of the need for a cul-de-sac at Las Companas; of the desire of the church to not have restriction on the property prohibiting day care centers; noted status of notices sent; of the landscaping plans; parking lot lighting faci- lities; hours of activities at the church; of providing landscaped green areas versus a screening constructed wall along the west and north property lines; and, of the desire of the church to be a good neighbor to the residents in the area. Councilman Haggerty made a motion instructing the City Administration to draft an ordinance approving the Specific Use Permit for a church use for the property located at Webb Chapel and Valley View Lane contingent upon the site plan as presented to the Council. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion and ask to amend that the cul-de-sac at Cinco be eliminated. Councilman Haggerty accepted the amendment. The motion and amendment carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER. REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY DELETING THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT THAT WAS ISSUED FOR A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WITH A GENERAL REPAIRS GARAGE. LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWIEST CORNER. OF IH35E AND VALMAR WAY IN THE rr T T A111.TT TT /'1 TT[TTIT /T Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and gave the following information. On February 19, 1979, a Specific Use Permit was granted for a Chrysler Automobile Dealership with a general repairs garage. A review of the records indicate that no con- struction has begun on the property. The property has been sold and the Chrysler Dealership is no longer planned for the property. A site plan has been approved for an office/warehouse building to be constructed on the property. This property is located within the PD-25 (LI) Zoning District. In order to construct the office/warehouse building, the Specific Use Permit must be deleted. Vol. 33, Page 67. 1 The Planning and Toning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit for a Chrysler Automobile Dealership with a general repairs garage be deleted. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1308: AN ORDINA11TCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF FARME,,RS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERE- TOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO DELETE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE SALES FOR A CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP IN AN AREA PRESENTLY ZONING PD-25 (LI) AND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALMAR WAY AND 135E; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1234; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNC- TIVE RELIEF ; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REVISED SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED N PD-11 (MF- AND BOUNDED BY OAKBROOK Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo from the Administration to the City Council. Lacrem, Inc. is Aroposing a condominium development for the property. The property was originally platted for, and a site plan approved as an apartment development (Oakbrook Village). A revised site elan for the condominium development has been submitted for Council approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with 19 conditions. No one was present in behalf of the request. After reviewing the conditions, Councilman Dodd made a motion to approved the site plan for the property located in PD-21 (MF-2) and bounded by Oakbrook Parkway, Enterprise Drive, subject to the following conditions. 1. That the Description of type of materials to be used to be shown on a detailed landscaped plan. 2. Addressing system for each unit be established so that the units can be easily found from the fire lanes. 3. Provide details of the screening along the north property line. Vole 33: Page 68. 4. Provide sidewalks to all units within the complex. 5. Provide a detailed layout of the sprinkler system. 6. Exterior walls of project be 75 percent masonry and 25 percent wood. 7. The office area be similar in appearance to condominium units. 8. Indicate signs on the site plan. 9. Site plan configuration of swimming pool area to be compatible with the landscape area. 10. Indicate covered parking areas, and appearance of the parking structures. 11. Screen dumpster areas. 12. Indicate proposed treatment of drainage channel slopes. 13. Indicate pedestrian passageways and parking areas for ambulance and pedestrian walkways. 14. Construction and phasing of utilities and fire lanes to be approved by the City Administration. 15. Water and gas service to be separate for each individual living unit. While desirable to have separate sewer lines from each individual unit, this is not a firm requirement. Actual sewer line layout to be established by mutual agree- ment of City Administration and developer. 16. Locations of water meters to be indicated on the site plan. 17. Parking lots to have concrete curbs and gutters. 18. Types of trees to be planted to be indicated on the site plan. 19. The homeowner's covenants to be amended as requested by the City Administration and the City Attorney. 20. All above conditions are to be approved by the City Staff. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1, with Councilmen Dodd, Johnson, Ouevreaux and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilman Weidinger voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 00NORTH OF VAL'MAR WAY ON THE 1M ST SIDE OF IH35E SERVICE ROAD. Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration: Texas Distributors submitted a site plan for a 30,000 sq.ft. office/warehouse building to be located on the north side of their existing building approximately inn" north of Valmar Tray on the west side of IT-435E service road. Vol. 33, Page 69. This property is located in the PD-25 (LI) Zoning District. Site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with 6 conditions. After reviewing the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the site plan submitted by Texas Distributors, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following conditions: 1. A detailed landscape plan be submitted. 2. The landscaping be sprinklered. 3. Dumpster location and screening be provided. 4. Provide screening fence along the north property line. 5. Show location of any additional signs. 6. Submit a complete drainage plan. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE LAWSON ADDITION. Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration. The Lawson Addition is a tract of land located on Beltwood Parkway north approximately 400' west of Gillis Road. The property is located within a Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and is being platted in order to expand an existing building and build a new parking lot. The plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval. No Developer's Contract will be required as all public improvements are already in place. A discussion was held between the members of the City Council and the City Attorney concerning deed restricting the properties, since two tracts involved are across the street from each other and the required parking facilities of the building expansion arl being provided on the south side of the street across from the building. After more discussion of requesting the owner of the property to deed restrict the properties for the protection of possible future purchasers, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", denied the request for site plan approval of the Lawson Addition and waived the refiling fees for platting purposes. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE OF CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC NATURE. REQUESTED BY THE LADIES AUXILARY FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF THE SOUTHWEST. Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration. The Ladies Auxilary for Christian Services of the Southwest would like to conduct a garage sale on the parking lot of the church located at the southwest corner of Valley View Lane and William Dodson Parkway. The garage sale is planned for Saturday, July 12, 1980. The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the Christian Services Organization that handles adoptions and foster children. Vol. 33, Page 70. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 80-009 that authorizes the Ladies Auxilary for Christian Services of the Southwest to conduct a garage sale on the parking lot of the church located at the southeast corner of Valley View Lane and William Dodson Parkway on July 12, 1980 from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8-CONSIDER REOUEST TO REVISE DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN AL-DA, INC. AND THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mr. John Davis, representing AL-DA, Inc., presented a request to amend the Developer's Contract between the City and AL-DA, Inc. for the development of Fairway Square located on Oakbrook Parkway and west of Gardenbrook. The amendment would provide that the paving of firelanes not be required until such time of construction that additional firelanes would serve a need; and, that Certificates of Occupancy would be granted on the first 13 townhomes that presently have adequate firelanes. Mr. Davis stated that all utilities for the entire project are in. The "common owned area" of the pool and club house are being completed at this time. Mr. Davis stated that the firelanes would be provided when the rest of the project was developed. After some discussion relating to the development, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the request for the amendment to the Developer's Contract between AL-DA, Inc, and the City of Farmers Branch-as, described by Mr. John Davis, subject to the completion of all common area improvements. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FARMERS BRANCH-CARROLLTON FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CELL "A"` PDT S'T'ATION . Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration, The Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood Control District has submitted plans for the construction of Cell "A" pump station to the City for approval, These plans are submitted pursuant to an agreement dated July 5, 1978 between the District and the City. The City Staff has reviewed these plans and the plans conform to the requirements of the agreement and good engineering practice. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the Farmers Branch- Carrollton Flood Control District plans for construction of Cell "A" pump station. Vol. 33, Page 71. C AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP TO THE NORTH TEXAS COMMISSION. After a brief iscussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion authorizing the signing of a contract and agreement with the North Texas Commissior, and the payment of the annual membership fees in the amount of $3,217.5C Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1, with Councilmen Dodd, Haggerty, Ouevreaux and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-DISCUSS STORM WARNING SYSTEMS. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Quevreaux. Councilman Quevreaux stated that he was concerned that the city did not have a storm warning system and that there was not a system to warn golfers on the Brookhaven golf course of severe lightening storms. Councilman Quevreaux stated that he would like. -to _s-e-6' a study made on these systems and some research done on possible locations for the placement of warning systems. Councilman Dodd mentioned that he had attended a meeting of TPZL that-bought out the fact that this nation is falling behind in early warning systems for the prevention of saving lives and property. Mayor Binford suggested that if the city is considering the installation of some type of warning system, a study should be made now because of the expense and placed in the budget for consideration. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, alltoting "aye", instructed the City Administra- tion to study further storm warning and lightening systems and make a recommendation as to locations and best systems; and a recommendation to include in the upcoming budget for consideration. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROGRAM. Mayor Bin.or gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the Administration. The City Council has received a report and briefing from the City Manager and the Social Security Study Committee with regards to dropping Social Security and upgrading Texas Municipal Retirement System. The action is being requested at this time for the following reasons: 1. To relieve anxiety of employees waiting to know the City Council's position. 2. Allow the staff sufficient time to develop and secure the insurance and savings plans funded by the employees to be implemented when Social Security is dropped. 3. Allow for proper funding considerations in the proposed 1980-81 operating budget. After some discussion of the buy back benefits and disability insurance provisions, Councilman Johnson made a motion to adopt the proposals of the Social Security Study Committee and to adopt the following captioned Ordinance No. 1310: Vol, 33, Page 72. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH DETERMINING TO GRANT, PROVIDING FOR ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT"' IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF EACH SYSTEM IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH: ALLOWANCE OF INCREASES IN MONTHLY BENEFITS PAYABLE BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREIN SPECIFIED, TO RETIRED EMPLOYEES AND TO BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED EMPLOYEES, UNDER CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES ARISING FROM SERVICE OF SUCH EMPLOYEES TO THIS CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND OF SAID SYSTEM; AND CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTUARY OF SAID SYSTEM, ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY WHO HAVE TERMINATED PREVIOUS MEMBERSHIPS IN SAID SYSTEM, TO DEPOSIT THE SUMS SO WITHDRAWN, PLUS ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL CHARGES; AND ADOPTING THE PLAN PROVISIONS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY IN SAID SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION XX OF ARTICLE 6243h, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Johnson, Weidinger, Dodd and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilman Ouevreaux voting "nay", AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION PROPOSALS. Mayor Binford stated that the city had received five proposals regarding a classification plan and compensation study for city employees. Peat-Marwick & Mitchell's proposal arrived and was given to the City Councilmen this date. Mayor Binford requested the Administration to prepare a-list of benefits from the proposals, After more discussion, Councilman Haggerty made a motion to table this consideration of employee comn_ensati.on classification proposals for further study and be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1, with Councilmen Haggerty, Dodd, Johnson and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids on a Municipal Depository Contract. AGENDA ITEM NO, D.6-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR A SCRAPER AND AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF TWO EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE. City Manager Pau West explained that bids were taken for a 22 cubic yard scraper to be used at the landfill. The scraper is needed to accomplish the completion of the required final cover and closing the Valley View landfill. This new scraper will also be utilized at the Camelot landfill to supplement the operation of the existing Vol. 33, Page 73. 1974 Model, 11 cubic yard scraper. Two additional operators will be required to operate the new scraper two, eight hour shifts each day to accomplish the closing of the Valley View landfill as quickly as possible. The lowest and best bid was submitted by Waukesha-Pearce Industries in the amount of $182,383.00. A delivery time of two weeks was specified in their bid. After some discussion of covering the existing landfill and of work needed at the new landfill in getting it ready for use, Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid for a 22 cubic yard scraper to Waukesha-Pearce Industries in the amount of $182,383.00. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion failed 3 to 2, with Councilmen Ouevreaux, Haggerty and Weidinger voting "nay", and Councilmen Jounson and Dodd voting "aye". There followed a discussion relating to the possibilities of renting or leasing the equipment; of securing signed contracts of customers for the new landfill operation; of the process of bailing; and of bringing the consideration back to the Council if secured signed contracts of customers to use the new landfill. MAYOR BI?NFORD ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL RECONVENE FOR ITEMS IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL RECONVENE INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION. An executive session was held at this point in the meeting. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.AND E. LAND ACQUISITION. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a secon y Counci man Johnson, all voting "aye", appointed !Norman Long to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Place 3, effective August 1, 1980; and appointed Bill Hinckley to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals, Alternate Place No. 1, subject to'the'acceptance of the appointments. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Ouevreaux, all voting "aye", instructed' that the position of Public Infor- mation Officer not be filled.- A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", authorized the City Administration to make an offer for the Wilson Property. Vol, 33, page 74. AGENDA ITEM NO. F..3-NO ACTION NEEDED ON PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION. AGENDA ITEM F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of July 7, 1980 at 11:35 P.M.. Mayor Bill B or u Cit Secretary Vol. 33, Page 75.