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1980-08-18 CC MinutesL~ CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 18, 1980 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bill Binford Councilmen: Ken Quevreaux Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Herb Weidinger The following member of the City Council was absent: Mayor Pro Tem John Dodd The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Paul M. West City Secretary J. W. Wade City Attorney John Boyle Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Bill Binford called the City Council meeting of August 18, 1980 to order at 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Mr. J. W. Wade, Director of Finance for the City of Farmers Branch, gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1980 with the following correction: Vol. 33, Page 84, Agenda Item No. B.2, second paragraph, Pastor Walker Reiley should be Dr. Walker Railey. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL. or 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. No one was present to present an application. Mrs. Nita Haid, 2943 Las Companas of Farmers Branch, came forward and presented a petition signed by residents on her street opposing the new regulation of placing garbage in front of the houses on Las Companas instead of alley service. She respectfully requested that this new regulation be given reconsideration. Vol. 33, Page 95 AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FUNDING PROJECTS OF FAMILY OUTREACH CENTER. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mr. Mike Mims. Mayor Binford asked that Mr. Mims, Chairman of the Board for Family Outreach, come forward and explain this item. Mr. Mims addressed the Council on behalf of Family Outreach and requested funding from the City of Farmers Branch to continue the Outreach Center at 2725 Valley View Lane. Mr. Mims explained that this year, their budget is $14,628.00. The projected budget for next year is approximately $20,000.00, which reflects increased rent for larger facilities. A request has been made to the Depart- ment of Human Resources to fund the new location, however, they would prefer to use local funds. Outreach would like the City to consider allocating $8,000.00, 40 percent of the budget. Mr. Mims explained that approximately 40 percent of their clients are from Farmers Branch and this was why they were asking for this amount. Mr. Mims went on to explain the structure and staffing of Family Outreach and the problems they endeavor to help their clients with. At this time, Mr. Mims introduced Ms. Bobbie Peat, Volunteer President of Family Outreach. Ms. Peat answered questions from the Council on past funding for the Center. Councilman Haggerty expressed that the Council was interested in this worthwhile project, however, the City would prefer to furnish locations for the counseling rather than allocate funding. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Johnson, denied the request for funding projects of Family Outreach Center with a 3 to 1 vote with Councilmen Quevreaux, Johnson and Haggerty voting "aye" and Councilman Weidinger voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM C.2-DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS TO VALLEY VIEW LANE FROM TEMPLETON TRAIL TO MARSH LANE. Mayor Binford explained that the City Council had requested the Engineering Department to look at various alternatives of pavement cross-sections for Valley View Lane from Templeton Trail to Marsh Lane. The alternatives were presented in graphic form on the east wall of the Council Chamber. The Mayor went on to explain that the adjacent property owners along this section of Valley View Lane had been notified that the alternatives would be discussed at this Council meeting. Mayor Binford stated that the City Staff recommends that Valley View Lane from Templeton Trail to Marsh Lane be constructed as a six-lane divided street with left turn lanes at the intersection of Marsh Lane. At this time, Mayor Binford requested that Mr. Earl Deland, Director of Public Works, come forward and explain the specifics of the alternatives shown on the wall. Vol. 33, Page 96 Mr. Deland described the existing roadway of Valley View from Templeton Trail to Marsh Lane. Then he described the 2 alter- native plans for improvements. Mrs. Gail Stahl, 3455 Bevann of Farmers Branch, addressed the Council stating that she was happy the street was being widened but expressed concern regarding the safety of her property and the narrow width of the alley. She also suggested that the bushes abutting the alley access be removed because of being a hazard to driving visibility in the alley. It was also requested that the Council consider some type of barrier be placed between the curb and the alley. Mr. Paul Schwander, 3511 Bevann, expressed the opinion that there was no need for 6 lanes for traffic, that 4 lanes would be suf- ficient. He also stated that there was discrimination in that the trees on the south side of Valley View were being cut down while the trees on the north side were not. Mr. Schwander felt that the traffic study was inaccurate. Mr. L. L. Roth, 3523 Bevann, addressed the Council and questioned the 6 lane proposal. He stated that he would like to see 4 lanes with a dirt berm between the street and the houses. Mr. Sam Vilches, 3539 Bevann, addressed the Council and stated that he disagreed with the traffic volumn figure of 20,000 vehicles per day. He stated that he had observed the traffic flow and could not believe this figure and wanted to know where the figure came from. Mr. John Porterfield, City Engineer, told Mr. Vilches the traffic study was done by the Texas Highway Department in 1978 and 1979. Mr. Vilches stated that he was in favor of a 2 lane divided street and felt that it would be more than sufficient to handle the traffic flow. A discussion followed by the Council of the need to maintain a 6 lane thoroughfare. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the proposal for a 6 lane divided street for Valley View Lane from Templeton Trail to Marsh Lane. Councilman Quevreaux requested that the City Administration consider some protective measures or types of barriers to be placed along the south side of Valley View from Templeton Trail to Marsh Lane. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR AN INDOOR COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT USE IN PD-1 (LI,O) ZONING DISTRICT AT 4145 VALLEY VIEW LANE. Mayor Binford explained that the Steak & Ale Restaurant, located at 4145 Valley View Lane would like to install an indoor commercial amusement device in the restaurant. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the request be denied. Vol. 33, Page 97 Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor or opposing the request. There was no one present. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", denied the request for a Specific Use Permit being issued for an indoor commercial amusement use in a PD-1 (LI,O) zoning district at 4145 Valley View Lane. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN TO ALLOW A RADIO TRANSMISSION TOWER ON THE BROOKHAVEN MEDICAL CENTER PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12120 WEBB CHAPEL ROAD. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and explained the following from an Administration memo. Brookhaven Medical Center has erected an 180 ft. tower on their property located within a PD-18 (o) zoning district. Article 11, Section 101 (m) of the City's zoning ordinance limits the height of structures in this zoning district to 2 stories in height (28 ft.). The tower exceeds the height restriction. The amending ordinance requires public hearings to be called for any revision to the approved site plan. Brookhaven Medical Center is seeking approval to allow the radio tower to remain in its present location. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the request to amend the site plan be denied. Mr. Jack Bailey, representing Brookhaven Medical Center, addressed the Council and expressed the Center's sincere apology for the situation which had come up. Mr. Bailey said he would like to introduce the people which had come with him to explain the purpose of the tower, answer technical questions about the tower and discuss how the problem had occurred. First to speak would be Dr. Ron Hellstern, Director of Emergency Services, then John Gaberts, President of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Hospital Council, Hoie Menzer, an officer with Motorola, the company who had erected the tower, Ed Fuller, Texas Department of Health, Dr. Dennis Newton, Chairman of the Medical Staff at Brookhaven, Steve Jordan, Board Chairman and Floyd Brown, Secretary of the Board. Dr. Hellstern explained that he first became involved with the communications program 4 years ago when he was Chairman of the Department for Emergency Medical Services for Methodist Hospital. The FCC had ruled that in Texas, the program had to be a fully UHF system which means you need more tower height for the visual signal, and this was why the height of 180 ft. was needed. Dr. Hellstern went on to explain the benefits of this type of system for the operation of the Medical Center in monitoring patient life support between the ambulance and the hospital. He also explained the importance of communication by way of the tower in the event of a disaster. Mr. John Gaberts came forward to address the Council. He explained that the Dallas/Ft. Worth Hospital Council represented 50 hospitals in the Metroplex and the importance of radio communications in the event of a disaster. Vol. 33, Page 98 At this time, Mayor Binford announced a 5 minute recess in order for the Hospital Board to meet and discuss what avenue to take. After the recess, Mr. Bailey asked to withdraw the request to amend the site plan in order to give the Hospital Authority time to apply for re-zoning of the property. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", accepted the request of withdrawal for amending the site plan to allow a radio transmission tower on the Brookhaven Medical Center property located at 12120 Webb Chapel Road. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ALLOWING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES (PD) (LI). REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 5, 6, 7 AND 11 THROUGH 33 OF ABSTRACT NO. 1145 AND THE W. E. DAVENPORT SUB- DIVISION. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and explained the following from an Administration memo. A public hearing was conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 11, 1980, to consider amending the zoning ordinance for this property. The Planning and Zoning Commission continued this item until August 25, 1980 and the City's zoning ordinance requires a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission before a final decision can be made by the City Council. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to consider request to amend the zoning ordinance by changing the zoning from Light Industrial (LI) to Planned Development Allowing Light Industrial Uses (PD) (LI) requested for the property described as Tracts 5, 6, 7 and 11 through 33 of Abstract No. 1145 and the W. E. Davenport Subdivision until September 8, 1980. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1 & 3 OF ABSTRACT 1156; TRACTS 97 & 98 OF ABSTRACT 733; AND PART OF LOT 34 BLOCK C OF THE LONGMIRE ADDITION AS HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITES. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and gave the following information from an Administration memo. A public hearing is being called to consider amending the zoning on the property de- scribed as Tracts 1 & 3 of Abstract 1156 with an R-2 zoning district; Tract 97 of Abstract 733 within a PD-15 (LI) zoning district; Tract 98 of Abstract 733 within a PD-5 (C) zoning district and part of Lot 34, Block C of the Longmire Addition within a PD-15 (LI) zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the properties not be designated as historical landmark sites. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of amending the ordinance. Vol. 33, Page 99 Mr. Frank Stevens, 3837 Stratford of Farmers Branch, came forward and addressed the Council. He stated that he is part owner of the property designated as Lot 34 of Block C of the Longmire Addition. Mr. Stevens stated that he felt that this property needed some type of development and the designation as a historical site would perhaps enable the City to make use of the land as a park/greenbelt area. Otherwise the property would just sit there. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to the request. Mr. Scott Jackson, 1010 Cordova in Dallas, approached the Council representing Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Wilson who own the property descirbed as Abstract 1156, 6.303 acres. Mr. Jackson stated that the Wilsons were in opposition to designating the 6.303 acres of land as a historical site because it would cause a depreciation in the property and possibly cause a financial hardship for his clients. The Wilsons had had a contract on the property for over $300,000.00, however, at this time, the contract was cancelled and there have been no bids on the property in the last month. The Wilsons are locked into a contract on property in Brazos County which will have to close by March, 1981, and they need to realize a substantial amount of money out of this property for this closing or face a possible lawsuit. Mr. Jackson answered questions from Councilman Quevreaux and when asked about receiving a bid on this property, he stated they had received no bids from the City. At this time, Mrs. Wilson, who was seated in the audience, affirmed that they had received no bids from the City. The Council stated that the City Manager had been authorized to make a bid on the property over a month ago. It was then decided that the mailing address for the Wilsons, which was taken from the Tax Rolls, was inaccurate. Mayor Binford asked Mr. Jackson in what capacity he was representing Dr. and Mrs. Wilson and he stated as their attorney. After more discussion among the Council, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", moved to continue the public hearing until September 22, 1980 for considering amending the zoning ordinance to designate the property described as Tracts 1 & 3 of Abstract 1156; Tracts 97 & 98 of Abstract 733; and part of Lot 34 Block C of the Longmire Addition as historical landmark sites. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALWOOD PARKWAY AND THE IH35E SERVICE ROAD IN THE PD-25 (LI) ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. The American National Transmission Company is proposing to construct a 3-bay building addition to the northside of the existing building at the northwest corner of Valwood Parkway and the IH35E service road. The property is located within the PD-25 (LI) zoning district. Site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan be approved with 4 conditions. Vol. 33, Page 100 A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", moved to approve the site plan for the property located at the northwest corner of Valwood Parkway and the IH35E service road in the PD-25 (LI) zoning district with the following conditions: 1. The northernmost drive approach on the IH35E access road should be a maximum of 40' in width. 2. The middle drive approach on the south side of the property should be closed and the easternmost drive approach on the south side should be reduced to 40' 3. The westernmost drive approach on the south side should be widened to 40'. 4. The property should be replatted to eliminate the interior lot line. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED CITIZENS. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Alexander J. Crow, 2942 Selma Lane of Farmers Branch. Mayor Binford asked that Mr. Crow address the Council. Mr. Crow stated that last year, the Texas passed a bill permitting school districts, governments to include totally disabled ci homestead tax exemption granted to those p of age and over and to disabled veterans. Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District and school districts in the Metroplex have disabled. Mr. Crow would like the City of grant this exemption. Mr. Crow explained are not allowed to earn extra money and ar income. State Legislature had cities and county tizens in the special ersons sixty-five years Dallas County, the and many other cities included the physically Farmers Branch to also that people on disability e locked into a fixed After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, approved asking the City Manager to determine from those entities that presently allow exemptions what the effect of a tax exemption for disabled citizens would have on the City's revenues with a 3 to 1 vote, with Councilmen Johnson, Haggerty and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE LAWSON ADDITION. Mayor Binford explained the following from an Administration memo. This tract of land is located on Beltwood Parkway North about 400 ft. west of Gillis Road. The Plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval. This plat has been recommended for approval twice. On July 7, 1980, Council denied approval and requested the owner prepare a deed restriction. The platt was Vol. 33, Page 101 again submitted to Council on August 4, 1980, however, the owner failed to submit the signed deed restriction as promised prior to the Council meeting. Consequently, Council denied approval again. Since the Council meeting of August 4, 1980, a signed deed restriction has been submitted as requested. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the final plat of the Lawson Addition be approved. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved final plat approval of the Lawson Addition. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.10-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MIDWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AND ACCEPT A HOLD HARMLESS AGREE- MENT FOR THE VALLEY VIEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. This Developer's Contract provides for the required instal- lation of the required public improvements for the Valley View Distribution Center subdivision in accordance with our current subdivision ordinance. This land is being platted and public improvements will be installed according to the provisions of this contract before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. It is recommended that the City Manager be authorized to sign for the City of Farmers Branch. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved authorizing the City Manager to sign a Developer's Contract between the Midway Development Company and the City of Farmers Branch, Texas and accept a Hold Harmless Agreement for the Valley View Distribution Center. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.11-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF VALLEY VIEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. This tract of land is located on the northwest corner of Valley Branch Lane and Spring Lake Road. The final plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval. It is recommended that this final plat be approved. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of the Valley View Distribution Center. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-DISCUSS STORM WARNING SYSTEMS. This item has been placed on the agenda by the instructions of the Council at the last meeting. The item was tabled in order that all Council members would be present when discussed. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, approved consideration of a supple- mental request in the budget for a storm warning system, all voting "aye". Vol. 33, Page 102 AGENDA ITEM NO D.2-DISCUSS THE FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Weidinger. Councilman Weidinger explained that when the Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation was set up, certain criteria was also set. One of these was that the Board of Directors would be composed of 5 private citizens who would make indepth studies of the applications to the Corporation. Presently the Board of Directors is made up of 4 members of the Council who, after the initial study, bring their findings before the Council. Another criteria which was set up was that any company making application to the Corporation was to furnish up-to-date financial statements with their applications. The last two requests did not contain financial statements. After some discussion, Councilman Weidinger made a motion that the Administration draft a resolution establishing a 5 member citizen board for the Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation to act as the t4Ttt2Lal Board of Directors; and, to advertise for applications for the 5 member board. Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilman Weidinger, Haggerty, and Quevreaux voting "aye", and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1314, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL SANITATION CONTAINERS. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. Inflation, the increasing cost of the collection operation services and the extra haul distance to the Camelot Landfill have necessitated an increase in monthly rates for commercial sanitation container collection. The rates presently in effect were established October, 1979. The proposed rate schedule has adjusted the current rates to more accurately reflect the relative costs of collection and the rates for this service by other collection agencies. The proposed rates are approximately 75 percent to 80 percent of similar service provided by private contractors. It is recommended that Ordinance No. 1314 be adopted. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 1314, establishing rates for collection of commercial aanitation containers, captioned: 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; AND AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1273 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. Vol. 33, Page 103 AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER PARTICIPATION WITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CITIES IN THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY'S RATE REQUEST BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has a rate request for $325.3 million pending before the Public Utility Commission. The Mayor went on to say that a number of cities served by Southwestern Bell held a meeting in Austin on July 18, 1980. The cities present authorized the formation and appointed a Steering Committee. The Steering Committee has requested all cities served by Southwestern Bell to contribute $.03 per capita toward a fund to finance the intervention effort before the P.U.C. This request would require a contribution of $824.76 by the City of Farmers Branch. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, approved participation with Texas Municipal League cities in the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company' rate request before the Public Utilities Commission with a 3 to 1 vote with Councilmen Johnson, Haggerty and Weidinger voting "aye" and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR 1980-81 OPERATING BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. The City Charter and Office of Revenue Sharing require a public hearing on the 1980-81 budget and expenditure of Revenue Sharing Funds. These hearings can be held together. It is recommended that the 1980-81 Operating Budget and Revenue Sharing Public Hearing be held on September 8, 1980. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved setting the public hearing date for 1980-81 Operating Budget and Revenue Sharing Funds for September 8, 1980. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6a-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT MATERIALS: PIPE. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administration memo. Six bid packets were sent out by registered mail and six receipts were returned. The lowest and best bid was submitted by Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $201,256.95. Funds for the pipe are budgeted in the Water Main Replacement Budget. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye" approved awarding the bid for Water Main Replacemen pipe to Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $201,256.95. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6b-C, REPLACEMENT MATERIALS: Mayor Binford gave the memo. Six bid packets two bids were received for the alternate bid. ONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR WATER MAIN VALVES AND HYDRANTS. following information from an Administration were sent out for valves and hydrants and for the base bid and three bids were received The lowest bid received for the base bid Vol. 33, Page 104 for Mueller valves and hydrants was submitted by Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $54,966.93. The lowest bid received for the alternate bid was submitted by Metroplex Utility in the amount of $50,670.25 and was for M&H valves and hydrants. The Staff recommends awarding the bid to Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $54,966.93. Mr. Gary Morrow, representing Dresser industries, a supplier to Metroplex Utility, and Jim Couppe of the Mueller Company, manu- facturer and supplier to Trans-Tex Supply Company, both addressed the Council regarding their individual company's valves and hydrants. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, with a 3 to 1 vote, approved awarding the bid for valves and hydrants to Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $54,966.93 with Councilmen Johnson, Haggerty and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6c-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT MATERIALS: CAST IRON FITTINGS, COPPER AND BRASS. Mayor Binford explained the following from an Administration memo. Six bid packets were sent out and five bids were sub- mitted on the materials. The lowest and "best bid was submitted by Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $47,217.49. The Staff recommends awarding the bid to Trans-Tex Supply Company. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved awarding the bid for water main replace- ment materials, cast iron fittings, copper and brass, to Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $47,217.49. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MARSH LANE (VALLEY VIEW TO BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE), VALLEY VIEW LANE (TEMPLETON TRAIL TO MIDWAY ROAD), AND THE ALPHA ROAD EXTENSION TO VALLEY VIEW. Mayor Binford gave the following infromation from an Administration memo. Plans are now being prepared for the construction of Marsh Lane from Valley View Lane to Brookhaven Club Drive, Valley View Lane from Templeton Trail to Midway Road, and the Alpha Road Extension to Valley View Lane. The Staff anticipates completing the construction plans and receiving bids prior to October 1, 1980. It is recommended that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the construction of Marsh Lane from Valley View Lane to Brookhaven Club Drive, Valley View Lane from Templeton Trail to the IH635 service road, and the Alpha Road Extension to Valley View Lane. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids on the reconstruction of Marsh Lane (Valley View to Brookhaven Club Drive), Valley View Lane (Templeton Trail to Midway Road), and the Alpha Road Extension to Valley View. Vol. 33, Page 105 MAYOR BINFORD 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-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Councilman Quevreaux made a motion to appoint Al Korioth to serve Place 9 on the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority for a term to expire December, 1981. The motion died for the lack of a second. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to appoint Bill Smiley to the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority, Place 9, as the Council's appointee subject to Mr. Smiley's resignation as an appointee of the Hospital. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1 with Councilman Haggerty, Weidinger., and Johnson voting "aye", and Councilman Quevreaux voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3 AND E.4 -NO ACTION NECESSARY. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman puevr,ea4ax, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of August 18, 1980 at 9:49 P.M.. Mayor t ) G J City Secretary Vol. 33, page 106