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1980-12-08 CC Minutesr~ li rl CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1980 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmen: Council were present: Bill Binford John Dodd Ken Ouevreaux Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Herb Weidinger 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 Binford called the City Council meeting of December 8, 1980 to order at 7:30 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Mayor Pro Tem. John Do gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A ter iscussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the meeting of November 17, 1980 with the following corrections: Vol. 34, Page ll,correct spelling of Said Omar; Page 14, the first line of the third paragraph from the bottom of page to read: "'Mr. New stated they were in agreement with the recommendations - Page 14, the second sentence of the last paragraph to read: "Street improvements mentioned in the traffic study are: Extending Villa Creek west from Ford Road to Denton Drive; a new street from Ford Road to Harry Hines Boulevard just north of Zoecon Industries; the extension of the L.B.J. service road from Ford Road west to intersect with Harry Hines; on Forest Lane from Denton Drive to Webb Chapel; and on Josey Lane to Forest Lane up to south of the L.B.J. service road.", and, on Page 16 let the seventh sentence of the second paragraph read: "in this area be notified of a public hearing on the issue to be considered on December 8, 1980." AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Binford presented five year service award to Edward P. Richardson of the Fire Department and a five year service award for Charles Hoskins of the Sanitation Division for their employment with the City. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. 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. No one appeared before the Council on this item. Vol. 34, Page 24. MR. AND MRS. SANTA CLAUSE APPEARED AT THE MEETING WISHING ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-PRESENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD FROM THE SOUTHWEST MOTOR CLUB -AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. Mr. Robert Brems, Director of Services of the Southwest Motor Club, American Automobile Association, presented the city with an award for having a no accident pedestrian record in 1979. Farmers Branch has been without a pedestrian fatality for four years, and has received an award in eleven of the past fifteen years. Mr. Brems commended Farmers Branch on their record as the Mayor accepted the award. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REOUEST FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT OUT- SIDE SALES WINDOW. REOUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 51 VALLEY VIEW LANE WITHIN THE LR- ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and gave the following information: Mrs.Vicky Veronis operates a gift shop at 2551 Valley View Lane. Mrs. Veronis would like to operate a non drive-in restaurant without outside sales window at 2551 Valley View Lane and also maintain the gift shop operation. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific use permit to operate a restaurant in a LR-2 Zoning District. Mrs. Veronis has stated that the restaurant would be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and that there will be no heavy cooking or frying on the premises. She further stated that the store will operate with three employees, and she will provide twelve seats in the restaurant for customers. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the the Specific Use Permit be approved. There was no one present to speak in behalf of the request. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Ouevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Councilman Dodd made a motion to approve the request for the Specific Use Permit as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. After some discussion of the Council's desire to discuss this request with the applicant, Councilman Weidinger made a substitute motion to table this consideration until some one could appear before the Council in behalf of the request. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REOUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE CLUB TO BE LOCATED AT 2825 VALLEY VIEW LANE, SUITE 304, IN THE LR_2 ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and gave the following infor- mation; Farmers Branch Memorial Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 7111, is requesting a Specific Use Permit to operate a private club at 2825 Valley View Lane in the Corner Shopping Center. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a Specific Use Permit to operate a private club in a LR-2 Zoning District. The applicant has stated Vol. 34, Page 25. that the private club will not be open to the public and the space will be used as a meeting place for VFW Post 7111 and the Farmers Branch Lions Club. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit be denied. The following spoke in behalf of the request: Mr. John Simmons, an attorney officing at 1412 Main Street in Dallas, explained the purpose of the request and gave information relating to activities and accomplishments of VFW Posts. Mr. Simmons stated that the Farmers Branch Post needs a place to hold meetings and to accommodate various activity gatherings. Mr. Simmons stated that alcoholic beverages are served on certain occasions in the VFW Posts. He explained of members not being able to belong to a country club and that the provision of serving alcoholic beverages at the Posts was a convenience for its members. Mr. Simmons requested the Council to consider the request favorably. Mr. Charles Cannon, former Councilman of Garland and VFW Post Commander of Garland, spoke in behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. All members of VFW are combat veterans. Mr. Cannon stated that it was a must to serve alcoholic beverages at various functions and asked the Council for their support in allowing the permit. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Discussions held by the Council with Mr. Simmons related to the necessity of serving alcoholic beverages; membership regulations; and, lack of facilities for meetings of organizations.in Farmers Branch. Mr. Charles Ball, residing at 3401 Urban Drive in Garland, and is First Vice President of the Farmers Branch Lions Club, commented that the Farmers Branch Lions Club is very much interested in finding a place to hold organizational meetings in Farmers Branch and since the Lions Club and the VFW have worked together on various projects it is the desire that a facility can be used by both groups. Mr. Ball is District 3 Commander of the VFW. District 3 includes Farmers Branch. Mr. Ball requested the Council to give approval to the request. A discussion was held by the Council with Mr. Simmons relating that previous specific use permits issued for private clubs have been only to hotels. Mr. Simmons requested again favorable consideration. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to deny the request for the Specific Use Permit for a private club at 2825 Valley View Lane. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Haggerty, Johnson, Dodd, and Weidinger voting "aye" and Councilman Ouevreaux voting "nay". Vol. 34, Page 26. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FORD ROAD AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CHRISTIAN PARKWAY IN THE PD- O,LI ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Bin ford opened the public hearing and gave the following information from an Administrative memo: A site plan has been prepared for a nine story office building, 14 story office building and a three story parking structure to be located at the northeast corner of Ford Road and Christian Parkway. The property is located in the PD-2 (O,LI) Zoning District. Site Plan approval is required before building permits can be issued On November 17, 1980, the City Council directed a public hearing be called to consider the site plan. The Council directed all property owners from Ford Road east to Josey Lane and from LBJ north to two blocks north of Farmers Branch Lane be notified of the public hearing. There were 322 property owners notified of the public hearing. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with five conditions. (Minutes of November 17, 1980 outline conditions). Mr. Fritz New with Baldwin-Harris, spoke in behalf of the request. Mr. New in an effort to clarify some of the things presented at the last meeting submitted additional letters in support for accomplishing street improvements that are recommendations in Mr. DeShazo's traffic planning study for Metro Square Office Park. Mr. New outlined the street improvements and submitted documents in support of the improvements. The recommendations from Mr. DeShazo's study are: 1. Villa Creek be extended from. Ford Road to intersect Denton Drive. 2. The north service road of LBJ Freeway be extended from Ford Road westward to intersect with Harry Hines Blvd. 3. Traffic Signals installed at the intersections of the north service road with Denton Drive, Ford Road, and Harry Hines Blvd. 4. Construct a new street westward from Ford Road to Denton Drive and Harry Hines Blvd. just north of Zoecon Industries. 5. Traffic Signals installed at the intersection of Villa Creek Drive and Josey Lane. 6. A new street or accessway be constructed just east of the Red Lobster to connect Villa Creek Drive with the westbound service road of LBJ Freeway. 7. On-street parking along Ford Road in the vicinity of American Mayflower should be prohibited. 8. Forest Lane should be widened to provide traffic channeliza- tion at Harry Hines Blvd. and at Denton Drive. 9. Denton Drive should be widened on its approaches to Forest Lane and the planned LBJ Freeway service road extension to provide channelization for both left and right turns. Vol. 34, Page 27. Mr. New stated that if all items listed are completed, it is the opinion of Mr. DeShazo that the traffic situation in Metro Square would be better than it is today. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in favor of the request. No one else spoke. Mayor Binford asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition of the request. The following spoke: 1. Mr. Dale Holm, 2756 Bay Meadows Court, commented that he thought the road by Zoecon Industries should be constructed before continuing the building proposal and another exit to Harry Hines provided. He stated that the proposal will add more traffic to Farmers Branch Lane and asked the Council to consider all aspects carefully before making a decision. 2. Mr. Harold Simmons, 2776 Leta Mae Circle, opposed the proposal because of traffic-increase on Farmers Branch Lane and on Josey Lane in the area of the Janey Stark school. 3. Mr. B. J. Etheridge, 2706 Leta Mae Circle, opposed the proposal because of added traffic on Tom Field Road and on Farmers Branch Lane. Mr. Etheridge gave traffic count statistics he had taken of vehicles traveling on Tom Field Road for a period between 4:00 and 5:00 P.M. on December 5, 1980. 4. Mr. Alvin Thomas, 2668 Leta Mae, opposed the proposal because of concern of added traffic on Tom Field Road. Mr. Thomas gave traffic count statistics of vehicles traveling on Tom Field for a period one afternoon between 4:00 and 5:30 P.M. Mr, Thomas commented that the taller buildings should be planned along the freeway and lower buildings to the north on subject property, 5. Mr. Neal Harrison, 2777 Leta Mae Circle, opposed the pro- posal because of concern of traffic increase to the residential area and of traffic conditions affecting the property value of the residential area. Mr.Harrison stated he opposed the thought of looking at a 14 story building from his back yard, He stated that a buffer zone is needed between the residential area and the commerical area. 6. Mr. William Morgan, 2831 Bay Meadow Circle, opposed the proposal because of added traffic to. Josey Lane. He asked to keep the height of the buildings to four stories. 7. Mr. Bob Hoch, 12311 Wood Manor Circle, opposed the pro- posal because of concern of traffic increase in the residential area and of the high rise buildings being so close to the residential area. Mr. Hock suggested having a buffer zone between the residential area and the light industrial zoning with possibly duplexs, condominiums, and/or apartments. Vol, 34, Page 28. J 8. Mr. Doug McNeill, 2891 Meadow Port, opposed the request because of added traffic to Ford Road and Farmers Branch Lane. Mr. McNeill questioned the opinion of Mr. DeShazo that the road improvements recommended would adequately handle the traffic for the development after completion. Mr. McNeill spoke in concern of the heights of the buildings. 9. Mr. Jim Smith, 2811 Bay Meadow, questioned why the extension of Reedcroft into the proposal was not being considered. Mr. Smith opposed the heights of the buildings and of added traffic problems to the area. 10. Mr. N. I. Kruse, 2617 Farmers Branch Lane, opposed the proposal because of traffic increase to the residential area and of the heights of the buildings. 11. Mr. Vernon Smith, 2715 Bay Meadows, opposed the addition of vehicles on Farmers Branch Lane and the heights of the buildings. Mr. Smith was concerned of the city's providing fire protection for the high rise buildings. Mr. Smith asked the Council to limit the heights of the buildings to four stories as presented in .a petition submitted to the Council previously. 12. Mr. Jerry Parks, 2710 Farmers Branch Lane, opposed the proposal. He spoke in concern of traffic being increased on Farmers Branch Lane, and of looking at high rise buildings from his property. Mr. Parks expressed a need for a buffer of a 6' masonry fence between the residentialarea and the proposal. Mr. Parks reviewed the recommendations in Mr. DeShazo's traffic study. Mr. Parks was in agreement with the recommendation for the street improvements. Mr. Parks suggested that the proposed parking facility be walled in on the east side that faced the residential area. Mr. Parks stated that he did not oppose 2 five s,tbry buildings. Mr. Parks requested the Council to give consideration to a planned development that would control the amount of traffic that the residential citizens can live with. 13. Mr. N. R. Wade, 2724 Bay Meadow, opposed the proposal because of concern of traffic increase in the area; property valuation; and the heights of the buildings. 14. Mr. Fred Street, 2717 Selma, opposed the proposal because of traffic increase in the area and of the heights of the buildings. 15. Mr. Curtis Flatt, 2867 Maydell, opposed the proposal because of his concern of the heights of the building and of additional traffic on Farmers Branch Lane. 16. Mr. Buddy Lindsay, 12461 Wood Manor, opposed the heights of the buildings in the proposal. Mr. New and Mr. DeShazo reviewed again the recommendations of the traffic study. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing, Vol. 34, Page 29. A lengthy discussion was held between the members of the City Council and Mr. New relating to items in Mr. DeShazo's traffic report; the buffer system planned of the creek area with land- scaping; construction design of the parking facility; the elevation of the proposed buildings; of the height requirement of the buildings being in compliance with the zoning of the property involved; egress and ingress to the project ; projected traffic from the proposal and of the traffic impact to the area. and, of the heights of the buildings in the proposal. "Following further discussions, Councilman Johnson moved the approval of the request, subject to the stipulated improvements in traffic access being completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and that. the buildings not to exceed 100,000 sq.ft. of rental space in-each--building. The motion died for the lack of a second. Councilman Johnson stated that the intent of his motion was to restrict the number of automobiles that will be contributed to the office park rather than restrict the height of the buildings. Upon further discussion, Councilman Johnson made the motion to approve the site plan with the following provisions: 1. That the 2 office buildings proposed contain no more than 100,000 sq.ft. of rentable area each; 2. That Villa Creek Drive be extended to the west from Ford Road to Denton Drive before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion failed 3 to 2 with Councilmen Quevreaux, Dodd and Haggerty voting "nay", and Councilmen Johnson and Weidinger voting "aye". Councilman Haggerty made a motion that the site plan be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission with the inclusion of the L.B.J. service road along Villa Creek being required to be completed before any occupancy permit issued, and to allow fora maximum of 23 stories of the two buildings. The motion died for the lack of a second. Councilman Ouevreaux made a motion that the site plan be approved with 2 five story buildings with the condition that Villa Creek be extended to Denton Drive. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. After some discussion with City Attorney John Boyle, Councilman Weidinger made a motion to have a five minute executive session to discuss legal matters relating this item. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. MAYOR BINFORD ANNOUNCED THAT THERE WOULD BE A SHORT EXECUTIVE SESSION BUT WOULD RECONVENE BACK INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE DISCUSSION. Vol. 34, Page 30. An executive session was held at this point in the meeting to discuss legal matters. THE COUNCIL RECONVENES INTO GENERAL SESSION. On the advice of the attorney, Councilman nuevreaux withdrew his motion. Councilman Johnson withdrew the second. Councilman Dodd made a motion to deny the request for site plan approval for the property located on the east side of Ford Road and on the north side of Christian Parkway in the PD-2 (0, LI) Zoning District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson. The request was denied with a vote of 4 to 1 with Councilmen Dodd, Quevreaux, Johnson and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". MAYOR BINFORD LEFT THE ROOM AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING. MAYOR PRO TEM DODD CHAIRED THE MEETING FOR THE, NEXT ITEM. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH BANK. Mayor Pro Tem. Do gave the following information from an Adminis- trative memo. A site plan has been presented for a 6-story bank building to be located on the south side of Valley View Lane and west of IH35E. The property is located within the PD-24 Zoning District allowing LI uses. Site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the site plan be approved with three conditions. Mr. Bill Mabus with I-Tines Industrial Development, developers of the project, was present in behalf of the request. Construction time for the project was reported to be 7 to 12 months. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", approved the site plan presented for the Farmers Branch Bank with the following conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission: 1. The landscape plan be resubmitted and approved by the Zoning Commission before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. 2. That any signs, except those placed on the building, be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. That the location of fire lanes be reviewed and approved by City Staff. MAYOR BINFORD RETURNED TO CHAIR THE MEETING. Vol. 34, Page 31. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-CONSIDER ACCESS RELIEF FOR ALLEY NORTH OF LAS CAMPANAS AND WEST OF WEBB CHAPEL IN CHURCH OF CHRIST SITE, AND DISCUSS TRASH PICK UP. Mr. John T. Conniff, 2991 Las Campanas Drive, presented a request for Council consideration that the city continue trash collection from the alley located east and west parallel to and between Las Campanas and Marsann. Mr. Conniff explained that the residents received a letter from the Director of Public Works, dated August 1, 1980, with the instructions of discontinuing trash collection in the alley. Mr. Conniff asked what had happened- to the petition, dated August 7, 1980, that had been submitted to the Council the night of August 18, 1980, requesting the continuation of alley pick up. Mr. Conniff stated he objected having to place his trash out In front for pick up. He explained that for eight and one-half years he has had alley pick up and now that was stopped. Mr, Conniff suggested that the pavement of the alley be continued, curving along his side of the property north to Marsann. He stated he would be--villing - to give some of hi,s property , for _righf of,way for the purpose of continuing the alley. Further discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Conniff in regards to the continuation of the alley which now dead ends into the Church of Christ property; and, of studying further with the property owners involved of accomplishing this extension. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", referred this item back to the city staff for further review for alternatives in completing the alley between Las Campanas and Marshann from east end and north to Marsann Drive, taking into consideration of working with the church and of the offer of land for right-of-way by Mr. Conniff. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER REQUEST FROM WARNER AMEX CABLE C0:'IlMNNICATIONS INC. Mayor Bi-n or recognized Mr. Lee Jackson to present the request. Mr. Lee Jackson with Warner Amex Communications Company, stated that the request was for the purpose of transfering a cable television franchise currently awarded in the City of Farmers Branch to Waner Amex Cable Communication Inc. to Warner Amex Communication Company. Mr. Jackson explained that the purpose of the proposed transfer is solely for internal reasons,primarily investment tax credit reasons within the corporation. It will involve no change in control of the franchisee and will not affect the duties owed to the City of Farmers Branch. Warner Amex Cable Communications Company is a partnership owned 50% by a Vol. 34, Page 32. wholly subsidiary of the American Express Company and 50% by a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Communications Inc. Warner Amex Communications Company agrees, by the letter to the City, to be responsible for the full performance of all the conditions, liabilities, covenants and obligations contained in Ordinance 1289 and related Ordinance 1290. The transfer is in accordance with the city's ordinance. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution 80-025 approving the assignment of franchise rights by Warner Amex Communications Inc. to Warner Amex Cable Communications Company. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING GAME ROOMS. Mayor Bin ord gave the following information from an Administrative memo: An ordinance outline has been prepared for consideration and discussion by the Council establishing some regulations for game- rooms. Items to be considered within the ordinance and defined within the ordinance is the definition of a gameroom, siz of the gameroom, types of games to be displayed within the gameroom, and number of games within the gameroom. A discussion among the members of the City Council was, held relating to whether there needed to be guidelines set for a consistent policy in allowing gamerooms either by regulations or possible use changes in the zoning ordinance. After more discussion concerning whether there is a need for an- other process for enforcement, Councilman Dodd made a motion to take no action on the proposed Ordinance. No. 1330. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Dodd, Weidinger, and Johnson voting "aye" and Councilmen Quevreaux and Haggerty voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", moved the consideration of this item until after the Executive Session. AGENDA. ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 80-024 AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF PARAMEDIC E.M.S. PORTABLE RADIOS. City Manager Paul West explained that the resolution presented declares an emergency and authorizes the purchase of two Para- medic E.M.S. Portable Radios for field to hospital communications in the Paramedic Ambulance Program. The radios need to be ordered at this time to prevent delay in implementing Paramedic Ambulance Service. The Texas State Health Department requested bids in Vol. 34, Page 33. August, 1980 for 13 radios from Motorola, General Electric, and R.C.A.. Motorola submitted a bid for $5,273.00 per unit. General Electric and R.C.A. declined to submit a bid. The Fire Department has contacted Motorola and they have agreed to sell the City of Farmers Branch, two (2) identical radios at the same price pro- vided the order is placed prior to December 11, 1980. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 80-024 authorizing emergency purchase of two (2) E.M.S. portable radios from Motorola for the amount of $10,546,00, AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REFUSE SACKS FOR THE SANITATION DIVISION. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a secon y Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for refuse sacks for the Sanitation Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FERTILIZER FOR THE PARKS DIVISION. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for fertilizer for the Parks Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CHEMICALS FOR THE PARKS DIVISION. A motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for chemicals for the Parks Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. D..7-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PLANT MATERIAL FOR THE PARKS DIVISION. motion by Councilman Quevreaux, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for plant material for the Parks Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8-CONSIDER PROPOSING REVISION TO THE STATE PROPERTY TAX CODE. The Council reviewed some information given to them by the Adminis- trative Staff relating to proposed amendments to the State Property Tax Code. The present Tax Code resulted from the passage of the Peveto Bill during the last session of the Legislature. Farmers Branch opposed the passage of the Peveto Bill. It is believed that there will be efforts to repeal or amend the legislation during the next session of the legislature. The exact amendments which will be proposed are not known at this time. The City Administration prepared for consideration some 7 proposed amendments. ~J Vol. 34, Page 34. Councilman Quevreaux reported on discussions of a TML Committee meeting he had attended relating to the Property Tax Code. The Committee has made some recommendations for possible revisions of the Code to go to the TML Board. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Quevreaux, all voting "aye", adopted the attached list of recommended amendments to the State Property Tax Code and that the City Staff be authorized to support the listed amendments. COUNCILMAN OUEVREAUX DISMISSED HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING IN ORDER TO CATCH A PLANE BACK TO AUSTIN. APPROXIMATELY 11:35 P.M.. MAYOR BINFORD ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS' ON THE. AGENDA FOR THE. GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RE.CZS`$ 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 time. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN TFE EXECUTIVE SESSION. After some discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to reappoint Bill Morgan, Place 2; Ken Leckie,Place 4; and Vernon Smith, Place 5 to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals subject to acceptance of the appointments. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously Councilman Haggerty made a motion to reappoint Larry Craddock and Bob Davis to the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood Control District Board of Directors, subject to acceptance of appointment, Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 1, with Councilmen Haggerty, Weidinger, and Dodd voting "aye", and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". Vol. 34, Page 35. L~ Councilman Johnson made a motion to appoint Dave Blair to the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood Control District Board of Directors, subject to acceptance of anpointT~ent. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3-NO NECESSARY ACTION NEEDED. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.4-NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN ME EXECUTIVE SESSION. motion by ounce man Dodd, a second by Councilman Wei,dinger, all voting "aye", rejected the contract of sale on the=Park Trees Apartments. AGENDA ITEM D.2-CONSIDER INTENT TO 'ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF'OBLIGATIONS. No necessary action required. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Wei ' dinger, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of December 5, 19841at ll -P P.m.. j. or Bin V City ecretary Vol. 34, Page 36.