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1981-01-19 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 19, 1981 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Pro Tem John Dodd Councilmen: Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Herb Weidinger The following members of the City Council were absent: Mayor Bill Binford Councilman Ken Quevreaux 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 Pro Tem Dodd called the City Council meeting of January 19, 1981 to order at 7:30 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Mr. Dean Youngblood, Assistant City Building Official, gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 5, 1981 as submitted. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. On January 12, 1981, 128 President's Awards for Energy Efficiency were presented to corporations, trade associations, small businesses, civic organizations and individuals who had made outstanding contributions to the National Energy Conservation effort. Of the 128 awards, only 7 went to cities. Only 2 cities re- ceived awards within the State of Texas and Farmers Branch was one of the two. At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Dodd presented the President's Award for Energy Efficiency to Mr. Tom Scales on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch. Vol. 34, Page 52 AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd presented Mr. Dean Youngblood, of the Inspections Division, a 10-year service award for his service to the City. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd 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. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-DISCUSS INSTALLATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BY WARNER AMEX CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information. We have requested Mr. John Mayo, Local Manager for Warner Amex, to appear before the Council to explain the approach they have taken with regards to installation fees. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd asked Mr. Mayo to come forward. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd asked Mr. Mayor to answer two questions for the Council about the $15.00 installation fee and the box for screening out R rated movies. Mr. Mayo brought the Council up-to-date on the installation of Cable TV in the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Mayo stated that he had brought Warner's Chief Technician, Marketing Director, Sales Supervisor and Annie Hall from the Dallas Franchising Operation. He said that they have been operating for two months now and have 1,000 subscribers, which is 50 percent of the homes which have cable lines available. He said they are very pleased with the citizen response to their package. Mr. Mayo stated that Warner had found that subcontracting out the installation of the cable was presenting problems which would be minimized now because they have hired in-house sales and service people who would be working under one company policy and this would strenthen the quality of service. Mr. Mayo explained that it is their intention to get the parental control devices to the customers as soon as they can get them into the field. Councilman Johnson asked if these devices would be installed where the consoles had already been installed. Mr. Mayo said they would be installed upon request and that there would be a $20 installation fee. Mr. Mayo explained that the initial bid stated that Warner would provide free installation within the first 30 days of the service being available. There is a $15 charge for custom installation which entails the lines being put into the walls, therefore, there is much more labor involved. The standard installation, which does not go through the walls, is no charge. Vol. 34, Page 53 There was more discussion about why there is a charge for custom installation and the reasons for it. Councilman Johnson expressed that he did not feel that there should be a charge when the ordinance stated that the installation would be free. After more discussion, Mr. Mayo stated that they would no longer charge for the installation. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd asked Mr. Mayo about senior and handicapped citizens receiving 10 percent discounts on monthly charges and Mr. Mayo stated that Warner is doing that. Ms. Annie Hall addressed the Council and stated that Warner Amex Communications Company wished to express their gratitude to the City of Farmers Branch for the work and help given in incorporating Cable TV in the City. She said they are ex- tremely pleased with the response they have gotten from the citizens and she wished to also explain that they would have their representatives outside the Council chambers every two weeks to talk to the citizens who had problems or complaints regarding their Cable TV. She said with the amount of people being serviced by them, there is bound to be some problems and that they would work with the people to try to get all of the problems resolved. Mr. Bob Linker, 14435 Valley Hi, asked Ms. Hall if Warner was under any obligation to restore the ground where the trench is dug for the cable and she answered yes. Mr. Stan Ball, 14310 Valley Hi, asked Ms. Hall if the lines from the trench to the house are to be underground and she answered yes. Mr. Bob Hoch, 12311 Wood Manor, stated that he had recently had the Cable TV installed in his home and that he had told the workman that it would be a simple installation to come through the attic and into the proper wall, however, the workman said no, it would be easier for him to drill through the brick wall at the right level. Ms. Hall responded that this was the sort of bureaucratic nonsense that she was speaking of before with so many people being subcontracted through for the installation instead of doing it in-house and having one policy. An unidentified gentleman questioned how deep the line from the trench to the house would be because some of the houses have sprinkler systems. Ms. Hall referred the question to the Chief Technician who responded that the lines would normally be layed just under the sod. Ms. Hall summed up with telling the Council and citizens that it was the hope of Warners Amex Communications Company to display not that they are a perfect company but that they are sensitive and responsive to the needs and desires of the citizens who they serve. Vol. 34, Page 54 AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF METRO BLVD. AND IH 635E IN THE PD-2 (O,LI) ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administrative memo. A site plan has been prepared for a proposed 10-story office building and a 2-story parking structure to be located on the property at the northeast corner of Metro Blvd. and IH 635E in the PD-2 (O,LI) zoning district. Site plan approval is required before building permits may be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council that the site plan be approved with the following conditions: 1. The developer work out with the City Staff the dumpster location, screening and details for the parking structure, exact dimensions of the median cut and left turn lane in Metro Blvd., utility plans for the area, the location of fire lanes, and the platting of the property to include fire lanes and the landscaping along Metro Blvd. so that it is compatible with the Summit Hotel landscaping areas. 2. That a landscape and irrigation plan be brought back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the building. 3. Complete Villa Creek Drive to the west to Denton Drive before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the building. 4. The City of Farmers Branch work with the City of Dallas to coordinate the traffic signal lights on Josey Lane from LBJ south service road through Maybrook Drive. 5. Prohibit parking along both sides of the east end of Villa Creek Drive in front of the apartments on Josey Lane. 6. The Baldwin-Harris Company and Zoecon work with the City of Farmers Branch for an east-west street between Ford Road and Denton Drive along the south city limit line. Mr. Fritz New, representing Baldwin-Harris Company, came forward to address the Council. Mr. New explained that Baldwin-Harris agreed with all of the conditions set forth by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the exception of the landscape plans which he had brought to the meeting in order for the Council to get a better idea of what was planned. There was discussion among the Council and Mr. New regarding the plans for the building and it was stated that there was a total of 747 parking spaces to be provided and that construc- tion would begin in approximately 90 days. Vol. 34, Page 55 A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, approved the request for site plan approval for the property located at the northeast corner of Metro Blvd. and IH 635E in the PD-2 (O,LI) zoning district with conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with a 3 to 1 vote, with Councilmen Johnson, Dodd and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilman Weidinger voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON PEBBLE BEACH DRIVE. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mr. Wayne Sherman of 14353 Valley Hi Circle. Mr. Sherman addressed the Council and stated that the blind corner of Valley Hi entering onto Pebble Beach Drive represents what could be an impending disaster for anyone turning out of Valley Hi onto Pebble Beach. Mr. Sherman made a request for a slower speed limit of 20 MPH be established on Pebble Beach. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd requested that Item No. C.3 be combined with Item No. C.4 for discussion. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ON PEBBLE BEACH DRIVE. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information. This item was continued from the last City Council meeting, January 5, 1981, and a "briefing paper" has been prepared by the Staff concerning the speeding problem on Pebble Beach Drive. The Council reviewed the Administration's briefing paper. Councilman Weidinger discussed the aspects of a stop sign as compared to a slower speed limit. Mr. Sherman stated that he felt a lowering of the speed limit would be much easier for the public to take than another stop sign. Councilman Haggerty stated that he felt there would be more cooperation from the public for a stop sign rather than an adjustment in the speed limit. Mr. Stan Ball, 14310 Valley Hi, addressed the Council in support of a stop sign. Ms. Barbara Tatum, 3606 Pebble Beach, addressed the Council in support of a stop sign and warning signs preceding the stop sign. Mr. Josh Huffman, 3622 Pebble Beach, addressed the Council and stated that he felt there was a need for a stop sign at Dorado Beach and he would like to see one also at Olympic. Vol. 34, Page 56 Mr. Jerry Hailey, 3422 Pebble Beach, addressed the Council to reinforce that there is a problem with racing cars and accidents in his neighborhood. A discussion was held between the Council members and some of the residents on Pebble Beach relating to placing stop signs at Valley Hi intersecting Pebble Beach versus placing the signs at Apple Valley and at Dorado Beach. At this time, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Dodd, all voting "aye", directed the Staff to install stop signs on Pebble Beach at the intersection of Valley Hi with appropriate warning signs, east and west. After discussion of changing the speed limit, City Manager Paul West explained to the Council that in order to change the speed limit, there would have to be an ordinance drafted and approved by the Council. After more discussion, Councilman Weidinger made a motion to instruct the Staff to draft an ordinance to reduce the speed limit to 20 MPH on Pebble Beach between Valley Hi and Tangle- wood for presentation to the Council at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and passed with a 3 to 1 vote with Councilmen Johnson, Dodd and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT OF PURCHASE OF $4,800,000.00 CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (N.H.T. CORPORATION PROJECT) BETWEEN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd asked City Attorney John Boyle to explain this item. Mr. Boyle explained that the Industrial Development Board,of Directors met this date at 5:30 p.m. to consider passage of a bond resolution and various documents that make up the financial package relative to the N.H.T. Holding Company project. The size of the bond issued has been reduced from $5.8 million to $4.8 million. The Corporate Board rescinded and revoked their action taken at their meeting of December 22, 1980. Mr. Boyle recommended that if the Council was going to go forward with the project, the Council needs to consider the same action as the Industrial Development Board to rescind and revoke the prior action taken at their meeting of December 22, 1980, and pass the resolution that approves the purchase with Mercantile National Bank for the bonds and other related documents. Mr. Boyle reported that liability insurance covering the Corporate Board, which goes into effect January 15th, is with Continental National American. Vol. 34, Page 57 Mr. Boyle stated that the question raised relative to the leasing of any portion of the building had been answered. He was satisfied that it is now legally binding and is precluded from his standpoint of reviewing it as the City Attorney and as the bond counsel. Mr. Boyle stated that the papers are in order and they satisfy the rules and regulations of the Farmers Branch Industrial Corporation, the rules of the Texas Industrial Corporation and the Internal Revenue Code. Mr. Boyle recommended that this be done in two motions; one to rescind and revoke the previous action and one to adopt the new resolution. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", rescinded and revoked the previous action of the City Council meeting of December 22, 1980 adopting Resolution No. 80-035. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Johnson, adopted Resolution No. 81-001, approving a contract of purchase of $4,800,000.00 City of Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (N.H.T. Cor- poration Project) between the City of Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation and the Mercantile National Bank and other related matters with a 3 to 1 vote, with Councilmen Johnson, Dodd and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF JOSEY LANE FROM RAWHIDE PARKWAY TO SPRINGVALE. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. This ordinance will complete the assess- ment procedures for the Josey Lane Paving Project. This ordinance officially levies an assessment of $107.00 per front foot for the commercial properties abutting this section of Josey Lane in accordance with the previously passed ordinances. The Staff recommends that Ordinance No. 1336 be approved. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 1336 levying assessment for part of the cost of improving portions of Josey Lane from Rawhide Parkway to Springvale. Ordinance No. 1336 is captioned: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO-WIT: JOSEY LANE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF RAWHIDE PARKWAY, NORTH TO ITS INTER- SECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SPRING- VALE LANE; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Vol. 34, Page 58 It was made clear that this assessment will be levied against commercial properties rather than residential properties. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF MIDWAY ROAD FROM SPRING VALLEY ROAD TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. This ordinance will complete the assessment procedures for the Midway Road paving project. This ordinance officially levies an assessment of $30.00 per front foot for the properties abutting this portion of Midway Road, in accordance with the previously passed ordinances. The Staff recommends that this ordinance be approved. Councilman Johnson asked City Manager Paul West the reason for the difference in the amount of front foot assessment for portions of Josey Lane and portions of Midway Road. Mr. West stated that on Midway Road there is participation by the County and there is no County participation on Josey. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", adopted ordinance No. 1337 levying assessment for part of the cost of improving portions of Midway Road from Spring Valley Road to the north city limits. Ordinance No. 1337 is captioned: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO-WIT: MID- WAY ROAD FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD, NORTH TO THE CITY LIMIT LINE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. The proposed bill has been presented to and discussed with the City Manager of Carrollton. The proposed bill relates to the Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood Control District. The bill would give the City Council of both cities the right to fill any vacancies in positions that they are responsible for. It would also give each Council the right to remove their appointees, and provides for staggered terms as requested by the Levee District. It would provide, that in the event the District is ever abolished, that the indebtedness would remain with the land in the District. Vol. 34, Page 59 The Administrative Staff recommends that the Council approve this proposed legislation. After some discussion among regarding the route the leg by the Council, a motion by by Councilman Haggerty, all legislation relating to the Control District. the Council and City Attorney islation will follow if approved Councilman Weidinger, a second voting "aye", approved the proposed Farmers Branch-Carrollton Flood AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. There is an existing County road which leads from Highway 121 into the main gate for the Camelot Landfill. This road provides the access to the Camelot Landfill. Inasmuch as the Landfill will greatly increase the traffic and, therefore, increase the maintenance needs on this road, it is requested that an agreement be authorized with Denton County providing that this road be maintained at the expense of the City of Farmers Branch or that the City of Farmers Branch be authorized to maintain the road with its own street maintenance forces. This agreement is to be pre- sented to the Denton County Commissioner's Court for approval by Commissioner Lloyd Odle at the next meeting of the Com- missioner's Court. The City Staff recommends the authorization of a road maintenance agreement for the Camelot Landfill. After a brief discussion, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the execution of a road maintenance agreement with Denton County for the Camelot Landfill. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO RENEW THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH HOME INTERIORS & GIFTS, INC. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. The Maintenance Agreement states that Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. will continue maintenance of the Bicentennial Mini Park, located at Spring Valley and Welch Road, for the next five years. The City Staff recommends authorizing the City to renew the Maintenance Agreement with Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. A motion by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye" authorized the agreement with Home Interiors & After some discussion, a motion second by Councilman Weidinger the Mayor to write a letter of & Gifts, Inc. for the good job taining the Mini Park. a second by Councilman Haggerty, City to renew the maintenance Gifts, Inc. by Councilman Johnson, a all voting "aye", requested appreciation to Home Interiors they have performed on main- Vol.. 34, Page 60 AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR TEN (10) 1981 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT USE. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. Fourteen bid packets were sent by registered mail. Four bids were received from vendors. Exceptions were noted by vendors. $67,500.00 plus sale of old vehicles was budgeted for this purchase. If bid is awarded as recommended, total purchase cost would be $76,381.49, and the sale of old vehicles should balance the budget account. It is recommended that the bid for Police Patrol Vehicles be awarded to Preston Chrysler- Plymouth for 8 Chrysler LeBarons for a total amount of $61,599.20. It is recommended that the bid for the one mid- size production vehicle be awarded to Preston-Chrysler Plymouth for one Chrylser LeBaron in the amount of $7,067.35. It is recommended that the bid for one full-size standard production vehicle be awarded to Doran Chevrolet for one Chevrolet Impala in the amount of $7,714.94. Councilman Weidinger expressed concern about the future of Chrysler Corporation. Councilman Johnson pointed out that the Chrysler bid was made with a number of exceptions. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for 8 police vehicles to Doran Chevrolet in the amount of $63,999.92 with delivery as soon as possible. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for 1 mid-size standard production vehicle to Doran Chevrolet in the amount of $7,291.24. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for 1 full-size standard production vehicle to Doran Chevrolet in the amount of $7,714.94. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR REFUSE SACKS FOR THE SANITATION DIVISION. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administration memo. Bids for 1,000,000 disposable refuse sacks were requested from thirteen paper product manufacturers by registered mail. Bids were opened on January 7, 1981 and bids were received from four companies; Benjamin Feld and Associates, Inc., Bancroft Bag, Inc., ABC Paper Company and Nationwide Papers. Another company, Crown Zellerback Corporation, responded that their bag division had been closed and they were no longer in this business. Bids were received for both sacks with the City emblem printed on them and for unprinted sacks. The lowest bid submitted was from Nationwide papers for printed sacks in the amount of Vol. 34, Page 61 $0,18673 per sack or a total of $186,730.00, but stated that they could not be ready to ship until March 6, 1981. The specifications stipulated delivery by February 15, 1981 to meet the established schedule promised to the citizens, therefore, it is recommended that the lowest bid meeting the delivery specification be accepted. This is from Benjamin Feld and Associates, Inc., with a total bid in the amount of $188,400.00. Funds for the purchase of these sacks are included in the Sanitation Division Budget in the amount of $280,000.00. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for 1,000,000 refuse sacks for the Sanitation Division to Benjamin Feld and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $188,400.00. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.9-CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR CHEMICALS. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administrative memo. Bids for chemicals were mailed to seven vendors; Magnolia Seed, Southwest Hydromulchers, Harpool Seed, and B & G Chemical did not respond. National Chemsearch returned a No Bid. Chemical & Turf returned a low bid meeting specifications on Items 2, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 13, totaling $10,876.90. Van Waters & Rogers returned a low bid meeting specifications on Items 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 16, totaling $9,607.40. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second Weidinger, all voting "aye", awarded the for the Parks Division to Chemical & Turf 9, 11 and 13 in the amount of $10,876.90, & Rogers for Items 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, the amount of $9,607.40, as listed on bid by Councilman oid for chemicals for Items 2, 5, 6, and to Van Waters 14, 15 and 16 in specifications. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.10-CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR ATHLETIC LIGHTING. Mayor Pro Tem Dodd gave the following information from an Administrative memo. Bids were sent to Rawlinson Electric, General Electric, Amfac Electric, Watson Electric, Sunbelt Electric, and Summers Electric. No bids were received from Sunbelt and Summers Electric. Watson Electric bid only on poles and lamps. General Electric was low total bid meeting specifications with $96,011.60. Amfac and Rawlinson were low on lamps, but did not want to award a partial bid. A total of $300,000.00 was approved in the 1980-81 CIP Budget. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", awarded the bid to General Electric for athletic lighting in the amount of $96,011.60. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.11-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REPAIRS TO THE SWIMMING POOL. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", authorized the Staff to advertise for bids for repairs to the Don Showman Swimming Pool hull and bathhouse floor. Vol. 34, Page 62 MAYOR PRO TEM DODD 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 time. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-NO ACTION NECESSARY. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the City Attorneys to seek a declaratory judgement to determine the Constitutionality of Section 6.06 of the State of Texas Property Tax Bill. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.4-NO ACTION NECESSARY. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of January 19, P.M. ecretary Vol. 34, Page 63