1981-05-11 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
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MAY 11, 1981
CONFERENCE ROOM
CITY HALL
The following members of
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Members:
the City Council were present:
Bill Binford
Herb Weidinger
John Dodd
Fred Johnson
Carol Dingman
Pat Haggerty
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager Paul M. West
City Attorney John F. Boyle
Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1-MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Mayor Bin or called the meeting to or er at 8:16 A.M.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MATER MAIN IN SPRING
VALLEY.
Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administra-
tive memo. An agreement has been reached with the City of Addison
for the construction of a 16" water main within the right-of-way of
Spring Valley Road between Marsh Lane and Midway Road. A Hold
Harmless Agreement is required to indemnify the City of Addison
against any claims resulting from the construction of this water
main within the portion of the Spring Valley Road right-of-way
which is in Addison.
City Manager Paul West explained that the 16" water line had
previously been discussed to be installed south of the Wooded
Creek Addition along the creek. This location was a concern
of a property owner in Wooded Creek because he had landscaped
and fenced in the easement. Other concerns such as accessibility
and feasibility were studied. Upon reviewing alternative locations
for the water main, the Spring Valley Road location was investi-
gated with the City Officials of Addison. City Manager C. J.
Webster is to take this consideration before the Addison Council
the night of May 12, 1981.
Mr. West explained that the water line was needed for safety
factors in supplying adequate water to the east side of the city.
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A discussion was held between members of the City Council relating
to the line being installed by contractual services rather than
it being installed by City forces- and the cost differences.
Also discussed were concerns expressed by the Council relating
to the problem of excavating through rock; of whether there is
an emergency in putting this line in at this time; of the
emergency back up available by tapping in the Dallas line at
Alpha and Inwood Road; and, of past performance of work on
other projects by the City forces.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve and authorize the
execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement for the installation of
a water main in Spring Valley Road.
Councilman Dodd seconded the motion.
Councilman Johnson amended his motion to include the authorization
of any modification needed in the agreement that is agreeable
with the City's legal Counsel.
Councilman Dodd accepted the amendment.
The motion and amendment carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3-CONSIDER DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING
ACROSS STREETS; AND (B) RENT EQUIPMENT FOR ROCK EXCAVATION.
After more discussion relating to City forces making the installation
versus contractual services, Councilman Dodd made a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 81-013 declaring an emergency and authorizing the
Administration to hire a boring contractor and rent excavation
equipment for the construction of a 16" water main in Spring Valley
Road. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion . The motion
carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Johnson, Weidinger and Dodd voting
"aye", and Councilwoman Dingman and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay".
EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED.
A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all
voting "aye", declared an emergency and added 'Consider Authorizing
City to Purchase Gifts for Bassetlaw Trip' as Agenda Item No. 4,
and changed the Adjournment as Agenda Item No. 5.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CITY TO PURCHASE GIFTS
FOR BASSETLAW TRIP.
T is item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Pro
Tem Weidinger and Councilman Dodd.
Councilman Dodd stated that representatives of the Sister City
Committee has been meeting and discussing various ideas for
appropriate gifts to be taken to Bassetlaw and given to the Queen
who will be in Bassetlaw when a delegation from Farmers Branch
will be there. Councilman Dodd stated that a gift selection
committee has been selected and requested the Council's consider-
ation of authorizing the expenditure of $700 to $800 for gifts.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second
by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", authorized the expendi-
ture of $800.00 for gifts in connection with the Bassetlaw trip,
with any disbursements for the gifts be submitted and signed by
the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5-ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger,
all voting "aye", adjourned the Special Meeting of May 11, 1981
at 9:26 A.M..
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