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1981-07-20 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1981 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Members: 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 Secretary J. W. Wade City Attorney John Boyle Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Maycr Binford called the City Council meeting of July 20, 1981 to order at 7:30 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1 - INVOCATION. Councilman Fred Johnson gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty all voting "aye" approved the minutes of the July 6th meeting as submitted. AGENDA ITEM A.3 CONSIDER PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 2-8, 981 AS TEXAS BUILDING SAFETY WEEK IN FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. On June 9, 1981, Governor William P. Clements Jr., Governor of Texas, designated the week of August 2 - August 8, 1981 as Texas Building Safety Week. It is important to improve the knowledge, efficiency and effectiveness of building safety. This can be done in part by proclaiming the week of August 2 - August 8, 1981 as Texas Building Safety Week in Farmers Branch. Mayor Binford signed the proclamation proclaiming August 2-8, 1981 as Texas Building Safety Week in Farmers Branch. AGENDA ITEM_ B.1 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Binford presented 5 year service awards to Larry Marshall of the Utilities Department, Harold Sudderth of the Police Depart- ment, and Harold Williams of the Marketing Department. Vol. 35, Page 63. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Binford explained that this item is placed on the agenda of each meeting in order to give anyone who would like to serve on an advisory board or commission an opportunity to meet and address the City Council. The following appeared and presented applications desiring to serve on the Library Board. Mrs. Mary Ludwick, 13716 Heartside Place Mrs. Lynette Clapp, 14643 Cherry Hills Drive Mrs. Jimmy Bradford, 14533 Sunrose Lane AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2755 VALWOOD PARKWAY IN AN OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This is a continuation of the June 15, 1981, meeting. The meeting was continued to allow Dr. Thompson, the applicant, the opportunity to appear before the Zoning Board of Adjustment to obtain a variance from the front yard setback requirements for signs. Dr. Thompson appeared before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on June 23, 1981, and his request for variance from the front yard setback requirements for a sign was denied. At the July 13, 1981, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission the item was continued until August 24, 1981 to allow Dr. Thompson the opportunity to again appear before the Zoning Board of Adjustment to seek a variance for an alternate sign location in the front yard. Section 8-400 of the Zoning Ordinance states that until the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation, the Council may not act on the request for the specific use permit. It is recommended that the City Council continue this item until September 7, 1981. Councilman Dodd motioned to continue the public hearing until September 7, 1981. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion, all voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT 2720 HOLLANDALE LANE IN THE LR-2 ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor inford opened the discussion by giving the following infor- mation from an administrative memo. Mr. Stacy Stewart, the applicant, is proposing to construct a 25,151 sq. ft. health and fitness center on the property located at 2720 Hollandale Lane. The proposed development indicates a jogging tract and swimming pool to be located on the south side of the proposed building. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific use permit for a health and fitness center in a LR-2 zoning district. Vol. 35, Page 64. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council grant the specific use permit with the condition that all 14 items listed on the information memo be complied with and with the condition that the parking lot be reversed so as to have the parking on the west side of the building and the fire lane be modified accordingly. The following 14 items are: 1. Property needs to be platted to include fire lanes and fire hydrants. 2. How will Lots 1&2 be developed? 3. Provide detailed landscape plan. 4. Provide automatic underground irrigation system. 5. Will fire lane access be through Lot 2 or will it be reshaped to delete the fire lane from Lot 2? 6. How will utilities be provided? (Water and sewer) 7. Provide 6' high masonry wall along the east property line. 8. Provide parking turn out at south end of east parking lot. 9. How will outside lighting be handled? 10. What are the hours of operation? 11. What is the number of employees? 12. Will there be any meals served? 13. Will there be overnight lodging? 14. Is the Fitness Center for members only? Mr. Stacy Stewart, developer and applicant for the Specific Use Permit, presented the request for a health and fitness center. Mr. Stewart stated he would comply with the 14 recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilman Haggerty made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye". The members of the City Council held a discussion with Mr. Stewart and Mr. Tom Squires, the Manager and Director of the proposed center, related to the construction questions of the City Staff's memo; the lighting of the facility; 6' masonry fence and its location; the parking plans; and the hours of operation. Vol. 35, Page 65. Mr. Squires explained that he would oversee the construction and manage the operation of the facility. There is to be 10 to 15 employees. The center would be for members only. There would be an initiation fee and monthly dues but no contract requirements. No food, except by vending machines which will be available. Hours of operation would be 6 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Saturdays, and 12 Noon to 6 PM Sundays There will be no overnight lodging. Mr. Squires described the activities that will be available at the center. After a discussion of the 14 items recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission, Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the request to amend the City's Zoning ordinance by granting a Specific Use Permit for a health and fitness center at 2720 Hollandale, with the amendment to include the 14 items promulgated by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon more discussion of some of the recommended 14 items being questions to be answered, Councilman Dodd made a motion to table this consideration until the next meeting. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion and all voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT TO BE LOCATED AT 1349 VALLEY VIEW LANE (OLD LANDFILL SITE) IN THE PD-22 (LI) ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing by givingthe -following infor- mation from an administrative memo. Norton Concrete Co., the applicant would like to place a concrete hatching plant on the property located at 1349 Valley View Lane (old land site). The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific use permit for a concrete batching plant in the PD-22 (LI) zoning district. The attorney for Norton Concrete Co. has requested that the item be continued to allow the applicant time to prepare additional information. The Planning and Zoning Commission at the July 13, 1981, meeting continued the item until August 10, 1981. Section 8-400 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a recommen- dation from the Zoning Commission before the Council can take action on the request for the specific use permit. It is recommended that the item be continued until the City Council meeting of August 17, 1981. After some discussion, Councilman Weidinger made a motion to continue the public hearing until the City Council meeting of August 17, 1981. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion, all voting "aye". Vol. 35, Page 66. AGENDA ITEM NO. C. 4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR INWOOD ROAD FROM ALPHA ROAD TO IH635 (LBJ). Mayor Binford opened the public hearing by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This item was placed on the agenda by the City Staff in response to a request by the Texas Turnpike Authority. Letters of notification of a Public Hearing were sent to the property owners in Farmers Branch that were within 400 feet of this section of Inwood Road. The amendment proposed by the Texas Turnpike Authority is to construct Inwood Road from Alpha to IH635 (LBJ) as a four (4) lane one-way southbound roadway to serve as the southbound service road of the proposed Dallas North Tollway. This one-way section of Inwood Road would be coupled to a one-way northbound service road on the east side of the proposed tollway adjacent to the Galleria Development in Dallas. The Four Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting with rep- resentatives of the Turnpike Authority and interested property owners on Mdnday, July 6th. The proposed tollway plans and specifically the plans for the one-way connection of Inwood Road wag discussed. There was general agreement at this meeting that the Dallas North Tollway is urgently needed and that the current proposal of the Turnpike Authority does produce sufficient cost savings over the previous proposal so that the Dallas North Tollway is now a viable project. The Administration recommends that the proposed amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan for Inwood Road from Alpha Road to IH635 (LBJ) be approved with four stipulations. Mr. Howard Reily, General Manager of the Turnpike Authority, Mr. Charles Purnell, the Attorney for the Authority, and Mr. Dan Beck, the Authority's General Consulting Engineer were present in behalf of the consideration. Mr. Purnell explained that the Authority needed complete under- standing with the City of Farmers Branch of the design of the interchange with LBJ Freeway. This interchange was originally designed with the tollroad going over LBJ Freeway and creating a rather enormous structure and would be costly to float a bond issue to cover the cost. The interchange was redesigned with Inwood Road going over LJB and being one way along the Dallas Parkway from Alpha Rd., serving as a frontage road. This design reduced the cost immensely. Mr. Purnell explained that interest rates are expected to relax in the fall and the Authority would like to proceed with the project as soon as possible. Mr. Beck, explained the plans that would take the Dallas North Tollway over Harvest Hill, go under LBJ Freeway, and then go underneath the north service road freeway and then ascend to an overpass over the Galleria entrance and stay on an elevated Vol. 35, Page 67. grade line passed the further north back to would go under the to the Harvest Hill Road bridge structure over enter the Galleria. Galleria over Alpha Rd. and then ascend grade. The Inwood Road traffic northbound 11way, as it presently does, cross through area light on grade and then ascend on LBJ and continue declining grade line and Mayor Binford asked if anyone was present to speak for, or against the proposed thoroughfare plans. The following spoke: 1. Mr. Joel Roebuck, Vice President of Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, serving Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, and Farmers Branch spoke in favor of the proposed plans for the tollway for it is needed for the current and projected traffic needs. 2. Mr. Jack Worley, President of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, complimented the Texas Turnpike Authority on the job they have done on this interchange. Mr. Worley questioned the entrance to the Galleria, but thinks the interchange is needed. 3. Mr. V. E. Hawes, Representing Hartford, and their development of Farmers Branch Office Park, opposed the proposed plan for the tollway extension as it impacts their development. He explained the plan negatively effects their primary means of ingress and egress by forcing traffic from the office park with the main entrance traffic with the Galleria. Mr. Hawes requested help to relieve the impact of the plan for the Farmers Branch Office Park. 4. Mr. Sayed Omar, representing Farmers Branch Office Park, the Hartford Company and the Hilton Inn, elaborated on the impact of the tollroad plan on the properties he represented. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Discussions held between the members of the City Council and Mr. Reiley related to installing and maintaining traffic signals, the proposed plan of Inwood Road being one way from Alpha south; traffic from Galleria with present heavy traffic; and density of the area present and proposed. Mr. Omar stated they would like to see Inwood Road a two way facility from Simonton to Alpha Road to allow them to create another entrance off Simonton. Mr. Omar discussed future plans of construction of buildings in Farmers Branch Office Park. The Council discussed with Mr. connecting the north and south into the Farmers Branch Office by a six lane roadway with the the intersections with such co Authority. Reily of the possibility of bound service roads at the entrances Park and the Galleria be provided appropriate traffic signals at st to be borne by the Texas Turnpike Vol. 35, Page 68. After review and discussion the following motion was made by Council- man Weidinger and seconded by Councilman Dodd and all voting "aye": The City's Thoroughfare Plan for Inwood Road only from Alpha Road to IH635 (LBJ) is hereby amended to correspond with the proposal of the Texas Turnpike Authority shown in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes which Exhibit "A" is entitled Dallas North Tollway Extension Preliminary Plan, Station 475 to Station 560, dated 7/17/81. The City does hereby further accept and approve the proposed Dallas North Tollway Extension shown in Exhibit "A" and submitted by the Texas Turnpike Authority subject to the following conditions and stipulations: 1. The four (4) lane roadway of Inwood Road from Alpha to IH635 (LBJ) and the other necessary roadway connections north of Alpha be constructed by the Texas Turnpike Authority at its expense. 2. Alpha Road from Inwood Road to the northbound service road be widened to provide for eight (8) lanes of traffic to provide sufficient traffic storage and adequately provide for turning movements at the intersections, or that a u-turn lane from the northbound service road to the southbound service road (Inwood Road) be provided immediately south of Alpha Road. All construction to be paid for by the Texas Turnpike Authority. 3. The intersections of Alpha Road with Inwood Road (the southbound service road) and the northbound service road be signalized and interconnected to efficiently move traffic to these locations. 4. The connection of the north and south bound service roads at the entrances into the Farmers Branch Office Park and the Galleria be provided by a six (6) lane roadway with the appropriate traffic signals at the intersections with such cost to be borne by the Texas Turnpike Authority." AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5 CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR LUNA ROAD FROM VALLEY VIEW LANE TO IH635 (LBJ) Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This item was placed on the agenda by the City Staff in an effort to obtain a clear intent as to the requirements for this section of Luna Road. There are several developments along Luna Road that are pending and will be impacted by the requirements for Luna Road. Letters of notification of the Public Hearing were sent to property owners within 400 feet of this section of Luna Road. The City Staff has evaluated the proposed development plans for prop- erties in this area and due to the proposed high densities of devel- opment is recommending that Luna Road from Valley View Lane to IH635 (LBJ) be increased in size to an eight (8) lane divided roadway with 130 feet of right-of-way to provide adequate traffic carrying capacities and to provide for safer traffic movements. Vol. 35, Page 69. This proposed change in the size of Luna Road has been discussed with property owners along Luna and there is general agreement that there will indeed be extremely large volumes of traffic generated by the proposed developments,and also due to developments in Irving and Carrollton. The property owners would like to dedicate roadway easements instead of dedicating the total right- of-way to the City and also would like to be required to pay for the equivalent cost of their half of a six (6) lane divided roadway. Under the existing policies for developing property in Farmers Branch, each developer adjacent to Luna Road will be required to pay for one-half of a six (6) lane divided roadway. At the time that the additional two (2) lanes are needed, the City would construct the additional lanes and assess the adjacent property owners for these lanes after they were completed. The Thoroughfare Plan Amendment would clarify the City's position as to how many lanes of Luna Road should be planned for. The adjacent properties would then be required to provide the necessary right-of-way or roadway easement. The City Administration recommendsthat the Thoroughfare Plan be amended to show Luna Road from Valley View Lane to IH635 (LBJ) as an eight (8) lane divided roadway with 130 feet of right-of- way. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak in favor, or in opposition to the recommendation. The following spoke: Mr. Craig Knight, of Centre Development Corporation stated they had 375 acres at the northeast corner of Luna and LBJ and are in favor of the recommendations even though they have a large amount of right-of-way involved. Mr. Knight recommended to pursue the 8 lane thoroughfare from the outside in and reserve median large enough to accommodate left turn movement as opposed to straight lane movement through the area. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye" closed the public hearing. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye " approved the amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan to show Luna Road from Valley View Lane to IH635 (LBJ) as an eight lane divided roadway with 130 feet of right-of-way with the condition of providing street and utility easement in lieu of street dedication. Vol. 35, Page 70. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12900 NICHOLSON ROAD IN THE PD-22 (LI) ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. PPG Industries, Inc. mould like to construct a 3308 sq. ft. addition to the east side of their existing building located at 12900 Nicholson Road. The applicant has stated that the proposed addition would be used as a catch basin for a bag cleaning/ collection operation and general storage to support a new glass coating operation. Site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued for the addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan be approved. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the site plan requested for the property located at 12900 Nicholson Road, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13340 BEE STREET IN A PD-5 (C) ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following; information from an administrative memo. Stewco Development has prepared a site plan indicating the proposed construction of a 5704 sq. ft. building to be located on the property located at 13340 Bee Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to City Council that the site plan be approved with the following conditions: 1. That a landscape and an irrigation plan be submitted and approved by City Staff before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. 2. That the dumpster be relocated on the property to comply with the requirements established by the City Staff. 3. Reduce the length of the building by 10 feet. 4. Dedicate an additional 10 feet of right-of-way for the future widening of Bee Street. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the site plan for the property located at 13340 Bee Street as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the four conditions listed above. Vol. 35, Page 71. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF FIRST DALLAS INVESTORS ADDITION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located approximately 60' north of LBJ Freeway and approximately 300' west of Dallas Parkway in Farmers Branch Office Park. This property is in a Light Indust- rial (LI) zoning district. A site plan has been approved for this project. This 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 Dodd, all voting "aye" approved the final plat of First Dallas Investors Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9 CONSIDER ACCEPTING FIRE LANE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR FIRST DALLAS INVESTORS ADDITION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. In order for First Dallas Investors to construct a four (4) story office building on a one (1) acre within the Farmers Branch Office Park, various firelane, utility and access easements had to be obtained from adjoining properties. Heritage Square Ltd. is grantinc; utility and firelane easements along the north and east of this proposed development to the City. Crow Suburban No. 2 is granting a fire lane easement along the south of the proposed development to the City. These easements will provide the needed firelane access and utility easements to properly serve this development. The easements, if accepted, will be filed with the County as permanent easements, which could only be altered with the expressed consent of the City. It is recommended that these easements be accepted. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye'; accepted the fire lane and utility easements for First Dallas Investors Aadition. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.10 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF CROWN CENTER. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the southwest corner of Crown Drive and Ferrell Drive and is in a PD-22 (LI)zoning district. The property is being platted to create a building site. This final plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval. The existing Developer's Contract will remain in affect on this property. Vol. 35, Page 72. It is recommended that this final plat be approved. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye" approved the final plat of Crown Center as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.11 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH THE BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF TEXAS FOR STEWCO DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION NUMBER FIVE. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. The developer's contract provides for the installation of the necessary public improvements for Stewco Development Subdivision Number Five in accordance with the City's Sub- division Ordinance. It is recommended that this Developer's Contract be accepted. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the execution of the Developer's Contract with the Baptist Foundation of Texas for Stewco Development Subdivision Number Five. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.12 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF STEWCO DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION NUMBER FIVE. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the west side of Denton Drive approximately 1500' south of Valwood Parkway and is in a Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. This final plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval. A Developer's Contract is required on this property. It is recommended that this final plat be approved. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye" approved the final plat of Stewco Development Subdivision Number Five as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.13 HEAR REQUEST OF ROBERT CARDER OF GINO'S PIZZA CONCERNING AMUSEMENT DEVICES. Mayor Binford announced that this item be removed per Mr. Carder's request. Vol. 35, Page 73. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.14 HEAR REQUEST FROM FARMERS BRANCH LIBRARY BOARD -AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.i This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mrs. Florence Mason of the Library Board. Mrs. Florence Mason representing the Library Board requested the following expenses to be considered in the 1981-82 Budget for the City. $700 Photography Contest $310 Convention $225 Book Reviews $20 Award to Volunteers $1255 Total After reviewing the items, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", instructed the City Staff to include for consideration in preparing the 1981- 82 budget recommendation amount of $1255 for items as requested by the Library Board. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.15 CONSIDER REQUEST OF NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY SERVICE CENTER FOR FUNDS FOR 1981-82 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Jerry Easom appeared before the Council, along with Donna Gronstal representing the Northwest Dallas County Service Center presenting request for funds to be allocated in the City's 1981-82 budget in the amount of $18,382 for services to the Farmers Branch Senior Citizens. Ms. Cathy Fowler responsible for delivery of home meals, and Mr. Carl Bell on the Board of Directors were also present. After reviewing the proposed budget of the Northwest Dallas County Service Center, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting"aye" instructed the City Staff to include for consideration in prE=paring the 1981-82 budget recommendation amount of $18,382 for items requested by the Northwest Dallas County Service Center. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1 CONSIDER ACTION ON SECOND READING OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PORTION OF FYKE ROAD. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. The City Council held a Public Hearing on May 18, 1981 for the annexation of the south half of Fyke Road between Josey Lane and Webb Chapel. The annexation ordinance was passed on the first read- ing of the ordinance on June 8, 1981 and the necessary publication of the ordinance was made on June 17, 1981. The annexation ordinance is now being submitted for the second and final reading. The City of Carrollton has disannexed the south half of Fyke Road so that the City of Farmers Branch can annex this portion of the right- of-way. Vol. 35, Page 74. After some discussion, Councilman Haggerty made a motion to approve the second reading and adopt the following captioned Ordinance No. 1347. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Council members Haggerty, Weid- inger, and Dingman voting "aye", and Council Members Dodd, and Johnson voting "nay". AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: FINDING THAT ALL NECESSARY AND REQUIRED LEGAL CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN SATIS- FIED: PROVIDING THAT SUCH AREA SHALL BECOME A PART OF THE CITY AND THAT THE OWNERS AND INHABITANTS THEREOF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES NOW IN EFFECT AND TO BE HEREAFTER ADOPTED: AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE TO GO INTO EFFECT UPON PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND PROV- IDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1352 TRUCK TRAFFIC ON ROSSER ROAD. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. This item has been placed on the agenda due to the fact that residents along Rosser Road have complained about heavy truck traffic and litter. These trucks are working at a project site in Dallas and driving through Farmers Branch. After discussion of whether problems to residents regarding the truck traffic on the street,warrants the ordinance, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", tabled this consideration until October l,and see if necessary at that time. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 81-020 CLASSIFYING RETAIL STEREO SALES AND OUTSIDE INSTALLATION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. On July 6, 1981, the City Council voted to classify the use Retail Stereo Sales and Outside Installation as an allowable use in Local Retail-Two Zoning districts with a specific use permit and be prohibited from all other zoning districts and directed the City Administration to prepare the appropriate amending resolution. Resolution No. 81-020 has been prepared for the Council's consideration. After- some discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion, Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion, to adopt Resolution 81-020 classifying Retail Stereo Sales and Outside Installation. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Council members Johnson, Weidinger and Dodd voting "aye", and Council members Dingman and Haggerty voting "nay". Vol. 35, Page 75. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agen a at the request of Councilman Johnson. The expenses requested for reimbursement of Councilman Dodd's trip to Bassetlaw District, England, was discussed. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to approve the amount of $928.48 for reimbursement for Councilman Dodd's expenses. The motion died for the lack of a second. After more discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to pay no more than $1,220.00 to the Travel Agency for Councilman and Mrs. Dodd's air fare to England and to inform the Travel Agency that the payment of the $100.00 cancellation charge is not authorized by the Council; and, authorized reimbursement of expenses submitted by Councilman Dodd in the amount of $1,163.76. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Johnson and Weidinger voting "aye", Council members Dodd and Dingman abstaining, and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR USE OF BIO-TEL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an administrative memo. The proposed contract will provide a verbal and telementry link between paramedics in the field and a physician, for diagnosis, authorizing and prescribing treatment of patients. The contract includes a one time entry fee of $.15 per capita based on a population of 25,950 to be paid to the City of Dallas. ($3,892.50) The contract includes the city's first year operating cost of $.188 per capita computed for 9-months. ($3,658.95) The Administration recommends that the City Manager be authorized to sign a contract with the City of Dallas for use of Bio-Tel Radio Communications System. After reviewing the contract, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a contract with the City of Dallas for use of Bio-Tel Radio Communications System. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6 CONSIDER MEMBERSHIP TO THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS. Mayor Binford explained that the City had received an invoice and information of the services provided the members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and he recommended the authorization of the expenditure of $1,000.00 for membership. Vol. 35, Page 76. After some discussion of benefits, Councilman Johnson made a motion to authorize the expenditure of $1,000.00 for membership to U. S. Conference of Mayors for year July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Johnson,Weidinger,Dodd and Dingman voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". 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 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 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Councilnan Weidinger made a motion to appoint Ms. Mary Ludwick to serve Place 6, on the Library Board for a term to expire May 1, 1983, conditioned upon acceptance of the appointment. Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Council members Weidinger, Haggerty and Dingman voting "aye" and Council members Dodd and Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. E. 3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PENDING AND. CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinc_;er, all voting "aye" adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1353: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE A PETITION WITH THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION TO SET REASONABLE RATES, AND AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL TO AID THE CITY IN THIS REGARD. AGENDA ITEM NO. E. 4 - NO ACTION NECESSARY. AGENDA ITEM NO. F. 1 ADJOURNMENT A motion by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", adjourned the 1981 at 11:34 PI.. May 6r Bil infor cam' City ecretary a second by Councilman Dodd, City Council meeting of July 20, Vol. 35, Page 77.