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1981-09-18 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 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, Jr. Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of September 8, 1981 to order at 7:31 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1 -INVOCATION Associate Pastor John Thorn urg of Christ United Methodist Church gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES. motion by Councilman Jo nson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the meeting of August 17, 1981, with the following correction: Vol. 35, Page 95, third paragraph from top of page, change misspelled name Mr. Dick Champman to Mr. Dick Chapman. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Bin or explained that this item is placed on t He 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. No one was present. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO BOYS GYMNASTIC TEAM. Mayor Binford and Coach Gregg Larimer presented certificates of recognition to the Farmers Branch Boys Gymnastic Team for winning individual places in the 1981 United States Gymnastic Federation State Meet held in Houston. Certificates were presented to the following who were present: Troy Madrigal Joe Martin Mike Martin Stan Martin Todd Painter The following boys were recognized but were not present: Dan Harker Kyle Hesser Mark Roppolo Michael Williams Steve Nelson George Wells Mayor Binford presented Coach Larimer a certificate of recognition for his service to the team. Vol. 35, Page 100. L 1 AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-INTRODUCTION OF FARMERS BRANCH PARAMEDICS. Farmers Branch Fire Chief Jack Dyer introduced the first group of graduate Paramedics for the city. Chief Dyer summarized the qualifications and requirements of becoming a paramedic. The following are the first Capt. Michael LaFon Lt. Marshall Ashby Lt. Rick Lewis Fireman Ed Richardson Fireman Donnie Davis Fireman Travis Specht group of Farmer Fireman Fireman Fireman Fireman Fireman Fireman s Branch Paramedics: Milton Jones David Smith Dennis Gross Jim Jones James Faulkner Stephen Bock The first Paramedic ambulance was put in service for the city on September 1, 1981. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.4-PRESENTATION OF SYMPHONY BOWL CONCEPT. Ms. Brenda Floyd, Vice President of Business Services of Brook- haven College, speaking'on behalf of Dr. Deon Holt, President of Brookhaven College, explained that the Dallas Arts Combine is looking for a place to locate its performing arts theater and has presented a concept located at the college. Ms. Floyd displayed an overhead drawing of the college property depicting the existing buildings and parking lots, and a location suitable for an amphitheater. The location proposed would be just south of the creek, east of Marsh Lane. A new parking lot is proposed in the proposed plans. Ms. Floyd stated that the existing campus parking lots will accommodate only 2,000 cars. Ms. Floyd introduced Mr. Al Mialano of the Dallas Arts Combine. Mr. Mialano explained the different uses proposed for an amphitheater such as: for the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Ballet, Dallas Opera, Theater Center, and Theater 3. The facility is designed for crowds up to 17,000 people. Average crowds would be approximately 6,000 people. There would be approx- imately 5,000 cars sometimes in the area. It is anticipated the theater would be used approximately 60 times during the summer. The dates being considered would be from Mid-June to Labor Day. All performances would take place in the evening after dark. The sound system would be much like the drive- in movie system with speakers distributed throughout the audience. It is estimated for symphony concerts that sound levels would be about 44 decibals throughout the area. Mr. Mialano doesn't feel noise will be a problem to the neighbors. Mr. Mialano described the facility as being a bowl type facility setting at bottom of hill with grass seating. The stage structure will be made of sailcloth fabric panels. The facility rises about 90' in order on ones in back to see. Mr. Mialano described the lighting system planned. Mr. Mialano stated that there are three sites in the metroplex that are suitable and Brookhaven College is one of the three. Outside parking areas maybe needed at times. Mr. Mialano stated that there will be no rock groups performing at the facility. Vol. 35, Page 101. Discussions held between the members of the City Council and Mr. Mialano related to possible problems of traffic, litter, security in the neighborhoods, and noise. Mr. Sam Frenkil, 3933 Ridgeoak Way, a resident and a Government Affairs Representative, spoke in favor of the concept but had questions that need resolving. Mr. Frenkil informed the Council of his nature of business in the Government Affairs office and offered his help in relation to studying this proposal further. Mr. Frenkil suggested that a study group be set up of members of the staff, college, the Dallas Arts Combine, and of concerned residents to study all aspects pertaining to this proposal. Mr. George Grimmer, 3040 Eric Lane, spoke in favor of this type of facility being located in Farmers Branch. Mrs. Sherry Jenkins, 3944 Crestpark, opposed the concept indicating problems of traffic, security, litter and being too close to the residential area. Mrs. Kathryn Reeves, 3132 Brookhaven Club Drive, spoke in favor of the concept. Mr. Ed Bufkin, 3734 Wooded Creek, living directly across the creek from the proposal, opposed the plans for such a facility. It would be disruptive and an invasion to his privacy. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to approve the concept subject to problems being studied for resolution. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion and amended the motion to have the City Attorney look into the different items involved in having a facility such as this in Farmers Branch. Councilwoman Dingman asked to amend the motion that the Council accept the offer of Mr. Frenkel to help with the study. The amendments were accepted and the motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Haggerty, Dodd, Dingman and Weidinger voting "aye" and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". [1 Vol. 35, Page 102. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REOUEST FOR REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF VALLEY VIEW LANE FROM AN LR-2 ZONING DISTRICT TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT ALLOWING LR-2 USES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing an gave the following information from an Administrative memo. The LR-2 zoning district in the 2900 block of Valley View Lane is a tract of land located along the south side of Valley View Lane extending east from Josey Lane to Veronica Lane and also a portion of the property located at the southeast corner of the Valley View Central Shopping Center on north side of Valley View Lane. The area is bounded on the north and south by existing Planned Development Districts. Conditions change from time to time and in order to permit the property's proper use and to protect adjoining property a Planned Development designation may be placed on the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the property be rezoned to a PD-Zoning District allowing LR-2 uses. There being no one desiring to speak on the consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After reviewing the request, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the request for rezoning by adopting the following captioned Ordinance No. 1358: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOCAL RETAIL 2 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ALLOWING RETAIL 2 USES ON LOTS 1, 3, 4 AND 5 OF VALLEY VIEW ESTATES #1 AND TRACT 18B OF THE ROBERT JAY 14EST SURVEY ABSTRACT #1576; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REOUEST TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2755 VALWOOD PARKWAY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing an gave the following information from an Administrative memo. Dr. W. B. Thompson, the owner, would like to construct a 55 sq. ft. general business sign in front of his building located at 2755 Valwood Parkway. The proposed sign will be used to identify the Chiropractic Clinic. The property is located within an Office Zoning District. Article 14, Section 101, Paragraph (b) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific use permit to be issued for a general business sign in Office Zoning Districts. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Specific Use Permit be granted to allow a general business sign at 2755 Valwood Parkway. Vol. 35, Page 103. Dr. Danny Mathison, an associate of Dr. Thompson's, was present in behalf of the request. There being no one else wishing to speak on the consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After reviewing the request, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", approved the request by adopting the following captioned Ordinance No. 1359: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A GENERAL BUSINESS SIGN AT 2755 VALWOOD PARK14AY IN AN OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM N0.-C3-CONSIDER REOUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF STEWCO DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION NUMBER SEVEN AND TAKE APPRO- PRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binfor opened the discussion by giving the following infor- mation from an Administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the south side of Hollandale Lane approximately 150' east of Josey Lane and is in a Local Retail (LR-2) 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 site plan has been approved for this project. A Developer's Contract is not required as all necessary public improvements are presently in place. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the final plat be approved. After reviewing the request, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the final plat as requested for Stewco Development Subdivision Number Seven. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST BY BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE FOR FUNDS FOR A SWIMMING POOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", tabled this consideration. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Chairman o the Parks an Recreation Boar Lorraine Skamfer requested this item be placed on the agenda. Mrs. Skamfer thanked the City Council, the friends and residents of Farmers Branch that supported the recommendations for fiscal year 1981-82 which are needed in the Parks and Recreation Department. Vol. 35, Page 104. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FUNDS BY THE FARMERS BRANCH BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin or announce that this item a been withdrawn from the agenda. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-DISCUSS AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIBRARY, PARKS, AND MARSH LANE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agenda at t He request of Councilman Dodd. Councilman Dodd made statements supporting recommendations for improvements to the library and parks in the city. Councilman Dodd expressed that he thought Marsh Lane was a County thorough- fare and thinks the County should put in Marsh Lane rather than the City of Farmers Branch allocating funds for it. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8-REVIEW AND CONSIDER TAKING NECESSARY ACTION TO SUBMIT AN ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION OR MEASURE TO VOTERS PURSUANT T SECTION 11.06 OF THE CITY CHARTER RELATIVE TO THE IMPROVE- MENTS OF MARSH LANE AND/OR CONSIDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON MARSH LANE. T is item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Dodd. Councilman Dodd explained that a method of the citizens expressing their views on subjects such as improvements of Marsh Lane was to present a referendum to the public. Councilman Dodd stated that he wanted to inform the citizens of this method for future reference. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9-PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS AND THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE 1981-87 FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY. Mayor Bin or opened the public hearing and presented the following main elements of the 1981-82 budget that is being considered. 1. Reduction in the tax rate of 5(, per $100 assessed value making a new rate of 422 per $100. 2. Increase the Senior Citizen and Disability exemption from $14,000.00 to $50,000.00. 3. The total General Fund Budget is $13,408,618.00. 4. The total Utility Fund Budget is $ 4,786.833.00. 5. Total C.I.P. (Capital Improvement Program) funds available are $3,366,995.00. 6. Hotel/Motel Tax Funds available are $352,529.00. 7. Total increase in General Fund budget is approximately 11% over 1980-81 estimates. 8. Total increase in Utility Fund budget is approximately 22% over 1980-81 estimates. 9. Total increase in available funds for C.I.P. projects are approximately 85% over 1980-81. The Capital Improvements included in the budget under consideration are the-following expenditures: Marsh Lane $900,000. Library 800,000. Valley View/Marsh/Alpha 700,000. Street Repairs 300,000. Vol. 35, Page 105. Park & Recreation 500,000, Transfer Station 50,000. Traffic Signal (Alpha & Inwood) 50,000. Median Improvements 20,000. Expenditures from the Hotel/Motel Funds are: Rawhide Creek 200,000. Gilbert House Consultant & Repairs 85,000. Chamber of Commerce 15,000. Old Farmers Branch Depot 28,800. The Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $519,000. are planned to be used toward the water main replacement program. as have in the past. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak? The following spoke: Mrs. Patricia Allen, 3117 Golden Oak Drive, spoke of the need for widening Marsh Lane. Mr. Barney Wood, member of the Parks and Recreation Board, thanked the City Council for the proposed park improvements that are being considered. Dr. Richard Curry, 14410 Cyprus Point, expressed appreciation to the City Council for the time and attention that has been given the citizens in the preparation of the 1981-82 budget for the city. Councilman Johnson presented an alternative proposed budget. His proposal reduced the tax rate from present 47.5 to 45.5(, per $100.00 assessed value; provided a 10% employees salary; increased Senior Citizen and Disability exemption from $14,000.00 to $30,000.00; no provision for improvements to Marsh Lane was included; proposed $500,000.00 for East Side Water Main improve- ments; proposed $721,500.00 for Park and Recreation improvements; proposed $150,000.00 for traffic signal improvements; Street Reconstruction in amount of $300,000.00; completion of paving projects in the amount of $700,000.00; Fire Station #3 (Planning and Design) in the amount of $36,000.00; Library Renovation in the amount of $500,000.00; and proposed a reserve of $168,923.00. Mrs. Charles Cosby, 2976 Mark Twain, commented in support of the Parks and Recreation Board's recommendations. Mrs. Joan improving Mrs. Jerr improving Mr. Steve improving Holliday, 14424 Hague Drive, commented in support of Marsh Lane. 7 Colbert, 14190 Rawhide pkwy; commented in support of Marsh Lane. Edmiston, 14215 Tanglewood, commented in support of Marsh Lane. Vol. 35, Page 106. Mrs. Kathryn Reeves, 3122 Brookhaven Club Drive, thanked the Council for the support of the $50,000.00 exemption for senior citizens. Mr. Bill Lawson, 2666 Mount View, commented in support of improvements to Marsh Lane. Mr. John Glasschroeder, 3322 Arawak, thanked the City Council on behalf of the youth of Farmers Branch for their fairness toward the library, parks, senior citizens, etc. Mrs. Joanne Lovelace, 13769 Pyramid Drive, opposed improvements being made to Marsh Lane. Mrs. Beverly Sheveland, 3185 Golden Oak, commented of the need for improvements to Marsh Lane, the library and the parks. Mr. George Grimmer, 3040 Eric Lane, commented of the need for water main improvements in the area of Eric Lane. Mr. Bill Glancy, 3808 Wooded Creek, spoke in favor of improving Marsh Lane. Mr. Dick Chapman, 14468 Tanglewood, thanked the Council for the consideration being given to purchase the old railroad station. 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. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.10-CONSIDER. ORPTNANCF NQ. 1360 ADOPTING THE RTTTIrFT FnR TTTF rTTV OF FART .RS 'BRANCH 'AND TAKE AP 0' RI.- Councilman Haggerty made a motion to approve the budget outlined by Mayor Binford with the $.425 per $100.00 tax levy by adopting Ordinance No. 1360, captioned as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1981, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1982, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRI- ATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilwoman Dingman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Haggerty, Dingman, Dodd and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.11-CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1361 SETTING TAX RATE FOR THE CITY FOR 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR. Councilman Do ma e a motion to a opt Ordinance No. 1361 levying the tax rate for the year 1981 on all taxable property, real, personal or mixed, located within the City of Farmers Branch be fixed at $.425 per $100 assessed value. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Dodd, Weidinger, Dingman and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". Vol. 35, Page 107. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTIVE A CONTRACT(S) WITH THE CITY OF ADDISON AND/OR TURNER, COLLIE AND BRADEN RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS TO MARSH LANE. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute a contract with the City of Addison relating to improvements to Marsh Lane. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. After some discussion as to what the Administration should include in the contract, Councilman Dodd made a substitute motion to authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute a contract with the City of Addison and the firm of Turner, Collie, and Braden, Inc. for engineering services for the Marsh Lane improve- ments, and with the understanding that these engineering services cost be divided equally between the two cities. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Dodd, Weidinger, Dingman and Haggerty voting "aye", and Councilman Johnson voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT WOODED CREEK AND MARSH LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agen a at t o request o Councilmen Weidinger and Dodd. After some discussion of the hazardous condition at the intersection of Wooded Creek and Marsh Lane, Councilman Weidinger made the motion to put 'no parking' sign two car links in front of the first house on south side of Wooded Creek. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. Councilman Johnson amended the motion that parking be prohibited from a point of 25' west of the east property line of the corner lot at the southeast corner of Wooded Creek and Marsh Lane. The amendment was accepted by Councilmen Weidinger and Dodd. The amended motion carried with all voting "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN LANE AT JOSEY LANE AND ROLLINGDALE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Dodd relating to a problem expressed by letter from Mrs, Laura Wilkinson. Mrs. Laura Wilkinson, 1839 Pleasant Run Road in Carrollton, explained that she lived at the corner of Pleasant Run Road and Josey Lane where Rollingdale Lane in Farmers Branch intersects, and there was a need for a left turn lane to Rollingdale from the west side of Josey Lane. A traffic light has been installed but had a bag over it because there is no lane for traffic to turn. Mrs. Wilkinson explained that accidents have occurred at this intersection and the condition is very dangerous for the children crossing going to and from school. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the City Staff to install a left turn lane on Josey Lane to Rollingdale. Vol. 35, Page 108. n L P Mr. Harold Rummel, 14530 Cyprus Point, suggested policing the AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF STOP SIGNS ON PEBBLE BEACH AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Binford relating to some complaints received oft the stop signs. Mr. Dave Sjogren, 14622 Southern stop signs on Pebble Beach. Mr. of replacement of the signs. Pines, spoke in opposition to the Sjogren requested reconsideration Mrs. Pat Edmiston, 14215 Tanglewood, spoke in opposition of the stop signs. Mrs. Marianne Chapman, 14468 Tanglewood, spoke in favor of the signs as being safety measures for the children going to and from school. Mr. Dick Chapman, 14468 Tanglewood, suggested a marked street lane for bicycles. Mr. John Glasschroeder, 3322 Arawak, suggested stop signs be taken away from Valley Hi location and placed at Dorado Beach on Pebble Beach and/or having 4-way flashing red stop signs at the inter- section of Southern Pines and Pebble Beach. Mr. Bill Lawson, 2666 Mount View, spoke in favor of controlling the speed of vehicles to make the neighborhoods safe. streets more for safety. Councilman Dodd made a motion instructing the staff to study alternatives for controlling traffic on Pebble Beach and present recommendations back to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Council members Dodd, Johnson, Weidinger and Dingman voting "aye", and Councilman Haggerty voting "nay". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER POSITION ON PROPOSED FEDERAL LEGIS- LATION REGULATING CABLE TV AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administrative memo. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has reported S. 898 which virtually eliminates cities authority to regulate the local cable television franchise. The legislation would eliminate the cities ability to establish rates for local service, restricts the franchise fees paid to cities and more importantly will probably remove the cities ability to restrict what could be shown on local channels. The legislation would gut the city's fine existing franchise and could eliminate future uses of the institutional cable, city access and public access channel. After reviewing a resolution opposing Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilm adopted Resolution No. 81-022. There was Council discussion that the to the Texas Municipal League and the Senate Bill 898, a motion by an Weidinger, all voting "aye", resolution needed to be sent National League of Cities. Vol. 35, Page 109:_ AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF ORAN GOOD PARK PLAYGROUND. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administrative memo. The lions Club has informed the city that they anticipate donating equipment for the Oran Good Park Playground later this year. $6,500.09 was approved in the 1980-81 budget for consultant fees to design the playground. The city will need a master plan for the playground, as well as detailed installation plans for the initial phase. The firm of EDI/Cape, Hopkins, Clements Architects would design the playground for a $6,000.00 fee. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with EDI/Cape, Hopkins, Clements Architects for a fee not to exceed $6,000.00 to design the playground at Oran Good Park. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTY OF DALLAS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE- RESCUE AMBULANCE SERVICE. After reviewing the contracts, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the execution of contracts with the County of Dallas to provide fire protection and fire-rescue service in areas near the corporate city limits of Farmers Branch. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FOR THE. PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN EMPLOYEE EFFECTIVENESS SURVEY. After discussion relating to receiving proposals from other firms and of tabling the consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", tabled this consideration for six months. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.9-CONSIDER ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TAX ROLLS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford gave the following information from an Administrative memo. Adjustments to the tax rolls relates to a reduction of $7,532.81 and an increase of $11,393.92. A summary of the reduction is as follows: Unable to locate $1,503.49 Double Assessments 708.51 Assessed in Error 2,894.55 65 and disability exemptions 997.50 Hospital Pro Rate 1,428.76 Total 7,53 1 The unable to locate are accounts who have moved and have been unable to find a new address. The names will be retained in the files and should they be located they will be added to a future tax roll. The additions are accounts located after the tax rolls were completed. Vol. 35, Page 110. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved adjustments to the Tax Rolls with the deletion of $7,532.81 and addition of $11,393.92. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.10-CONSIDER DESIGNATING VOTING AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES FOR ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CITIES CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 2, 1981 IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Mayor Binford gave the following information from a letter received from the National League of Cities. Under the Bylaws of the NLC each direct city is entitled to cast from one to twenty votes, depending upon the city's population, through its designated voting delegate at the Annual Business Session of the Congress of Cities. This meeting will be held December 2, 1981 in Detroit, Michigan. To be eligible to cast the city's vote, each voting delegate and alternate voting delegate must be designated by the city. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", appointed Mayor Binford to be the voting delegate and Councilmen Johnson and Dodd be the alternate voting delegates for the Annual Congress of Cities Conference held in Detroit, Michigan on November 29-December 2, 1981. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.11-CONSIDER 1981-82 MEMBERSHIP TO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Binford in relation to a letter received from Sister Cities International. Mayor Binford pointed out that since the city has a Sister City affiliation it is important for the city to begin to plan, organize and implement stimulating activities in the city's Sister City program. Mayor Binford recommended that the city become a member to Sister Cities International. The dues for the city would be in the $200.00 bracket based on population. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", authorized the expenditure of $200.00 for membership to the Sister City International program. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.12-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR RESURFACING TEMPLE TRAILS TENNIS COURTS. Mayor Bin or gave the o owing information from an Administrative memo. Five bids were received for resurfacing the Temple Trails Tennis Courts. The low bidder meeting specifications was Foundation Tendons, Inc. in the amount of $38,347.00. Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid for resurfacing the Temple Trails Tennis Courts to Foundation Tendons, Inc. in the amount of $38,347.00. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. Mr. Dick East, 2106 Ben Brook in Carrollton, representing the Teni- Trak Sales Company, was presented and explained his bid that was of alternate design which did not meet the specifications. Mr. East explained that Teni-Track bid what they thought the existing courts needed and was low in their bid. Mr. East did not bid using concrete. Mr. East explained the durability of the materials used in their bid. Vol. 35, Page 111. Mr. East requested that the specifications be re-evalued.and,to consider going out for rebids. Councilmen Johnson and Dodd withdrew their motion of awarding the bid. After some discussion relating to the various materials used for resurfacing tennis courts, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", tabled the award of bid for resurfacing the Temple Trails tennis courts and instructed the City Staff to study further and determine what is best for these courts and present back a recommendation to the Council. Ert L 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 he at this time. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2, E.3, & E.4 - NO NECESSARY ACTION NEEDED ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by voting "aye", adjourned the City Council 1981 at 10:56 P.M.. r Ma or Bill Bin rd Z, C~ c Cit Secretary Councilman Weidinger, all meeting of September 8, Vol. 35, Page 112.