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1982-02-01 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1982 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Bill Binford Herb Weidinger John Dodd Fred Johnson Carol Dingman Pat Haggerty The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager City Secretary City Attorney Recording Secretary Paul M. West J. W. Wade John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of February 1, 1982 to order at 7:35 p.m. The meeting was televised. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Mr. J. W. Wade, City Secretary, gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 18, 1982 after the following correc- tions were made: 1. Volume 36, page 80, under Item D.2 let the fifth paragraph read: City Attorney John Boyle explained the jurisdiction of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Boyle stated that in his opinion from hearing the case in the audience that everything that the applicant said did not demonstrate the burden of proof to show a hardship. 2. Volume 36, page 85, under Item E.2 correct the mispelled name of Jane Morena to Jane Moreno. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD. Mayor Binford presented a 5 year service award to Charles Campbell of the Municipal Garage Division and a 10 year service award to Dwight E. Tutton of the Police Department for their employment with the City. Vol. 36, Page 87. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Binford explained this item is placed on the agenda to give citizens an opportunity to present applications to the Council for service on any of the various city boards. No one presented an application. 1 AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-CONSIDER ACCEPTING DONATION FROM DIXIE CHAINERS, A SQUARE DANCE CLUB AT RECREATION CENTER. Mr. James Hutcherson, President of Dixie Chainers Square Dance Club, presented a check in the amount of $300 and a letter to the City Council. Mayor Binford read the letter to the City Council. "The Dixie Chainers Square and Round Dance Club would like to show its appreciation to the City of Farmers Branch for allowing the use of the Recreation Center for bi-monthly club dances. Upon a consultation with the city staff the club has decided that a useful gift would be some tables for the Recreation Center. Please accept our check in the amount of $300.00 for the purchase of six tables." Councilman Dodd made a motion to accept this generous offer of $300.00 and that the city relay appreciation for the club's generosity. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion and all voted "aye". The members of the City Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Hutcherson. Mayor Binford reopened the public hearing that was a continuation of the January 18, 1982 meeting. Medical Building Corporation is pro- posing to construct two (2) office buildings on Tract 8 of Abstract 915 located at 12100 Webb Chapel Road. Site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the site plan be approved. Mayor stated that this was a public hearing and invited anyone who would like to be heard to come forward. Mr. Wendell Crews, with Medical Building Corporation, Glen Campbell, head of their Architectural/Engineering Department and Dr. Butts, one of the principals in the project, were present in the audience in behalf of the request. Mr. Crews stated they would be happy to answer any questions that the City Council might have pertaining to architec- tural design or health care facilities. Mayor Binford called for anyone else in the audience that might like to be heard in opposition to or in favor of this request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilman Dodd made a motion to close the public hearing and Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". Vol. 36, Page 88. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY THE MEDICAL BUILDING CORPORATION FOR THE There followed a discussion between the members of the City Council and Mr. Glen Campbell relating to the plans for the Sports Medical Center. Mr. Campbell displayed renditions and described the plans, with building elevations, parking facilities and to street access to the facility. After more discussion of requiring submission of a landscape plan, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd and all voting "aye", approved the site plan submitted by the Medical Building Corporation for a Sports Medical Center with the condition the landscape plan be approved by the City Staff. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. REQUESTED BY JOE LANCASTER FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JOSEY LANE IN THE PD-8 (LR-1) ZONING DISTRICT. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. The Farmers Branch Shopping Center is located at the southwest corner of Josey Lane and Valley View Lane in the PD-8 (LR-1) zoning district and is subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 146. Site Plan approval is required before building permits can be issued. A site plan submitted by Mr. Joe Lancaster and Mr. Peter Kosley has previously been approved for this project. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan be approved with the following six conditions: 1. Plans and specifications of all new buildings and additions to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. 2. Renovation of the existing buildings and the parking lots in Tract 1 facing Josey Lane must be completed prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the new buildings. 3. Construction of new buildings in Tract 1 will not begin prior to commencing renovation of existing buildings. 4. Sign details are to be provided to an approved by the City Staff. 5. Provide a landscape plan and a sprinkler plan for approval by the City Staff. 6. If for any reason the proposed sale of land to the bank is not completed successfully, then the original site plan approved for the property will remain in effect. Mr. Joe Lancaster in behalf of the request displayed renditions and described the plans. The site plan indicates a subdivision of the property over that of the site plan approved in June of 1981. The Shopping Center has entered into a transaction with First City Bank for the purchase of the portion of property north of the bank and east of Turner Hardware, previous plans Vol. 36, Page 89. for a 12,000 square foot building. The bank plans to use this portion for bank parking facility. The site plan indicates the construction of two new free standing buildings, a 5,400 square foot addition to Turner Hardware, renovation of the existing buildings and parking lots, two new pylon signs and a 6,000 square foot future addition between Sears and Baker Furniture. The site plan also indicates access, fire lane and utility easements. Mr. Lancaster explained that condition number 6 of the recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission provided that if the transaction with the bank does not happen then the property would be developed as originally planned. Mr. Gary Carley, Senior Vice President of First City Bank, verified that the transaction for the property is in process and does not feel there is any reason for it not to transpire. The Bank desires continual access to the auto bank with additional parking facilities and property for additional expansion at a later date if necessary. Following a discussion of eliminating condition number 1 of the Planning and Zoning Commission, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the site plan submitted for the Farmers Branch Shopping Center with the following conditions. 1. Renovation of the existing buildings and the parking lots in Tract 1 facing Josey Lane must be completed prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the new buildings. 2. Construction of new buildings in Tract 1 will not begin prior to commencing renovation of existing buildings. 3. Sign details are to be provided to and approved by the City Staff. 4. Provide a landscape plan and a sprinkler plan for approval by the City Staff. 5. Conditioned upon the sale of Tract 2 with the First City Bank of Farmers Branch. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-CONSIDER REQUEST BY FARMERS BRANCH SHOPPING CENTER, JOINT VENTURE, FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF FARMERS BRANCH SHOPPING CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the southwest corner of Valley View Lane and Josey Lane and is in a PD-8 (LR-1) zoning district. This final plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the city's requirements for final plat approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that this final plat be approved. Vol. 36, Page 90. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd and all voting "aye", approved the final plat requested by Farmers Branch Shopping Center Joint Venture for a tract of land on the southwest corner of Valley View and Josey Lane, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. n i~ AGENDA ITEM C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST BY FIRST CITY BANK-FARMERS BRANCH FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF FIRST CITY BANK-FARMERS BRANCH AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following infor- mation from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the west side of Josey Lane and is contiguous with the Farmers Branch Shopping Center property. This property is in a PD-8 (LR-1) zoning district. This final plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for final plat approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that this final plat be approved. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the final plat sub- mitted by the First City Bank of Farmers Branch for a tract of land located on the west side of Josey Lane and contiguous with the Farmers Branch Shopping Center property, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM C.5-CONSIDER REQUUST BY FARMERS BRANCH HOSPITAL AUTHORITY FOR REPLAT APPROVAL OF BROOKHAVEN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following infor- mation from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the north side of the westbound LBJ Service road approximately 630 feet east of Webb Chapel Road and is in a PD-18 (0) zoning district. This property is being replatted in order to add additional property to this site for required parking as per the approved site plan. This replat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the city's requirements for replat approval. The existing Developer's Contract will remain in effect on this property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that this replat be approved. Commission. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", approved the replat as requested by the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority for the Brookhaven Professional Building, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Vol. 36, Page 91. AGENDA ITEM C.6-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR O.B. ENGLISH FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF BELTWOOD TECH CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the northwest corner of Beltwood Parkway North and Beltwood Parkway East and is in a 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. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that this final plat be approved. After some consideration,a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of Beltwood Tech Center as requested by O.B. English and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST BY O.B. ENGLISH FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE O.B. ENGLISH ADDITION AND TAKE APPRO- PRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the northwest corner of Beltwood Parkway South and Gillis Road and is in a 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 not required for this project as all necessary public improvements are presently in place. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that this final plat be approved. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of the O.B. English Addition as requested by O.B. English and as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM C.8-CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH CADILLAC-FAIRVIEW-LBJ PROPERTIES, INC. FOR LBJ-LUNA TRACT "C". Mayor Binford gave the following information from an adminis- trative memo. This item was tabled during the last Council meeting at the request of the Developer. Mr. Harley Cook of Cadillac-Fairview telephoned the city on Thursday, January 28, 1982 to state his request that this item again be tabled until the February 15, 1982 Council meeting. The requested changes in the language of the Developer's Contract have not been completed by the Developer's attorneys and submitted to the City Staff for review. It is recommended that this item be tabled until the February 15, 1982 Council meeting. Vol. 36, Page 92. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", tabled this consideration until February 15, 1982. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICY FOR THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GRANTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilwoman Dingman. Councilwoman Dingman suggested a policy be established to require the Chambers of Commerce to file quarterly reports on expenditures. The members of the City Council discussed establishing a policy that would require any organization where city grants are authorized to file a quarterly financial report. A motion by Councilwoman Dingman, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", instructed the City Staff to present a recommendation to the City Council by March 8th on a policy stating criteria and guide- lines for financial reporting of any grant money the city authorizes organizations. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-DISCUSS SETTING DATES FOR STUDY SESSION, PUBLIC HEARING AND ELECTION FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Haggerty. Councilman Haggerty discussed the possibilities of the City Council setting a date for a study session with the Charter Revisiion Committe to review their recommendations for changes in the City Charter; and, of setting the date of April 3 as the public hearing and election date for the Charter revisions. City Attorney John Boyle explained the procedures of the law for Charter elections. An ordinance is to be adopted that calls the elec- tion. The Ordinance is to include each specific issue that sets out the ballot and calls the election for a certain date. The Ordinance is to be adopted at least 30 days prior to the election. The Ordinance is to be publicized in the local newspaper twice with the second publication date coming no later than 14 days prior to the election date. Discussions followed between the members of the City Council related as to whether the April 3 date was too rushed for the election; of whether the Committee will be completed in their study; of getting citizen input on revision proposals; and of inviting the Committee to a study session with the Council. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to have a study session with the Charter Revision Committee on February 15 at 4:30 p.m. and have the Attorney prepare an Ordinance for the February 15 meeting calling for a City Charter Amendment Election on April 3, if the Committee and Council feels the revision study completed. Vol. 36, Page 93. The motion died for a lack of a second. Mr. Stan Ball, a member of the Charter Revision Committee, was present and stated that he felt the Committee would be ready to discuss the recommendation on February 15, but could not say if the revisions would be in final form. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", set the date of February 15, 1982, at 4:30 p.m. to invite the Charter Revision Committee to a study session and to ask the Committee to prepare a report that can be studied at that time. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER PASSING ORDER CALLING CITY COUNCIL ELECTION FOR PLACES 2, 4 AND MAYOR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. The Election Order and Election Notice will: (a) Call the City Council Election on April 3, 1982. (b) Call for the election of Two Councilmen and the Mayor, Places 2, 4 and the Mayor. (c) Establish the hours of voting between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (d) Voting location will be the Farmers Branch Public Library. (e) Set dates and time for absentee voting. It will be necessary for the City Council to name an Election Judge and Alternate Election Judge. The names of the Judge and Alternate will be inserted in the order when they have been appointed by the City Council. This order meets all the requirements of the state laws and City Charter. It is recommended the Election Order be approved and the Council name an Election Judge and Alternate Election Judge. After some consideration, of appointing election judges, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", passed an Order calling the City Council election for Places 2, 4 and the Mayor on April 3, 1982 and appointed Wayne Glen as Election Judge and William (Bill) Morgan as Alternate Election Judge. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1369 AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION A, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES SETTING NUMBER OF MEMBERS FOR THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION BOARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. The City Council had requested the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board membership be changed from six members to seven mem- bers. Ordinance no. 1373 for consideration amends No. 1369 to establish seven members. A motion by Councilwoman Dingman, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted the following caption Ordinance No. 1373. Vol. 36, Page 94. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS THERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION A, ESTABLISHED: MEMBERSHIP: APPOINTMENT, AND ARTICLE II, SECTION B, QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS: TERMS OF OFFICE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BOND RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF $2,500,000 OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (THOMPSON CAN COMPANY PROJECTS) SERIES 1982 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following in- formation from an administrative memo. On January 28, 1982, the Board of the Industrial Development Corporation met and approved the issuance of $2,500,000 of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds relative to the Thompson Can Company project. Resolution No. 82-001 being submitted for consideration approves the issuance of the bonds by the City Council. Mercantile National Bank at Dallas is purchasing all of the Bonds. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 82-001 that approves the issuance of $2,500,000 of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds relative to the Thompson Can Company. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CONSIDER OPTIONS ON MEETING NEEDS FOR AN ENGINEERING COMPUTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. After some discussion of the need for the engineering computer, Councilman Haggerty made a motion to authorize the purchase of a Wang engineering computer and computer software from Holguin and Associates, and appropriate funds in the amount of $43,000 for the purchase with the following two conditions: 1. That after the master water study is completed, hire an independent consulting firm familiar with master water plans to verify the conclusions of the City Staff, with fee not to exceed $1,000.00. 2. That the administration follow the utilization of other equipment as recommended in the Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company study. Councilman Dodd second the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilman Haggerty, Dodd, Johnson and Weidinger voting "aye", and Councilwoman Dingman voting "nay". There followed discussion between the members of the City Council and City Manager Paul West relating to recognition of appreciation to Martin Hall for his time and service spent studying the engineering needs for the computer. I Vol. 36, Page 95. AGENDA ITEM N0. D.7-CONSIDER REQUESTING PERMISSION FROM THE CITY OF ADDISON TO CONSTRUCT A WATERLINE FROM MARSH LANE TO MIDWAY ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin ford opened t e discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. The City Staff has been negotiating with the Staff of the City of Addison and the developer of the Les Lacs Development for a location for a proposed major waterline to extend from the Marsh Lane pump station across a portion of Addison to Midway Road near Proton Road. It is essential that a location for this water- line be established and that agreements be reached with the City of Addison and the Developer prior to the construction of the Marsh Lane paving project so that the portion of the waterline under Marsh Lane can be constructed with the contract for the paving. City Manager explained the importance of getting the location of the waterline established before improvements are made on Marsh Lane. In addition to getting written commitment from Addison there will also be a need for written commitment from Dallas Power and Light Company, Texas Power and Light Company and the developer. After reviewing th, Haggerty, a second requested the City a waterline across City of Addison in attached. s location options, a motion by Councilman by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye" of Addison to permit the construction of public streets and property within the accorance with location option 1, as AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8-CONSIDER TURNER, COLLIE AND BRADEN'S REQUEST TO ADVERTISE IN THE TEXAS CONTRACTOR: FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MARSH LANE AND TAKE AP'P'ROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bi.nford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. The City Staff has received a letter from Turner, Collie and Braden, the consulting engineer designing the Marsh Lane Project, stating the proposed schedule for the project. In accordance with that schedule Mr. Paul Lipscomb has requested the City Council authorize a notice be published in the February issue of the Texas Contractor magazine that plans for the project will be available on February 18, 1982. After some discussion and questions of items discussed at the last meeting relating to drainage, public hearing for comments on improvements, traffic, etc., Councilman Weidinger made a motion to approve the request of Turner, Collie and Braden that a notice be published in the Texas Contractor magazine of the date of availability of plans on Marsh Lane. Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Council members Weidinger, Haggerty and Dingman voting "aye", and Councilmen Dodd and Johnson voting "nay". Vol. 36, Page 96. ADGENDA ITEM NO. D.9-CONSIDER FEE STRUCTURE FOR LIBRARY CARDS THAT FARMERS BRANCH WOULD SELL TO CITIES THAT DO NOT HAVE A LIBRARY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. At the December 21, 1981 City Council meeting, the Library Board recommended changes in the policy of issuing library cards to non-residents at the Farmers Branch Public Library. City Council asked the Library Board for a fee structure to implement Item 2 of the recommendations. That item read, "The City of Farmers Branch negotiate the sale of library cards to any city which does not have a public library and thus is unable to reciprocate in issuing free cards." The fee recommended by the Library Board is the same fee that Dallas is charging for library cards that that city is selling to the City of Addison. Addison residents obtain the cards from the Addison City Hall at no charge to the residents. They then are used in any Dallas library. The Farmers Branch Library Board passed the following recommenda- tion at the January 7, 1982 meeting of the Board: "The Library Board recommends to the City Council that the city should negotiate the sale of library cards for at least $15.00 for 75 books to any city which does not have a public library." After some discussion of the recommended policy, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voted "aye", tabled this consideration for clearer understanding. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.10-CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. After reviewing the four bids received and the recommendation of the City Staff, Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid for items #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 15 to Trans- Tex Supply in the amount of $39,243.00; award the bid for Item #12 to Bowles and Edens in the amount of $335.00, and award the bid for Items #8, 11, 13 and 14 to Rohan Company in the amount of $8,619.00. Councilman Weidinger second the motion and all voted "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. D.11-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR OF ROOFS AT DON SHOWMEN RECREATION CENTER AND POOL. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the advertisement for bids for the repair of roofs at Don Shoman Recreation Center and the swimming pool. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.12-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AUTOMOBILES AND PICKUPS FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. After some discussion relating to the size and comfort of vehicles for the Police Department, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", authorized the advertise- ment for bids for automobiles and pickups for the various depart- ments. Vol. 36, Page 97. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.13-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS FOR THE WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the advertise- ment for bids for pipe and pipe fittings for the Watermain Replace- ment projects. MAYOR BINFORD ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RECESS, THE 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 DISUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matters Discussed preparation of job description for the City Manager. Discussed having Council liaison with the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board. b. Discuss Land Acquisition Discussed possible areas for park land acquisition. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEMS NO. E.2, E.3, AND E.4-NO NECESSARY ACTION NEEDED. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of February 1, 1982 at 10:22 P.M. f w , Mayor Bill infor / " -J, e, - -J City S cretary Vol. 36, Page 98.