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1982-03-22 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING MARCH 22, 1982 The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bill Binford Mayor Pro Tem Herb Weidinger Council Members: 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 Ben Brooks Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of March 22, 1982 to order at 7:30 P.M.. The meeting was televised. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Rev. Don Pri.mm, Pastor o t e Valley View Lane Baptist Church, gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MARCH 8, 1982. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the City Council meeting of March 8, 1982, as submitted. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Bin ord presented a 15 year service away to Lt. Sidney W. Eads of the Fire Department for his employment with the City. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Bin or explained that this item is placed on the agenda to give citizens an opportunity to present applications to the Council for serving on any of the various city advisory .boards. Mr. Harry C. Knappenberger, 3434 Chaparral Drive, presented an application desiring to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals as his first priority. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-PRESENTATION OF CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN POSTER AWARDS. Mayor Binford presented awards to the following 1982 Clean-Up Campaign Poster contest winners: First Place: Maribel Barrera 6th Grade, Farmers Branch Elementary Vol. 36, Page 124. Second Place: Third Place: Yolanda Saucedo 4th Grade, Janie Stark Elementary Michael Shafer 2nd Grade, Farmers Branch Elementary Honorable Mention: Rhonda Burnett 5th Grade, Valwood Elementary Kamera Willoughby 5th Grade, Valwood Elementary Misti Salazar 2nd Grade, Valwood Elementary Brandon Cooper 4th Grade, Farmers Branch Elementary Michael Cruz 3rd Grade, Farmers Branch Elementary Brant Blair 2nd Grade, Mary Immaculate School Kelly Dillion 6th Grade, Mary Immaculate School AGENDA ITEM NO. B.4-CONSIDER PRESENTATION'OF A PROGRAM OF THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE. Rev. Don rimm, Pastor o the Valley iew Baptist Church, addressed the Council to inform them of a program being initiated.between the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Ministerial Association, the Farmers Branch Police Department and the Northwest Dallas County Service Center. The program is to help transients in distress. The churches will be funding the program with the Northwest Dallas County Service Center distributing the funds and the Police Department helping to check out the situation. The City Council members expressed appreciation to Rev. Primm for informing them of this program. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-HEAR UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS ON CABLE TELEVISION. Mr. Joe Hall, General Manager for Warner Amex Cable-Farmers Branch, presented an up to date report on the construction progress of the cable plants in Farmers Branch., Mr. Hall reported that cable service is completed and available in all areas of Farmers Branch except at the Brookhaven Village Condos, Goodland Place, Rolling Knoll/Brookhaven Club Drive, and Oakbrook Patio Homes. In addition Warner Amex has completed the institutional network on the west side of Stemmons Freeway, linking the Service Center with the rest of the institutional network. Mr. Hall explained that the cable service was not available at the Fire Station on Spring Valley Road because of not being close to anv of the cable plants built. It is estimated to Vol. 36, Page 125. cost $20,000 to $25,000 to link this in with the institutional - network. Mr. Hall stated that there was possibility of requesting the neighboring city for cable service if the city desired. Mr. Hall answered questions presented by the members of the Council relating to procedures for pro-rating the cost of service when cable problems occur for long periods of time; that Cube service would be available in Farmers Branch in 1984; of additional channel becoming available when Cube is installed; and, of problems that have occurred at various locations during construction. Mr. H. L. Robinson, 3463 Courtyard Circle, spoke in favor of ground boxes rather than the raised boxes, and asked whether Warner will restore the grounds in the easement after construction Mr. Hall responded that the grounds will be restored to its original condition. Mr. Bob Gunn, 3466 Courtyard Circle, told of problems he had getting service to his home. Mr. Gunn suggested that the city make Warner live up to their Franchise. Mayor Binford stated that the City will be keeping up with the Warner Franchise to see that they service Farmers Branch as in the provisions. There being no other comments, the Council moved to the next agenda item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2-PUBLIC HEARING: IMPLICATIONS OF DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT ALONG MARSH LANE FROM BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE TO BELT LINE ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and explained the purpose of the public hearing was to discuss the implications of drainage, traffic safety and noise abatement along Marsh Lane from Brookhaven Club Drive to Belt Line Road. Mayor Binford asked that questions be withheld until completion of the City Staff's presentation. Mr. Earl Deland, Director of Public Works, made a presentation on traffic safety and noise abatement. Mr. Deland presented figures on traffic volumes from studies that have been made on Marsh Lane. In 1977, it was estimated that the volume was 13,000, and in 2000 it is projected the volume will be 34,000. Mr. Deland stated that the proposed 5 lane improvements to Marsh will attract more traffic and also increase traffic on side streets. Mr. Deland stated that the traffic impact to the area will need more detailed studying. Vol. 36, Page 126. cost $20,000 to $25,000 to link this in with the institutional network. Mr. Hall stated that there was possibility of requesting the neighboring city for cable service if the city desired. Mr. Hall answered questions presented by the members of the Council relating to procedures for pro-rating the cost of service when cable problems occur for long periods of time; that Cube service would be available in Farmers Branch in 1984; of additional channel becoming available when Cube is installed; and, of problems that have occurred at various locations during construction. Mr. H. L. Robinson, 3463 Courtyard Circle, spoke in favor of ground boxes rather than the raised boxes, and asked whether Warner will restore the grounds in the easement after construction Mr. Hall responded that the grounds will be restored to its original condition. Mr. Bob Gunn, 3466 Courtyard Circle, told of problems he had getting service to his home. Mr. Gunn suggested that the city make Warner live up to their Franchise. Mayor Binford stated that the City will be keeping up with the Warner Franchise to see that they service Farmers Branch as in the provisions. There being no other comments, the Council moved to the next agenda item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2-PUBLIC HEARING: IMPLICATIONS OF DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC SAFETY AND NOISE ABATEMENT ALONG MARSH LANE FROM BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE TO BELT LINE ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing and explained the purpose of the public hearing was to discuss the implications of drainage, traffic safety and noise abatement along Marsh Lane from Brookhaven Club Drive to Belt Line Road. Mayor Binford asked that questions be withheld until completion of the City Staff's presentation. Mr. Earl Deland, Director of Public Works, made a presentation on traffic safety and noise abatement. Mr. Deland presented figureson traffic volumes from studies that have been made on Marsh Lane. In 1977, it was estimated that the volume was 13,000, and in 2000 it is projected the volume will be 34,000. Mr. Deland stated that the proposed 5 lane improvements to Marsh will attract more traffic and also increase traffic on side streets. Mr. Deland stated that the traffic impact to the area will need more detailed studying. Vol. 36, Page 126. Mr. Deland presented slides and described various options considered for noise abatement. The option recommended by the City Staff included an 8' high masonry wall located along the west side of the roadway near the right-of-way and provided landscaping behind the curb. Slides were presented showing different types of construction of walls. Mr. Roy Patton, Assistant City Manager, reported that a major problem is anticipated when the watershed of Rawhide Creek is fully developed. The 1973 study by the Corps of Engineers apparently did not include all the drainage area. More intense development of the watershed also contributes to the problem. Adjustments to the city's flood projections, incorporating total development in Addison within five years, indicates that what once was considered a 100-year flood locally would now be a five-year flood. In other words, the flooding situation that had a one percent chance of occurring each year, now has a 20 percent chance. Mr. Patton gave projected flood levels on some of the streets that will be affected. Mr. Patton stated that the drainage improvements proposed for Marsh Lane will have very little impact on the overall problem. Mayor Binford opened the public hearing for audience partici- pation. The following spoke: Mr. Floyd Brown, 13823 Braemar Drive, asked whether economics were going to be addressed at this time. Members of the Council commented that the problem would require more detailed studying for the actual affects and solutions to the problem. Mr. Robert Wood, 14312 Tanglewood Drive, questioned the purpose of informing the citizens of this at this time. Members of the Council responded that the problem has been found, and needs to be addressed to the whole city. There was discussion of the expense anticipated to resolve this problem. Mr. Knappenberger, 3434 Chaparral Drive, inquired as to where one could find out about the changes in the flood plain for insurance purposes. He was informed by the Mayor that information of what the city has is at the City Hall. Mr. Anderson, also spoke of being interested in flood plain designation information. Mr. Jerry Easom, 3811 Blue Trace, asked whether the City of Addison has been contacted to see how the developers plan to rid their drainage. Vol. 36, Page 127. Mr. Floyd Brown questioned whether the drainage was affected by the lake being filled in. The lake in question was located at the southeast corner of Marsh and Belt Line Road. Mr. Weber Baker, 14430 Tanglewood Drive, questioned how much closer to the residents would Marsh Lane be after the improve- ments, and what the speed limit would be on Marsh.after the improvements. Members of the Council explained the proposed plans for Marsh. Mr. Dick Chapman, 14466 Tanglewood, also inquired about the proposed speed limit for March and who was going to enforce the limit. There was discussion of proposing "No Truck Traffic" for Marsh Lane. Mr. Bill Glancy, 3808 Wooded Creek, spoke in concern of the potential drainage problem and in favor of doing whatever the city can do to resolve the problem. Mrs. Carolyn Sivess, 13924 Tanglewood, questioned the reason of the drainage problem. Mr. Dick Chapman, a member of the Parks and Recreation Board, addressed the need for a sidewalk or pathway along Marsh from Pebble Beach to Spring Valley and from Gardenbrook to where Tanglewood intersects Marsh. 054 P .s/ff-. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Council- man Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye" closed the public hearing. Further discussion related to the staff continuing to look at alternatives in the safety of berms for noise abatment and to look at ground cover materials instead of grass. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO MASTER STREET AND THOROUGHFARE PLAN AT INTERSECTION OF ALFRED CIRCLE/ HUTTON DRIVE AND VALLEY VIEW LANE. Mayor Bin or opened the pu is earing with the following informa- tion from an administrative memo. As directed by the City Council, the City Staff has advertised and notified affected property owners that a "public hearing" would be held to consider an amendment to the Master Street and Thoroughfare Plan at the the intersection of Alfred Circle/Hutton Drive and Valley View Lane. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on the consideration. The following spoke. Vol. 36, Page 128. Mr-.. Uaig-Knight spoke representing Centre Development Company who are developing property and constructing the street Alfred Circle/Hutton as a straight street from north to Valley View Lane. In,order to align the street south of Valley View Lane, additional right of way is needed on the north side of Valley View. Mr. Knight stated that Centre Development is not prepared to pay for the difference of right-of-way property for the curve. There being no one else desiring to speak, a motion by Council- man.' Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. There was discussion among the members of the City Council relating to Advantages and disadvantages of continuing the street across Valley View Lane, and the need for additional right-of-way and its cost.and acquisition. Councilman Haggerty made a motion to modify the Thoroughfare Plan to provide for the curve north of Valley View Lane over to intersect with the proposed southbound Alfred Circle/Hutton Drive; to proceed acquiring the .6 acres for the needed additional right-of-way; and further authorized the allocation for paving cost by appropriating funds to construct the road according to the new Thoroughfare Plan. 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.4-DISCUSS DRAINAGE PROBLEM ALONG WEST SIDE OF PEPPER PARK BEHIND HOMES ON NESTLE STREET AND TAKE APPRO- PRIATE ACTION. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mr. John Steeger, 13334 Nestle Street. Mr. Steeger was not present to discuss this matter. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. RF.nTTFSTRn RY DAYS TNN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2275 VALLEY V LF,W LLiLV Ili 11V 1111 1 L-L-, \1,+ / UVLl LL,v aiiv.a~+-va . Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located at the northwest corner of Valley View Lane and Branch View Lane in the PD-25 (LI) Zoning District. Days Inn is proposing to construct a 14 ft. x 16 ft. brick veneer building to be used as a storage and maintenance shop on the property located at 2275 Valley View Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the site plan be approved with the addition of a 20 ft. long 6ft. high wood fence installed along the east side of the proposed building. Vol. 36, Page 129. After some discussion of the location and purpose of the fence and that there being.no one present in behalf of the request, Councilman Dodd made a motion to table this consideration. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion carried with all voting "aye". AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH DAVID KENNINGTON FOR KENNINGTON SQUARE ADDITION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin ford opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. The Developer's Contract with David Kennington provides for the installation of the necessary public improvements for Kennington Square Addition in accordance with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. a Hold Harmless Agreement. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Johnson, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to execute a Developer's Contract with David Kennington for Kennington Square Addition and accept AGENDA ITEM NO C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST BY DAVID KENNINGTON FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF KENNINGTON SQUARE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE Mayor Binford opened the discussion by giving information from an administrative memo. This located on the northwest corner of Valley View Drive and is in a PD-22 (LI) Zoning District. is being platted in order to create a building addition to Thermalloy, Inc. final plat approval. :he following tract of land is Lane and Senlac This property site for an A site plan and preliminary plat have been approved for this development and a Developer's Contract is required for this project. This final plat has been reviewed by the Engineering Division and it complies with the City's requirements for The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends 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 for the Kennington Square Addition, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vol. 36, Page 130. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH STEELE AND ASSOCIATES FOR STEEL AND ASSOCIATES ADDITION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin or opened the discussion by giving t e ollowing information from an administrative memo. The Developer's Contract with Steele and Associates provides for the installation of the necessary public improvements for Steele and Associates Addition in accordance with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to execute a Developer's Contract with Steele and Associates for the Steele and Associates Addition and accept a Hold Harmless Agreement. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9-CONSIDER REQUEST BY STEELE AND ASSOCIATES FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF STEELE AND ASSOCIATES ADDITION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Bin or opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. This tract of land is located on the southwest corner of Bee Street and Wicker Avenue and is in a Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District. The property is being platted to create a building site for two (2) warehouses. 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 recommends that the final plat be approved. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the final plat of Steele and Associates Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS FOR THE PARK DIVISION. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", authorized the advertise- ment for bids for chemicals and fertilizers for the Park Division. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR CARPET FOR THE RECREATION CENTER. The Council reviewed the four bids received for carpet for the Recreation Center. The lowest and best bid was from Carpet Gallery in the amount of $7,592.96. Vol. 36, Page 131. A motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", awarded the bid for carpet for the Recreation Center to Carpet Gallery in the amount of $7,592.96. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR A FIRE TRUCK (1000 GPM PUMPER). The Council rev ewed the two bids received on a 1000 G.P.M. pumper for the Fire Department. Superior Southwest, Inc. for a total of $133,181.00, less discounts of $5,361.00, and the bid from Fire Protection Services for $127,000.00 with 21 exceptions, less discounts of $1,900.00, were the bids received. The City Administration recommended the bid be awarded to Superior Southwest, Inc., for the pumper in the amount of $127,826.00, after discounts, and appropriate $64,064.00 to pay for chassis on delivery to manufacturer, to take advantage of the $1,500.00 discount, leaving a total of $63,762.00 when pumper is delivered and accepted. Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid to Superior Southwest, Inc. for one (1) 1000 G.P.M. Pumper for a total of $127,826.00, and appropriate $64,064 to pay for chassis on delivery to the manufacturer; and further that the City Manager be instructed to inquire of the possibility of exercising as an option the payment upon the delivery of the manufacturer or the foregoing of the discount and payment upon delivery to the City. Councilman Dodd seconded the motion. The motion carried with all voting "aye". 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 DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. MAYOR BINFORD REMINDED EVERYONE TO VOTE IN THE COUNCIL ELECTION OF APRIL 3, AND EXPRESSED APPRECIATION TO THE CITIZENS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF SERVING ON THE COUNCIL. Vol. 36, Page 132. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matters. An appointment for Alternate Election Judge was discussed. b. Discuss Land Acquistion. There was discussion of negotiating for needed right-of-way for the intersection of Valley View Lane and Alfred Circle/Hutton Drive. C. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation. There was discussion of status o-f the Water Rate Case. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Counci man Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", appointed Jo Corkery to serve as Alternate Election Judge in the upcoming Council Election of April 3, 1982, conditioned upon acceptance of the appointment. AGENDA ITEM NOS. E.3 AND E.4 - NO NECESSARY ACTION NEEDED. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1- ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", adjourned the meeting at 10:40 P.M.. Z&, ul,44~d) M or Bill Binf017 City ecretary i ~J Vol. 36, Page 133.