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1982-08-02 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1982 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Members John Dodd Carol Dingman David Blair Fred Johnson Bill Glancy Herb Weidinger 1 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 Dodd called the City Council meeting of August 2, 1982 to order at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was televised. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. w Councilman Johnsoh.gave the invocation. EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED. Councilwoman Dingman made,,a motion that an emergency item be placed on the agenda as Agenda Item 'T~Q. C.4-Consider Request To Close Luna Road For This Weekend And Take Ap~ropriate Action. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all meibers voting "aye". The emergency item was placed on the agenda as AgenItem No. C.4. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Dodd 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 advisory boards. No one was present to present an application. Vol. 37, Page 106. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO THE SANITATION DIVISION. Mayor Dodd presented an award for the best color, identification and design for the solid waste vehicles category for public hauler vehicles given by Solid Waste Management Associaton in a nationwide contest to the Sanitation Division. Earl Deland, Director of Public Works, Lee Wayne Darnell, Shop Superintendent, and Don Moore, Garage Superintendent, accepted the award. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3-CONSENT ITEMS. Mayor Dodd explained that under the title of consent items are items that are to be considered and action taken that may not need discussion individually. Any member of the Council or member of the audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept for the consent items is being established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Glancy, a second by Councilman Blair, all voting "aye", the following consent items were approved. a. Approved the minutes of the July 26, 1982 meeting. b. Approved the following captioned Ordinance No. 1377 establishing a school zone on Josey Lane at Dennis Lane. "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas Amending Ordinance No. 1210 By Designating A School `Lone On Josey Lane At Dennis Lane And Specifying The Speed Limit Within This School Zone; Providing For A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) For Each Offense; Providing A Severability Clause; And Declaring An Emergency." C. Authorized the City Manager to execute an annual contract with the North Texas Commission. MAYOR DODD RECOGNIZED FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER RAY FLAHERTY, CHAIRMAN OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WHO PRESENTED THE GREATER DALLAS COUNTY MOBILITY STUDY REPORT. Mr. Flaherty gave a report on the transportation needs and problems in the Farmers Branch area and asked that the Chamber of Commerce be given the opportunity to show a slide program of these transportation needs and problems at the next City Council meeting in August. ITEM NO. C.1-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ZONING SHOULD BE CHANGED FROM EXISTING ZONING TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PD ZONING ALLOWING CERTAIN USE. REQUESTED FOR THE PROPERTY BEGINNING AT STEMMONS FREEWAY AND THE NORTH CITY LIMITS, THENCE SOUTH ALONG Vol. 37, Page 107. STEMMONS FREEWAY TO THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS, THENCE EAST ALONG HE CITY LIMITS LINE TO FORD ROAD, PROCEEDING NORTH ALONG FORD ROAD ACROSS RAWHIDE CREEK, NORTH ALONG PEPPERWOOD EXTENDED TO HAVENHURST, WEST TO BEE STREET, NORTH ALONG BEE STREET TO A POINT 250' NORTH OF WICKER STREET TO COOKS CREEK, NORTH ALONG COOKS CREEK TO THE EASEMENT LINE BEHIND THE HOMES ON THE WEST SIDE OF BEE STREET AND NORTH TO THE CITY LIMITS, AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 345 ACRES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor- mation from an administration memo. This item is a continuation of the July 26, 1982 meeting. The item was continued to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Study Committee the opportunity to hold a joint meeting to consider the standards for the Old Downtown Farmers Branch study area. Mayor Dodd asked Mr. Seiley to come forward and address the City Council. Mr. Seiley gave a report on the July 28 meeting between the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Study Committee. Mr. Seiley described the standards that were recom- mended for the PD areas during the meeting and suggested that the City Council make a resolution to begin capital improvements in the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Study Area. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion to the audience. The following spoke: Ms. Barbara Blackburn, 14005 Bee Street, stated that the property owners in and adjacent to the rezoning area along Bee Street requested that no truck traffic signs be erected at the north end of Bee Street at Valwood and at the south end of Wicker Street to stop truck traffic along that street. Ms. Blackburn stated that with this traffic sign request the property owners she represented were in favor of the zoning change. Mr. John Oeschner, 5515 Purdue of Dallas, expressed concern about the uses allowed in PD-35. He felt that the PD-35 area should allow office and retail uses instead of the office use proposed. He stated that there were not enough people in the area to generate restaurant and retail uses. Councilman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The public hearing was closed. Councilwoman Dingman commented that it might be helpful to have an official reference to additional guidelines in the ordinance. She stated that she had attended the July 28 meeting between the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Study Committee and felt that the standards were acceptable to the people that were at the meeting that night. Her main concern had been that the residential areas adjacent to the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Vol. 37, Page 108. Study Area would have high rise buildings located behind them, but this objection had been addressed by limiting the buildings to two stories. Councilman Blair asked how the request by the citizens for no truck traffic signs along Bee Street should be handled. Mayor Dodd suggested that the request be a separate motion from the zoning change to include other items of concern such as a no truck zones. Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to approve the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Study Committee's recommendations with the considerations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission by adopting the following captioned ordinances: Ordinance No. 1387 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended; By Amending The Zoning District Classification Of The Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By The City Limits Line; On The West By Centerline Of Stemmons Freeway; On The South By Centerline Of Valley View Lane; And On The East By Denton Drive, The MKT Railroad Tracks And Denton Drive; From The Current Zoning District Classification Of Light Industrial (LI) To Planned Development Zoning District Number Thirty (PD-30), Allowing Office And Light Industrial Uses; Establishing Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 30; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Ordinance No. 1388 - "An Ordinance of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended; By Amending The Zoning District Classification Of The Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By Valley View Lane; On The West Stemmons Freeway; On The South By Farmers Branch Lane; On Denton Drive On The East; From The Current Zoning District Classification Of Light Industrial (LI) And Planned Development/Commercial (PD-5(C)), To Planned Development Zoning District Number Thirty-One (PD-31), Allowing Office And Planned Development Uses; Establishing Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 31; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Ordinance No. 1389 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended; By Amending The Zoning District Classification of The Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By Farmers Branch Lane; On The West By Stemmons Freeway; On The South By The City Limits Line; And On The East By Denton Road; Vol. 37, Page 109. From The Current Zoning District Classification Of Light Industrial (LI) To Planned Development Zoning District Number 32 (PD-32), Allowing Office And Light Industrial Uses; Establishing Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 32; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Ordinance No. 1390 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended; By Amending The Zoning District Classification Of The Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By The City Limits Line; On The South By Havenhurst; On The East By Bee Street, Wicker Street, Cooks Creek Channel, And Easement Just West Of Residential Lots Fronting On Bee Street, From The Current Zoning District Classification Of Light Industrial (LI), And Local Retail (LR-2), To Planned Development Zoning District Number 33 (PD-33), Allowing Light Industrial, Single Family, And Commercial Uses; Establishing Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 33; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Ordinance No. 1391 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended: By Amending The Zoning District Classification Of The Tract Of Land Bounded By Havenhurst Street, Denton Road, Valley View Lane And The West Property Lines Of The Homes Facing Nestle Street, From The Current Zoning District Classification of PD-5, MF-3, R-6 And LR-2, To Planned Development Zoning District Number Thirty-Four (PD-34), Allowing Commercial, Multi-Family And Local Retail Uses; Establishing Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 34; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Ordinance No. 1392 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended; By Amending The Zoning District Classification Of The Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By Valley View Lane; On The West By Denton Road; On The South By Rawhide Creek; And On The East By A Line Extended South From The Easement Line Behind The Residences On The West Side Of Nestle Street, Extending To Rawhide Creek; From The Current Zoning District Classification Of PD-5, Office, 1AF-3, And R-6 To Planned Development Zoning District Number Thirty-Five (PD-35), Allowing Office, Local Retail (LR-1, LR-2) And Townhouse Uses; Establishing Vol. 37, Page 110. Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 35; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Ordinance No. 1393 - "An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas As Heretofore Amended; By Amending The Zoning District Classification Of The Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By Rawhide Creek; On The West By Denton Drive; On The South By The City Limits Line; And On The West By Ford Road; From The Current Zoning District Classification Of R-4, R-2 (H), R-6, And PD-5, To Planned Development Zoning District Number Thirty-Six (PD-36), Allowing Single Family Residential Uses; Establishing Development Standards For PD Zoning District Number 36; Providing A Saving Clause; Providing Injunctive Relief; Providing For Severability; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars; Providing An Effective Date; And Declaring An Emergency." Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. The City Council commended the members of the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Study Committee and Doug Creer, City Planner, for their work on the Old Downtown Farmers Branch Area. Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to remove the moratorium on the Old Downton Farmers Branch Area. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to pass a resolution to initiate capital improvements in the Old Downton Farmers Branch Area in an appropriate manner and time. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. Councilman Blair made a motion to instruct the City Staff to study and erect the proper signage that would prohibit truck traffic along Bee Street from Wicker Street to Valwood Parkway and have the appropriate ordinance prepared for the next Council meeting. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. ITEM NO. C.2-HEAR PRESENTATION FROM CITIZENS OF THE OAKBROOK AREA FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OAKBROOK PARKWAY. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administration memo. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mrs. Sue Bloom, of 3414 Gatwick Place. Vol. 37, Page 111. Mrs. Bloom gave a description of the Oakbrook area and presented a request on behalf of the Citizens for a Beautiful Oakbrook. She asked that the citizens of the Oakbrook area and City Council and Parks and Recreation Department be given a chance to work together to make improvements to the Oakbrook area. Mrs. Bloom explained that the Oakbrook property owners would like to see the medians and right-of-ways sprinklered and planted with grass, shrubs and trees; and secondly, the beautification of Oakbrook lake and park. Mrs. Bloom requested that $50,000 from the 1982-83 budget be used for the first phase of the development of the medians and right-of-ways on Oakbrook Parkway. She displayed pictures of the entrance off Webb Chapel and compared them with the unimproved medians to the east. Mrs. Pat Allen, 3117 Goldenoak, representing the homeowners of the Oakbrook Townhouses, came forward to request the improvement of the medians in the Oakbrook area. Mrs. Bloom stated that they felt that $50,000 was a starting figure for the most immediate needs and were not sure how much the median irrigation and reclamation of Oakbrook Lake would cost but that they did wish to be considered in the 1982-83 budget. Maintenance of the present area was discussed. After some discussion of the cost of improvements requested, Councilman Glancy made a motion to instruct the Staff to set $62,000 in the 1982-83 budget for the initial phase of landscaping for the medians and, if additional funds are available, begin the next phase. After some discussion of studying the request, Councilman Glancy withdrew the motion. There was discussion by the members of the Council that the Staff meet with the Oakbrook homeowners' representative and come up with a phased plan and estimates of the cost. Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to include the first phase of landscaping of the Oakbrook medians and right-of-ways for con- sideration in the 1982-83 budget. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-HEAR PRESENTATION BY FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS ON THE STORM DRAINAGE STUDY. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. Freese and Nichols, Inc., consulting engineers, were hired by the City to perform a Storm Drainage Study. Mr. Lee Freese and Mr. Jerry Fleming of Freese and Nichols will make a report to the City Council of the work performed on the Storm Drainage and their findings. Vol. 37, Page 112. Mayor Dodd asked Mr. Lee Freese to come forward and address the City Council. Mr. Freese introduced Mr. Michael Bennet, project engineer, and Mr. Jerry Fleming. Mr. Fleming made a presentation giving the results of valuating the flooding potential on major drainageways within the City. The results of this evaluation will provide the City with a current flood plain management program and a comprehensive stream improvement program identifying specific flood relief facilities. Streams included in the study are Cooks Branch Creek, Rawhide Creek and Farmers Branch Creek. This study provides data updating flood maps needed for flood plain management by the City and for flood insurance administered under the National Flood Insurance Progam. Flood control improvements for each stream have been evaluated and are presented for consideration of funding in Capital Improvement Programs. These improvements have been prioritized to identify those projects which are considered essential for flood relief. Implementation of these proposed improvement plans for Cooks Branch Creek, Rawhide Creek and Farmers Branch Creek should provide flood control to either reduce or eliminate flooding at most of the problem areas throughout the City. These proposed improvements are based on the 100-year frequency flood and the assumption that the entire drainage area is totally developed. The possible combinations of solutions for flood relief are unlimited. The recommended solutions are general applications for flood control projects and are general planning purposes. The proposed improvements for each stream, including channel improvements and bridges to be replaced and/or modified was discussed. Mr. Fleming stated that the study was based on the amount of land removed from the flood plain and the number of facilities removed from the flood plain based upon the costs required to make that improve- ment. He stated that they are trying to give the greatest amount of protection for the dollar spent. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Jerry Smith, 2508 Rugby Lane. Mr. Smith stated that he would be glad to give up a portion of his back yard to keep the area from flooding. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Bob Linker who asked when the report would be available for viewing and where. Mayor Dodd stated that the report would be on file at the Library and the City Hall for viewing and a copy could be purchased at the City Hall. Mayor Dodd recognized John Glasschroeder, of Arawak Place. Mr. Glasschroeder asked whether the 300 acre triangular tract of land that had some impact upon the flood plain be identified. Mr. Fleming stated that the tract of land was located in the Town of Addison. Mr. Glasschroeder then asked what impact the building of 2100 condominiums on the southeast corner of Beltline and Marsh have on the flood Vol. 37, Page 113. Mr. Powell stated that they had had a meeting with FAA and Charlie Taylor, the local FAA representative in Dallas, had inspected the field and given T.V. Corporation written permission to go ahead with the stunt. No action on this item was taken by the Council. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-DISCUSS APPROPRIATE CONDUCT OF FARMERS BRANCH COUNCIL MEMBERS WITH THE CITY OF ADDISON. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by stating that the Town of Addison had invited the members of the City Council of Farmers Branch to a fish fry Friday night. Mayor Dodd stated that he thought that the fish fry was to be a social but because of items that could possibly come under discussion at the fish fry he felt a notice of the meeting should be posted as outlined in the Open Meeting Act. Mayor Dodd stated that he had talked with Mayor Jerry Redding who was in agreement and he is to bring the matter before his Council so that correct procedures would be followed in advertising through the media. Mayor Dodd stated that Mayor Redding had postponed the meeting for weather reasons and is to reschedule the meeting with proper adver- tising. There was some discussion of whether a social function of the City Council was considered a part of the Open Meetings Act and of the fact that notices were not posted when Council attended organizational meetings such as the Texas Municipal League, National League of Cities, Chamber meetings, etc. City Attorney, John Boyle, explained that the Open Meeting Act addressed that a quorum of the City Council members meeting to discuss or take action on public business requires the posting of notice of that meeting. Mr. Boyle stated that if a quorum was present at the meeting of the two City Councils and public business was discussed, there might be a question as to whether public notice of the meeting should have been given. Mayor Dodd stated that the intent of his bringing this up was to have a good meeting between the two councils in a social atmosphere with the ability to discuss ideas and concerns. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER SCHEDULING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDED CHARTER REVISIONS. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Councilwoman Dingman. Councilwoman Dingman suggests the date of August 30 or September 13 for the public hearing in order to have the election in January. Vol. 37, Page 115. control. Mr. Fleming stated that when studying the area they had made the assumption that the entire area was totally developed so that the maximum anticipated run-off would be experienced. Mr. Glasschroeder then asked whether the roads under current construc- tion were being built to coincide with flood control. Mayor Dodd felt that this question could be best answered in the study session. Mayor Dodd asked if the flood insurance maps were being prepared. Mr. Fleming stated that the maps were being prepared. Mr. Fleming stated that they did not forsee any significant change. Mayor Dodd asked if there was anymore discussion. No one spoke. Mayor Dodd then concluded the discussion and stated that there would be a study session conducted on the Drainage Study. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST TO CLOSE LUNA ROAD FOR THIS WEEKEND AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. On this date it was requested by Mr. M. N. Furr, Security Coordinator for T.V. Corporation of Dallas, to make an emergency appearance before the City Council to request the closing of Luna Road between Valley View and 635 this Saturday and Sunday, August 7th and 8th, for the purpose of filming a movie. The Staff recommended that the City Council approve the closing of Luna Road on Saturday and Sunday, August 7th and 8th, between Valley View and 635, with conditions. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. M. N. Furr, of 14417 Forestdale in Farmers Branch. Mr. Furr stated that their original intention was to ask the City Council to close Luna Road. The proposal before the City Council now was to construct a special effects sign board one-quarter of a mile off Luna Road on private property. Mr. Furr stated that they would like to use off-duty Farmers Branch Policemen for crowd control. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Gary Powell, 1810 Securr in Irving, stunt coordinator for T.V. Corporation. Mr. Powell stated that they had asked for the closing of Luna Road to protect the stunt people and for the safety of the general public while the stunts are being performed. He stated that an airplane, motorcycle and car were involved in the stunt. Mr. Powell stated that the stunts would be performed on private property one-quarter mile off Luna Road and that the airplane would not touch down on the property. He stated that they would rehearse on Saturday and would do their filming on Sunday. The City Attorney, John Boyle, stated that the City did not need to take any action since the request to close Luna Road had been withdrawn. He stated that the FAA would be involved with flying regu- lations and insurance. Vol. 37, Page 114. Councilwoman Dingman stated that the dates for public hearing had been discussed before and she felt that the date of August 30 or September 13 for the public hearing would give plenty of time for advertising before an election in January. After some discussion, Councilwoman Dingman made a motion that a public hearing be called for October 4, the first Council meeting in October. to consider the recommended Charter amendments. Councilman Johnson asked to include in the motion that all the notifi- cation possible such as advertising to the public in newspapers, the newsletter, on cable television and at a meeting at the Library that would not incur extra costs to the City should be used. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion and amendment with all mem- bers voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER RESOLUTION #82-011 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO SET A TAX RATE FOR 1982-83. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an administrative memo. The City has received a new tax roll from the Dallas County Appraisal District. The total assessed value for Farmers Branch on July 21, 1982 was $2, 331,203,718.00. This figure is subject to additional changes prior to the certification of our tax rolls. The City Staff has estimated the 40% homestead exemption granted by the City Council will further reduce the July 21, 1982 assessed values by $164,000,000.00 This adjustment will reduce the total assessed value to $2,167,203,718.00. The effective tax rate calculation as required by state law will pro- duce an effective tax rate of $.3048 per $100.00 of assessed value. The total tax levy using the calculated effective tax rate will be approximately $6,605,638.00 using a 100% collection factor. Using a 95% collection factor would reduce the levy to $6,275,356.00. Subtracting the debt service requirements of $1,454,643.00 provides $4,820,713.00 for General Fund operations. This compares with the current year estimates of $4,856,688.00. After some discussion, Councilman Weidinger made a motion to adopt Resolution #82-011 calling for a public hearing on August 30, 1982 to consider the tax rate for 1982-1983 fiscal year.Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with Councilmembers Weidinger, Johnson, Blair and Glancy voting "aye" and Councilwoman Dingman voting "nay". The motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING A UNIFORM POLICY FOR PLACEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH SIGNS. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information Vol. 37, Page 116. from an administrative memo. It appears to be advisable to adopt a uniform policy for placement of Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs after a watch program has been organized and installation of Watch Sings has been requested. The proposed Resolution states that signs furnished by an organization will be installed by the City. Chairman of an organization must attest that over 50% of the homes lying within the boundaries where signs are requested are participating in the program. It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution #82-010 adopting a uniform policy for the placement of Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs. After some discussion relating to the type of sign desired, Councilman Johnson made a motion to Resolution #82-010 that adopts a uniform policy for the placement of Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs and adopt the "eye sign" incorporating the warning "Farmers Branch is a Crime Watch Community". Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER PASSING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE 1982-83 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL n T C~MT]T0M Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Dodd. The proposed 1983 budget of the DCAD recommends expenditures of $8,743,009.00. This compares with 1982 budget of $8,193,282.00. There was a proposed contingency of $150,000.00. Salaries have increased in the proposed budget in escess of 13%. The proposed budget provides no comparison with estimated expenditures for 1982 only the orginal proposed budget. After some discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution #82-012 that the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch oppose the 1982-83 fiscal year budget of the Dallas County Appraisal District. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with Councilmembers Johnson, Weidinger, Blair and Glancy voting "aye". Councilwoman Dingman voted "nay". The motion carried 4 to 1. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mayor Dodd asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to make a comment. No one spoke. Mayor Dodd announced that the next meeting date for the City Council would be August 30, 1982. Vol. 37, Page 117. MAYOR DODD 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. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. Discuss Personnel Matters - Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(g) The Addison Council Fish Fry Invitation was discussed. b. Discuss Land Acquisition - Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(f) Nothing was discussed. C. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation - Article 6252-17, Sec. 2(g) The City Attorney, John Boyle, gave an up to date status report on the pending litigation of the City. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Nothing was discussed. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Nothing was discussed. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.4-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Nothing was discussed. Mayor Dodd announced that the Council will hold a Study Session in the Council Chambers August 17, 1982 at 7:30 A.M. to discuss the drainage report received by Freese and Nichols; and a Study Session at the Centre Plaza Hotel will be held August 28, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. to study the budget. Vol. 37, Page 118. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. Councilman Weidinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. The meeting of August 2, 1982 was adjourned at 11:12 P.M. Vol. 37, Page 119. t~ City Se retary V