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1982-11-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1982 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Members C John Dodd Carol Dingman David Blair Fred Johnson Bill Glancy Herb Weidinger 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 November 15, 1982 to order at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was televised. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION. Councilman Fred Johnson gave the invocation. MAYOR DODD RECOGNIZED THE MEMBERS WHO WERE PRESENT OF BOY SCOUT PACK 711 MCLAUGHLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE SCOUT MASTER, JOHN GLASSCHROEDER. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD. Mayor Dodd presented Michael J. Osborne, of the Fire Department, a 15 year service award. EMERGENCY ITEM DECLARED. Councilman Johnson made a motion to declare an emergency and place on the agenda as Item No. C.5 "Consider Granting a Construction Easement to Trinity River Authority and Take Appropriate Action". Councilman Volume 38, Page 60. lJ' Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.3-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. The following pre- sented applications. Bill Thompson, 4301 Belclaire in Dallas, presented an application to the Council desiring to serve on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Flood Control District. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-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. Councilman Blair made a motion, Councilman Glancy seconding, all voting "aye", that the following consent items be approved: a. Approved the minutes of the November 1, 1982 regular meeting. b. Authorized the City Manager to sign a Developer's Contract and accepted a hold harmless agreement with Joseph Bough for Stewco Development Subdivision No. 9. C. Approved the request for final plat approval of Stewco Development Subdivision No. 9 located on the south side of Richland Avenue approximately two hundred feet east of Denton Drive. d. Awarded the bid for one Power Rescue Tool for the Fire Department to Texas Firefighters & Safety Equipment Co. in the amount of $8,806.16. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE FARMERS BRANCH BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by recognizing Mr. Bill Binford, 12460 Wood Manor. Mr. Binford stated that he was Chairman of the Economic Development Committee of the Farmers Branch Business Chamber Vol. 38, Page 61 of Commerce. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce was wanting to publish and distribute brochures to encourage development of the Farmers Branch area. Mr. Binford stated that proposals had been received to develop 10,000 high-quality brochures and 10,000 smaller mass-distributing brochures for $35,000. He requested allocation of $35,000. from the Hotel/Motel tax fund to purchase these brochures. 1 There was discussion among Councilmembers concerning the distribution of the brochures and the number of brochures that may be needed by the two Chambers and the City. Mr. Binford stated that the project had a time factor working against it because of the attractiveness of the pictures taken in the winter season. After more discussion of the possible demands for the brochures, Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to appropriate the amount not to exceed $45,000 from the Hotel/Motel tax fund for brochures to be purchased by the City for distribution by the City and the Farmers Branch Business Chamber of Commerce and the the Four City Chamber, if they so desire. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2.-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING ON A 4.5 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VALLEY VIEW LANE WEST OF MIDWAY ROAD FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING OF MF-2 TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT ALLOWING OFFICE USES AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTIVE BY REASON OF LAND USE AND HEIGHT Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor- mation from an Administrative memo. The Ryan Companies are requesting an amendment to the zoning classification on the property located on the south side of Valley View Lane and west of Midway Road from its current zoning of MF-2 to a Planned Development zoning district allowing office uses with the floor area ratio and height standards to be established on the site plan. The applicant has also submitted a site plan for consideration, indicating the construction of a fourteen (14) story office building and a six (6) level parking structure. The zoning amendment and site plan approval is required before building permits can be issued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the request be denied. Mayor Dodd recognized Paxson Glenn, vice-president of Ryan Companies. Mr. Glenn presented the request for zoning change on the 4.5 acre tract of land. Mr. Glenn gave a brief history of the property. He stated that the estimated value of the property was $30,000,000. Vol. 38, Page 62. Mayor Dodd recognized Terry Watson, of DeShazo, Starek & Tang, Inc., traffic engineers. Mr. Watson gave information of the traffic impact on the area. Councilmembers discussed routes of traffic to and from the develop- ment, the amount of traffic generated by the development and the pro- posed improvements to the Midway intersection. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Wayne Caldwell, 4018 Kerr Circle. Mr. Caldwell stated that he was disturbed about the traffic coming off LBJ at Midway in the east bound lane turning left. He questioned the need for this building in the area. Mr. Caldwell questioned whether funds earned from this building would actually benefit Farmers Branch. Mayor Dodd asked for a show of hands opposed to the building being constructed. There were 28 hands raised. Mayor Dodd then asked for a show of hands in favor of the building being constructed. There were 3 or 4 hands raised. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. John Glasschroeder, 3322 Arawak. Mr. Glasschroeder stated that he did not believe that high-rise office buildings should be constructed next to residential areas. He requested that the City Council vote against the construction of the office building. Mayor Dodd recognized Mrs. Barbara Sinclair, 4019 Kerr. Mrs. Sinclair stated that she represented 34 residents on Kerr Court, Kerr Circle and Kerr Trail East. She stated that the residents objected to the traffic increase that the development would bring. Mrs. Sinclair stated that the residents were concerned about the way the area was being developed. She stated that the residents objected to zoning the area commercial. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Dick Sinclair, 4019 Kerr. Mr. Sinclair stated that the traffic study should not be finished until the Mobil Oil Research and Development building is completely constructed. He stated that the traffic generated from this building would make a large difference to the area. Mayor Dodd recognized City Manager, Paul West. Mr. West stated that the projections as stated in the P.A.W.A. traffic study were for the future years 1990 and 2000. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Keith Simmons, partner with Harwick K. Smith, Architects. Mr. Simmons stated that his company had two designs for a building. He stated that they had reduced the project from a 490,000 sq. ft. 22 story building to a 308,168 sq. ft. 14 story building. Mr. Simmons gave information on landscaping, architectural features and traffic expectations for the property. Vol. 38, Page 63. There being no one else to speak, Councilman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. Councilmembers discussed the recent P.A.W.A. traffic study, commercial development of the City, tax base being low due to commercial develop- ment and the development infringing on the residential area. Councilman Johnson made a motion to deny the request for a zoning change for the land located on the south side of Valley View Lane west of Midway Road from MF-2 to a planned development zoning district allowing office uses. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with Councilmembers Johnson, Weidinger and Dingman voting "aye", and Councilmembers Blair and Glancy voting "nay". The motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ON A TRACT OF LAND BOUNDED BY LBJ FREEWAY ON THE SOUTH SIDE; SIMONTON ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE; MIDWAY ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE; AND INWOOD ROAD ON THE EAST SIDE FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING OF LI TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND ANY OTHER DISTRICT WHICH IS MORE RESTRICTIVE BY REASON OF LAND USE AND HEIGHT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing by giving the following infor- mation from an Administrative memo. On January 18, 1982, the City Council directed public hearings be called to consider rezoning the subject area from its current zoning of Light Industrial to a Planned Development zoning district. The public hearing has been continued several times due to actions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to allow time for a traffic study of the City to be completed and sub- mitted to the City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission recom- mends to the City Council that the zoning be amended as follows: 1. The area bounded by Midway Road, Welch Road, Simonton Road and the railroad spur, parallel to, and just south of McEwen Road not be rezoned. 2. The area bounded by Midway Road, Welch Road, I.H. 635E and the railroad spur, parallel to and just south of McEwen Road be rezoned from Light Industrial to a Planned Development district allowing office uses and planned development stan- dards and allowing a lot coverage of 60% and allowing an "automobile dealership" as an allowable use. 3. The area bounded by Welch Road, Inwood Road, Simonton Road, and I.H. 635E be rezoned from Light Industrial to a Planned Development district allowing uses and standards and allowing an "automobile dealership" as an allowable use, and excluding the approximate 3 acre tract owned by the Trammel Crow Co. Vol. 38, Page 64. from the proposed standards and allowing the standards and conditions on the 3 acre tract as granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The City Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation be adopted with the exception that the three acre tract, owned by Trammel Crow Co., not be excluded from the proposed planned development uses and standards and that the standards approved subject to conditions by the Zoning Board of Adjustment not be applied to the three acre tract. Mayor Dodd recognized Director of Community Services and Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Tom Scales. Mr. Scales stated that there had been an increase in development of the LBJ and Dallas North Parkway corridors. He stated that, due to this development, the City Staff had requested that public hearings be called to amend the zoning for the area. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. D. E. Hawes, planning consultant for Hartford Insurance. Mr. Hawes stated that Hartford Insurance was in favor of the development of Plan "C" and supported the proposed ordi- nance. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Donald Reece, with Triland Intl. Corp. located at 5400 LBJ. Mr. Reece stated that he supported the changes to Area "B", especially the 60 percent lot coverage. He suggested a modification to Area "B" to include a 4 to 1 floor area ratio applied to the principal use only and not parking. He also suggested that the parking standards applied in Area "C" apply also to Area "B". Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Steve Burkett, with Trammell Crow. Mr. Burkett stated that Trammell Crow would follow through with the pro- perty improvements as soon as the zoning for the property was assured. Mr. Burkett stated that he supported the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. John Walsh, with Trammell Crow. Mr. Walsh stated that in the area at Simonton following the rail spur there are two buildings that Trammell Crow would like to request remain within LI standards. Councilman Weidinger made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. There followed a discussion by Councilmembers concerning the traffic circulation plan and changes to the different areas. Vol. 38, Page 65. Councilman Johnson made a motion that no change in zoning be made to Area "A" as it exists in Exhibit "A" on attached sketch. Councilman Blair seconded the motion. Councilwoman Dingman asked to add the amendment to waive the 18 month waiting period for resubmitting a zoning change request. The amend- ment was accepted with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. There followed a lengthy discussion on Area "B" on Exhibit "A" con- cerning the density, traffic and the plans and differences in the areas. Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to table Area "B" for further study. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with Councilmembers Dingman and Weidinger voting "aye" and Councilmembers Johnson, Blair and Glancy voting "nay". The motion failed by a 3 to 2 vote. Councilman Johnson made a motion to instruct the Staff to prepare an ordinance to rezone Area "B" from a LI zoning district to a planned development zoning district allowing office uses and planned development standards, lot coverage not to exceed 50% and allowing an auto dealership use and bring back before the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Blair seconded the motion and asked to amend that any development below grade would be excluded from the Floor Area Ratio. Councilman Johnson accepted the amendment. The motion and amendment carried unanimously. Councilman Johnson made a motion that the entire Area "C", as designated in Exhibit "A", zoning be changed as recommended by the City Staff. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. MAYOR DODD CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. REQUESTED BY FEDERAL SIGN COMPANY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13675 STEMMONS FREEWAY IN THE PD-25 LI ZONING nTSTRTCT_ Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. Federal Sign is requesting approval to construct a 30' high pole sign on the property located at 13675 Stemmons Freeway in the PD-25 (LI) zoning district. The sign will be a general business sign identifying the Rick Home Furnishing Store located on the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recom- mends that the request be approved as submitted. Vol. 38, Page 66. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Stacy Stewart, representative of Stewco Development, developer of the property. Mr. Stewart explained that the request for a pole sign was for better visibility. After some discussion, Councilman Blair made a motion to approve the request by Federal Sign Co. for a pole sign for the property located at 13675 Stemmons Freeway in the PD-25 (LI) zoning district. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-CONSIDER GRANTING CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. The Trinity River Authority has requested that the City of Farmers Branch grant them a temporary construction easement on the property dedicated to the City in Valwood Park-Farmers Branch, Phase One for a site for a sewage lift station. The temporary construction easement would be used during the construc- tion of the T.R.A. relief sanitary sewer main. T.R.A. is trying to finalize all of its easement acquisitions so that no undue complica- tions in its request for funds will be encountered. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Blair, a second by Councilman Glancy, all voting "aye", granted the Trinity River Authority a temporary construction easement on the side of the Valwood Park Lift Station for the construction of the T.R.A. submit a letter to the City agreeing to minimize any inconveniences to the construc- tion of the lift station and pay for any damages to the lift station caused by construction of the T.R.A. relief main. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER ORDINANCE #1412 CALLING A BOND ELECTION CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF PROPERTY PURCHASE FOR MUNICIPAL USE AVE) TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. The property in question is located behind the Valwood Shopping Center and is owned by Mr. Brovont. The City Attorney has alternate ordinances for City Council consideration. The City Attorney will detail for the Council the proposition and effect of each alternate ordinance at the City Council briefing session prior to the Council meeting. Mr. Brovont has offered by letter to sell the property to the City for $1,650,000.00 cash. The City Staff anticipates a need to sell a maximum of $1,700,000.00 in Certificates of Obligation to cover the purchase price and selling expense. Based on the current tax rolls, the debt service on a five year sale of C.O.'s would require an increase in our tax rate of approximately $.023. Vol. 38, Page 67. Mayor Dodd recognized City Attorney, John Boyle. Mr. Boyle gave an explanation of the different wordings of the ordinances submitted and their purposes. After discussion concerning the bond issue, alternative financing and of establishing uses of the property, Councilman Johnson made a motion to submit a bond election to the voters to purchase the property located behind the Valwood Shopping Center in the amount of $1,700,000.00 plus an amount for development for park and recreation purposes. The motion died for a lack of second. Councilmembers discussed authorizing a committee to study the cost of developing a park for that area. Mayor Dodd recognized Ms. Shirley Holy, 13906 Dennis. Ms. Holy stated that she represented a group of people that had signed a petition in favor of purchasing the property for a park. She stated that the City needed practice fields, jogging paths, drinking fountains and trees. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. John Glasschroeder, 3322 Arawak. Mr. Glasschroeder stated that he was not in favor of building a city garage. He stated that he felt that the property should be graded and hydromulched. Mr. Glasschroeder stated that a citizen's committee should be formed to study the feasibility of turning this property into a park. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Carl Fleming, 12906 Mitchwin. Mr. Fleming stated that he hoped that the park would not be so good that it would attract other communities. He also wanted to stress that Councilman Johnson was making a point to tell the citizens that the $1.7 million dollar figure was just a beginning figure and that to develop a park would take much more money. Mayor Dodd recognized Ms. Rutha Shackleford, 13635 Rawhide Parkway. Ms. Shackleford stated that she felt that a specific use for the land should be determined. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Paul Hare, 13612 Dennis. Mr. Hare stated that he did not object to the purchase of the property for park pur- poses but did not want the problems of some parks, such as noise, dust and lights. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Hollis Davis, 3005 Longmeade. Mr. Davis stated that he was in favor of the City purchasing this property as soon as possible for an immediate recreation use and a future city development. Mayor Dodd recognized Dennis Holy, 13906 Dennis. Mr. Holy stated that he felt that an amount for development of the park was not necessary at this time. L__J Vol. 38, Page 68. Mayor Dodd recognized Norman Harding, 2859 Joanna. Mr. Harding stated that the property was being used as a park now and that the bond elec- tion should be for a park use. Councilmembers discussed having two different propositions on the bond election, one on the $1.7 million for purchase of the property and the second on development of the property. After more discussion of appointing a study committee to determine a reasonable use and amount for the use, Councilman Johnson made a motion that the Council assign to the Park and Recreation Board the responsibility of making a recommendation to the Council, that the Park and Recreation Board be augmented by a committee of interested citizens working with the Parks and Recreation Board, that the commit- tee not be more than ten in number and appointed by the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and bring back to the Council at the December 6 meeting. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER CO-SPONSORING A RECEPTION FOR THE INTERIM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. The cities of Addison, Carrollton and Farmers Branch are being asked to co-sponsor a reception for the Interim Regional Transportation Authority. Approximately 150 to 200 representatives of the business, hotel, developer and banking com- munity will be present to show their support for the Katy I-35 transit corridor from downtown Dallas to the north boundary line of Carrollton. Total cost of reception will be approximately $6,000.00 to be shared equally with the above-mentioned three cities. Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to approve the expenditure of $2,000.00 for co-sponsoring with the cities of Addison and Carrollton a reception for the IRTA and the money be appropriated from the Hotel/Motel Tax Funds. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF $7,000,000 OF CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVENUE BONDS SYSCO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. The Industrial Development Corporation met Thursday, November 11, 1982 to consider the request for Official Approval of the Sysco project. The Board and City Council has already passed a resolution and executed an Inducement Agreement for Sysco. Mayor Dodd recognized City Attorney, John Boyle. Mr. Boyle explained that Sysco Foods was making an expansion to their plant. Vol. 38, Page 69. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Peter Higgs, of 2977 Selma and vice-president of Sysco Foods. Mr. Higgs stated that Sysco Foods was anticipating another 150 more employees during the next 5 years. Councilman Johnson made a motion to adopt Resolution #82-013 approving agreements and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds of the City of Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation relating to the financing of an industrial or manufacturing project for Sysco Food Systems, Inc. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF $980,000 OF CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVENUE BONDS CENTURY PAPER COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. The Industrial Development Corporation met Thursday, November 11, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request for Official Approval of the Century Paper Company project. The Board and City Council have already passed a resolution and executed an Inducement Agreement for Centery Paper Company. Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Gary King, with First City National Bank in Houston. Mr. King stated that Century Paper Company will have an increase of about 20 to 30 jobs over the next three years. Councilman Blair made a motion to adopt Resolution #82-019 approving agreements and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds of the City of Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation relating to the financing of an industrial or manufacturing project for Century Paper Company. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR LIMESTONE SCREENINGS FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. Mayor Dodd opend the discussion by giving the following information from an Administrative memo. Five bid packets were mailed by cer- tified mail and five receipts of acceptance were returned to the City. Bid packets were mailed to Texas Industries, Gifford-Hill, Trinity Division-General Portland, Chico Crushed Stone and Vulcan Materials. Gifford-Hill and Vulcan Materials submitted bids. The City Staff asked for bids on a six month or twelve month basis. The City Staff recommends awarding the bid to Vulcan Materials and accepting their delivery price of the material at $6.92 per ton for a six month period. After some discussion, Councilman Johnson made a motion to award the bid to Vulcan Materials at $6.92 per ton for a six month period. Vol. 38, Page 70. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. ITEM NO. D.6-CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. No one spoke. 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 Appointments to the Library Board, Hospital Board, IRTA Representative and IDC Board were discussed. b. Discuss Land Acquisition The purchase of a building at the Landfill was discussed. C. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation No discussion THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Councilman Weidinger made a motion to reappoint the members of the Industrial Development Corporation Board, Mel Bailey, Jack Colbert, Bill Kivyta, Jack Shaw and Steve Beckham, to the Board for a two year term. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Weidinger made a motion to reappoint Phillip Hettich to a two year term on the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority Board. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. Vol. 38, Page 71. Councilman Johnson made a motion to reappoint Herb Weidinger as liaison to the Farmers Branch Hospital Authority Board. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all members voting "aye" with the exception of Councilman Weidinger who abstained. Councilman Johnson made a motion to appoint Jimmie Bradford to Place 7 of the Library Board to expire on May 1, 1984• Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. Councilman Blair made a motion to reappoint Joel Robuck as the Farmers Branch representative to the IRTA and instruct the Council to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Robuck. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. No action by the Council was necessary on this item. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. No action by the Council was necessary on this item. AGENDA ITEM N0. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. Councilman Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried. The meeting of November 15, 1982 was adjourned at 12:29 P.M. ley r John odd Vol. 38, Page 72.