1983-02-21 CC Minutes~I
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1983
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
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 February 21, 1983 to
order at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was televised.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION.
Student Director Stacy Lee Smith introduced the R. L. Turner High
School Symbany Choir and gave the invocation through song.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Dodd presented a 5 Year Service Award to Al Black of the
Community Services Department.
Mayor Dodd presented a 5 Year Service Award to Charles Bitsche of the
Parks Division.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.3-MAYOR'S AWARD.
Mayor Dodd presented Stacy Lee Smith an award for representing Farmers
Branch in the Texas Junior Miss Program and, through her academic abi-
lities, winning a scholarship.
Vol. 38, Page 136.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.4-CONSIDER PROCLAIMING MARCH 12-20 AS CLEAN UP
CAMPAIGN WEEK IN FARMERS BRANCH.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The City of Farmers Branch in conjunc-
tion with the R. L. Turner High School, will sponsor Clean Up Week for
the City of Farmers Branch March 12-20. Saturday, March 12, will
include a parade and a flea market. Students from R. L. Turner High
School will be donating time to the City in various projects with
citizens sponsoring them for an amount of money for each hour worked.
This community project will allow students to serve the City and also
to raise funds for their choral department's annual tour.
A slide presentation of last year's choir clean-up program was given
and Mayor Dodd introduced Vernon Smith, President of the Choir Booster
Club. Mr. Smith then introduced Stacy Smith, with the R. L. Turner
High School Choir. Ms. Smith thanked the City Council for their sup-
port in the past year and introduced officers of the choir.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to adopt a Proclamation declaring
March 12-20 as Spring Clean Up Week in Farmers Branch. Councilman
Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.3-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
Mayor Dodd announced the "Forward Farmers Branch Citizen Committee"
program and introduced Sam Frenkil, Chairman of "Forward Farmers
Branch". Mr. Frenkil stated that he appreciated the introduction and
wanted to affirm his support of the program expressed in the draft
documents for the long term goals for the city.
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 a board application to the Council.
Councilman Weidinger stated that he had met with a Dart (Dallas Area
Rapid Transit) representative and that a public hearing would be held
March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District
Administration Office. He urged citizens to attend the meeting and
vote August 13 on the transportation issues.
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
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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.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion, Councilman Blair seconding, all
voting "aye", that the following consent items be approved with Item
B.1.e being withdrawn as a Consent Item and being discussed after Item
D.11.
a. Approved the minutes of the February 7, 1983 regular meeting.
b. Approved the request by Bible Fellowship, Inc. for Final Plat
approval of Lot 1-R, Block A, J. H. Longmire's Addition
located on the southwest corner of Havenhurst Drive and
Goodland Street.
C. Approved the request by Vantage Properties for Final Plat
approval of Valwood Crossing located approximately two
hundred fifty feet (250') west of IH35E on the north side of
Valwood Parkway.
d. Approved the request by Martin L. Litwin for Final Plat
approval of the M.L.L. Addition located on the south side of
Valwood Parkway, the south side of Spring Valley Road and in
between Josey Lane and Denton Drive.
f. Authorized the advertisement for bids for renovation of Don
Showman Pool Filter System.
g. Authorized the advertisement for bids for 12" pipe and pipe
fittings for the Water Main Replacement Program
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1-PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL TO CITY COUNCIL FOR A
SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by stating that this item had been
placed on the agenda at the request of Mrs. Alice Ellett of the
American Association of Retired Persons.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mrs. Alice Ellett. Mrs. Ellett presented a
request for a senior citizen's center from the American Association of
Retired Persons.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Dan Dennis. Mr. Dennis described the loca-
tion of the property at Dennis and Valwood, the building on the pro-
perty and the amount of money involved to purchase the property. The
building is known as the Church of the Nazarene at 2773 Valwood Pkwy.
2.5 acres are involved in the request.
Vol. 38, Page 138.
After discussion concerning exclusive use of the property by senior
citizens and the overcrowded conditions of the recreation facilities,
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to instruct the City Staff to
investigate the physical soundness of the building and its feasibility
as a senior citizen center. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Dingman asked to amend the motion by directing the City
Attorney to see if Hotel/Motel Tax funds could be used in the purchase
or renovation of the building on Valwood Parkway for a senior citizen
center and to bring the item back March 14, 1983•
Councilman Weidinger accepted the amendment with all members voting
"aye". The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-CONSIDER REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN GUARANTY FOR
DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE BY SURTRAN TO THE HOTELS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. As of January 31, 1983, the Centre
Plaza-Holiday Inn, the Summit Hotel, the Hilton-LBJ Hotel are under
contract with Surtran for door-to-door service. Under this new
contract, the hotels have had to commit to 1,659 passengers or
$9,954.00 in revenue per month to Surtran. The hotels are requesting
that the City of Farmers Branch use the hotel tax revenues to assist
the hotels in the subsidy of Surtran not to exceed $6,000 per month
using the following revenue formula:
January - March 60% from City 40% from the hotels
April - June 50% from City 50% from the hotels
July - September 40% from City 60% from the hotels
The City Staff recommends that the City Council approve the expen-
diture of funds not to exceed $6,000 per month for subsidizing the
Surtran operation.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. David Simmons, representing Centre Plaza.
Mr. Simmons presented a request for the City's assistance in sub-
sidizing the Surtran service. Mr. Simmons stated that Mr. Chuck Wade
with the Hilton and Mr. Doug Lane with the Summit were also present.
There was discussion of the hotels providing parking for the users of
Surtran.
After pointing out that the local hotels/motels generated the
hotel/motel tax funds, Councilman Johnson made a motion to approve the
expenditure of funds not to exceed $6,000 per month for subsidizing
the Surtran operation and to authorize the City Manager and City
Attorney to execute an agreement to that effect. Councilman Weidinger
seconded the motion and asked to add the amendment that the
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hotels/motels provide adequate parking. Councilman Johnson accepted
the amendment with all members voting "aye". The motion carried
unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND TAKE
PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF INWUUD HUAD 1iETWL'BA ALYriA AURD
AND SPRING VALLEY ROAD IN THE PD-41 ZONING DISTRICT.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Beltway Development Co. is requesting
site plan approval of a three (3) phase development that includes four
(4) seven story office buildings; one (1) three story office building
and two (2) five level parking structures, for the property located
along the east side of Inwood Road between Alpha Road and Spring
Valley Road in the PD-41 zoning district. Site plan approval is
required before building permits may be issued. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council that the request be
approved with the following conditions:
1. That site plan (detailed development plan) approval is for
Phase 1 only. Phases 2 and 3 are considered conceptual
development plan approval only.
2. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan be brought back
before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council for approval prior to building permits being issued.
3. Covenants and restrictions be brought back before the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for
approval, prior to permits being issued.
4. The parking standards for Phases 2 and 3 be brought back
before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council for approval as part of detailed site plan approval
for Phases 2 and 3.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Daryl Snadon, representing Beltway
Development Co. Mr. Snadon stated that Beltway Development Co. wanted
final site plan approval for the entire site and would like approval
for a street cut to finalize toll road plans. He also stated that
Beltway Development Co. was asking for zoning to allow a drive-in
bank in Phase III.
Mayor Dodd recognized the Director of Community Services, Tom Scales.
Mr. Scales stated that the City Staff had no objections to approving
the entire site plan with the Planning and Zoning Commission con-
ditions 2, 3 and 4.
Vol. 38, Page 140.
Mayor Dodd stated that he would entertain a motion for site plan
approval for Phase I, II and III with the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendation including conditions 2, 3 and 4.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Norman Sheldon, with Clark-Walters Co. Mr.
Sheldon stated that his company had acquired 4000 sq. ft. of right-of-
way from Beltway Development Co. and would like the site plan approved
so that they could begin construction.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion to approve the detailed development
site plan and Planning and Zoning Commission conditions 2, 3 and 4.
Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried. The motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR DODD WITH THE CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCED THAT ITEMS
C.4, C.5, C. AND C.7 WOULD BE CONSIDERED AT THE SAME TIME.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
APPROVAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. REQUESTED BY THE CLARK-WALTERS
CO. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF DALLAS PARKWAY
BETWEEN SPRING VALLEY ROAD AND ALPHA ROAD IN THE PD-42 ZONING
DISTRICT.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE
CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
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WALTERS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF DALLAS PARKWAY BETWEEN ALPHA
AND SPRING VALLEY ROAD IN THE PD-42 ZONING DISTRICT.
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE
CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
PRIVATE CLUB AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. REQUESTED BY CLARK-WALTERS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF DALLAS PARKWAY BETWEEN
SPRING VALLEY ROAD AND ALPHA ROAD IN THE PD-42 ZONING DISTRICT.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The Clark-Walters Co. is requesting con-
ceptual development plan approval of a three (3) phase project that
indicates the proposed construction of one (1) three story athletic
facility, two (2) thirteen story office buildings, one (1) thirteen
story office or hotel building and two (2) parking structures.
Conceptual plan approval is required by Ordinance No. 1422 which
establishes the development standards for this property. The Planning
Vol. 38, Page 141.
DALLAS PARKWAY BETWEEN SPRING VALLEY ROAD AND ALPHA ROAD IN THE PD-42
ZONING DISTRICT.
and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council that the concep-
tual development plan be approved as submitted.
The Clark-Walters Co. is requesting site plan (detailed development
plan) approval of an athletic facility in Phase I, of the Farmers
Branch Center project located along the west side of Dallas Parkway
between Spring Valley Road and Alpha Road in the PD-42 zoning
district. Site plan (detailed development plan) approval is required
before a building permit can be issued. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends that the request be approved with the following
conditions:
1. The proposed project sign be removed from the site plan.
2. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan be brought back
before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
for approval prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being
issued.
The Clark-Walters Co. is requesting the specific use permit for a pri-
vate health club containing recreation, restaurant and parking uses.
Ordinance No. 1422 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific
use permit for a private health club in PD-42 zoning district. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the request for a spe-
cific use permit be approved as submitted.
The Clark-Walters Co. is requesting a specific use permit for a pri-
vate club for the property located along the west side of Dallas
Parkway between Spring Valley Road and Alpha Road. Ordinance No. 1422
of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a specific use permit to
operate a private club in the PD-42 zoning district. The private club
will be located within the restaurant servicing the private health
club. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that the request
for a specific use permit be approved as submitted.
Mayor Dodd opened the public hearing.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Norman Sheldon, representing Clark-Walters
Co. Mr. Sheldon stated that the Clark-Walters Co. would give a brief
presentation to the City Council beginning with a description of the
plans by Mr. Tom Clark. Mr. Sheldon then introduced Mr. Steve Berlin,
Staff Architect for Clark-Walters Co., who gave a description of the
design of the athletic facility, and Ms. Carol Ann Buldarsak, who gave
a description of the interior design. Mr. Sheldon next introduced Mr.
John Scogg, with the International Athletic Club, who gave a descrip-
tion of the equipment used and the types of exercise programs that
could be expected at the athletic facility, and Ms. Carol Walters,
traffic engineer with DeShazo, Sterrick and Tung, who gave an impact
traffic analysis.
Vol. 38, Page 142.
Mayor Dodd asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of
or in opposition to public hearing Items C.6 and C.7. No one spoke.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing.
Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting
"aye". The public hearing was closed.
There was discussion concerning the area where alcholic beverages
would be sold (restaurant and bar, meeting rooms, swimming area and
lounge) and the athletic and private club being separate memberships.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Kirk Williams, attorney for the
Clark-Walters Co. Mr. Williams stated that the private club mem-
bership requirements could be worked out with the City Council.
There was further discussion concerning the membership number and how
it would affect the traffic.
ACTION ON ITEM NO. C.4•
Councilman Johnson made a motion that the conceptual development plan
be approved as submitted. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion with
all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ACTION ON ITEM NO. C.5.
After discussion, Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to approve the
request for site plan with the following conditions:
1. The proposed project sign be removed from the site plan.
2. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan be brought back
before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
for approval prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being
issued.
Councilman Glancy seconded the motion. Councilwoman Dingman asked to
add the amendment to the motion to include the completion of the
access road in Phase I. Councilman Glancy accepted the amendment with
Councilmembers Dingman, Glancy, Johnson and Weidinger voting "aye" and
Councilman Blair voting "nay". The motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
ACTION ON ITEM NO. C.6.
After discussion, Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to grant a speci-
fic use permit for a private health club as submitted by adopting the
following captioned Ordinance No. 1433:
Vol. 38, Page 143.
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch, Texas, Amending The
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Of The City Of Farmers Branch,
Texas, As Heretofore Amended So As To Grant A Specific Use Permit
For A Private Health Club In The PD-42 Zoning District; Providing
For Conditions Of Operation; Providing A Penalty Of Fine Not To
Exceed The Sum Of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) For Each Offense;
Providing A Severability Clause; Providing For Injunctive Relief;
And Declaring An Emergency".
Councilman Glancy seconded the motion
Glancy and Weidinger voting "aye" and
voting "nay". The motion carried by
ACTION ON ITEM NO. C.7.
with Councilmembers Dingman,
Councilmembers Blair and Johnson
a 3 to 2 vote.
Councilman Johnson made a motion that the specific use permit for a
private club be denied. Councilman Blair seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Dingman stated that before making a decision on this item
the Farmers Branch citizens should have their opinions represented.
She stated that this request for a private club would be the first of
many that the Council would hear from the east and west sides of the
City and if the Council was going to hear these requests on a case-by-
case basis guidelines would be necessary. Councilwoman Dingman stated
that the guidelines were necessary so that developers would know what
the City Council considers reasonable. She stated that the guidelines
should exclude private clubs from residential areas and develop cri-
teria as to where, if anywhere, and under what circumstances that the
City of Farmers Branch would permit private clubs. Councilwoman
Dingman suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to
the City Council these guidelines after holding public hearings. She
also suggested that an active outreach program be initiated to get the
citizens and developers to express their opinions.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to table the consideration of this
request for a private club. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion
with Councilmembers Dingman and Weidinger voting "aye" and
Councilmembers Blair, Johnson and Glancy voting "nay". The motion
failed by a 2 to 3 vote.
Mayor Dodd recognized Mr. Norman Sheldon. Mr. Sheldon stated that a
private club was necessary for the success of the restaurant within
the private health club.
The motion made by
fic use permit for
Councilman Blair,
Blair, Dingman and
"nay".
Councilman Johnson to deny the request for a speci-
a private club without predjudice, seconded by
--arried by a 4 to 1 vote with Councilman Johnson,
Weidinger voting "aye" and Councilman Glancy voting
Vol. 38, Page 144.
Councilwoman Dingman made the following motion:
1. Request the Planning and Zoning Commission to recommend to
the City Council guidelines for a private club excluding the
private club from a residential area,
2. Develop some criteria as to where, if anywhere, and under
what circumstances the City of Farmers Branch would permit a
private club,
3. Publicize through an active outreach program, including the
city newsletter and cable TV, to encourage people to express
their opinions,
4. Send the City's major developers a notice of the public
hearings and their purpose.
5. And bring the item back to the City Council the second
meeting in May.
Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with Councilmembers Dingman,
Weidinger, Blair and Glancy voting "aye" and Councilman Johnson voting
"nay". The motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
MAYOR DODD ANNOUNCED A BRIEF RECESS.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE MAILING OF LETTER TO
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by stating that this item had been
placed on the agenda at the request of Councilman Blair, the City
Council liaison to the Drainage Study Committee.
Councilman Blair proposed mailing letters to the approximate 300 citi-
zens that had responded to the Drainage Study questionnaire thanking
these citizens for their participation.
Councilman Blair made a motion to mail letters to the citizens that
had responded to the Drainage Study questionnaire. Councilman
Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The
motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.2-CONSIDER MEETING DATES FOR MARCH AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion with the following information from
an Administrative memo. A majority of the Council members will be
attending the NLC-Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C.
during the time of the first regularly scheduled meeting in March.
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Vol. 38, Page 145.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to hold the City Council meetings in
March on the 14th and the 21st. Councilman Blair seconded the motion
with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING INITIATIVE AND
REFERENDUM PETITIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The proposed procedure for processing
initiative and referendum as recommended follows the City Charter
requirements.
Upon receivin the procedure, the Council discussed that after Step 1
(c) a Step 1 d) be added to mean, "The City Attorney will submit a
prompt written opinion to the City Council and then the City Council,
acting as a whole, will decide whether to proceed". The City Attorney
is to prepare proper wording.
After discussion, Councilman Blair made a motion to adopt the proce-
dure for processing initiative and referendum with the addition of
Step 1 (d). Councilwoman Dingman seconded the motion with all members
voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously. The procedure is
attached for record.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR ELEVEN (11) 1983
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT USE.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. $108,000.00 was appropriated for the
1982-83 capital improvement budget for the purchase of nine (9) Police
squad cars and two (2) standard production automobiles. Bids were
mailed to eleven (11) vendors, and six (6) bids were received. The
City Staff recommends that the Council award the bids for replacement
vehicles to Fred Oakley Plymouth for nine (9) 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury
patrol vehicles for $82,800.00 and two (2) standard 1983 Plymouth Gran
Fury at $16,600.00 for a total low bid of $99,400.00.
Councilman Blair made a motion to award the bids for replacement
vehicles to Fred Oakley Plymouth for nine 1983 Plymouth Gran Fury
patrol vehicles for $82,800.00 and two standard 1983 Plymouth Gran
Fury at $16,600.00 for a total low bid of $99,400.00 Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.5-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR RADIO-COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Six request for bid were distributed for
ten (10) mobile and five (5) portable radios for the Police Dept., one
Vol. 38, Page 146.
(1) mobile, and one (1) pager for the Public Works Dept., four (4)
pagers for the Fire Dept. and one (1) mobile and two (2) pagers for
the Utilities Dept., four bids were received. E. F. Johnson and
Aerotron, Inc. "No Bid" all items. Low bidders meeting specifications
were General Electric for ten (10) mobiles and five (5) portable
radios and two (2) mobile radios for a total of $17,596.00, Motorola
for seven pagers for a total of $2,579.00. The 1982-83 budget has
approved a total of $34,608.00 for these purchases. The City Staff
recommends the City Council award the bid for radio communications
equipment to General Electric for ten (10) mobile, five (5) portable
and two (2) mobile radios for a total of $17,596.00 and to Motorola
for seven (7) pagers for a total of $2,579.00.
Councilman Glancy made a motion to award the bid for radio com-
munications equipment to General Electric for ten mobile, five por-
table and two mobile radios for a total of $17,596.00 and to Motorola
for seven pagers for a total of $2,579.00. Councilman Weidinger
seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried
unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6-CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REVISED EXHIBIT "B" (WATER
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Ordinance No. 1418 was adopted by the
Council on January 17, 1983, which adopted a water plan for the
Western Industrial Area with specific amendments to the location of
some of the proposed water mains. The amendments were granted to give
various developers an opportunity to incorporate these major water
mains within the water system for their specific developments. The
affected developer's opted to leave the water mains at the locations
originally proposed by the City Staff. Both Centre Development Co.,
Inc. and the developers of the "Lakes North on L.B.J." haved decided
and agreed to allow the proposed 18" water mains proposed to go
through their respective developments to be constructed along the east
side of their properties along the C.R.I. & P. Railroad. The City
Staff recommends that Exhibit "B" (Water System Plan for West Side
Improvement Area) for Ordinance No. 1418 be adopted.
Councilman Johnson made a motion to adopt Exhibit "B" (Water System
Plan for West Side Improvement Area) for Ordinance No. 1418.
Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion with all members voting
"aye". The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A 24" WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN ALONG COOKS CREEK ACROSS IH 5E AND TAKE
Vol. 38, Page 147.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Bids were received at 10:30 a.m. on
February 16, 1983 for the construction of a twenty-four inch (24")
water transmission main along Cooks Creek across IH35E. There were
two received, with the lowest bid from Cullum Construction Co., Inc.
in the amount of $441,060.00. Funds are allocated in the Capital
Improvements Program for this project. The City Staff recommends the
bid be awarded to Cullum Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$441,060.00.
There was discussion on the bids exceeding the City's estimate and
that some changes had to be made in the overall Capital Improvements
progam to allow for the overage.
Mayor Dodd stated that the CIP memo from the Staff dated February 21,
1983 be included as a part of the minutes. The CIP memo is attached.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to award the bid for the construc-
tion of a 24" water transmission main along Cooks Creek across IH35E
to Cullum Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $441,060.00.
Councilman Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye".
The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
AN 18" WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN ALONG SENLAC DRIVE FROM VALLEY VIEW
LANE TO PROPOSED DIPLOMAT DRIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Bids were received at 10:00 a.m. on
February 16, 1983 for the construction of an eighteen inch (1811) water
transmission along Senlae Drive from Valley View Lane to proposed
Diplomat Drive. There were two (2) bids received, with the lowest bid
from Cullum Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $327,325.00.
Funds are allocated in the Capital Improvements Program for this pro-
ject.
There was discussion on the bids exceeding the City's estimate and
that some changes had to be made in the overall Capital Improvements
program to allow for the overage. The CIP memo is attached.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to award the bid for the construc-
tion of an 18" water transmission main along Senlac Drive from Valley
View Lane to proposed Diplomat Drive to Cullum Construction Co., Inc.
in the amount of $327,325.00. Councilman Glancy seconded the motion
with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.9-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
AN 18" WATER MAIN FROM VALLEY VIEW LANE TO CROWN DRIVE AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Vol. 38, Page 148.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. Bids were received at 11:00 a.m. on
February 16, 1983 for the construction of an eighteen inch (1811) water
transmission main from Valley View Lane to Crown Drive. There were
four (4) bids received, with the lowest bid from Charles Cohen, Inc.
in the amount of $663,493.60. Funds are allocated in the Capital
Improvements Program for this project. The City Staff recommends that
the bid be awarded to Charles Cohen, Inc. in the amount of
$663,493.60.
There was discussion on the bids exceeding the City's estimate and
that some changes had to be made in the overall Capital Improvements
program to allow for the overage. The CIP memo is attached.
Councilman Blair made a motion to award the bid for the construction
of an 18" water main from Valley View Lane to Crown Drive to Charles
Cohen, Inc. in the amount of $663,493.60. Councilman Johnson seconded
the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unani-
mously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.10-CONSIDER AWARDING THE BID FOR SANITARY SEWAGE
FLOW CONTROL DEVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The City mailed five bid packet by
registered mail. Five return receipts have been received. A total of
two bids were returned and opened. However, only one bidder actually
submitted a bid, the other bidder opted not to issue a quotation.
Hydrostorm, Inc. was the only bidder for the sewage flow control devi-
ces in the amount of $9,737.70 and a delivery time of six to eight
weeks. The City Staff recommended that the bid be awarded to
Hydrostorm, Inc. in the amount of $9,737.70.
After discussion of the funds coming from the CIP funds, Councilman
Johnson made a motion to award the bid for sanitary sewage flow
control devices to Hydrostorm, Inc. in the amount of $9,737.70 and
funds be taken out of the CIP funds. Councilman Blair seconded the
motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.11-CONSIDER APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BUILDING AT CAMELOT LANDFILL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The City of Farmers Branch recently
acquired an Equipment Service Building at the Camelot Landfill and
plan to move the Sanitation Division operation and maintenance to that
location. Several modifications and repairs to the building are
required, and vehicle parking areas will have to be constructed before
the Sanitation Division operation is moved. The Vehicle Maintenance
Vol. 38, Page 149.
Division also will have to purchase some equipment, such as work
benches, jacks and various tools. The total estimated cost of the
building repairs and modifications, gravel for parking areas, and
tools and equipment is $66,500.00 be appropriated for the repairs and
purchase of equipment and materials for the Equipment Service Building
at Camelot Landfill. The City Staff recommends that funds in the
amount of $66,500.00 be appropriated for the Equipment Service
Building at Camelot Landfill.
Councilman Weidinger made a motion that funds in the amount of
$66,500.00 be appropriated for the Equipment Service Building at
Camelot Landfill. Councilman Blair seconded the motion with all mem-
bers voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Dodd recognized City Manager Paul West. Mr. West gave a status
report of the building's use for storage and repairs.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1.e-CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR BASE MATERIALS.
Mayor Dodd opened the discussion by giving the following information
from an Administrative memo. The City Street Department uses base
materials in the maintenance and repair of several unpaved streets and
City parking lots. Base material is also needed to construct vehicle
storage areas at the Service Center and at the new Equipment Service
Building at the Camelot Landfill. The total estimated quantity of
material needed is approximately 8,000 cubic yards at an estimated
cost of $60,000.00. Therefore, it is requested that the City Staff be
-authorized to advertise for rids for the annual supply of base.
Councilwoman Dingman made a motion to authorize the City Manager to
advertise for bids for base material. Councilman Glancy seconded the
motion with all members voting "aye". The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM NO. D.12-CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
City Manager Paul West gave a status report on the negotiations of
purchasing property from Mr. Glen Brovont.
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.
Vol. 38, Page 150.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION.
a. Discuss Personnel Matters
b. Discuss Land Acquisition
C. Discuss Pending and Contemplated Litigation
City Attorney John Boyle gave an up-to-date status report on
the pending litigation suits.
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THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.2-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS
DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action necessary.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.3-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION
DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action necessary.
AGENDA ITEM NO. E.4-CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND
CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
No action necessary.
AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT.
Councilman Blair made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman
Johnson seconded the motion with all members voting "aye". The motion
carried. The meeting of February 7, 1983 was adjourned at 11:57 P.M.
Vol. 38, Page 151.
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INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
PROCEDURE
Adopted by the City Council
February 21, 1983
The following is the procedure for processing initiative and
referendum petitions:
1. Day 1
(a) City Secretary receives the petition
(b) City Secretary through the City Manager notifies
the City Council
(c) Copy of petition forwarded to the City Attorney
(d) Prompt written opinion relating to validity and
legality of petition to be drafted by City Attorney
and forwarded to City Council. City Council shall
review opinion and decide what, if any, course of
action to be taken in light of said opinion.
2. Day 15
(a) City Secretary will have certified the names on
the petition and report his findings to the City
Council.
(b) City Secretary through the City Manager presents
petition to the City Council.
(c) City Secretary through the City !!tanager presents
proposed ordinance or resolution to the City Council.
(d) City Attorney answers all legal questions.
All of the above must be completed by Day 15.
3. Day 35
(a) City Council will pass the ordinance or resolution, or
(b) City Council will call a special election to be held
within 30 days (the next election date established by
the Texas Election Code will be the date for the
special election.
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February 21,
1983
FROM:
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Pa ell M. West
City Manager
SUBJECT: 1982-83 C.I.P. Budget
The total funds available for the 1982-83 C.I.P. Budget are as
follows:
1. General Fund Revenues
2. Transfer From Utility Fund
3. Estimated Assessments
4. Payments From Woodbine
and Centre
5. Beginning Balance
6. Sale of Certificates of
Obligation
TOTAL
$3,003,513.00
$ 441,201.00
%
S 287,000.00
$ 279,932.87
55,567.00
$ 768,144.00**
$1,500,000.00
$6,335,357.87
Denotes "Paid"
Denotes "Not Paid"
Includes $454,886.00 For Library Construction
The proposed 1982-83 C.I.P
is as follows:
PROJECT
Water System 'Improvements
Budget with suggested re-allocations
1. Wicker Street Pump Station
Feed Improvements
2. Cooks Creek Water Main
Across I.H. 35F
3. Valwood Park Water Mains
and Senlac Main
4. Wicker Street Pump Station
Surge Protection
5. 18" Lower Loop Along
C.R.I.&P. Railroad
6. 24" Water Main in Marsh
7. West Side Elevated Stor-
age Tank Site Acquisition
CURRENT
FUNDING
$
275,000.00
$
300,000.00
$
300,000.00
SITGOESTED
FLT IPING
$ -0-
$ 454,295.00
S '419,145.00
$
100,000.00
$
100,000.00
$
450,000.00
$
715,398.00
$
650,000.00
$
580,000.00
$
100,000.00
8
114,000.00
Minutes Record Attachment
1982-83 C.I.P. Budget
February 21, 1983
Page 2
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PROJECT
8. Water Distribution System
Monitoring System
9. High Side Pump - Valley
View Pump Station
Library Building
Landfill Building
Josey Lane Bridges
Marsh Lane Project
Midway/McEwen Traffic Signal
Residential Street Reconstruction
Drainage Improvements
Median Improvements
Don Showman Pool Repairs
Park Improvements
CURRENT
FUNDING
$
100,000.00
S
100,000.00
$
754,886.00
$
500,000.00
8
650,000.00
$
900,000.00
$
80,000.00
$
300,000.00
$
145,000.00
$
250,000.00
$
100,000.00
$
100,000.00
SUGGESTED
$ 20,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$ 754,886.00
$ 766,000.00
$ 435,000.00
S 900,000.00
$ 76,500.00
$ 300,000.00
$ 45,000.00
$ 250,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$ 100,000.00
TOTAL $6,154,886.00 $6,230,224,00
This information summarizes the total anticipated revenues versus the
suggested revised project expenditures for the 1982-83 Capital Imnrove-
ment Program.
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