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1986-05-19 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 05/19/86 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers John D. Dodd David Blair John Dunagan Carol Dingman Bob C. Phelps Herb Weidinger The following members of the City Administration were present: City manager Paul M. West Assistant City Manager Steve Carpenter Assistant City Manager Gene Carlton City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary Randall Mahaffey Director of Community Services Tom Scales Director of Parks and Recreation John Burke City Engineer . Frank Knickerbocker Traffic Engineer Larry Cervenka Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Dodd called the City Council Meeting of 05/19/86 to order at 7:31 p.m. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION Councilmember Phelps gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A.2 PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUES TO THE LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS. This has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Dodd. Mayor Dodd presented Bobbye Irvin, Cheryl Howerton, and Lee Rehberg with plaques of appreciation for valuable service to the City of Farmers Branch, in behalf of the City Council, the City Staff and Vol. 48, page 165. the Citizens of Farmers Branch for their time and effort spent in the organizing and planning of the Library Gala, on April 19, 1986. Mayor Dodd also recognized Bruce Degrasse, JoAnne Wolfe and Dorothy Leckie, members of the Library Board, who were not present, for their part in the organizing and planning of the Library Gala. A.3 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO LEE REHBERG FOR HAVING SERVED ON THE LIBRARY BOARD. Mayor Dodd presented an appreciation plaque to Lee Rehberg for having served on the Library Board. Ms. Rehberg has retired from the Library Board. Ms. Lee Rehberg graciously accepted the plaque of appreciation and stated that it was a sincere pleasure for her. A.4 PRESENTATION OF TREE CITY U.S.A. PLAQUE. Mayor Dodd stated that the Texas Forest service wishes to present the City of Farmers Branch with the Tree City U.S.A. plaque. Mr. John Burke, Director of Parks and Recreation, was present and introduced Larry Schaapveld, of the Urban Texas Forest Service. Mr. Larry Schaapveld, Urban Texas Forest Service, presented the Tree City U.S.A. Plaque in behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Texas Forest Service, to Mayor Dodd and the City Council. Mr. Schaapveld stated that this is the second consecutive time that the City of Farmers Branch received this award because of the City's tree standards including; tree maintenance programs, the City's protection ordinances, and the proclaimed Arbor Day for trees. Mayor Dodd accepted the award in behalf of the City of Farmers Branch and stated that the City is looking forward to this award again next year. A.5 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE FARMERS BRANCH SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE BY WILLIAM T. LOWRY PH.D., INC. Ms. Diane Bohlcke, Brookhaven Community College, representing the Sesquicentennial Committee was present and stated that William T. Lowry, Ph.D., wishes to present the City with a check for $100.00. It is to be used toward the payment of the 1986-87 Carrollton- Farmers Branch Independent School District Sesquicentennial Bookcover Project. Ms. Diane Bohlcke further stated that the Sesquicentennial Committee co-sponsored a contest with Brookhaven College to choose a design for the bookcovers. This design will be used on the Vol. 48, page 166. bookcovers and a poster which will be sold by the Sesquicentennial Committee. A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", accepted the Donation from the Farmers Branch Sesquicentennial Committee from William T. Lowry, PH.D, Inc. in the amount of $100.00 to be used toward the payment of the 1986-87 Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Sesquicentennial Bookcover Project. A.6 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD Mayor Dodd presented the following service Award: DALE GRAY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT .......................5 YEAR AWARD A.7 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mayor Dodd stated that this item gives applicants an opportunity to present board applications to the City Council. No one was present to present Board Applications. B.1 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 City Council or 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. A motion by Councilmember Dunagan, a second by Councilmember Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda Items, with the addition of Agenda Items No. D.4, D.6, D.7, D.8, D.9, and D.10. B.la APPROVED OF MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1986 COUNCIL MEETING. B.lb AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE TURN LANES ON WEBB CHAPEL AT MCLAUGHLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AT I.H. 635. B.lc AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 1985 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF AVENEL DRIVE FROM ALBEMARLE DRIVE TO BEE STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET OF JOSEY LANE AT VALLEY VIEW AND 441 FEET OF SIDEWALK ALONG OAKBROOK DRIVE. B.ld APPROVED REQUEST BY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. FOR Vol. 48, page 167. RE-PLAT APPROVAL OF LOT 4, BLK 6, VALWOOD PARK FARMERS BRANCH PHASE II TO CREATE A SITE FOR A NEW BUILDING. B.le AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 1986. D.4 AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 1636: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY OFFICER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY, WHILE RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO MOST EFFECTIVELY DEAL WITH THE EMERGENCY; PROVID- ING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." D.6 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JPJ ARCHITECTS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PHASE III AT THE HISTORICAL PARK IN ORDER TO BEGIN THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION ASPECTS OF PHASE III. D.7 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S CONTRACT WITH G-T GENERAL CONTRACTORS, FOR-DEPOT RESTORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,355.00, WITH $30,244.86 TO COME FROM THE BUDGETED ACCOUNT AND $47,111.00 TO COME FROM THE UNALLOCATED CIP RESERVE FUND. D.8 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A U-TURN LANE AGREEMENT FOR MCEWEN (GALLERIA) AND ALPHA ROADS WITH THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY. D.9 AUTHORIZED CHANGE ORDER #6 FOR THE GILBERT/ MCKEE STRUCTURE FOR ADDITION OF TWO AIR SUPPLY GRILLS IN CEILING OF DOGTROT, COMPLETE WITH NECESSARY INSULATED DUCKWORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,002.50 TO COME FROM THE UNALLOCATED CIP RESERVE FUND. D.10 AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF BRIDGEFARMER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR EROSION CONTROL ALONG FARMERS BRANCH CREEK (D-36) AND LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, PARK SIGNAGE AND SECURITY LIGHTING (P-26) AT WINN PARK, EAST OF MIDWAY ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 TO COME FROM THE 1985-86 BOND PROGRAM FUNDS. Vol. 48, page 168. B.2 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. ~ i I City Manager, Paul West gave an informative report on the programs, projects and happenings of the various departments of the City. B.3 DISCUSS COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR JUNE, 1986. Mayor Dodd stated that this item had been placed on the agenda because it was thought that there was going to be a conflict in the time schedule for the June 2nd, 1986 City Council Meeting. All conflicts have been cleared up and the City Council Meetings will take place, as scheduled, on June 2nd, 1986 and June 16th, 1986. B.4 PRESENTATION ON THE FOCUS FARMERS BRANCH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE FARMERS BRANCH BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Janie Scarbrough, 3426 Brockway Drive, Manager of the Farmers Branch Business Chamber of Commerce, was present and stated that due to a suggestion from Mayor Dodd and other members of the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce appointed a task force to set up a leadership development program for the City of Farmers Branch. Dr. Patsy Fulton, Chairman of the the Farmers Branch Leadership Program, President of Brookhaven Community College, and the Farmers Branch Business Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Vice President of Internal Affairs, was present and stated that the program was started with the idea of developing a leadership program for the City of Farmers Branch. The Chamber is calling that program "Focus Farmers Branch". The purpose being to encourage identified emerging leaders to learn about Farmers Branch and to make investments in Farmers Branch through leadership commitment. Dr. Fulton stated that under the Development of Leadership Program, there are four objectives: 1. Identify Leaders in the Business and Residential Community. 2. To develop and inform Citizens of issues in Farmers Branch. 3. Assist the participants in understanding the larger issues within the metroplex. 4. To challenge and develop leadership skills which are appropriate for the volunteer arena. Dr. Fulton stated that they are expecting 20 participants from the Farmers Branch service area and the cost will be $500.00 dollars for tuition, which will cover cost of meals, mailing and speakers. Dr. Fulton stated that we have an excellent Advisory Board assembled, and Carol Dingman will serve on the Advisory Board along with 27 business and community leaders. Dr. Fulton requested the support and co-sponsoring of this program from the Mayor and City Council. Dr. Fulton further stated that there is a scholarship program and that applications can be obtained from the Farmers Branch Business Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Fulton explained that the Leadership Program is requesting favorable advertisement through City publications, word-of-mouth, Vol. 48, page 169. and participant suggestions and is not requesting a money commitment from the City of Farmers Branch. A motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second by Councilmember Weidinger, all voting "aye", bestowed the City of Farmers Branch's goodwill, good faith, blessings and recognize the effort and put the City's moral leadership behind the "Focus Farmers Branch Leadership Program" of the Farmers Branch Business Chamber of Commerce. C.1 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 31 TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL USES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd stated that the Planning and Zoning commission has initiated public hearings to consider amending the PD-31 zoning district. Mayor Dodd stated that the Commission considered adding uses allowed in Local Retail-Two (LR-2) zones to the list of allowable uses for PD-31. Mayor Dodd opened the Public Hearing. Reverend Robert Tilton, Pastor of the Word of Faith Church, stated that "this particular property which we are asking for your blessing on, did at one time have the correct zoning for it to continue as a small strip shopping center with tenants. In 1982 it was changed and re-zoned and I was not as aware of the consequences as I am now that we are trying to sell the shopping center and continue the original use that it was built for. I am asking for your approval in making this minor amendment in allowing us to sell this shopping center as we already have a purchaser and we have spent quite a bit of money." Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, was present and stated that approximately two months ago the Planning and Zoning Commission held two Public Hearings. The first hearing requested that they not take action until a list of all the local retail uses in our zoning ordinances was brought back before them and at the second meeting the list was brought before the Commission and at that time a recommendation was made that the zoning not be changed or amended. The Planning and Zoning Commission requested that the City Council direct Sedway Cooke to make a study of all the areas along I-35 E with this particular zone first and then to make recommendations concerning the zoning in these districts. Mr. Scales stated that, "The property was originally a shopping center and then the Church leased the property and changed the uses from retail to school type use and at that time the zoning changed. My recommendation is to change the zoning back to the retail type use, with the consideration of specific use permits." Vol. 48, page 170. Mr. Alden E. Wagner Jr., 5159 Yolanda, Dallas, (perspective buyer of the subject strip shopping center) was present and referenced the Sedway Cooke Study. Mr. Wagner stated that he was in favor of returning this area to LR-2 uses and allowing it to operate as a shopping center and by putting it back on the tax rolls that the City is recognizing the best interest of the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Curtis D. Hodgson, 5336 Alpha Road, Dallas, stated as a land owner in this particular area that he is in favor of retail use in the older Farmers Branch area. Dr. Bible Ballard, 4023 Cochran Capel Road, stated that he developed the area in 1975 and operated it as a retail area for five to six years with a monthly sales tax rate from $2,000.00 to $4,000.00. Dr. Ballard felt that it would be an asset to the City to return this area to retail shop uses. A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember Blair, all voting "aye", closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Dodd and the Council Members discussed the specific uses for the subject property and decided to review the specific uses and come back to the next Council Meeting with what is considered appropriate for this particular area. A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", continued the consideration until June 2nd., 1986, to consider an amendment to Planned Development District 31 to permit additional uses. C.2 SITE PLAN: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A 1.83 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE PD-35 ZONING DISTRICT BY THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT 13017 WILLIAM DODSON PARKWAY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd stated that the First Baptist Church would like to construct a new auditorium building in the yard area south of the existing auditorium. The seats will be removed from the existing auditorium and it will become a multi-purpose building. The proposed seating capacity (500) of the new auditorium is the same as the existing facility. Mayor Dodd stated that the Planning and Zoning commission by unanimous vote, recommends that this site plan be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant must obtain a variance for parking from the Board of Adjustment. 2. Applicant agrees to participate in improving the landscape along the east side of William Dodson Parkway at some point in the future according to the needs of the City. Vol. 48, page 171. For the record Councilmember Phelps left the room because he is a member of the First Baptist Church, and there is a possibility of conflict of interest. Pastor W.W. Baker, 13017 William Dodson Parkway, First Baptist Church, was present and stated that in reference to compliance number one "Applicant.must obtain a variance for parking from the Board of Adjustment", that it would be much simpler to drop the seating capacity from 500 to 498 seats (thereby meeting all zoning standards) than to go through the Board of Adjustment. After some discussion, a motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the request for site plan approval of a 1.83 acre tract of land in the PD-35 Zoning District by the First Baptist Church at 13017 William Dodson Parkway for the construction of a new auditorium building in the yard area, south of the existing auditorium and that the seating in the auditorium will not exceed 498 and the applicant agrees to participate in improving the landscape along the east side of William Dodson Parkway at some point in the future according to the needs of the City. For the record, Councilmember Phelps returned to the Council Chambers. D.1 DISCUSS THE FEDERAL TAX REFORM BILL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd stated that on Tuesday, May 6, 1986, the Senate Finance Committee approved a tax reform bill. The Committee bill contains language which could negatively impact cities. The definition of a bond as governmental has become unclear and the deduction of local sales taxes has been eliminated. Mayor Dodd stated that the areas for the city to consider are (1) opposition to any amendments on the Senate floor restricting the issuance of tax-exempt municipal bonds; (2) restore the deduction for state and local sales taxes; and (3) ensure that the report language of the Finance Committee bill clarifies the intent of the "directly related use" and "indirect security" tests. Mayor Dodd stated that he is on record and will continue to be on record as: 1. Opposing the property tax as far as it being eliminated as a deduction. 2. Restoring the deduction of state and local sales tax. 3. Insure that Tax Exempt Municipal Bonds would be maintained, to include all tax free bonds. Mayor Dodd and the Councilmembers discussed the Federal Tax Reform Bill in great length, all giving their philosophies, ideas, concerns, and opinions as to what would be best for the City of Farmers Branch. Vol. 48, page 172. Mayor Dodd stated that since there is not a resolution.by the City Council, either pro or con, on the Federal Tax Reform Bill, that he planned to send letters to Senator Bentsen and Senator Gramm expressing the Mayor's concerns. D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 86-017 REQUESTING THE TEXAS.TURNPIKE AUTHORITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A TOLL ROAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITH REVENUE BONDS ALONG THE TRINITY RIVER, ELM FORK AND WEST FORK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd stated that on April 16, 1986 Jack Worley submitted to the Mayor and City Council a conceptual plan for a Toll Road to be constructed with revenue bonds along the Trinity River, Elm Fork and West Fork Corridors. The City Manager and City Staff have reviewed this plan as it impacts Farmers Branch's land use and thoroughfare infrastructure and find that the concept of a tollway or freeway serving the west side of Farmers Branch can be very beneficial to the City of Farmers Branch. Mayor Dodd stated that the City Staff recommends that the proposed resolution be adopted by the Mayor and City Council requesting the Texas Turnpike Authority to study the feasibility of a Toll Road to be constructed with revenue bonds along the Trinity River, Elm Fork and West Fork Corridors. Mr. Jack Worley, 5956 Sherry Lane, Dallas, was present and stated that he does not have an opinion on the resolution and would suggest that the City leave all options open for the study. Mayor Dodd and the Councilmembers requested the Texas Turnpike Authority to study other alternatives other than just Luna Road as a toll road. A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a Second by Councilmember Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 86-017 as captioned below and as amended by Councilmember Dingman, adding to section three, that a preferred route for the toll road is on an attached map: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A TOLL ROAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITH REVENUE BONDS ALONG THE TRINITY RIVER, ELM FORK AND WEST FORK AS SHOWN ON THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE TRINITY TOLLWAY WEST AND TRINITY TOLLWAY NORTH". D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 86-016 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE 1986 BOND SALE. Mayor Dodd stated that the 1985 General Obligation Bond Election authorized $65,365,000 for use in the five year capital improvement program. $18,015,000 in authorized bonds were sold in November, Vol. 48, page 173. 1985 and the plan calls for the issuance of $13,900,000 in fiscal year 1986-87. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to instruct Staff to prepare the official Statement and proceed to sell the $13,900,000 in general obligation bonds or the sale of $25,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds or the sale of refunding bonds to refund all or any part of the City's presently outstanding General Obligation Bonds. Mayor Dodd stated that the Director of Finance recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 86-016. Mr. Mike Johnson, First Southwest Company, financial consultant for the City, was present and stated that this is a three point recommendation to position the City to take affect and sell it's 13.9 million dollars in bonds at a favorable rate, to position the Council to have maximum flexibility in case something should come out of Congress such as the Packwood Alternate Minimum Tax, which would throw the bond market in total disarray, and should the results be the total elimination of the bond program the City would still be able to sell the 25 million dollars in bonds. Mr. Johnson stated that it is the recommendation of the First Southwest Company that should the City still have the ability to sell the second series of bonds, that the City sell the first series of bonds now and delay the others. Under these recommendations the Council will be in the position to take immediate action in case of either a negative force or a positive force being placed on the bonds. Mayor Dodd stated that the City is merely positioning itself to be able to do what is best from a financial and municipal bond standpoint by instructing both the financial consultant and City Staff to proceed to clarify our options and to work within a known time frame. A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 86-016, authorizing the City Manager to prepare the official statement for the 1986 bond sale with amendments to the sentence, under Section 19311, of the resolution to read: "THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, THROUGH OFFICIAL ACTION AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AS PER THE SUGGESTED SCHEDULE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR A SPECIAL MEETING MAY INSTRUCT THE CITY STAFF AND ITS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS AND LEGAL COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH THE SALE OF $13,900,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR THE SALE OF $25,000,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR THE SALE OF.REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND ALL OR ANY PART OF THE CITY'S PRESENTLY OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION OR ANY PART OF THE CITY'S PRESENTLY OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, OR ALL OR NONE OF THE ABOVE, ALL AS MAY BE INSTRUCTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER ITS REVIEW OF THE FINANCING ALTERNATIVES WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THE CITY." Vol. 48, page 174. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.4 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. D.5 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT EXTENDING THE SERVICES OF SEDWAY COOKE ASSOCIATES INC. Mayor Dodd stated that at the Study Session the City Council requested further information to be obtained before acting on the extending of the services of Sedway Cooke Associates, Inc. A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Phelps, all voting "aye", tabled Agenda Item No. D.5, to consider authorizing the execution of a contract extending the services of Sedway Cooke Associates, Inc. until the June 2nd, 1986 Council Meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.6 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.7 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.8 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.9 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.10 WAS ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. D.11 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Marty Giehrl, 3404 Bevann Drive, was present and stated that the posts on Mustang Trails Park have been taken down and that he would like to commend the Texas Power and Light Company on taking down the nine poles they erected about six weeks ago. Mr. Giehrl stated that he personally and publicly wished to thank the Mayor, the Council, and the City Staff for their strong support and Mr. Jerry Lockhart and Mr. Fred Garza of the Texas Power and Light Company for their part in removing the poles. Mr. Marty Giehrl, also requested information on the "Paint the Town White" program. City Manager, Paul West stated that the program will start on May 20th, and will involve the painting of the street hardware on Marsh Lane between Valley View, and LBJ, and the bridge railings on Marsh Lane across the Farmers Branch Creek. Mr. West stated that this will be a demonstration project only, for the review and approval of the City Council and the Citizens of Farmers Branch. Mr. Marty Giehrl, also requested the status of the Council Agenda being on the Telecast. City Manager, Paul West stated that he did not have that information, and that he would call Mr. Giehrl with a status report. Vol. 48, page 175. Mr. Marty Giehrl, also wanted to know what the City is doing in the restaurant industry on the subject of the Eat, Drink and be Wary Program. Mayor Dodd stated that the City has its own Health Department, was one of the first cities to create an ordinance and was one of the first to create a course for the preparation of food for the restaurant industry. Councilmember Blair, spoke in behalf of the Ultra Car Wash, and stated that Ultra Car Wash would like to donate eight free car washes in the total amount of $70.00 to the City of Farmers Branch for city vehicles. A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", accepted the eight carwash tickets from Ultra Car Wash in the amount of $70.00 to be used for City Vehicles in Farmers Branch. MAYOR DODD ANNOUNCES THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OR 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 PERSONAL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. E.la EXECUTIVE SESSION: DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS. 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 3. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. 4. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION BOARD. 5. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT FOR A MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION Necessary action on items discussed in the executive session: A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", appointed Olivia Nickols (Place 7) and reappointed Dorothy Leckie (Place 3) and JoAnne Wolfe"(Place 4) to the Library Board for a term to expire May 1, 1988. A motion by Councilmember Dingman, a second by Councilmember Blair, all voting "aye", reappointed Glenna Grimmer (Place 3), Nancy Lindsay (Place 4) and Jane Moreno (Place 5) to the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board for a term to expire January 1, 1988. Vol. 48, page 176. A motion by Councilmember Blair, 'a second by Councilmember Dunagan, all voting "aye", appointed Max Winkler (Place 6) and reappointed Norman Long (Place 7) to the Planning and Zoning commission for a term to expire May 1, 1989. A motion by Councilmember Weidinger, a second by Councilmember Phelps, all voting "aye", appointed Arthur Skibell to serve as Municipal Court Judge for a term to expire May 1, 1987. 1 A motion by Councilmember Blair, a second by Councilmember Weidinger, all voting "aye", appointed Junie Smith (Place 3), Robert Elder (Alternate Place 1), and James Deckard (Alternate Place 2) to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 1, 1987 and reappointed Kathryn Reeves to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 1, 1987. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilmember Dunagan, a second by Councilmember Weidinger, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council Meeting at Vol. 48, page 177. A