2011-08-02 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Study Session 4:00 P.M. Study Session Room
Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
The following members of the Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Council members
William P. Glancy
David Koch
Michelle Holmes
Tim Scott
Ben Robinson
Harold Froehlich
The following members of the Administration were present:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Finance Director
Director of Parks and Rec.
Director of Public Works
Director of Communications
Fire Chief
Deputy Police Chief
Director of Equipment Services
Gary Greer
Shanna Sims-Bradish
Cindee Peters
Pete Smith
Charles Cox
Jeff Fuller
Mark Pavageaux
Tom Bryson
Steve Parker
David Hale
Kevin Muenchow
B.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Councilwoman Michelle Holmes gave the invocation and Mayor Pro Tern Koch led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B.4 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
The City Council gave a brief overview of the items discussed in Executive Session.
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B.2 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $17,376.44 FROM REPUBLIC
SERVICES, INC. FOR THE GENERAL STORE PROJECT AT THE FARMERS
BRANCH HISTORICAL PARK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, explained Republic Services, Inc. would
like to donate $17,376.44 to the Farmers Branch Historical Park for the construction of a
General Store. Republic Services, Inc. is a long-time provider of solid waste services and
currently operates the City of Farmers Branch landfill. This donation allows the City of
Farmers Branch to reach its $100,000 fundraising goal for the General Store project.
Mr. Nicholas Stefkovich, Area President of Republic Services, Inc. presented Mayor
Glancy with a check for $17,376.44.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Koch, all voting "aye",
accepted the donation.
B.3 CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Koch, a second by Councilwoman Holmes, all voting
"aye", appointed Mayor Glancy to the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation
and appointed Pam De Hon to the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1
and No. 2.
B.5 REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST. PURSUANT TO SECTION
551.0415 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL MAY
REPORT ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1.) EXPRESSION OF THANKS,
CONGRATULATIONS OR CONDOLENCES, 2.) INFORMATION ABOUT
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES, 3.) RECOGNITION OF INDIVIDUALS, 4.) REMINDERS
ABOUT UPCOMING CITY EVENTS, 5.) INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY
EVENTS AND 6.) ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOLVING AN IMMINENT THREAT TO
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Councilwoman Michelle Holmes reminded citizens of the upcoming 9-1-1 bike race and
also stated her employer Morgan Stanley has donated a plaque for the ten year
anniversary of 9/11/01. She also reminded residents of the school supply drive for Bea's
Kids.
Mayor Pro Tem Koch explained the Dallas Texans Premier Soccer for the under 19
recently won the championship.
Mayor Glancy stated he had the honor of attending a ceremony at the Moose Lodge
where 127 people received the rank of Pilgrim.
City Manager Gary Greer gave the City Manager's report.
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Mayor Glancy stated consent items are items that are to be considered 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 paced the item before the Council for full
discussion. The concept for consent items is to speed up discussion for those items that
need more time for discussion
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Koch, a second by Councilwoman Holmes, all voting
"aye", approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
C.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 19, 2011.
C.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-054 APPROVING THE 2011-2012
OPERATING BUDGET OF THE NORTH DALLAS COUNTY WATER
SUPPLY CORPORATION.
C.3 APPROVED REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF TRINITY EAST
ADDITION, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK A.
C.4 APPROVED REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF TRINITY
SOUTH ADDITION, LOT 1, BLOCK A.
C.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-053 NOMINATING CCS MEDICAL AS
A TEXAS ENTERPRISE PROJECT.
C.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-049 AMENDING THE SITE PLAN
LOCATED AT 4515 AND 4519 LBJ FREEWAY, WITHIN PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 40 (PD-40) ZONING DISTRICT.
C.7 APPROVED REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF TRINITY WEST
ADDITION, LOT 1, BLOCK A.
E.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING PROGRAM FOR ADDING CITIZEN COMMENTS TO THE
COUNCIL AGENDA AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor William P. Glancy explained he had placed this item on the agenda. Attached is a
list of items developed by City Attorney Peter G. Smith that need to be considered and
determined if placing Public Comments on the agenda is something the Council wants to
move forward with.
The following people spoke in favor of bringing back Public Comments on the agenda.
1. Ms. Carol Dingman, 13223 Glad Acres
2. Mr. Rick Lyons, 3720 Wooded Creek
3. Ms. Brenda Brodrick, 13531 Rawhide Parkway
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Mayor Glancy stated he wanted to see this item placed back on the agenda but at the end
of the meeting. Mayor Glancy stated citizens wanted to be able to address their City
Councilmembers about different topics.
City Manager Gary Greer gave a brief history why this subject was removed from the
Council agenda and also explained how citizens can request to be placed on the City
Council agenda.
There followed a brief discussion on how citizens are able to speak with their City
Councilmembers, pending lawsuits, limitations on how a Councilmember might respond
under Public Comments, and how items are placed on the agenda.
Councilman Robinson made a motion to add Public Comments back on the agenda for
every Council meeting, 3 minute speaker limitation, placed at the end of the agenda and
placed on the agenda indefinitely. The motion died for a lack of a second.
Councilman Scott made a motion to place Public Comments back on the agenda once a
quarter, 3 minutes speaker limitation and review after 12 months. The motion died for a
lack of a second.
There were no more motions made, so this item did not pass.
E.2 CONSIDER FIRE HOUSE THEATER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND TAKE
explained during the March 15, 2010 study session the
Council received a presentation from a local grass-roots citizen group concerning the
establishment of a community theater in Farmers Branch. The group requested that they
be allowed to convert old fire station #1 into a theater after the City vacates the facility
early next year. During the meeting the group presented their plans for the theater and
what it would do socially and economically for the community. Attached is a brochure
that reiterates the program for the theater.
THE Gary D. Greer, City APPROPRIATE Manager, ACTION.
The Council directed the staff to move forward with the development of an agreement
between the City and the Firehouse Community Theater group at that time. The City
Attorney has drafted the agreement and negotiations have been completed with the group.
Attached is a management agreement which will accomplish the goals of the City and the
Firehouse Community Theater board.
The action before the Council furthers the strategic plan and accomplishes Core Value #
4 to provide beautifully maintained natural environments, parks, rights of way, and green
space and a wide variety of quality recreational and entertainment opportunities for all
ages.
Ms. Carol Dingman, 13223 Glad Acres, asked if Councilman Scott should recuse himself
from this item because he serves on the Board for the Firehouse Theater.
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City Attorney Peter G. Smith stated out of caution he would have Councilman Scott file
the proper paperwork and not vote regarding this item.
Mr. Glen Wilkerson, 13060 Glenside, representing the Firehouse Theater, stated they
would like to have the theater open by June 2012.
A motion by Councilman Froehlich to authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the Firehouse Theater, a second by Mayor Pro Tem. Koch, with
Froehlich, Koch, Holmes, and Robinson voting "aye" and Councilman Scott abstaining.
The motion passed.
E.3 DISCUSS OPTIONS REGARDING FUNDRAISING AND ADDING A SCULPTURE
TO LIBERTY PLAZA.
Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager, explained in December 2007, the City of
Farmers Branch dedicated Liberty Plaza to those who have served our country. During
the past three years, the City has continued to develop this park by relocating the Walk of
Honor and adding a patriotic sculpture in April 2010. In addition, a series of plaques
commemorating significant dates in U.S. military history have been added along the
pathway in Liberty Plaza since 2010.
In January 2011, the City Council established a Council Strategic Goal under Core Value
#4 to "work with a professional fundraiser and artist to design a sculpture and to obtain
donations for artwork at Liberty Plaza."
Ms. Carol Dingman, 13220 Glad Acres, would like to see the eagle sculpture at the
Library relocated to Liberty Plaza.
The City Council directed City Administration to continue raising money by accepting
donation, research different materials that might be used in the sculpture, look into hiring
a professional fundraising firm and possible relocation of the eagle sculpture located at
the Library.
MAYOR GLANCY ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED AFTER THE 4:00 P.M. WORK
SESSION. MAYOR GLANCY EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:33 P.M. AND THEN RECESSED AT 5:56 P.M.
RECONVENED AT 6:50 P.M., AND CONCLUDED AT 7:55 P.M.. TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 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.
F.1 DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
551.072.
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Discuss purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the following areas: for the
area generally bounded by Midway Road, Valwood Parkway and Belt Line Road, I-635
and Denton Drive.
Mayor Glancy stated the Council was update on this item by Staff.
G.1 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION.
Mayor Glancy called for necessary action on item discussed in Executive Session.
A motion by Councilman Scott, a second by Councilman Robinson, all voting "aye",
authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase Lot 9,
Block 3 Valley View 5 Addition also known as 2627 Mount View for $75,000, and
finding that the structure located at 2627 Mount View constitutes a dangerous structure
for purposes of the acquisition pursuant to Chapter 271 Texas Local Government Code.
A motion by Councilman Robinson, a second by Councilman Scott, all voting "aye",
authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase Lot 7,
Block A Letha Lee heights Addition also known as 2631 Leta Mae Lane for $86,000, and
finding that the structure located at 2631 Leta Mae Lane constitutes a dangerous structure
for purposes of the acquisition pursuant to Chapter 271 Texas Local Government Code.
G.2 ADJOURNMENT.
The City Council meeting of August 2, 2011 adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
William P. Glan , Mayor
Cindee Peters, City Secretary
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