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1988-03-23 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 23, 1988 FARMERS BRANCH MANSKE LIRARY FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS 8:00 A.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers: John Dodd Bob Phelps Calla Davis Herb Weidinger The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Director of Community Services Director of Parks and Recreation Public Information Coordinator Economic Development Director Richard L. Escalante John Boyle Steve Carpenter Gene Carlton Ruth Ann Parish Tom Scales John Burke Donna Huerta Norma Nichols Mayor Dodd called the meeting to order at 8:15 and stated that the interviews with applicants for Council, Place I, would be in open session and then the Council would go into closed session for discussion on the individual candidates. The Council interviewed the candidates as follows: 1. Marty Gierhl 2. Paul Watten 3. Jeff Binford 4. Nancy Hardie 5. Carol Dorn 6. Merv Cassatt 7. Cheryle Howerton MAYOR DODD ANNOUNCED THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WOULD BE HELD. THE MEETING WILL RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AFTER THE ITEM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ARTICLE Vol. 54, Page 144. 6252-17, SECTION 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITMES AS PERSONNEL MATTERS MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS -ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g) 1. REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL, PLACE I VACANCY. The Council discussed the applications of all applicants that were presented in the interview. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. III. CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION RELATING TO THE APPLICATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE I VACANCY. Mayor Dodd announced that the Council had reviewed all the applications for Council, Place I, the only item discussed in the Executive Session. Councilman Weidinger made a motion to appoint Nancy Hardie to Council, Place I, which term is to be up May of 1989. Councilman Dunagan second the motion. Councilman Phelps asked to amend that the appointment be by acclamation. Councilman Weidinger and Dunagan accepted the amendment. All voted "aye". Mayor Dodd made a statement and complimented the Council on their choice. IV. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER WORDING AND LOCATION FOR A COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION PLAQUE AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd stated that the decision of the beautification plaque that had been discussed a few months back has not been made and he recommended the placement of a plaque that would recognized the landscape/beautification projects. Mayor Dodd recommended that the plaque be placed in the Lions Club Park and stated that he would prepare the appropriate wording and get the Council's approval. There was discussion relating to the placement of the plaque at a temporary location such as the Lions Club Park until the landscaping plans for the Gussie Field Park and the new City Hall plans are completed; then at that time when plans are completed relocate the plaque to an appropriate location. There followed a discussion relating to having a dedication Vol. 54, Page 145 ~I ceremony recognizing the beautification plaque following the Clean-up Week awards ceremony on Saturday, March 26, 1988. Councilman Dunagan made a motion to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $1,200.00 for an appropriate pedestal plaque to recognize the beautification projects and subject to the Council's approval of the wording on the plaque. Councilwoman Davis seconded the motion and all voted "aye". V. DISCUSS THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND TAKE THE APPROPRI- ATE ACTION. Mayor Dodd stated that he desired the Council to move forward as soon as possible with the completion of the Comprehensive Plan. He suggested the Council to meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission for their input and request the advisory boards to submit their comments and then the Council aproved the plan at the Council meeting two meetings from this date. Mayor Dodd explained that there is a need to adopt the plan for guidance and direction. There followed a lengthy discussion relating to the schedule for studying the plan as presented at the previous Study Session; the length of time already spent in studying the plan; the amount of money spent to the consultants, and the need for adopting a document that would be a guideline to follow but also would be adaptable for changes. Following more discussion, Councilman Dunagan made a motion that the Council stay with the schedule in terms of approving and adopting the comprehensive plan as the one presented by the staff at the last Study Session. Councilwoman Davis seconded the motion. The vote: Councilmembers Dunagan and Davis voted "aye", Councilman Phelps voted "nay", and Councilman Weidinger abstained. Councilman Weidinger stated he was not present at the last Study Session and had not seen the schedule. Mayor Dodd stated that he was not present at the time the schedule was discussed at the last Study Session. THE MEETING WAS RECESSED AT THIS POINT IN ORDER FOR THE STAFF TO SECURE A COPY OF THE SCHEDULE PROPOSED AT THE LAST STUDY SESSION. Discussion continued on the proposed schedule. Mayor Dodd expressed concern of the plan being delay further. There was discussion of the Council adopting a resolution that would support and approve the concept of the plan which would allow for changes in the plan. Vol. 54, Page 146. Councilman Dunagan made a motion to rescind his previous motion on this item. Councilman Weidinger seconded and all voted "aye". After more discussion, Councilman Weidinger made a motion that the City Council move forward with the Comprehensive Plan as a resolution and not considered as the ordinance approach. Councilman Davis seconded the motion and all voted "aye". Councilman Dunagan made a motion that the Council receive the Staff's comments on the Comprehensive Plan on April 15th and meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission for discussion on April 18th, and at that point develop a schedule for the remaining activities involving the Comprehensive Plan but not the final adoption as a resolution. Councilman Weidinger seconded the motion and all voted "aye". VI. ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of March 23, 1988 at 12:32 P.M.. IU City Secretary Vol. 54, Page 147.