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1988-11-07 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER NOVEMBER 7, 1988 POLICE BUILDING 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers Dave Blair Calla Davis Nancy Hardie Jeff Binford Bill Moses The following member of the City Council was absent: Councilman Herb Weidinger The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Community Services City Engineer Director of Parks & Recreation Director of Economic Development Director of Public Works Traffic Engineer Chief of Police Fire Chief Public Information Officer Recording Secretary Richard L. Escalante John F. Burke Steve Carpenter John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish Tom Scales Jerry Murawski Jeff Fuller Norma Nichols Mark Pavageaux Larry Cervenka Roger Robbins Jack Dyer Donna Huerta Elizabeth J. Nickelson Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of November 7, 1988 to order at 7:31 p.m. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Blair welcomed special guests David Paul and Kevin Padigo, government students from Jesuit High School, who were observing the Council Meeting for their government class. Vol. 55, Page 205 A.2 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF VARIOUS DONATIONS FOR THE HISTORICAL PARK. Mayor Blair recognized Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks and Recreation who recognized the following persons for their donation to the Historical Park during the third quarter of 1988. Mrs. Bruce DeGrasse of 3311 Brookhaven Club Drive, donated a bible, an algebra book, and a history book; Mrs. Billy Stevens of 3323 Pine Tree, donated two pair of ladies shoes; Austin and Levin Locklear of 2884 Old North, donated a meat grinder, ice tongs, and cotton scales; Fan and Fay Dennis of 5307 Bradford in Dallas, donated seven fans, twelve fan shaped items, four sets of report cards, various newspaper clippings, two autograph albums, and two books; Melvin and Barbara Lewis of Kopperl, TX, donated an organ bench. The Historical Preservation and Restoration Board recommends that City Council accept the donations. A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye", accepted the donations for the Historical Park, and instructed that the appropriate letter of appreciation be sent to the individuals. A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS TO PURCHASE PEWS FOR THE OLD CHURCH IN THE HISTORICAL PARK. Mayor Blair recognized Jerry Wilcox, Historical and Preservation Board. Mrs Mrs. Glenna Grimmer who presented the During the month of October, 17 monetary to the Historical Park for acquisition of Old Church. Chairman of the Wilcox recognized following report. donations were made church pews for the Those contributing include eleven churches, three organizations, and three individuals. Donations total $1,750. DONORS FOR CHURCH PEWS NOVEMBER 7, 1988 St. Andrews Episcopal Church Chapel Hill Methodist Church Father William Warnky Rev. Dan Williams Vol. 55, Page 206 2783 Valwood Parkway Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 12411 Templeton Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Mary Immaculate Church Valley View Baptist Church Father Leon Duesman Rev. Don Primm 14032 Dennis 3108 Valley View Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Farmers Branch Church of Christ Rev. Eddie Ketchersid 3035 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Word of Faith Rev. Al Brice 13675 Stemmons Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Valley View Christian Church Rev. Dennis Slaughter 3710 Valley View Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Webb Chapel Church of Christ Dr. Lowell Worthington 13405 Webb Chapel Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Valwood Baptist Church Rev. Charles Higgs 2727 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Webb Chapel Methodist Church Rev. Joe Shaefer 2536 Valley View Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Mrs. Glenna Grimmer 3040 Eric Lane Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Webb Chapel Baptist Church Rev. Ronald Morgan 13565 Webb Chapel Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 AARP Chapter 2282 c/o Laverne Gilbert 13921 Janwood Lane Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Farmers Branch Women's Club c/o Candy Davenport 13802 Wooded Creek Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 The Civic League c/o Cindy Painter 2310 Aberdeen Carrollton, Texas 75007 Mrs. Jerry Wilcox 3342 Dorado Beach Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Mrs. Betty Thacker 14527 Tanglewood Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Mayor Blair and the Council accepted the donation and thanked the donors for their generosity and interest in the Historical Park. A.4 RECOGNIZE BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS AS HONORARY CITIZENS OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Blair recognized Dr. Patsy Fulton, President of Brookhaven College, who explained Brookhaven College annually Vol. 55, Page 207 hosts exchange students from Germany. This year the group of 12 are from Neustadt. Mrs. Fulton introduced instructor Antje Liesner and Guenther Veit who introduced the students as Mayor Blair presenting each with an honoroary Farmers Branch citizen certificate. Guido Barbara Dennis Haase Annette Hemsen Sandra Kettner Karsten Priegnitz Carola Stunkel (Lola) Norbert Theil Guenther Veit Michael Weber Maike Wolfstein Bettina Pollner (Tina) Mr. Guenther Veit presented the City with a plaque of their City Neustadt and a brochure about their City. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", accepted the gift from the students. A.5a PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Pro Tem. Davis expressed her appreciation to the Farmers Branch Police Department for their dedication and professionalism. Mayor Blair presented the following awards: JAMES BISHOP, POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10 Year Award SCOTT RODER, POLICE DEPARTMENT - 5 Year Award FIRE MARSHALL RAY COOK, FIRE DEPARTMENT - 5 Year Award GARY BURNS, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.- 5 Year Award RANDY MILLAWAY, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. - 5 Year Award A.6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. This item gives applicants an opportunity to present board applications to the City Council. No applications were presented at this time. A.10 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEM AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ITEM B.1 - B.11, B.14-16 Mayor Blair 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. Vol. 55, Page 208 A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", removed items B.12 and B.13 from the Consent Agenda, and renumbered them C.1a and C.1b A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Items; B.1-B.11, B.14-16. B.1 APPROVED THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1988. B.2 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PEPPER PARK CONCESSION BUILDING. B.3 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. B.4 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A ROTARY MOWER WITH BACKPACK ATTACHMENT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. B.5 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SMALL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. B.6 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. B.7 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE GYMNASTICS FLOOR CARPET IN THE RECREATION CENTER. B.8 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT AIR CONDITIONER UNITS FOR THE POLICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND THE RECREATION CENTER. B.9 AUTHORIZED ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID FOR A REPLACEMENT ELEVATING SCRAPER FOR THE LANDFILL DIVISION. B.10 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1801, CAPTIONED BELOW, CHANGING NO PARKING ZONES ON VALWOOD PARKWAY. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS PROHIBITING PARKING, STOPPING OR STANDING OF VEHICLES ON PORTIONS OF VALWOOD PARKWAY; AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. B.11 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 88-095 AUTHORIZING THE Vol. 55, Page 209 CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRE DEVELOPMENT AND BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH IN THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ALPHA AT MCEWEN. B.14 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 88-165 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY FOR ANNUAL ROADWAY MAINTENANCE. B.15 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 88-166 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS TESTINGS FOR THE ASPHALT RESURFACING OF STREETS IN GROUP A WITH MCCLELLAND ENGINEERS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,435.00. B.16 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 88-168 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF COVENANTS OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH DALLAS SEMICONDUCTOR, FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BELTWOOD BUSINESS PARK. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report, highlighting the events of the Focus Farmers Branch event. Mr. Escalante announced that the City of Farmers Branch would participate in the Student Government Day on November 21, with students from two area high schools assuming posts in some key positions of the City. C.1a CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 88-162 APPROVING A REQUEST OF THE RIDGEVIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR A FUND RAISING ACTIVITY OF A CIVIC AND/OR PHILANTHROPIC NATURE TO BE CONDUCTED ON THE CHURCH PROPERTY AT 12717 MARSH LANE AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair recognized Mrs. Jan Treadwell, representing the Ridgeview Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Treadwell presented the Council with a picture of the collection container for collecting newpapers, and explained the collection procedures that would be picked up by the Pioneer Paper Co. Councilman Binford, addressing Mrs. Treadwell, inquired as to whether there had been a contract signed with the Pioneer Paper Co., and the frequency of the collections. Councilman Binford was concerned that the papers might scatter about the neighborhood if there was not sufficient coverage for the container. Mrs. Treadwell responded that pick ups would be frequent and that there would be office workers at the church everyday to keep an eye on the containers. There being no one else present to speak on this issue, a motion by Councif Binford, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Vol. 55, Page 210 all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 88-162 approving the request of the Ridgeview Presbyterian Church for a fund raising activity, of a Civic and/or Philanthropic nature, to be conducted at 12717 Marsh Lane, for a period of one-year as recommended by the City Staff. C.1b CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 88-164 STATING THE CITY'S POLICY WITH REGARDS TO DRIVE APPROACH WIDENING DURING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", removed Item C.lb from the November 7, 1988, Regular Council Agenda. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF ARCHIE THORP FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A SATELLITE ANTENNA IN A RESIDENTIAL-6 ZONING DISTRICT AT 2631 WICKER AVENUE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing by presenting the following information. Mr. Thorp wishes to install a 10 foot diameter satellite antenna attached to a pole in the rear yard of his residence. The height of the antenna from the ground to the highest point of the station will be approximately 18 feet. Ordinance 1750 (Antenna Regulations) limits the height of antennas to ten feet and requires screening on at least 3 sides for ground mounted units. Roof mounted units are limited to 30 inches maximum dimension. Variances to these standards may be allowed by the granting of a specific use permit. There being no one present to speak on this Item, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Mayor Blair recognized Mr. Archie Thorp, of 2631 Wicker. Mr. Thorp acknowledged that his only comment was to request the Council to approve Ordinance No. 1802, allowing for a satellite antenna at his residence. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the specific use permit for a satellite antenna be approved as submitted. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 1802, captioned below, approving a specific use permit allowing a satellite antenna in a residential-6 zoning district at 2631 Wicker Avenue, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE Vol. 55, Page 211 CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A SATELLITE ANTENNA DISH AT 2631 WICKER AVENUE IN A ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE - SIX (R-6) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE: PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST OF WILLOWBROOK GROUP, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR AN INDOOR THEATER LOCATED AT 2825 VALLEY VIEW LANE AND WITHIN A LOCAL RETAIL-TWO (LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing by presenting the following information. Willowbrook Group, Inc. proposes to operate a motion picture theater at 2825 Valley View Lane. Willowbrook Group, Inc. has stated that they plan to show only main line films with G thru R ratings. A five year lease with two five year options is planned. On July 20, 1987, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1710 which regulates the operation of sexually oriented businesses. Because the theater is within 1000 feet of a residentially zoned district, no sexually explicit films may be shown at this location. Mayor Blair recognized Mr. Dennis White, of 2815 Valley View, Farmers Branch, representing Dennis White Investments, of 2815 Valley View, Suite 228, Farmers Branch, Texas. Mr. White addressed the City Council assuring them he wanted to lease to only a very reputable, upstanding tenant, and that he was willing to incorporate any verbage the Council so desired into the lease. There being no one else who wished to speak, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Mayor Blair recognized Mr. Jim Harris, of 5124 Briar Tree Drive, Dallas, Texas, representing the Willowbrook Group, Inc. Mr. Harris addressed the Council and assured them it is not his intent to allow anything other than main line films to be shown on the premises, which would be rated G through R. Mr. Harris felt the Showcase Theatre as a legal non-conforming use. Mayor Blair recognized Tom Scales, Community Services Director. Mr. Scales stated that at the time the building was constructed a Specific Use Permit was not required to operate a movie theatre in a local retail two district. Upon completion of the building a Certificate of Occupancy was issued for a movie theatre and it began operation. Some time Vol. 55, Page 212 later the zoning ordinance was amended to require a Specific Use Permit to operate a movie theatre in a local Retail Two District, the theatre continued to operate as a non-conforming use. Section 20-104 of the Zoning Ordinance deals with non-conforming uses. It states that whenever a non-conforming use is abandoned, all non-conforming rights shall cease and abandonment shall involve the intent of the user or owner to discontinue a non-conforming operation and the actual act of discontinuance. When the previous tenant moved out, the non-conforming status was lost and a Specific Use Permit is now needed before a new tenant can operate a movie theatre. Mr. White and the Council discussed the possibility of a voluntary deed restriction being placed on the property, similar to the deed restriction in use by the Red Lobster Restaurant, that would tie movie use and the Specific Use Permit to a specific tenant and allow future reviews of future tenants. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends that proposed Ordinance No. 1803 approving a specific use permit for an indoor theater at 2825 Valley View Lane be adopted. The City Staff recommends that the public hearing be continued until the first scheduled meeting in December to allow for additional information relating to Willowbrook Group, Inc. and Mr. Harris to be provided by the applicant. Following a lengthy discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye" approved the continuance of this Item for six weeks, until the December 19, 1988 Council Meeting, to allow the Staff sufficient time to explore all aspects of the request and appropriate resolution, to allow the proper Specific Use Permit. D.1 DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ESTABLISHING COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information. It appears that a majority of the members of the City Council will be attending the N.L.C annual conference in Boston, Mass. during the time of the first regularly scheduled meeting in December. The first regularly scheduled meeting for January falls on the City Hall holiday. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", established December 12 and 19, 1988, and January 3 and 16, 1989, as the Council Meeting dates for December and January. Vol. 55, Page 213 D.2 CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN THE MISS METROCREST SCHOLAR- SHIP AWARDS PAGEANT AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Blair. Following a brief discussion, that there were no appropriate funds in the budget for this particular request, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", declined Council participation in the Miss Metrocrest Scholarship awards pageant. It was suggested that this item be referred to the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce for consideration. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 88-167 AWARDING THE BIDS FOR COOKS CREEK AT IH35E 21" SANITARY SEWER TO SOUTHERN MECHANICAL PLUMBING, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information. Cooks Creek Sanitary Sewer Replacement is a 1988-89 Sewer Bond Capital Improvement Project budgeted at $505,000.00. The Project consists of replacing an aged, deteriorated and overloaded 15" sanitary sewer line in Cooks Creek from the Wicker Street Pump Station Site west to the C.R.I. & P. Railroad. On October 28, 1988, six qualified bids were received with the low bid from Southern Mechanical Plumbing, Inc., for $366,829.00 with the contract time for 150 calendar days. Southern Mechanical Plumbing, Inc., has successfully completed similar projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Approximately $56,000.00 has been spent to date on design and soils investigation leaving $449,000.00 for construction and soils/materials testing. Soils/materials testing is estimated not to exceed $10,000.00. The City Engineer recommends that Cooks Creek at IH35E Sewer Replacement be awarded to Southern Mechanical Plumbing Inc., for $366,829.00 by adopting Resolution No. 88-167. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 88-167 awarding the bids for Cooks Creek at IH35E for a 21" sanitary sewer to Southern Mechanical Plumbing, Inc., in the amount of $366,829.00. D.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 88-169 AUTHORIZING A CONSULTING ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE VALWOOD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM. Vol. 55, Page 214 Mayor Blair presented the following information. Funds have been allocated in the 1988-1989 CIP Non-Bond Fund Program in the amount of $100,000 for the design and construction of a Traffic Signal System on Valwood. The proposed work includes the installation of a new traffic signal at Denton, replacing the controller at IH35, and coordinating the signals with a system controller and with the railroad crossing gates at the CRIP and MKT tracks. An engineering contract has been negotiated with the firm of Jones-Friebele Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the design of the Valwood Signal System. The contract is based on established rates not to exceed $8,500 and for 60 calendar days to complete the design. The City Engineer recommends adoption of Resolution No. 88-169 authorizing a contract for consulting engineering services with Jones-Friebele Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the design of the Valwood Traffic Signal System. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 88-169 authorizing awarding a contract not to exceed $8,500 to Jones-Friebele Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the design of the Valwood Traffic Signal System, with contract containing a 60-day completion date. D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 88-170 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GUY BENEFITS CONSULTING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING INSURANCE BENEFITS. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", deleted this item from the November 7, 1988 Regular Council Agenda. D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item is placed on the agenda for Council discussion and consideration. Mayor Blair reported that there are no travel requests at this time. D.7 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. There was no one who wished to speak. Mayor Blair announced there would be a brief recess before entering into the Executive Session. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OR THE GENERAL Vol. 55, Page 215 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.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g) 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A discussion was held on the appointments to the Parks & Recreation Board and the Industrial Development Corporation Board. The motion carried with Councilmembers Davis, Moses and Hardie voting "aye", and Councilmember Binford abstaining. b. DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION - ARTICLE 6252-17 SEC. 2(e) L 1. ;DISCUSS LITIGATION UPDATE OF CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH VS. WEITZEL. 2. DISCUSS LITIGATION UPDATE ON CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH VS. CHAPMAN, ET AL AND GATCOMB, ET AL. City Attorney John Boyle gave a status report on the above named litigation. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, appointed Barney Wood, Place 2; Ken Rymer, Place 4 and Margaret Young, Place 6 to the Parks and Recreation Board, to serve additional two-year terms, expiring October 1, 1990; and, reappointed Mel Bailey, Place 1; Jack Colbert, Place 2; Bill Binford, Place 3; Jack Shaw, Place 4; and Ken Quevreaux, Place 5 to the Industrial Development Corporation Board, to serve additional two-year terms, expiring October 1 1990. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Vol. 55, Page 216 Mayor Blair stated that the of Weitzel vs. The City of Farmers Branch vs. Chapman et Council and the Staff. No Council. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Mayor Pro Te, Binford, all voting "aye" of November 7, 1988 at 10:2 Mayor Dave Blair r Ci y Secretary City Attorney reviewed the cases Farmers Branch; The City of al, and Gatcomb, et al, with the action was necessary by the Davis, a second by Councilman adjourned the City Council Meeting p.m. Vol. 55, Page 217