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1990-05-07 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 1990 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL PLAZA 7:48 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers The following members of the present: Dave Blair Jeff Binford Bob Phelps Calla Davis Bill Moses Ron Pyle City Administration were city manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Community Services Director of Planning City Engineer Director of Parks & Recreation Director of Public Works Director of Finance Public Information Officer City Management Assistant Richard L. Escalante Steve Carpenter John Burke John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish Tom Scales Michael Spicer Jerry Murawski Jeff Fuller Mark Pavageaux Doug Vanderslice Donna Huerta Dave Reedy Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of May 7, 1990 to order at 7:48 p.m. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. A.2 CONSIDER PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 13-19 AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" AND MAY 15 AS "POLICE MEMORIAL DAY" IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Congress of the United States of America has designated the week of May 13 through May 19 to be dedicated as "National Police Week," and May 15 to be "Police Memorial Day." To emphasize "National Police Week" Vol. 58, Page 51 and "Police Memorial Day" on a local level, the City of Farmers Branch can join other cities nationwide in proclaiming the week of May 13 as "National Police Week" and May 15 as "Police Memorial Day." Mayor Blair read the proclamation and proclaimed May 13-19 as "National Police Week" and May 15 as "Police Memorial Day." A.3 CONSIDER PROCLAIMING MAY AS SENIOR CITIZEN'S MONTH IN FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Blair presented the following consideration. In conjunction with recognized observation of May as Senior the Parks and Recreation Department reques' Council proclaim "May as Senior Citizen's Branch." information for the nationally Citizen's month, is that the City Month in Farmers Mayor Blair recognized Mr. Hugh McWhorter, Chairman of the Senior Advisory Council, representing that group, and through it, all the seniors in Farmers Branch. Mr. McWhorter shared many of the special programs planned for the month of May. Mayor Blair read the proclamation and proclaimed "May as senior Citizen's Month in Farmers Branch." MAYOR BLAIR RECOGNIZED GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1770 AND BOY SCOUT TROOP 734 AND THEIR TROOP LEADERS WHO WERE IN ATTENDANCE. A.4 CONSIDER PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 6-12 AS "DRINKING WATER WEEK" IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. American Water Works Association and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have set the week of May 6-12 as National Drinking Water Week. This week is set aside to remind us of the necessity of this commodity. We feel it is important to recognize the importance of providing safe drinking water to the citizens of the City of Farmers Branch. Mayor Blair read the proclamation and proclaimed May 6-12 as "Drinking Water Week" in the City of Farmers Branch. A.5 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO GIRL SCOUT TROOP #1770 FOR DONATING 15 AUDIOCASSETTE TAPES AND THEIR TIME TO THE FARMERS BRANCH MANSKE LIBRARY'S LITERACY PROGRAM. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Fourteen Girl Scouts from Brownie Troop #1770 read selected books from the Farmers Branch Manske Vol. 58, Page 52 Library's Adult New Reader Collection onto audio-cassette tapes. These books and tapes are being used by adult new readers to help them improve their reading skills. These tapes help the literacy program by encouraging students to study independently at home. They help the student to read without a teacher thereby decreasing his dependency on the instructor and increasing his confidence in his learning abilities. Mayor Blair presented certificates to the following Girl Scouts and their leaders in recognition of the valuable service they provided in their efforts to promote literacy: Mary Fletcher, Troop Leader Charmaine Mixon, Troop Coordinator Charles Mixon, Troop Coordinator Karen Thurmond, Assistant Troop Leader and the following Girl Scouts: Tina Chang Michelle Khuu Amanda Chisholm Anne-Lavender Levi Jamie Elliott Courtney Rails Joanna Fite Christina Rankin Amanda Fletcher Angie Tanner Jamie Fletcher Valerie Wheeler Danielle Keyes Alex Work A.6 PRESENTATION OF DESCRIPTIVE BOOK ON MARKHAM, CANADA, TO THE LIBRARY. Mayor Blair presented the book, Markham, Canada's Community of the Future to the Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson. The book was a gift to the City from the City of Markham. Mayor Blair stated there was a possible economic twinning in the future with the Cities of Farmers Branch, Coppell, Carrollton, and Addison and the City of Markham due to their similarities. Markham is a suburb of Toronto and a very progressive community. A.7 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO THE CITY FROM THE METROCREST SERVICE CENTER. Mayor Blair, on behalf of the Metrocrest Service Center, presented a plaque to City Manager Richard Escalante for 1989 Hearts In Action Achievement Award to the City for outstanding service. A.8 CONSIDER REQUEST OF APPOINTING THE WOMEN'S CHARITY ORGANIZATION OF THE METROCREST FARMERS BRANCH WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Vol. 58, Page 53 Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Women's Charity Organization of the Metrocrest requests the City Council to appoint the Farmers Branch Woman of the Year in order to plan and advertise the activities that involve the City's representative. Mayor Blair recognized Regina Johnson, representing the Women's Charity Organization. Ms. Johnson requested the City select the Farmers Branch Woman of the Year to be honored at the luncheon on September 14 at the Grand Kempinski. The proceeds from the luncheon will benefit a metrocrest non-profit organization. Mayor Blair agreed to do so and stated their support of this fine organization and their efforts to help our community. A.9 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Sondra S. Colwell of the Personnel Department. Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Mark Kelly of the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Jeff Harting of the Parks and Recreation Department. A.10 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS There were no applications presented. B.1 - B.3 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Binford, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda items including the corrections to the minutes of the Council Meeting of April 16, 1990. B.1 APPROVED THE CORRECTED MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 16, 1990. Vol. 58, Page 54 B.2 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR LARGE WATER METER TESTING AND REPAIRS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. B.3 AUTHORIZED THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR CONTRACTORS TO CONDUCT PAVEMENT AND STRUCTURE REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. C.1 CANVASS THE ELECTION RETURNS OF THE MAY 5, 1990 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. The following actions were taken to canvass and certify the results of the May 5, 1990 City Council Election. 1. The Mayor read the canvass statement. I, Mayor Dave Blair, declare that I was given the following results of the election by Election Judge Bill Morgan on the night of the City Council Election of May 5, 1990. The votes for each candidate are as follows: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES MAYOR: DAVE BLAIR 1,296 COUNCIL PLACE 2: JEFF BINFORD 920 JAN WOODY 693 COUNCIL PLACE 4: BILL MOSES 1,223 The total votes cast in the election were 1,635. 2. The City Council adopts Resolution 90-076. Mayor Blair read Resolution No. 90-076 giving the results of the election. It appearing that Dave Blair received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Mayor, and is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1993, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. It appearing that Jeff Binford received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilperson~, Place 2, and is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1993, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. It appearing that Bill Moses received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilperson, Place 4, and is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after Vol. 58, Page 55 qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1992, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. A motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-076 canvassing the election returns and declaring the results of the City Council Election held in the City of Farmers Branch on May 5, 1990. 3. Oath of Office administered by Attorney to Mayor. City Attorney John Boyle administered the oath of office to Dave Blair to serve as Mayor for the City of Farmers Branch in the State of Texas. 4. Oath of Office administered by Mayor to Councilmembers Place 2 and Place 4. Mayor Blair administered the oath of office to Jeff Binford to serve the office as Councilman, Place 2 and to Bill Moses to serve the office as Councilman, Place 4, for the City of Farmers Branch in the State of Texas. 5. Presentation of Certificates of Elections. City Attorney John Boyle presented a Certificate of Election to the newly elected Mayor. Blair presented . Certificates of Election to both of the newly elected members of the City Council. C.2 ELECT MAYOR PRO TEM. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Binford, all voting "aye", elected Councilman Pyle to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. C.3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante reported on the flood damage experienced by the City and clean up efforts. City Manager Richard Escalante continued with an informative report on the happenings and status of projects in the departments of the City. -MAYOR BLAIR STATED HIS CONCERN FOR THOSE IN THE CITY AFFECTED BY THE FLOODING DISASTER. HE CONTINUED STATING THE CITY WAS ASSESSING DAMAGE IN ALL AREAS OF THE CITY WHETHER MINOR DRAINAGE OR SERIOUS FLOODING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. C.4 DISCUSS D/FW AIRPORT RUNWAY EXPANSION PLANS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 58, Page 56 Mayor Blair recognized Mayor William Tate of the City of Grapevine. Mayor Tate, assisted by Councilperson Sharon Spencer, gave a presentation of the concerns of the City of Grapevine regarding the D/FW Airport Runway Expansion Plans. Mayor Tate asked the Council to consider the City of Grapevine's position and request that if the City of Farmers Branch passes a resolution to request a study of other alternatives to benefit all the cities involved. Mayor Blair stated the complexity of this issue and his concern for the City of Grapevine, as well as other neighboring cities to be affected by the expansion. Mayor Blair thanked Mayor Tate for his presentation. C.5 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST BY MR. & MRS. HARRIS AND MR. & MRS. NIKAIDOH FOR REPLAT APPROVAL OF OAKBROOK SHORES ADDITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. This tract of land is located at the east end of Gatwick Place, just south of Oakbrook Parkway and is located within Planned Development District 21 with residential (R-3) standards. This property is being replatted to create larger building sites. Currently, the subject property is platted into three residential lots. The owners want to replat their properties into two lots. The northern most lot has a house presently situated on it, however the owners want to expand. The southern most lot will not accommodate the size home desired. Therefore, the middle lot is being split and added to the adjacent lots. Ordinance No. 1430 and State Law requires a public hearing be held when replatting residential property. If 20% of the lot owners within 500 feet of the replat object to the replat, 66% of the remaining lot owners must vote in favor to overrule the opposition. Each lot receives one vote. As of 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 1990, no responses were received by the City Engineer. The Engineering Department and City Attorney have reviewed this replat and it complies with the City's requirements for replat approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended this replat for approval. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing and recognized Jesse Harris, 11425 Cherry Ridge, Dallas, representing the Harris' and the Nikaidoh's. Mr. Harris explained the mutual need and desire for the replatting of the property. He stated he was available for any questions of Council. Vol. 58, Page 57 There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. A motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved the replat of Oakbrook Shores Addition. C.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1884 ABANDONING TWO PORTIONS OF A UTILITY EASEMENT IN OAKBROOK ESTATES, LOCATED EAST OF GATWICK PLACE AND SOUTH OF OAKBROOK PARKWAY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The owners of three lots in Oakbrook Estates have requested that two small portions of the existing utility easement be abandoned. The owners are replatting three lots into two lots and rerouting an electric service line along the new common property line. The utility companies concur with this abandonment request. The owners are replatting a utility easement in the correct location to service the remaining two lots. The City Engineer recommends that Ordinance No. 1884 be adopted. A motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1884 abandoning two portions of a utility easement in Oakbrook Estates. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS ABANDONING TWO PORTIONS OF A UTILITY EASEMENT AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A" WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED OR NECESSARY; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE INSOFAR AS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ONLY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C.7 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE PROPRIETY OF A PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS FILED WITH THE TEXAS PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC) AND THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY THE TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY (TU ELECTRIC) AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Texas Utilities Electric Company (TUEC) has filed for a 10.2% rate increase with the Texas Public Utilities Commission. On February 5, 1990 the City Council passed Resolution 90-028 which suspended TUEC's rate increase for 90 days. Resolution 90-028 also authorized the City to spend $2,400 combined with other funds spent by Vol. 58, Page 58 area cities served by Texas Utilities Electric to study the proposed rate increase. A March 5, 1990 Public Hearing was also held to discuss the propriety of the proposed rate increase. A Steering Committee composed of Cities concerned about the proposed rate increase hired Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. to study the proposed rate increase by TU Electric. The consultants have found $337 million that should be reduced from TU Electric's proposed $442 million annual increase. The consultants believe additional reductions will occur during the study of prudency issues involving the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant construction. Ordinance No. 1886 would hold electric rates at their present level pending the Public Utility Commission's findings. The City Staff recommends accepting the report of Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. and adopting Ordinance No. 1886 that denies TU Electric's proposed rate increase. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing and recognized Tom Parsons, representative of TU Electric. Mr. Parsons stated he was available for any questions of council or citizen's questions or concerns. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. MAYOR BLAIR EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THIS ITEM. THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT WAS FILED WITH THE CITY SECRETARY. Councilman Phelps asked Mr. Parsons if he agreed with the consultants study. Mr. Parsons stated he had not had time to review the entire study, but could say he felt it was not factual. Discussion followed concerning the consultants study, setting of rates by the Public Utility Commission, concern over possibility of long range rate case dispute and costs involved. City Manager Richard Escalante responded to the question of cost to date for consultants. He stated the expenditure to date is $2,400. City Attorney John Boyle stated the Council made an initial decision to postpone immediate effect of rate increase for 90 days. If the Council fails to act, TU Electric has the . Vol. 58, Page 59 ability to put those rates into effect. The recommendation from City Staff and the consultants is to deny the proposed rate increase. The Council requested Mr. Parsons to make specific responses on the major issues in the Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. study. Mr. Parsons agreed to have the responses by the next Council meeting. A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved to accept Staff's and consultants' recommendation to adopt the following captioned ordinance No. 1886 denying TU Electric's proposed rate increase. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED BY TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC COMPANY IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR SCHEDULES, CONDITIONS, SEVERABILITY; REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. MAYOR BLAIR RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. C.8 DISCUSS REQUEST BY MS. RUTHA SHACKELFORD RELATING TO DRAINAGE AT 13635 N. RAWHIDE PARKWAY AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair recognized Rutha Shackelford, 13635 N. Rawhide Parkway who explained a drainage problem she is having where sewage backs up into her house when the creek is flooded. She felt it was related to the gabions which were installed on the creek within the last year. Mayor Blair recognized Mark Pavageaux, Director of Public Works, who addressed this problem. Mr. Pavageaux stated that no correlation could be found between the drainage system of the gabions and the sewer system. He further stated more studies were being done both upstream and down to locate any problems that might be causing the back-up or infiltration. Mr. Pavageaux continued saying progress was being made, but there was no single point source causing the problem. Mayor Blair recognized the following people who were having similar problems with their drainage and sewer. Thomas Kimpton, 13629 N. Rawhide, stated having raw sewage back-up in the house. Walter Berger, 13653 N. Rawhide, stated drainage problems coming from the alley also. William Kolbye, 13647 N. Rawhide, stated sewage back-up and water in the house from the alley. Vol. 58, Page 60 Mayor Blair reiterated that the City is working on the drainage and sewer problems and particularly where there is infiltration into the sewer lines. He continued stating that the problems are being studied and alternatives are being evaluated to remedy and avoid problems in the future. C.9 DISCUSS THE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE, INDUCEMENT REPRESENTATIONS AND SERVICE PROVISIONS MADE BY TCI CABLEVISION, INC. OF DALLAS (TCI) AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Farmers Branch City Council passed Resolution 90-063 on April 2, 1990 which requested that TCI hold in abeyance for a period of 90 days any increase in rates and decrease in service for basic service as prior notice had to been given to the City. The resolution further requested TCI furnish certain information to the city. Only very limited information pursuant to that request was` present prior to that meeting. TCI has previously made commitments to provide advance notice on changes in service or quality of service to citizens of Farmers Branch. At the City Council meeting of April 16, 1990 the City Council instructed Staff to inspect the books, records, and other like matters as stipulated in the Franchise Ordinance as the requested information was not provided. City Staff has visited TCI offices and reviewed Heritage 1989 audited financial statements, Heritage unaudited 1989 balance sheet, Heritage unaudited 1989 Farmers Branch Division statement of operations, and TCI unaudited first quarter 1990 Farmers Branch Division statement of operations. Staff has also requested additional specific information of TCI which will be presented to City Council prior to the Council meeting if it is received from TCI. Mayor Blair recognized Kathi Noe, representative of TCI, who stated they are in the process of formalizing the information requested by the City Staff. Ms. Noe stated the information would be available by the next Council meeting. A motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved that the matter with TCI Cablevision be tabled until the next Council meeting. C.10 DISCUSS MATTERS RELATING TO THE SHOREDALE AREA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS. Mayor Blair stated the City Council has requested a status report of the Shoredale area concerns be presented at the first meeting of each month. Mayor Blair read the updated status report on the Shoredale area concerns. Vol. 58, Page 61 C.11 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1885 REGULATING PARKING OF BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN ANY AREA OF THE CITY ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. On February 19, 1990 the City Council adopted the "Front Yard Parking Ordinance." Enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance begins May 19, 1990. The City Staff has prepared an ordinance regulating the parking of recreational vehicles and buses on residential streets in response to a concern that these vehicles may be parked on streets as a result of the enforcement of the "Front Yard Parking Ordinance." The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to ease traffic congestion, reduce visual obstruction, and provide for greater safety in public streets. The proposed ordinance has an effective date of May 19, 1990 and allows for temporary limited parking of buses and recreational vehicles on streets through an "On-street parking Permit" which may be issued by the Chief of Police or appointed designee. City Staff recommends that Ordinance No. 1885 be adopted as submitted. Mayor Blair recognized City Manager Richard Escalante who responded to a question asked in Study session regarding the need for a written application for temporary limited parking. City Manager Escalante stated a phone call to the Police Department would be sufficient. He continued saying the intent of the ordinance is to improve neighborhoods and provide for development of neighborhoods, not to issue citations. Discussion followed regarding how to notify citizens about the ordinance and the need of a public hearing to gain citizen input. A motion was made by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilmember Davis, not to adopt ordinance No. 1885 as submitted until a public hearing could beheld. Discussion followed on how to notify citizens of the public hearing. The citizens newsletter was agreed upon as the best means of notifying the public. The vote followed and the motion passed 4-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, Councilmembers Davis, Phelps, and Moses voting "aye", and Councilman Binford voting "nay." Vol. 58, Page 62 Council agreed to reschedule the item for the next Council meeting. C.12 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 90-078 SUPPORTING DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT REQUEST FOR STUDY OF TOLL TUNNEL FOR KELLER SPRINGS ROAD UNDER ADDISON AIRPORT AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Blair. Mayor Blair stated he had received a letter from Commissioner Jim Jackson of the Dallas County Commissioner's Court requesting the City's support for a feasibility study for the extension of Keller Springs Road underneath the Addison Airport. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Phelps, was made to adopt Resolution No. 90-078 encouraging the Texas Tutnpike Authority to perform a feasibility study for the extension of Keller Springs Road underneath the Addison Airport. Mayor Blair requested City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish to send a copy of the Resolution to the Dallas County Commissioner's Court. D.1 CONSIDER SETTING COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR MAY AND . JUNE AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of members of the City Council. Discussion of the possibility of changing the schedule of meetings followed, however, it was decided not to change the dates. Mayor Blair stated he would be absent from the May 21 Council meeting. D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 90-072 AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE REPLACEMENT RESIDENTIAL SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS TO INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL COMPANY OF PLANO, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. On April 23, 1990, bidsnwere received and opened for the purchase of one, two or three replacement residential side-loader refuse trucks. Bids were mailed to six vendors. Five vendors submitted seven bids, and one vendor did not bid. The lowest bid meeting specifications was submitted by Industrial Disposal Company of Plano, Texas in the amount of $257,049. The lowest bid, submitted by Dallas Peterbilt, Inc., $255,843, did not meet specifications. Vol. 58, Page 63 These vehicles will replace vehicles recently damaged by fire. One vehicle was scheduled and budgeted for replacement. The other two trucks were not scheduled or budgeted for replacement, but can be replaced by combining the remaining funds for the residential truck budgeted, the insurance reimbursement, and the delay in purchase of a commercial collection truck. Funding available for all three trucks is $318,900. The Residential Sanitation Division has $105,000, Commercial Sanitation Division has $120,000, and with the acceptance of the insurance reimbursement of $93,900, brings the total to $318,900. The Director of Public Works and the Director of Equipment Services recommend adopting Resolution No. 90-072 awarding the bid for the purchase of three replacement residential side-loader refuse trucks to Industrial Disposal Company of Plano, Texas in the amount of $257,049. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-072 awarding the bid for the purchase of three replacement residential side-loader refuse trucks to Industrial Disposal Company of Plano, Texas in the amount of $257,049. D.3 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. This item is placed on the agenda for Council discussion and consideration. Councilman Binford, who serves as an officer of the Film Commission of North Texas, read a part of the minutes of their last meeting where the Film Commission had referred business to the Doubletree Hotel for a film location. He stated this reflects the positive benefits the City is receiving from one of the organizations it supports. Mayor Blair requested to attend the TML Legislative Committee Meeting in Austin on May 25 as he is a committee member. Councilmember Davis requested to attend the TML Finance Meeting in Austin as she is a committee member. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second,by Mayor Pro Tem. Pyle, all voting "aye", approved travel expense for Mayor Blair and Councilmember Davis as representatives to attend the TML Legislative and Finance Committee Meetings in Austin. D.4 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. There was no one wishing to speak. Vol. 58, Paqe 64 MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED 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 IN THE STUDY SESSION CHAMBERS 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 CONVENES. a. DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g) 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Discussion was held relating to appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. Mayor Pro Tem Binford excused himself from the Executive Session Chambers due to a possible conflict of interest on this item. The appropriate document was filed with the City Secretary. Discussion was held relating to appointment for Municipal Court Judge. Mayor Pro Tem Binford returned to the Executive Session Chambers. 3. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE DART BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Discussion was held relating to selecting a representative to serve on the DART Board of Directors. b. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(f) 1. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION FOR CITY FACILITIES. Discussion was held relating to possible land acquisition. I i THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", reappointed Roy Patton to serve Place l on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1993. Vol. 58, Page 65 i Mayor Blair stated that further discussion will be followed for the appointment to Place 2 to the Planning and Zoning Commission and for the appointment of Municipal Court Judge. A motion by Councilmember Davis, a second by. Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-077 selecting Kathy Ingle as the representative from Farmers Branch and Addison to serve on the DART Board of Directors. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair stated that the Council discussed the possible acquisition of a couple of pieces of property with no action needed at this time. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of May 7, 1990 at 12:21 a.m. Qko~&~u - - Mayor Dave Blair 0 City Secretary ~JI Vol. 58, Page 66