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1990-09-17 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers Dave Blair Ron Pyle Bob Phelps Jeff Binford Calla Davis Bill Moses The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager Steve Carpenter Assistant City Manager John Burke City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish City Management Assistant David Reedy Communication Director Donna Huerta Economic Development Director Norma Nichols Director of Community Services Tom Scales City Engineer Jerry Murawski Director of Finance Doug Vanderslice Fire Chief Jack Dyer Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Captain of Police Department Jimmy Fawcett Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of Septemer 17, 1990 to order at 7:37 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 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 22, 1990 AS AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY. Mayor Blair proclaimed September 22, 1990, as American Business Women's Day in Farmers Branch. Vol. 59, Page 39 Ms. Vickie Martin, President of the Farmers Branch American Business Women's chapter, and member Kathryn Tracy were present for the presentation of the proclamation from Mayor Blair. A.3 CONSIDER PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 29, 1990 AS FARMERS BRANCH LIONS CLUB DAY IN FARMERS BRANCH CELEBRATING 30TH ANNIVERSARY. Mayor Blair proclaimed September 29, 1990, as Farmers Branch Lions Club Day in Farmers Branch in celebration of the club's 30th anniversary. Mark Hawkins, President of the Farmers Branch Lions Club, and members: Al Wagner, Walter Howerton, David Reedy and Wayne Bannon were present for the presentation of the proclamation from Mayor Blair. A.4a PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Blair presented a 25 year service award to Edna Kelly of the Data Processing Department. A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. There were no board applications presented. B.1. 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 being established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting, "aye", added items D.2, D.3, D.4, D.5, D.6 and D.8 to the consent items. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Council Binford, all voting "aye", approved the following consent items, B.1, D.2, D.3, D.4, D.5, D.6 and D.8. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1990. D.2. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-143 AWARDING THE BID FOR THE LIBRARY AUTOMATIC ENTRY DOOR TO AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,410.00. VQl. 59, Page 40 D.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-144 SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF STATE HIGHWAY 190 FROM STATE HIGHWAY 78 TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20. D.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-145 APPROVING AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A.R.S. ENGINEERS, INC. RELATIVE TO THE WICKER STREET GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,100.00. D.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-146 AWARDING THE BID FOR SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION ON JOSEY LANE BETWEEN CHARCOAL DRIVE AND RAWHIDE PARKWAY TO ANDERSON PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,012.00 AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. D.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-147 AUTHORIZING A RELEASE OF COVENANTS OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH VILLA MARQUIS ASSOCIATES, INC. D.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 90-149 APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION AGREEMENT WITH TERRA-MAR RELATIVE TO THE WICKER STREET GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,242.00. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report on the happenings and status of projects in the departments of the city. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: 1990-1991 BUDGET. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. A public hearing is being held to consider the 1990-91 budget. A preliminary public hearing for the budget was held on June 18, 1990. The proposed budget was filed with the City Secretary on July 13, 1990 and copies of the proposed budget were made available for public inspection at the Farmers Branch Library as were revisions resulting from the Council study sessions. Open study sessions of the City Council were held on August 15, August 20, September 4, and September 17, 1990 to discuss the proposed budget. Public notice of this hearing was published in the Farmers Branch Times on August 23, and August 30, 1990. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing and. asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on this item. There being no one indicating a desire to speak, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. C.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1908 ADOPTING THE OPERATING Vol. 59, Page 41 BUDGET FOR I990-91 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information The passage of an ordinance is required in operating budget for I990-91. All applicax provisions necessary for adoption of the followed. Copies of the budget document are inspection at the Library. for consideration. order to adopt the ale laws and charter budget have been available for public City Manager Richard Escalante reported that a revised copy of the fund balance sheet had been distributed to the Council. The revised report will be placed in the budget and filed at the library. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1908: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1990, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY. C.4 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1907 SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR 1990 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Ordinance No. 1907 sets the tax rate for the 1990 tax year at $.40 per $100 of assessed value on all real and business personal property within the City. The City of Farmers Branch has one of the lowest tax rates in the metroplex and is one of the few cities that is not raising taxes in 1990. This year marks over ten consecutive years that the City has not raised the tax rate. There being no comments, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted ordinance No. 1907 setting the tax rate for the 1990 tax rate at $.40 per $100.00 of assessed value on real and business personal property within the City of Farmers Branch. Ordinance captioned reads: AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY THE TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR 1990. C.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1906 AMENDING THE CITY'S I989-90 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Ordinance No. 1906 amends the 1989-90 Operating budget to a level that is consistent with the City's estimated spending plan. This budget amendment maintains general fund expenditures at the same level as the mid-year amended budget. The City Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance No. 1906. Vol. 59, Page 42 A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Mayor pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1906: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY'S 1989-1990 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET: DIRECTING THAT CITY EXPENDITURES BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AS AMENDED. C.6 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1910 TO APPROVE THE 1990 TAX ROLL CERTIFIED BY THE DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented, the following information for consideration. Ordinance No. 1910 approves the tax roll certified by the Dallas Central Appraisal District. The certified tax roll sets forth the taxable value for all real and business personal property in the City of Farmers Branch at $2,815,483,704 {two billion eight hundred fifteen million four hundred eighty-three thousand seven hundred four dollars). There being no comments, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1910. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE 1990 TAX ROLL CERTIFIED BY THE DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT. C.7 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1905 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1210) CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON GOLFING GREEN DRIVE FROM TOM FIELD ROAD TO WEBB CHAPEL ROAD TO 30 MILES PER HOUR AND CONSIDER OTHER TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES ON GOLFING GREEN DRIVE AND RAWHIDE PARKWAY FROM TOM FIELD ROAD TO WEBB CHAPEL ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City Staff was directed by the City Council to investigate and prepare recommendations regarding traffic operations on Golfing Green Drive and Rawhide Parkway between Webb Chapel Road and Tom Field Road. A variety of possible traffic engineering improvements were considered and analyzed, including speed limits, stop signs, parking controls, other signage, and traffic signals. The Engineering and Police Departments recommend that Ordinance No. 1905 be adopted to change the existing 20 miles per hour speed limit to 30 miles per hour speed limit on Golfing Green Drive from Webb Chapel Road to Tom Field Road. The traffic study has demonstrated that changing the limit from 20 to 30 miles per hour would improve safety. It is recommended that curve warning signs with 20 M.P.H. advisory speed plaques be installed on both approaches to the curve in Golfing Green Drive west of Webb Chapel Road. The existing slippery pavement symbol sign should be removed. Vol. 59, Page 43 The intersection of Rawhide Parkway and Josey Lane presents visibility problems, particularly in the northwest corner. It is recommended that cooperation be sought from property owners at this corner to remedy the visibility problem. Signalization at this location is a more costly alternative if visibility improvements cannot be made. It is recommended that larger advanced warning signs be installed on Golfing Green Drive and Rawhide Parkway to alert drivers to the school zone on Josey Lane. Additional multi-way (3-way) stop controls and parking restrictions are not recommended. The recommended change in the speed limit on golfing Green Drive requires action by the City Council in order to become effective. The recommended changes in warning signs and discussions with property owners regarding sight restrictions will be implemented by the City Staff. Mayor Blair recognized the following citizens to speak on this consideration. Mr. Greg Osborn, 2832 Golfing Green Drive, questioned whether or not the 30 M.P.H. would be any safer than 20 M.P.h.. ■ Ms. Kaye Khoury, 2814 Golfing Green Drive, stated she works at the Dallas Rehabilitation Center in Dallas and safety should be the main concern of this question. Ms. Khoury was in favor of leaving the 20 M.P.H. speed limit on Golfing Green and requested an appeal to the school to support the school zone on Tom Field Road. Ms. Karla Shauf, 2840 Golfing Green, was in favor of the 20 M.P.H. speed limit on Golfing Green Drive and would like to see the street designated as a school zone. Ms. Shauf stated that Golfing Green is a residential street and is being used as a major thoroughfare. Ms. Shauf stated her main concern was the safety for her children and all children in the area. Ms. Shauf pointed out that there were no 'children at play' signs posted on Golfing Green and that there were no speed limit signs on Rawhide Parkway. Mayor Blair read a letter from Mr. Todd Viegat 2824 Golfing Green recommending the installation of speed bumps at various points along Golfing Green Drive. Mr. George Johnson, 2912 Golfing Green, stated that he had lived on Golfing Green for 12 years and has not had any problems with safety on the street with his 5 kids. Mr. Johnson stated that children should be taught not to play in the streets. Mrs. Jean Lindsley, 2956 Golfing Green, spoke in favor of raising the speed limit to 30 M.P.H.. Mrs. Lindsley commented that she was a rehabilitative instructor and most of the head injuries she had worked with came from motorcyle accidents rather than Vol, 59, P car 44 accidents. Mrs. Lindsley stated that 20 M.P.H. was too slow for Golfing Green. Ms. Judy Smith, 2952 Golfing Green, spoke in concern of children playing in the street. Mr. Mark Groves, 2516 Fieldale, stated he had received a ticket going 9 miles over the limit on Golfing Green. He stated that 20 M.P.H. is too slow and since Golfing Green is a major thoroughfare and heavily traveled, the street warrants a speed limit of 30 M.P.H. Mr. Richard Jones, 3158 Golfing Green, questioned why the speed limit on Golfing Green Drive was 20 M.P.H. when other streets in the city was 30 M.P.H. Mr. Jones stated that it was inconvenient to drive that long of a street at that slow rate of speed. Mr. Jones stated that he feels that Golfing Green has no more priority than any other street in Farmers Branch. Rev. Lee Lindsley, 2956 Golfing Green, spoke in favor of changing the speed limit on Golfing Green Drive to 30 M.P.H. and suggested the placement of slower rate of speed signs at the park areas. Mr. Lindsley asked why there was a 20 M.P.H. speed limit on Golfing Green and a 30 M.P.H. speed limit on Rawhide Parkway. Mayor Blair called on City Traffic Engineer Dave Davis to explain the recommendations of the staff. Mr. Davis explained that the traffic investigation demonstrated that the change in speed limits is warranted. Vehicle speeds on Golfing Green Drive (speed 20 M.P.H.) are usually very uniform, with 65 to 70 percent of vehicles traveling at speeds between 25 and 35 M.P.H.. The same speed distribution is present on Rawhide Parkway even though the speed limit is 30 M.P.H.. Beginning on Tuesday, August 21, 1990 increased enforcement resources were dedicated to Golfing Green Drive. This effort eventually reduced the proportion of vehicles traveling at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour to 44 percent. The percentage of vehicles exceeding 35 miles per hour was not significantly affected. Safety is associated with uniform speeds rather than particularly low speeds. Therefore, speed limits are usually based on measurements of actual speeds so as to encourage uniformity. The adjustment of the speed limit to 30 miles per hour on Golfing Green Drive from Tom Field Road to Webb Chapel Road would improve speed uniformity and traffic safety; it would reduce the complaints about traffic enforcement in the area; and it would not result in higher speeds than those normally experienced on Golfing Green Drive. Mr. Davis stated that it is recommended that curve warning signs with 20 M.P.H. be placed at the curve immediately west of the library on Golfing Green. Mayor Blair recognized Captain Jimmy Fawcett with the Police Department. Captain Fawcett stated that all streets in Farmers Vol. 59, Page 45 Branch do have a speed limit of 30 M.P.H. unless posted otherwise. Captain Fawcett stated that no accidents have occurred on Golfing Green Drive between Webb Chapel and Tom Field Road during the past two years. Mr. Greg Osborn, 2832 Golfing Green, told of an accident involving his dog with a police car. Ms. Karla Shauf stated that there were several streets in Farmers Branch that were 20 M.P.H. and asked Mr. Davis if the accident reports that had been given included ones involving children. Mr. Davis responded that the reports included all accidents. After discussion relating to their feelings in support of the recommendations by the Councilmembers , a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Mayor Pro Tem, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1905 as recommended by the Engineering and Police Departments. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1210 CHANGING THE SPEED LIMIT ON GOLFING GREEN DRIVE FROM TOM FIELD ROAD TO WEBB CHAPEL ROAD TO 30 MILES PER HOUR; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C.8 CONSIDER DISCUSSION ITEMS REQUESTED BY VERNON SMITH AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. I. PASSING AN ORDINANCE WITHDRAWING THE SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION. 2. DEVELOPMENT OF A SURCHARGE FOR ALL EXEMPT PRO- PERTIES. 3. ORDINANCE BANNING POLITICAL YARD SIGNS. 4. ORDINANCE RELATING TO NO SMOKING IN VARIOUS AREAS AND BANNING ALL CIGARETTE MACHINES. 5. ENFORCE NO SMOKING IN ELEVATORS. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Mayor Blair listed the 5 items for discussion as indicated in the above item caption. These items for discussion have been placed on the agenda at the request of Vernon Smith, 2715 Bay Meadows Circle. Mayor Blair stated that Mr. Smith notified the City Manager that he would not be present for the discussions. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the city hall offices did receive calls today asking if there was consideration of withdrawing the senior citizen tax exemption. The citizens were told that the budget had been prepared for the Council's consideration and this issue was not part of the budget and has not been a council or Staff request. This was a request of Mr. Smith. Vol. 59, page 46 Mr. Escalante stated that Mr. Smith asked to relate to the Council that he thought there was sufficient provisions for senior citizens and others to have exemptions or have deferment of taxes and that the tax exemption was not necessary in the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Escalante stated that in the second issue Mr. Smith recommended the City develop a surcharge to all exempt properties, such agencies as schools, churches, and governmental facilities for city services they receive. Mr. Escalante stated that on the 'no smoking' issue, Mr. Smith indicated that voluntary compliance of the city ordinance is not sufficient and he feels that additional enforcement of 'no smoking' is needed, especially in restaurants and elevators. Mr. Escalante stated that in regards to political signs, Mr. Smith indicated that the signs get wet and are destroyed. Mr. Smith recommended that the city construct a computerized electronic board that would relate information to the public. Mayor Blair recognized the following who wished to speak on these issues: Mr. Bill Lawson, 2666 Mt. View, a Farmers Branch resident of 37 years, commented that the letter on the senior citizen tax exemption issue was distributed around to the senior citizens and they were present to let the Council know their feelings. Mr. Lawson opposed the recommendation of Mr. Smith. Mr. Bill Marcom, 13225 Brisbane, a Farmers Branch resident of 45 years, opposed the request of reducing the senior citizen tax exemption. Mr. Marcom stated that senior citizens do not have additional income to take care of the exemption. A lady (name unknown) asked it the request included disability too Mayor Blair commented that since he had been on the Council (1982) the city has granted full exemption to everyone to the limit of the law, not only to senior citizens but to all Farmers Branch residents. Mayor Blair recognized City Finance Director Doug Vanderslice and asked that he explain the exemptions the city has. Mr. Vanderslice stated that there is a 20% general homestead exemption offered to all property owners and there is the over age 65 exemption of $60,000.00. Mayor Blair commented that he believes the exemption is reasonable to all the citizens of the city and would not support any reduction. Mayor Blair commented regarding the request to pass on a surchage to exempt properties, that he feels the need to support the vol. 59, Page 47 churches and schools. In regards to the two government facilities if a tax was placed on them, the citizens would be the ones paying the taxes. Mayor Blair stated he would support the banning of the political yard signs because they were an expense and bother to install and remove after the election. Mayor Blair stated that on the 'no smoking' issue; the city has an ordinance prohibiting smoking in all city buildings and an ordinance prohibiting smoking in elevators. He stated that the ordinance relating to elevators is enforced when possible. Councilwoman Davis stated she agree with the Mayor on his statements. Mrs. Davis commented that everyone has worked hard to have a very physically sound city and feels that benefits such as the tax exemption should be passed on to the senior citizens and to all citizens. Councilwoman Davis commented that political yard signs do inform some citizens of who is running for office. Mayor Pro Tem Pyle agreed with the comments of the Mayor and Councilwoman Davis. He did state that political yard signs gets the name before the citizens of those running for office, and that he was very much opposed to eliminating the senior citizen exemption. Councilman Binford stated that 4 and 5 issues were not applicable and that possibly an ordinance could be established that would limit the expenditure and number of political signs posted. City Attorney John Boyle stated that the City has a comprehensive enforceable sign ordinance that regulates the size and number of political signs within a yard. Councilman Moses agreed with what had been said. He commented that Farmers Branch is being known as a retirement community and he is not opposed to that. He stated that the senior citizens have earned the exemption. He expressed appreciation to the senior citizens for attending the meeting. Councilman Phelps agreed with all comments made. He commented that some of the senior citizens have lived in Farmers Branch for 60 years and thinks the tax exemption is earned. There being no other comments, a motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", denied the requests of Mr. Vernon Smith relating to: (1) withdrawing the senior citizen exemption; and (2) a surcharge for all exempt properties. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 90-I42 APPROVING AN VQ1. 59, page 48 AGREEMENT WITH T U ELECTRIC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AND ALPHA ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The installation of the street lights on Valley View Lane 450 feet west of Mitchwin to Alpha Road, and continuing on Alpha road to Alpha Link is a 1989-90 Street Bond Capital Improvements project. This project is budgeted in the amount of $137,000.00. The street light installation, located in the median, will consist of twenty-seven (27) double fixture 250 watt high pressure sodium street lights with Cobra head fixtures on galvanized steel poles and underground distribution facilities. The Agreement with T U Electric is in the base amount of $74,749.00. The contract time is six (6) months from the acceptance date of this Agreement. After installation is completed, the lights will be maintained and operated by T U Electric under our current Electrical Service Agreement. The City Engineer recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 90-142 approving an agreement with T U Electric in the base amount of $ 74,749.00 for the installation of street lights on Valley View Lane and Alpha Road. After some discussion that the lights to be installed were of same design as existing lights in the city, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-142 approving an agreement with T U Electric in the amount of $74,749.00 for the installation of street lights on Valley View Lane and Alpha Road. D.2 CONSENT ITEM. D.3 CONSENT ITEM. D.4 CONSENT ITEM. D.5 CONSENT ITEM. D.6 CONSENT ITEM. D.7 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 90-148 APPROVING BIDS FOR TRENCH SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR THE UTILITY DIVISION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Bids for Trench Safety Equipment were mailed to four vendors. On July 23, 1990 bids were received and opened with three vendors submitting bids. Of the three bids opened, Texas Contractor's Supply did not meet the City's specifications for strength rating of the equipment. The vendor not submitting a bid was Moody Day, Inc., since they no longer supply Trench Safety Equipment. Vol, 59, Page 49 Two bidders met specifications. The Plank Company bid all items and was the low bidder on five of the ten items bid, bidding $18,882.00. III Services, Incorporated did not bid item one (1), trench boxes. They did bid on the remaining nine items and were low bidder on five of those items, bidding $12,601.78. The total amount of the two bids received is $31,483.78. Funds for this purchase are available in the Utility Division budget in the amount of $40,300.00. The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 90-148 awarding the bids for Trench Safety Equipment to The Plank Company in the amount of $18,882.00 and III Services, Incorporated in the amount of $12,601.78. The total bid amount is $31,4B3.78 as identified in Attachment "A". After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-148 awarding bids for Trench Safety Equipment to The Plank company in the amount of $18,882.00 and III Services, Incorporated in the amount of $12,601.78 for items as outline in Attachment "N" of the resolution. D.8 CONSENT ITEM. D.9 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 90-150 AWARDING THE BID FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers Branch contract for property and casualty insurance coverage expires on September 30, 1990. Seven requests for bids were distributed to vendors for Property and Casualty Insurance for 1990-91. Three bids were returned. Bids were received from Arthur Gallagher & Co., INSCO Agency and Employers Insurance of Texas. Arthur Gallagher "no bid" all items because Workers Compensation was not included in the specifications. INSCO Agency submitted low bids meeting the specifications on the following coverages; mobile equipment and mobile radios for a total premium of $6,752.00. Employers Insurance submitted low bids meeting specifications on the remaining coverages: 1. General Liability $58,004.00 2. Property 33,349.00 3. Automobile Liability 68,173.00 4. Automobile Physical Damage 30,072.00 5. Electronic Data Processing 2,427.00 6. Fine Arts 132.00 7. Difference in Conditions 5,261.00 Vol.59, Page 50 8. Nestle Street House 150.00 9. Boiler and Machinery 10,268.00 10. Public Officials Liability 18,386.00 11. Law Enforcement Liability 51,341.00 12. Fidelity Bonds 6,375.00 Total $ 283,938.00 The total of the low bids is $290,690.00. $430,100.00 is proposed for property and casualty insurance coverage in the 1990-1991 budget. The City Staff recommends that Resolution No. 90-150 be adopted awarding the bid for mobile equipment and mobile radio insurance coverage to INSCO Agency in the amount of $6,752.00 and the remaining coverages to Employers Insurance of Texas in the amount of $283,938.00. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 90-150 awarding the bid for mobile equipment and mobile radio insurance to INSCO Agency in the amount of $6,752.00 and the remaining coverages to Employers Insurance of Texas in the amount of $283,938.00. D.10 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented a report of his trip to Garbsen, Germany in honor of their 25th anniversary. Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented a picture sent to the City of Farmers Branch from Garbsen, Germany. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", accepted the gift of the picture from Garbsen, Germany. Councilwoman Davis reminded the Texas Water Development Board September 20, 1990. City Council of the meeting of the in Austin, Texas on Thursday, City Manager Richard Escalante reported that he would be attending the ICMA Conference in Ft. Worth, September 23-27, 1990. D.11 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mayor Blair recognized George Grimmer, 3040 Eric Lane. Mr. Grimmer ask the city to look at the dotted yellow traffic lights because some people have a hard time seeing them. Traffic Engineer Dave Davis agreed and is checking this out. Vol. 59, Page 51 MAYOR BLAIR 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.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-I7, SEC. 2 (G) I. DISCUSS POLICE CHIEF POSITION. A discussion was held relating to the Police chief position. b. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - ARTICLE 6252-I7, SEC. 2 (F) 1. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION. A discussion was held relating to possible land acquisition. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. No action was deemed necessary. Mayor Blair stated that City Manager Richard Escalante gave the Council an update of Chief Robbins' condition. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. No action was deemed necessary. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of September 17, 1990 at 10:30 P.M. Mayor Dave Blair City Secretary Vol. 59, page 52