1993-12-20 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY HALL
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmembers
Dave Blair
Calla Davis
Ron Pyle
Bill Moses
Bob Phelps
Nancy Hardie
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
Communication Director Donna Huerta
Economic Development Director Norma Nichols
Director of Community Services Tom Scales
Director of Planning Michael Spicer
City Engineer Jerry Murawski
Assistant City Engineer Gary Oshel
Director of Finance Charles Cox
Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller
Fire Chief Kyle King
Director of Data Processing Kenneth Campbell
Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux
City Management Assistant David Reedy
Recording Secretary Cindee Peters
Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of December 20, 1993 to order at 7:30
P.M.. The meeting was televised.
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A.1 INVOCATION.
Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
A.2 CONSIDER PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 1993 AS DRUNK AND DRUGGED
DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH IN FARMERS BRANCH.
Mayor Blair read the proclamation and proclaimed December as "Drunk and Drugged
Driving Prevention Month" in Farmers Branch.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
No one came forward.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B. 8.
Mayor Blair stated 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 Tern Davis, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting
"aye", added items D.3, D.7 and D.8 to the consent agenda items.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye",
approved the following Consent Agenda items.
B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 6,
1993.
B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-187 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TRIANGLE
SUPPLY CO., INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12704 BEE STREET.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-189 TO ACCEPT A STREET EASEMENT
DONATED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS BY THE LINCOLN NATIONAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE JOSEY LANE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JOSEY LANE AND VALLEY
VIEW LANE.
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B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-194 ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES FOR
FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS.
B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-186 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF
GAINESVILLE FOR USE OF THE CAMELOT LANDFILL FACILITY.
B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-195 TO ACCEPT A FIRELANE
EASEMENT FROM VALWOOD VILLAGE APARTMENTS, INC.
B.7 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2104 FOR
THE ABANDONMENT OF A FIRELANE WITHIN THE VALWOOD
VILLAGE APARTMENTS.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
PROVIDING FOR ABANDONMENT OF ITS INTEREST IN A
FIRELANE EASEMENT WITHIN THE VALWOOD VILLAGE
APARTMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-199 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH NRS CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN OF
THE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN MAYDELLE LANE AND SELMA
LANE FROM JOSEY LANE TO VERONICA ROAD.
D.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 93-198 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.
1 TO A CONTRACT WITH XIT PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR
STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO JOSEY LANE.
D.7 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2103
AMENDING THE RATES FOR COMMERCIAL COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1995 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
PROVIDING MONTHLY RATES FOR THREE (3), FOUR (4), SIX (6),
AND EIGHT (8), CUBIC YARD CONTAINERS AND MONTHLY
RATES FOR FIFTEEN (15), TWENTY (20), THIRTY (30), FORTY
(40) CUBIC YARD OPEN TOP CONTAINERS AND MONTHLY
RATES FOR THIRTY (30), THIRTY-FIVE (35), FORTY (40), CUBIC
YARD COMPACTORS; PROVIDING FOR A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
D.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-191 CANCELLING THE BID FOR A 1993
MODEL SIDE DUMP RECYCLING TRUCK.
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: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TRANS TEXAS
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC., TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
NUMBER 66 ZONING DISTRICT (PD-66) PERMITTED USES AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND APPROVE AN ASSOCIATED SITE PLAN
FOR A RETAIL DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF MIDWAY ROAD AND THE LBJ FREEWAY, WITHIN THE PD-66
ZONING DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The PD-66 zoning
district includes approximately 10 acres of vacant land located at the northeast corner of
LBJ frontage road and Midway Road.
Principal land uses permitted in PD-66 are currently limited to office, hotel and
secondary office-related uses. The proposed amendment would allow a variety of retail
uses as principal uses, in addition to office and hotel uses, and modify the existing
development standards to better accommodate a retail shopping center.
The proposed site plan would allow approximately 138,600 gross square feet of retail
floor space. Both the proposed zoning and the proposed site plan are consistent with the
long range planning objectives for the City's east side.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends proposed
Ordinance No. 2100 be adopted which would amend the PD-66 zoning district to add
retail uses as principal uses, modify the development standards to better accommodate
retail development, and approve an associated site plan for a retail shopping as submitted.
Mayor Blair explained the applicant submitted a letter on December 17, 1993 asking for
a postponement of their request.
A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
granted the postponement request and continued this item until the January 10, 1994 City
Council meeting.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
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NUMBER 30 ZONING DISTRICT (PD-30) TO ALLOW NEW AND USED AUTO
SALES WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The PD-30 zoning
district is generally bounded by the City of Carrollton to the north, Stemmons Freeway
to the west, Denton Drive to the east, and Valley View Lane to the south. At present,
PD-30 allows a broad range of uses including light industrial, office, retail, and limited
automotive related uses, but prohibits the sale of new or used automobiles.
The City Council initially considered amending PD-30 to permit the sale of used
automobiles at its May 17, 1993 meeting. The City Council deferred acting on the
proposed amendment until it received the report and recommendations of a Task Force
studying the Old Farmers Branch Area which includes PD-30. Council received the Task
Force's report in October. At its October 18, 1993 meeting, City Council, returned this
item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration, directing the
Commission to also address new automobile sales and establishment of minimum
standards, including appropriate setback requirements, which would better ensure
compatibility with surrounding land uses.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 5 to 2 vote, recommends proposed
Ordinance No. 2090 be adopted which amends PD-30 to permit the sale of both new and
used automobiles subject to approval of a Specific Use Permit. The proposed ordinance
also establishes minimum standards requiring repair work to take place indoors,
screening of outdoor storage areas, appropriate display area setbacks, paving of parking
areas, and limiting used auto sales to accessory uses along Stemmons Freeway, Valwood
Parkway, and Valley View Lane.
Mayor Blair explained Councilman Moses left the Council Chambers because he feels
he has a conflict of interest on this item. Councilman Moses signed the proper affidavit
of conflict interest and filed the affidavit with the City Secretary.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
No one came forward.
A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye",
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Blair stated there was a possible problem with the wording in paragraph 2(b)
which states " The used automobile sales lot may be located on a separate property
provided the property is owned or leased by the same entity owning or operating the new
automobile sales use with which it is affiliated and said lot is located within a reasonable
proximity to the new automobile sales use, as determined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and approved by the City Council Mayor Blair read a possible revised
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version of the paragraph as follows: "Used automobile sales shall either be located on
the same lot as the new automobile sales use or on an adjacent property, provided the
adjacent property is owned or leased by the same entity owning or operating the new
automobile sales use with which it is affiliated".
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Mayor
Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye", approved the following captioned Ordinance No. 2090
with amendment recommended by Mayor Blair:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; SO AS
TO INDICATE NEW AND USED AUTOMOBILE SALES AS PERMITTED
USES REQUIRING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT IN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 30 ZONING DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING
SPECIAL STANDARDS FOR USED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES; PROVIDING
FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF,
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Moses returned to his chair.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-197 NOMINATING SPRINT
COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P. OF WESTWOOD, KANSAS AS AN
ENTERPRISE PROJECT PURSUANT TO SECTION 10 OF THE TEXAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. In July of 1993, the City
of Farmers Branch received approval for an Enterprise Zone on the west side of the City.
Qualified companies relocating or expanding in the City can receive substantial state and
local benefits if they are retaining or creating new jobs within the state and are located
in the zone.
Qualified companies defined as "Enterprise Projects" are limited to no more than four
businesses within an Enterprise Zone per year. Those companies must be nominated by
the City Council.
A company must certify that 25 percent of new jobs created will go to residents within
the applicable enterprise zone or economically disadvantaged individuals. The approved
company must certify the job creation commitment to the state and must file appropriate
reports with the Texas Department of Commerce. The city's responsibility is to certify
that the company is located wholly within the Enterprise Zone, nominate the company
to the state, and file a zone report annually.
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The Enterprise Zone project nominated will enable the company to be considered for
state sales tax rebate and a state franchise fee reduction. In addition, local incentives
such as a reduction in development fee can occur. As the Enterprise Zone is
automatically a Reinvestment Zone under state law, the first step in considering tax
abatement was completed when the zone was approved in July of this year.
Sprint Communications Company is leasing 130,000 square feet at 1601 LBJ Freeway
located in the Farmers Branch Enterprise Zone approved by the Texas Department of
Commerce in July of 1993. Six hundred twenty-nine full-time positions will be created
initially in Farmers Branch and retained within the State of Texas. Staffing projections
indicated that 157 additional full-time positions could be added over the next three years.
Sprint Communications Companies has requested to be nominated by the City of Farmers
Branch as an enterprise zone project.
Sprint will consolidate their customer service centers into a National Customer Service
Center in Farmers Branch, The location is considered the flagship customer service
center by the Consumer Services Group Management of Sprint.
If nominated by the City Council, the application package will be forwarded to the Texas
Department of Commerce for final approval.
The City Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-197 nominating Sprint
Communications Company, L.P. of Westwood, Kansas, as an Enterprise Project pursuant
to section 10 of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act.
Mr. Terry Frederick, Manager of Tax Division, and Ms. Wendy Kogen, Manager of
Real Estate for Sprint, came forward and explained they would answer any questions
City Council might have.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-197 nominating Sprint
Communications Company, L.P. of Westwood, Kansas, as an Enterprise Project pursuant
to section 10 of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act.
D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-201 AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 92-008 ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES TO INCLUDE PERSONAL PROPERTY
ABATEMENT AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR
CONSIDERATION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers
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Branch adopted a Tax Abatement Policy in January of 1992 that established criteria and
procedural guidelines for consideration of abatement. The policy was limited to real
property abatement. In recent months, several cities in the Dallas metroplex have
incorporated personal property tax abatement within their incentive package.
As a result, the city is receiving numerous requests from prospects to determine whether
its incentives are comparable to other cities.
In order to maintain the City's competitive position, staff is recommending that the City
amend its existing tax abatement policy to include personal property abatement on a very
limited basis. In summary, the following criteria as proposed must be met:
1. Lease must be for a minimum of 100,000 square feet and create 300 jobs
initially.
2. The lease must be for a minimum of 5 years.
3. The maximum a company can receive on new personal property value placed on
site is 30% abatement annually.
4. Applicant cannot receive real property and personal property abatement on the
same premise.
The City has received a request from Sprint Communications Company for personal
property tax abatement. Sprint is leasing 130,000 square feet of office space for a
National Customer Service Center in Farmers Branch. Seven hundred eighty six jobs
will be located in the facility within a three year period.
Approval of the amendment to the existing Tax Abatement Policy will be the first step
toward expanding our incentive package to major corporate locations such as Sprint.
The City Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-201 adopting a comprehensive
statement on Economic Development Incentives to include personal property abatement
and establishing procedural guidelines for consideration of real and personal property tax
abatement and take the appropriate action.
Mr. Terry Frederick and Ms. Wendy Kogen stated they would answer any questions the
City Council may have on their request.
Mayor Blair stated he opposes the tax abatement policies in general with no reflection
on Sprint Communication. Mayor Blair explained taxes are how cities pay for repairs
and if tax is abated there will come a point when taxes will have to be raised.
There be no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by
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Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", approved Resolution No. 93-201 adopting a
comprehensive statement on Economic Development Incentives to include personal
property abatement and establishing procedural guidelines for consideration of real and
personal property tax abatement.
Mr. Escalante stated further action is needed at the next City Council meeting and the
staff is currently working on this request.
D.3 CONSENT.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-158 AWARDING A MODEL
UPGRADE OF THE CITY'S MAIN COMPUTER FROM AN IBM AS/400 MODEL
B45 TO A MODEL F45 TO THE IBM CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers
Branch currently utilizes an IBM AS/400 main frame for such diverse uses as accounting,
utility billing, police, library, fire, fleet maintenance, payroll and personnel applications
because of the ability of the AS/400 to store data and support many varied users. In
December 1989, an IBM AS/400 Model B45 was purchased for $250,673.10, with the
intention that it would serve as the City's main computer system for the next three to five
years.
The current computer system has served the City well. However, the disk storage has
been almost fully utilized even though attempts have been made to minimize data stored
on the disk. The current system is under powered for the number of users in the system.
The combination of limited storage capability and power has resulted in a need for a
model upgrade of the AS/400. It has also been determined that the proposed computer
software included in the 1993-94 Fixed Asset Fund will require additional disk storage
space and power.
City Staff has worked with software providers, IBM, contacted and visited other sites to
determine that an upgrade from the AS/400 Model B45 to an AS/400 Model F45 will
meet the needs of the City for the next three to four years. The amount of the upgrade
is $89,463.55. A Model F35 which cost $75,548.10 would meet the City's immediate
needs but would not meet the City's future needs. IBM is the sole supplier of the
upgrade. $70,000 is budgeted in the 1993-94 Fixed Asset Fund for an upgrade to the
AS/400. Funds are available in the Fixed Asset Fund for the additional $19,463.55 that
is needed.
The Director of Data Processing recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-158 awarding
a model upgrade of the City's AS/400 Model B45 to a Model F45 to the IBM
Corporation in the amount of $89,463.55.
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Mayor Blair asked if the City staff had looked at purchasing a new computer versus
upgrading the current computer.
Mr. Kenneth Campbell, Director of Data Processing, stated a new system would cost
approximately $150,000 and that did not include the software programs.
There being no other discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor
Pro Tern Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-158 awarding a model
upgrade of the City's AS/400 Model B45 to a Model F45 to the IBM Corporation in the
amount of $89,463.55.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-196 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HTE, INC. TO PURCHASE
MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL SOFTWARE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers
Branch has operated with its existing financial software since 1973. This software was
produced in-house by data processing and was the City's first effort to automate
accounting and billing operations. The City's auditors have commented in their
management letter to Council on weaknesses in the current software. Operational
weaknesses in the existing software create many inefficiencies for staff.
Staff has determined that it would not be cost effective to patch existing programs or to
hire additional programmers to create programs in-house. Funds were accumulated in
the Fixed Asset Fund over the years to provide for eventual software replacement.
The Request for Proposal was structured to follow the requirements of State law for high
technology purchases. Under these requirements, the RFP specifies the relative
importance of price and other evaluation factors.
Municipal Financial Software proposals were opened on September 22, 1993. Eight
vendors responded to Request for Proposal 93-058. Computer Associates, USTI, 7D
Edwards, C.L. Mitchell & Company, and Noll Computer Systems submitted "no bid"
proposals. Cameo (Grand Prairie), HTE (Orlando, Florida) and New World Systems
(Troy, Michigan) submitted the remaining proposals. Vendors were evaluated using a
point system to judge cost and product attributes. HTE obtained the highest point score
of 89 out of 100.
The HTE proposal provides for a fully integrated financial software system. This system
will include: General Ledger, Project Accounting, Budget Preparation, Accounts
Payable, Purchasing, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Receipting, and
Fleet Maintenance modules at a cost of $186,785. A Fleet Maintenance system was
added after proposals were opened as negotiations with vendors proved that replacement
of the existing in-house Fleet Maintenance system would be more cost effective than
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integrating with the new general ledger software. The system will allow current manual
and repetitive procedures to be automated and streamlined. Utility Billing will be
budgeted for purchase in 1994-95. HTE will guarantee the Utility Billing price for 12
months. Each software module easily accommodates modifications and provides a path
for future technologies such as imaging, touch screens and windowing.
Funds in the amount of $180,000 are budgeted in the 1993-94 Fixed Asset Fund for this
software. Funds are available in the Fixed Asset Fund for the additional $6,785.
The City Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-196 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract with HTE, Inc. to purchase Municipal Financial Software
modules listed above (excluding utility billing) in an amount not to exceed $186,785 and
to provide for a twelve month guaranteed purchase price of $47,905 for utility billing.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman
Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-196 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract with HTE, Inc. to purchase Municipal Financial Software modules
listed above (excluding utility billing) in an amount not to exceed $186,785 and to
provide for a twelve month guaranteed purchase price of $47,905 for utility billing.
D.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-200 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH POINT
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The office of
Economic Development and Tourism solicited proposals from advertising companies in
October and received three responses from interested firms.
Presentations were made by the three firms to a committee made up of Farmers Branch
hotel and city staff, and the unanimous choice of the committee was Point
Communications, Inc. of Farmers Branch.
The fee for placing all ads and creative artwork is $35,000; the contract fee is funded
from the hotel/motel tax fund.
The City Staff recommends the approval of Resolution No. 93-200 authorizing execution
of a Letter of Agreement with Point Communications, Inc.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Mayor Pro Tern
Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-200 authorizing execution of a Letter
of Agreement with Point Communications, Inc.
D.7 CONSENT.
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D.8 CONSENT.
D.9 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
City Manager Richard Escalante reported of attending a computer seminar in Houston
on December 10, 1993. Mr. Escalante stated the topics were imaging, strategic planning
and high tech needs for the future.
D.10 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
No one came forward.
MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE
DISCUSSION ON THE ITEMS BEGAN AT 5:22 P.M. WITH THE COUNCIL
RECONVENING INTO GENERAL SESSION AT 6:23 P.M. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNTED
THAT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION. THE ACTION ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED WAS RECESSED UNTIL THE 7:30
P.M. MEETING. ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES
THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS AND LAND ACQUISITIONS MAY BE
DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE FOLLOWING AGENDA WAS
FOLLOWED:
E.la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g)
1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE PARKS
AND RECREATION BOARD.
A discussion was held relating to the appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board.
E.lb DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(f)
1. DISCUSS EASEMENT ACQUISITION RELATIVE TO THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF JOSEY LANE AT 2904 VALLEY VIEW LANE, 2865
VALLEY VIEW LANE, 13000 JOSEY LANE AND 13100 JOSEY LANE.
City Engineer Jerry Murawski presented a status report of easement acquisition relative
to the Josey Lane construction.
E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair reported that action will be held for three months on the appointment of the
Alternate position on the Parks and Recreation Board.
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E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair reported that City Engineer Jerry Murawski gave a status report of easement
acquisition relative to the Josey Lane construction. No action was necessary.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye",
adjourned the City Council meeting of December 20, 1993, at 8:14 P.M.
Mayor
City Secretary
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