1994-11-07 CC Minutes1
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 1994
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY HALL
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmembers
Ron Pyle
Bill Moses
Bob Phelps
Nancy Hardie
Calla Davis
The following member of the City Council was absent:
Mayor
Dave Blair
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager
Richard L. Escalante
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
City Engineer
Jerry Murawski
Director of Finance
Charles Cox
Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Fuller
Library Director
Mary Jane Stevenson
Fire Chief
Kyle King
Director of Public Works
Mark Pavageaux
Director of Equipment Services
Don Moore
Recording Secretary
Cindee Peters
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle called the City Council Meeting of November 7, 1994 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 PRESENTATION OF REMEMBER YOUR CHILDREN PROGRAM BY THE
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER OF DALLAS.
Mayor Pro Tem. Pyle announced this item has been withdrawn.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL AWARD.
DAREN QUEEN AND MIKE BURNS - RESCUE OF RUTH KIRK FROM FIRE.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle gave the following information. On October 15th, 1994 at
approximately 12:45 p.m. a fire started at 2573 Springvale in Farmers Branch, the
home of Helen Kirk and her mother Ruth Kirk - age 87. Helen, in the living room at
the time, was able to escape out the front door of the house. Ruth Kirk was trapped
in a back bedroom.
Across the street, Daren Queen and Mike Burns saw the smoke. They ran to the
house and Helen told them Ruth was still inside. Realizing the fire was too intense to
enter through the front door, Daren and Mike went to the rear of the house, smashed
the bedroom window, leaned into the smoke filled room, directed Mrs. Kirk to the
window, and without regard for the danger involved, lifted Ruth Kirk to safety.
Ruth and Helen were taken to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation, but both have
fully recovered. Fire Chief Kyle King believes the quick action by Daren and Mike
saved Ruth Kirk's life. The City Council and citizens of Farmers Branch wish to
show their appreciation to Daren Queen and Mike Burns with the presentation of
these special awards for heroism.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented Daren Queen and Mike Burns each with a certificate
of heroism.
A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented a ten year employee service award to Terry Barthold
of the Fire Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle announced that John Creel of the Police Department would
receive his service award at a later date.
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A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
No one presented an application.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B. 10.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle 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 Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting
"aye", added item D.2 and DA to the consent agenda.
A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye", approved the following Consent Agenda.
B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17,
1994.
B.2 AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE
FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNDING AS PROVIDED IN THE
1994-1995 BUDGET.
A. BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE
B. CHAMBER SYMPHONY OF THE METROCREST
C. DALLAS/FT. WORTH REGIONAL FILM COMMISSION
D. METROCREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
E. METROCREST SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER
F. NORTHWEST FAMILY OUTREACH
B.3 APPROVED REQUEST BY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1 OF IDI INDUSTRIAL PARK.
B.4 APPROVED REQUEST BY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 2 OF IDI INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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B.5 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2146
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1339, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2068:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1339 CHANGING THE SPEED
LIMIT ON JOSEY LANE FROM THE SOUTH CITY LIMIT LINE
TO THE NORTH CITY LIMIT LINE TO 35 MILES PER HOUR;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2068; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
B.6 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2142
REESTABLISHING THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR
THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A HOTEL
OCCUPANCY TAX PURSUANT TO TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES ANNOTATED, ARTICLE 1269J 4-1 AND TEXAS TAX
CODE ANNOTATED, SECTION 351.001 ET. SEQ.; PROVIDING
FOR THE DISPOSITION OF REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR
COLLECTION AND REPORTS CONCERNING THE TAX;
PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
BY THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND
COLLECTION FEES; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS AND
EMERGENCIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-141 ACCEPTING A SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
DONATED TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY DALLAS
COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A CONVENTIONAL SEWER LINE AS PART OF
THE SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT FOR THE EAST
SIDE OF FARMERS BRANCH.
B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-142 ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
DONATED TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY MOBIL OIL
CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, MOBIL RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND PARKSIDE CENTER
INCORPORATED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONVENTIONAL
SEWER LINE AS PART OF THE SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER
PROJECT FOR THE EAST SIDE OF FARMERS BRANCH.
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B.9 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 94-147 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH SALES INTERNACIONAL OF MEXICO FOR MARKETING
REPRESENTATION IN MEXICO.
B.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 94-146 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH
MIDWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR GAMMA OFFICE
BUILDING ADDITION.
D.2 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2147
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2088 TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR
VEHICLES BEING USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES ON
CONSTRUCTION SITES.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2088, THAT
RELATES TO PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR VEHICLES
BEING USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES ON A
CONSTRUCTION SITE.
DA ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-099 APPROVING THE INTERIM
OUTFALL SEWER AGREEMENT WITH ADDISON FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF SEWAGE AND FOR THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM.
C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS.
City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report on the happenings and
status of various projects in the City.
C.2 CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE FARMERS BRANCH CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented the following information for consideration. This
item was tabled at the Council meeting of October 17 with questions relating to the
insurance coverage for the Triathlon.
The Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce has resubmitted a funding request in the
amount of $48,800.00. The request is for the 1995 Folklore Festival in the amount
of $40,000.00, and for the 1995 Farmers Branch Triathlon in the amount of
$8,800.00. There is an increase of $1,300.00 of the original request for the
Triathlon. The insurance coverage provided by the Chamber for the Triathlon has
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been increased from $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. The $1,300.00 increase
represents the cost of the increased insurance coverage. $46,300.00 is included in the
1994-95 budget. If approved additional funds will need to be included in the mid-
year budget.
The City Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce to provide funding in the amount of
$48,800.00 for the 1995 Folklore Festival and the 1995 Farmers Branch Triathlon.
Councilwoman Davis asked if the funds come out of the General Fund or the
Hotel/Motel tax?
City Manager Richard Escalante stated the funding would come from the general
fund. Mr. Escalante stated the triathlon could come out of the hotel/motel tax
because it does bring in lots of people to the City of Farmers Branch. Mr. Escalante
stated there is sufficient funds available if the City Council deems it appropriate. Mr.
Escalante stated the Folklore Festival is a program that has mainly evolved for
residents of the area.
Councilwoman Davis stated that the craft people participating in the Folklore Festival
did come from all around and some stay in Farmers Branch hotels.
Mr. Escalante stated staff has studied this issue and there are some room nights sold
as a result. Mr. Escalante stated if the Folklore Festival became a regional event, it
would be possible to take the funds from the hotel/motel tax, however it has not
reached that level.
Mr. Escalante suggested if the City Council would like the funds for the triathlon to
come from the hotel/motel tax to include the recommendation in a motion.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to enter into a
contract with the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce to provide funding in the
amount of $48,800.00 for the 1995 Folklore Festival and the 1995 Farmers Branch
Triathon, with the funds for the Triathlon be provided out of the hotel/motel tax.
C.3 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE OFFICE ON AGING
AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AS PROVIDED IN THE 1994-95 BUDGET AND
TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle stated he had a conflict of interest with Item C.3 and left the
Council Chambers.
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Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Hardie presented the following information for consideration.
The Office on Aging agreement has been prepared as funded in the 1994-95 budget.
The Staff recommends the agreements be approved.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman
Phelps authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Office on
Aging. The motion carried with Councilmembers Moses, Phelps, Davis and Hardie
voting "aye" .
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-139 AWARDING THE BID FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN SELMA LANE AND
MAYDELLE LANE FROM JOSEY LANE TO VERONICA PARKWAY TO
MCMAHON CONTRACTING, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented the following information for consideration. Six (6)
bids were received and opened on September 26, 1994 for the construction of the
alley located between Selma Lane and Maydelle Lane from Josey Lane to Veronica
Parkway. All bids met specifications. The low bidder is McMahon Contracting, Inc.
submitting a bid of $63,656. The contract time is fifty (50) calendar days.
McMahon Contracting, Inc., has provided adequate qualifications and references for
similar work.
The project is budgeted in the 1994-95 Non-Bond Capital Improvement Program in
the amount of $100,000. The design cost was $10,000. There is $90,000 available
for the construction and materials testing. The materials testing is estimated at
$1,500.00
The City Engineer recommends awarding the bid for construction of the alley located
between Selma Lane and Maydelle Lane from Josey Lane to Veronica Parkway to
McMahon Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $63,656.00.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by
Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye" adopted Resolution No. 94-139 awarding the
bid for construction of the alley located between Selma Lane and Maydelle Lane from
Josey Lane to Veronica Parkway to McMahon Contracting, Inc., in the amount of
$63,656.00.
D.2 CONSENT.
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-143 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH POINT
COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented the following information for consideration. Point
Communications, Inc. has been under contract for the past nine months to place all
ads and creative art work to implement the tourism marketing plan.
The fee for the 1994-95 year is $40,833.33 for the full 12 months. The first year
contract was for a 9 month period for a fee of $35,000. The contract fee is totally
funded from the hotel/motel tax.
The staff recommends the approval of Resolution No. 94-143 authorizing a Letter of
Agreement withPoint Communications, Inc.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by
Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-143 authorizing
execution of a Letter of Agreement.
DA CONSENT.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2144 AUTHORIZING THE UPDATE
OF TMRS SERVICE CREDITS FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND
INCREASED ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF
DECEASED EMPLOYEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle presented the following information for consideration. The City
of Farmers Branch participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
In January of each year, the City of Farmers Branch has the option to adopt an
ordinance providing for continuation of the program to update service credits for
active employees and increase annuities for retired employees or their beneficiaries.
The City of Farmers Branch has exercised this update option for more than ten years.
The City's current rate of contribution, which is based on the number of employees,
age of employees, number of retirees, and other factors, is 10.88% of qualified
payroll.
If Council adopts Ordinance No. 2144, which updates service credits for active
employees and increases annuities to retirees or their beneficiaries, the City's rate of
contribution effective January 1, 1995 will be 11.88%. Funds are available in the
1994-95 budget for TMRS contributions totaling $1,514,261.
The City Council met a with representative of TMRS to discuss the prospective
increase in cost during the budget review process. The contributions provided for in
this ordinance are consistent with that discussion.
The Personnel Director recommends the adoption of Ordinance No. 2144 authorizing
the update of TMRS service credits for current employees and increased annuities for
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retirees and beneficiaries of deceased employees.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by
Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No.
2144 authorizing the update of TMRS service credits for qualified employees and
increased annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased employees.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT
GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM,
"UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE
PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO
PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT
SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF
DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTION.
D.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-138 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS WORKERS COMPENSATION JOINT INSURANCE
FUND TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR WORKERS
COMPENSATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Pro Tern Pyle presented the following information for consideration. In 1987
the City Council authorized staff to establish a self insured workers compensation
program. Since 1987 the City has been a member of the Texas Political Subdivision
Workers Compensation Joint Insurance Fund (TPS). The TPS provides administrative
services and an excess workers compensation and employer's liability policy. The
City extends coverage for workers compensation to employees, elected officials and
volunteer workers.
The self insured program requires the City to pay the first $350,000 of medical and
compensation expenses for employees injured while on the job in a single occurrence.
Expenses over $350,000 are covered by the excess workers compensation policy to a
limit of $10,000,000.
The City has experienced a significant reduction in workers compensation expenses
due to a combination of changes in the state workers compensation law, the City's
active loss control program and the decision to self insure rather than purchase a
guaranteed cost workers compensation policy. The cost to provide administrative
services for the City's self insured program is estimated at $42,560 plus $35,000 for
the excess workers compensation and employer's liability policy for an estimated total
cost of $77,560 for the 1994-95 budget year. A total of $300,000 is budgeted in the
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1994-95 budget for administrative services, claims and reserves.
The Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 94-138 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Political Subdivisions
Workers Compensation Joint Insurance Fund for provision of workers compensation
administrative services.
Councilman Phelps stated if he understood this correctly, this has saved the City of
Farmers Branch approximately $3.1 million dollars.
City Manager Richard Escalante stated based on an undiscounted guaranteed cost
program this was correct.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-138 authorizing the
City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Political
Subdivisions Workers Compensation Joint Insurance Fund for provision of workers
compensation administrative services.
D.7 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Councilwoman Davis stated she attended the TML Annual Conference in Austin.
Councilwoman Davis explained she attended three sessions on term limitations, state
comptroller allowing cities information on tax information, and the open meetings act.
Councilwoman Davis stated the conference was excellent. Councilwoman Davis stated
the primary purpose in attending the conference was to support the two resolutions
submitted by the city which was passed by the TML membership. Councilwoman
Davis stated she also brought back information on Christmas to expand the program.
City Manager Richard Escalante stated he also attended the TML conference. Mr.
Escalante stated Farmers Branch was the only city of its size to have two resolutions
passed by the entire TML membership to seek introduction and support. The two
resolutions related to better reporting of sales tax information to the cities; and,
related to the exemption of municipal recreation programs from the day care licensing
requirements. Mr. Escalante stated TML will now take the lead on these issues,
however, the City will need to stay. involved. Mr. Escalante stated he also attended a
session on ways to protect the City on construction contracts.
Councilwoman Davis explained she met a City Councilmember from Plano who stated
they are waiting until Farmers Branch hears a decision on the after school program
before they begin a similar program in Plano.
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D.8 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Ms. Linda Joslin, 14407 Tanglewood, asked that the City Council consider
incorporating landscaping equipment into the noise ordinance. Ms. Joslin stated this
equipment starts as early as 6:00 a. m. or as late as 10:30 p.m. Ms. Joslin explained
this situation has been ongoing for approximately one year. Ms. Joslin stated she
contacted the Police Department to report this problem and they explained they could
not resolve this because lawn equipment was not included in the ordinance, only
construction equipment was listed in the ordinance.
Ms. Barbara DeVries, 14353 Tanglewood, stated she had sent Mayor a two page
letter on several problems, however tonight she would address only the noise
problem. Ms. DeVries would also like the City Council to take into consideration
adding lawn equipment in the ordinance. Ms. DeVries would like to see peace and
quite in the neighborhood.
Ms. Shawn Kealy, 14406 Tanglewood, explained she would also like the noise
ordinance to be amended. Ms. Kealy stated this might help the Police department to
work with the residents.
Councilwoman Davis asked if this was a commercial business or a neighbor.
Ms. DeVries stated this was a neighbor and he could mow the lawn at night because
he has installed spot lights which are brightly illuminated in his yard.
Mr. Escalante stated the Mayor has been informed and it is his desire that staff work
with the residents to resolve some of the issues. Mr. Escalante stated some issues the
City cannot legally enforce. Mr. Escalante stated the Mayor has asked staff to
present an ordinance to make some violations of City code illegal. Mr. Escalante
stated the City will have to hold a public hearing before an ordinance can be adopted.
Mr. Escalante stated staff would contact the residents who spoke tonight to meet with
them.
Ms. Joslin stated she would like to go on record because she has worked with the
City for over a year and nothing has been done.
Mr. Escalante stated some of the problems could not enforced until ordinances are
amended and it should not take long to prepare this ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle asked that this issue be put on the study session for the next
City Council meeting even though staff may not have had time to prepare an
ordinance.
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Councilwoman Davis explained to the residents that the study session started at 4:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. but City Council could delay their item until the end of the agenda
if this would help the residents to attend.
Ms. Joslin stated this would help if they could be put this item toward the end of the
agenda.
Councilman Phelps asked if staff has met with these neighbors.
Mr. Escalante stated a number of meetings have been held as late as Friday. Mr.
Escalante stated several citations have also been issued.
Councilman Phelps asked if the neighbors could work out these problems.
Mr. Escalante explained there is always the possibility that neighbors have been able
to resolve their differences, however it was not clear at this point if this situation
could be resolved by the neighbors.
Councilman Phelps asked the residents if they have tried to talk with the neighbor.
Ms. DeVries stated they have talked to the neighbor with no resolution and no
cooperation.
MAYOR PRO TEM PYLE ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE
SESSION THE DISCUSSION ON THE ITEMS BEGAN AT 6:25 P.M. AND
CONCLUDED AT 6:40 P.M. MAYOR PRO TEM PYLE ANNOUNCED THAT THE
ACTION ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED WERE RECESSED UNTIL THE 7:30 P.M.
MEETING. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING
LAW PROVIDES SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION,
AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
E.1a DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.074
1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE FARMERS BRANCH
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND HOUSING
FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE METROCREST HOSPITAL
AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A discussion was held relating to the appointments to the boards listed above.
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E.lb DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.072
1. DISCUSS POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF TWO (2) TRACTS
OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST
INTERSECTION OF MARSH LANE AND BROOKHAVEN CLUB
DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 47,380 TOTAL SQUARE FEET.
2. LEASE OF PROPERTY AT 1349 VALLEY VIEW LANE,
APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF (1/2) ACRE.
Assistant City Manager John Burke presented to the Council a report on the
properties as mentioned above.
E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle called for necessary action.
A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
reappointed Mel Bailey to serve Place 1 of the Farmers Branch Industrial
Development Corporation Board and the Housing Finance Corporation Board of
Directors for a term to expire October 1, 1996.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
reappointed Berry Grubbs to serve Place 7 of the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Board
of Directors for a term to expire December 1, 1996.
E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle called for necessary action discussed relating to the two parcels
of land located at the northwest and southwest intersection of Marsh Lane and
Brookhaven Club Drive.
A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye", authorized the City Staff to proceed with making an offer for the two parcels
of land discussed at the intersection of Marsh Lane and Brookhaven Club Drive; and
if offer not acceptable then proceed with condemnation procedures.
Mayor Pro Tem Pyle stated that the Staff will continue negotiations relating to leasing
the property at 1349 Valley View Lane.
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F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye",
-adjourned the City Council meeting of November 7, 1994, at 8:17 P.M.
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