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1994-12-19 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1994 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 Bill Moses Bob Phelps Nancy Hardie Calla Davis The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Communication Director Economic Development Director Director of Community Services Director of Planning City Engineer Director of Data Processing Director of Finance Director of Parks & Recreation Police Captain Fire Chief City Management Assistant Director of Equipment Services Recording Secretary Richard L. Escalante Linda Tidwell John Burke John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish Donna Huerta Norma Nichols Tom Scales Michael Spicer Jerry Murawski Kenneth Campbell Charles Cox Jeff Fuller Reece Daniel Kyle King David Reedy Don Moore Cindee Peters Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of December 19, 1994 to order at 7:30 P.M.. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION. Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Vol. 68, Page 1 MAYOR BLAIR STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. MAYOR BLAIR THANKED ALL THE CITIZENS OF FARMERS BRANCH FOR THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OVER THE PAST YEARS. MAYOR BLAIR AND THE CITY COUNCIL APPLAUDED THE CITIZENS OF FARMERS BRANCH. A.2 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Barry Maternowski of the Engineering Department. Mayor Blair presented a twenty year employee service award to Troy Richards of the Public Works Department. A.3 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mr. Matt Wenthold presented an application to serve on the Library Board. Mayor Blair asked Mr. Wenthold to give a brief history of experience. Mr. Wenthold replied he has lived in the City of Farmers Branch for approximately two and one-half years, and has a great love of books. He stated he and his family visits the Library quite frequently, and he is a member of the Friends of the Library. Councilwoman Davis stated the City Council has in the past moved an alternate up to the regular Board and appoint a new alternate member. Councilwoman Davis stated this allowed new members to learn about the board process. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.2. 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 Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", added items C.2, D.3, and DA to the consent agenda. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1994. B.2 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1994. Vol. 68, Page 2 C.2 APPROVED REQUEST BY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS INTERNATIONAL, INC., HUNT RESOURCES, INC., AND MICHAEL KOESLING, FOR REPLAT APPROVAL OF LOTS 6R AND 7, BLOCK 6 OF VALWOOD PARK, FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PHASE II; A 7.39 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 700' SOUTH OF DELEGATE DRIVE ON THE EAST SIDE OF SENLAC DRIVE AND ZONED PD-22. D.3 APPROVED REQUEST BY HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CONNECTICUT CORPORATION, FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF LOTS 4A AND 4B OF FARMERS BRANCH OFFICE PARK ADDITION; A 19.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY AND IH635 AND ZONED PD-39. DA ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-160 APPROVING A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR LOTS 4A AND 4B OF FARMERS BRANCH OFFICE PARK ADDITION. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative update and status report on the happenings of various city projects. Mayor Blair stated he would like to extend his appreciation to the Crimewatch Committee. Mayor Blair explained each year the Crimewatch Committee holds a very successful Christmas party for disadvantaged children. Mayor Blair announced that beginning in January a short report will be on the regular City Council agenda to explain what was discussed in each Study Session. C.2 CONSENT. C.3 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ARTHUR WEINMAN ARCHITECTS, ON BEHALF OF FLOORS-A-PLENTY, FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A RETAIL SHOWROOM BUILDING LOCATED ON THE WESTBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD OF THE LBJ FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF MIDWAY ROAD AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 68 ZONING DISTRICT (PD-68) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Floors-A- Plenty site is the remaining one acre undeveloped pad site located south of the existing Wal-Mart store along the westbound LBJ frontage road. Neighboring development includes the Wal-Mart store to the north, a Taco Bell restaurant to the east and the Radisson Hotel to the west. Floors-A-Plenty intends to erect a retail showroom approximately 18,000 square feet in area and 25 feet in height. The proposed building will have a split-faced concrete masonry exterior, painted tan and off-white. The east and south facades will be Vol. 68, Page 3 accented with pyramid-shaped, stucco entry features approximately 36 feet in height and painted teal. Approximately 12 percent of the site will be landscaped in a manner complementary to the neighboring development within PD-68 and the Radisson Hotel to the west. The proposed site plan complies with the development standards of the PD-68 zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the site plan be approved subject to the condition that the proposed screening shrubs along Wal- Mart's west property line abutting the Radisson Hotel be planted prior to any building permits being issued. Mayor Blair asked Mr. Weinman if there would be any problem with the maintenance of the required shrubs to screen the property. Mr. Weinman stated there would be no problem maintaining the shrubs. Mr. Weinman stated approximately $750,000 from construction permits and sales tax would be brought in from this company. Mayor Pro Tern Pyle stated the City Council memo makes reference to Resolution No. 94-163, however Resolution No. 94-164 is suggested for approval. City Manager Richard Escalante explained the issue before City Council is a new resolution. Mr. Escalante stated Staff initially asked the applicant to submit written documentation as to who would maintain the landscaping. Mr. Escalante stated Resolution No. 94-164 references the proposed site plan including the required landscaping and contains language concerning the maintenance of the landscaping. Councilwoman Davis asked why staff required landscaping before construction is completed. Mr. Weinman explained the landscaping strip currently exists and is sprinklered and sodded and is currently maintained by Wal-Mart. Mr. Weinman stated this is a joint access easement so as a consequence all landscaping is maintained by Wal-Mart. Mr. Weinman stated he was required to have a letter today and working with staff an effective compromise was made. Mr. Escalante explained the landscaping is being required to provide a screening barrier between construction activities where the loading docks will be located and the hotel facing that area. There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Pyle, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution Number 94-164 approving the proposed site plan with the condition recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. D.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NUMBER 2157 ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL STANDARDS REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 68, Page 4 Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City currently has very few standards regulating the construction of fences in residential areas. Fences can currently be constructed of any type of material in rear yards and only chain link, mesh and wire fences are prohibited in front yards of residential areas. Proposed Ordinance Number 2157 establishes additional standards allowing commonly used materials such as wood planks, chain link, and masonry to be used for fence construction in rear yards. Wood, ornamental iron and masonry may be used in front yard fences, but chain link, mesh and wire continues to be prohibited. Rope, string, and wire products are specifically prohibited materials, as well as wood, plastic and metal products designed specifically for uses other than fence construction. City Staff recommends proposed Ordinance Number 2157 be adopted. Councilwoman Davis asked if item (b) which requires the finished side of a fence to face outward from the property on which it is constructed, in Ordinance Number 2157 should be eliminated from the contents. Mayor Blair stated 90% of fences in the City would not conform to the ordinance because the finished side of the fence is not facing the street. There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance Number 2157 establishing additional regulations for the construction of fences in residential areas, and deleting the original item (b) under Section 8-48 and directed the remaining regulations within Section 8-48 to be renumbered (a) through (e). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE III, FENCES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS BY ADDING SECTION 8-46 ESTABLISHING THE TYPES OF MATERIALS THAT ARE ALLOWED TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES IN THE REAR AND SIDE YARDS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, AMENDING THE TYPES OF MATERIALS PROHIBITED TO BE USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES IN THE FRONT YARD; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NUMBER 2160 ESTABLISHING A 90 DAY LIMIT FOR EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN BUILDING PERMITS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Under current Building Code regulations, a building permit is valid for an unlimited period of time, unless work is stopped for a six month period of time, the permit then becomes null and void. The City has recently been requested to establish time limits for the Vol. 68, Page 5 construction of fences and accessory buildings due to problems created by lengthy construction projects in residential areas. Long term construction of projects such as fences and accessory buildings in residential areas have occasionally created problems due to unsightly appearances; drainage issues, and the need for multiple inspections. To help encourage completion of such projects, proposed Ordinance Number 2160 provides that building permits issued for the construction of fences and accessory buildings, including underground structures in residential areas, shall expire within 90 days of the date of issuance. City Staff recommends proposed Ordinance Number 2160 be adopted. Mayor Blair explained that this ordinance was prepared because of a resident who has had an ongoing construction project for over four years. Mayor Blair stated this ordinance will establish a 90 day limit for completing the project, and if not completed building inspectors can extend the amount of time. Mr. Steve Edmiston, 14215 Tanglewood, asked if the project was only half completed, what action would the City staff take. Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, stated the resident can reapply for a new building permit, pay another permit fee which extends the time for another 45 days. Mr. Scales explained after that time period expires there are only 30 day extensions. Mr. Edmiston then stated that in reading the ordinance further he found paragraph (f) which answered his question; portions of fences and accessory structures not completed and for which a permit has expired shall be removed and the area immediately restored to its original condition. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance Number 2160 establishing a 90 day limit for expiration of certain building permits in residential areas. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2012, BY AMENDING SECTION 8, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS INCLUDING UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D.3 CONSENT. Vol. 68, Page 6 DA. CONSENT. D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-159A AWARDING THE BID FOR TOMPIE DYER PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO A-1 INDUSTRIAL LAWN CARE, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Tompie Dyer Park Improvements and the installation of City Entrance Signs are a Park Bond project. There is $69,000.00 available for the proposed improvements. Tompie Dyer Park Improvements include the removal of the fountain and the wrought iron "Farmers Branch" sign. An automatic irrigation system and plant materials will be installed to enhance the area. Bid packets were sent to 12 bidders. Three (3) bids were received all of which met specifications. The low bid was received from A-1 Industrial Lawn Care, Inc. in the amount of $29,985.00. A-1 Industrial Lawn Care, Inc. has requested in writing that their bid be withdrawn because of an error made in compiling their bid proposal. The second lowest bid was received from Peterman & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $37,619.40. Both contractors have provided adequate qualifications and references for similar work. The remaining funds will be used for the installation of four entrance signs at I-35 & Valley View, I-635 & Webb Chapel, I-635 & Marsh, I-635 & Midway. The estimated cost of the entrance signs is $30,000.00. The City Engineer recommends awarding the bid for Tompie Dyer Park Improvements to A-1 Industrial Lawn Care in the amount of $29,985.00. Staff's recommendation is based on the lowest bid received meeting specifications. The City Council may want to consider A-1 Industrial Lawn Care's request to withdraw their bid. Mayor Blair stated in Study Session there was considerable discussion with a representative from A-1 Industrial Lawn Care. Mayor Blair explained that A-1 Industrial Lawn Care, Inc. would like to withdraw their bid because of an error in the addition. Mayor Blair felt it is the responsibility of the bidder for any mistakes. Mr. Patrick DeZeeuw, of A-1 Industrial Lawn Care, stated Councilman Moses had asked what good is the low bid process if the company does not honor their bid. Mr. DeZeeuw read a mission statement which explained the company would honor their bid to the City. Mr. Patrick DeZeeuw stated honor is more important than money and therefore the bid will stand as is. Mayor Blair replied he appreciated the fact that Mr. DeZeeuw came forward and will honor the bid. Mayor Pro Tem Pyle applauded the way Mr. DeZeeuw ran his business. Vol. 68, Page 7 Councilman Moses replied he appreciated A-1 Industrial Lawn Care's attitude. There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-159A awarding the bid for Tompie Dyer Park Improvements to A-1 Industrial Lawn Care, Inc. in the amount of $29,985.00. D.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-156 AWARDING BIDS FOR AN ANNUAL SUPPLY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Bid requests for an annual supply of chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation Department were sent to fourteen vendors. Twelve bids were received, one company chose not to bid, and another company submitted a bid that was not received by the opening deadline. Terra International, the low bidder on item No. 5, humic acid did not meet specifications. Staff recommends that Greensmiths Inc. be awarded humic acid. They have the next low bid. Staff recommends awarding the low bids that meet specifications. The total cost of low bid items that meet specifications is $61,516.88. There is $75,000.00 budgeted for an annual supply of chemicals and fertilizers in the 1994-95 budget. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends adopting Resolution No. 94-156 awarding bids for an annual supply of chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation Department in the total amount of $61,516.88. The bids are from BWI Dallas-Ft. Worth for $1,667.78, Central Garden & Pet Supply for $1,627.00, Estes Inc. for $13,523.32, Goldkist Inc. for $5,385.00, Greensmith's Inc. for $1,120.00, Harpool Fertilizer Company for $6,539.80, Lesco for $7,413.09, Terra International Inc. for $5,790.59, Thompson CMA for $360.00, and Wilbur- Ellis Company for $18,090.30. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopt Resolution No. 94-156 awarding bids for an annual supply of chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $61,516.88. D.7 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-161 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers Branch submitted a funding application to Dallas County to participate in the County's Community Development Block Grant Program. The City applied for $300,000 to be used for housing rehabilitation assistance in a targeted area of the City. Dallas County has recommended and approved the City's funding request for Vol. 68, Page 8 housing rehabilitation assistance in the amount of $300,000. The funding will be used to provide up to $25,000 per house in forgivable loans for rehabilitation of substandard homes owned and occupied by low to moderate income persons within the target area. Dallas County has submitted an implementation agreement between the County and the City, which sets the responsibilities and duties of the County and the City relative to the housing rehabilitation assistance program. Resolution No. 94-161 authorizes the City Manager to enter into the implementation agreement with Dallas County. The City Management Assistant recommends that Resolution No. 94-161 be adopted authorizing the City Manager to enter into an implementation agreement with Dallas County for housing rehabilitation assistance. Mayor Blair explained the City had applied for this grant many times and has never received approval. Mayor Blair stated the City of Farmers Branch did not expect to be approved after submitting the application. Mayor Blair replied the City is looking forward to this program. Councilwoman Davis explained that residents have returned over 80 preliminary homeowner information forms from residents interested in this program. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-161 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an implementation agreement with Dallas County for housing rehabilitation assistance. D.8 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-133 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS FROM GATEWAY 2000 UTILIZING STATE OF TEXAS CATALOG PURCHASE PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Texas Department of Information Resources was recently authorized by the State Legislature to receive catalog bids from manufacturers and vendors of computer systems. This procedure allows the State to certify an entire catalog as meeting competitive bidding requirements. Purchasing efficiencies result from not having to individually bid out the tremendous variety of computer hardware offered. This catalog purchasing procedure is available to local government members of the Texas General Services Commission, of which the City of Farmers Branch is a member. Local governments can therefore take advantage of the volume discounts associated with large contracts. The Data Processing Department developed a multi-year program last year to upgrade and/or replace the City's desktop computer systems. New word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and CD-ROM data base programs now require more powerful systems to operate effectively. The purpose of the replacement program is to ensure that current and future desktop computing needs are met and employee productivity maximized. Vol. 68, Page 9 Nineteen desktop computer systems have been identified and budgeted for replacement during the 1994-95 fiscal year. A minimum configuration standard was developed based upon a 486DX-66MHz upgradable processor. This configuration is available through interlocal purchasing with the State of Texas. Prior to recommending purchases under the State system, staff attempted to verify that the State pricing was the best pricing for the City. Quotes were requested from vendors and manufacturers. Eleven responses were received, ten of which met or exceeded the City's minimum configuration standard. The lowest quote was the State approved catalog price of $35,850 submitted by Gateway 2000. This quote exceeded the minimum configuration standard providing for larger hard drives and offering CD- ROM drives on all systems. Gateway's proposal also includes a three year limited parts warranty, a one year on-site warranty, a thirty day money back guarantee, and life time toll-free technical support. Gateway 2000's catalog and pricing have been certified by the Texas Department Information Resources. During the year, additional desktop computers may be needed to meet unexpected needs. An example would be the need for CD-ROM ready computers and replacement of computers that are not cost effective to repair or upgrade. In addition to the planned hardware purchases, software and peripheral equipment are needed to operate the desktop computers. These additional items will be purchased for the best price offered by the State or other vendors. The effect of operating under the State catalog purchasing system allows the City to consolidate equipment and some software purchasing and realize savings previously not available. The Director of Data Processing recommends that nineteen desktop computers be purchased in the amount of $35,850 from Gateway 2000 using the State of Texas catalog purchasing procedures and further authorizing the purchase of additional computer software and additional equipment from the State or other vendors, if not available or cost effective under the State system, in a total amount not to exceed the budgeted funds of $57,300. Councilwoman Davis asked why the computer for the Assistant City Manager is more expensive with a cost of $5,000 when other computers are being purchased for less. City Manager Richard Escalante explained there is $5,000 budgeted for general equipment and fixed asset purchases, however this computer has a cost of only $1,750. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-133 authorizing the City Manager to purchase computers from Gateway 2000 utilizing State of Texas Catalog Purchase Procedures for Automated Information Systems. D.9 CONSIDER SETTING MEETING DATES FOR JANUARY AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair explained he has a conflict with the January 23, 1995, City Council meeting date. Mayor Blair explained he likes to be at every City Council meeting. Vol. 68, Page 10 After some discussion, the City Councilmembers agreed to leave the meeting dates as January 9, 1995 and January 23, 1995. D.10 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Councilwoman Davis stated she attended a TML workshop of regional officers in Austin. Councilwoman Davis explained she found this meeting was very informative and they are working on legislative issues with the Metroplex Mayors Association. Mayor Blair stated there is a TML briefing in Austin on February 6, 1994. Mayor Blair explained this is a City Council meeting night, however the legislative review by TML is scheduled from 9:00 a. m. until 2:00 p.m. A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Pyle, all voting "aye", approved travel for any member of the City Council and the City Manager to attend the TML meeting in Austin, Texas, February 6, 1995. Mayor Blair explained on March 30, 1995, the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin. Mayor Blair stated this will be the first opportunity for interested parties to discuss various road projects. A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved travel for any member of the City Council and the City Manager to attend the Texas Department of Transportation meeting in Austin, Texas, March 30, 1995. D.11 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mr. Steve Edmiston explained he was very upset over the installation of a new entrance sign to the City. Mr. Edmiston stated he helped build this sign and the City of Farmers Branch won a national award for beautification of the City. Mr. Edmiston felt Tompie Dyer would be shocked to learn the sign will be replaced. Mayor Blair replied the City Council and City staff looked at rebuilding the sign. Mayor Blair stated the fountain is not working and to rebuild the sign would be a monumental task. Mayor Blair stated City staff tried to contact anyone who was involved with the sign. Mayor Blair explained the City Council looked long and hard at replacing the sign but felt it was an impossible job. Mr. Edmiston explained Oran Good put in alot of time and effort on this sign. Mayor Blair replied the City Council is aware of the history involved. City Manager Richard Escalante explained the brick wall will remain after repairs are made, and the Farmers Branch sign will be preserved and stored at a City facility. 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 7:10 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:20 Vol. 68, Page 11 P.M. MAYOR BLAIR 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. la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. Mayor Blair and members of the City Council discussed the various appointments to the Library Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair stated that no action would be necessary at this time on consideration of appointments to the boards. The items will be considered at the January 9th, 1995 City Council meeting. Mayor Blair stated that there was discussion of possible litigation as provided under the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.072 relating to the bidding process. No action is necessary. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of December 19, 1994, at 8:47 P.M.. f Mayor City Secretary i~ Vol. 68, Page 12