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CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 9, 1995
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
Calla Davis
Bill Moses
Bob Phelps
Nancy Hardie
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 Equipment Services
Director of Finance
Director of Parks & Recreation
Library Director
Director of Data Processing
Fire Chief
Director of Public Works
City Management Assistant
Traffic Engineer
Recording Secretary
Richard L. Escalante
Linda Tidwell
John Burke
John Boyle
Ruth Ann Parish
Donna Huerta
Norma Nichols
Tom Scales
Michael Spicer
Jerry Murawski
Don Moore
Charles Cox
Jeff Fuller
Mary Jane Stevenson
Kenneth Campbell
Kyle King
Mark Pavageaux
David Reedy
Dave Davis
Cindee Peters
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Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of January 9, 1995 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.
A.2 PRESENTATION OF DONATION OF BOOK TITLED "D-DAY" TO THE
FARMERS BRANCH MANSKE LIBRARY BY DALLAS SEMI-CONDUCTOR.
Mayor Blair presented Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson with a book titled "D-
Day" from Vin Prothro of Dallas Semiconductor. Mayor Blair explained Mr. Prothro
presented this book to him on his birthday. Mayor Blair explained he could not
accept this gift personally, however he would donate the book to the Farmers Branch
Manske Library after he read the book.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION.
Mayor Blair read the certificate and presented the plaque to City Manager Richard
Escalante and the Director of Finance Charles Cox. Mayor Blair explained this was
the fifth year the City of Farmers Branch has received the Financial Reporting
Achievement award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to David I. Davis of the
Engineering Department.
Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Texx Steward of the
Parks and Recreation Department.
A.5 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Blair gave a brief summary of the items discussed in the Study Session held
prior to the regular meeting.
A.6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
Ms. Roxanne Loveseth presented an application for the Library Board.
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CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.2.
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 Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye",
approved the following Consent Agenda.
B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER
19, 1994.
B.2 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 95-008 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FRISHMAN
INVESTMENTS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROSECUTE ANY AND ALL TRESPASSERS
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF
ROLLINGDALE LANE AND 7OSEY LANE.
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 remind anyone who attends the Senior Advisory
Council breakfast on the first Monday of each month, that when a holiday falls on
that Monday, the breakfast will be the second Monday of the month.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2161
DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA ELIGIBLE FOR COMMERCIAL/
INDUSTRIAL TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS AND DESIGNATING IT AS
REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 3, CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF AND OTHER MATTERS
THERETO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Container
Store's corporate headquarters and distribution center is currently located in Farmers
Branch at 13405 N. Stemmons Freeway. Due to the growth of the company, they
have been seeking a new 345,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters and distribution
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center site. Their first choice is a site owned by IDI in Valwood Business Park. The
company has requested a 50%, 5 year real property tax abatement for their new
corporate facility. As state law limits the award of real property abatement to the
owner of property, several steps must take place should the City Council choose to
comply with The Container's Store request including the following:
1. Hold a public hearing on the establishment of a reinvestment zone.
2. Establish the IDI property as a reinvestment zone by ordinance.
3. A tri-party agreement must be negotiated between IDI, The Container Store, and
the City of Farmers Branch.
Ordinance No. 2161 creates the reinvestment zone, and the agreement will be on the
Council agenda January 23, 1995.
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance establishing the Reinvestment Zone
Number 3.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
Mr. Doug Johnson, with Industrial Development International, came forward and
stated he would like for the City Council to approve Ordinance 2161 which would
allow IDI to compete with other cities. Mr. Johnson stated he would answer any
questions the City Council might have.
Mr. Garrett Boone, CEO of The Container Store, came forward and stated he
appreciates the City Council considering this request. Mr. Boone stated the proposed
building is a beautiful building which Farmers Branch can be proud of.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Blair explained this item tonight only creates the reinvestment zone and the
actual tax abatement request would be presented at the next City Council meeting.
Councilman Phelps questioned Section 3 (d) of the proposed ordinance describing the
metes and bounds of the property. Councilman Phelps asked if these metes and
bounds were the actual area to be built upon, or is it an entire block of property?
Jerry Murawski, City Engineer, stated the legal description does identify the entire
tract of land where the building will be located.
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Councilman Phelps asked if this building is the only one that can be built in the
reinvestment zone.
Jerry Murawski stated this was correct. Mr. Murawski stated staff compared the
legal description with the plat. Mr. Murawski stated he did not check how many lots
were on the plat.
Mr. Johnson stated the property is 16 acres and with a 344,000 square foot building
this will take approximately 50 percent of the property. Mr. Johnson stated for all
practical purposes this will be one building, one site.
Councilman Phelps asked if another 345,000 square foot building could also be built
on this reinvestment zone property.
Mr. Johnson replied only one building could be built on this reinvestment zone
property-
A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting
"aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2161 approving the
establishment of Reinvestment Zone Number 3.
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA ELIGIBLE FOR
COMMERCIALANDUSTRIAL TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS AND
DESIGNATING IT AS REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF AND OTHER MATTERS THERETO.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN HALL BROWN JR.,
ON BEHALF OF MAR-THOMA CHURCH, TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH TO BE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF LUNA ROAD AND CROWN DRIVE
APPROXIMATELY 1900 FEET SOUTH OF THE LBJ FREEWAY AND WITHIN
THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 67 (PD-67) ZONING DISTRICT AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Mar-Thoma
Church owns a 6.9 acre tract of undeveloped land located along the east side of Luna
Road between Crown Drive and Lake Drive. The property is within Planned
Development No. Sixty Seven (PD-67) zoning district. Churches are a permitted use
within the district with a specific use permit.
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The Church is planning to develop the property in phases, with 2.8 acres comprising
Phase I. The site plan submitted for Phase I includes a church facility, 17,343 square
feet area, containing a sanctuary, fellowship hall and classrooms. The entire structure
will functionally be one story although the sanctuary will reach a height of
approximately 49 feet and will accommodate 407 people. The building will have a
tan tilt wall and patterned concrete exterior. Approximately 28 percent of the Phase I
site will be landscaped.
Future phases of the development must be submitted to the City Council and receive
site plan approval before commencement of construction.
The Church is also requesting approval of a cross, which will be attached to the west
side of the sanctuary, to be placed at a height of 58 feet 6 inches above grade. The
maximum height allowed is 50 feet; PD-67 regulations allow variations to standards
to be considered as a part of the site plan approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 5 to 2 vote, recommends that the specific
use permit and associated site plan be approved as submitted and recognizing the
cross height of 58 feet 6 inches.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
Mr. John Hall Brown, Architect for the project, came forward and stated he would
answer any questions the City Council might have.
There being no other comments, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor
Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing.
Councilman Moses asked if the property is currently taxed?
Mr. Thomas Mathew, chairman of the building board and a church member, stated
the property is currently taxed and the church paid approximately $8,000 in taxes last
year.
Councilman Moses asked that if the church is built will the property become tax
exempt?
Mr. Mathew explained the church would be tax exempt after requesting a tax
exemption.
Councilman Moses asked Mr. Thomas if he was aware of what is being proposed
across the street, Luna Road, and would he be opposed to anything that might be
built?
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Mr. Thomas stated he was not aware of any development planned for the area,
however would have no objection to anything that might be proposed.
Mayor Blair explained an owner representing more than 20 percent of the property
immediately adjacent to and within 200 feet of the church's property has filed written
opposition to the request; therefore, a favorable vote of 3/4 of the City Council, 4
votes, is required to approve the specific use permit.
Councilman Moses asked if the City was clear on the deed restrictions on the property
which prohibit a church from being built.
Mayor Blair stated there are apparent deed restrictions or covenants still on the
property. Mayor Blair explained the Mar-Thoma Church has requested the
restrictions be removed.
City Attorney John Boyle stated the covenants have no affect on any action that the
City may take on the zoning.
Mr. Mathew explained that a detailed investigation of the covenants was conducted.
Mr. Mathew stated the deed restrictions and covenants allows the buyer to delete
those restrictions and since their Church is the 100% owner, they deleted the
restriction which prohibits churches.
Councilman Phelps asked if the City Council approves this specific use permit, does
the City become open for a lawsuit?
City Attorney John Boyle stated the City would not become involved in any litigation.
Councilwoman Davis stated that a letter the City Council received indicates the
church would like to delay installation of some landscaping and a fire hydrant.
Councilwoman Davis asked what is the position of the church on these items?
Mr. Hall stated the church is willing to withdraw the letter.
Mayor Blair explained that Luna Road is scheduled to be reconstructed sometime in
the future, however no one knows exactly when this will occur. Mayor Blair stated
City staff feels the fire hydrant needs to be installed at the time of construction.
Mayor Blair stated that the City Council does not want anyone to go to the expense of
installing landscaping and then it be torn out when construction of Luna Road begins.
Mayor Blair asked if the church would consider landscaping with turf and installing a
temporary irrigation system to keep the grass alive.
Mr. Hall felt this would not be a problem and would consider the request.
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Mayor Blair explained that no one on the City Council is against churches locating in
Farmers Branch. Mayor Blair stated the City Council is concerned with the industrial
location, and a church constructed on the property would remove that property from
the tax rolls.
Councilman Moses asked the purpose of the 58 foot cross height instead of the
allowable 50 foot cross height.
Mr. Hall replied the cross is an architectural feature of the building and just a
cosmetic design element. Mr. Hall stated when the cross was original designed it was
considered a steeple and they were not aware it would fall under a classification of a
sign. Mr. Hall felt the 58 foot cross would look better at this height.
Mayor Blair explained the tallest building elevation is at 49 feet and the cross will
have a height of 58 feet, therefore the cross would only extend 9 feet above the
building.
Mr. Hall presented a color rendering of the proposed church for the City Council to
review. Mr. Hall stated that from an economic standpoint this church will service the
entire metroplex.
Mayor Blair stated the City Council has a certain reluctance because of another rather
large church in Farmers Branch. Mayor Blair explained this church purchased
several properties in Farmers Branch and some were removed from the tax rolls and
some were not. Mayor Blair stated now all of those facilities are for sale. Mayor
Blair hoped Mr. Hall could understand the reluctance and what the City Council
deliberations are at this time.
There being no other discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by
Councilman Phelps to approve the specific use permit and the associates site plan
including a cross height of 58 feet 6 inches by adopting Ordinance No. 2162, with
Pyle, Phelps and Hardie voting "aye", and Moses and Davis voting "nay". The
motion failed with a 3 to 2 vote.
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-001 AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EASTSIDE WATER LINES TO ATKINS
BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Waterline
improvements on the eastside are budgeted in the 1994-95 Capital Improvement
Program Water Bond Fund at $1,800,000.
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The first waterline improvement project is a 16 inch waterline that runs along Midway
Road, TU Electric's right-of-way and Gillis Road to Langland Road. The 16 inch
waterline will supply water to the City's proposed 1.5 million gallon elevated water
storage tank that will be constructed on Gillis Road later this year.
Six bids were received and opened on December 7, 1994. Five bids met
specifications. The lowest bidder meeting specifications was Atkins Brothers
Construction Company, submitting a bid of $552,240 with a contract time of 120
calendar days. Atkins Brothers Construction Company has provided adequate
qualifications and references for similar work.
With the award of this bid the total cost for this project including expenditures for
right-of-way, design, construction, and materials testing is $694,468. The remaining
funds of $1,105,532 will be used for other eastside waterline improvements.
The City Engineer recommends adopting Resolution No. 95-001 awarding the bid for
the eastside water lines to Atkins Brothers Construction Company in the amount of
$552,240.
Councilman Phelps stated the figure $169,213 is more than the Council had in their
printed materials and the remaining funds will have to be reduced another $27,000.
Mr. Murawski stated the $169,213 are the expenditures to date, the $694,468 is the
total cost of the project, and approximately $3,000 difference which is for materials
testing that has not been encumbered yet. Mr. Murawski asked if this answered
Councilman Phelps question.
Councilman Phelps stated the $694,468 and the cost of the bid is $552,240 this is a
$1,422.28 difference, however staff states we have spent $169,213 and that difference
is $27,000.
Mr. Escalante stated the figure in the information memorandum states the bid price is
$522,240.
Mr. Murawski stated the correct bid price is $552,240.
Mayor Blair explained if you take $522,240 and add $169,213 and include the $3,015
for materials testing it comes out to $694,468.
Mr. Murawski replied he had used the figure in the information memorandum which
was incorrect and caused the $30,000 difference.
Mayor Blair stated staff needed to add $30,000 to the $694,468 which would make
the correct total $724,468.
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Mayor Blair explained it would make the total $30,000 less and the corrected
adjustment would be $1,075,532.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted corrected Resolution No. 95-001
awarding the bid for the eastside water lines to Atkins Brothers Construction
Company in the amount of $552,240.
Mayor Blair stated he noticed dirt was being taken from in front of the Farmers
Branch Church of Christ. Mayor Blair asked if construction had broken through at
this point.
Mr. Murawski stated the construction had broken through at this point last week.
D.2 CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 95-006 AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF ONE ELECTRIC CHEVROLET ES-10 PICKUP AND ONE
PEDESTAL MOUNTED INDUCTIVE CHARGER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Grant funds in
the amount of $32,000.00 to be used toward the purchase of an electric vehicle have
been approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TexDot). At the
November 7, 1994 City Council Study Session staff discussed with council the fact
that an electric vehicle and inductive charger would be single source purchases.
Staff prepared specifications and advertised for bids to purchase the electric vehicle
and an inductive charger for the vehicle. Bids were received and opened on December
16, 1994. A bid for the amount of $48,185.00 was received from U.S. Electricar of
Santa Rosa, CA. for an electric Chevrolet ES-10 pickup. The bid for a pedestal
mounted inductive charger was $4,750.00 received from E.V. Power, Inc. of Farmers
Branch, both bids met specifications.
The Director of Equipment Services recommends adopting Resolution No. 95-006
awarding the bid for purchase of an electric Chevrolet ES-10 pickup to U.S.
Electricar of Santa Rosa, CA. for the amount of $48,185.00 and the bid for a pedestal
mounted inductive charger to E.V. Power, Inc. of Farmers Branch, TX. for the
amount of $4,750.00, for a total bid price of $52,935.00.
Mayor Blair explained the City Council had a chance to view this vehicle earlier
today. Mayor Blair stated he understood this would be the first electric truck in the
State of Texas. Mayor asked when the City would receive delivery?
Mr. Don Moore stated there is a 30 day delivery date.
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There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Councilman
Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-006 awarding the bid for the
purchase of one electric Chevrolet ES-10 pickup to U.S. Electricar of Santa Rosa,
CA. for the amount of $48,185.00 and the bid for a pedestal mounted inductive
charger to E.V. Power of Farmers Branch, TX. for the amount of $4,750.00, for a
total bid price of $52,935.00.
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 94-165 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH LANTIS PRODUCTIONS, INC.
FOR A FIREWORKS SHOW ON SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1995 IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $30,000 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. City staff is
recommending a special event for the July 4th weekend, culminating with a fireworks
and laser show. This would be the fifth consecutive year such an event has occurred.
Last year's event attracted over 60,000 spectators, and several hundred hotel rooms
were sold as a result of the event.
Staff has negotiated with Lantis Productions, Inc. to coordinate the fireworks show in
conjunction with a laser show and a music track, for a cost not to exceed $30,000.
Funds are available in the amount of $53,000 from the Hotel-Motel fund.
The Director of Parks & Recreation recommends adopting Resolution No. 94-165
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lantis Productions, Inc. for a
fireworks show on Sunday, July 2, 1995 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Mayor Blair stated there was a lengthy discussion in Study Session on this particular
event concerning the terrible problem with parking. Mayor Blair stated the City
Council and City Staff will consider several alternatives to improve the parking
situation for this next year's performance.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by
Mayor Pro Tem. Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-165 authorizing
the City Manager to execute a contract with Lantis Productions, Inc. for a fireworks
show on July 2, 1995 in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-003 AWARDING A BID FOR
PAVEMENT AND UTILITY CUT REPAIRS AND BARRIER FREE RAMP
INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. Request for bids
were sent to nine contractors, two bids were returned and opened on December 9,
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1994. Seven vendors declined to bid. All-Tex Paving, Inc. submitted the low bid
meeting specifications.
Quantities of work were estimated and unit prices were bid for the various types of
pavement repairs. Pavement repairs on major thoroughfares were specifically
identified in the bid package. The utility cut portion will be performed only as
necessary and within budget. The barrier-free ramps will be installed at the
intersections of streets scheduled for the resurfacing program.
The 1994-1995 Public Works budget contains $200,000.00 and there is $150,000.00
from the Capital Improvement Program Non-Bond Project budget to fund this
contract. The total amount of pavement repair work will not exceed $350,000.00.
The Director of Public Works and the City Engineer recommend adopting Resolution
No. 95-003 awarding a bid for pavement and utility cut repairs and barrier free ramp
installation at various locations to All-Tex Paving, Inc. for a total cost not to exceed
$350,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of
the City.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman
Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-003 awarding the pavement and
utility cut repairs and barrier free ramp installation at various locations to All-Tex
Paving, Inc. for a total cost not to exceed $350,000.00, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-007 AWARDING BIDS FOR THE
ANNUAL SUPPLY OF SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The Public
Works Department maintains traffic signs and pavement markings throughout the
City. Requests for bids on the 1994-1995 annual supply were mailed to eighteen
vendors. Eight bids were received and opened on December 5, 1994.
The Signs and Pavement Marking Materials bid is separated into two categories.
Vendors must bid on all items in Category I, prefabricated signs, in order to qualify
for that category. Category II contains twenty five items and are bid on an individual
item basis, and awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications for each item.
The lowest bid received meeting specifications for Signs and Marking Materials for
Category I, is Signs & Blank, Inc. in the amount of $9,635.96. Three bidders meet
specifications in Category II. The low bidders were Flint Trading for $1,776.00,
Centerline Supply for $4,070.20, and 3M Company for $13,673.05. The total of the
low bids is $29,155.21. Both categories are bid on estimated quantities and bid on a
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unit price basis and could increase or decrease due to traffic marking needs during the
fiscal year.
Funds in the amount of $30,000.00 are available in the 1994-1995 Public Works
operating budget to purchase these items.
The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 95-007 awarding
bids for the annual supply of Signs and Marking Materials.
Mayor Blair stated the information indicated that the unit price basis could increase or
decrease and asked if this would not go above the bid package?
Mr. Mark Pavageaux stated this was correct.
There be no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-007 awarding bids
for the annual supply of Signs and Pavement Marking Materials as follows: Category
I, Signs & Blank, Inc. for $9,635.96; Category II, items 6 and 7 to Flint Trading for
$1,776.00; items 1-3, and 16-24 to Centerline Supply for $4,070.20; and items 8-15
to 3M Company for $13,673.05 for an estimated amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
There were no travel reports or requests.
D.7 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Ms. Roxanne Loveseth stated she would like to amend her board application to reflect
interest in the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals.
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 6:57 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:04
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.
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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 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 called for necessary action on the appointments to the boards.
A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Mayor Pro Tem. Pyle, all voting
"aye", appointed Helen Bridgforth from Alternate Place 1 position to serve Place 2;
appointed Susan Saiter from Alternate Place 2 position to serve Alternate Place 1;
and, appointed Matt Wenthold to serve Alternate Place 2 position on the Library
Board.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye"
reappointed Bill Morgan to serve Place 2, Joe Patterson to serve Place 5 and Bill
Beattie to serve Alternate Place 2 to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building
Code Board of Appeals for a term to expire December 1, 1996.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Mayor Pro Tem. Pyle, all voting
"aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of January 9, 1994, at 8:58 P.M.
Mayor
city Secretary
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