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1996-07-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1996 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmembers Bob Phelps Bill Moses Calla Davis Ron Pyle Berry Grubbs Charlie Bird The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager Linda Tidwell-Groomer Assistant City Manager John Burke City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary Cindee Peters Communication Director Donna Huerta Economic Development Director Norma Nichols Director of Community Services Tom Scales Director of Equipment Services Don Moore Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett 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 Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds Mayor Phelps called the City Council Meeting of July 15, 1996 to order at 7:35 P.M. The meeting was televised. Vol. 72, Page 17 A.1 INVOCATION. Reverend Sam Underwood of the First Baptist Church in Farmers Branch gave the invocation and Councilman Grubbs led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. A.2 CONSIDER PROCLAIMING HUGH MCWHORTER AS "HONORARY AMBASSADOR" FOR THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Phelps presented Hugh McWhorter as "Honorary Ambassador" for the City of Farmers Branch for his outstanding volunteer work at the Farmers Branch Senior Center, including his many years on the Senior Advisory Council. A.3 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO JOSH LEWIS FOR TWELVE AND ONE HALF YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD. Mr. Josh Lewis could not be present. A.4 PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL FROM DART REPRESENTATIVE KATHY INGLE. Ms. Kathy Ingle, DART Representative for Farmers Branch, presented a commerative paper weight to the Mayor and each member of the City Council recognizing the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail System. A.5a PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Phelps presented a five year employee service award to Carl McMurphy of the Fire Department. Mayor Phelps presented a five year employee service award to Ken Muzalewski of the Fire Department. Mayor Phelps presented a ten year employee service award to Joyce Achtschin of the Public Works Department. Mayor Phelps presented a fifteen year employee service award to Major Leonard of the Public Works Department. Mayor Phelps presented a fifteen year employee service award to Martin Garcia of the Public Works Department. Mayor Phelps presented a twenty year employee service award to Harold Vol. 72, Page 18 Williams of the Communications Division. A.6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Mr. Dave Blair stated he had previously submitted his application to the City Council to be considered for the Metrocrest Hospital Board. Mr. Blair also stated he understood he needed to wait for a six month period after serving as Mayor before he could be on any board but is very interested in being considered for the Metrocrest Hospital Board. Mrs. Joan Abby submitted her application to be considered for the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. Abby stated she would appreciate the City Council's consideration in this matter. Mr. Jeff Binford stated he had previously submitted his application to the City Council to serve on the Metrocrest Hospital Board. Mr. Binford stated he would appreciate the City Council's consideration in this matter. A.7 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Phelps gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study Session held prior to the regular meeting. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.6. Mayor Phelps 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 Moses, seconded by Councilman Grubbs, all voting "aye", added items C.7, C.8, C.9, and D.2 to the Consent Agenda. A motion by Mayor Pro Terns Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", approved the following items on the Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1996. B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-070 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED EARTH SCIENCES, INC. TO CONTINUE SUBSURFACE GROUNDWATER Vol. 72, Page 19 MONITORING AND REPORTING AT THE CITY'S FIRE STATION NO. 1 AND THE SENLAC SERVICE CENTER. B.3 ADOPTED THE REQUEST OF CHARLES SHORT BUILDERS, ON BEHALF OF FINA, FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR CANOPIES TO BE LOCATED AT 2200 VALWOOD PARKWAY, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STEMMONS FREEWAY AND VALWOOD PARKWAY, AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 25 (PD-25) ZONING DISTRICT. B.4 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2265 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2027, AND AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE "NO TURN ON RED" SIGN FOR EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AT MARSH LANE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2027, PERMITTING EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AT MARSH LANE TO MAKE RIGHT TURNS ON A STEADY RED SIGNAL AFTER STOPPING; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-089 ACCEPTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH WITH LAND UPON WHICH TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESS DRIVE TO SERVE THE FARMERS BRANCH POLICE STATION. B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-092 APPROVING A RELEASE OF COVENANTS OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT FOR INWOOD PARKWAY OFFICE PARK. C.7 ADOPTED THE SITE PLAN OF MASTERPLAN, ON BEHALF OF PCS PRIMECO FOR A MOUNTED ANTENNA TO BE ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 4099 VALLEY VIEW LANE AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 1 (PD-1) ZONING DISTRICT. C.8 ADOPTED THE SITE PLAN OF PROSS DESIGN GROUP, INC., ON BEHALF OF FLOORING SERVICES, INC., FOR A WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND SENLAC DRIVE AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 22 (PD-22) ZONING DISTRICT. C.9 ADOPTED THE SITE PLAN OF INNERSPACE CONSTRUCTION, INC., ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL HAND TOOL INDUSTRIES FOR AN OFFICE Vol. 72, Page 20 SPACE ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 12827 VALLEY BRANCH LANE, LOCATED WEST OF THE SOUTH TERMINUS OF VALLEY BRANCH LANE, AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 24 (PD-24) ZONING DISTRICT. D.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 96-090 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante presented an informative report on the status and happenings of various projects in the City. Mayor Pro Tern Moses stated the Carrollton/Farmers Branch Girls Softball League hosting the 18 and Under Gold National Qualifier Tournament at Oran Good Softball Complex should have received more news coverage. Mayor Pro Tern Moses also stated in the future he would like to see such events receive proper publicity. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BLUE LAKE PARTNERS, LTD., TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RELATIVE TO SIGNAGE FOR PART OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT NUMBER 1 (PD-1) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps gave the following information for consideration. Blue Lake Partners, Ltd., owns 50 acres, generally bounded by Alpha Road, Midway Road, and the Walmart property, formerly known as the Centre Development property. They are requesting a zoning amendment that will establish uniform sign standards for their property. The standards will help identify the office park, locate major tenants and improve traffic flow through the area. The proposed zoning amendment applies to only the properties owned by Blue Lake Partners, Ltd., and does not include the Medallion Hotel, Luby's Cafeteria and the Federal building properties located within PD-1. All of the property owned by Blue Lake Partners, Ltd., is presently developed, except for the property located in the southwest portion of the district at Alpha Link and Valley View Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends PD- 1, exclusive of the Medallion Hotel, Luby's Cafeteria and the Federal building Vol. 72, Page 21 properties, be amended as requested. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. Mr. Duncan Fulton, 3102 Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas, Architect and Planner for Blue Lake Partners, Ltd. stated the purpose and background of this project is to implement a comprehensive sign package in a manner consistent with the coordinated development. Mr. Fulton offered to present the sign graphics if the Council desired to view them. Mr. Fulton also thanked the Council for their consideration and stated he was available for any questions the Council may have. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye", adopted the following Ordinance No. 2264 establishing development standards relative to signage for the identified portion of PD-1, as captioned below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 769 OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH; RELATIVE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT NUMBER 1 (PD-1); PD-1 INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 68 ACRES OF PROPERTY GENERALLY BOUNDED BY ALPHA ROAD TO THE NORTH AND WEST, MIDWAY ROAD TO THE EAST, AND PD-68 (THE PACE ADDITION) AND VALLEY VIEW LANE TO THE SOUTH; ESTABLISHING SIGN STANDARDS FOR AN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 ACRES IN AREA WITHIN PD-1; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL MOBILE SYSTEMS FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWER, FIFTY (50) FEET IN HEIGHT, AND AN ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINET, AT 2430 VALLEY VIEW LANE AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 70 (PD-70) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing until its July 22, 1996 meeting. Vol. 72, Page 22 In accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the City Council must receive a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission before action may be taken on any proposed zoning amendment. Therefore, no action may be taken by the City Council at this time. Staff recommends the public hearing be continued to the August 5, 1996 City Council meeting. A motion by Councilman Bird, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to the August 5, 1996 City Council meeting. C.4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ZONE SYSTEMS, ON BEHALF OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL MOBILE SYSTEMS, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA TOWER, FIFTY (50) FEET IN HEIGHT, AND AN ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINET, LOCATED AT 12411 TEMPLETON TRAIL, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TEMPLETON TRAIL AND MYRA LANE AND WITHIN THE OFFICE AND ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT-6 ZONING DISTRICTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps gave the following information for consideration. Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems wants to place a cellular communications antenna tower and equipment cabinet on the Chapel Hill Methodist Church property located at 12411 Templeton Trail, the southwest corner of Templeton Trail and Myra Lane. The church property is divided by two (2) zoning districts, the Office (0) and One-Family Residence-6 (R-6). The antenna tower and equipment cabinet will be installed behind the southwest corner of the existing church building within the Office zoning district. The antenna tower will be comprised of a directional antenna attached to the top of the pole for a total height of fifty (50) feet. A yard light will be attached to the pole at approximately thirty (30) feet above grade. The associated equipment cabinet is approximately nine (9) square feet in area and eight (8) feet tall. Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems intends to erect an ornamental metal fence, six (6) feet in height, and install a red tip photinia hedge around the antenna tower and cabinet. A cellular communications tower is permitted within the Office (0) zoning district with a specific use permit. At its July 9, 1996 meeting, the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a request of Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, for a variance to allow an antenna tower fifty (50) feet in height to be erected on the church property. Vol. 72, Page 23 Within the Office zoning district structures are limited to twenty-eight (28) feet in height. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. Mr. Dick Calvert, Calvert and Company Architects, 1301 Elm Street, Carrollton, representing Zone Systems and Southwestern Bell, stated this antenna is designed to add additional capacity at the LBJ Freeway and Stemmons Freeway interchange. Mr. Calvert also stated traffic is increasing and more people are using their cellular phones. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Councilman Bird asked Mr. Calvert if the openings between the rods of the wrought iron fence could be limited to four inches wide for child safety. Mr. Calvert stated the spacing of the fence would not exceed intervals of four inches. Councilwoman Davis stated the City has received an extreme number of requests for antennas and she expressed concern regarding antennas in residential areas. Councilwoman Davis asked if there was a map indicating the locations of all the antennas needed in the City. Mr. Calvert stated accurate location maps are impossible to forecast due to traffic patterns in an area. City Manager Richard Escalante stated in terms of protection, the City adopted a new ordinance that requires a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in residential areas for antennas and establishes standards in commercial areas. Mr. Escalante stated if the antenna is compatible with adjacent property and complies with the standards an antenna could be installed without a Specific Use Permit (SUP). Mr. Escalante also stated if a variance is needed from those standards they would come before the City Council for action. Mr. Escalante stated Mr. Calvert and he had discussed the possibility of companies placing antennas on the Farmers Branch water tower located at the Police Department. Mr. Escalante stated Mr. Calvert had another request on this agenda to install an antenna at one of the Farmers Branch hotels. Mr. Escalante went on to explain with some creativity, antennas could be located on existing structures without destroying the appearance of a structure. Vol. 72, Page 24 Mr. Escalante also stated the City has regulations in place and with new technology taking place, proposals will come before the City Council to use the City's water towers for the installation of antennas without impacting the neighborhoods. Mr. Calvert explained that cellular services are not only convenient, but a time saver for personal and business use, as well as for emergency service use. Mr. Escalante stated Section 6 could be added to Ordinance No. 2267 stating the wrought iron fence spacing would include intervals not to exceed four inches. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye", adopted the following caption Ordinance No. 2267 granting a specific use permit for a cellular communications antenna tower, fifty (50) feet in height, and an associated equipment cabinet, at 12411 Templeton Trail, with the conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and adding Section 6 to the ordinance to state the wrought iron fence spacing would include intervals not to exceed four inches. 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 GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA AND AN EQUIPMENT BUILDING WITHIN THE OFFICE (0) ZONING DISTRICT AT 12411 TEMPLETON TRAIL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.5 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF METROCREST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, ON BEHALF OF RHD MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN OUTPATIENT CENTER ADDITION AND A DAY SURGERY ADDITION GENERALLY LOCATED 700 FEET EAST OF WEBB CHAPEL ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MEDICAL PARKWAY AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 18 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps gave the following information for consideration. RHD Memorial Medical Center would like to construct an outpatient center addition on the west side of the existing hospital. The site was once Vol. 72, Page 25 occupied by a psychiatric pavilion. A day surgery building addition is also planned for the south side of the existing hospital. A site plan has been submitted seeking site approval of both building additions. The outpatient center will be 19,511 square feet in area. The day surgery addition will be 3,057 square feet in area. Both additions will be architecturally compatible with the main hospital building. The property is zoned PD-18 and site plan approval is required before permits may be issued for the outpatient center addition and the day surgery addition. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. Mr. Carlos Torralva, 3500 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas, stated he was representing the Metrocrest Hospital Authority in submitting the site plan approval request. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 96-098 approving a site plan for an outpatient center addition and day surgery addition. C.6 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 96-096 FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT OF COOPERATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps gave the following information for consideration. Since the Community Development Block Grant program began in Dallas County, the County has directed over $11.8 million into projects in the participating cities. Farmers Branch began participating in Dallas County's program in fiscal year 1994. A request for funding was submitted that year and Farmers Branch received $300,000.00 for housing rehabilitation. Currently, ten (10) applicants have been certified by the County for housing rehabilitation and two others are awaiting verification of program requirements. The City of Farmers Branch will be eligible to receive $143,494 in CDBG funds from the County for the fiscal year that will begin October 1, 1996. These funds can be used in the continuation of the housing rehabilitation Vol. 72, Page 26 program that was started in 1994 or for other eligible purposes. The public hearing is required by Dallas County for Farmers Branch to utilize these funds. In order to participate in the consortium, an Agreement of Cooperation must be executed and forwarded to the County. To utilize the $143,394, the Council must also select eligible projects to undertake. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. Mr. Rick Loessberg, Coordinator for Planning and Development for Dallas County, stated he wanted to thank the City for participating in the CDBG Program for the last three years. Mr. Loessberg also thanked the City for considering participating in the CDBG program for the next three years and stated he would be available for questions the Council or public may have. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Grubbs, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 96-096 and designated the use of funds for housing rehabilitation. C.7 CONSENT. C.8 CONSENT. C.9 CONSENT. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 96-084 APPROVING A CITY- COUNTY AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF DALLAS TO RESURFACE MARSH LANE FROM VALLEY VIEW LANE TO BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps gave the following information for consideration. The resurfacing of Marsh Lane from Valley View Lane to Brookhaven Club Drive is a continuation of the Valley View Lane and Marsh Lane intersection improvement project. The estimated cost to resurface the street is $54,230. Because Marsh Lane is on the Dallas County Thoroughfare Plan, Dallas County has agreed to participate in the resurfacing up to $27,115. An agreement has been negotiated with Dallas County to secure Dallas County's participation in the resurfacing. Vol. 72, Page 27 There is $49,500 remaining in the Valley View Lane-Marsh Lane intersection improvement project to fund the City's half of the cost of resurfacing Marsh Lane. A motion by Councilman Grubbs, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 96-084 approving a City-County Agreement with the County of Dallas to resurface Marsh Lane from Valley View Lane to Brookhaven Club Drive. D.2 CONSENT. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 96-091 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE COMPUTER NETWORK HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE UTILIZING STATE OF TEXAS CATALOG PURCHASING PROCEDURES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps gave the following information for consideration. The Texas Department of Information Resources is authorized to receive catalog bids for computer systems. This procedure allows the State to certify an entire catalog as meeting competitive bidding requirements. The City's Traffic Engineering and Information Services Divisions have developed a plan to network traffic signal control computers and the City's geographical information system in order to provide expanded access to these two systems. The plan calls for purchasing a traffic network server, a GIS server, a network operating system, cabling/communication devices and installation. Quotes have been received from vendors and manufacturers of these items and compared with state catalog pricing. With the exception of the network operating system, state catalog pricing provided the lowest price for each item. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Grubbs, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 96-091 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a traffic network server, cabling/communication devices and installation, and a GIS server utilizing State of Texas Catalog Purchasing Procedures and to purchase a network operating system separately from Network Trade Center in a total amount for the entire system not to exceed $45,534. D.4 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. City Manager Richard Escalante stated he attended the Texas City Managers Association Conference in Midland on June 21-28, 1996. Mr. Escalante also Vol. 72, Page 28 stated it was a very good conference and he brought back several ideas, one of which is a manual for Board Members. D.5 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mrs. Mildred Rogers, 14400 Shoredale, stated she is still concerned with City Council travel. Mr. Nick Korba, 13210 Shahan Drive, stated the lights on Valley View Lane from Shahan Drive to Templeton Trail have been out for a few months and would like for them to be repaired. Mr. Korba also stated he would like to see all City Ordinances apply to all residents of Farmers Branch. Mr. Bill Glancy, 3808 Wooded Creek Drive, stated with cellular towers being installed there should be an ordinance stating that such towers should be taken down if not in use. Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, stated that the newly- adopted ordinance addressing antenna standards does not address removal of antennas when they are no longer in use. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the first request for an antenna tower was presented to the City several years ago. Mr. Escalante stated the antenna towers were large and the City did place a condition on the request that would require the removal of the antenna tower and associated equipment once the antenna became obsolete. Mr. Escalante stated the City does not have a requirement within the antenna regulations that requires removal of the antenna tower and associated equipment. Mr. Escalante explained the City needs to provide a provision in the City's antenna ordinance to address this issue. MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A RECESS, THE MEETING WILL RECONVENE INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. DISCUSSION BEGAN AT 9:54 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 10:58 P.M. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. E.1 a DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 Vol. 72, Page 29 L 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCILPERSONS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH PROGRAM. 3. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. 4. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 5. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. 6. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE METROCREST HOSPITAL AUTHORITY. 7. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF A DART BOARD MEMBER. Mayor Phelps and members of the City Council discussed appointments to the various boards indicated above. E.1 b DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072 1. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH THE DART TRANSIT STATION. 2. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DENTON DRIVE AND ROSSFORD ROAD. 3. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIDENING OF MIDWAY ROAD. 4. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIDENING OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD. Assistant City Manager John Burke gave a report on possible land acquisition at several sites. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on personnel matters discussed in the Executive Session. A motion by Mayor Phelps, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye", appointed various City Councilmembers to various organizations which are reflected in Exhibit "A" attached to the minutes. 11 Mayor Phelps stated no decision has been made to appoint a Crime Watch Director at this time and postponed this item until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Vol. 72, Page 30 A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye", reappointed the following to the Library Board: Carol Frierott - Place 3 Diane Graifemberg - Place 4 Gloria Aguilar - Place 5 Olivia Nichols - Place 7 Susan Saiter - Alternate Place 1 A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", reappointed the following to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roy Patton - Place 1 Tom Hill - Place 2 A motion by Councilman Bird, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye", moved David Stack from Alternate Place 1 to Place 5 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals;moved Victor Conrad from Alternate Place 2 to Alternate Place 1; and appointed Tim Ketchersid to serve as Alternate Place 2. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", postponed the discussion of an appointment to the Metrocrest Hospital Authority until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilman Grubbs, all voting "aye", reappointed Kathy Ingle as the DART Board member for the City of Farmers Branch. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 96-100 reappointing Kathy Ingle as the DART Board member for the City of Farmers Branch. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps reported that City Council authorized City staff to continue negotiations with the owner of the property at 14185 Dallas Parkway. A motion by Councilman Grubbs, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", authorized staff to purchase the property at 12731 Denton Drive in the amount of $160,000. Vol. 72, Page 31 Mayor Phelps reported that City staff gave a report on the properties at 12400, 12621, 12715 Denton Drive and the Old Farmers Branch area. No action was necessary. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of July 15, 1996, at 11:08 P.M. Vol. 72, Page 32 City Secretary