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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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