2007-03-19 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Monday, March 19, 2007
6:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Bob Phelps
Mayor Pro Tem
Ben Robinson
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Tim O'Hare
Councilmembers
Bill Moses
Jim Smith
The following member of the City Council was absent:
Councilmember
Charlie Bird
The following members of the Administration were present:
City Manager Gary Greer
Assistant City Manager Mary Jane Stevenson
Assistant City Manager Greg Vick
City Secretary Cindee Peters
City Attorney John Boyle
City Engineer Jerry Murawski
Director of Economic Development Norma Nichols Reed
Assistant to the City Manager John Roach
Finance Director Charles Cox
Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux
Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff Fuller
Library Director Danita Barber
Police Chief Sid Fuller
Fire Chief Kyle King
Director of Community Services Michael Spicer
Director of Communications Tom Bryson
Director of Equipment Services Don Moore
Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds
Mayor Phelps called the City Council meeting of March 19, 2007 to order at 6:30
p.m. The meeting was televised.
A.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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Brother Eddy Ketchersid gave the innovation and Councilman Smith gave the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Phelps announced the record should reflect that Councilman Bird was not
in attendance due to illness. Mayor Phelps also welcomed City Manager Gary
Greer on his first day on the job. Mr. Greer stated he is looking forward to
working in Farmers Branch.
A.2 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD - MIKE THOMSON OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS.
Mayor Phelps presented Mike Thomson with the Farmers Branch Fire
Department with a five-year employee service award.
A.3 CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEAN NICHOLS AS A BOARD MEMBER
EMERITUS OF THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION
BOARD AND PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HIS
APPOINTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Historical Preservation
and Restoration Board voted unanimously at their February 20a`, 2007 meeting to
recommend to City Council that Dean Nichols be appointed as a Board Member
Emeritus under the guidelines of Ordinance No. 2668.
To qualify as a Board Member Emeritus, a person:
must continue as a resident of Farmers Branch;
shall have served at least 15 years of dedicated and distinguished service as a
member of a board or boards that are approved to have members emeritus;
may be recommended for appointment by a Farmers Branch Board;
must be appointed as a Board Member Emeritus by the City Council.
Dean Nichols was appointed to the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board
in September 1988 and served with distinction until his retirement from the Board
in December 2006. Dean has been an active participant on the Board and has
served in various capacities including Board Chairman and Treasurer.
Dean has always been an active and vital supporter of the Board and Historical
Park. Dean has volunteered thousands of hours of his time as a museum docent.
Dean can often be found guiding school children and museum visitors through the
historic Farmers Branch Depot and caboose. He has literally touched thousands
of lives as he educated people about the history of Farmers Branch.
Mayor Phelps presented a proclamation recognizing Mr. Nichols for this honor
being bestowed upon him.
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A motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, all
voting "aye," appointed Dean Nichols as Board Member Emeritus, of the
Historical Preservation and Restoration Board.
A.4 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY OF CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Christ United Methodist
Church was established in Farmers Branch on January 6, 1957 when the
congregation's first worship service was held at what is now Montgomery
Elementary School. On this first Sunday, 44 people joined the fledgling church.
Two months later, the membership had grown to 114 and the church was
constituted and named Christ United Methodist Church.
On January 25, 1959, a ground breaking was held for the first building at the
church's current location at 2807 Valwood Parkway. Since that initial
construction, four more building projects have been completed including a Family
Life Center that was opened in September 1989. Membership has also continued
to grow since the church's formation 50 years ago with a congregation that now
numbers 1,431.
Christ United Methodist Church celebrates its 50th year of ministry to Farmers
Branch and its surrounding communities with a year long Jubilee Celebration led
by Dr. Vic Casad, who has served as pastor for the past five years.
Mayor Phelps presented a proclamation to Dr. Casad and church members Margie
and Bill Binford and Gracie Smith.
A.5 PRESENTATION BY DALLAS COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
BRUCE SHERBET REGARDING THE MAY 12, 2007 ELECTIONS.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Dallas County Elections
Administrator Bruce Sherbet is here tonight to update the City Council on the
elections being held on May 12, 2007.
This year the City will hold an election for Place 1 and Place 4 on the City
Council, as well as a referendum on Ordinance No. 2903 regarding requirements
for renting apartments. In addition, there is a state constitutional amendment on
the ballot,
The City of Farmers Branch contracts with Dallas County to hold the general
election for City Council positions each year. The County is responsible for
ordering all election supplies, printing of the ballots and assists the City in
appointing election workers. The City is responsible for obtaining preclearance
from the Department of Justice and wording for the ballot, as well as the notice of
election.
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Mr. Sherbet explained the process of issuing voter registration cards, the Help
Americans Vote Act, or HAVA, requirements, the extra voting locations needed
this year, and the possible involvement of the Department of Justice.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem O'Hare asked how election officials ensure that all voters
are legally registered. Mr. Sherbet replied it is handled at the State level.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern O'Hare asked about poll watchers. Mr. Sherbet
explained the three types of observers: poll watchers, state inspectors and federal
inspectors. He gave a brief description of each observer's duties and
responsibilities.
Mayor Phelps asked if the poll watchers had to be registered with the State or
County. Mr. Sherbet responded observers need to be registered voters.
Councilman Smith asked when was the last day to register to vote. Mr. Sherbet
replied 30 days before the May 12th election. Councilman Smith asked about mail
in ballots. Mr. Sherbet replied mail in ballots can be submitted 60 days before the
election and he explained the guidelines for absentee voters. Councilman Smith
asked about the polling locations. Mr. Sherbet stated the seven polling locations
which are normally used for the County will remain in Farmers Branch.
Councilman Smith asked if polling locations would be listed in the Dallas
Morning News. Mr. Sherbet replied yes they would be listed in the Dallas
Morning News.
Mayor Pro Tern Robinson asked about the wet/dry issue on the ballot. Mr.
Sherbet stated it is unlikely to be on the May ballot.
Councilman Smith asked about the early voting locations. Mr. Sherbet stated
there would be 52 voting locations throughout Dallas County and any registered
voter could go to these locations.
Elaine Luttrell, 13439 Glenside Drive, asked where the locations in Farmers
Branch would be. Mr. Sherbet stated that Dallas County would be sending out
notifications to registered voters with the information about the voting locations.
He read the voting locations: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Loos Field House,
Vivian Field Middle School, Farmers Branch Elementary School, Webb Chapel
United Methodist Church, Farmers Branch Manske Library and Cabell
Elementary School.
A.6 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Phelps and the City Council gave a brief summary of the items discussed
in Study Session.
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A.7 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS TO
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, NORTH DALLAS COUNTY
WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION, THE COMMUNITY WATCH
COMMITTEE, SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE, AND
THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE
AND TWO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
There were no applications presented.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman O'Hare, all voting
"aye," appointed Johnathon Bingham to Alternate Place I and Robert Earl Baxter
to Alternate Place 2 on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A motion by Mayor Phelps, seconded by Councilman Smith, all voting "aye,"
appointed Gary Greer to the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, all
voting "aye," reappointed Jon Paula Ackley, Tommy Counts, Sally Derrick,
Monica Lowe and Matt Burton to the Community Watch Committee.
The TIF Board appointment will be placed on the April 2, 2007 City Council
agenda.
B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated consent items are items that are to be considered 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 consent items is to
speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, seconded by Councilman Smith, all
voting "aye," added Agenda Item D.2 to the Consent Agenda.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Robinson, seconded by Councilman Smith, all
voting "aye," approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 2, 2007 AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 5,
2007.
B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2007-033 APPROVING THE REQUEST BY
VH PRINTING, L.P. FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN ON-
PREMISE SIGN INCLUDING SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO SETBACK
AND BUILDING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS, LOCATED AT 1930
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VALLEY VIEW LANE WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 77
ZONING DISTRICT.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-037 AUTHORIZING
CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE AND RESOLUTION NO. 2007-038 AUTHORIZING
CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE
OF CITIES SERVED BY TXU ELECTRIC.
B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-039 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON
WIRELESS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14337 GILLIS
ROAD.
B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-042 APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF GARY GREER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CORPORATION AND RESOLUTION 2007-043
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS FOR THE
FARMERS BRANCH LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION:
BOB PHELPS, PRESIDENT; CHARLIE BIRD, VICE PRESIDENT;
GARY GREER, TREASURER; AND MARY JANE STEVENSON,
SECRETARY.
B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-044 TRANSFERRING ANY AND
ALL MINERAL RIGHTS FROM CAMELOT LANDFILL TO THE
FARMERS BRANCH LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION.
D.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-040 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF
DIRECT AID FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS TO THE MANSKE
LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,222.
C.l PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY FIRST BERING
EQUITY PARTNERS, LTD. TO AMEND A PORTION OF THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 21 ZONING DISTRICT AND ESTABLISH REVISED
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INCLUDING ALLOWING THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK TO BE ESTABLISHED BY SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
APPROXIMATELY 5.39 ACRES LOCATED AT 14802 ENTERPRISE DRIVE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The subject apartment
complex is the existing Huntington Cove apartment complex and consists of 100
apartment units in 25 buildings. Currently there is not an existing fence between
the apartment buildings and the street.
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The applicant proposes to build a 6-foot wrought iron fence with 6-foot to 8-foot
columns along the perimeter of the property fronting on Enterprise Drive and
Oakbrook Parkway. It does not include any gates, as the fence is decorative, not
for security purposes. The proposal includes additional landscaping to enhance
the appearance of the property.
The Proposed Zoning amendment will establish the setback for front yard fencing
by attaching to the Planned Development No. 21 zoning ordinance an amended
associated site plan delineating the fence setback for the 5.39-acre apartment
complex site.
Current zoning for Planned Development No. 21 has an associated site plan
establishing the front yard setback at 30 feet and fencing is not allowed in the
required front yard. The proposed request amends the site plan associated with
the zoning ordinance establishing the front yard setback at the distance of the
proposed fence from the property line, 12 feet, to allow the fence between the
apartment buildings and the street.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the
proposed zoning amendment, including the associated site plan drawings.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, seconded by Councilman Moses, all
voting "aye," closed the public hearing.
There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, seconded by
Council Moses, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance No.
2909 approving the proposed zoning amendment including the associated site
plan drawings.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AS HERETOFORE
AMENDED; BY AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO.
21 (PD-21) ZONING DISTRICT SO AS TO AMEND THE ZONING
STANDARDS OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 21 (PD-21)
ZONING DISTRICT TO ALLOW A FRONT YARD SETBACK
ESTABLISHED BY AN ASSOCIATED SITE PLAN AS DEFINED
HEREIN FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.39 ACRES LOCATED AT 14802
ENTERPRISE DRIVE, GENERALLY AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF ENTERPRISE DRIVE AND OAKBROOK PARKWAY;
PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
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THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Tony Salerno, 2519 Danny Lane, commented that in his opinion the City was not
paying attention to the real issues in Farmers Branch and suggested the Council
redirect their attention to the real issues.
Tim Scott, 3008 Eric Lane, commended the City Council in their efforts within
the Farmers Branch senior development group that would be beneficial to senior
citizens.
John Oechsner, 3509 Brookline Lane, proposed the City erect two signs on the
freeway stating "Home Yet?" and "Walk the Bois d'arc Trail" advertising
Farmers Branch.
Elaine Luttrell, 13439 Glenside Drive, asked the Council to work on getting the
Justice of Peace Court back into Farmers Branch, commended Mayor Pro Tern
Ben Robinson for assisting her in getting the Environmental Quality Control
office to contact her, suggested that an animal adoption center be placed in the
heart of Farmers Branch and that a study be conducted to determine if illegal
immigrants have rights in the United States. She also asked if the City Council
could cap the electric and gas rates.
David Koch, 3243 Brincrest, stated in the past he has pointed out the positive
effects the City's actions have had. He stated the certification of occupancy
report reflects 13 new businesses moving into Farmers Branch since March P
D.1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2007-045
ACKNOWLEDGING AND SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF FARMERS
BRANCH SENIOR COMMUNITY, L.P. TO SECURE FINANCING
THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE
APARTMENT COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS IN THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Farmers Branch Senior
Community, L.P. is seeking financing through the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs, or TDHCA, for an affordable senior housing project they
want to build in Farmers Branch. Because financing is being sought through the
TDHCA, the developer is requesting that City Council approve a resolution that
acknowledges and supports their effort to obtain financing. Such a resolution
enhances their chances of securing financing through the TDHCA.
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Farmers Branch Senior Community, L.P. has filed a site plan application with the
City that is currently under staff review. The proposed project includes ninety
(90) affordable senior apartment-housing units on approximately three (3) acres
situated on the peninsula south of the LBJ Freeway, west of Luna Road. The
project would be deed restricted and lease restricted to occupants aged 55 years
and over, exclusively. Additionally, only individuals earning less than
approximately $28,000 annually and couples earning less than $32,000 annually
would qualify to reside there.
Resolution No. 2007-045 has been prepared for City Council's consideration.
This resolution does not obligate the City of Farmers Branch to grant any other
permits or approvals that may otherwise be required prior to development of the
project, nor does it create any liability on the City's part. Approval of this
resolution will only assist the applicant in securing funding for senior housing
financed through the TDHCA that meets certain housing affordability
requirements for senior citizens.
There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Robinson, seconded by
Councilman Smith, all voting "aye," approved Resolution No. 2007-045
acknowledging and supporting the efforts of Farmers Branch Senior Community,
L.P. to secure financing for the prospective development of an affordable
apartment community for seniors in the City of Farmers Branch.
D.2 CONSENT.
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-034 AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF MOBILE VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT
FOR REPLACEMENT IN MARKED POLICE VEHICLES UTILIZING A
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Article 2.135 of the Texas
State Code of Criminal Procedures requires each law enforcement motor vehicle
regularly used by an officer to make traffic and pedestrian stops be equipped with
video camera and transmitter-activated equipment. The City's equipment
currently used to make these recordings must be replaced due to frequent
equipment failure, obsolete parts, and costly repairs. The 2006-2007 adopted
budget includes $110,000 for replacement of the mobile video and audio
recording equipment in marked police vehicles.
Police Department staff researched multiple vendors over the past year and
determined the best equipment for the replacement is offered by L3
Communications Mobile-Vision Inc. Staff learned that the vendor has the
equipment in use at 19 North Texas police agencies and has a repair and
maintenance location in Richardson. Additionally, the City of Hurst's contract
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with L3 Communications Mobile-Vision Inc. includes an option for a cooperative
purchase agreement with other cities.
At the City Council meeting on May 24, 2004 the Council passed Resolution No.
2004-064 authorizing the City to enter into interlocal agreements with other
governmental entities for the cooperative purchasing of various equipment,
materials and services. The City Manager executed an interlocal cooperative
purchase agreement between the City of Hurst and the City of Farmers Branch on
February 7a', 2007 for the purchase of mobile video and audio equipment utilizing
the City of Hurst contract.
Based on the City of Hurst contract, the qualified contractor, L3 Communications
Mobile-Vision Inc., provided a quote for the replacement of the recording
equipment in the amount of $98,100.00. The quote includes installation of 14
digital video recorders, a server storage and distribution system, three wireless
access points, a backup archiving station, an uninterruptible power supply,
configuration and on site training.
Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2007-034 authorizing the purchase of
the mobile video and audio recording equipment for replacement in marked police
vehicles from L3 Communications Mobile-Video Inc. in the total amount of
$98,100.00, utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement between the City of
Hurst and the City of Farmers Branch.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem O'Hare, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2007-034
authorizing the purchase of mobile video and audio equipment.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-036 AWARDING BIDS
AND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS TESTING FOR FIRE STATION NO. 3 AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The 2006-2007 Non Bond
Capital Improvement budget includes $6.2 million for the construction of Fire
Station No. 3 and for its furniture, fixtures and equipment. This amount includes
$4,549,506 for construction bids.
On December 11, 2006 City Council authorized the City Manager to execute 23
construction trade packages in the amount of $4,375,280. Additional bid
packages for other trades were to be received at a later date.
With the assistance of Gallagher Construction Management Services, the City
received and opened 15 bids for five trade packages on February 21, 2007. The
low bidders of three of the five bid packages meet specifications and are being
recommended for approval. However, the low bidder for the cabling package did
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not meet specifications and the second lowest bidder is being recommended. All
audio/video bids substantially exceeded budget and are recommended for
rejection. This will be re-bid at a later date with the landscaping, irrigation and
furniture. Four bids are being recommended for a total amount of $108,115.
In addition to awarding bids, staff recommends approval of a professional
services contract with Lawrence Engineering for construction materials testing in
the amount of $30,853.
The four bid packages meeting specifications and the professional services
contract are recommended for a total of $138,968.
The Fire Chief recommends adopting Resolution No. 2007-036 awarding the bids
identified in Attachment "B" and the professional services contract for
construction materials testing for Fire Station No. 3 in the total amount of
$138,968.
There being no discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Robinson,
seconded by Councilman Smith, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2007-
036 awarding the bids identified in Attachment "B" and the professional services
contract for the construction of Fire Station No. 3 in the total amount of
$138,968.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-035 APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH GSWW, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Capital Improvement
Program Non-Bond Utility Fund includes funds for utility replacement and
improvements. There is a total of $1,355,000 available for utility replacement and
improvements in the Capital Improvement Program Non-Bond Utility Fund
budget.
Two water lines are to be replaced. The water lines, which are 35 to 50 years old,
are deteriorated and experience occasional to frequent breaks. The water lines to
be replaced are in the following locations:
Webb Chapel Road from Longmeade Drive to Rawhide Parkway
Tamerisk Drive from Cyprus Point (south) to Cyprus Point (north)
Three sanitary sewer mains are to be replaced. The 30 to 45 years old sanitary
sewer mains experience occasional backups that require frequent cleaning and
maintenance. The sanitary sewer lines to be replaced are in easements at the
following locations:
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between Bergen Lane and Windmill Lane from Heartside Place to Cochise Lane
between Valwood Parkway and Candlewick Lane from Heartside Place to Webb
Chapel Road
between Candlewick Lane and Oxfordshire Lane from Heartside Place to Webb
Chapel Road.
An engineering service agreement to design the replacement of the two water
lines and three sanitary sewer lines has been negotiated with GSWW, Inc. for a
total amount not to exceed $81,250 and within 196 calendar days. The amount
and contract time is consistent with the fee and time for similar projects. GSWW,
Inc. was selected based upon their experience in designing utility replacements
using the pipe bursting method, which is the replacement method for all three
sanitary sewer lines. GSWW, Inc. has performed satisfactorily for the City on
other projects.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in early 2008. Toward the end of
the design of the improvements, meetings will be held with residents adjacent to
the improvements to inform them of the proposed utility replacements and to
provide them with the opportunity to provide input that can increase the
effectiveness of the proposed improvements.
The City Engineer recommends approval of Resolution No. 2007-035 approving
an agreement with GSWW, Inc. for engineering services for sanitary sewer and
water line improvements, in an amount not to exceed $81,250.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem Robinson, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2007-035
approving an agreement with GSWW, Inc. for engineering services.
D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS, AND
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION REPORTS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
There were no Council travel reports, requests, committee or organizational
reports.
MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO THE REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING. MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL
CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:45 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT
6:02 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.
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E.1 DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.072.
Discuss land sale, purchase, trade or lease of property at Camelot Landfill.
Discuss Keenan Cemetery.
Mayor Phelps explained that staff was present to discuss this item with the City
Council.
E.2 DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION - TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071.
Ramos v. City of Farmers Branch
Barrietos, et al., v. Farmers Branch
Villas at Parkside Partners, et.al., v. Farmers Branch
Alfredo Vasquez, et.al., v. Farmers Branch
Mayor Phelps explained that the City Attorney was present to discuss this item
with the City Council.
F.l CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Phelps stated City Council was updated on the items in executive session
and no action was necessary.
F.2 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern O'Hare, all
voting "aye," adjourned the City Council meeting of March 19, 2007 at 7:38 p.m.
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Bob Phelps, Mayor
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Cindee Peters, City Secretary
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