2002-04-15 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Monday, April 15, 2002
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council and Student Government Day
participants were present:
STUDENTS
Mayor Bob Phelps Lee Ferguson
Mayor Pro Tem Calla Davis Epsilon Williams
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Charlie Bird Tyler Mynard
Councilmembers Bill Moses Sergio Robles
Jim Robbs Stefanie Poliman
Paul Walden Staci Schwartz
The following members of the Administration and Student Government Day
participants were present:
STUDENTS
City Manager Richard Escalante Bill Arnold
Assistant City Manager Linda Groomer Rachel Mullins
Assistant City Manager John Burke Adam Brewer
City Secretary Cindee Peters
Assistant to the City Manager Margaret Somereve Rabie Moutaouakil
Assistant to the City Manager John Roach Courtney Henderson
City Attorney John Boyle Cathryn Cepeda
Director of Economic Development Norma Nichols Geneve Gush
Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux Maricela Nava
Communications Director Tom Bryson Alexandra Hernandez
Director of Community Services Michael Spicer Ellen Mervis
Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Claudia Chavarro
Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson Audrey Stokes
Director of Equipment Services Don Moore Phung Nguyen
Police Chief Jim Fawcett Courtney Bradley
Fire Chief Kyle King Christy Lomeli
Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds
Student Mayor Ferguson called the City Council meeting of April 15, 2002 to
order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was televised.
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A.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Reverend Sam Underwood of the First Baptist Church in Farmers Branch gave
the invocation and Student Mayor Ferguson led the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
A.2 INTRODUCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY PARTICIPANTS AND
PROCLAIM APRIL 15, 2002 AS W.T. WHITE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
DAY IN FARMERS BRANCH.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Monday, April 15, 2002 is
W.T. White High School Student Government Day at the City of Farmers Branch.
Students from the high school are serving as counterparts to the Mayor, City
Council, City Manager, Assistant City Managers and Department Heads. These
students will actually "run" the City for the day.
Mayor Phelps introduced Lotty Repp, government teacher at W.T. White High
School and sponsor of the Student Government Day participants, and presented
her with a proclamation.
Mayor Phelps, the City Council, and the City staff introduced their counterparts
and presented the students with a certificate and a Farmers Branch portfolio.
A.3 PROCLAIM APRIL 14-20,2002, AS "LIBRARY WEEK" IN THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS.
Student Mayor Ferguson presented the following information. In conjunction
with the nationally recognized observance of April 14-20 as National Library
Week, the Library Board requests that the Mayor proclaim "April 14-20 as
Library Week in Farmers Branch."
Student Mayor Ferguson read and presented a proclamation to Ruth Ann Parish,
Chair of the Library Board. Ms. Parish invited the audience and Council to a
reception at the Library on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 7 p.m. honoring the
Library Volunteers.
A.4 PROCLAIM MARCH AND APRIL AS "KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL
MONTHS" IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH.
Student Mayor Ferguson read a proclamation and proclaimed March and April as
"Keep America Beautiful Months" in the City of Farmers Branch.
A.5 INTRODUCE AND DEMONSTRATE THE BRANCH BULLETIN E-MAIL
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE.
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Student Mayor Ferguson presented the following information. Following
suggestions from members of the City Council and members of the community,
staff began researching the necessary steps to formulate and launch a list-server,
or e-mail subscription service, for City news and information.
Student Communications Director Hernandez stated that the City is pleased to
announce the launch of the Branch Mail E-mail News Subscription Service.
Beginning tonight, members of the public will be able to register at the City's web
site to receive e-mail news and information on the City of Farmers Branch
activities, services and upcoming events.
Student Communications Director Hernandez stated that the Branch Mail is only
a subscription service and not a "bulletin board." Subscribers will not be able to
post messages to the system but will be able to receive news and information from
the City via their e-mail address. There is no charge for Branch Mail.
Hong Sae, Information Services Manager, gave an explanation on how to register.
He stated persons wishing to register for Branch Mail could log on at
www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us.
Tom Bryson, Director of Communications, sent the first message and launched
the web site link.
Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mynard asked if once someone registers, are
emails received automatically. Tom Bryson, Communications Director replied
once registered, persons will automatically receive email when the Branch Mail
advisories are sent out. He did state that there was not a regular published
schedule yet.
Student Councilmember Schwartz asked if there would be any attachments to the
emails. Mr. Bryson replied no, it would be plain text format.
Student City Manager Arnold asked what kinds of announcements would be sent.
Mr. Bryson replied the announcements that will be sent would have to do with
upcoming City events or any kind of activities, news, and information that has to
do with City functions.
Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mynard stated he would like to compliment staff
for this idea; he stated this is an excellent way to keep citizens informed. Mr.
Bryson stated it was a collaborated effort by the Communications Division and
the Information Services Division.
A.6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
There were no applications presented.
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A.7 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Student Mayor Ferguson and Student Councilmembers gave a brief summary of
the items discussed in Study Session prior to the regular meeting.
A.8 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
John Wells, 13521 Heartside Place, stated he was gratified to see the students
participating in the Student Government Day.
Mr. Wells stated recently in his alley between Heartside and Pyramid there was
work done by the Public Works Department and they did an excellent job and
should be complimented. Mr. Wells stated he had concerns with Rawhide
Creek's high water and gabions. He also stated he would like to see the former
"Word of Faith" converted into a Arts Center which would bring revenue to the
City.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Phelps stated Dana Brashear a senior at Texas Woman's University was
present for her class project "Family Policy" majoring in Family Studies.
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Mayor Phelps stated on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at the Farmers
Branch Recreation Center there will be a DART Public Meeting. He invited the
audience and television viewers
Mayor Phelps stated the Consent Agenda would be heard as regular items so the
students would have items to make motions on.
B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated 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 Student Mayor Pro Tem Williams, seconded by Student Mayor
Ferguson, all voting "aye," removed B.2, B.3, BA, and B.5, from the Consent
Agenda.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded by Councilmember Walden, all
voting "aye," removed B.2, B.3, BA, and B.5, from the Consent Agenda.
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A motion by Student Mayor Pro Tern Williams, seconded by Student Mayor
Ferguson, all voting "aye," approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bird,
all voting "aye," approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2002.
B.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2661 AMENDING THE CITY OF
FARMERS BRANCH CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC
AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 5, SECTION 82-73, RELATIVE TO
THE PLACEMENT OF A THREE-WAY STOP AT THE T-INTERSECTION
OF AMBER LANE AND IVANWOOD LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Student Councilmember Robles presented the following information. A resident
on Amber Lane during one of the Community Meetings requested that the City
make the T-intersection of Amber Lane and Ivanwood Lane an all-way stop. City
staff reviewed the request, and the intersection currently has stop signs on
southbound Ivanwood Lane and westbound Amber Lane. There is sometimes
motorist uncertainty because there is not presently a stop sign on eastbound
Amber Lane. Making the intersection an all-way stop would eliminate the
motorist uncertainty and increase the safety of the intersection.
The City Engineer and Traffic Engineer recommend adopting Ordinance No.
2661 amending the City of Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82,
Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Division 5, Section 82-73, specifying the
placement of an all-way stop at the T-intersection of Amber Lane and Ivanwood
Lane.
Student Councilmember Robles stated there was a request for the stop sign to be
lowered. Student Department Head Floyd replied that State Law requires that
stop signs must be mounted seven feet high from the base. She stated staff would
go out and measure the signs. Student Councilmember Robles stated the same
person asked where the sign would be located. Student Department Head Floyd
replied that the signs would be located where vehicles would be aware of them.
Councilmember Moses stated at a Crime Watch meeting on Saturday morning, a
lady asked the above questions mentioned by Student Councilmember Robles.
Councilmember Moses asked if the T-intersection of Amber Lane and Ivanwood
Lane would be an all-way stop. City staff replied yes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Robles,
seconded by Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Mynard, all voting "aye," adopted
the following captioned Ordinance No. 2661.
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There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded
by Councilmember Robbs, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned
Ordinance No. 2661.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE
II, DIVISION 5, SECTION 82-73, SPECIFYING THE PLACEMENT OF
A THREE-WAY (ALL-WAY) STOP AT THE T-INTERSECTION OF
AMBER LANE AND IVANWOOD LANE AND DELETING THE
STOP SIGNS ON WESTBOUND AMBER LANE AND
SOUTHBOUND IVANWOOD LANE; REPEALING ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
B.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-041 ACCEPTING A FIVE-
FOOT AERIAL EASEMENT FOR STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION,
DEDICATED BY MR. AND MRS. KENNY LYERLA OF 2748 MARK TWAIN
CIRCLE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Councilmember Polimen presented the following information. Mr. and
Mrs. Kenny Lyerla, the property owners and residents at 2748 Mark Twain
Circle, are dedicating a five-foot aerial easement to the City for the purpose of
installing a streetlight. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Lyerla have met all of the
requirements set forth by the City of Farmers Branch for the installation of a
streetlight. The easement will enable Oncor, formerly known as TXU, to provide
the electrical connection from the electrical power lines in the easement behind
the property to the proposed streetlight.
The streetlight is to be installed by Oncor at no cost to the City. The City will pay
a monthly fee of $8.40 for the electricity and maintenance of the light.
City staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2002-041 accepting a five-foot
aerial easement for streetlight installation, dedicated by Mr. and Mrs. Kenny
Lyerla of 2748 Mark Twain Circle.
Student Councilmember Schwartz asked what the procedure is for obtaining a
streetlight. Student Department Head Floyd replied that the residents and their
neighbors in the area have to sign a petition. Staff also checks to make sure that
the lights are 200 to 250 feet from adjacent streetlights.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Polimen,
seconded by Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mynard, all voting "aye," adopted
Resolution No. 2002-041 accepting a five-foot aerial easement for streetlight
installation, dedicated by Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Lyerla of 2748 Mark Twain Circle.
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There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilmember Robbs, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-041
accepting a five-foot aerial easement for streetlight installation, dedicated by Mr.
and Mrs. Kenny Lyerla of 2748 Mark Twain Circle.
B.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-037 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DALLAS, GARLAND AND
NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY TO REPLACE THE RAILROAD
CROSSING ON INWOOD ROAD AT THE NORTH CITY LIMITS AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Mayor Pro Tem Williams presented the following information. An
agreement has been prepared between the City of Farmers Branch and the Dallas,
Garland and Northeastern Railroad Company to replace the railroad crossing at
Inwood Road at the north city limit. The replacement includes removal of the old
crossing materials and the installation of new pre-fabricated concrete crossing
panels. It is estimated that the crossing can be completed in one week.
The Dallas, Garland and Northeastern Railroad Company will utilize one
contractor to complete the crossing, the cost is $71,302.32. In addition the City of
Farmers Branch will be responsible for all barricading, traffic control, asphalt
approaches, and any concrete panel repairs necessary for a smooth crossing, the
estimated cost is $26,000.00. The total amount for replacing the railroad grade
crossing, barricading, traffic control and concrete panel repairs should not exceed
$97,302.32.
Funds are available in the Non-Bond Capital Improvement Fund to pay for the
proj ect.
The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 2002-037
authorizing the execution of an agreement with Dallas, Garland and Northeastern
Railroad Company for railroad crossing replacement at Inwood Road at the north
city limits.
Student Councilmember Schwartz asked if this was the second worse railroad
crossing behind the Spring Valley/Inwood location in terms of priority. Student
Public Works Director Nava replied yes. She stated it was actually the third
because the railroad crossing at Spring Valley was split up into two projects.
Student Councilmember Schwartz asked if there were anymore crossing repairs
planned for this year. Student Public Works Director Nava replied no.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Mayor Pro Tern Williams,
seconded by Student Councilmember Robles, all voting "aye," adopted
Resolution No. 2002-037 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Dallas,
Garland and Northeastern Railroad Company for railroad crossing replacement at
Inwood Road at the north city limits.
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There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, seconded
by Councilmember Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-037
authorizing the execution of an agreement with Dallas, Garland and Northeastern
Railroad Company for railroad crossing replacement at Inwood Road at the north
city limits.
B.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2663 GRANTING A LICENSE
TO OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION TO UTILIZE CERTAIN PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTALLATION OF A
FIBER OPTIC TELECOMMUNICATION CABLE AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Mynard presented the following information.
Overhead Door Corporation has requested use of the City's right-of-way to
connect their corporate offices at 1900 Crown Drive and their satellite office at
1890 Ferrell Avenue. Overhead Door will be installing a four-inch conduit across
Ferrell Avenue in order to provide internal network and phone connectivity to
their two buildings. Under the licensing agreement, Overhead door will pay
$1,000 in fees annually to the City.
Staff recommends adopting Ordinance No. 2663 granting a license agreement to
Overhead Door Corporation for use of certain public rights-of-way.
Student Councilmember Schwartz asked how the $1000 annual fee was arrived at.
Student Assistant to the City Manager Moutaouakil replied that the $1000 fee is
the City's standard fee for crossing a street with fiber optic cable. Student
Councilmember Schwartz asked if every company using City easements has to
pay a fee. Student Assistant to the City Manager Moutaouakil replied yes.
Student Councilmember Schwartz asked if the same fee is for every company.
Student Assistant to the City Manager Moutaouakil replied yes.
Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Mynard asked why would an overhead door
company need fiber optic telecommunication cables. Duncan A. Simpson, in
house attorney for Overhead Door, explained that this is the corporate
headquarters for Overhead Door Corporation, which has approximately $1 billion
in sales every year, manufacturing and distribution. He stated the buildings where
they relocated were not sufficient to house the entire company, so they leased an
annex office across the street. He stated to have constant communication between
the corporate office and the annex the cable needs to be buried beneath the street
to connect the two offices.
Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Mynard asked Ms. Somereve to give a summary
of the proposal. Margaret Somereve, Assistant to the City Manager, stated the
license agreement that has been used by other companies in the City is an
agreement that puts in place the rules and regulations of what is required for this
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company to bore under a street. The City has a standard fee of 35 cents per linear
foot or $1000 across the street, plus insurance requirements.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Mynard, seconded by Student Mayor Ferguson, all voting "aye," adopted the
following captioned Ordinance No. 2663.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Bird,
seconded by Councilmember Moses, all voting "aye," adopted the following
captioned Ordinance No. 2663.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
GRANTING A LICENSE TO OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION TO
OCCUPY, MAINTAIN AND UTILIZE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FIBER-OPTIC TELECOMMUNICATION
CABLES; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THIS LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION TO BE PAID
TO THE CITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-033 AWARDING THE BID
FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTING INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
REMOVAL TO GROVES ELECTRICAL SERVICE, INC., AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Councilmember Schwartz presented the following information. The 2002
Holiday Lighting Program includes lighting trees and buildings at City Hall and
adjacent areas, the Historical Park, the Senior Center, Sable and Bee Street, and
Tompie Dyer Park. There is $82,500 available in the 2001-2002 Christmas
budget for the installation, maintenance, and removal of the holiday lighting. The
contract allows for renewal each year for up to three additional years upon
approval of both parties.
Invitations to bid on the Holiday Lighting Program were mailed to four
prospective vendors and advertised in the newspaper. Two bids were received.
The low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Groves Electrical Service,
Inc., in the amount of $80,660.94.
Based on the City's Budget Contingency Plan which provides that funding be
reduced for the Holiday Lighting installation, maintenance, and removal, there is
a companion item on this agenda recommending a change order in the lighting
contract. The change order proposes reductions in the contract based on staff
discussions with the Council during the April 1, 2002 Study Session meeting.
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The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends adopting
Resolution No. 2002-033 awarding the bid for the Holiday Lighting installation,
maintenance, and removal to Groves Electrical Service Inc., in the amount of
$80,660.94.
There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Schwartz,
seconded by Student Councilmember Poliman, all voting "aye," adopted
Resolution No. 2002-033 awarding the bid for the Holiday Lighting installation,
maintenance, and removal to Groves Electrical Service Inc., in the amount of
$80,660.94.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilmember Walden, seconded by
Councilmember Robbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-033
awarding the bid for the Holiday Lighting installation, maintenance, and removal
to Groves Electrical Service Inc., in the amount of $80,660.94.
D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-046 AUTHORIZING
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTING
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Student Councilmember Robles presented the following information. Mayor
Phelps presented the following information. The Holiday Lighting Program
began in 1991. It was originally budgeted through Hotel-Motel funds. The 2001-
2002 fiscal year marked the first year that the project was funded through the use
of General Funds. However, due to the economic downturn, the City initiated a
budget contingency plan. Based on that plan, the contract for Holiday Lighting
installation, maintenance, and removal needs to be reduced by $22,000. The
proposed resolution is for a change order to reduce the lighting contact that was
considered for award as a previous companion item on this agenda.
Prior to presenting the award of the bid for Holiday Lighting, staff discussed
reduction options with the City Council to meet this goal during the April 1, 2002
Study Session meeting. Seven areas were identified in Change Order No. 1 to be
deleted from the contract: (1) Tompie Dyer, located at I-35E and Valley View; (2)
the five Birch trees located near the pavilion on the east side of City Hall; (3) and
(4) the Grill House and the Well House, both located at the Historical Park; (5)
the eleven live oak trees and the electrical distribution, located in the grassy lawn
panels at the intersection of Pepperwood and William Dodson Parkway; (6) the
tree sculpture, located above the front entrance to the City Hall building; and (7)
the living Christmas tree, located at the south end of William Dodson Parkway on
the east side. Although the light strands for the trees at Tompie Dyer are
proposed to be deleted from the contract, board displays illuminated with
spotlights will be placed throughout this entranceway into the City.
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The total amount of Change Order No. 1 is a deduction of $17,028.05, making the
new contract total $63,632.89. An additional savings of approximately $1,000-
2,000 will be realized in electricity savings, and funding from the Light and
Display Replacement account will be used to meet the targeted reduction balance.
These sources should be sufficient unless unexpected replacements or repairs
become necessary.
Groves Electrical Services, Inc. concurs with the recommended changes.
The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends adopting
Resolution No. 2002-046 authorizing Change Order No. 1 to Holiday Lighting
installation, maintenance, and removal.
Student Councilmember Robles stated staff has made some good
recommendations and the Council knows not everyone will be pleased with some
of the decisions that will have to be made. He also asked if this Change Order
included the removal at the end of the season and what is the time frame for the
removal. Student Parks and Recreation Director Chavarro replied yes it does
include removal, and removal will start the first week of January and be
completed by the end of February.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Robles,
seconded by Student Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Williams, all voting "aye," adopted
Resolution No. 2002-046 authorizing Change Order No. 1 to Holiday Lighting
installation, maintenance, and removal.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilmember Moses, seconded
by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2002-
046 authorizing Change Order No. 1 to Holiday Lighting installation,
maintenance, and removal.
D.3 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD, PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION BOARD,
COMMUNITY WATCH COMMITTEE, AND THE SCHOOL-COMMUNITY
RELATIONS COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A motion by Councilmember Robbs, seconded by Councilmember Walden all
voting "aye," reappointed Lorraine Blair, Diane Graifemberg, Gloria Aguilar,
Carla McGee, and Ruby R. Neely to the Library Board, and reappointed Nancy
Hardie and Ruben Rendon to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and
reappointed Reggie Mayo, Robert Hernandez, David Merritt, Lloyd Yost, and Jim
Smith to the School-Community Relations Committee. Councilmember Walden
amended the motion to include appointing Tamara Cleghorn as Alternate Place 2
on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Robbs agreed to the
amendment. Council approved the amended motion unanimously.
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DA PRESENTATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION
REPORTS.
Councilmember Walden stated on April 27th the Texas Chamber Orchestra that is
a local group of musicians, will be performing a free concert at City Hall
Gussiefield Watterworth Park amphitheater. He stated it is a free concert
beginning at 6 p.m. weather permitting; rain location will be at R. L. Turner High
School. He stated this would be a nice community event.
Mayor Phelps stated on April 5th he attended the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition. On April 7th he attended the Christ United Methodist Church who were
honoring the Police and Fire Departments. On April 9th he and City Manager
Richard Escalante attended the Metroplex Mayors Meeting. On April 10th he
attended the Mayor's Scholarship Luncheon at Town North Bank. On April 11th
he met with the Republic of China delegation and also attended the State of the
City Address. On April 12th he attended a meeting at Brookhaven County Club to
present a $10,000 check to Vivian Field Medical Clinic. On April 13th he
attended the Community Watch, which was held at the Recreation Center Annex.
D.5 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
There were no travel requests or reports.
MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE 5:00 P.M. WORK SESSION.
MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:53 P.M. AND THEN CONCLUDED AT 6:05 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 DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.072.
Discuss sale or trade or leases of City owned property or acquisition of property
located in the area known as Old Farmers Branch and property at 2425 Valley
View Lane and take appropriate action.
Mayor Phelps stated staff was present to discuss this item with the City Council.
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F.1 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Phelps stated the City Council was updated on land acquisition and no
action was necessary.
F.2 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all
voting "aye", adjourned the meeting of April 15, 2002 at 9:07 p.m.
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