2012-12-18 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Study Session 4:00 P.M. Study Session Room
Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
Study Session was called to order by Mayor Glancy at 4:02 p.m. with the following members of
the City Council present:
Mayor
William P. Glancy
Mayor Pro Tern
David Koch
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Tim Scott
Councilmembers
Ben Robinson
Police Chief
Harold Froehlich
Communications Director
Jeff Fuller
The following members of Administration were present:
City Manager
Gary D. Greer
City Attorney
Pete Smith
City Secretary
Angela Kelly
Fire Chief
Steve Parker
Police Chief
Sid Fuller
Communications Director
Tom Bryson
Parks Superintendent
Charles Cancellare
Special Projects Manager
Meredith Dowdy
Director of Economic Development & Tourism
John Land
Business Development Specialist
Allison Cook
Director of Planning & Zoning
Andy Gillies
Building Official
Jim Olk
Director of Information Services
Mark Samuels
Director of Equipment Services
Kevin Muenchow
Interim Public Works Director
Randy Walhood
And with a quorum present, the following items were addressed:
STUDY SESSION
A.1 Discuss regular city council meeting agenda items.
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D.1 — Councilmember Robinson asked how the property would be used once the replat is
complete. Andy Gillies, Planning & Zoning Director stated the property owner wished to
build a large detached garage.
C.2 — Mayor Glancy asked how much was budgeted for the project. Randy Walhood,
Interim Public Works Superintendent reported $60,000.
A.2 Discuss guidelines for Economic Development Incentives pursuant to the Residential
Demolition/Rebuild Program.
Allison Cook, Business Development Specialist explained the current program criteria
and reviewed previously approved projects. Councilmembers discussed the program's
effectiveness and the need to educate builders about the program.
A.3 Update and discuss previously approved facade grant for 12879 Josey Lane.
John Land, Director of Economic Development & Tourism reported two (2) grants were
approved for each shopping center located at 12895 Josey Lane and 12879 Josey Lane.
At the time of approval, stone columns were going to be included in the shopping center
located at 12895 Josey Lane, but were not going to be added to the shopping center
located at 12879 Josey Lane. Council requested the property owner consider
incorporating them at both centers. After further discussion of various options, the
property owner will add stone elements to 12879 Josey Lane.
A.4 Present recommended entertainment for Liberty Fest 2013.
Meredith Dowdy, Special Projects Manager reported a talent booking representative had
been hired to assist with securing entertainment for Liberty Fest 2013. Ms. Dowdy
presented various artists for consideration.
A.5 Discussion of items to be placed on a future city council meeting agenda (discussion
is limited to determination of whether to place an item on a future city council
meeting agenda).
The following items were discussed:
• An update on emergency procedures for CFBISD
• A report on methods used by the City of Addison regarding bond packages
• Recognition of Buford Watson & his wife for their work at the Senior Center
• Presentation of a bronze statue in honor of Lorraine Blair
The Study Session Meeting concluded at 5:37 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Glancy at 6:03 p.m.
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B.1 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Scott gave the Invocation and Councilmember Robinson led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B.2 Consider Board and Commission appointments and take appropriate action.
Motion by Councilmember Fuller to reappoint the following to the Parks and Recreation
Board:
Jimmy Thompson Joan Abbey
Margaret Young Jan Woodridge
Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koch; motion passed with all ayes.
B.3 Report on Study Session items.
Mayor Pro Tern Koch reported on the following items:
• Discussed the Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program guidelines, its
effectiveness, and the need to attract & educate builders about the program.
• The 2013 Liberty Fest event will feature a country & western artist. Various
artists are being considered.
• Two (2) facade grants were previously approved for each shopping center located
at 12895 Josey Lane and 12879 Josey Lane. An update was provided regarding
stone elements that will be incorporated at 12879 Josey Lane.
B.4 Report on items of Community Interest. Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas
Government Code the City Council may report on the following items: 1.)
expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences, 2.) information about holiday
schedules, 3.) recognition of individuals, 4.) reminders about upcoming city events,
5.) information about community events and 6.) announcements involving an
imminent threat to public health and safety.
Mayor Glancy reported the donation of a bronze statue in honor of Lorraine Blair will be
formally presented at a future City Council meeting. The statue will be placed at Manske
Library.
Mr. Greer gave the City Manager's Report.
CONSENT AGENDA
C.1 Consider approval of the City Council meeting minutes of December 4, 2012 and
take appropriate action.
C.2 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2012 -084 awarding a unit price contract with
Brandon Industries, Inc. for installation of decorative signs and poles throughout
the City and take appropriate action.
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C.3 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2012 -092 authorizing the City Manager to
approve the purchase of four (4) replacement police patrol vehicles for the Police
Department in the total amount of $107,842 from Reliable Chevrolet through the
State of Texas Purchasing Cooperative and repeal resolution No. 2012 -088,
providing an effective date, and take appropriate action.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Koch to approve Consent Agenda Items C.1 through C.3 as
presented; motion seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Motion passed with all ayes.
PUBLIC SESSION
DA Public Hearing: Consider request to approve the final plat of Dean Addition, Lots 1
and 2, Block A and take appropriate action.
Andy Gillies, Planning & Zoning Director reported the owner of the properties located at
2528 Richland Avenue and 13525 Goodwater Street is requesting approval to consolidate
the two (2) lots. Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to
speak he closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Robinson to approve the final plat of Dean Addition, Lots 1
and 2, Block A. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koch; motion passed with all ayes.
No items.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
F.1 Discuss real property transactions - Texas Government Code Section 551.072.
Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in the following area:
for the area generally bounded by the Dallas North Tollway, Valwood Parkway and
Belt Line Road, I -635 and President George Bush Tollway.
This item was not discussed; the City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES INTO OPEN SESSION.
G.1 Consider necessary action on items discussed in the Executive Session.
No Executive Session Item(s) was discussed; the City Council did not convene into
Executive Session.
G.2 Adjournment.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott to adjourn; motion seconded by Councilmember
Fuller. Motion passed with all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
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Angela Kelly' City Secretary
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