2013-01-08 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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 4:00 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
Director of Finance
Harold Froehlich
Fire Chief
Jeff Fuller
The following members of Administration were present:
City Manager
Gary D. Greer
City Attorney
Kevin Laughlin
City Secretary
Angela Kelly
Assistant to the City Manager
Rachael Johnson
Director of Finance
Charles Cox
Fire Chief
Steve Parker
Police Chief
Sid Fuller
Communications Director
Tom Bryson
Director of Economic Development & Tourism
John Land
Business Development Specialist
Allison Cook
Parks & Recreation Director
Jeff Harting
Director of Planning & Zoning
Andy Gillies
Community Services Director
Jim Olk
Director of Information Services
Mark Samuels
Director of Equipment Services
Kevin Muenchow
Interim Public Works Director
Randy Walhood
Landfill Administrator
Shane Davis
Senior Planner
Alexis Jackson
Administrative Assistant
LaJeana Thomas
And with a quorum present, the following items were addressed:
STUDY SESSION
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A.1 Discuss regular city council meeting agenda items.
C.3 - Mayor Pro Tern Koch asked how much was budgeted for the project. Randy
Walhood, Interim Public Works Director reported there was $380,000 budgeted.
A.2 Receive a presentation on the Brookhaven Country Club Economic Impact Study.
Allison Cook, Business Development Specialist presented the amenities offered at
Brookhaven Country Club (Club). She reported the Club creates significant economic
value within Farmers Branch, as follows:
Local Impact Generated in 2011 was $77,741,154
Direct Economic Impact to the City was $403,030
Tournaments & Outing Revenues totaled $500,000
On Course Real Estate Value Add totaled $61,047,154
Additional Ad Valorem Tax Revenue Generated Annually for the City was $323,244
Councilmember Froehlich asked how much time and money is spent by the City to
support and market the Club. The City Manager reported none.
A.3 Discuss Proposed 2013 Legislative Platform.
Charles Cox, Finance Director stated the platform was developed based on three (3) key
legislative principles, which utilized information from the Texas Municipal League and
the City's Legislative Consultant Mr. Fred Hill. The principles are:
• Maintain municipal authority regarding local government revenue sources
• Maintain municipal authority over municipal land use issues
• Maintain municipal authority in determining how best to operate a city (local
control)
A.4 Discuss Long -Range Capital Improvement Projects & Financing.
Charles Cox, Finance Director reported this presentation was requested by City Council
in October, 2012. Councilmember Robinson asked if there is truly a drainage problem in
Farmers Branch and asked for clarification regarding the storm water district. Mr. Cox
reported most cities in North Texas charge a storm water drainage fee except Farmers
Branch. Long Range Goals included:
• Long Range Goals for the Fire Department — purchase of land for Fire Station #2,
a training facility and an emergency operation center
• Long Range Goals for the Parks & Recreation Department - Historical Park
Visitor Information Center, lighting replacement at ball fields, park projects
(restrooms, shade and pavilion improvements), aquatic facility (to be discussed as
a bond or certificate of obligation item) and a four (4) soccer field complex
• Long Range Goals for the Library - a new library facility on its current site
• Long Range Goals for the Service Center - a new service center and a warehouse
each at a different location
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• Long Range Goals for Economic Development - multi - family redevelopment and
a public art project
All Long Range Capital Improvement Projects will be discussed further at the upcoming
City Council Retreat on Friday, January 25tH
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).
Councilmember Fuller questioned if anyone had noticed that Hill Tire on I35 at Valwood
had closed for business.
The Study Session Meeting concluded at 5:40 p.m. and City Council took a short recess,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m.
F.1 Discuss pending and contemplated litigation - Texas Government Code Section
551.071.
Contemplated litigation relating to the operation of the Camelot Landfill and the
City's application to amend Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Permit
No. MSW- 1312A.
The City Council concluded Executive Session at 6:04 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Glancy at 6:07 p.m.
B.1 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Scott gave the Invocation and Councilmember Fuller led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B.2 Presentation of Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada and Presentation of the Gold
Leadership Circle Award for Financial Transparency by the Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts.
Councilman Fuller stated he has worked with Charles Cox for many years and has
nothing but respect him and congratulated Mr. Cox on his award.
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B.3 Consider Board and Commission appointments and take appropriate action.
Motion by Councilmember Froehlich appointing Lib Grimmett to the Library Board;
motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koch. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Robinson appointing Brenda Brodrick to the Family Advisory
Board; motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by Councilmember Froehlich appointing Eileen Houston (currently an alternate)
to the Zoning Board of Adjustment /Building Code Board of Appeals; motion seconded by
Councilmember Robinson. Motion passed unanimously.
B.4 Report on Study Session items.
Mayor Pro Tem Koch stated that Brookhaven Country Club provides 290 jobs and
increased tax value on homes surrounding the golf course. Mayor Pro Tem Koch gave a
report on the current legislative platform and that the long range CIP goals will be
discussed at the January, 25th City Council Retreat.
B.5 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.
Gary Greer gave the following report to the community:
Successful Tour of Lights
Early Spring Gardening Classes
Landscaping with Roses Classes
Daddy Daughter Dance
Congratulations to Staff:
• Charles Cox for appointment to Financial Accounting Foundation Board of
Directors
• Texas Animal Control Association State Conference
Miguel Gauna received Animal Control Officer of the Year award
Monavee Schooler Caldwell received Volunteer of the Year award
Ethel Strother installed as Association President
CONSENT AGENDA
C.1 Consider approval of the City Council meeting minutes of December 18, 2012 and
take appropriate action.
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C.2 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3211 abandoning Bee Street and Sable Street
rights of way within the boundaries of Mustang Crossing and take appropriate
action.
C.3 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2013 -002 awarding the bid for the Belt/Marsh
Pump Station Suction Line and Concrete Reservoir Repair and take appropriate
action.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Koch to approve Consent Agenda Items C.1 through C.3;
motion seconded by Councilmember Froehlich. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC SESSION
D.1 Public Hearing: Consider request to approve a final plat of Mustang Crossing At
The Station, Lots 1 -29 and 30X, and take appropriate action.
Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing. Andy Gillies, Planning & Zoning Director
stated construction will begin as soon as closing takes place next week. Construction will
start with a model, which will be built on Lot 18, with construction on the remaining 30
lots to begin in early spring. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Glancy closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott to approve a final plat of Mustang Crossing At
The Station for Lots 1 -29 and 30X; motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Koch. Motion
passed unanimously.
No items.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
THE COUNCIL RECONVENES INTO OPEN SESSION.
G.1 Consider necessary action on items discussed in the Executive Session.
No action was taken on Executive Session items(s).
G.2 Adjournment.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Koch to adjourn; motion seconded by Councilmember Fuller.
Motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Angela ,fly, City Secretary
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