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1998-06-08 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 1998 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bob Phelps Mayor Pro Tern Charlie Bird Councilmembers Berry Grubbs Calla Davis Bills Moses James Robbs The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager Linda Groomer Assistant City Manager John F. 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 Planning Michael Spicer Building Official Jim Olk City Engineer Jerry Murawski Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Director of Finance Charles Cox Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett Fire Chief Kyle King Assistant Director of Public Works Steve Quick Assistant to the City Manager Margaret Somereve Assistant to the City Manager John Roach Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds Mayor Phelps called the City Council Meeting of June 8, 1998 to order at 7:40 P.M. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION. Reverend Elaine Bussey of Webbs Chapel United Methodist Church gave the invocation and Councilwoman Davis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Volume 78, page 1 A.2 RECOGNIZE MS. SENIOR TEXAS 1998. Mayor Phelps introduced and presented a plaque to Ms. Beth Weems Pirtle of Farmers Branch for winning Ms. Senior Texas 1998. A.3 PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. On May 20, 1998, the City of Farmers Branch Economic Development Division received the Community Service Award from the International Trade Association of Dallas/Fort Worth at the ITAD Annual Awards Gala. This award is given to the outstanding Community Service international program in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The city's program is summarized as follows: 1. Coordinates and contracts for exhibit space at CeBIT, the largest information and networking show in the world. Five Farmers Branch companies have participated in CeBIT in the last seven years. 2. Provide leads from U.S. Department of Commerce to Farmers Branch companies. 3. Serves as a clearinghouse of export assistance contacts and information for NAFTA to Farmers Branch companies. 4. Provides opportunities for Farmers Branch company participation in Canadian matchmaking seminars and trade shows. Mrs. Norma Nichols, Director of Economic Development, made a report on the International Trade Association Dallas/Fort Worth for outstanding Community Service Award Gala. She presented the Mayor and Council with the actual award. A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Phelps presented a five year employee service award to Oletha Baker of Equipment Services. Mayor Phelps presented a twenty-five year employee service award Larry Stover of Equipment Services. A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. There were no applications presented. A.6 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 Volume 78, page 2 APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.B. 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 Mayor Pro Tern Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," added items D.1, D.2, and D.3 to the Consent Agenda. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," approved the following items on the Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 18, 1998. B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-070 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DALLAS COUNTY FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM. B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-072 ACCEPTING A TWO AND ONE HALF FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT FOR STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION DEDICATED BY MR. AND MRS. DUKE. B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-071 ACCEPTING A TWO AND ONE HALF FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT FOR STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION DEDICATED BY MR. AND MRS. MULFORD. B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-078 ACCEPTING A STREET DEDICATION DEED FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DONATED TO THE CITY BY KOKO AND SARKIS KATANJIAN FOR THE HUTTON DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT. B.6 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2401 EXTENDING THE CURRENT SOUTHWESTERN BELL FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 2365. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2365 EXTENDING A FRANCHISE GRANTED TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY BY THE PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 1988 ON JUNE 1, 1992, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B.7 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2400 AMENDING THE CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE MORATORIUM PERTAINING TO STORAGE OR SALES WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS BY EXTENDING ITS PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS FROM JULY 7, 1998 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 1998. Volume 78, page 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMRS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE MORATORIUM IMPOSED WITH THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2377 PERTAINING TO ALL ZONING AMENDMENTS, SPECIFIC USE PERMITS SITE PLAN APPROVALS, AND BUIDLING PERMITS RELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE OR SALES WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO.98-079 APPROVING A PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH SPECIFIED PROPERTIES X, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. D.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-073 ALLOWING A TEMPORARY PRIVATE CIRCUS ON VACANT PROPERTY TO THE WEST OF THE OMNI HOTEL PROPERTY AT LUNA AND LBJ FREEWAY. D.2 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2396 AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH TO ALLOW LIMITED USE OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS DURING CONSTRUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING 1401.4 OF THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 2268; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-076 APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER RELATIVE TO THE CONTRACT WITH V.J. STRAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON SUNBECK CIRCLE AND MARSH LANE. Mayor Phelps read the Consent Agenda items to the home audience and home viewers. CA CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Richard Escalante presented an informative report on the status of various projects and activities in the City. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ASLAN RAFIZADEH TO AMEND AN EXISTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO REPAIR FACILITY TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING FACILITY AND INCLUSION OF A RETAIL CONVENIENCE STORE AT 2409 VALWOOD PARKWAY AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 70 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Volume 78, page 4 Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The subject property is a 0.4 acre parcel located at 2409 Valwood Parkway near the northeast corner of Valwood Parkway and Denton Drive. In 1993, a Specific Use Permit was approved for this property to allow "General Engine Repairs". The applicant is presently using the existing 1,100 square foot building for that purpose. Relative to the current request, the applicant is proposing the following improvements: the existing building will be expanded to more than 3,400 square feet in area; the entire building is to be clad with brick; auto repair bay doors now facing Valwood Parkway will be eliminated; the dumpster enclosure will be brick to match the building; mechanical equipment will be screened by a brick wall matching the building; and a brick monument sign will be installed along Valwood Parkway. Approximately 10 percent of the site will remain as landscaping. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends approval of the amendment to the existing Specific Use Permit and associated site plan with the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. May All repair activities shall take place exclusively within the building. Paint and body repair work is prohibited. Any vehicles kept on site during hours in which the facility is not open to the public shall be stored indoors. The sale of motor vehicles is prohibited. or Phelps opened the public hearing. A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," closed the public hearing. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," approved the following captioned Ordinance No. 2399 (including associated site plan) amending the Specific Use Permit and associated site plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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 "GENERAL ENGINE REPAIRS" ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2409 VALWOOD PARKWAY AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 33 ZONING DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Volume 78, page 5 C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DEBORAH MCMILLAN, ON BEHALF OF BODYWORKS BY DEE DEE, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AT 13717 OMEGA ROAD AND WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Ms. Deborah McMillan, a Registered Massage Therapist, has operated a massage establishment at 13717 Omega Road since February 1997. Through no fault of her own, Ms. McMillan has been operating without a Specific Use Permit which is required by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Ms. McMillan is now seeking to bring the operation into compliance. Ms. McMillan's practice, Bodyworks by Dee Dee, employs only State- licensed massage therapists that provide swedish therapeutic therapy and medical therapy to their clients. Bodyworks by Dee Dee primarily offers massage therapy by appointment but will accept walk-in clientele if a massage therapist is available. Article 4512K of the Texas Revised Civil Statute Annotated, specifically addresses the regulation of massage establishments and massage therapists. It sets forth definitions, establishes licensing procedures, limits use of the term "massage" for advertising purposes exclusively to licensed practitioners, and supersedes any local regulations related to the licensing or regulation of massage therapists. It does not affect zoning requirements for massage establishments. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the request for a specific use permit to allow a massage establishment at 13717 Omega Road be granted with the condition the massage establishment shall be located and specifically operated in accordance with the submitted site plan and that exterior signage be limited to that already in place. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bird, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," closed the public hearing. There being no discussion a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance Number 2398, requesting a specific use permit to allow a massage establishment at 13717 Omega Road be granted with the condition the massage establishment shall be located and specifically operated in accordance with the submitted site plan and that exterior signage be limited to that already in place. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETFORE AMENDED; SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED AT 13717 OMEGA ROAD AND Volume 78, page 6 WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF H. DRAKE LEDDY, ON BEHALF OF THE DOUBLETREE CLUB HOTEL, FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A SIX-STORY, 160 ROOM, HOTEL TO BE LOCATED AT 1 161 1 LUNA ROAD, WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 60 (PD-60) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The subject property is an undeveloped parcel, 5.0 acres in area, located on the west side of Luna Road, approximately 1,400 feet south of LBJ Freeway. The Colinas Crossing office tower is under construction on the adjoining property to the north. The proposed development is a six story Doubletree Club Hotel containing 160 rooms. The exterior finish of the building is to be comprised of white-gray, rust and blue-gray color cast stone masonry. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool and spa with shaded trellis, exercise room, cafe, lounge area, board room and conference rooms. Approximately 44 percent of the site area will be landscaped. PD-60 requires 20 percent landscaping. The proposed hotel development satisfies the criteria established for hotel and motel uses under Ordinance Number 2249. The Planning and Zoning Commission, recommends that the specific use permit be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the final location and time of installation of the public sidewalk along Luna Road be subject to Staff approval. 2. That the monument sign base materials and color match the building facade. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. Mr. Drake Leddy, San Antonio, Texas, developer of the hotel, stated he would be available to answer any questions the Council may have. A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bird, all voting "aye," closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Robbs, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance Number 2397 approving a Specific Use Permit for a hotel at 11611 Luna Road with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Volume 78, page 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERTOFORE AMENDED; SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A HOTEL WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 60 (PD- 60) ZONING DISTRICT ON THE WEST SIDE OF LUNA ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,400 FEET SOUTH OF LBJ FREEWAY (11611 LUNA ROAD), PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.5 CONSIDER REQUEST BY COLINAS CROSSING L.P. FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF DOUBLETREE CLUB HOTEL AT COLINAS CROSSING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Doubletree Club Hotel at Colinas Crossing is an approximately 12.7 acre tract of vacant land located on the west side of Luna Road 1,500 feet south of LBJ Freeway. The property is being platted to establish two lots. The north lot is the proposed site for the Doubletree Club Hotel and will be located on 5.004 acres. The south lot, 7.728 acres, will be developed in the future. Doubletree Club Hotel development is a proposed six-story hotel with 160 units and surface parking. A request for a Specific Use Permit and Site Plan for the Doubletree Club Hotel is another item on tonight's agenda. The plat for the Doubletree Club Hotel will dedicate fire lane, street, and utility easements. The plat is consistent with the City requirements for final plat approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends that the final plat for Doubletree Club Hotel at Colinas Crossing be approved. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," approved the final plat for Doubletree Club Hotel at Colinas Crossing. D.1 CONSENT. D.2 CONSENT. D.3 CONSENT. D.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 98-075 AWARDING BIDS FOR ANNUAL SUPPLY OF GAS, DIESEL AND LUBRICANT SUPPLIES Volume 78, page 8 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Bid requests for the annual supply of gasoline and diesel fuels and for lubricant supplies were sent to twenty-two vendors. Four vendors submitted bids that were opened on April 29, 1998. The bids received included two bids meeting specifications for gasoline and diesel, and three bids meeting specifications for lubricant supplies. Staff reviewed all bids submitted and determined that Reeder Distributors, Inc. of Ft. Worth submitted the lowest markup over average terminal price for diesel of $.016 per gallon, and the lowest markup over the average terminal price for mid-grade gasoline of $.012 per gallon. The total for delivery fees and taxes is $309,722.00. The lowest bid received for the annual supply of lubricants was submitted by Money Oil Company of Dallas for an estimated amount of $15,391.90. The total estimated annual cost for all products including fees and taxes is $325,113.90. This total is subject to change based on daily market fluctuations; however, the lowest bid markup will remain constant during the term of the contract. The current operating department budgets include $444,300.00 for the purchase of gasoline, diesel and lubricant supplies. The Director of Equipment Services recommends adopting Resolution No. 98-075 awarding the bid for the annual supply of gasoline and diesel to Reeder Distributors, Inc. of Ft. Worth for the estimated amount of $309,722.00, and the bid for the annual supply of lubricants to Money Oil Company of Dallas for an estimated amount of $15,391.00. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, seconded by Councilman Grubbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 98-075 awarding the bid for the annual supply of gasoline and diesel. D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 98-059 AWARDING THE BID FOR FURNITURE PURCHASES FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Thirty-seven bids were received in two separate bid offerings for 14 categories of furniture for the new Farmers Branch Justice Center. Bids meeting specifications were received in all categories, with the exception of the sound system for the municipal courtroom and heavy-duty intensive-use communications chairs for the dispatch area. The sound system is currently being rebid, with a bid opening date set for June 29, 1998. Because the total for the communications chairs is less than the $15,000 threshold requirement for bidding, rather than rebid, quotes were obtained on the communications chairs and purchase is recommended from Concept Seating in the amount of $5,250.00. Volume 78, page 9 The low bidders meeting specifications are: McKinney Office Supply, $58,835.00; Hall Manufacturing, $6,670.00; Wells Furniture for Business, $89,621.46; Intelligent Interiors, $12,715.00; Contracta, $19,972.57; BKM, $5,185.14; Fulbright and Company, $6,778.00; and Royer and Schutts, $15,337.24. The total of these bids is $215,114.41. Including the purchase of the communications chairs from Concept Seating in the amount of $5,250.00, the total is $220,364.41. There is $239,316.00 in the mid-year capital improvement project budget for the Justice Center for furniture, leaving a balance of $18,951.59 to be used for the purchase of the courtroom sound system. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 98-059 awarding the bids for furniture for the Farmers Branch Justice Center to McKinney Office Supply, Hall Manufacturing, Wells Furniture of Business, Intelligent Interiors, Contracta, BKM, Fulbright and Company, Royer and Schutts, and Concept Seating for a total amount of $220,364.41. Councilwoman Davis asked about the furniture shown in the photograph. She asked if the desk and credenza would be in the lobby. Mrs. Linda Groomer, assistant city manager, stated the credenza shown in the photograph with the desk will not be purchased. She stated the desk will have a large black granite top which will be used in the reception area. Mrs. Groomer explained there had been discussion on a custom made built-in desk but the item had been cut during value engineering, saving $20,000. She stated the bid price for this item is $6,600. Mr. Escalante stated there were no photographs of all the different types of furniture but staff wanted to give Council a feel for what furniture was included in the bid. There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bird, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 98-059 awarding the bids for furniture for the Farmers Branch Justice Center. D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mr. Escalante stated Charles Cox, John Burke, and he attended the 4th Annual Conference for Governance and Change in Colorado Springs, Colorado and gave a presentation on the Dividend Plan. He stated the conference was sponsored by the Innovation Group which the City is a member. He explained this was the first time city staff attended the conference. Mr. Escalante stated the conference was different from other conferences he has attended. He stated participants attending were Volume 78, page 10 looking for innovative, new ideas, whether they were in the area of human resources, team building or in applications of high tech equipment or programs such as the Farmers Branch presentation on the Dividend Program. Mr. Escalante stated the conference expected an attendance of 400 but 650 were in attendance. He stated next year's conference will be held in May and he would suggest the Council consider attending. He stated there were mayors, councilmembers, city managers, assistant city managers, and department heads in attendance. He stated the conference covered a broad range of subjects and he feels it would be well worth attending. He stated he would be talking to Council next year during registration. Mr. Escalante also stated there were several officials from Plano and reiterated it was an excellent conference and hopes to attend in the future. D.7 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mr. Jim Davis, 2548 Hearthstone Drive, stated he feels the quality of customer service, quality of equipment and services offered to community access producers is lacking. He stated although he has addressed these concerns with TCI officials, they have been unresponsive and condescending. Mr. Davis stated he has seen no changes and reminded the Council that the franchise requires TCI to meet these demands. He asked the Council to contact TCI about his concerns. MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE 4:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION. MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:25 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:35 P.M. FOR THE GENERAL SESSION. 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 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. 3. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF A CRIMEWATCH DIRECTOR. Mayor Phelps and members of the City Council discussed personnel Volume 78, page 11 0 matters. E.1 b DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE - SECTION 551.072 1. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13400 MIDWAY ROAD (CITY VS. ROBYN T. CONLON). 2. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION IN AN AREA BOUNDED BY TOM FIELD, EPPS FIELD AND DANNY LANE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps and members of the City Council discussed possible land acquisition. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps stated the appointments to the Charter Review Committee would be postponed until the June 22, 1998 City Council meeting. J Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on personnel matters. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye", moved Clyde James from the Library Board to Alternate Place 2 on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building Code Board of Appeals for a term to expire on December 1, 1998. Mayor Phelps stated the City Council discussed the Crimewatch Director position and that no action was necessary at this time. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on land acquisition. A motion by Councilman Grubbs, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Bird, all voting "aye", approved the deposit of $53,000 into the Dallas County Court registry to acquire the property addressed as 13400 Midway Road. u Mayor Phelps stated the City Council was updated on possible land acquisition in an area bounded by Tom Field, Epps Field and Danny Lane. No action is necessary. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. Volume 78, page 12 A motion by Councilman Robbs, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," adjourned the City Council meeting of June 8, 1998, at 8:40 p.m. J Mayor City Secretary 1 Volume 78, page 13