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1992-12-07 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1992 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers: The following member of the City Council was absent: Councilman: I I n The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Communication Director Economic Development Director Director of Community Services Director of Planning City Engineer Acting Director of Finance Director of Parks & Recreation Police Chief Director of Public Works Director of Personnel City Management Assistant Traffic Engineer Recording Secretary Dave Blair Bob Phelps Jeff Binford Calla Davis Ron Pyle Bill Moses Richard L. Escalante Steve Carpenter John Burke John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish Donna Huerta Norma Nichols Tom Scales Michael Spicer Jerry Murawski Debbie Champion Jeff Fuller Jimmy Fawcett Mark Pavageaux Judy Conley David Reedy Dave Davis Cindee Peters Vol. 63, Page 63 Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of December 7, 1992 to order at 7:30 P.M.. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Blair stated we are entering the Christmas Season and parties are held at this time of year to celebrate. Mayor Blair asked anyone who attends a party to not drink if they would be driving a vehicle. A.2 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $500.00 FROM THE CARROLLTON HUMANE SOCIETY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The Carrollton Humane Society has requested to appear before the Council to donate five hundred dollars ($500.00) towards the purchase of new cat cages. The donation will help pay for twelve new, stainless steel cages which will give cats more room and comfort than the smaller cages presently in use. This money will be combined with $2,900.00 approved by the City Council in the 1992- 93 budget to purchase larger cages. The City Staff recommends accepting the donation of $500.00 from the Carrollton Humane Society. Ms. Susan Mannhaupt stated she is President of the Carrollton Humane Society. Ms. Mannhaupt explained their organization had toured the Farmers Branch Animal Shelter and suggested several changes that would help the animals. Ms. Mannhaupt stated one suggestion was to provide litter boxes in the cat cages. Ms. Mannhaupt stated the Animal Control had provided these litter boxes. Ms. Mannhaupt stated after the litter boxes were inserted in the cages, the cages were then reduced in size. Ms. Mannhaupt stated they would like to donate this money for the purchase of larger cat cages. Ms. Mannhaupt also asked the Farmers Branch City Council to consider updating the Animal Shelter. Mayor Blair thanked the Carrollton Humane Society for caring about the welfare of the animals in shelters. Mayor Blair stated some updating had been started at the animal shelter. Vol. 63, Page 64 A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, all voting "aye", accepted the donation from the Carrollton Humane Society. A.3 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Cary Walker of the Public Works Department. Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Steve Lamb of the Public Works Department. A.4 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. No one presented an application. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.3. Mayor Blair stated that 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 Tem Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", added items D.1, D.2 and D.4 and noted the minutes will be amended as shown in the Study Session. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. B. I APPROVED THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1992 AS AMENDED. B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-168 ACCEPTING A FIVE FOOT AERIAL EASEMENT FOR STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION DEDICATED BY MRS. LAURA RODGERS AT 3229 MYRA LANE. B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-170 AWARDING A BID TO BARBER COLEMAN COMPANY FOR INSPECTION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,508. Vol. 63, Page 65 D.1 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2010 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1210 EXTENDING A SCHOOL ZONE ON TOM FIELD ROAD. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1210 SECTION 3; BY DESIGNATING SCHOOL SPEED ZONE LIMITS ON TOM FIELD ROAD; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. D.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-172 REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR TWO 1993 ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF TRUCKS AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RE- ADVERTISE AND RE-BID THE TRUCKS. DA ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-173 APPROVING THE 1992-93 OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGET OF THE NORTH DALLAS COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report on the happenings and status of projects in the departments of the City. D.1 CONSENT D.2 CONSENT D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 92-171 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED EARTH SCIENCES, INC. FOR SUBSURFACE REMEDIATION AT THE SENLAC SERVICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. A subsurface remediation plan was prepared by Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. to reduce groundwater and soil contamination associated with leaking underground fuel storage tanks at the Senlac Service Center. The remediation plan was submitted to the Texas Water Commission; which has approved the remediation plan. Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. has submitted a proposal for implementing subsurface remediation, based on time and materials. The one-time cost for remediation system construction and installation shall not exceed $107,000. Operation and maintenance costs for one year shall not exceed $40,000. The total first year project cost under this Vol. 63, Page 66 agreement shall not exceed $147,000. Funds are available in the 1992/93 Non-Bond Capital Improvement Program budget for Senlac Service Center subsurface remediation. Remediation expenses are eligible for reimbursement through the Texas Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation Fund. City staff recommends adopting Resolution 92-171 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. for subsurface remediation at the Senlac Service Center. Mayor Blair explained the City has been reimbursed for approximately $85,000 in subsurface remediation projects already completed. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye adopted Resolution 92-171 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Applied Earth Sciences, Inc. for subsurface remediation at the Senlac Service Center. DA CONSENT D.5 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Councilman Pyle stated he attended the National League of Cities Conference in New Orleans. Councilman Pyle stated the conference was very informative. Councilman Pyle stated the conference covered several interesting topics. Councilman Pyle stated he attended sessions on contracts for a city manager, and municipal liability. City Manager Richard Escalante stated he also attended the National League of Cities Conference. Mr. Escalante stated he had an opportunity to hear the latest in housing programs, youth programs and economic development. Mayor Blair stated members of the City Council who attended tried to divide their time so all sessions could be heard. Mayor Blair stated this was very effective and most sessions were attended. Councilman Binford explained this was a good opportunity for a sounding board in Washington. Councilman Binford stated he had the experience of seeing other cities with the same problems as Farmers Branch. Mayor Blair stated that Councilwoman Davis is a member of the Environmental Energy Subcommittee which also met during this conference. Mayor Blair stated this subcommittee met to develop policies they will bring to the Legislature. Mayor Blair explained he was a member of the Transportation and Communication Policy Subcommittee which involves roadway building and cable issues. Mayor Blair stated he Vol. 63, Page 67 also attended a Community Reinvestment session which was extremely good. D.6 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. No one came forward. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION. THE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS BEGAN AT 6:40 P.M. WITH THE COUNCIL RECONVENING INTO OPEN GENERAL SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE STUDY SESSION. THE ACTION ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS RECESSED UNTIL THE 7:30 P.M. MEETING. ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEM AS PERSONNEL MATTERS MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. E. la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g) 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS. 2. DISCUSS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER. Discussion was held in the Study Session relating to the appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals. Discussion was held relating to the performance evaluation and compensation for the City Manager. Mayor Blair called for action on the items discussed in the Executive Session. E.2 ACTION ON PESONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS TAKEN. Mayor Blair announced that the appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Building Code Board of Appeals would be considered at a later date. Councilman Pyle made a motion that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a three year contract with City Manager Richard Escalante as recommended by the Council Committee. Councilwoman Davis seconded the motion and all voted "aye". F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Mayor Pro Tem. Phelps, all voting "aye", Vol. 63, Page 68 adjourned the City Council meeting of December 7, 1992, at 8:04 P.M. Mayor City Secretary 1 Vol. 63, Page 69