1993-04-05 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY HALL
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Dave Blair
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Phelps
Councilmembers Calla Davis
Ron Pyle
Bill Moses
The following member of the City Council was absent:
Jeff Binford
The following members of the City Administration were present:
City Manager
Richard L. Escalante
Assistant City Manager
Steve Carpenter
Assistant City Manager
John Burke
City Attorney
John Boyle
City Secretary
Ruth Ann Parish
Communication Director
Donna Huerta
Economic Development Director
Norma Nichols
Director of Community Services
Tom Scales
City Engineer
Jerry Murawski
Director of Finance
Charles Cox
Director of Parks & Recreation
Jeff Fuller
Director of Public Works
Mark Pavageaux
City Management Assistant
David Reedy
Traffic Engineer
Dave Davis
Recording Secretary
Cindee Peters
Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of April 5, 1993 to order at 7:30 P.M..
The meeting was televised.
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A.1 INVOCATION.
Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Blair announced that at the request of Julius Hardie he would declare this
particular time as "Nancy Hardie Minute".
A.2 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
No one presented an application.
A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF SECOND QUARTER DONATIONS TO THE
HISTORICAL PARK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The Historical
Preservation and Restoration Board has approved several donations to be added to the
inventory.
The Historical Preservation and Restoration Board and the Director of the Parks and
Recreation Department recommend acceptance of the second quarter donations for the
Historical Park.
Mrs. Laverne Gilbert, Vice-Chairperson of the Historical Preservation and Restoration
Board presented the following list of donated items for Council approval:
A Victorian oak table, from Mr. & Mrs. Morris Dolby, Carrollton.
A 1920's wood trimmed slate, from Mr. & Mrs. George Grimmer Jr., Austin.
A 1920's wooden yoke and gourd water dipper, from Mrs. Mildred Alford,
Dallas.
Two 1930's hand mirrors, from Joyce Griese', Farmers Branch.
The 1898 freight registry for the American Express Company from the Farmers
Branch Depot, from Mr. Fred Marsh Jr., Farmers Branch.
An anvil, trace chains for a harness, and a wooden paddle, from Mr. J.E. Parks,
Tryon, North Carolina.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye",
accepted the second quarter donations for the Historical Park.
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A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
Mayor Blair presented a twenty year employee service award to Tom McDougald of the
Community Services Department.
Mayor Blair presented a fifteen year employee service award to Jay Hughes of the
Community Services Department.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to John Frame of the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Benny Wolf of the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Rose Haynes of the
Library.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B. 8.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps made a motion to remove item B.4 from the consent agenda,
placed it as item C. la, and, added items CA, D.2, D.3, and D.6 to the consent agenda,
a second by Councilman Moses, all voted "aye".
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
approved the Consent Agenda as amended.
B.1 APPROVED THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 15, 1993.
B.2 APPROVED RESOLUTION NUMBER 93-048 AUTHORIZING A GARAGE
SALE AS A CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC USE TO BE CONDUCTED BY
NOTRE DAME ASSEMBLY NO. 2144 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ON APRIL
24, 1993 WITH A RAIN DATE OF MAY 1, 1993 ON THE PARKING LOT OF
MACFRUGALS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY
VIEW AND JOSEY LANE.
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B.3 AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
METROCREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FUNDING AS PROVIDED
IN THE 1992-93 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00.
B.5 APPROVED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2033
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024 ORDERING ELECTION OF CITY
OFFICERS ON MAY 1, 1993.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024 OF THE CITY, WHICH
ORDERED A GENERAL ELECTION FOR CITY OFFICIALS FOR
MAY 1, 1993, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THE ELECTION
SHALL BE CONDUCTED JOINTLY WITH THE GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES NAMED IN THE ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH THE ELECTION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY
OF DALLAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-052 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH DENISE ARTLEY, AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,125.00.
B.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-051 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH OWEN GARRITSON, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$6,250.00.
B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-055 AWARDING THE BID FOR
REPLACING CREPE MYRTLES AND LIVE OAK TREES ON VALLEY
VIEW LANE TO D.A.D.'S LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,050.00.
CA ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2035 FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF
EASEMENTS WITHIN THE FINAL PLAT PACE ADDITION AS RECORDED
IN VOLUME 92085, PAGE 2412.
D.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-050 OF THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH DESIGNATING THE JOSEY LANE RETAIL CORRIDOR AS A
SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
D.3 APPROVED A FILL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
ON FARMERS BRANCH CREEK LOCATED WITHIN THE BROOKHAVEN
ESTATE NO. 15 SUBDIVISION.
D.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 93-057 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LETTER AGREEMENT WITH RAUSCHER
PIERCE REFSNES FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RELATED TO
ADVANCE REFUNDING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS.
City Manager Richard Escalante gave an informative report on the happenings and status
of various projects in the departments of the city.
C.la (B.4) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-056 AUTHORIZING
ADDITIONAL AUDITING FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,105 TO ARTHUR
ANDERSEN AND COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Resolution No. 92-096
authorized the City Manager to engage Arthur Andersen and Company to conduct audit
services through fiscal year 1996. This resolution provided for an audit services fee of
$21,500 and hourly rates to be charged if an increase in the scope of services occurred.
According to Arthur Andersen, the resignation of the Finance Director expanded the
scope of services.
An additional fee of $6,105 has been requested. Arthur Andersen has previously advised
the City of this increase and has noted that their actual expense overrun exceeded $6,105.
Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-056 authorizing additional auditing fees
to Arthur Andersen and Company in the amount of $6,105.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated he would like to see a break down of these charges.
Mayor Blair asked if Mayor Pro Tem Phelps would like to table this item.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
tabled this item until a break down of charges is submitted to City Council from Arthur
Andersen.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF FOULDS, INC., FOR
APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT-INTERIM USE FOR A NON DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANT WITH OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW AT 2825 VALLEY VIEW LANE
AND WITHIN A LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Carl Foulds would like
to operate a temporary sno cone stand on the parking lot of 2825 Valley View Lane,
approximately 70 feet east of the Cox Video Superstore, in "The Corners" shopping
center at the northwest corner of Valley View Lane and Josey Lane. Dr. Foulds has
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applied for a Specific Use Permit-Interim Use which would allow the sno cone stand to
operate from May 1, 1993 through September 30, 1993.
The Building Code Board of Appeals has granted a variance to allow the proposed
portable building at this location through September 30, 1993.
Dr. Foulds operated a temporary sno cone stand at this same location from April through
September during 1991 and 1992.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 6 to 1 vote, recommends the Specific Use
Permit-Interim Use to allow a temporary sno cone stand be approved with the condition
that the portable building and all appurtenances be removed from the property within 7
days subsequent to the expiration of the Specific Use Permit.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
Dr. Foulds came forward and stated the sno cone stand would be the same building as
used in previous years. Dr. Foulds stated he has checked with Cox Video and they have
no objection to his business locating in the shopping center. Dr. Foulds stated he hires
local people and his business does generate sales tax for Farmers Branch. Dr. Foulds
stated he has not received any customer complaints and the building would be removed
at the end of the season.
A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Pyle stated Dr. Foulds was encouraged to look for a more permanent
location after being approved last year. Councilman Pyle asked Dr. Foulds why he still
had this type building.
Dr. Foulds stated that no one had a site they wanted to sell him. Dr. Foulds stated the
expense was also a problem and he had not located a site with good visibility.
Councilman Pyle asked Dr. Foulds if he had considered an existing lease space in the
same shopping center.
Dr. Foulds stated the owners wanted a twelve month lease and the rent would be quite
expensive. Dr. Foulds also explained this type business does not do as well when located
in a lease space versus a free standing building.
Councilman Pyle stated he felt this operation was an eyesore for five months of the year.
Councilman Pyle stated he has been opposed to this operation from the beginning.
Councilman Pyle made a motion to deny the request. The motion died for lack of a
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second.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis; a second by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, approved the
following captioned Ordinance No. 2034: The motion carried 3 to 1, with
Councilmembers Davis, Phelps, and Moses voting "aye", and Councilman Pyle voting
"nay" .
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-INTERIM USE (BEGINNING ON
MAY 1, 1993 AND EXPIRING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1993) TO ALLOW THE
OPERATION OF A "SNO CONE STAND WITHIN A LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-
2) ZONING DISTRICT AT 2825 VALLEY VIEW LANE; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST BY THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS FOR APPROVAL OF THE ALMA ADDITION, A
REPLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK A, SUNBECK CIRCLE ADDITION AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair stated that this item was continued from the City Council meeting of March
15, 1993.
The subject property is a 2.0 acre tract located on the southern portion of Sunbeck Circle
approximately 250 feet east of Josey Lane. The property is zoned One-Family Residence
District-2 (R-2) and is the site of an existing church. The property owner wants to replat
the property to move the building setback line from 50 feet to 30 feet and dedicate a
utility easement. Five of the lots within the subdivision have previously been replatted
with building setbacks of 30 feet.
State law requires that a public hearing be held prior to action being taken on any replat
within a residentially zoned subdivision. Notices of a public hearing to consider
replatting were mailed to seventeen (17) property owners within the subdivision.
Two (2) property owners responded. One, owning two lots is in favor of the replat and
one is opposed because the subdivision was originally platted for residential use only.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the replat be
approved.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
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Mr. Don Vanderver, architect for the applicant, stated he would answer any questions
from the City Council.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye", closed the public hearing.
Mayor Blair asked if the City or the utility companies had required the utility easement.
Mr. Vanderver stated they were dedicating the utility easement in anticipation of an
addition to the building. Mr. Vanderver stated the building was built in 1973 and the
utility easement was never dedicated. Mr. Vanderver stated TU Electric required the
utility easement at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps asked if there was currently a church on the property.
Mr. Vanderver stated there is a church on the property and they would be adding an
addition in the near future.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps asked if the addition to the church would be coming before the
City Council.
Mr. Vanderver stated the church would not be required to go before City Council again,
only to the Building Inspection Department for a permit.
Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, stated no site plan approval is
required for this property.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
approved the Alma Addition, a replat of Lots 6 & 7, Block A, Sunbeck Circle Addition.
CA CONSENT.
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-059 DESIGNATING TEXAS
COMMERCE BANK, DALLAS - FARMERS BRANCH AS THE CITY'S
DEPOSITORY BANK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A DEPOSITORY CONTRACT AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The term of the City's
depository contract with First City Bank recently expired. Requests for proposals were
sent to all banks operating in Farmers Branch. Proposals were received from Bank One
and Texas Commerce Bank (formerly First City).
Based on the criteria used to evaluate the proposals, both banks are capable of serving
as the City's Depository. Texas Commerce Bank proposed the lowest cost of
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approximately $2,525 per month or $30,300 annually. The 1992-93 budget contains
$30,000 for depository services. Actual cost will be based on the level of activity each
month. First City served as the City's Depository for a number of years and provided
excellent service.
Under the existing contract and the proposed contract all money in the City's bank
accounts is either insured by the FDIC or collateralized by government securities held
by a third party bank. Additionally, all City bank accounts are interest bearing accounts.
Resolution No. 93-059 designates Texas Commerce Bank as the City's Depository Bank
and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a two year depository contract with Texas
Commerce Bank.
Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-059 designating Texas Commerce Bank
as the City's Depository Bank and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a two year
depository contract.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps asked if the memorandum received by City Council contained
the correct figures under the financial stability section. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated
Bank One has assets of $1.3 billion and Texas Commerce Bank had assets of only $2.9
million. Mayor Pro Tern Pro Phelps stated he had a problem with these figures if they
were correct.
Mr. Charles Cox, Director of Finance, stated he did not have the figures with him and
could check the figures. Mr. Cox stated the bond ratings were correct.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated the interest rate was 3.46% and asked the approximate
figure it would bring in to off set the cost.
Mr. Cox stated the City keeps between $250,000 to $300,000 in the bank and
approximately $9,000 is brought in which does not quite off set the difference.
Mayor Blair asked if that was all the city kept in the bank.
Mr. Cox stated that generally on a day to day basis only this amount is kept in the City's
checking account.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps explained the memorandum states all city accounts are interest
bearing and should be on the total amount.
Mr. Cox stated that anything over that amount the city invests in a repo, local
government investment pool, T-Bill or something with a longer term and higher interest
rate.
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Mayor Blair asked if the City still does this through the bank.
Mr. Cox stated the City does this separate from the bank.
After more discussion, City Manager Richard Escalante stated the City Council
authorized a number of options for City investments when the investment program was
approved. Mr. Escalante explained State law was passed mandating the City to have a
formal investment policy. Mr. Escalante stated that investment program outlined a
number of places the City can place assets and the city does not do these all through the
bank. Mr. Escalante stated in prior years cities kept large amounts of money in banks
that were federally insured or had securities pledged to them. Mr. Escalante stated that
this was an off set for the services they provided. Mr. Escalante stated that when paying
on a cash basis for the services, the City can keep the amount of money it has invested
in the bank at a minimum if Farmers Branch can invest elsewhere at a higher rate of
interest. Mr. Escalante explained the City keeps a minimum balance, not in terms of
minimum deposits that banks require, but relative to city assets the City keeps a
minimum amount in the bank when higher interest can be earned elsewhere.
Mayor Blair stated this is mainly the charges for services such as check charges and
transfer fees.
Mr. Cox stated this was correct.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated he would still like to know about the $1.3 billion to $2.9
million difference.
Mayor Blair asked if Mayor Pro Tem Phelps wanted this item tabled for further
discussion.
Mr. Escalante stated that if the City Council would table until later in the meeting, Staff
will check the records and get the right figures.
Mr. Boyle stated the City Council did not need to table this item but could continue with
the other agenda items and return to this item when the information is located.
This item is continued until after Agenda Item D.7.
D.2 CONSENT.
D.3 CONSENT.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-053 AWARDING THE BIDS FOR
THREE REPLACEMENT TRUCKS TO PRESTIGE FORD AND SIX MID-SIZE
POLICE SEDANS TO WESTWAY FORD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Bid requests for three
1993 model replacement trucks for the Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation
Department, and six mid-size police sedans for the Police Department were sent to
twenty-four vendors. Eleven vendors responded to the bid requests which were opened
on March 19, 1993. A total of twenty-one bids, seven alternate bids, and six no-bids
were received, with all bids but one meeting specifications.
Prestige Ford submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for three 1993 model trucks
in the amount of $70,775.00. Westway Ford submitted the lowest bid meeting
specifications for six 1993 model mid-size police sedans in the amount of $71,037.00.
The total of all bids is $141,812.00, the fixed asset account includes funds totaling
$171,500.00 for this purchase.
The Police Chief, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works, and the
Director of Equipment Services recommend adopting Resolution No. 93-053 awarding
the bid for three replacement trucks to Prestige Ford in the amount of $70,775.00, and
the bid for six mid-size police sedans to Westway Ford in the amount of $71,037.00, for
a total cost of $141,812.00.
Councilman Moses asked if the City still continues to purchase vehicles through the State
contract.
Mr. Don Moore, Director of Equipment Services, stated these vehicles on this bid were
mid-size and were not available on the State contract. Mr. Moore stated the State
contract had only full size vehicles.
Mayor Blair asked if these six mid-size police sedans are different than the Ford sedans
the City is currently using.
Mr. Moore stated the City is currently using full-size Ford sedans.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
adopted Resolution No. 93-053 awarding the bid for three replacement trucks to Prestige
Ford in the amount of $70,775.00, and the bid for six mid-size police sedans to Westway
Ford in the amount of $71,037.00, for a total cost of $141,812.00.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 93-058 AWARDING A BID FOR THE_
PURCHASE OF EIGHT SCRAPER TIRES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. Bid request for the
purchase of eight scraper tires were sent to eleven vendors. Nine bids were received and
opened and all bids met specifications. Two vendors did not bid and did not give a
reason for not bidding.
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Tire Centers Incorporation submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $15,890.96. Funds
in the amount of $24,000.00 are available in the 1992-1993 budget for this purchase.
The tires are for replacement of the Landfill scraper tires that either wear out or are
severely damaged.
The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 93-058 awarding a
bid for the purchase of eight scraper tires to Tire Centers Incorporation for the total
amount of $15,890.96.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
adopted Resolution No. 93-058 awarding a bid for the purchase of eight scraper tires to
Tire Centers Incorporation for the total amount of $15,890.96.
Mayor Blair stated this was a Farmers Branch company.
D.6. CONSENT.
D.7 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair stated he had travelled to Austin on two separate occasions to testify on
house bills. Mayor Blair stated House Bill 2800 was created to reorganize the DART
Board. Mayor Blair stated the current Board had 26 members and H.B. 2800 would
reduced that number to 15. Mayor Blair stated it would allow for elected officials or a
citizen to be appointed to the board. Mayor Blair stated he testified in favor of this bill.
Mayor Blair stated that House Bill 1538 involves sales tax. Mayor Blair stated the City
of Farmers Branch sponsored this bill. Mayor Blair stated the bill would allow cities to
receive more detailed sales and use tax information. Mayor Blair stated this information
will help Farmers Branch in preparing future budgets, and the differences in the month
to month sales tax figures the City of Farmers Branch receives.
D.1 CONTINUED.
Mr. Cox stated there was a typographical error and the figures should be Bank One with
$13.1 billion in assets and Texas Commerce Bank with $2.9 billion in assets.
Councilwoman Davis asked if all City money was insured.
Mr. Cox stated it was either federally insured or collateralized.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated there was still a significant difference.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, all voting
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"aye", adopted Resolution No. 93-059 designating Texas Commerce Bank as the City's
Depository Bank and authorized the City Manager to enter into a two year depository
contract.
Mayor Blair stated Farmers Branch had a great relation with First City before they were
taken over by Texas Commerce Bank. Mayor Blair stated the City did not loose any
money when First City went under. Mayor Blair explained the City had a meeting with
the president of Texas Commerce Bank and they have assured Farmers Branch they do
not intend to move out of Farmers Branch.
Mayor Blair thanked Bank One for submitting a proposal. Mayor Blair stated this was
the first time in several years another bank has submitted a proposal.
D.8 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
No one came forward.
MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE
DISCUSSION THE ITEM BEGAN AT 7:14 P.M. WITH THE COUNCIL RECONVENING
INTO OPEN GENERAL SESSION AT 7:18 P.M. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE ITEM 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, SEC. 2, OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEM AS
PERSONNEL MATTERS MAY BE DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
E. la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g)
1. DISCUSS NAMING WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
Discussion was held relating to naming the woman of the year.
E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair stated that the Council will consider naming the woman of the year at the
next meeting.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 5, 1993, at 8:39 P.M.
Mayor C'ty Secretary
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