1992-06-01 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 1, 1992
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 Jeff Binford
Calla Davis
Bill Moses
Ron Pyle
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 Doug Vanderslice
Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller
Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett
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 June 1, 1992 to order at 7:30 P.M..
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The meeting was televised.
A.1 INVOCATION.
Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
A.2 PRESENTATION OF $200,000.00 FROM VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY FOR VALLEY VIEW LANE IMPROVEMENTS.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The reconstruction of
Valley View Lane from Nicholson Road to the Elm Fork of the Trinity River is being
administered by Dallas County. The $4,126,000.00 project is jointly funded by Dallas
County, the City of Farmers Branch, and the Valwood Improvement Authority through
an interlocal government agreement.
The project is scheduled to be completed this summer.
Mr. Pat Canuteson, Executive Director of the Valwood Improvement Authority,
presented a check in the amount of $200,000.00 to Mayor Blair for the Valwood
Improvement Authority's share of the project.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye",
accepted the check from Valwood Improvement Authority.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT TO PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSIONER JAMES ROBBS.
Mayor Blair presented the following information. James Robbs has served on the
Planning and Zoning Commission since August of 1989. Recently, Mr. Robbs
completed a five part planning and zoning training series sponsored by the North Texas
Council of Governments and the North Central Texas Section of the American Planning
Association. This program provides commissioners with specialized training related to
zoning, comprehensive planning, subdivision regulation and fiscal planning. Those who
successfully complete the program within a three year period are formally recognized by
the Council of Governments by presentation of this certificate. Mr. Robbs is the first
of the City of Farmers Branch Planning and Zoning Commissioners to complete the
program, having done so within a one year period.
Mayor Blair presented a certificate of completion to Mr. Robbs.
A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS.
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Mayor Blair presented a thirty year employee service award to Melvin Johnson of the
Fire Department.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to David Malone of the Fire
Department.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Pat Haase of the Library
Department.
Mayor Blair presented a five year employee service award to Jan Cottle of the
Community Services Department.
A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
No one presented an application.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.I - 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 Councilman Binford, all voting "aye",
added items C.3, D.4, D.S, D.6, D.7, and D.9 to the consent agenda.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye",
approved the Consent Agenda.
B.1 APPROVED THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 18, 1992.
B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-087 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS TO COMPLETE A RETAIL STUDY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-082 ACCEPTING A DRAINAGE
EASEMENT GRANTED BY PAUL AND DENA F. TARTAGLIA AND A
DRAINAGE EASEMENT GRANTED BY BERNARD J. AND G. ANN
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CLEGHORN FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS IN FARMERS BRANCH CREEK.
C.3 APPROVED THE REQUEST FROM DART REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPPORT
AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-089 REGARDING
IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCELERATION OF THE INTERIM HOV
LANES ON STEMMONS (IH-35E) FREEWAY NORTH OF LBJ (IH-635)
FREEWAY BY DART AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
DA ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-079 AWARDING BIDS FOR
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PARTS FOR THE EQUIPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $23,371.56.
D.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-080 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR
THE MCDONALDS ADDITION.
D.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 92-083 APPROVING A CITY/COUNTY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF DALLAS TO
PERFORM ROTO-MILLING SERVICES.
D.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 92-084 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.
1 RELATIVE TO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH RPS
ENTERPRISES FOR REPAIRS TO THE SENLAC SERVICE CENTER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,050.00.
D.9 APPROVED AMBIENT AIR MONITORING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND GNB BATTERY.
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.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1988
WHEREBY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE FOR SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE
COMPANY TO OPERATE ITS TELECOMMUNICATION BUSINESS PURSUANT
TO THE TERMS OF THE ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE ANNUAL
COMPENSATION; PROVIDING A TERM AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers
Branch was approached in January of 1992 by representatives from Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company who presented a proposal for a new agreement between the City and
the telephone company.
The current franchise agreement between the City and telephone company was signed in
1985 and states that the City will receive a fee equal to four (4) percent of gross receipts
earned by Southwestern Bell in Farmers Branch for the use of City streets and right-of-
ways. This fee is passed on to residential and commercial consumers by the telephone
company. It is estimated that the City will receive approximately $550,000 in revenue
during the current fiscal year from the franchise fee.
Ordinance No. 1988 if passed, will change the method used to calculate fees paid to the
City by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The 4 % fee would be abandoned and
a flat rate of $1.06 per telephone line per month for residential consumers would be
adopted. Residential consumers now pay approximately 40 to 60 cents per month per
line.
There is no "typical" business phone configuration and it is therefore not possible to state
the exact charge for all companies. A minimum of $998,000 would be received by the
City from both residents and businesses during the 1992-93 fiscal year if this proposal
is approved. The major types of business lines would increase monthly as follows:
Single Business lines $2.57
Multi-Line hunting $3.07
PBX Trunk $4.07
The City Council met with residents at neighborhood meetings during February and
discussed this proposal. The proposal was also discussed at a Chamber of Commerce
luncheon and a letter was sent to all businesses within the City.
City Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 1988 entering into a new agreement with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
Mayor Blair explained the proposal had been presented at a luncheon with the Farmers
Branch Chamber and many business representatives heard about this agreement. Mayor
Blair stated information handed out at this luncheon was incorrect. Mayor Blair
explained the increases stated were for residents not businesses. Businesses will have
higher dollar amounts but are proportional to the increases of residents. Mayor Blair
stated a letter was then sent to businesses showing typical charges and also asking for
comments.
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Mayor Blair stated the City had received approximately 7 to 8 calls from the letters
asking primarily for general information on the new charges from Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company.
Mayor Blair opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to speak, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by
Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing.
Mr. Doug Helman, with Probe Research, came forward. Mr. Helman stated he would
like the City Council to look hard at this information due to the poor economy at this
time. Mr. Helman stated he had approximately 50 lines in his business and with a quick
check from the prices quoted it would cost him approximately $250 increase. Mr.
Helman stated this cost could not be passed on to the consumer during these hard
economic times. Mr. Helman stated he employed 50 to 60 people in their Farmers
Branch facility and felt with this tax he may have to reduce payroll.
Mr. Helman asked if this tax would be adopted by other area cities?
Mayor Blair stated he felt several area cities would adopt this same type ordinance if they
had not already. Mayor Blair gave a brief history of Southwestern Bell's break up in
1983. Mayor Blair stated the City received approximately $750,000 in franchise fees
before the break up and approximately $450,000 in 1984. Mayor Blair stated the City
has been losing approximately $300,000 a year. Mayor Blair stated in the mid 1980's
the City had very high ad valorem taxes, sales taxes were growing and we had a
tremendous construction boom and could absorb the losses without difficulty.
Mayor Blair stated Southwestern Bell is proposing a change in fee structure which will
bring in additional revenues. Mayor Blair stated there were several options the City
could take: leave the franchise agreement as is, which was for 20 years; or enter into a
new 5 year agreement. Mayor Blair stated most major cities have accepted this
agreement.
Mayor Blair explained why the City Council is in favor of this agreement. Mayor Blair
stated the agreement gets the City out of a lawsuit, it limits the agreement to 5 years
rather than for the 14 years remaining in the current franchise and gives the City needed
revenues.
Mayor Blair explained this increase is a tax. Mayor Blair stated residents would see the
amount on the municipal charge in their telephone bill. Mayor Blair stated the tax roll
was down approximately 5.1% this year and if the City did not take advantage of this
agreement, a tax increase may be necessary.
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Mayor Pro Tem. Phelps asked if the fee would run with the City's fiscal year.
Doug Vanderslice stated the increase would go into effect on July 1, 1992, and the City
would receive revenue in this fiscal year.
A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye",
adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1988 approving the franchise.
AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE THAT,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING ITS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
BUSINESS, THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL CONTINUE TO
MAINTAIN AND CONSTRUCT ITS POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, FIBER,
CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS AND OTHER PHYSICAL PLANT AND
APPURTENANCES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE
AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, EASEMENTS, AVENUES,
HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS OR BRIDGES IN SAID CITY;
PRESCRIBING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION DUE THE CITY UNDER
THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF
CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION WORK ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR
THE TELEPHONE COMPANY'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS;
PROVIDING AN INDEMNITY CLAUSE; SPECIFYING GOVERNING LAWS;
PROVIDING FOR A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS UNDER PRIOR
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE CONTINGENCIES; PROVIDING
FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE
TELEPHONE COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR A TERM AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.3 CONSENT
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 1989 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1992, IN THE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,900,000 AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. The City's 1991-92
Capital Improvement Program calls for the issuance of $2,900,000 of General Obligation
bonds for the reconstruction of the southern portion of Josey Lane. These bonds will be
paid for by one cent of the four cent tax increase implemented in the 1991-92 budget.
The bonds were authorized at an election held in the City on November 4, 1985.
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The sale of the bonds will be awarded to the underwriter that submits a qualified bid that
results in the lowest interest cost to the City. Such bids are to be opened at 11:00 a.m.
on June 1, 1992.
Ordinance No. 1989 provides for the issuance and sale of these bonds, awards the bond
sale to the lowest qualified bidder, and approves and establishes Ameritrust, the City's
current paying agent, as paying agent for these bonds.
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance No. 1989 providing for the sale of General
Obligation bonds.
Mr. Doug Vanderslice, Director of Finance, stated bids were opened on June 1, 1992.
Mr. Vanderslice stated that 11 bids were received. Mr. Vanderslice stated Prudential
Securities came in at 6.21 % interest. Mr. Vanderslice stated there were several factors
in favor of the City to produce such an excellent rate. Mr. Vanderslice explained with
the City's AA and AA- bond rating, Farmers Branch being the only Texas city selling
bonds that day, and no bond insurance requirement helped the City acquire this rate.
Mr. Nick Papan, representing Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, stated the response was very
positive on the bids. Mr. Papan stated it was very unusual for a city to have 11 bids
received. Mr. Papan stated his company is recommending approval of the Prudential
Securities bid.
Mayor Blair asked if any DART revenue would be used on the Josey Lane Project. Mr.
Vanderslice stated approximately $1.1 million from DART would be used for Josey
Lane.
A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1989 providing for the sale of General
Obligation bonds.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 1992, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,900,000;
LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AND ENACTING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
D.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1990 AMENDING THE CITY'S 1991-92 OPERATING
BUDGET, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET,
AND DIRECTING THAT CITY EXPENDITURES BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE BUDGET AS AMENDED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Blair presented the following information for consideration. City Staff presented
Council with updated operating and CIP budget projections as a part of the Mid-Year
Budget Review on May 5, 1992.
Ordinance No. 1990 amends the 1991-92 operating budget and the CIP budget to reflect
the mid-year budget changes discussed during the Mid-Year Budget Review. This budget
amendment reflects a reduction in general fund operating expenditures of $354,300.
City Staff recommends that Ordinance No. 1990 be adopted amending the 1991-92
operating and capital improvement program budget.
Mr. Doug Vanderslice, Director of Finance, stated this ordinance would adopt changes
to the mid-year budget. Mr. Vanderslice stated the Southwestern Bell revenues were
factored into this revised budget and approximately 8 or 9 positions that were vacated
have been frozen in order to cut expenditures. Mr. Vanderslice stated no services were
cut from the budget, just fewer people to provide these services.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps congratulated staff on their long hours to come up with this
reduction.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye",
adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 1990 amending the 1991-92 operating
and capital improvement program budget.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CITY'S 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET,
AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET, AND
DIRECTING THAT CITY EXPENDITURES BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE BUDGET AS AMENDED.
D.3 CONSIDER REQUEST OF MR. CARL "CATFISH" MONTGOMERY FOR THE
WAIVER OF INTEREST ON THE PAVING ASSESSMENT ON 12730 ROSSFORD
ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair explained this item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mr. Carl
"Catfish" Montgomery.
The City Council levied an assessment for street improvements on Mr. Montgomery's
property at 12730 Rossford Road by Ordinance No. 1104 on May 17, 1976. Ordinance
No. 1104 requires that interest of 8 % per year is to be charged on the unpaid balance of
the assessment.
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The assessment on Mr. Montgomery's property, which has not yet been paid, is
$6,676.54. The interest at 8% as of June 1, 1992, is $8,545.92.
There is no legal means to waive interest on a paving assessment unless there is a dispute
that raises legitimate questions about the validity of the assessment or interest. No such
dispute has been forwarded, and in reviewing the ordinance and records related to this
assessment, the assessment and interest appear valid.
Staff recommends the request for waiver of interest on this assessment be denied unless
Mr. Montgomery is able to prove the interest portion to be invalid.
Mr. Montgomery stated he was informed the assessment would raise the values of all
surrounding property. Mr. Montgomery explained he had to give up 40 x 225 feet of
his property which took one-half of a building he had constructed on his property. Mr.
Montgomery had to pay $2500 to have the building removed. Mr. Montgomery stated
he still contends the construction of Rossford Road did not help his property value.
Mayor Blair asked staff if this was an old matter or did we just find out about it. Mayor
Blair also inquired if the City had sent notices when this assessment was applied to the
property owners.
Mr. Doug Vanderslice stated staff has the ordinance assessing the property owners and
it appears from records in City Hall that all means to legally enact the assessment were
carried through. Mr. Vanderslice explained that staff had found letters sent to owners
notifying them of the assessment.
Mayor Blair asked if the other property owners had paid their assessment.
Mr. Vanderslice stated only about 5 or 6 owners had not paid.
Mayor Blair asked why the City had let the assessment payment go this long before
trying to collect it.
Mr. Vanderslice stated the City's policy is to not actively pursue collection, but to file
a lien against the property. Mr. Vanderslice stated when the property changes hand the
lien shows up on the title search. Mr. Vanderslice stated this is when the assessment and
interest can be collected. Mr. Vanderslice explained the City does not lose anything
because the City will eventually collect the assessment and the interest that has accrued.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps asked if we had records showing we notified the owners.
Mr. Richard Escalante, City Manager, stated the policy was to delay collecting the
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assessment and we do notify owners anytime an assessment is enacted. Mr. Escalante
stated the City has had no assessments in the last 5 years.
Councilwoman Davis asked how much money was still due the City for any assessments.
Mr. Vanderslice stated he would have to research this to find out how much money was
owed the City of Farmers Branch.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps stated he would like to make certain this assessment did not come
as a surprise to the property owners.
Mr. Vanderslice stated looking at the records there are copies of notices sent to the
property owners.
Mayor Blair stated there were 27 property owners who were assessed and 21 of the
owners have paid their assessment. Mayor Blair stated the last payment had been
received in 1986. Mayor Blair stated he did not think the City could help Mr.
Montgomery. Mayor Blair stated he felt Mr. Montgomery had shown no major claim
that would enable the City Council to help him.
A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Phelps, all voting "aye", denied
Mr. Montgomery's request to waive the interest on this assessment.
DA CONSENT
D.5 CONSENT
D.6 CONSENT
D.7 CONSENT
D.8 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 92-088 SUPPORTING AREA
METROPLEX CITIES' APPLICATION FOR A CLASS 1 HORSE RACETRACK AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information for consideration. The Greater Dallas
Chamber of Commerce has requested the City of Farmers Branch to adopt a resolution
in support of Pinnacle Park's application for a Class 1 horse racetrack license from the
Texas Racing Commission. An application for a Class 1 racetrack has also been
submitted for a site in Grand Prairie. Resolution 92-088 endorses efforts of both cities
in their effort to receive approval of a Class 1 horsetrack license.
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Mayor Blair stated representatives from the City of Dallas had contacted him requesting
the City of Farmers Branch adopt a resolution supporting Pinnacle Park in Dallas.
Mayor Blair explained the City of Dallas felt this would be a great economic
development tool for Dallas. Mayor Blair felt citizens of Texas had spoken out in favor
of horseracing with the legalization of horseracing. Mayor Blair felt it would be unfair
for the City of Farmers Branch to support a resolution only for Dallas since Grand
Prairie is also trying to build a racetrack. Mayor Blair stated a resolution had been
prepared supporting both cities in their attempts to build a horsetrack.
Mayor Pro Tem Phelps felt horseracing had failed in Texas and had brought no money
to Texas since being legalized. Mayor Pro Tem Phelps felt this was not an economic
development aid to the State of Texas and could not support this resolution.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Davis to approve Resolution 92-088 supporting
area metroplex cities' application for a Class 1 horse racetrack, a second by Councilman
Pyle, with Binford, Davis and Pyle voting "aye" and Moses and Phelps voting "nay".
The motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote.
D.9 CONSENT
D.10 DISCUSS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE FOR MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY
AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair stated he had a previous engagement on June 15 which was a regular City
Council meeting date. After some discussion among City Councilmembers, the meeting
dates for June were not changed.
Mayor Blair stated the first City Council meeting in July fell on July 6. Mayor Blair
stated this may be celebrated as a national holiday. Mayor Blair suggested only one
meeting in July be held and that being July 20, 1992.
A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", approved only
one meeting date in July, that being July 20, 1992.
D.11 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Blair gave the following information. The Association of Mayors,
Councilmembers and Commissioners Conference is scheduled for July 23 through July
25, 1992 in El Paso.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye",
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approved travel for the Mayor and Councilmembers to attend this conference.
D.12 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
No one came forward.
AT 8:55 P.M., MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE
AGENDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND AT
THIS TIME THE COUNCIL WILL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE
MEETING WILL RECONVENE INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS
HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ARTICLE 6252-17,
SECTION 2 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. la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g)
1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS OF ALTERNATE POSITIONS TO THE
LIBRARY BOARD.
A discussion was held relating to the appointments to the Library Board.
THE MEETING RECONVENED BACK IN GENERAL SESSION AT 8:56 P.M..
E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Blair stated the appointments to the Alternate position to the Library Board will
be considered at the next meeting.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye",
adjourned the City Council meeting of June 1, 1992, at 8:57 P.M.
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