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1969-06-16 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL June 16, 196 9 7:30 P. M. Members of the City Council present were: Mayor W. C. Roberts, Jr. Mayor Pro-Tem George G. Grimmer Councilmen John D. Helms Al Korioth City Manager Dennis Spellmann City Attorney Robert Dillard City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Councilmen Ed Schedler and W. R. Linn were absent. Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order. Councilman Grimmer gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", considered and approved the minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council held June 2, 1969. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mayor Roberts signed and presented to Mr. Marvin Cape of the Jaycees, a proclamation proclaiming the months of June, July, and August as "Vacation Safety Months". Mr. Cape stated to the Council that the project of the Jaycees is to encourage safety for our children. Mr. O. J. Draper of the Northwest Baptist Church located at the corner of Fyke and Webb Chapel Roads requested a waiver of a storm sewer escrow deposit at this time but would pay it when the project was completed. The Council asked if the Church could submitt a letter of credit as a legal binding agreement. After some discussion and comments from Mr. Draper and Mr. R. S. Wilson, the Council agreed that the waiver could be granted with a letter of credit. Mayor Roberts recognized from the audience Mr. John Pritchett the new manager of Texas Power and Light Company and introduced him to the rest of the Council. Page 118 CLASSIFYING PET SHOP IN LR-2, C, LI, HI ZONES Mr. George Henry requested a Pet Shop in a LR-2 zoning classification. After some discussion and the fact that a pet shop is not classified in the zoning ordinance, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution whereas, classified Pet Shop, small animals and birds, with no outside facilities as a permitted use in LR-2 Local Retail, C- Commercial, LI -Light Industrial, and HI -Heavy Industrial zoning districts. PLAT APPROVED METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL PARK Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", approved a replat of Metropolitan Commercial Park Section 1 which involved straightening the alignment of Beta Drive from a curve. BILL SKIPPING REQUEST PUBLIC HEARING After some discussion by Mr. Ran Holman, representing Mr. Bill Skipping, as to the change of zoning from PDLR-1 to LR-2 on property located in Valley View Central Shopping Center to allow a restaurant without drive-in facilities, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", sent this item back to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Ran Holman stated they probably should have requested the zoning change to be classifed as LR-1 with Special Permit for a restaurant. PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR HERITAGE PARK NOS. 4 AND 5 Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes set the date of July 7, 1969 for a public hearing for change of zoning on Heritage Park 4 and 5. TABULATION OF BIDS - STREET PAVING OVERLAY After some consideration and discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", accepted the bid of Cecil Ruby Company, in the amount of $99, 385. 00 for Street Project #74- 1969 Overlay Program. 1969 SEAL COAT PROGRAM - REQUEST TO COUNTY After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer all voting Wyes". passed a resolution requesting the Dallas County Commissioner for assistance from the County to perform the work in the 1969 Seal Coat Program at the expense of the City with the cost being: Single Seal Coat @ 22~ per square yard, and Double penetration surface @ 35~ per square yard. 1970 CA.PITA.L IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING APPROVED After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", authorized the City Manager to Page 119 proceed with the engineering work (to be done by City personnel) on the 1970 Capital Improvements Program for street and drainage. PURCHASE OF TRUCK FOR SANITATION DEPARTMENT After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution declaring an emergency and purchase of a 1969 Chevrolet truck chassis from Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company for the Sanitation Department in the Amount of $12, 578. 00. FARMERS BRANCH TIMES - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Councilman Korioth stated the City needs news coverage and wondered if the City could name both papers - Farmers Branch Times and the Suburban News - as the official newspapers. The Council asked Mr. King of the Suburban News if maybe he could come down on his bid if both papers were designated. Mr. King replied he would have to discuss this with his boss. Mr. Sindik, publisher of the Farmers Branch Times, wanted the record to show that he resubmitted to the Council his bid as before at 10~ a line. Councilman Helms moved that the Council table this until the next regular meeting. Motion dies for lack of a second. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Korioth, passed a resolution accepting the bid of the Farmers Branch Times, designating them as the official, in the amount of 10~ a line. Councilman moved to amend the motion to table until such time for a full Council. Amendment to the motion dies for lack of a second. Motion of acceptance carried 2 to 1 with Councilmen Grimmer, Korioth voting "ayes" and Councilman Helms voting "nay". Councilman Helms moved that any publication serving the City of Farmers Branch and within the City of Farmers Branch to be allowed to submit a bid to be considered as the official newspaper for the City of Farmers Branch. Motion dies for lack of a second. LIBRARY BOARD RECOMMENDS COUNTY PARTICIPATION Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", authorized investigation to see if funds are available for the Farmers Branch Public Library from the Dallas County Library as recommended by the Library Board. ORDINANCE NO. 807 - ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT - BOB FELTON Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance: Page 120 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH ABANDONING AN ALLEY EASEMENT IN LOT 15, BLOCK 5, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES NO. 1, AN A.DDITION TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH A.BA.NDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF BOB FELTON, THE OWNER OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE RECORDED A.S A. QUITCLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE NO. 808 - ABANDONMENT OF EA.SEMENT - CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance.: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH ABANDONING AN ALLEY EASEMENT IN LOT 16, BLOCK 5, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES NO. 1, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, THE OWNER OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE RECORDED A.S A. QUITCLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. RESOLUTION TO H. U. D. - OPEN-SPA.CE UPON a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution whereas, the City of Farmers Branch desiresto acquire and develop fee simple title to certain land known as Durett Tract, Fulkerson Tract, Scorbrough Tract and the Boyd and Watson Tract for permanent open-space land for playground use for children; and it is estimated that the cost of acquiring said interest will be $103, 280. 00; requesting H. U. D. participation. RESOLUTION TO H. U. D. - PLAYGROUND AND PARK EQUIPMENT i Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution whereas, request H. U. D. partici- pation; and desires to beautify and improve open-space and other public urban land to facilitate their increased use and enjoyment; and is esti- mated $46, 400. 00 to carry out the performance of beautification and improvement of open-space. RESOLUTION CONCERNING USE OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS - TABLED Page 121 DRA.INA.GE AREA. ON COOKS CREEK Mayor Roberts read a letter concerning property that is needed for drainage purposes from Mr. G. M. Pointer stating he would be willing to sell to the City of Farmers Branch lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 8 Heritage Park No. 4 for $4, 250 each; lots 21 through 26 Block 7 Heritage Park No. 5 for $3, 750 each; lots 27 through 38 Block 7 Heritage Park No. 5 for $4, 250 each and $125. 00 per lot for F. H. A.. fees and plans that have been spent. Mr. Pointer's letter stated the total selling price to be $93, 250. 00. Mr. Spellmann reported that he had brought this problem to the attention of two representatives from H. U. D. that come to his office Friday, and he had written a letter to Mr. Travis Miller, Regional A.dministrator for Metropolitan Development. Mr. Spellmann state he needed authorization to have the property appraised and submit them to H. U. D. Councilman Schedler arrives 9:15 P. M. . After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", authorized the city manager . to retain two appraisers, have the property in question appraised, and submit them to H. U. D. VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY After some discussion on the July 1, 1969 deadline to H. U. D. on the application for open-space grant, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", instructed the City Manager to write the superintendent of schools in the Carrollton- Farmers Branch School District urging immediate action on the purchase request made by City of some 2. 5 acres of the Valley View Elementary School property, and a proper news release be given to the newspapers. RECREATION AND A.CTIVITIVES BOARD After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", removed Jack Shirley and Bill Eason from the Recreation and A.ctivities Board as recommened by the Board. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", appointed Hood Cheney, III as a member to the Recreation and Activities Board. Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", tabled the second vacant appointment of the Recreation and Activities Board. Page 122 1 1 ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", adjourned the City Council meeting of June 16, 1969 at 9:50 P.M. w Mayor W. City Secretary Page 123