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1969-06-30 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A. SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL June 30, 1969 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 W. R. Linn City Manager D. C. Spellmann City Attorney H. Louis Nichols City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Councilman Schelder was absent. Mayor Roberts called the meeting of June 30, 1969 to order. Councilman Helms gave the invocation. SITE PLAN FOR DUNKIN DOUGHNUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Mr. Bob Langdon of Bob Langdon and Associates presented the Council with a site plan for a doughnut shop by Dunkin Doughnut Food Establish- ment. This proposed shop is to be located due south of Minnie Pearl Fried Chicken in Josey Square Shopping Center facing Josey Lane. The Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, approved the site plan submitted. The motion carried with all voting "ayes". JULY 8, 1969 - MEETING WITH ORIGINAL DOWNTOWN CITIZENS On July 8, 1969, the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Board, the citizens of original downtown area, and Marvin Springer will hold a counsultation of the zoning of this area. ORDINANCE NO. 809 - SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT IN INDUSTRIAL ZONED AREAS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRA.NCH A.MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 153 BY AMENDING SECTION VII, PA.RA.GRA.PH lj, SO A.S TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER Page 126 OF SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS IN LIGHT AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THA. T ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 153 AND THE PLATTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above captioned ordinance was passed by motion of Councilman Grimmer, seconded by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes". ORDINANCE NO. 810 - REGULATION OF FENCES WITHIN CITY Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance: A.N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH DEFINING A. FENCE; REGULATING THE HEIGHT OF FENCES WITHIN THE CITY; PROHIBITING FENCES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS; GIVING THE ZONING BOARD OF A.DJUSTMENT AUTHORITY TO GRANT VARIANCES; REPEALING ORDINA.NCE NO. 789; PROVIDING FOR A. PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200. 00) DOLLARS FOR EA.CH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A. SEVERA.BILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BID ACCEPTED FOR DENTON DRIVE 16" AND VALLEY VIEW LANE 12" and 18 " WATER LINES City Manager read a letter from Mr. Pete Styner, of Fowler and Grafe, Inc. , an engineering firm who had been retained to draw up the plans and specifications for the Denton Road 16" header and Valley View Lane 12" and 18"water lines. Mr. Styner stated inhis letter - E. L. Dalton and Company submitted the lowest bid of $102, 208. 20 with an exception to the time of 120 calendar days instead what specs called for (90 calendar days); and, Cullum Construction Co. , Inc. submitted a bid of $102, 209. 30 with no exceptions. Mr. SLyner recommended Cullum Construction Co. Inc. be awarded the contract based on that no exceptions to the bid proposal was made. Mr. Linn Collins of E. L. Dalton and Company discussed with the Council the reason they asked for additional time and the reason was because of the delivery of pipe for the job. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "ayes", accepted the bid of Cullum Construction Company, Inc. , in the amount of $102, 209. 30 to install the Denton Road 16" header and Valley View Lane 12" and 18" water lines. Page 12 7 RESOLUTION TO H. U. D. FOR PARTICIPATION - DRAINAGE AREA. Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", authorized the City Manager to apply to H. U. D. for drainage & park land located by Jaycee Park and Hollandale Lane. CORPORATION COURT STUDY After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "ayes", instructed the City Manager with the City Attorney, the Judge and the staff to study the corporation court procedures and see if changes is need and bring back to the Council, July 21, 1969. EAST TEXA.S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOUR After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", authorized to send omperson on an industrial tour of Eastern U. S. cities sponsored by the East Texas Chamber of Commerce, October 5-10th, 1969. RESOLUTION NAMING POLICE BUILDING A.S THE CITY HALL After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", adopted a resolution designating the Municipal Building located at 3723 Valley View Lane as the City Hall of the City of Farmers Branch, and that the Municipal Building located at 13000 William Dodson Parkway be designated as the City Hall Annex and Municipal A.dministration Building; and authorized the City Manager to take steps to proceed moving Council Chambers to the now designated City Hall, 3723 Valley View Lane. SCHOOL PROPERTY PURCHA.SE AGREED After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "ayes", accepted the conditions presented by the School Board on the purchase of 2. 5173 acres a portion of the Valley View Elementary School tract and authorized the purchase of said property. AUTOMOBILE AND RELATED SERVICE USES On question and discussion of the classification of automobile and related uses, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", instructed the Planning and Zoning Board to study the justification of the classification of the automobile and related service uses in the zoning ordinance. CITY MA.NA.GER REPORTS State of Finances Mr. Spellmann reported that the staff is working on the budget and the City is in sound financial shape to start the fiscal year. He reported that through responsible financial managment and sound planning, the current level of services can be continued and in fact improved within the present income structure, although Farmers Branch is facing a rise in operating costs brought about by inflation. Page 128 After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", resolved that there would be no tax increase for Farmers Branch in the coming fiscal year beginning October 11 1969. Apartment Zoning LBJ Freeway After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", requested the Planning and Zoning Board to call a public hearing for the purpose to determine whether or not the zoning classification should be changed on property located in south city limits between Josey Lane and Webb Chapel Road along L. B. J. Freeway which is now zoned PD-14 (MF-2 - O). Sanitary Land Fill After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "ayes", authorized the City administration to proceed with negociation to purchase some 40 acres for sanitary land fill located north d present land fill on Keenan Bridge Road. Three Dollars Minimum Longevity Pay Mr. Spellmann reported the legislature has set fire and police longevity pay from $2. 00 to $3. 00 per month per year of service. Mr. Spellmann recommended all employees get $3. 00 per month per year of service. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Linn, all voting "ayes", authorized to raise all employees longevity pay to $3. 00 per month per year of service. Seal Coat Program Mr. Spellmann reported that the 1969 Seal Coat Program is well under way with most of the streets finished. Councilman Korioth praised the staff for the newsletter and the news coverage in last weeks paper. It was suggested that in the next newsletter an article be written encouraging citizens to subscribe to one of the local papers so as to be informed of the City's activities. EXECUTIVE SESSION Park and Beautification Board Appointment Tabled at this time. Land Purchase After some discussion on property located in Heritage Park 4 & 5 that City would like to purchase for drainage purposes, a motion by Council- man Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer, authorized the City Manager to negociate with Mr. Pointer on said property starting with offer up to $84, 500. 00. Page 129 Councilman Korioth withdrew his motion, Councilman Grimmer withdrew his second. A. motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", authorized the City Manager to negociate with Mr. Pointer on said property in the amount of $78,250. 00. Board of Equalization Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", accepted the resignation of Mr. Walt Manske of the Board of Equalization. A. motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", appointed Mr. Dick Thomas to serve on the the Board of Equalization. Back in Regular Session - 9:30 P. M. Policv Formulation Process - Tabled at this Time Use of Municipal Buildings After some discussion as to the utilization of municipal buildings, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", authorized the City A.dministration to negotiate the purchase of the reversion clause in the deed of the property of the fire and police stati_nns onthe corner of Valley View Lane and Goodland Street. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting " adjourned the special meeting of the City Council of June 19 :50 P. Ay. W. C. Rober , Jr. "/Mayor r. ity Secretary 0 Page 13 0