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1968-11-18 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL November 18, 1968 1 1 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Councilwoman Councilmen City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Robert H. Langdon Bill Roberts, Jr. Alma Broadhurst George Grimmer John Helms Ed Schedler, Jr. Dennis Spellmann H. Louis Nichols Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order. Councilman John Helms gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting of November 4, 1968 were considered and approved by Councilman Helms, second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". PUBLIC HEARING - DAVID MOSS Mayor Langdon opened the hearing by establishing the location. The location and request of change of zoning being a 0.47 acre lot located between Spring Valley Road and Valwood Parkway, approximately 500 feet East of Denton Drive be changed from "L-M" Manufacturing Zone to "S" Service Zone. No one was present in objection to the change. No on was present to speak for the change. Mayor Langdon stated that Marvin Springer, land planner, has considered this condition favorable and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended this change. After some discussion, a motion to grant this request was made by Councilman Roberts, second by Councilman Helms; with Councilmen Roberts, Helms, and Grimmer voting "ayes" and Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilman Schedler voting "nay", the motion carried 3 to 2. Page 17 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - L. L. KAMMERER PROPERTY Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council- man Roberts, all voting "ayes", set the date of December 16, 1968 for a public hearing request by L. L. Kammerer to change the zoning from "C" Commercial Zone to "S" Service Zone on his property located the entire block bound by Valley View Lane, Rossford Street, Keenan Bridge Road, and Denton Drive. PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - HUMBLE OIL & REFINING COMPANY Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council- man Roberts, all voting "ayes", set the dat of December 16, 1968 for a public hearing request by Humble Oil and Refining Company to change the zoning from "C" Commercial Zone to "S" Service Zone on property located at the south- west corner of Valley View Lane and Interstate 35E. SITE PLAN APPROVED FOR HAWNCO, INC. J. J. Hawn of Hawnco, Inc. presented to the Council a re- vised site plan for apartments located on the west side of Marsh Lane approximately 1300 feet south of Belt Line Road for consideration. The major change on this site plan from the original was that the developers has planned for a 100 feet green belt from the south property line to a 40 feet parking lot. This leaving 140 feet from the south property line to the nearest apartment unit. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dunn, 14737 Tanglewood Drive, were present speaking in opposition of the change of zoning. They represented the home owners in this area. After some discussion on the pros and cons of a possible tennis court, duplexes, park site, and school site, a motion to approve the site plan as presented was made by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Roberts, with Councilmen Grimmer, Roberts, Helms voting "ayes" and Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilman Schedler voting "nay". The motion carried 3 to 2. BID TABULATION - CITY VEHICLES Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Council- man Roberts, with Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilmen Grimmer, Roberts, Schedler voting "ayes" and Councilman Helms voting "nay", a resolution was passed whereas, on November 15, 1968 sealed bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud for city vehicles consisting of nine (9) cars and one (1) station wagon for various depart- ments in the City; of the five (5) bids received Fred Oakley Motors, Plymouth-Chrysler Dealer, Dallas, Texas Page 18 submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $16,980.61; that the City Manager be authorized to purchase said vehicles from Fred Oakley Motors at the bid price; and, that these vehicles be paid out of funds previously appropriated. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed where- as, on November 15, 1968 sealed bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud for city vehicles consisting of three (3) pickup trucks and one (1) 2 Ton truck for various depart- ments in the City; of the five (5) bids received Hutton- Eddins Company, Dodge dealer, Dallas, Texas submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $7,386.11; that the City Manager be authorized to purchase said vehicles from Hutton-Eddins Company at the bid price; and, that these vehicles be paid out of funds previously appropriated. ORDINANCE 757 - CREATING PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD After some discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "Ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD, PROVIDING FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF MEMBERS, PROVIDING FOR RULES, REGULATIONS, DUTIES AND AUTHORITY, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", appointed Lorraine Skamfer, Roddy Johnson, and Joe Hollingsworth to the Parks and Beautification Board and asked them to screen other possible members. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", appointed the above mentioned to serve on the Parks and Beautification for a term expiring January, 1971. T. R. A. CONTRACT After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", passed an ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, and Trinity River Authority of Texas be executed by the Mayor on behalf of said City and attested by the City Secretary. Page 19 The Council set the date of Tuesday, November 19, at 4:00 to take a personal inspection of the new Police Station. Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council- man Grimmer, all voting"ayes adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M.. 1 Robert H. Lan do Mayor ii5~ySecretary i 1 Page 20