1969-01-06 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
January 6, 1969 7:30 P.M.
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 G. Grimmer
John D. Helms
Ed Schedler, Jr.
Dennis Spellmann
Robert Baker
Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Langdon called the meetingto order. Glenn Hayden,
pastor of the First Baptist Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting, December 16, 1968 were
considered and approved by motion of Councilman Schedler,
seconded by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes".
PUBLIC HEARING - H. W. MARSH PROPERTY
Mayor Langdon opened the hearing by explaining the request
of zone change by Mr. H. W. Marsh being: to change the
zoning on Lots 7 and 8, of the Block B of North Dallas Truck
Farms Addition in the tax records of the City of Farmers
Branch, also being southwest corner of Bee Street and Wicker
Street from "R-5" residential zone to "L-M" manufacturing
zone.
Mr. Gene Thompson, son-in-law of Mr. Marsh, was the spokesman
for the zone change. He stated that they wished to put in a
nursery-garden center type of business and this was the zoning
he was informed that he needed.
After some discussion on Mr. Marvin Springer's comments with
regard to consideration on adjoining residential areas to the
north and east, a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second-by
Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", closed the hearing.
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After Council comments, a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst,
a second by Councilman Roberts, granted the zone change request
of Mr. H. W. Marsh. Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilmen Roberts,
Helms, Grimmer voting "ayes"; and Councilman Schedler voting "nay"
as to favoring a site plan approval.
RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES BOARD INTRODUCED
Mrs. Leslie Collette introduced to the Council and audience,
along with herself, the new members of the Recreation and
Activities Board. Present were Betty Laney, Graham Brewer,
Wayne Glenn, and Bill Eason. Kenneth Baxter was unable to
be present.
EXECUTION OF PIPE LINE LICENSE AND RESOLUTION AGREEMENT
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution, whereas
the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, desires to construct a
storm sewer line under the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
Company right-of-way at the Valley View Lane Crossing and,
authorized the Mayor to execute the pipeline license agreement
with the Railroad Company on behalf of the City.
ORDINANCE NO. 762 - ABANDONING PORTION OF KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
ABANDONING A PORTION OF KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD WHICH IS
NO LONGER NEEDED OR NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC STREET
PURPOSES, BUT RESERVING AN EASEMENT FOR ALL PUBLIC
UTILITY COMPANIES AND PUBLIC UTILITY USES; PROVIDING
THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER
OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABAN-
DONMENT SHALL BE INSOFAR AS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC
RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN SUCH ROADWAY FOR STREET
PURPOSES ONLY; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL
NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PUBLIC UTILITY
LOCATED IN SUCH ROADWAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION - DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN THE BRANCH PROPERTIES, INC.
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution whereas,
the State of Texas is the owner of certain drainage easements
hereinafter described in the City of Farmers Branch which have
been declared surplus to the needs of the State of Texas,
thereby the State of Texas proposes to dispose of said right
of way easements subject to the approval of the governing
body of the City of Farmers Branch.
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ACCEPTION OF DEDICATION DEED FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN TOWN LOT
CORPORATION AND THE ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", accepted a dedication deed
from Southwestern Town Lot Corporation and the St. Louis
Southwestern Railway Company granting the City of Farmers
Branch an easement for the purpose of constructing, operating
and maintaining a drainage facility in, along, upon and
across said premises.
APPROVED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE NO. 763 FROM T. R. A.
OF TEXAS REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1968, $160,000.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", approved a resolution direct-
ing the issuance, sale and delivery of Trinity River Authority
of Texas (Elm Fork Project) Revenue Bonds, Series 1968;
making provision fDr the security and payment thereof; and
resolving other matters relating thereto; and approved
ordinance approving a resolution by Trinity River Authority
of Texas authorizing the issuance of Trinity River Authority
of Texas (Elm Fork Project) Revenue Bonds, Series 1968, $160,000.
RESOLUTION TO COMMISSIONERS COURT ON MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, and a second by Council-
man Helms, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution to Commiss-
ioners Court from the City (as a City in the Greater Dallas
County League of Municipalities) to prepare and recommend a
Master Thoroughfare Plan for Dallas County.
Councilman Schedler stated that if the City approved this
he would like to see Farmers Branch benefit from it.
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT ON JOSEY LANE FROM VALWOOD PARKWAY TO
NORTH CITY LIMITS.
After some discussion,as to the City of Carrollton has agreed
to pay excess of what property owners are not assessed on the
construction of sidewalks on the west side of Josey Lane from
Spring Valley Road to Fyke Road in the north city limits;
a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Roberts,
all voting "ayes", passed a resolution initiating sidewalk
assessment on Josey Lane from Valwood Parkway to North City
limits.
VALLEY VIEW PAVING ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", passed an assessment resolution
that authorizes proceedings for the assessment of property
owners on west Valley View Lane in Street Project #62.
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ACCEPTION OF PROMISSORY NOTE OF BRANCH PROPERTIES, INC.
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Council-
woman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", accepted a promissory
note from Branch Properties, Inc. in the amount of $68,773.26
in lieu of assessment on their property along Valley View
Lane in Street Project No. 62.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ON THE ADDITION TO THE RECREATION
CENTER
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Roberts, all voting "ayes", approved the final payment
to contractors on the recreation center addition.
AWARD OF BIDS ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Upon a motion of Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", awarded Sinclair Refining Company,
being the low and best of eight (8) bids, the bid on the
oil and gasoline in the amount of $25,682.10 for the year
of 1969.
Upon a motion of Councilwoman Broadhurst, seconded by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", awarded Texaco, Inc. the bid
on antifreeze in the amount of $324.00 being the low and best
of eight (8) bids.
REQUEST FOR SIDEWALKS
Mr. Charles Cosby, 2976 Mark Twain, presented to the Council
a signed petition of 37 property owners along the 2900 and
3000 block of Mark Twain requesting sidewalks on both sides
of street.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst,
a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", approved
the request for sidewalks in the 2900 and 3000 blocks of
Mark Twain and this would go into the assessment program.
WATER RATES DISCUSSED
City Manager Mr. Spellmann presented to the Council the subject
of the 200% increase of water rates in Dallas, He stated the
City of Farmers Branch has over a year left on a contract
to purchase water from the City of Dallas, and the City really
did not have to much of a choice on what to do at this time.
The Council agreed that the increase would have to be passed
on to the consumer. Further study is to be made and presented
to next Council meeting, January 20th.
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APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES BOARD
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Council-
woman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", appointed Jack Shirley
to the Recreation and Activities Board.
PARK LAND PURCHASED
City Manager Mr. Spellmann reported to the Council that
the City purchased from Mr. Truett Good some 4.2173 acres
for $3,000 per acre instead of $3,500 per acre for park
site.
A brief discussion was held on the Farmers Branch School
property. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst and
a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes",
authorized the Mayor and the City Manager to negociate
on all land of the school for appraisal's price of $110,000
and authorized to purchase 2.25 acres land itself (not
including school) on price not to exceed $7,500 an acre.
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Council-
man Helms, all voting "ayes", authorized City Manager to
acquire some 1.7475 acres for park purposes from the Good
Estates.
FRED MARSH PROPERTY
In order for the City to acquire the right-of-way needed
from Mr. Fred Marsh for the widening of Valley View Lane,
Mr. Spellmann read the following verbally agreement:
Mr. Marsh will quit claim all land south of a line
parallel and 45 feet north of the existing center
line of Valley View Lane provided: (1) The City
will quit claim the land north of this line lying
between his west property line extended to the south
and his east property line; (2) His building may
continue to occupy the land his building is on as long
as the present building exists; (3) The City will
reimburse him for the cost of relocating two gaso-
line pumps and two five hundred gallon underground
gasoline tanks.
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", accepted the agreement mentioned
above.
WATER CONTRACT NO. 38 (1 M.G. TANK & PUMP STATION)
City Manager Mr. Spellmann presented to the Council a letter
from an attorney, Mr. Claude R. Miller, stating a proposal
of: That the City of Farmers Branch will accept the M. G.
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Water Tank and Pump Station, Project W-38, WS-5-44-0010,
as completed; the City of Farmers Branch will waive all
claims for liquidated damages against Nor-Tex Contractors,
Inc. and Pacific Indemnity Company; that the City of
Farmers Branch will pay to Pacific Indemnity Company
$15,100.00 in cash (the amount left in the contract);
provided, Pacific Indemnity Company will pay Lot Cost
Forms, Izc. $3,362.65, will pay the City of Farmers
Branch $2,500.00, and will indemnify the City of Farmers
Branch against all claims for labor and material furnished on
said project; that when the settlement is completed,
Pacific Indemnity Company will be released from all lia-
bility under its bond, except only the indemnification
mentioned.
After much discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst,
a second by Councilman Helms, accepted the above proposal
subject to H.U.D. waiving liquidated damages claim.
Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilmen Grimmer, Helms,
Roberts voting "ayes" and with Councilman Schedler voting
"nay" .
The meeting adjourned.
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Robert H. Langdo Mayor
ity Secretary
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