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1969-02-17 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL February 17, 1969 7:30 P.M. All members of the City Council were present: Mayor Robert H. Langdon Mayor Pro Tem Bill Roberts, Jr. Councilwoman Alma Broadhurst Councilmen George G. Grimmer John D. Helms Ed. Schedler, Jr. City Manager Dennis Spellmann City Attorney H. Louis Nichols City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order. Councilman John Helms gave the invocation. Mayor Langdon welcomed Boy Scout Troop #116 and they lead the Council and audience the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a joint meeting between the Council and Planning and Zoning Board of February 6, 1969, were con- sidered and approved by motion of Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". The minutes of a regular meeting of February 3, 1969, were considered and approved by motion of Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes". WILLIAM CABELL SCHOOL BUILDING PERMIT FEE DISCUSSION Mr. Bob Hargett of Robert R. Hargett, Inc. presented his request to the Council which was to waive the building permit fee for an addition onto Cabell School. Mr. Hargett explained that in this past January he called to the City Hall and was told there would be no permit fee, but on February 10 he called back and was told there would be a fee. Page 58 Mayor Langdon explained to Mr. Hargett that in the past the policy was not enforced to charge churches or schools, he also stated that the Council needs to set the policy one way or the other. After Council discussion on waiving the fee for governmental uses and the enforcement of the present policy, a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, denied Mr. Hargett's request of waiving the building permit fee. Motion carried 3-2 with Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilmen Roberts, Helms voting "ayes" and Councilmen Schedler, Grimmer voting "nay". Councilman Grimmer made a motion to waive all governmental bodies to the permit fee, seconded by Councilman Schedler, The motion did not carry with Councilmen Grimmer and Schedler voting "ayes", and Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilmen Roberts and Helms voting "nay". Mayor Langdon reported to the Council that the plans for Cabell School does not provide for adequate parking, but he stated that he and the City Manager are negociating with Superintendent Mr. Estes, for mcre parking spaces. Mayor also stated that the traffic load was great and dangerous around this school and have asked the school to cooperate with the City by using school patrols (children) and using teachers for patroling. City Manager Dennis Spellmann stated that all schools have been asked to patrol traffic around their school. REQUEST OF W. A. TAYLOE -REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATING PORTION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND CHAIN LINK FENCE. Mr. W. A. Tayloe asked Council consideration in the development of his property located at the southwest corner of Nicholson Road and Valley View Lane. Mr. Tayloe stated when he purchased this property and starting to develop it he complied he thought with all the proceedures but now he finds out, after trying to pursue a plat approval, that his sub- division was never recorded. Mr. Tayloe, also, requests an agreement in the effect of reimbursement of relocating a portion of an existing building and chain link fence which is in the right-of-way of future widening of Nicholson Road, that was made by Council action of February 23, 1966. Mayor Langdon advised Mr. Tayloe that he would have to go back to the Planning and Zoning Board for his sub-division plat approval and then have it recorded. Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", honored the Council's action of February 23, 1966. Page 59 The Council agreed for City Attorney Mr. Nichols to prepare an agree- ment on the reimbursement of relocating a portion of an existing building and chain link fence as requested by Mr. Tayloe and Mr. Tayloe's agreement to dedicated some 14. 5 feet for widening of Nicholson Road when street is improved. ORDINANCE NO. 768 - CREATING LIBRARY BOARD Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", adopted the following captioned ordinance provided that on page 2 in Section 6 (e) the words "or their designee" be omitted: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A LIBRARY 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. After discussion on the procedures of library funds, a motion by Council- man Roberts, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes approved the recommendations of the Library Board, that funds received from book fines, card replacements, special gifts, and lost books be placed in the Library Special Restricted Account; that expenditures from this account be approved by the Library Board and such approval be recorded in Library Board minutes. I. H. 35E SERVICE ROAD NAMED After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", rescinded resolution made December 19, 1960, whereas naming I. H. 35E in the City limits of Farmers Branch, Lynn V. Lawther Freeway; and set a policy like the City of Dallas, naming the service roads the same as the freeway. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL ON MASTER PLAN The Council accepted the recommendations concerning the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Zoning District Map and set the date of February 18, 1969 at 7:30 P. M. for a study session on these recommendations. The Council agreed to hold a public meeting Monday night February 24, 1969 for the adoption of Master plan at 8:00 P. M. Page 60 APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT FOR SANITATION LAND FILL SITE After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution, whereas, declaring an emergency and accepting the bid of $19, 000. 00 from Browning-Ferris Machinery Company for the purchase of a crawler loader tractor for the Sanitation Department. REQUEST TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE AND EXIT AND SERVICE ROADS AT THE JOSEY - L. B. J. INTERSECTION Mayor Langdon reported of his trip to Austin seeking support in obtaining service roads between Josey Lane and Webbs Chapel along 635E (LBJ), and on-and-off ramps at Josey Lane and LBJ Freeway. Mayor Langdon stated the legislators agreed to lend their support on his request. Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution, whereas, requesting that the Texas Highway Department proceed with the planning and construction of service roads on both sides of IH 635 Between Webb Chapel Road and Josey Lane. RENTAL OF OLD CITY SHOP City Manager Dennis Spellmann reported to the Council that Mr. Don White of Don White Enterprises, Inc. Has inquired and requested to rent the property of the old city shop. Mr. White would use this for the purpose as a truck depot, servicing, repair, and storage location, and for general commercial purposes. After some discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", authorized the rental of the shop to Mr. White and authorized the Mayor to sign an agreement with Mr. White for 36 months at $100. 00. DEPOSITORY CONTRACT FOR BID After some discussion and the recommendation of the City Manager a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", authorized to proceed with bids for a 18-month contract for a city bank depository. SALE OF BONDS A discussion of the sale of bonds was held but no action was taken. LOUIS NICHOLS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", authorized City Attorney Louis Nichols to represent the City before the legislature expressing the Council's views in regards to various bills and pay part of his expense to do so. MEETING ADJOURNED Page 61 Gf~C Robe t H. 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