1969-04-21 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
April 21, 1969
7:30 P.M.
All member of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmen
City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
W. C. Roberts, Jr.
George G. Grimmer
Al Korioth
John Helms
Ed Schedler, Jr.
W. R. Linn
Dennis Spellmann
Ruth Ann Parish
H. Louis Nichols
Mayor Roberts called the meeting to order. Rev. Keith Blake of
Central Park Baptist Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilman Linn, a second by Councilman Helms,
all voting "ayes", considered and approved the minutes of April 7,
1969 Council meeting after correction of: on Page 80, last paragraph
where "all voting "ayes", " should be "Voting ayes were Councilmen
Korioth, Grimmer, Helms, Linn and voting nay Councilman Schedler.
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman Grimmer,
all voting "ayes", considered and approved the minutes of April 14, 1969
Council meeting.
PROCLAMATION - KIWANIS CLEAN UP DAY
Mayor Roberts signed a proclamation for the Kiwanis Club stating
Saturday, May 3, 1969 as Kiwanis Spring Clean-Up Day and presented
it to Quinton Johnson of the club.
PROCLAMATION - FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY
Mayor Roberts signed a proclamation proclaming Saturday, May 10, 1969
as Fire Service Recognition Day and presented it to Fire Chief R. L. Yager.
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PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS STREET PROJECT NO. 68
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing by explaining the location of the side-
walks to be constructed. The location being on Josey Lane from the north
right of way line of Valwood Parkway to the south right-of-way line of Fyke
Road; Mark Twain Drive from the east property line of Heartside Place to
the west property line of Webb Chapel Lane.
In Opposition -
Mr. Bill Wilkinson, 1839 Pleasant Run, Carrollton - stated he did
not object to the sidewalk but did object to the assessment. Mr.
Wilkinson stated he thinks the City should pay the entire amount
because the City benefits not the property owner.
Mr. O. J. Shelton, 1838 Pleasant Run, Carrollton - stated his
disapproval of the assessment.
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman Korioth,
all voting "ayes", closed the hearing.
After Council discussion on proceedures and provisions for paying the
assessment, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman
Schedler, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance no. 790:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST VARIOUS
PERSONS AND THEIR PROPERTY FOR THE PAYMENT OF A
PART OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS IN THE
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, TO-WIT: JOSEY LANE
FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF VALWOOD PARK-
WAY TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF FYKE ROAD;
MARK TWAIN DRIVE FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF
HEARTSIDE PLACE TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF WEBB
CHAPEL LANE; PROVIDING FOR THE TIME WHEN SUCH
ASSESSMENTS BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE, THE RATE OF
INTEREST, AND FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID
PROPERTY AND MAKING SAID CHARGE A PERSONAL LIABILITY
OF TIE PROPERTY OWNERS OWNING PROPERTY ABUTTING ON
SAID STREETS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Shelton still stating their objections was advised by
the Council that City Attorney Louis Nichols could give them further advice.
BOND FUND - BANK DEPOSITORY
The Council discussed the interest rate of 5 1/4% per annum on bond
monies in amount of $1, 250, 000 recently awarded by bid to Central Bank
and Trust Company.
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Mr. Steve Jordan of Central Bank and Trust stated that the bank would
pay the City the best interest they could at the time of deposit.
Mr. Fred Fahland read an article from the Dallas Morning News (April 8, 1969)
that recently the City of Ft. Worth had been able to receiNe6. 4% on some of their
funds; and, also reported that the City of Ft. Worth gives the authority to
negotiate to the City Manager.
Mr. Fred Moore stated that giving the City Manager authority to negotiate
was to much of a burden to be placed on Mr. Spellmann's back - the Council
should maintain this burden.
After Council discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by
Councilman Grimmer, authorized the City Manager to work with Mr. Steve
Jordan of Central Bank on negociations of bond monies. The motion
carried 4 to 1 with Councilmen Helms, Grimmer, Korioth, Linn voting
"aye" and Councilman Schedler voting "nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 778 - SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Mr. Olin Humphries representative from Cotton Belt Railway Company
which are developing Metropolitan Park area, asked the Council for further
consideration on their request for a railroad crossing on Inwood Road.
Mr. Humphries stated that on September 23, 1963, Ordinance No. .,230 they
Council at that time approved the two crossings.
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by
Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", adopted the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
GRANTING THE ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY
AND THE ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY OF TEXAS
THE RIGHT TO INSTALL A RAILROAD CROSSING ON INWOOD
ROAD, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
FOLSOM APARTMENT SITE PLAN APPROVED
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by
Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", approved the Robert S. Folsom
apartment site plan located in the south portion of the Farmers Branch
Shopping Center, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
STREET NAME CHANGE - DELTA TO BETA
After consideration of Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation to
change the street name Delta to Beta in the Metropolitan Commercial Park,
a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Korioth, all
voting "ayes", approved the street name change as recommended.
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TABULATION OF BIDS - TENNIS COURTS
After some discussion on warranties, performance and maintenance bonds,
on which the bids received did not qualify, a motion by Councilman Linn, a
second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", rejected bids received
and authorized to re-advertise.
ORDINANCE NO. 788 - SIGN ORDINANCE
After some discussion
Councilman Schedler,
ordinance.
a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by
all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
REGULATING ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION,
REPAIR, REMOVAL AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS; REQUIRING
LICENSES, BOND AND PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITING SIGNS IN DEFINED PLACES; PRO-
VIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS AND EXCEPTIONS; AUTHORIZING
IMPOUNDING OF CERTAIN SIGNS AND REMOVAL OF NON-
CONFORMING SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 789 - FENCE ORDINANCE
After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Council-
man Schedler, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
REGULATING THE HEIGHTS OF FENCES WITHIN THE
CITY, PROHIBITING FENCES IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200. 00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RAWHIDE CREEK DRAINAGE LAND
After some'discussion on drainage land needed located the second lot south
of Valley View Lane east of Rawhide Creek, a motion by Councilman Linn,
a second by Councilman Korioth, all voting "ayes", authorized the City
Manager to negociate for the property at a reasonable price. This property
owned by Mr. Loyd Hinton.
DISCUSSION ON SWIMMING POOL RATES
The Council had a lengthy discussion on the swimming pool rates which
the Recreation and Activities Board had recommended to change.
Mrs. Boyd Taylor, 3250 Golfing Green stated she felt 50 a person was
to high compared to last year's price.
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The Council made no change of rates as set April 7, 1969. Arrangements
for purchasing a season pass on an installment plan can be made with the
recreation director or the cashier at the city hall.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Mr. Spellmann brought to the attention of the Council the Master Plan
for fire station locations.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
City Manager Dennis Spellmann explained a recommendation to transfer some
funds from the Finance Directox He explained this was to be transferred to
the various departments to cover engineering fees and work accomplished
by City crews.
They Were;
Project From To Amount
Street Project #64 G. O. Bond Fund General $2,167.10
Street Project #62 G. O. Bond Fund General $8,466.20
Street Project #68 G. O. Bond Fund General $1, 750.00
Street Project #71 G. O. Bond Fund General $3,500.00
Sewer Project #5-37 Water Bond Fund Water $9,310.36
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Korioth,
all voting "ayes", approved the transfer of bond funds.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Linn read a letter from School Superintendent commending
the City for help on their problem of removal of garbage from the schools;
and also thanking the City for the signal light placed at Josey and Dennis.
Councilman Linn read a letter from Mrs. L. L. Ground, 2935 Amber Lane,
stating that she would like to see the Saturday night teen dances at the
Recreation Center discontinued, protesting the conduct and noise level at
such dances.
Mrs. L. L. Ground was present stating her complaint again. Mrs. Ground
and Mayor Roberts invited the rest of the Council to go to the recreation
building and listen.
Mayor Roberts read a letter from the City Attorney concerning the caseof
Hawnco, Inc. VS. City of Farmers Branch over-ruling the motion for
rehearing.
APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
After some discussion and consideration, a motion by Councilman Korioth,
a second by Councilman Grimmer, appointed Tucker Latham for a term to
expire May, 1972, and Jack Knight for a term to expire May, 1971 to the
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Planning and Zoning Board. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen
Koriorth, Grimmer, Linn voting "ayes" and Councilmen Helms, Schedler
voting "nay".
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Linn,
appointed Joe McGowan for a three (3) year term to the Planning and
Zoning Board. The motion carried 3 to 2 with Councilmen Linn, Korioth,
Grimmer voting "ayes" and Councilmen Helms, Schedler voting "nay".
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer,
all voting "ayes", appointed H. L. Eldridge, Walt Manske, Robert E.
Martin, as members of the Board of Equalization and as an alternate
member Gene Carder.
APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD
Upon a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Schedler,
all voting "ayes", appointed V. R. Brown and reappointed John Miniter
to the Library Board.
The Council expressed desire to meet with the Parks and Beautification
Board at 7:00 P.M. May 5, 1969.
WEBB CHAPEL RIGHT-OF-WAY
After some discussion on procedures of the County to proceed with the
work on Webb Chapel, a motion by Councilman Korioth, a second by
Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", agreed to sign a contract with
engineering firm Fowler and Grafe, Inc. with the Cityto guarantee
1% of contract up to $15, 000.
After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by
Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", authorized City Manager to retain
an appraiser for an appraisal to be made on the reversion clause in No. 1
Fire Station deed and an appraisal on a tract of land 11/2 acres on Josey Lane.
FIRE STATION LAND
ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motio ouncilman Korioth, a second by Councilman Helms, all
voting " e " adjourned theity Council meeting of April 21, 1969.
Mayor W-.-C. Bill" lob , Jr.
City Secretary
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