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1968-02-19 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL February 19, 1968 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor A. J. Airoldi Mayor Pro-Tem Addison Bradford, Jr. Councilmen George Grimmer Glen Doty Alma Broadhurst Bill Roberts, Jr. City Manager J. M. Orman City Attorney H. Louis Nichols Administrative Assistant Philip Jackson City Secretary Dorthanna Williams Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. Val McCord, Valley View Christian Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting, February 5, 1968 were considered, changed and approved. Page 29, second paragraph changed to read - "Councilman Roberts moved to appoint a committee of six members (the members to appoint a chairman) to investigate all systems and report to the Council, during the interim period sacks or cans can be used with the understanding that the people be urged to carry the sacks and/or cans to the curb line; seconded by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes"." PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN CHANGE - JOSEY SQUARE Mayor Airoldi opened the hearing to consider a request by Mr. Ronald Monesson and Dr. Ray Rose that a revised site plan be approved for the development of the property at the southeast corner of Fyke Road and Josey Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the revised site plan. Mr. Monesson presented the revised site plan and explained why they have requested a change from "C" Commercial under a special permit to include additional retail buildings, an office and medical clinic building and apartment buildings on the tract. There was no opposi- tion presented to the request. After determining that a 6-foot screening fence would be required by ordinance, Councilman Bradford Page 32 moved to close the hearing, seconded by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". Councilman Doty moved that the request be approved, seconded by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes". CONTRACT WITH ST. REGIS PAPER COMPANY Councilman Bradford stated that in his opinion this is a void con- tract and that he had not seen the contract until February 5. He then moved to declare that it is a void contract and if declared a void contract that the City Manager so instruct St. Regis Paper Company; if the City Council adopts the sack method that new bids be requested and that the low bid be complied with. Councilman Roberts said he would second the motion with some qualifications (it was also his opinion that it is a void contract), to-wit: it is with the understanding that it is nothing against the system and that nothing is done prior to the receipt of the recommenda- tions of the Garbage Study Committee he would go along with the motion if it is to make the transaction legal and what is being done is voiding the contract with St. Regis Paper Company. No action taken on this motion. Councilman Bradford moved that the contract which consists of two sections,dated October 30, 1967 be declared null and void and the City Manager so instruct St. Regis Paper Company, seconded by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". Councilman Bradford moved, if the Committee recommends the sack system and the City Council does adopt the sack procedure the City advertise for new bids and the City Council enter into a contract; seconded by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". REPORT FROM GARBAGE STUDY COMMITTEE Mr. Jerry Zekowski, Chairman, presented a report from this Committee: (1) Keep the sack system. (2) Deliver 70 sacks each six months, additional sacks, if needed before end of 6 months, to be purchased at current price and sacks to be made available at both fire stations, (3) Sacks to be picked up any where between front and rear house lines. (4) If householder chooses, sack may be placed on curb but not more than 16 hours prior to scheduled pick up. (5) Trash in cartons and/or bundles to be picked up on a limited basis at same time as regular garbage pick up; provided not greater than 4-feet in length and that they are placed on curb. Councilman Roberts remarked that he was very impressed with the Committee's work and report and gave his personal thanks for the Page 33 recommendations. He then moved that the Council accept the recom- mendations of this Committee and the City continue as the Committee suggested with the change that the sacks be picked up at the curb line with the option for pick up at the house line; seconded by Councilwoman Broadhurst. Councilwoman Broadhurst and Councilmen Roberts, Doty and Grimmer voting "ayes", Councilman Bradford voting "nay" and stating that he felt that the citizens should have been notified that the recommendations were going to be acted upon. Councilman Doty moved, if the Committee is willing to serve for another 30 to 60 days to make additional recommendation or options to the present system or any improvements to be reported to the City Manager with the City Manager reporting to the Council, that the Committee continue to function; seconded by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". Mr. Jerry Zekowski submitted his resignation from the Committee. GREEN CAB COMPANY - INCREASE TAXI CAB FARES Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", Mr. L. C. Bridges was authorized to increase the cab fares in Farmers Branch to 454", - first 1/3 mile and 10(~ - each 1/4 mile thereafter. Mr. Bridges told the Council that these are the same rates charged in Irving and Carrollton. REQUEST OF GOLDWARE AND WELMERING AND BEN CABELLERO This request involves the construction of a lined drainage channel along the north line of apartment zoned property north of the LBJ Freeway between Josey Lane and Webb Chapel Road. The ordinance reads that the channel be lined prior to issuance of the building permits and the applicants requested that it be amended to read simultaneous with construction. After much discussion Councilman Bradford moved that the developers have contracts and performance bonds prepared by their attorney for study and consideration by the City Council, seconded by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes". APPROVAL OF POLICE BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Mr. Pierre Harrell, George Dahl Architects, presented plans and specifications for Council consideration. After study and dis- cussion Councilman Bradford moved that Alternate No. 5 (Court Room) be omitted and an addendum issued that Item 5 be included in the base bid and that advertisement for bids be authorized, bids to be opened on March 7; seconded by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting " ayes" . Page 34 PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS After much study and discussion Bradford moved to authorize the nance for Council consideration recommended by the Charter Study Roberts, all voting "ayes". and some modifications, Councilman City Attorney to prepare an ordi- on the proposed amendments as Committee, seconded by Councilman ORDINANCE NO. 715 - PAYMENT TO ROLLINS AND SCHRICKEL Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,780 OUT OF THE PARK BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES FOR WORK PERFORMED IN MASTER PLANNING THE CITY PARK SYSTEM. FIRE FIGHTING CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF DALLAS Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the annual contract between the City of Farmers Branch and the County of Dallas was approved. PIPE LINE CROSSING AGREEMENT - VALWOOD PARKWAY & FRISCO RAILROAD The City Manager explained that in order to serve a water customer on Valwood Parkway west of the Frisco Railroad, a standard agree- ment was presented for Council consideration. No action was taken by the Council pending negotiations to have "30 days written notice" of termination deleted or changed to "6 months written notice." RESOLUTION - AWARD BIDS ON TRUCKS Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas, on February 15, 1968 sealed bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud for 4 - 1/2 ton pick up trucks and 1 - 1 ton truck for Street and Water Departments; that of the four (4) bids received Kenray Ford submit- ted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $6,217.96 for the 4 - 1/2 ton pick-up trucks and Vandergriff Chevrolet submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $2,777.96 for the 1 ton truck; and that the City Manager be authorized to purchase said trucks from Kenray Ford and Vandergriff Chevrolet at their bid prices; and, that these trucks be paid for as follows: Account No. Amount 1 - 1 ton truck & 1 - 1/2 ton pick up 11 Z-4 $4,436.20 1 - 1/2 ton pick up 50 Z-4 1,558.24 2 - 1/2 ton pick ups 51 Z-4 3,001.48 Page 35 RESOLUTION - AWARD BID ON TRACTOR-MOWER Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas, on February 15, 1968 sealed bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud for a tractor-mower for the Park Department; of the five (5) bids received Pool's Equipment, Inc. submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $3,238.48; that the City Manager be authorized to purchase said tractor-mower from Pool's Equipment, Inc., at the bid price; and, that this equipment be paid for out of funds previously appropriated to Account 17 Z-2. RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDEMNATIONS ON VALLEY VIEW LANE The City Manager presented a report on the condemnations for Street Project No. 62. After discussion Councilman Roberts moved to appeal the awards of Mobil - $18,000; Mrs. Dora Goldstein - $60,000 and Dr. S. M. Katz - $34,008 and to postpone the trials of Mr. L. L. Kammerer scheduled for February 20 and Mr. D. B. Knight scheduled for February 21; seconded by Councilman Doty, all voting "ayes". ADJOURNED - 11:50 P.M. J_A3xold-kl_`ayor Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary 1 Page 36