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1968-03-18 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL March 18, 1968 All members of the City Council were Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmen City Manager Administrative Assistant Director of Finance present: A. J. Airoldi Addison Bradford, Jr. George Grimmer Glen Doty Alma Broadhurst Bill Roberts, Jr. J. M. Orman Philip Jackson J. W. Wade Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. Wade gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes were considered and approved: Regular Meeting, March 4, 1968; Special Meeting, March 9, 1968; Special Meeting, March 11, 1968. CITY DEPOSITORY - OPEN BIDS Upon a motion by Councilman Doty, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes" except Councilman Bradford who abstained be- cause he was a director of the bank, the Council moved to formal- ize a depository contract (items 1 through 6) with Central Bank and Trust Company. Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Doty, the Council approved acceptance of the offer of Central Bank and Trust Company to buy certificates of deposit. Councilwoman Broadhurst and Councilmen Grimmer and Doty voting "ayes", Council- man Roberts voting "nay" and Councilman Bradford abstaining. ORDINANCE NO. 721 - ISSUE $30,000 REFUNDING BONDS Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, a second by Councilman Roberts., all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed authorizing the issuance of $30,000 Refunding Bonds. 1 Page 47 ORDINANCE NO. 722 - PAYMENT TO FISCAL AGENT Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE FISCAL AGENT'S FEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECENT SALE OF REVENUE BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE APPROPRIATE BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES. ORDINANCE NO. 723 - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY CHARTER Upon-a. motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Doty, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE VOTERS AT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 20, 1968, DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACE AND HOURS OF VOTING, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND MAKING THIS ORDINANCE NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR RECREATION CENTER ENLARGEMENT After study and discussion Councilwoman Broadhurst moved to approve the plans as presented by Harry Hoover and Ted Jones, Architects, and to authorize advertisement for bids; seconded by Councilman Doty, all voting "ayes". ORDINANCE NO. 724 - PARK PROJECT NO. P-13 Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Bradford, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordi- nance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,830 OUT OF THE PARK BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE ARCHITECT'S FEES FOR DESIGNING AN ADDITION TO THE SHOWMAN PARK RECREATION CENTER. RESOLUTION - AWARD BID - STREET PROJECT NO. 62 Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas, on January 26, 1968 sealed bids were received, publicly opened and read aloud for the paving of Valley View Lane between Tom Field Road and the Frisco Railroad; of the three bids received, Texas Bitulithic Company submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $564,413; that Texas Bitulithic Company be awarded the contract on the basis of their low bid; that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract; and, that this project be known as Street Project No. 62. Page 48 ORDINANCE NO. 728 - STREET PROJECT NO. 62 Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordi- nance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 OUT OF THE STREET IMPROVE- MENT BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES TO STREET PROJECT NO. 62 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS WITH WHICH TO PAY A PORTION OF THE ENGINEERING AND RIGHT-OF-WAY COSTS ON VALLEY VIEW LANE BETWEEN TOM FIELD ROAD AND THE FRISCO RAILROAD. RESOLUTION - AWARD BID - GARBAGE BAG HOLDERS Upon a motion by Councilman Doty, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst; Councilwoman Broadhurst and Councilmen Doty and Grimmer voting "ayes", Councilmen Bradford and Roberts voting "nays", a resolution was passed whereas, on March 14, 1968 sealed bids were received and then opened and publicly read aloud for furnishing 6,700 bag holders; that of the three bids received, St. Regis Paper Company submitted the lowest and best bid at $4.50 per holder; that the bid of the St. Regis Paper Company of $4.50 per holder be accepted for a total cost of $30,150; that payment for the above be made from Account No. 13 B-6. RESOLUTION - AWARD BID - GARBAGE REFUSE BAGS Upon a motion by Councilman Doty, a second by Councilman Grimmer; Councilwoman Broadhurst, Councilmen Doty, Grimmer and Roberts voting "ayes", Councilman Bradford voting "nay", a resolution was passed whereas, on March 14, 1968 sealed bids were received and then opened and publicly read aloud for furnishing 910,000 garbage refuse bags; of the four bids received, St. Regis Paper Company submitted the lowest and best bid at 94' per bag; that the bid of the St. Regis Paper Company of 96, per bag be accepted for a total of 455,000 bags at a cost of $40,950; and, that pay- ment for the above be made from Account 13 B-6. ORDINANCE NO. 725 - ABANDON LATARTE DRIVE Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ABANDONING THE PUBLIC STREET AS MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE ONLY IN SO FAR AS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THAT PORTION OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BELONGING TO THE CITY Page 49 OF FARMERS BRANCH; PROVIDING THAT SAID ABANDONMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A QUIT CLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF SAID ORDINANCE IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", a letter of resignation from this Commission was accepted from Paul Brevig. ORDINANCE NO. 726 - POLICE STATION PROJECT NO. PS-3 Upon a motion by Councilman Doty, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $292,250 OUT OF THE POLICE STATION BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE BUILDING AT MARSH AND VALLEY VIEW LANES. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS Upon a motion by Councilman Doty, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", the Council authorized advertisement for bids on compressor, cylinders and air masks for the Fire Department. PAYMENT TO LENOX LIGON - APPRAISER - STREET PROJECT NO. 56 Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", payment of $990.00 was authorized to Mr. Ligon on Street Project No. 56, Valley View Lane from Tom Field Road through Webb Chapel Road intersection. RESOLUTION - AWARD BID - WATER PROJECT NO. W-53 Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas, on March 1, 1968 sealed bids were received and then opened and publicly read aloud for the installation of approximately 683 feet of 12-inch water line in Valwood Parkway from the present terminus of the main near I.H. 35E to a point 408 feet, more or less, west of the Frisco Railroad; of the four bids received, Feazell Construction Company submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $10,763.10; that Feazell Construction Company be awarded the contract for this work on the basis of their bid of $10,763.10; that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and, that this pro- ject be known as Water Project No. W-53. Page 50 1 1 1 ORDINANCE NO. 727 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-53 Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordi- nance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,600 OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 683 FEET OF 12-INCH WATER MAIN IN VALWOOD PARKWAY TO A POINT 408 FEET, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF THE FRISCO RAILROAD. CABELLERO AND GOLDWARE & WELMERING AGREEMENTS After discussion on the agreements presented by the above to allow deviation in the construction of a lined drainage channel along the north line of their apartment zoned property, Council- woman Broadhurst moved to deny the request, seconded by Council- man Doty, all voting "ayes". AGREEMENT WITH RIDGEVIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Councilwoman Broadhurst moved to accept a 20-foot wide strip 270 feet long, containing 5400 square feet, from the above church for widening of Marsh Lane in exchange for no assessment against the property; seconded by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes". DENY CLAIM BY GENERAL MAX J. VOLCANSEK Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the Council denied a claim by General Volcansek for damages incurred when a tree limb fell on his automobile on Marsh Lane. CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", Mayor Airoldi was tract with Municipal Code Corporation ordinances. a second by Councilman Doty, authorized to sign a con- for codifying the City's ADJOURNED - 10:30 P.M. iro Mayor i J Wade, Director of Finance Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary Page 51