1968-05-06 CC MinutesL
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FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 1968
The following members
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmen
of the City
City Manager
Administrative Assistant
City Attorney
City Secretary
Councilman Helms
Council were present:
Robert H. Langdon
Bill Roberts, Jr.
George Grimmer
Alma Broadhurst
Ed Schedler
J. M. Orman
Philip Jackson
H. Louis Nichols
Dorthanna Williams
was absent.
Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order. Mr. Orman gave the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a Special Meeting, April 22, 1968 were considered
and approved.
PROPOSED EASTMAN KODAK DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Bill Campbell, Jr., Campbell Company, Realtors, was present
to discuss the possibility of Eastman Kodak purchasing and de-
veloping 17.2 acres of land on the LBJ Freeway near Ford Road
and a development corporation, Mr. Campbell personally owning
one-half the capital stock, purchasing and developing the remain-
ing 42 acres. Mr. Campbell explained that another location is
being considered and he asked that the Council give some financial
consideration to this development. Mr. Campbell presented a
letter (which he had written to Eastman) setting out restrictions
on the development which was made a part of the record.
After much discussion on what the City could do to encourage this
development, it was agreed that the following utilities would be
installed by the City: 12" water main $40,300; connecting loop
water line $22,500; 12" trunk sewer main $18,200 and an
8" lateral sewer line $6,400. In a discussion on the City's
policy of requiring that the drainage channel through the property
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be paved, it was agreed that the City would require that only
the bottom of the channel be paved by the developer.
Councilman Roberts moved that the Council commit the City to
spend approximately $87,000 on the installation of utilities and
grant these considerations as proposed contingent upon the pur-
chase of the land by Eastman Kodak Company and suggest that the
Planning and Zoning Commission call a public hearing for the
purpose of considering the proper zoning for the development;
seconded by Councilman Schedler. Councilwoman Broadhurst and
Councilmen Roberts and Schedler voting "ayes", Councilman Grimmer
voting "nay".
PLANS FOR REMODELING PRESENT POLICE BUILDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Yager presented these plans, as prepared by Moffatt D. Adams,
Architect, for Council consideration and approval. After study
Councilman Roberts moved approval of the plans, seconded by
Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes".
ORDINANCE NO. 734 - FIRE STATION PROJECTS NOS. FS-14, 13 & 10
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance
was passed:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS OUT OF THE FIRE STATION BOND
FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVE TO VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT PROJECTS,
VIZ: $10,239 TO FIRE STATION NO. 3 (FS-10), $262.50 TO THE FIRE
DRILL TOWER (FS-13), AND $1,312.50 FOR REMODELING PRESENT POLICE
BUILDING (FS-14) .
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Mr. Earnie McCown, Parks and Recreation Director, presented plans
for developing and equipping the City's parks. He submitted a
list of equipment needed and the estimated costs - a total of
$6,784. Councilman Roberts moved authorization to advertise for
bids for equipment and an alternate for equipment plus installa-
tion, seconded by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes".
Councilman Roberts moved authorization to advertise for bids for
back stops for two (2) Little League fields, seconded by Council-
woman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes".
REQUEST FOR FENCE IN FLOOD EASEMENT - 12407 VERONICA CIRCLE
Mrs. Blackwood was present for Council action on her request for
a fence. A report from Powell and Powell Engineers was studied
with regards to damage upon neighboring properties. After dis-
cussion, Councilwoman Broadhurst moved to allow the installation
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of a fence provided Mrs. Blackwood would agree to remove it at
her expense, at Council request, if it caused trouble in imped-
ing flood flow, seconded by Councilman Roberts. Councilwoman
Broadhurst and Councilmen Grimmer and Roberts voting "ayes",
Councilman Schedler voting "nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 735 - APPROPRIATE & RELEASE VARIOUS BOND FUNDS
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance
was passed:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNT OF THE UNDERRUN OF WATER
PROJECT NO. W-40; RELEASING THIS AMOUNT FROM W-40 AND RETURNING
IT TO THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES AND APPROPRIA-
TING FUNDS TO THREE GENERAL BOND FUND PROJECTS FROM THE
APPROPRIATE RESERVE ACCOUNT.
PROCEDURE FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Roberts, all voting "ayes", the following was the procedure
set by the Council: (1) trash and leaves in disposable containers
and garbage in sacks to be placed at the side of the house, (2)
tree limbs placed at curb line and (3) 70 sacks furnished each
household.
PUBLIC REFERENDUM ON GARBAGE - NOVEMBER 2, 1968
Saturday, November 2, 1968 was the date set for a public referen-
dum on the garbage collection method by motion of Councilman
Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes".
PARTICIPATION ON WATER MAIN EXTENSION - MORAN APARTMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", it was agreed that the City will
participate in the cost of this installation upon completion of
the project.
SET MEETING WITH RESIDENTS OF STRINGFELLOW ADDITION
Monday, May 13, 1968 at 7:30 p.m. was the date and time set for
a meeting with the residents of the Stringfellow Addition. The
meeting to be at the First Baptist Church in the addition.
APPLICATIONS FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
The Council agreed to interview applicants for the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission between
6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on May 13 at the City Hall.
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REQUEST FOR TWO-WAY SERVICE ROAD
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", the City Manager was instructed to
contact the District Highway Engineer in an attempt to have the
west service road (I.H. 35-E) made a two-way road north of Forest
Lane.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - TAPE RECORDER & PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Schedler, all voting "ayes", the Council authorized advertising
for bids for a tape recorder and a public address system for
City Council meetings.
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the Council authorized advertising
for bids for an official City newspaper.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVING VALWOOD PARKWAY
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", the Director of Public Works was
instructed to prepare plans and specifications for widening and
improving Valwood Parkway.
SIDEWALKS ON FYKE ROAD
The City Manager was instructed to make a report on the feasibility
of sidewalks on Fyke Road and on the west side of Josey Lane north
of Farmers Branch Lane.
EGRESS AND INGRESS TO LBJ FREEWAY AT JOSEY LANE
The City Manager was instructed to work with the Texas Highway
Department to get egress and ingress ramps on the east side of
Josey Lane at the LBJ Freeway.
WITHHOLD BUILDING PERMIT - APARTMENTS - FARMERS BRANCH SHOPPING
CENTER
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the City was instructed to with-
hold the issuance of a building permit for the apartments in
the Farmers Branch Shopping Center until such time as public
hearings can be held and to direct the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission to hold a public hearing regarding zoning classification
on the apartment area.
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", Fire Chief Yager was authorized
to purchase approximately $500 of fire works and to secure a
bond and insurance for the Fourth of July celebration. Mayor
Langdon appointed Mrs. Larry Spencer to organize activities and
to contact various civic organizations.
WATER PROJECT NO. W-38 - NOR-TEX CONTRACTORS, INC.
Attorney Louis Nichols requested instructions from the Council
on the method of completing this project on which the contractor
has defaulted. Councilman Roberts moved that Mr. Nichols nego-
tiate with the surety company, Pacific Indemnity Group, to com-
plete the project, seconded by Councilman Grimmer, all voting
"ayes".
REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Councilman Schedler was appointed to represent the City in the
North Texas Council of Governments and the North Texas Regional
Planning Commission.
NAME NEW PARK - DENNIS LANE AND RICHLAND
Councilwoman Broadhurst moved to name this park the "William L.
Cox Memorial Park" if it is favorable with his family, seconded
by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes".
ADJOURNED - 11:50 P.M.
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Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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