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1968-06-03 CC MinutesF,1 1 1 FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL June 3, 1968 All members of the City Council were present: Mayor Robert H. Langdon Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Roberts, Jr. Councilmen George Grimmer John Helms Alma Broadhurst Ed Schedler City Manager J. M. Orman City Attorney H. Louis Nichols City Secretary Dorthanna Williams Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order. Councilman Helms gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting, May 20 were considered, corrected and approved as follows upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Helms; Councilmen Grimmer, Helms, Roberts and Schedler voting "ayes", Councilwoman Broadhurst voting "nay". Resolution - Award Bid - Official Newspaper - Reads: of the four, bids received, The Suburban News of Farmers Branch, Texas submitted the best bid;" - changed to read: "of the four bids received, the Council accepted the bid of the Suburban News." ORDINANCE NO. 737 - PROHIBITING MOTOR VEHICLES IN CITY PARKS, ETC. Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO DRIVE AND OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE, MOTOR CYCLE, MOTOR BIKE OR OTHER MOTOR DRIVEN PASSENGER VEHICLE IN ANY CITY PARK EXCEPT ON REGULARLY DESIGNATED STREETS AND ROADWAYS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Page 76 I/ / . I r ACCEPT STORM SEWER EASEMENT FROM MRS. DYER Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the Council accepted a storm sewer easement across a 1.11 acre tract of land located in the S.A. & M.G.R.R. Company Survey, Abstract No. 1418, Dallas County, Texas from Mrs. Tompie Dyer. VALWOOD PARKWAY WIDENING Mr. F. L. Napier, Director of Public Works, reported that the extimated cost of widening Valwood Parkway from Josey Lane to I.H. 35 E is $80,610.00. A discussion was held on this estimate vs an estimate by Mr. Roy Pack, Bid D Asphalt Company, of $60,000 from Webb Chapel Road to I.H. 35 E. No formal action was made by the Council. SIDEWALKS ON FYKE ROAD Mr. Napier made a report on the cost and feasibility of building wooden walks on Fyke Road, approximate cost - $4,195. Mr. Nichols, City Attorney, advised that city funds cannot be spent on this project inasmuch as the street right-of-way is situated entirely in the City of Carrollton. After discussion Mayor Langdon requested that city employees and Mr. Larry Spencer work with property owners on Fyke Road for a solution to this problem. RESOLUTION - PARK PROJECT NO. 15 - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas, on May 31, 1968 sealed bids were received, opened publicly and read aloud for playground equipment for the various parks in the city; that none of the bids in total were considered lowest and best; that the following companies were awarded bids in the following amounts: Game Time, Inc. $3,022 Giant Manufacturing Company 1,023 Paul E. Allen Company, Inc. 727 0. H. Hoffmyre 2,357 Total $7,129 that the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase said play- ground equipment from the above companies in the above amounts; and, that this playground equipment be paid for out of funds appropriated to Park Project No. 15. 1 Page 77 ORDINANCE NO. 738 - PARK PROJECT NO. 15 Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes", the following captioned ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,129.00 OUT OF THE PARK BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES TO PARK PROJECT NO. 15 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PARKS. REPORT FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mr. Roddy Johnson, Chairman, discussed plans and projects with the City Council. After this discussion Mayor Langdon appointed Councilman Helms to work with the Park Board in expediting all phases of park projects. APARTMENTS - FARMERS BRANCH SHOPPING CENTER The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the area proposed for apartments in the Farmers Branch Shopping Center be returned to the First Fire District. Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", this item was tabled until June 17 and the Council instructed that a notice of hearing be published in the official newspaper of the city. REQUEST BY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mr. Fred Fahland, Chairman, presented a request that the City Council instruct the Plan Commission to take action to re-instate the master zoning plan, to hold whatever meetings and zoning hear- ings they deem necessary to accomplish this and to bring their findings and recommendations to the City Council for final approval. Councilwoman Broadhurst moved authorization of this request, seconded by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes". AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", Mayor Langdon was authorized to sign an agree- ment between the City of Farmers Branch and the above named com- pany for testing services on the new police building located at Valley View and Marsh Lanes. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC ADDRESS & RECORDING SYSTEM - AWARD BID Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas, Page 78 on May 31, 1968 bids were received for the furnishing of a public address and recording system for the Council Room; of the three bids received, Bauer Audio Video, Inc. of Dallas, Texas submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of $1,112.30; that the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase said sound equipment from Bauer Audio Video, Inc. at their bid price; and, that this equipment be paid for from Account No. 1 Z-2. ORDINANCE NO. 739 - TRANSFER FUNDS - GFR TO ACCOUNT NO. 1 Z-2 Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the following ordinance was passed: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF $1,112.30 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO ACCOUNT NO. 1 Z-2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PUBLIC ADDRESS AND RECORDING SYSTEM FOR THE COUNCIL ROOM WATER PROJECT NOS. W-37 AND W-38 - HUD PROJECTS Mr. Bob King, Rady and Associates, Inc., presented reports to the Council on the elevated water tower and the pump station at Belt Line Road and Marsh Lane. The Council accepted the report for further study. Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", Mayor Langdon was authorized to sign a contract with Low Cost Form and Supply Company of Dallas, Texas to complete the Nor-Tex contract at cost plus 15%. EXTENSION OF PIKE STREET After discussion with Mr. Napier on extending Pike Street eastward to Bee Street, the Council instructed Mr. Napier to make a report on the advantages, and of what value, the extension will be to the city. CONTRACT WITH COMUNICON OF FORT WORTH, INC. Mr. Jim Little of this company presented a proposal to review the telephone system in city buildings. Councilman Roberts declared a financial interest in the company and abstained from discussion. Councilman Schedler moved to submit the contract to the City Attor- ney for review and to engage Comunicon for this service, seconded by Councilwoman Broadhurst. Councilwoman Broadhurst and Councilman Schedler voting "ayes", Councilmen Grimmer and Helms voting "nays", Councilman Roberts abstaining. Mayor Langdon broke the tie by voting "aye". Motion carried. Page 79 REFERENDUM ON GARBAGE COLLECTION METHOD After a discussion on changing the date set for this referendum, Councilman Grimmer moved to leave the date as November 2, 1968, seconded by Councilman Roberts; Councilwoman Broadhurst, Council- men Grimmer, Helms and Roberts voting "ayes", Councilman Schedler voting "nay". RESIGNATION OF CITY MANAGER J. M. ORMAN Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Schedler, the resignation of Mr. Orman was accepted as of August 1, 1968 and to be relieved of all duties as of June 4, 1968. Council- woman Broadhurst and Councilmen Roberts, Schedler and Helms voting "ayes", Councilman Grimmer voting "nay". Councilman Roberts moved that Lyman Goodnight be appointed as Acting City Manager, seconded by Councilman Schedler. Council- woman Broadhurst and Councilmen Roberts and Schedler voting "ayes", Councilmen Grimmer and Helms voting "nays". Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, the salary of Mr. Goodnight as Acting City Manager was fixed at $1,005 per month, all voting "ayes". ADJOU ED Robert H. Langdon, M r i Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary H. Louis Nichols, City Attorney Page 80