1968-06-17 CC MinutesFARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
June 17, 1968
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilwoman
Councilman
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Acting City Manager
City Attorney
Acting City Secretary
Councilman Schedler was
Robert H. Langdon
Bill Roberts, Jr.
Alma Broadhurst
George Grimmer
John Helms
Lyman Goodnight
H. Louis Nichols
J. W. Wade
absent.
Mayor Langdon called the meeting to order. Councilman Helms
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting, June 3 and the minutes of a
special meeting, May 29 were considered, corrected and approved
as follows upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, and seconded
by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes".
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Reads: The minutes of a regular meeting
May 20, were considered, corrected as follows upon a motion
by Councilman Grimmer, and seconded by Councilman Helms, all
voting "ayes".
HEARING ON APARTMENTS IN FARMERS BRANCH SHOPPING CENTER
Mayor Langdon opened the hearing by letter from Mr. Newman Smith,
School Superintendent, regarding the student load created by
the addition of apartments in the area. Mr. Nichols, City
Attorney, read a letter regarding the legality of changing the
Fire Zone classification as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Mr. Napier, City Engineer, discussed the
present site plan.
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Mr. R. L. Johnson, 2857 Selma, read a statement of the Home-
owners Association against the addition of apartments in the
area. Mr. Joe Gray spoke for the Developer and stated they
would work with the City in the development of the Apartments.
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No action was taken other than to wait a new site plan from
the Developer which has the approval of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Engineer.
pire in May, 1970.
APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst and seconded by Council-
man Helms, all voting "ayes", the following were appointed to
the Library Board: Mrs. Joyce Springer, Mrs. Genevieve Abel,
Mrs. Doris Materka, and Mrs. Nancy Johnson whose term will ex-
Mr. John Miniter was also appointed for a one year term.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Helms,
all voting "ayes", the following were appointed to the Board of
Adjustments for a two year term: Mr. Sid Shaw, Mr. Ken Wallace,
Mr. James O'Neill and Mr. Ken Leckie.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF APPEALS
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", the following appointments were
made: Mr. Ronald Franklin, Builder, and Mr. James Woodworth,
Architect, were appointed for a one year term. Mr. James Lewis,
Electrical, and Mr. Phillip Sizer for a two year term. Mr. Bob
McCord for a three year term.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Grimmer all voting "ayes", the following were appointed to the
Board of Equalization for a one year term: Mr. Paul Gross,
Mr. Bob Hackney, Mr. Ron Johnson and Mr. Bob Martin as alternate.
The dates of July 2nd and 3rd were set for hearings by the Board
of Equalization.
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF PIKE STREET
Mr. Napier, City Engineer, gave a report on the value of the
proposed Pike Street extension and after discussion, Council-
woman Broadhurst moved to accept plan B-1 and begin negotiations
for right-of-way, seconded by Councilman Grimmer,all voting
"ayes".
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CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 255 - SWIMMING POOLS
After some discussion this item was tabled for future consider-
ation.
SET DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Helms, all voting "ayes; this item was sent back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to investigate the release of
the Deed Restrictions on Lots 9, 8, 7 and west one-half of
6, Valley View Addition No. 1. After determining the status
of the Deed Restrictions the Planning and Zoning Commission
will make a further recommendation to the Council.
CONSIDER BIDS ON BACK STOPS - LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS
Only one bid was received, Cox Fence Company for $1,304.00, each
which was rejected.
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate three separate bids for two back stops and bonnets
in Cox Park and one bonnet in Showman Park. The back stops not
to exceed $1,000.00 and the bonnets not to exceed $800.00.
PROPOSED DIRT WORK ON COX PARK
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Helms, all voting "ayes" approval was given to A & R Paving Co.
for approximately three days work at $225.00 a day.
PAVING AND EXTENDING PARKING LOT AT DON SHOWMAN PARK
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman Helms,
all voting "ayes", approval was given to accept three alternate
bids; asphalt, asphalt and concrete, concrete.
REPORT ON VALLEY VIEW LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY
A letter from Derrell Johnson, Rady and Associates, Inc., was
read giving the status of certain parcels of land.
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Helms, all voting "ayes", the following were refered to the
City Attorney for condemnation: Mobil Oil Corporation,
Mrs. Dora Goldstein, L. L. Kammerer and Pollman and Fonberg.
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", the offer of $4,300.00 by Sinclair
was accepted.
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Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst all voting "ayes", the offer made by D. B. Knight
of $2,812.50 plus moving garage was held until cost of moving
the garage was determined.
EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", a salary increase was granted
all City Employees as set forth in the Assignment of Classes.
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", a salary increase of 3/ was
given each Department Head.
SALE OF FIRE TRUCK AT PUBLIC AUCTION JULY FOURTH
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", authorized the sale of the 1947
Fire Truck.
APPROVE FIREWORKS BOND FOR PERMIT
Councilman Grimmer made a motion to approve the Bond, a second
by Councilman Roberts, all voting "ayes".
APPOINT COMMITTEE TO MEET WITH SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE ON
FARMERS BRANCH PROPERTY REGARDING POSSIBLE PURCHASE
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", the following committee was
appointed: Mr. Roddy Johnson from the Park Board, Councilman
Bill Roberts and Councilman George Grimmer from the Council.
AUDIT BY SMITH, BAINES, GRIFFITH
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", appointed Smith, Baines and
Griffith to audit cash and contracts outstanding, and to make
recomendations on deposit of Funds for the fee of $500.00.
DISCUSS CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP JUNE 29th
Mr. Ken Springer reported to the Council the plans for the clean-
up campaign and received the approval of the Council to use City
trucks with drivers and to provide telephone service on that
date.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR DEPOSITORY
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", passed a resolution authorizing the
signatures of Director of Finance, J. W. Wade and Acting City
Manager, Lyman Goodnight for the Municipal Depository and other
Banks where deposits are made and withdrawn.
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ADJOURNED - 10:15 P.M.
Robert H. Lan on,~ ayor
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