1968-07-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 1968
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Roberts, Jr.
Councilwoman Alma Broadhurst
Councilmen George Grimmer
John Helms
Acting City Manager Lyman Goodnight
City Attorney H. Louis Nichols
Acting City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Robert Langdon and Councilman Ed Schedler were
absent.
Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts called the meeting to order. J. W.
Wade gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting, July 1 were considered
and approved.
REQUEST FROM ELECTRICAL BOARD IN CHANGE OF ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE
Jack Chandler, Electrical Inspector for the City, explained
the desired change of Electrical Ordinance No. 152, Article
4-H Services. Upon discussion with Attorney Louis Nichols
found the City has never adopted the current National
Electrical Code. The last National Code was adopted in
1958. Attorney Louis Nichols recommended two things needs
to be done, first -adopt the current 1965 addition of the
National Electrical Code, second -then amend new Code
paragraph 8.
The Council suggested to Mr. Chandler to take this information
to the Electrical Board and for the Board to recommend the
adoption of the current addition of the National Electrical
Code and then Attorney Louis Nichols could prepare an
ordinance.
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JAYCEES ASKS FOR USE OF MEETING ROOM AT THE CITY SHOP
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", authorized the Jaycees to use
the meeting room in the City Shop for three Monday nights
of the month for their meetings.
PUBLICLY RECOGNIZED THE JAYCEES
The Council publicly commends the Jaycees on the fine job
they did on the Clean-up Day and the 4th of July Celebra-
tion. The Council would like to say 'thank you' to
Ken Springer, Chairman of Clean-up Day and Larry Spencer,
Chairman of the 4th of July Celebration.
TRAFFIC ON LONGMEADE
Mr. Richard Delahunty of 2943 Longmeade, discussed the
traffic problem on Longmeade. He requested stop signs
at Longmeade and Littlecrest; and Longmeade and Rawhide.
After some discussion
Director, Bud Napier,
or not if stop signs
situation.
the Council asked Public Works
to work on this and recommend whether
or warning signs would help this
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR CHANGE IN ZONING ORDINANCE
After some discussion on the time involved, a motion by
Councilwoman Broadhurst, seconded by Councilman Helms,
all voting "ayes", to set the date of the third Monday
night in August, (the 19th) for a public hearing for the
changes in our current zoning ordinance.
DATE FOR GARBAGE ELECTION AND BALLOT HEADINGS
Upon motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Helms, all voting "ayes", set the date of September 14,
as the day of the Garbage Election and put the following
three methods on the ballot as recommended by the Director
of Public Works, Bud Napier; Director of Finance, J. W. Wade;
and the Acting City Manager, Lyman Goodnight:
1. Cans at House Line
2. Sacks at House Line
3. Sacks at Curb
Finance Director, J. W. Wade, explained to the Council that
the City would send out 2 mailings to the residents explaining
the three different operations, the cost of the methods, and
the service that could or could not be rendered of the
three different operations.
Councilwoman Broadhurst requested that these 2 letters be
sent to newspapers for advertisement.
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AUDIT REPORT RECOMMENDATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", approved the recommendation of
the Auditors, Smith, Baines and Griffith to separate the
present two cash and investment funds and that cash accounts
with the depository bank be established for each fund
individually be effective as of August 1, 1968.
TEENAGERS INTEREST IN RECREATION
Miss Lynn McAfee was one of the spokesman for several teen-
agers present, her main interest along with the others was
to open the Teen Club again for the dance on Saturday nights
at the Recreation Center.
Mr. Jack Gilbert, who works with teenagers, stated they
just wanted and needed a place to go for recreation.
Upon further discussion the Council okayed to have dances
in the Recreation Building with the understanding of
responsibility, due to problems that have arose in the past.
The Council recommended that Park Director, Ernie McGowen
and Recreation Superintendent, Bill Sharp, to work with the
teenagers and see if they can organize a planned program.
WATER STORAGE TANK REPORT
A. L. Dunkelberger, representative from Pittsburgh-Des Moines
Steel Company, discussed their concern as to the City's
position regarding possible liability for liquidated damages,
the additional soil test, water for testing, and the City's
position as to prompt payment of the retainage currently
being held. After some lengthy discussion Attorney Louis
Nichols recommended that if P.D.M. did not want to proceed
to complete the contract, then, the City would notify the
Bonding Company that they are in default and then proceed
under the performance and payment bond. Attorney Nichols
advised the City would pay on completion according to the
contract and certified by the engineers.
Mr. Dunkelberger agreed to start to work on getting ready
to low test the tank.
PARK ACQUISITION OF FARMERS BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Roberts gave report that he is negotiating
with J. K. Evans for the City's appraiser and has been unable
to get in contact with School Board member Frank Lawson.
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ACCEPTED RESIGNATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMBER
Upon motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", accepted the resignation
of J. P. Morris from the Planning and Zoning Board due to
his moving to New Mexico.
A motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman
Helms, all voting "ayes", to advertise in the papers for
interested persons willing to serve on the Planning and
Zoning Board contact the City Manager's office by mail
or person.
PAYMENT APPROVED ON WATER PROJECT #53
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", approved payment to contractor
Feazell in the amount of $11,091.50 and payment to Rady and
Associates in the amount of $136.01 for the completion of
Water Project #53.
PAYMENT APPROVED ON STREET PROJECT #56
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Council-
woman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", approved payment to
Texas Bitulithic in the amount of $47,361.02 and payment
to Rady and Associates in the amount of $871.57 for the
completion of Street Project #56.
NEW CITY MANAGER HIRED
Upon the motion of Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by
Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", hired Dennis C.
Spellmann of Sulphur Springs to fill the vacancy of the
position of City Manager with a salary of being the same
as previous City Manager of $18,000 a year, with same
benefits and approved to pay his moving expenses not to
exceed $500.00.
This was a unanimous decision of the Council from the
nine applicants applied. Even though Mayor Langdon and
Councilman Schedler were not present at this Council
meeting had been in touch with the Council and expressed
their preference was Mr. Dennis Spellmann.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDEMNATION CASES
City Attorney Louis Nichols gave a report that the Attorneys
for the four condemnation cases (approved for settlement
by the Council at last Council meeting) were unaware of
the paving assessments. The clients are not wanting to
settle on the gross figures set and want $632 to approx.
$850 more each.
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Attorney Nichols and the Council discussed, all in favor,
on staying with their settlement agreed upon at last Council
meeting and to give them the time specified to pay off
these assessments and if they do not, proceed to try the
cases in 30 days time.
FUTURE PARK SITES RECOMMENDED BY THE PARK BOARD
Director of Parks, Ernie McCowen presented the following
five park sites on areas needed for park property as
recommended by the Park Board on a long range plan.
1. North of Cabell School 12 blks.
(approx. 6.6 acres)
2. West of Valwood Parkway by the Football Field
(approx. 12-15 acres for Athletic complex)
3. Northwest corner Valley View and Tom Field Road
(approx. 7-8 acres)
4. Acreage next to Gussie Field Waterworth Park
(approx. 4 acres)
5. Southwest corner Fyke Road and Webb Chapel Road
(approx. 13 acres for neighborhood Park)
The Council recommended to try to get the appraiser Lenox
Ligon for a reasonable price, get the sites appraised and
work from there.
ADJOURNED - 10:40 P.M.
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Robert H. Langdon, Mayor
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Acting City Secretary, Ruth Ann Parish
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