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1968-08-05 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL August 5, 1968 The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Robert H. Langdon Councilwoman Alma Broadhurst Councilmen George Grimmer John,Helms Director of Public Works F. L. Napier City Attorney Lawrence Jackson City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Roberts and Councilman Ed Schedler were absent. Mayor Langdon called the meetingto order. Dr. Al Sandstrom, Assistant Pastor, Central Park Baptist Church gave the invo- cation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of a regular meeting, July 15, were considered and corrected as follows upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes". -Read: On the fifth line from the bottom of page 93 should read "to load test the tank" not "to low test the tank". The minutes of a special meeting, August 1, were considered and corrected as follows upon a motion by Councilwoman Broad- hurst, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes". -Reads: On the last line of page 97 should read "bid was not accepted by not meeting certain specifications" not "bid was accepted by not meeting certain specifications". APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", removed Ken Wallace from the Board of Appeals. Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", appointed Ken Wallace to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board. 98 ORDINANCE NO. 741 -AMENDING ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE NO. 152 AND ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Upon motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 152, THE ELECTRICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECT- RICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, AS AMENDED TO DATE, AS THE APPROVED STANDARD BY CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH; AND BY AMENDING SUB- PARAGRAPH (8) OF SUBPARAGRAPH h, OF ARTICLE 4 OF SECTION XI, RULES AND REGULATIONS, BY REGULATING THE LOCATION OF THE SERVICE ENTRANCE SWITCHES OR SERVICE EQUIPMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2644 VALLEY VIEW LANE OF STREET PROJECT NO. 56 After some discussion on the deed restrictions and zoning on property mentioned above, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", tabled this item to obtain further information. ASSESSMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2736 VALLEY VIEW LANE OF STREET PROJECT NO. 56 Dr. Larrabee presented his request to the Council that if he was to be assessed for commercial property that he would like to have it zoned commercial. The property is zoned residential 11R-5" with special permit for medical clinic. It was suggested to check around other cities to see if they have an in between zoning of commercial and residential. The Council referred this matter back to the Planning and Zoning Board for recommendation to clearify zoning for assessment. AWARD CONTRACT FOR STREET PROJECT NO. 64 There were two bids presented that were opened on July 26, at 2:00 P.M. -Uvalde Construction Company in the amount of $170,460.80 with 90 Working Days and Texas Bitulithic Company in the amount of $176,369.90 with 100 Working Days. After some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes", tabled this matter until the Public Works Director could find out from the Uvalde Construction Company if the City could take portions out of the bid without obligations of the whole contract. 99 APPOINTMENT OF GARBAGE ELECTION JUDGE A motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", appointed Jerry Zekowski as Election Judge for the Garbage Election to be held Septem- ber 14. PROPOSED PLANS FOR SIDEWALKS AROUND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Director of Parks and Recreation, Ernie McCown presented plans for sidewalks around playground equipment at Don Showman Park, Dutch Village Park, Town North Park and Squire Place Park. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", approved Park Director to advertise for bids for sidewalks around the playground equipment in the parks mentioned. Mr. Ken Springer requested free use of the lights at Don Showman Park at night. The Council referred him to the Park Director. ORDINANCE NO. 742 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE WATER AND SEWER REFUND FOR PROJECTS W-56 AND S-34 Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Grimmer, all voting "ayes", approved payment of statement to Beck Companies by passing the following captioned ordin- ance: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF INSTALLING A 18-INCH WATER LINE INSTEAD OF AN 8-INCH LINE ALONG VALLEY VIEW LANE AND A SEWER MAIN ACROSS THE J. E. BUSH TRACT: MAKING PRO- VISIONS FOR THE CITY TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE IN COST AND APPROPRIATING $11,924.35 OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPRO- PRIATED RESERVE TO WATER PROJECT NO. W-56 AND APPROPRIATING $7,283.00 OUT OF THE SEWER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVE TO SEWER PROJECT NO. S-34. ORDINANCE NO. 743 -ABANDON 15-FEET IN CRESTPARK CLUB ESTATES Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ABANDONING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 10, CRESTBROOK CLUB ESTATES, FIRST SECTION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE INSOFAR AS APPLI- CABLE TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BELONGING TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 100 TABLED ITEMS 11, 12 AND 13 ON AGENDA Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Helms, all voting "ayes", tabled the three items listed below in order to give Mr. Spellmann, City Manager, time to study into these subjects. 1. AUTHORIZE AQUISITION OF PUMP STATION SITE IN VICINITY OF ALPHA AND INWOOD ROADS - APPROX. 1.25 ACRES 2. AUTHORIZE TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 12" HEADER TO CONNECT EXISTING DALLAS TAPS ON DENTON DRIVE. 3. AUTHORIZE TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A 1.5 MILLION GALLON ELEVATED STORAGE TANK ON MARSH LANE AND VALLEY VIEW LANE AND A 18" FEEDER MAIN ON VALLEY VIEW LANE WEST TO CRESTPARK. WATER RIGHTS FROM AUBREY RESERVOIR After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", authorized the City Manager to proceed with discussions with the cities of Dallas and Denton in securing some water rights from the Aubrey Reservoir located north of Garza Little-Elm Lake. REPORTS FROM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Traffic on Longmeade - Stop signs will be put up for a 60 day trial period on Longmeade and Rawhide to see if this is the answer to the problem. Sidewalk on Josey Lane from Farmers Branch Lane to Farmers Branch Shopping Center - On conversation with Mr. Pollman of Northwood Homes, developer of this area, are not wanting to put in the whole sidewalk but would consider helping. The Council advised Public Works Director to get the cost of the sidewalk and negociate with Mr. Pollman on this. School Crossing on Josey Lane Vicinity of Rawhide Creek The most feasible crossing location on Josey appears to be a point just south of the culvert at Rawhide Creek, but north of the Golfing Green intersection, A motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilwoman Broad- hurst, all voting "ayes", authorized the Public Works Director to work out the problems on the installation of temporary sidewalks and go to work. Valley View Right-of-Way After some discussion on the appraisals of the Valley View 101 Right-of-Way, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", approved the recommendation of Attorney Bob Baker to settle the con- demnation case on Mobil Oil Company in the amount of $2,500.00. ORDINANCE NO. 744 ABANDONMENT OF EASEMENT-PARKWAY NORTH AnnTTTnM Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by Council- man Helms, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS ABANDONING A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 3, PARKWAY NORTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE INSOFAR AS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BELONGING TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. REQUEST FROM BAPTIST FOUNDATION The Baptist Foundation presented by mail and earlier conver- sation with Public Works Director, F. L. Napier, and Mayor Langdon a request for City participation in drainage and paving improvements relating to Valley View Place Industrial Subdivision. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", authorized to reimburse Baptist Foundation as to prior commitments as to install a 72" storm sewer across the Dyer property, a storm sewer in existing portion of Havenhurst and 362 linear feet of concrete channel lining along the railroad in the amount of $23,349.80. Upon a motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilman Grimmer, all voting "ayes", tabled action on paving of Haven- hurst. ELM FORK TRINITY FLOODWAY Mayor Langdon and Mrs. Tompie Dyer presented to the Council up-to-date status from Congressman Jim Wright regarding the Elm Fork Trinity floodway proposal and the future improve- ment of the L.B.J. Freeway west. HAWNCO PROPERTY Mayor Langdon presented information to the Council concerning the Hawnco property. Mr. Hawn has stated to Mayor Langdon that his company is considering very seriously about changing his proposed apartment site to the location of Marsh Lane and Valley View. He also stated that the present location 102 for apartments may be available for a city park or a future school site. Mayor Langdon did avise Mr. Hawn that his next step would be to make application for change of zoning. INTRODUCTION OF CITY MANAGER Mayor Langdon introduced to the audience City Manager, Dennis Spellmann which will take over his duties August 15. THIRTY MINUTES EARLIER Beginning next meeting the City Manager, the Mayor and the Council, if desire, will be available 30 minutes before the Council meetings for discussions on problems and concerns of the City. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Council- man Helms, all votinglayes", adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. d./ FB R ert H. Langd n, or iuLth ZAnn Parish, City Secretary 1 103