1968-08-19 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 1968
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Robert H. Langdon
Mayor Pro Tem
Bill Roberts, Jr.
Councilwoman
Alma Broadhurst
Councilmen
George Grimmer
John Helms
Ed Schedler, Jr.
City Manager
Dennis Spellmann
City Attorney
H. Louis Nichols
City Secretary
Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Langdon called the meeting
gave the invocation.
to order. Councilman Helms
MAYOR'S AWARDS
Mayor Langdon presented to Larry
Spencer and Ken Springer
the first Mayor's awards.- Larry
Spencer was presented the
award for planning and making the
4th of July celebration
a success. Ken Springer was presented the award for the
success of the clean-up day campaign.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting, August 5, were considered
and approved by motion of Councilman Grimmer, a second by
Councilman Helms, all voting "ayes".
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGES
Mayor Langdon excused himself from this hearing due to the
fact that his firm is in charge of the leasingcE two
shopping centers.
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts opened the hearing. Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, Fred Fahland, presented the
proposed changes of the zoning ordinance recommended by the
Commission. There was quite a lengthy discussion on the
pros and cons on the proposed changes.
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Mr. Ran Holman, representative of Robert S. Folsom, et al,
was concerned on the effect this might have on their site
plan that has recently been approved. The Council advised
that a saving clause on existing site plans could be added
to the ordinance.
Mr. Gerald Pointer was also interested in the saving clause.
Mr. George Cotton was very objective to Nos. 19 thru 29, and
No. 41 changes. He stated that his family has about 10 acres
zoned Commercial facing Josey Lane, north of Valley View Lane,
that they do not want to be restricted as to what they can
or cannot sell their property for. Neil Cotton was opposed
also.
Mr. Ray O'Connell, who has property at Ford Road and L. B. J.
Freeway, objected very much to the changes as his property
of 58 acres is already in three different zoning classifications.
Mr. Ron Johnson, of Home Owners Association, spoke in favor
of the proposed changes. He stated these recommendations
by the Planning and Zoning Commission would be protecting
the home owners and that's his concern.
Mr. A. M. McCantz, of Humble Oil Company, stated they had
six pieces of property in Farmers Branch with only one
vacant. He stated he would like to study further into
these changes by the next Council meeting.
Mr. John Oechsner, Jr. would also like time to study these
changes.
Chairman Fahland explained that an explanation of Article
XXIV is being prepared. This is the definition of Central
Type Airconditioning units.
The Council discussed in providing a saving clause for the
existing site plans that have been submitted. Attorney
Louis Nichols advised that 6 months to a year saving clause
could be provided.
Mr. J. J. Hawn suggested that professional consultation on
these changes is needed.
A motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, authorized Attorney Louis Nichols to prepare a
zoning ordinance with the proposed changes, with a one year
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saving clause for the existing site plans. Councilman
Schedler, Councilwoman Broadhurst voting "ayes", Council-
man Grimmer, Councilman Helms voting "nay", and Council-
man Roberts voting "aye" breaking the tie, the motion
carried.
DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
September 16, 1968 was the date set for the public hearing
on zoning change request of Northwood Homes, Inc. Property
located on a 34.56 acre tract north of Valley View Lane and
west of Webb Chapel Road.
SITE PLAN APPROVED AT 2561 VALLEY VIEW LANE
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Schedler, all voting "ayes", approved the site plan for an
auto supply retail store requested by Mr. Floyd E. Hardin
located at 2561 Valley View Lane.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR STREET PROJECT #64
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Council-
man Grimmer, all voting"ayes", awarded the contract for
Street Project #64 to Uvalde Construction Company which
was the low bid opened July 26, 1968 at 2:00 P.M. in the
amount of street portion $149,906.12,and the utility portion
being $13,815.00 which this work can be done by City forces.
CONTRACT AND SERVICES WITH RADY AND ASSOCIATES
City Manager, Mr. Spellmann, presented to the Council a
mutual Memorandum Agreement which was drawn up by the City
Attorney, Louis Nichols, desiring to terminate the contract
with Rady and Associates, Inc., consulting engineering firm.
The agreement provides that the following projects to be
completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
agreement dated September 22, 1967.
1. Water Project #W-55
2. Sanitary Project #S-33
3. Street Project #64
4. Water Project #W-37
5. Water Project #W-38
6. Street Project #62
A motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", accepted the mutual termination
agreement, drawn up by the City Attorney with Rady and
Associates, Inc.
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ACCEPTED AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 12" HEADER
Upon a motion by Councilwoman Broadhurst, a second by
Councilman Schedler, all voting "ayes", accepted an Agree-
ment for Engineering Services from Fowler and Grafe, Inc.
to construct a 12" water main header to connect existing
Dallas taps on Denton Drive.
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ACCEPTED AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A 1.5 MILLION
GALLON ELEVATED STORAGE TANK
Upon a motion by Councilman Schedler, a second by Councilman
Roberts, all voting "ayes", accepted an Agreement for
Engineering Services from Fowler and Grafe, Inc. to construct
a 1.5 million gallon elevated storage tank and water main
near the intersection of Marsh Lane and Valley View Lane.
AUTHORIZED REIMBURSEMENT TO BAPTIST FOUNDATION FOR PAVING
OF HAVENHURST
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", authorized the City's parti-
cipation and reimbursement to the Baptist Foundation for the
paving of Havenhurst Street in the amount of $3,840.00.
APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF ACCOUNTS ORDINANCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Grimmer, a second by Councilman
Helms, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE AMOUNT OF THE
UNDERRUN OF STREET PROJECT NOS. 58 and 60;
RELEASING THIS AMOUNT FROM NOS. 58 and 60;
AND RETURNING IT TO THE GENERAL BOND FUND
UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS TO OTHER GENERAL BOND FUND PROJECTS
FROM THE APPROPRIATE RESERVE ACCOUNT.
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AMENDMENT OF PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Upon a motion by Councilman Roberts, a second by Councilman
Grimmer, all voting "ayes", passed the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 602, HERETOFORE ADOPTED
ON FEBRUARY 23, 1966, PROVIDING PERSONNEL
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH TO WAIVE AND
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SUSPEND ANY AND ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONNEL
RULES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PAY SCALES,
AS DEEMED NECESSARY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF
THE CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE BUDGET
September 16, 1968 is the date set for the public hearing
on the proposed 1968-69 budget.
DUE TO LABOR DAY THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE SEPT. 3.
THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P.M.
This meeting was televised by KDTV channel 39.
Ro ert H. Langdon, Maybr
th Ann Parish, City Secretary
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