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1963-01-21 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS January 21, 1963 The City Council met in a regular January 21, 1963 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmen meeting in the Council Room on all members present: A. J. Airoldi Bill Hamilton Frank Tippitt Ed Rhodes W. D. Oradat Dan Regan J. M. Orman John C. Dodson Dorthanna Williams City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. 0. M. Barger, Webb Chapel Baptist Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", the minutes of January 7, 1963 were considered, corrected and then approved: Page 34, paragraph 7, insert Councilman Oradat took exception to the inference that the City would not have to spend money on improving the channel. There followed an extended discussion on the merits of Mr. Heiser's plan. Council- man Oradat said, we have had the same situation on Cooks Branch which cost the City $100,000 to correct. This creek was supposed to be an asset when the houses were constructed adjacent to the creek. Page 39, Permanent Library Board Councilman Oradat moved appoint Larry Siegler to the permanent Library Board with his term expiring in May, 1963, seconded by Councilman Rhodes; Councilmen Rhodes, Hamilton, Oradat and Regan voting "ayes", Councilman Tippitt voting "nay". 1 Page 40, last paragraph Councilman Tippitt said the main exclusion he had mentioned was "storage and sales of used auto parts and accessories when located inside building and in which no automobile or parts of automobiles for sale is stored or displayed in the open;". He said that it seemed to him it did not say what it meant to say and he thought it should have different wording. CONSIDER APARTMENT SITE PLAN - G. M. POINTER Mayor Airoldi told Mr. Pointer that the Council has not had an opportunity to study the site plan he is presenting and also that Page 41 they have not had an opportunity to study the recommended ordinance on apartment zoning. Mr. Pointer said, this area is under special permit, this site plan meets all specifications of the special permit ordinance, therefore, I ask the Council for approval. Councilman Oradat asked, do you plan to build these right away? Mr. Pointer said, yes, I was waiting for the apartment zoning but I need to get it underway as soon as possible. After discussion on parking areas, pavement, drainage, density, recrea- tion area and placement of the buildings, Councilman Hamilton moved that the Council take the request for approval under advisement until the next regular Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes". PLANS FOR SUBURBAN FIRE STATION Mr. Charlie Witchell, Architect, and Fire Chief Yager were present with the plans for the new fire station. The plans were presented for the Council's consideration. After discussion Mayor Airoldi asked Mr. Witchell, if we approve these plans this evening when will you be able to advertise for bids? Mr. Witchell said, within 30 days. Councilman Rhodes moved approval of the plans as presented, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes". REPORT FROM LIBRARY BOARD Mr. Will Cooper, Chairman, gave a report on the first meeting of this Board. Mr. Peter Geilich was selected as Vice Chairman with Mrs. McClain, Secretary. Mr. Cooper said that they will meet the second Friday of each month at the Library. He reported three com- mittees have been appointed: Book Committee, Building and Grounds Committee and a Budget Committee. Mayor Airoldi appointed Councilman Regan as the Councilman to work with the Library Board since he had been a member of the Interim Board. BEAUTIFICATION OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AT 35E Councilman Regan said he had talked with the builders about the wall and they said they will month. have the grade beam in by the end of this Mrs. Dyer reported that the Council of Garden Clubs has been told that they can enter the Texas State Garden Clubs Contest aga in this Page 42 spring if the wall is in. If they win again they will not spend the money on this project but will start on another project at another location. Mayor Airoldi told Mrs. Dyer that if the grade beam is not in by February first that Mr. Dodson and his park crew will put it in. Mrs. Dyer said that the sign there has some rusted places on it and she asked that it be painted. STREET PROJECT NO. 20 - FARMERS BRANCH LANE RESURFACING Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that this work has been completed by the County of Dallas as outlined in the agreement; that this project is hereby approved and the payment in the amount of $13,634.54 is hereby authorized, payment to be made from funds previously allocated to this project. WATER PROJECT NO. W-9 - WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that the second 1.5 M.G. water storage reservoir at Valley View Lane and Templeton Trail has been constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications of this project by United Contracting Company; that this project be hereby approved and final payment in the amount of $9,652.50 is hereby authorized, payment to be made from funds previously allocated to this project. AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT City Manager Orman reported, the Park and Recreation Commission has approved the list of recreational equipment that has been prepared. Authority to advertise for bids is requested, payment for which will be made from Park Bond Funds. Councilman Rhodes moved authorize advertise for bids, seconded by Councilman Regan, all voting "ayes". A discussion was held on the tentative agenda for the opening ceremonies for the Recreation Center. A firm date will not be set until such time as the completion date on the building is known. Generally speaking the Council felt that the format was good and they were well pleased with the work of the Park Board. The Council would prefer that the opening be held on Sunday rather than Saturday if the Ministerial Alliance will support such a program on Sunday. Mr. Dodson said that they will have a Park Board meeting on Monday night and they will discuss these recommendations. Page 43 ORDINANCE 00. 379 - ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PARK PROJECT NO. 8 Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes" , an ordinance was passed appropriating an additional sum of $27,000.00 for this project. Caption of the ordinance: AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE RECREATION CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE PARK BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS. STUDY OF PRESENT WATER RATES The City Manager explained that he deemed this study necessary in view of the new contract with the City of Dallas and also due to the fact that the latest study and adjustment of rates was put into effect three months before Dallas increased the City's rate from 15~ to 25(~ per 1000 gallons. After discussion Councilman Oradat moved, authorize Joe J. Rady Associates to make a study of the water rates, the amount not to exceed $300.00; seconded by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes". PROPOSED PRO RATA ORDINANCE Members of the Council requested more time for study of this proposed ordinance before they enter into a discussion. SWIMMING POOL FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES Councilman Hamilton moved that Mr. Harold G. Weil's request for a swimming pool in the Country Club Estates be denied, seconded by Councilman Tippitt, all voting "ayes". PAVE PARKING AREAS FOR LIBRARY AND RECREATION CENTER Councilman Tippitt moved, authorize advertisement for bids for this item that was omitted from the bids on the Recreation Center, seconded by Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes". MORTON'S FOOD COMPANY The Council discussed the release of the publicity on Morton's Food Company's locating in Farmers Branch. It was decided that the publicity should be prepared for the Council's consideration and released with the Company's publicity. RESURFACING VALLEY VIEW LANE Councilman Tippitt reported that the coating on Valley View Lane is coming off. City Manager Orman said it is only the prime coat. Councilman Tippitt also wanted to know if any utility crossings will be required along Valley View Lane. If so, they should do something about them before the final surface is applied. Mr. Orman said, we do not know, none of the land is platted and it would be guess work Page 44 at this time. The Council agreed that any future utilities crossing improved Valley View Lane, east of Marsh Lane, will be tunneled under the road. FINANCIAL REPORT City Manager Orman presented each Councilman with a copy of the First Quarter Financial Report. Adjournment - 10:45 p.m. Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary AMENDMENT INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS The City Manager told the Council that they had been very lenient in letting him go ahead and investing idle funds as he saw fit, but that he had one now that he didn't know which course to take. He stated, there was $190,000 available that could be invested for 91 days. The Central Bank and Trust Company in Farmers Branch offered 21-2% on a certificate of deposit which will yield $1,187.50 interest in the three months. Mercantile National Bank had a certificate of deposit available for $120,000 that paid 3a% interest, the remaining $70,000 could be placed at 2.9% in government bills (91 days) making a total of $367 more interest than by placing it with Central Bank and Trust Company. "The question is," the City Manager said, "whether or not we should keep the money in our own home town and let the bank here have the advantage of it." The discussion that followed resulted in the Council agreeing that the money should be placed where it would earn the most interest, that it could not be justified otherwise and that they could see no objection in getting the best interest rate as long as the money would not be placed where it could not be obtained at the end of 90 days. n L Page 45