1963-06-03 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
June 3, 1963
The City Council met in a regular session on June 3, 1963 at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Room with the following members present:
Mayor A. J. Airoldi
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Hamilton
Councilmen Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
Dan Regan
City Manager J. M. Orman
Assistant City Manager John C. Dodson
City Secretary Dorthanna Williams
City Attorney Robert Baker
Councilman Tippitt was absent.
Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. Gibbs Morton, St.
Paul Lutheran Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", the minutes of a Regular Meeting, May 20 were
considered and approved. Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a
second by Councilman Hamilton, all voting "ayes", minutes of a
Special Meeting, May 29 were considered and approved.
.RESOLUTION - WATER PROJECT NO. W-16
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed whereas sealed bids were
received on May 29 for the installation of a 12-inch water line
along Alpha Road and Inwood Road to serve the Dallas North Lumber
Company and the Allied Steel Company; Cullum Construction Company
of Dallas, Texas submitted the best bid in the amount of $15,945.30;
that Cullum Construction Company be awarded the bid; that the City
Manager be authorized to sign the contract.
ORDINANCE NO. 400 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-16
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $18,600
for this project. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING
A WATER MAIN TO SERVE THE DALLAS NORTH LUMBER COMPANY AND THE ALLIED
STEEL COMPANY AT ALPHA ROAD AND INWOOD ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
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RESOLUTION - STREET PROJECT NO. 26 & FIRE STATION PROJECT NO. FS-5
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed (expecting reasonable
progress in 30 days and requesting that Street Project No. 26 be
first), that bids were received on May 31 for the construction of
concrete parking areas and drive-ways for the Recreation Center,
Library and Fire Station No. 2; that Cooper Concrete Company of
Garland, Texas submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of
$19,218.45; that Cooper Concrete Company be awarded the contract;
that the City Manager be authorized to sign the contract and that
this contract be known by two (2) numbers.
ORDINANCE NO. 401 - STREET PROJECT NO. 26 &_FIRESTATION PROJECT
NO. FS- 5
Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, a second by Councilman Oradat,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $16,800
for Street Project No. 26 and $5,625 for Fire Station Project No.
FS-5. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING
CONCRETE PARKING AREAS AND DRIVE-WAYS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR OUT OF THE STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND AND THE FIRE
STATION BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUSES.
ORDINANCE NO. 402 - STREET PROJECT NO. 28
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $194.00
for the purpose of providing funds to pay John C. Gibson and Com-
pany, Engineers for this survey between Highway 77 and Old Denton
Road. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF MAKING A PROPERTY LINE
SURVEY FOR PIKE STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF
THE STREET IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ORDINANCE NO. 443 - STREET PROJECT NO. 27
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating $4,715.09
for the purpose of providing funds to pay the City's share (one-
half the total cost) and that the City Manager be authorized to pay
this amount. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A BRIDGE ACROSS
FARMERS BRANCH CREEK AT VERONICA LANE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
NORTHWOOD HOMES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR OUT OF THE STREET
IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
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RESOLUTIONS - FINAL PAYMENTS TO ELM FORK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", the City Manager was authorized to make final
payments -on the following projects when he is personally satisfied
that all work has been completed according to city specifications:
Water Project No. 12 - On June 14, 1962 bids were opened for the
construction of a 12-inch water line and pump station on Valley View
Lane from Templeton Trail to the Country Club Estates east of
Marsh Lane; Elm Fork Construction Company submitted the lowest and
best bid in the amount of $32,843.20 and was awarded the contract;
the project has been completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications; that this project be approved and final payment
in the amount of $6,943.43 is authorized.
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 5-10 - On June 14, 1962 bids were opened
for the construction of a trunk sewer in Farmers Branch creek be-
tween Webb Chapel Road and Valley View Lane; Elm Fork Construction
Company submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of
$33,842.85 and was awarded the contract; the project has been com-
pleted in accordance with the plans and specifications; that this
project is hereby approved and final payment in the amount of
$10,673.32 is authorized.
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 5-11 - On June 14, 1962 bids were
opened for the construction of a sanitary sewer main and lift
station on Valley View Lane west of Highway 77; Elm Fork Construc-
tion Company submitted the lowest and best bid in the amount of
$30,793.90 and was awarded the contract; the project has been com-
pleted in accordance with the plans and specifications; that this
project be approved and final payment in the amount of $4,483.44
is authorized.
Water Project No. W-13 - On June 14, 1962 bids were opened for
the construction of a 16-inch water line along Valley View Lane
west of Highway 77; Elm Fork Construction Company submitted the
lowest and best bid in the amount of $31,650 and was awarded the
contract; the project has been completed in accordance with the
plans and specifications; that this project be approved and final
payment in the amount of $2,643.47.
ORDINANCE NO. 404 - WATER PROJECT NO. W-12
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating an addi-
tional sum of $2,025.00 for the purpose of providing funds needed
to care for the overrun on this project. Caption of the ordinance;
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AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED TO CARE
FOR AN OVERRUN ON WATER PROJECT NO. W-12 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR OUT OF THE WATER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS.
ORDINANCE NO. 405 - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-10
Upon a motion by Councilman Rhodes, a second by Councilman Hamilton,
all voting "ayes", an ordinance was passed appropriating an addi-
tional sum of $1,515.66 for the purpose of providing funds needed
to care for the overrun on this project. Caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NEEDED FOR
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT NO. S-10 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
OUT OF THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED
SURPLUS.
APPOINT BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Upon a motion by Councilman Hamilton, a second by Councilman Regan,
all voting "ayes", the following were appointed to the Board of
Equalization: Messrs. John Hornburg, James Upfield and Peter
Geilich with Mr. Charles Childress as alternate.
VALWOOD PARKWAY EXTENSION
City Manager Orman was instructed to write to Dr. L. S. Thompson
and explain to him that if he does not proceed with his part of
the agreement within the next 30 days the Council will drop the
agreement with him.
RESOLUTION - PARK PROJECT NO. 8 - RECREATION CENTER
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", a resolution was passed that on August 28,
1962 bids were opened for the construction of the Recreation Cen-
ter; Speir Construction Company submitted the lowest and best bid
in the amount of $72,230.20 and was awarded the contract; the pro-
ject has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifi-
cations; that this project be approved and final payment in the
amount of $3,611.51 is authorized; that the payment be made from
funds previously allocated to Park Project No. 8.
TENNIS COURT LIGHTING
The City Manager was instructed to take all necessary steps to
expedite the construction of lighting of the tennis courts in Don
Showman Park.
WATER LINE CROSSING - COTTONBELT RAILROAD
Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, a second by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes", Mayor Airoldi was authorized to sign a Pipe Line
Crossing License Agreement covering installation of a 12-inch and
a 6-inch water main under St. Louis Southwestern Railway Lines
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located at MP L-600.313 and MP L-600.105 at Alpha and Inwood Roads;
the City of Farmers Branch paying the sum of $20.00 out of Water
Project No. W-16.
GOODWATER STREET IMPROVEMENT
The City Manager was instructed to get plans and an estimate of
the cost of improving Goodwater Street, also check with the School
District on an assessment.
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THE CITY MANAGER REPORTED:
Plans are in progress for paving Fyke Road.
The channel has been deepened for better drainage at Valley View
Lane and Highway 35E.
Hearing on Brookhaven Shopping Center scheduled for June 24.
Regular Council Meeting of June 17 was postponed until June 24.
ADJOURNMENT 10:30 p.m.
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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