City of Farmers Branch

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

City Hall Plaza

13000 William Dodson Parkway

Farmers Branch, Texas

Monday, June 14, 2004

7:30 P.M.

The following members of the City Council were present:

Mayor Bob Phelps

Mayor Pro Tem Bill Moses

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Bird

Councilmembers Paul Walden

Junie Smith

Ben Robinson

The following members of Administration were present:

City Manager Linda Groomer

Assistant City Manager Mary Jane Stevenson

Assistant City Manager Greg Vick

City Secretary Cindee Peters

Assistant to the City Manager Margaret Somereve

City Attorney Mathew Boyle

Finance Director Charles Cox

Director of Economic Development Norma Nichols

Deputy Fire Chief Steve Parker

Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett

Library Director Danita Barber

City Engineer Jerry Murawski

Director of Communications Tom Bryson

Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux

Director of Equipment Services Don Moore

Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff Fuller

Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds

Mayor Phelps called the City Council meeting of June 14, 2004 to order at 7:32 p.m. The meeting was televised.

A.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

Councilman Robinson presented the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.

Mayor Pro Tem Moses stated with the City’s live streaming of the Internet video, his son who lives in Haiti and his daughter who lives in Albuquerque are able to watch the City Council meetings.

A.2 CONSIDER ACCEPTING DONATION BY THE FARMERS BRANCH DANCE CLUB OF $2,317 TO BE USED AT THE SENIOR CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Farmers Branch Dance Club hosts the Monday night dances at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. The popular dances average more than 250 participants each week. The Dance Club has been providing excellent opportunities for seniors to participate in weekly dances. In fact, thanks to the Dance Club, the Farmers Branch Senior Center has been rated as the best place for seniors to dance in the Metroplex by “Seniors Life” magazine.

The 5,000 square foot multi-purpose room at the Senior Center, where the weekly dances take place, has a wood floor that needs to be refinished periodically. Cost to refinish the floor is estimated at $2,317. The refinishing project takes about five days.

The Dance Club would like to donate $2,317 to the City of Farmers Branch to cover the cost of refinishing the wood floor. The Dance Club has been a strong supporter of the Senior Center and the City of Farmers Branch as a whole. This donation is another indicator of the Dance Club’s strong and on-going support.

Dance Club Chief Executive Officer Buford Watson and Dance Club President Jerry Fleming presented a check for $2,317 to the City of Farmers Branch to cover the cost of refinishing the wood floor.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting “aye,” accepted the donation of $2,317 to cover the cost of refinishing the wood floor at the Senior Center, with appropriate letter.

A.3 PRESENTATION OF TAMI AWARD FOR BEST WEB SITE IN TEXAS TO COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISIONS.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The City of Farmers Branch web site was recognized earlier this month with the TAMI Award by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers at their annual conference here in Farmers Branch.

The site judged best against competitors from cities like Allen, College Station, Garland, Waco and Round Rock. Judges cited the regularly-updated City news on the front page of the site, as well as the plentiful City services, ranging from online water bill payment to streaming of the government access channel FBTV, online library services and the City's online, interactive mapping program, among other features.

The City's site at www.farmersbranch.info was launched in October of 2002 and has seen more than 330,000 visits since that time - an average of about 14,000 per month. The site is a cooperative effort between the Information Services Division that takes care of the technical side of things and the Communications Division, which takes care of content.

Mayor Phelps presented the TAMI Award from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers to Communications Director Tom Bryson and Information Services Director Hong Sae for the City web site.

A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD.

Mayor Phelps presented a 20-year employee service award to Suzanne Reynolds of Administration.

A.5 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD.

Mayor Phelps presented a 20-year employee service award to Daryl Bradley of the Police Department.

A.6 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD.

Mayor Phelps presented a 30-year employee service award to Marshall Ashby of the Fire Department.

A.7 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.

There were no board applications presented.

Mayor Phelps introduced and welcomed the new Manske Library Director Danita Barber.

A.8 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.

Mayor Phelps and the City Council gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study Session prior to the regular meeting.

Mayor Phelps announced he is inviting citizens to sit down with him to discuss issues on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, beginning July at City Hall. The first dates will be July 14^th and 28^th. The Mayor will be available to speak with residents from 4 until 6 p.m. on those specified days. He stated this is a pilot program entitled “Tell It To the Mayor.”

B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps stated consent items are items that are to be considered and action taken that may not need discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept for the consent items is established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Councilman Robinson, all voting “aye,” approved the addition of Agenda Item D.1.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, all voting “aye,” approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.

B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 25, 2004.

B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-071 APPROVING A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH TRANSCONTINENTAL REALTY INVESTORS, INC. RELATIVE TO THE MIRA LAGO ADDITION.

B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-070 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2 TO A CONTRACT WITH TNG SERVICES, INC. FOR THE WEST SIDE PUMP STATION.

B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-073 APPROVING A FILL PERMIT FOR PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL FOR MINOR FILLING AND GRADING NEAR FARMERS BRANCH CREEK.

B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-067 AWARDING THE BID FOR DRAINAGE CHANNEL REPAIRS.

B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-066 AWARDING BIDS FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

D.1 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2004-072 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FERRELL MADDEN ASSOCIATES RELATIVE TO PREPARATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODES FOR FARMERS BRANCH STATION AREA.

C.1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.

John Wells, 13521 Heartside Place, inquired about the total cost of Agenda Item D.1, which was placed on the Consent Agenda.

Mayor Phelps replied the total amount was $27,500.

C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2760 APPROVING THE REQUEST FROM LTAM, LLC ON BEHALF OF HDML, LLC TO REZONE AN APPROXIMATE 5.03-ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND MARSH LANE FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 82 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 82 ESTABLISHING REVISED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MEDITERRANEAN STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE, THE TILE ROOF, STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION, AND SITE PLAN PROVISIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. In 1999, a 5.06-acre tract was rezoned from One Family Residence District 3 to Planned Development District 82 to allow for 23 zero-lot line single-family residences.

Since the rezoning, the site has been improved with the private road system, a screening wall with perimeter landscaping, a partially completed single-family residence, and a foundation slab for a second residence.

The proposed rezoning application seeks to amend four components of the existing zoning:

1. Eliminate the Mediterranean style architecture requirement;

2. Change the requirement for tile or concrete roofs to also allow other types of roof materials, which have a 30-year warranty;

3. Eliminate the requirement for steel frame construction; and

4. Amend the approved site plan to reflect change in ownership and zoning of the 0.03-acre tract located at the southwest corner of the development.

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the rezoning request.

Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.

Director of Planning Kaizer Rangwala gave a brief summary of the proposed rezoning application, and explained the four proposed components of the existing zoning.

Building Official Jim Olk reviewed the building code requirements for residential construction.

Deputy Fire Chief Steve Parker gave a brief summary of the fire and safety issues associated with the Courtyard Development.

Don Richardson, 3618 Chellen Drive, stated he was impressed with staff presentation. Mr. Richardson summarized key points regarding Ordinance No. 2497. He stated that he is in opposition to proposed Ordinance No. 2760 amending the planned development district for development standards.

Ed Horne, 4253 Sun Creek Court, Plano, stated he was in the steel framing business and discussed the benefits of building residential homes with steel.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Bird, all voting “aye,” closed the public hearing.

City Manager Linda Groomer asked Mr. Olk to describe the results of the petition in opposition to the request, which was submitted earlier in the day.

Mr. Olk stated the City received a petition with 48 signatures, with 14 signatures representing 10 properties in the 200-foot notification area. In addition, the City received one letter from a property owner that was opposed to the request. He stated the total properties protesting the zoning application is 10.73% of the ownership within the 200-foot notification range. He stated this percentage does not trigger the three-fourths vote provision. A simple majority vote of the Council in the affirmative would be required to approve this application.

Mayor Pro Tem Bird asked if there has to be a two-foot overhang. Mr. Olk replied there is no building code requirement for an overhang.

Councilman Walden asked for clarification about side yard setbacks between houses. Mr. Rangwala reviewed Ordinance No. 2760 regarding two provisions, the written one, and the site plan pertaining to setbacks.

Councilwoman Smith asked about on street parking and the capability of fire trucks being able to have access. Deputy Chief Parker replied with a 30-foot street it would give the driver room to maneuver the fire engine, even with cars parked on the street.

Ms. Groomer stated that additionally there are provisions for off-street parking for visitors.

Mr. Olk reviewed the additional parking areas on the diagram.

Councilman Robinson commented there are two items before the Council. He stated there is a movement to attempt to change the City’s building code from permitting wooden structure to steel structure and a developer who is being advised that a steel structure is cheaper than a wooden structure. He stated if Council approves the proposed ordinance, the developer could choose which product he would use. Councilman Robinson stated if someone wishes to change the ordinance, it should go to the proper board.

Mayor Phelps stated the provisions for steel framing were not requirements imposed by the City. It was the developer’s original desire to build homes with steel framing.

Mr. Richardson agreed that Council is not required to make the developer use steel in the construction of these new homes. He stated it is in the ordinance. Mr. Richardson reviewed the side yard elements of the ordinance and pointed out a discrepancy between the written ordinance and the development plan. He felt that the written portion of the ordinance supersedes the site plan.

City Attorney Mathew Boyle stated it is not necessary to change the ordinance in this regard. He disagreed with the assertion of Mr. Richardson that there is a discrepancy between the written document and site plan. He stated the site plan would be binding.

Councilman Walden stated he appreciated Mr. Richardson’s efforts and he reluctantly agrees this is the best for the City and this development needs to move forward.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird complimented Mr. Richardson for his professionalism in working on this project, but agreed with Councilman Walden that the project needs to go forward.

Mayor Phelps echoed Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird’s sentiments.

There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Robinson, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, all voting “aye,” adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2760, approving the proposed rezoning request.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 5.03 ACRES OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND MARSH LANE, FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (PD-82) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (PD-82); ESTABLISHING USE AND REVISED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PD-82; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2768 AMENDING SECTIONS 8-400-1 THROUGH 8-402 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION AND AMENDING IN THEIR ENTIRETY, ORDINANCE NO. 1986; ORDINANCE NO. 2062; ORDINANCE NO. 2386; AND ORDINANCE NO. 2478 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in Farmers Branch. Such sales can only take place with the approval of a Specific Use Permit in restaurants, hotels and non-profit, charitable corporations meeting specific criteria and which are located in certain geographic areas of the City.

The proposed changes to the regulations are designed to standardize requirements, minimize ambiguity and establish consistency throughout the city. The proposed changes are consistent with the goals of the West Side Plan and the DART Station Area Plan and will make Farmers Branch restaurants more competitive with surrounding cities.

The most significant changes proposed would eliminate the filing of quarterly reports by restaurants; do away with the minimum floor area requirement for a qualifying restaurant; allow sidewalk cafes; and provide the opportunity for all restaurants to apply for a Specific Use Permit subject to the same regulations throughout the city.

Key regulations being preserved include: the requirement of a Specific Use Permit to ensure individual, case-by-case review through the public hearing process; the 60:40 food to beverage sales ratio; the requirement of an alcohol awareness program; the prohibition on exterior signage advertising alcohol; and restricting the proximity of alcohol serving establishments to residential, school, church and park uses.

State law requires that local regulations governing the sale of alcohol can only be amended to be made less restrictive. Once changed, such regulations cannot be made more restrictive.

The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends amending Sections 8-400-1 through 8-402 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with proposed Ordinance No. 2768.

Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.

Reggie Mayo, 3049 Phyllis, stated he is opposed to the sale of alcohol.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, all voting “aye,” closed the public hearing.

Councilman Robinson asked if this ordinance is already on the books and if the City already has alcohol sales in accordance with this ordinance. City Manager Linda Groomer replied yes, this ordinance addresses other existing City ordinances that relate to the sale of alcohol in restaurants. The City will be standardizing the ordinance so that it has a uniform application across the City rather than by geographic area. There are also provisions eliminating the minimum square footage requirements.

There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Smith, seconded by Councilman Walden, all voting “aye,” approved the following captioned Ordinance No. 2768 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-400-1 THROUGH 8-402 RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION AND AMENDING IN THEIR ENTIRETY, ORDINANCE NO. 1986; ORDINANCE NO. 2062; ORDINANCE NO. 2386; AND ORDINANCE NO. 2478; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

C.4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2775 TO ELECT PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND NOMINATE SPORTS SUPPLY GROUP, INC. FOR ENTERPRISE PROJECT STATUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The State Department of Economic Development in Austin has reorganized under the Office of the Governor, and the State has recently revised the rules for nominations of Enterprise Zone projects. Although the City of Farmers Branch received approval for an Enterprise Zone in May 2001 that is in effect until 2008, the State is requiring the City to hold another public hearing and consider an ordinance electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone program. In addition, the State is requiring the City to nominate Enterprise Zone project, Sports Supply Group, Inc., within the body of the ordinance. All subsequent nominations will require only a nominating resolution.

The Director of Economic Development recommends adoption of Ordinance No. 2775 reaffirming the City’s participation in the Enterprise Zone program and nominating Sports Supply Group, Inc. as an Enterprise Zone project.

Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.

A motion by Councilman Walden, seconded by Councilman Robinson, all voting “aye,” closed the public hearing.

There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Walden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, all voting “aye,” adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2775.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, ORDAINING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (ACT), PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES, DESIGNATING A LIAISON FOR COMMUNICATION WITH INTERESTED PARTIES, AND NOMINATING SPORTS SUPPLY GROUP, INC. TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (EDT) THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (BANK) AS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROJECT (PROJECT).

D.1 CONSENT.

D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-069 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO A DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT WITH CENTEX/HKS II, L.L.C. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FARMERS BRANCH DR PEPPER STARCENTER AND CONFERENCE CENTER FACILITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The 2003-2004 Stars/Convention Center Bond Fund Budget provides $9,100,000 for the construction of the Farmers Branch Dr Pepper StarCenter and Conference Center facilities. Funds are available from bond proceeds and from Hotel/Motel Fund transfers. The construction contract was awarded to Centex/HKS II, L.L.C. in the amount of $9,000,000 by the City Council on September 22, 2003. Construction began in March 2004, and completion is anticipated in November 2004.

The construction contract amount was based upon the construction of a similar Dr Pepper StarCenter in Duncanville, Texas completed by Centex/HKS in 2000. It was anticipated that additional funds would be required to build the Farmers Branch facility due to site requirements and a desire by the City Council to upgrade certain architectural and landscape elements.

Change Order No. 1 is within the funding directed by the City Council to be allocated to the project. It is in the amount of $328,666 for several of the items reviewed by the City Council at its meeting of February 16, 2004 related to earthwork, landscaping and irrigation, changing the façade material to brick, projection screens in the Conference Center, and additional stadium seating. Funds are available in the Hotel/Motel Bond and Non-Bond Convention Center Funds as previously discussed with the City Council.

Additional change orders are anticipated for the remainder of the items discussed in the meeting of February 16, 2004. They will include work related to additional parking, pier-related work, architectural modifications and site utilities that are not yet complete.

There being no discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, all voting “aye,” adopted Resolution No. 2004-069 approving Change Order No. 1 to a design/build contract with Centex/HKS II, L.L.C. in the amount of $328,666 for the construction of the Dr Pepper StarCenter and Conference Center facilities.

D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2004-068 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROJECT APPLICATION TO THE DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2004-2005 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The City of Farmers Branch is eligible to receive $108,802 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. These funds can be used for a variety of activities as long as they primarily benefit low- to moderate-income residents. In the past, Farmers Branch has used these funds for home rehabilitation, the addition of a code enforcement officer, a sewer rehabilitation program and new playground equipment at Jaycee Park. The City is using the 2003-2004 year’s funding of $113,408 for a bridge over Cooks Creek to connect the playground area to the ball fields and to allow for the crossing of children who walk to school.

The City Council held a public hearing on May 25, 2004 as required by Dallas County. Staff has prepared the application for continued funding of the footbridge at Jaycee Park and sidewalks on Cooks Creek Place. The bid opening for the footbridge will be June 17^th. The bridge project is currently budgeted at $150,000. Up to an additional $38,000 will be needed from the 2004-2005 budget to complete the bridge, leaving $70,802 for projects in 2004-2005.

There are currently sidewalks on Cooks Creek Place but it is not a continuous pathway to Jaycee Park. The estimated cost to complete the pathway is $42,000. The remaining $28,802 can be combined with the 2005-2006 funding for sidewalks along the north side Heritage Circle, which would also connect to Jaycee Park. Total cost for the north side of Heritage Circle sidewalks is $97,000.

There begin no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Smith, all voting “aye,” adopted Resolution No.2004-068 authorizing the submission of a 2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant project application to Dallas County for the continued funding of a footbridge at Jaycee Bridge and sidewalks on Cooks Creek Place.

D.4 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Walden, seconded by Councilman Bird, all voting “aye, reappointed Gilbert Bernal, Robert Schies, Pam Silver and Debra Marshall; and appointed Lydia Padilla to the School-Community Relations Committee with the appropriate letter to be sent.

D.5 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

City Manager Linda Groomer stated on June 10-12^th, Assistant City Manager Greg Vick, Community Services Director Michael Spicer and she attended the Innovations Group Annual Conference on Transforming Local Government in Reno, Nevada. Building Official Jim Olk presented the City’s Best Practices Program on Code Enforcement and Benchmarking. She stated she and staff benefited in their participation in this conference.

Mayor Pro Tem Moses stated in the Mayor’s absence he attended a forum with representatives from Addison, Carrollton, and Coppell on the Community Connection Better Together. He also congratulated Mayor Phelps for being elected as president to the North Central Council of Governments.

D.6 PRESENTATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION REPORTS.

Mayor Phelps stated on May 28^th at the General Assembly he was elected to be president of Council of Governments Board for year 2004-2005. On June 7^th he attended the Senior Breakfast. On June 8^th City Manager Linda Groomer and he attended the Metroplex Mayors Association meeting. At 10 a.m. he met with Hanna Stone from Kay Bailey Hutchinson’s Office to set up a joint meeting between the Farmers Branch, Metrocrest and Coppell Chambers for the Senator to address the three cities. At 7 p.m. he attended a reception welcoming the City’s new Library Director Danita Barber. On June 9^th he attended Branch Out. On June 11^th he attended the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce Board meeting and luncheon.

E.1 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.

There were no items on the executive session.

E.2 A motion by Councilwoman Smith, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting “aye”, adjourned the City Council meeting of June 14, 2004 at 9:19 p.m.

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Bob Phelps, Mayor Cindee Peters, City Secretary