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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 1998
Date & Time On the 3rd day of February A.D., 1998, the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, met in
regular session, at Southwest High School
Auditorium at 7:10 p.m., with the following
members and officers present:
Attendance Mayor Kenneth Barr; Mayor Pro tempore Eugene
McCray; Council Members Chuck Silcox, Becky
Haskin, Clyde Picht, Jeff Wentworth, Ralph
McCloud and Cathy Hirt; City Manager Bob
Terrell; City Attorney Wade Adkins; City Secretary
Alice Church. Council Member Jim Lane was
absent. With more than a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
Invocation The invocation was given by Reverend Jacquetta
Chambers, McMillan United Methodist Church.
Pledge The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Barr informed the listening audience that the
City Council meeting tonight was held in the
auditorium of the Southwest High School, and
expressed appreciation to the Fort Worth
Independent School District and to the Principal for
allowing the City to meet in the school.
Council Member Picht expressed appreciation to the
audience for attending the meeting and expressed
appreciation to Mr. Michael McCullum and his
assistants for allowing the Council meeting to be
held here.
Minutes On motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded
by Council Member Haskin, the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 27, 1998,were approved
unanimously.
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Special Council Member Hirt presented a proclamation for
Presentation Heart Month to Jimmy DuBose.
Mayor for the Day Mayor Barr presented Mr. Jimmy DuBose a Key to
the City for his appointment as Mayor for the Day.
Announcements Council Member Picht requested that the Council
provide off duty time sheets for NPO's Program;
expressed appreciation to Mr. Alan Mollor for the
Severe Weather Instructional workshop; and
thanked Mr. Frankie Gafka on his accomplishment
of getting banners put up around Southwest High
School. He also advised the audience that Council
approved $325,000.00 to be spent on the nearby
recreation center,adding a full gymnasium. He also
expressed appreciation to Mr. Stroud for donating
$15,000.00 for a weight room in Hillside Recreation
Center.
Withdrawn/ City Manager Terrell requested that Mayor and
Consent Agenda Council Communication Nos. G-12125 be withdrawn
from the consent agenda.
Consent Agenda On motion of Council Member Silcox, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the consent agenda, as
amended, was adopted unanimously.
Appointment Council Member Picht made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that Noel Wesley be
appointed to the City Plan Commission; that Pilar
Pena be appointed to the Building Standards
Commission; Katherine A. Rhodes be appointed to
the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board;
and that Arnaldo Velez be appointed to the City
Zoning Commission, with terms of office expiring
October 1, 1998. The motion carried unanimously.
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Res. # 2374 There was presented Resolution No. 2374
Dallas-Fort reappointing Robert Kolba to the Dallas-Fort Worth
Worth International International Airport Board. On motion of Council
Airport Board Member Silcox, seconded by Mayor Pro tempore
Member McCray, the recommendation was adopted.
OCS-957 There was presented Mayor and Council
Liability Communication No OCS-957 from the Office of the
Bonds City Secretary recommending that the City Council
approve the liability bonds issued to Jim Neal dba J
N Enterprises,B &M West Construction Company,
Historic Construction &Design,Inc.,Earl Blackman
Construction Co., and Lawrence J. Taylor. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
OCS-958 There was presented Mayor and Council
Claims Communication No. OCS-958 from the Office of the
City Secretary recommending that the City Council
refer notices of claims regarding alleged damages
and/or injuries to the Risk Management
Department. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
OCS-959 There was presented Mayor and Council
Res. # 2375 Communication No. OCS-959 from the Office of the
Changing City Secretary recommending that the City Council
City Council adopt Resolution No.2375 changing the City Council
Meeting of Meeting of March 10, 1998, to March 12, 1998. On
March 10, 1998 motion of Council Member McCloud, seconded by
Council Member Haskin, the recommendation was
adopted unanimously.
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G-12124 There was presented Mayor and Council
Settlement Communication No.G-12124 from the City Manager
Lawsuit recommending that the City Council:
John Thomas
Dean & Dori Anna 1. Approve the proposed settlement of lawsuit
Dean entitled John Thomas Dean and Dori Anna
Dean,Individually and as legal representatives
of the Estate of Cheri Annette Dean v. Scott
Development Corporation, City of Fort
Worth, County of Tarrant, Richard Parvin,
Cause No. 352-167660-97; and
2. Authorize the payment of$177,500.00 to John
Thomas Dean, Dori Anna Dean and their
attorneys, Barkholtz, Boehme & Borchardt,
L.L.P.; and
3. Further authorize payment of two-thirds (2/3)
of Plaintiffs' taxable court costs (not to exceed
$4,000.00 in payment thereof) and $750.00 of
Plaintiffs' video deposition costs incurred on
or before January 12, 1998, said payments to
be made to the same payees; and
4. Authorize the appropriate City
representatives to execute the documents
necessary to complete the proposed settlement.
It was the consensus of the City the
recommendation be adopted.
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G-12125 There was presented Mayor and Council
Close Runway Communication No. G-12125 from the City Manager
9/27 at FW recommending that the City Council authorize the
Meacham City Manager to close Runway 9/27 at Fort Worth
Intn'1 Meacham International Airport (Airport)
Airport permanently, effective immediately.
Rod Lawrence, David The following individuals appeared before the City
Young, Archie R. Council and expressed opposition to the closing of
Taylor, Charles Runway 9/27 at Fort Worth Meacham International
Edmonds, Alan Airport and stated that the pilots did not have an
Stricklin, and Ken opportunity to be a part of the discussions regarding
McLaughlin the closure.
Rod Lawrence, 3013 Preston Hollow Road
David Young, 8420 Mojave Trail
Archie R. Taylor, 2301 Lovell Ct.
Charles Edmonds, 721 Green River Trail
Alan Stricklin, 414 Gulf Stream Drive
Ken McLaughlin, 4200 N. Main St., Ste. 220
Assistant City Manager Ramon Guajardo appeared
before the Council and advised Council that this
issue was on the agenda for discussion at the
Aviation Advisory Board Meeting in October. He
said that Runway 9/27 needed serious repairs or
reconstruction and stated that incursions were
occurring and that FAA indicated that if this
problem was not corrected, fines could result.
Ms. Lisa Pyles, Director of Airport Systems,
appeared before the City Council and informed
Council of the immediate cost for maintenance of the
Runway and stated that the crack sealing machine
would not handle the cracks that were in the
Runway.
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Council Member Hirt made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, that consideration of Mayor
and Council Communication No. G-12125 be
continued for 30 days and refer this item back to the
Aviation Advisory Board so that a public hearing
could be conducted,leaving the runway open for use
if the need existed.
Council Member Picht made a substitute motion,
seconded by Council Member Wentworth, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-12125 be continued for 30 days and refer this
item back to the Aviation Advisory Board so that a
public hearing could be conducted, leaving the
runway closed. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCray; Council Members
Picht, Wentworth, and McCloud
NOES: Council Members Silcox, Haskin,
and Hirt
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
G-12126 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13336 Communication No. G-12126 from the City Manager
Amending recommending that the City Council adopt
Ord. #12414 Ordinance No. 13336 amending City Ordinance No.
Previously 12414,as previously amended by City Ordinance No.
amended by 13104, by increasing from one hundred fourteen to
Ord. # 13104 one hundred and fifty the number of Taxicabs which
Taxicabs Yellow Checker Cab Company of D/FW, is
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authorized to operate upon the public streets, alleys
and thoroughfares of the city; providing that the
findings and recitations contained in the preamble
are the findings of the City Council.
City Manager Terrell advised Council of an
amendment to Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-12126, stating that the last paragraph under
Discussion should be deleted and insert the following
paragraph: "The City staff has reviewed this request
and concurs. City Staff is of the opinion that the
public necessity and convenience require the
addition of more taxicabs. Accordingly, the attached
ordinance (Attachment "C") has been prepared
amending the prescribed authority."
Jim Richards Mr. Jim Richards, Vice President of Yellow Cab,
appeared before the City Council and requested
favorable consideration of Council for Mayor and
Council Communication No. G-12126 increasing the
number of taxicabs operating in Fort Worth.
Mr. Danny Reed, representing the City Manager's
office appeared before the City Council and advised
Council that the estimated demand for services was
increased 20 percent according to the report
submitted to him.
Jeff Finkel Mr. Jeff Finkel, President of Choice Cabs, 6218
Cedar Springs Road, appeared before the City
Council and discussed the legalization of a monopoly
and advised Council that he was interested in Choice
cabs also being allowed to service Fort Worth.
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Council Member Wentworth made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Silcox, that
consideration of Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-12126 be approved, as amended.
Council Member Picht made a substitute motion
that consideration of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-12126 be continued for 30
days.
The substitute motion died for lack of a second.
The motion to approve Mayor and Council
Communication No.G-12126 as amended,carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCray; Council Members
Silcox, Haskin, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
G-12127 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13337 Communication No. G-12127 from the City Manager
Amending recommending that the City Council adopt
Ord. # 12547 Ordinance No. 13337 amending City Ordinance No.
Previously 12547,as previously amended by City Ordinance No.
amended by 13105, by increasing from 56 to 75 the number of
Ord. # 13105 Taxicabs which Checker Cab Company of Dallas,
Taxicabs Inc.,is authorized to operate upon the public streets,
alleys and thoroughfares of the City, providing that
the findings and recitations contained in the
preamble are the findings of the City Council.
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City Manager Terrell advised Council of an
amendment to Mayor and Council Communication
No. G-12127, stating that the last paragraph under
Discussion should be deleted and insert the following
paragraph in lieu thereof: "The City staff has
reviewed this request and concurs. City staff is of
the opinion that the public necessity and convenience
require the addition of more taxicabs. Accordingly,
the attached ordinance (Attachment "C") has been
prepared amending the prescribed authority."
Council Member Silcox made a motion,seconded by
Council Member Wentworth, that consideration of
Mayor and Council Communication No. G-12127 be
approved, as amended.
Council Member Picht made a substitute motion
that consideration of Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-12127 be continued for 30
days.
The substitute motion died for lack of a second.
The motion to approve Mayor and Council
Communication No. G-12127 as amended,carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barr; Mayor Pro tempore
McCray; Council Members
Silcox, Haskin, Wentworth,
McCloud, and Hirt
NOES: Council Member Picht
ABSENT: Council Member Lane
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G-12128 There was presented Mayor and Council
Fee Waiver Communication No. G-12128 from the City Manager
7300 Trimble St. recommending that the City Council consider
authorizing the waiver of the $1,500.00 application
fee to rezone a 5.7 acre parcel of land identified as
the south part of Block ER, Hallmark Addition. On
motion of Council Member Picht, seconded by
Council Member Silcox, the recommendation was
adopted.
P-8519 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8519 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
with Kab purchase agreement for air conditioning (A/C)
Air Manufacturing installation, parts and service for heavy duty
Inc. equipment for the City Services Department with
Kab Air Manufacturing Incorporated based on low
bid of the following unit prices, payment terms net
30 days, fo.b. destination, freight no charge with
agreement to begin February 3, 1998, and end
February 2, 1999, with options to renew for two
additional one-year periods. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
P-8520 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8520 from the City Manager
Scan Based recommending that the City Council authorize the
Patient purchase of a Scan Based Patient Reporting System
Reporting from EMS Data Systems for the Fire Department, on
System the basis of best evaluated proposal, in the amount of
$58,936.00, net 30 days, f.o.b. destination, freight
included. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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P-8521 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8521 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize an
with Summers annual purchase agreement for the Transportation
Electric Company and Public Works Department with Summers
Electric Company for the purchase of conduit based
on lowest responsible bid received, with payment
terms of two percent, net 30 days,with agreement to
begin on February 5, 1998, and expire on February
4, 1999, with options to renew for two additional
one-year periods. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8522 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8522 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a
with Database purchase agreement with Database Technologies,
Technologies, Inc. Inc., for access to a Public Database Investigation
System for the Police Department on low bid
meeting City specifications for an amount of$1.00
per minute access time with agreement to begin
February 10, 1998, and end February 9, 1999, with
the option to renew annually until the Police
Department decides that the Public Database
Investigation System has become obsolete for the
City to use. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
P-8523 There was presented Mayor and Council
Purchase Communication No. P-8523 from the City Manager
Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize a sole
with Hach source purchase agreement with Hach Company to
Company provide reagents, replacement parts and repair of
Hach equipment for the Water
Department/Laboratory Division, with payment
terms net 30 days, f.o.b. Ames, Iowa, freight prepaid
and added with agreement to begin January 21,
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1998, and end January 20, 1999, with two one-year
options to renew. It was the consensus of the City
Council that the recommendation be adopted.
L-12171 There was presented Mayor and Council
Condemnation Communication No. L-12177 from the City Manager
of permanent & recommending that the City Council declare the
temporary necessity of taking an interest in the property from
construction Jesus A.Armenta out of Lot 1, Block 11,Brentmoor
easements Addition, and authorize the City Manager to
institute condemnation proceedings. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12172 There was presented Mayor and Council
Renewal Communication No. L-12172 from the City Manager
Lease Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize
with James renewal of the residential lease with James Brad
Brad Bryson Bryson at 740 Haron Road at a monthly rate of
$700.00, with agreement to begin January 1, 1998,
and end December 31, 1998,with the option to renew
the lease for two one-year terms subject to a 30 day
cancellation clause at the end of each term. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12173 There was presented Mayor and Council
Renewal Communication No.L-12173 from the City Manager
Lease Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize
with Richard B. renewal of the lease with Richard B. Carrol at 650
Carrol Harmon Road at a monthly rate of$1,025.00, with
agreement to begin January 1, 1998, and end
December 31, 1998, with the option to renew the
lease for two one-year terms subject to a 30 day
cancellation clause at the end of each term. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12174 There was presented Mayor and Council
Renewal Communication No.L-12174 from the City Manager
Lease with recommending that the City Council authorize
Walter & Elaine renewal of a residential lease with Walter and Elaine
Casey Casey at 895 Harmon Road at a monthly rate of
$1,000.00,with agreement to begin January 1, 1998,
and end December 31, 1998,with the option to renew
the lease for two one-year terms subject to a 30 day
cancellation clause at the end of each term. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12175 There was presented Mayor and Council
Cancellation Communication No. L-12175 from the City Manager
Residential recommending that the City Council cancel the
Lake Worth residential lease with Casino Beach Golf,Inc. for the
Lease - Casino property located at 7544 Jacksboro Highway (Lot
Beach Golf, Inc. 6/Block 12, Lake Worth Lease Survey); authorize a
new commercial lease for the same property; and
authorize the City Manager to execute a new
commercial lease agreement with Casino Beach Golf,
Inc. It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12176 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition Communication No. L-12176 from the City Manager
Avigation recommending that the City Council authorize and
Easements accept individual avigation easements for single-
family residential properties located in the City of
Irving, Texas, for the purpose of expanding D/FW
Airport; find that the prices offered by the D/FW
Airport are just compensation; and authorize the
acceptance and recording of the appropriate
instruments. It was the consensus of the City Council
that the recommendation be adopted.
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L-12177 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acceptance Communication No. L-12177 from the City Manager
of Easements recommending that the City Council accept three
easements for a total of $3.00 from D.R. Horton,
Texas,Limited for Trace Ridge Addition,Phase I. It
was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12178 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12178 from the City Manager
Right-of-Way recommending that the City Council approve the
acquisition of 30,325 square feet for right-of-way
described as Block G, Lot 30, Cooke's Meadow
Addition, Section 4, from William Ho at a cost of
$16,700.00 for replacement of Cooks Lane bridge
over Cottonwood Creek, between Meadowbrook
Drive and Brentwood Stair Road. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12179 There was presented Mayor and Council
Renewal of Communication No. L-12179 from the City Manager
Lease Agreement recommending that the City Council authorize
with Jane renewal of a residential lease with Jane Scarborough
Scarborough at 305 Harmon Road at a monthly rate of$426.00,
with agreement to begin January 1, 1998, and end
December 31, 1998, with the option to renew the
lease for two one-year terms subject to a 30 day
cancellation clause at the end of each term. It was
the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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L-12180 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12180 from the City Manager
three permanent recommending that the City Council approve the
sanitary sewer acquisition of three permanent sanitary sewer
easements easements; from The Fort Worth Housing
Authority, Billy Anderson, and Wayne Riddle; find
that a total of $3.00 is just compensation; and
authorize the City Manager to accept and record the
appropriate documents.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12181 There was presented Mayor and Council
Lease Space Communication No. L-12181 from the City Manager
Ridgmar Mall recommending that the City Council authorize the
6020 Green City Manager to execute a lease for space K-06 in the
Oaks Road Ridgmar Mall located at 6020 Green Oaks Road for
a community service unit and police storefront from
GMAC Commercial Mortgage on behalf of Lehman
Brothers Holdings for no rental charge, and approve
the lease term of one year commencing February 1,
1998, and expiring January 31, 1999. It was the
consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
L-12182 There was presented Mayor and Council
Acquisition of Communication No. L-12182 from the City Manager
two parcels recommending that the City Council approve the
acquisition of two parcels of real estate located at
1430 and 1440 North Main Street at a total cost of
$74,500.00 (plus estimated closing costs of$3,000.00).
On motion of Mayor Pro tempore McCray,seconded
by Council Member Haskin, the recommendation
was adopted unanimously.
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L-12183 There was presented Mayor and Council
Cancellation Communication No.L-12183 from the City Manager
Lake Worth recommending that the City Council approve the
Lease with cancellation of the 50-year lease with Carter Smith,
Carter Smith located on Lake Worth Lease Survey, Lot 30, Block
31. On motion of Council Member Wentworth,
seconded by Council Member Haskin, the
recommendation was adopted unanimously.
C-16577 There was presented Mayor and Council
Ord. # 13338 Communication No.C-16577 from the City Manager
Westhill recommending that the City Council:
Construction, Inc.
1. Authorize the transfer of$214,000.00 from the
Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$160,500.00 and Sewer Capital Project Fund
in the amount of$53,500.00, and
2. Adopt Appropriation Ordinance No. 13338
increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water Capital Projects
Fund in the amount of$160,500.00 and in the
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$53,500.00 from available funds for the
purpose of funding a contract with Westhill
Construction Inc., for Utility Cut Repair
Contract 98A, and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Westhill Construction, Inc. in
the amount of$200,000.00 and 365 calendar
days for Utility Cut Repair Contract 98A.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the
recommendation be adopted.
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C-16578 There was presented Mayor and Council
Comanche Communication No. C-16578 from the City Manager
Construction, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a construction contract
with Comanche Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$225,409.95 for water and sanitary sewer line
replacements in Todd Avenue from East Devitt
Street to East Shaw Street. It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-16579 There was presented Mayor and Council
Conatser Communication No. C-16579 from the City Manager
Construction Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction, Inc., in the amount of$301,291.50 for
the water and sanitary sewer replacement in Judd
Street from (I-35 W. Service Road to Mississippi
Avenue) Vicki Lane (Evans Avenue to Mississippi
Avenue), East Robert Street (Mississippi Avenue to
New York Avenue) and Ash Crescent Street (Colvin
Avenue to Belzise Terrace). It was the consensus of
the City Council that the recommendation be
adopted.
C-16580 There was presented Mayor and Council
J.L. Bertram Communication No. C-16580 from the City Manager
Construction & recommending that the City Council authorize the
Engineering, Inc. City Manager to execute a contract with J.L.
Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of $282,986.47 for the reconstruction of
Todd Avenue from East Devitt Street to East Shaw
Street. It was the consensus of the City Council that
the recommendation be adopted.
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C-16581 There was presented Mayor and Council
Agreement with Communication No. C-16581 from the City Manager
Kids Who Care, Inc. recommending that the City Council authorize the
City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a
consent agreement permitting the installation of 30
banners on City-owned street light poles on
University Drive between I-30 and Camp Bowie
Boulevard for Kids Who Care, Inc. to promote its
production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat for the period February 9, 1998,through
March 1, 1998.
Citizen Presentation
Eugene Dehler Mr. Eugene Dehler, spoke in the absence of Jeff
Empante, representing the Sargent Avenue
Homeowners Association, appeared before the City
Council and advised Council of a compromise
between the community and The "T" with regard to
the placement of the transfer Center on Sargent.
Mayor Barr advised Mr. Dehler and the listening
audience that the Fort Worth Transportation
Authority was a separate board and stated that the
City Council could not make decisions relative to
that entity.
Jessyl Woods, Jessyl Woods, Danny Leatherman, and Devin
Danny Leatherman, Bensen appeared before the City Council and
and Devin Bensen advised Council of the problems citizens were having
getting to work on time, stated that people were
loosing their jobs due to the changes by The "T";
and requested that the bus system revert to the old
routes.
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Ms. Nancy Amos, representing the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority, appeared before the City
Council and explained the problems that existed
when the new system was put into place, but stated
that The "T" was continuing to address concerns of
individuals still having problems with the bus routes.
She advised Council that some significant changes
would be made on February 16, 19989 but stated that
she did not have a listing of all of the changes. She
further advised Council that other changes would
occur in April.
Mayor Pro tempore McCray advised Ms.Amos that
approximately 60 percent of the people who use the
buses were from the lower income areas and stated
that the information was not getting to the people
that actually needed it.
Mayor Barr advised the citizens that the change for
the buses had been underway for the last two years
and stated that he did not feel that The "T" would
just go back to the old system. He stated that they
were trying to make the new system work and
advised Ms. Amos to keep the City Council informed
of its progress.
Jerry Stein Mr. Jerry Stein, 8101 Rain Dance Trail, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concern
relative platting and zoning standards. He advised
Council that a case coming before City Council next
week would impact and destroy the sense of
community in his subdivision.
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Alan Mollor Mr. Alan Mollor of the National Weather Service,
3401 Northern Cross Blvd., appeared before the City
Council and expressed the necessity of warning
sirens during an emergency.
Debbie Risse Ms. Debbie Risse, 6109 Rayburn Court, appeared
before the City Council and expressed concern
relative to the opening of Trinity Valley School. She
advised Council of the separation of life-long school
friends; congestion of traffic; and safety. She urged
Council to look into this redistricting matter.
Mayor Barr informed Ms. Risse that the placement
of schools was a matter for the School District, but
stated that the City would work with the District to
address and streamline traffic when new schools
were built in the community.
Ilorna Holbert Ms. Ilorna Robinson-Holbert, 3620 Mount Castle
Street, appeared before the City Council and
expressed concern relative to City employees of the
Fire Department working in a "hostile"
environment.
James Parker Mr. James Parker, 3616 Winifred Drive, appeared
before the City Council and advised Council that he
would like an answer to his question from last year
regarding the disposition of wastewater from Intel.
George L. Sirgo, Jr. Mr. George Sirgo, Jr., 4309 Cartagena Drive,
appeared before the City Council and commended
Council Member Picht for his assistance with the
students at Greenbriar to attend Westcreek School.
He stated that a team effort between the School
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Board and the City should be put forward to inform
students of the opportunities available by
corporations such as Intel offering training through
TCJC and employment after completion.
Mayor Barr expressed appreciation to the staff,
Superintendent's office, principal and students who
operated the cameras for the meeting.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
CITY SECRETARY MAYOR