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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/03/08-Agenda-Pre-Council s+� i PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES MARCH 8, 1965 Present: Late: Abse t: 1 . Friedman 7. Shannon (Item 1) 9. Kemble 2, Stovall B. Jones (Item 1) 3. Barr 4. Hoover 5. Hawn 6. Harding jE t e m Follow-Up 1 . Report by Mayor Friedman re Regional Airport HAN Matter Mayor Friedman advised the Council that he desired to make a brief "off-the- record" report to the Council regarding developments on the Regional Airport matter. Mayor Friedman reported that recent statements by Senator Parkhouse of Dallas regarding the passage of enabling legislation to provide for the establishment of a joint airport authority were for the purpose of delaying the designation of a regional airport. The Mayor reported that one of the objections of Senator Parkhouse to the proposed legislation involved the jurisdiction of the authority overlapping into Dallas County, but that the City of Fort Worth already had the power to acquire and operate airport facilities in Dallas County based on legislation enacted in 1947 . Mayor Friedman reported that Senator Parkhouse had been in favor of the legis- lation at that time. Mayor Friedman also reported that Senator Parkhouse was attempting to exclude Dallas County from the proposed airport authority, and to exempt the railroads from taxes in the airport authority's area of jurisdiction. Mayor Friedman stated that he and J. Lee Johnson, III had met with Mayor Eric Jonsson and the representative of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce on the previous Saturday for a period of 7 hours. Mayor Friedman advised the Council that the Dallas representatives on the airport meetings were to make a statement on Monday, March 8, re- garding the Regional Airport. Mayor Friedman advised the Council that he would make no response to the state- ment of Dallas officials until Fort Worth officials had had an opportunity to make a thorough study of the state- ment . Mayor Friedman advised the Council that in essence the representatives of both cities were in agreement on 1) the need for a joint airport; 2) that the airport should be located between Fort Worth and Dallas along the county line; and, 3) that the beat procedure was for an airport authority to operate the joint airport. Mayor Friedman reported that the only major point of disagreement Was the time period for the joint airport to go into operation. Mayor Friedman reported that Dallas officials desired to delay the operation of the joint air- port for a 10 year period, Councilman Shannon inquired about other members of the City Council making statements in response to the statement by Dallas officials, and was informed by Mayor Friedman that it was preferred that no x'ort Worth officials make any statements until the state- ment could be completely studied. Councilman Harding referred to the previous statement of Mayor Jonsson against the airport authority, and was informed by Mayor Friedman that this statement had been based on misinformation regarding the authority legislation which Mayor Jonsson had received. Mayor Friedman in- formed the Council that he understood the proposed authority legislation would be approved by the State Affairs Committee, and that the proposed constitutional amendment would be approved by the Constitutional Amend- ments Committee by a 3 to 2 vote. Mayor Friedman also advised the Council that the House Constitutional Amend- ments Committee would consider the proposed amendment on Wednesday, March 10th. Mayor Friedman reported that the Dallas officials had requested that Fort Worth withdraw its enabling legis- tion for the airport authority at this session of the legislature, and to join with Dallas officials in obtain- ing the proposed constitutional amendment. It was reported that Dallas officials felt there was no need to act on the enabling legislation until 1967since the constitutional amendment could not be voted on until 1966. Mayor Friedman reported that the Fort Worth airport committee was not pre- pared to make this concession. Mayor Friedman reported that the Tarrant County legislation would not harm anyone else, and that the Dallas officials had received the pro- posed legislation in December, and had been informed of it at least two months prior to December. Councilman Harding asked if the Dallas officials had agreed to the present location of Greater Southwest Inter- national Airport as a site for the regional airport, and was informed by Mayor Friedman that although no specific site had been agreed upon, it had been agreed that the proposed airport should be near the Dallas-Fort Worth County line, and that there was only one logical place for location of the joint regional airport. Councilman Hoover inquired if the Fort Worth officials were proposing to join Dallas in asking for a delay in the decision of the CAB, and was informed by Mayor Friedman that Fort 'Forth was not Proposing to request a delay. 2. Award of Contract - Aerial Photography and Mapping EHD - draft memo to depart- Services (M&C C-466) ments re need for further Council action before maps I The City Manager referred to this M&C which had are purchased in addition to been held over at last week's meeting, and reported the approved area. that Mr. Amis, Hardy, and Mahoney were present to answer questions from the Council regarding the aerial photography and mapping programa Councilman Ham stated that he had requested that this matter be delayed for one week in order to determine if the proposed photography and mappin to be obtained was consistent with previous photography and mappin._ services . Councilman Hamm stated that he now felt the program was more realistic inasmuch as 5 foot contour maps were being; requested instead of 2 foot contour maps . Councilman Hamm stated that he was satisfied with the information provided , and that he was in i.tivnr of approving the program. Councilman Hoover stated that he was concerned about approval being granted to continue the prof;ram in future years as funds became available Councilman ]hover stated that lie felt this was a Council responsibility, and that that provision of the M&C should be deleted. The City Manager reported that it was felt that savings could be obtained by extending the contract with the same firm in future years, but that the provision could be deleted if determined by the City Council . Councilman Hoover also referred to a difference in the number of square miles to be photographed and the number of square miles for which topographic maps would be obtained . The Planning Director reported that it was proposed to photo- graph a larger area covering some of the fringe areas of the City for use in determining such things as drainage areas , but that the detail maps for the (ring area would not be required . Councilman Hamm stated that he felt it would be hest for one mapping company to be retained to do all of the photography and mapping work since a number of vari- ables , such as height of the plane, type of camera, etc. , were involved and that the mapping work would be more accurate if one firm did the work. Councilman Barr stated that he felt the authorization could be given to the staff to obtain the photography and mapping services as funds became available inasmuch as the Council would have to approve the appropriation of funds for this pur- pose. The City Manager suggested that the Council author- ize the mapping and photography services through October 1965, when it was hoped that an additional sum of money could be included in the new fiscal year budget for mapping purposes . The City Manager suggested that the M&C be re- vised to provide that authority was granted to obtain top- ugraphic maps from Metropolitan Aerial Surveys at the same unit price, "as funds are budgeted and made available." Councilman Hamm suggested that the aerial mapping firm be required to maintain detailed notations regardint, the height of the airplane, camera, etc. as the work is being, done Councilman Jones inquired as to the total expenditure required for mapping,, and was informed by the Planninfi; Director that it was estimated the total cost would be appro-:,imately $150,000 - $175,000. The Planning Director advised the Council that the cost per set of maps to be obtained under this proposal was alt.iost $100 per set cheaper than the previous cost per set, due to this pro- posal being submitted by a local 'irm Council approved the award of contract for aerial photography and napping services , with the deletion of the sentence regarding authority to obtain additional Ask mars as Lauds become available in subsequent fiscal year:: . 3. Purchase of Manual Typewriters (M&C P-420 and BATEMAN - please follow up I.R. &02) The City Manager reported that supplemental information had been provided the Council regarding the purchase of typewriters which had been held over at last week 's Council meeting, Councilman Stovall stated that his recommendation would be that the City purchase the Royal typewriters , Councilman Stovall stated that lie had talked to three or four local of- fice equipment dealers, and that the Royal typewriters would be worth approximately $25 more when they were traded in. Councilman Stovall also reported that his firm had sold approximately 100 Olympia typewriters to General Dynamics, but that they had experienced maintenance trouble with the machines . Councilman Hamm stated that if the award was to be made on the basis of the trade-in value to be re- ceived, it would be necessary to consider trade-in values on all other equipment purchased by the City, such as automobiles, trucks , etc. Councilman Barr stated that inasmuch as there was so little difference in price between the three lowest bidders, he felt the people using the machines should be allowed to take their choice of machine to be purchased. The City Manager reported that both the Olympia and Royal suppliers had indicated that they would accept a split award of the bid, but that the Under- wood Corporation had stated on the bid that it was all or none proposal. At regular Council meeting, Council approved the purchase of the Olympia or Royal typewriters as selected by the d22artment using the machines , 4. Appointments to Board of Tax Equalization NAN (I.R. 700) The City Manager reported that it was requested that the City Council make its annual appointments to the Board of Tax Equalization in order that the Board's meetings could be scheduled. Council appointed Councilmen Jones and Shannon as a committee to make recommendation to the Council regarding these appointments. Councilman Jones was named chairman of the committee. S. Request for Temporary Street Closing - Rolling EHD - memo to Campbell Bills (M&C G-769) The City Manager referred to this request for the temporary street closing in the Rolling Ilills area for surf boarding, and reported that he had received a call from the largest property owner in the area who was opposed to the street closing. Councilman Hoover reported that he had received two calls from prople in the area who opposed the street .•N. closing, Councilman Shannon stated that he was opposed to the temporary street closing. Councilman Stovall stated that he felt similar requests from the Tanglewood area for street clos- ing would be received if the Council approved this temporary street closing for surf boarding. At regular Council meeting, Council deferred action on this request for temporary street closing and requested that the City Manager explore with the Park and Recreation Director the possibility of Providing facilities for surf boarding on City property,