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Home My WebLink About1980-04-15 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS �,::� A GENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980 AT 7:15 P. M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION: Reverend David Whitington Christ Our King Independent Methodist Church III. NEW BUSINESS City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to newly elected City Off icials. IV. ADJOURNMENT IN A CCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980 AT 3 :30 P. M. City ecr ar � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GE NDA JOINT CITY COUNCIL � & PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980 AT 7:30 P. M. '�"' COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS III. PUBLIC HEARING City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z80-19 submitted by David Spalding. IV. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Planning & Zoning Cammission to recess to the � Civic Center to deliberate the merits of the � zoning case and to consider other published � agenda items . � City Council to remain in session in the Council Chambers to consider further published agenda items. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, A CTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980 AT 3: 30 P. M. � City Se e ary Wr�++ CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GENDA REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING �,, TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980 AT 8:00 P. M. CIVIC CENTER - 413 MAIN STREET � V. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning Application Z80-19 (Spalding) and make a recommendation to the City Council. B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider a plat revision of Parra Linda Estates, Phase II and make a recommendation to the City Council. VI. CONSIDERA TION OF THE MINUTES A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the minutes of March 18, 1980. �° �� VII. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS '�..� VIII. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULA R SESSION, THE REGULA R PLANNING & ZONING COM- MISSION MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980 AT 3 : 30 P. M. City Secr a a� � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS A GE NDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980 AT 8 :00 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET V. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS City of Grapevine Fire Department to present a plaque to Mr. Bob Murphy for heroic action. � VI. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 1 & 9, 1980) VII. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to reconsider the City' s application to the U. S. Corps of Engineers relative to the proposed Wet 'N Wild facility. B. City Council to review and consider action to be taken relative to applications to be received for Cable Television Franchise. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider an agreement with Tarrant County in regard to fire and ambulance service. ,�,... B. City Council to consider appointments to various boards and committees. � C. City Council to consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. IX. ZONING CASES AND PLATS A. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Z80-19 (Spalding) and a subsequent ordinance. B. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the plat revision of Parra Linda Estates, Phase II. X. ADJOURN1vIENT � IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, � REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980 AT 3: 30 P. M. City Se ta y STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 15th day of April , 1980 at 7 : 15 p.m. , Council Chambers , 413 Main Street with the �r:.� following persons present to-wit : William D. Tate Mayor David A. Florence Mayor Pro Tem `�"'� Ted R. Ware Councilman C. L. Oliver Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman William Shafer Councilman Aulton Mullendore Councilman constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff: James L. Hancock City Manager Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. INVOCATION The Invocation was delivered by Reverend David Whitington, "�'"" representing Christ Our King Independent Methodist Church. � OATH OF OFFICE The first order of business before the Council was for the City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to newly elected City Officials . Prior to the installation, Mayor Tate advised that Mayor Pro Tem Florence had asked to make a statement. Mayor Pro Tem Florence expressed gratitude for the privilege of serving as a member of the Council since 1976. He voiced appreciation to the Mayor, other members of the Council , and City Staff for their cooperation and support during his terms of office. He then congratulated the newly elected officials and wished them well. Mayor Tate then asked the City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to Marion Brekken, Ted R. Ware and William Shafer. The new officers then took their respective seats on the Council. The Mayor, other members of the Council, and the City Manager � commended Mr. Florence for his contributions while serving on the Council. �. Councilman Brekken was then greeted and welcomed by Mayor • Tate, Members of the Council and City Staff. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Mullendore made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote : 04/15/80 Ayes : Tate, Ware, Brekken, Oliver, Shafer, Dunn, Mullendore Nays : None PASSED AND APPROVED on this the ��v day of ��.c , �' 1980. � , ��,t,.�� - a.� _��— Mayor ATTEST: ity Secr a � � � � STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEVINE � The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the �,,, City of Grapevine, Texas met in Joint Session on this the 15th day of April , 1980 at 7 : 30 P.M. , Council Chambers , 413 Main Street, Grapevine, Texas with the following persons present to-wit : � William D. Tate Mayor Charles Dunn Councilman C. L. Oliver Councilman Ted R. Ware Councilman William Shafer Councilman Aulton Mullendore Councilman Marion Brekken Councilwoman constituting a quorum with the following members of the Planning & Zoning Commission: Duane Rogers Chairman Sharron Spencer Member Robert Sands Member Ron Cook Member Harlen Joyce Member constituting a quorum with the following members of the City Staff: ,�:-� James L. Hancock City Manager Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager � '� John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney �"� # Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tate. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Tate welcomed those in attendance and introduced the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z80-19 , DAVID SPALDING The first order of business was for the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative to Zoning Application Z80-19 submitted by David Spalding. Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. The City Secretary explained that the property in question was Twin Creek Cove Subdivision in the City of Grapevine and noted �., that the requested zoning was for a "SP" Specific Use Permit, incidental to, and for the purpose of, duplex family dwellings ; providing a minimum of sixty percent (60'/0) masonry and glass �, exterior, providing for a minimum floor area of three thousand square feet per structure; and further providing for compliance with all "R-2" Two-Family Dwelling District construction re- quirements except as modified herewith, or in the alternative, any higher zoning that is more restrictive by use or restrictions. She then introduced attorney Robert Power who was in attendance to speak on behalf of the applicant . 04/15/80 ' Mr. Power recognized the Mayor, Council and Planning & Zoning Members and gave a brief history in regard to the application. He advised that the situation in regard to the zoning application was still being studied and respectfully requested that the hearing be postponed until the first meeting in May. Planning & Zoning Commission Member Harlen Joyce made a motion to grant the extension requested and continue the ,.,� public hearing on May 6, 1980. The motion was seconded by Member Robert Sands and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Rogers , Sands , Spencer, Cook and Joyce ``�'` Nays : None Councilman Ted Ware then made a motion to continue the public hearing on May 6 , 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, Oliver & Brekken Nays : None END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING The Planning & Zoning Commission then recessed to the Civic Center to consider further published agenda items . The City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to discuss further published matters . PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - MR. BOB MURPHY The next order of business was for the City of Grapevine Fire Department to present a plaque to Mr. Bob Murphy for heroic �; action. ;,� Fire Marshall , Bill Powers related the events of the accident � during which Mr. Murphy rescued two women from a burning auto- mobile. He then presented the White Helmet Award plaque to Mr. Murphy who expressed appreciation for the recognition. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the Minutes of April l, 1980. Councilman Oliver noted that in the Minutes of April 9 , 1980 Councilman Ware was shown absent in the motion vote. He added that the correction should note that Councilman Shafer , was absent instead of Councilman Ware. The City Secretary acknowledged the error and advised that a correction would be made. Councilman Oliver then made a motion to waive the reading of the Minutes and approve them as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Oliver, Brekken, Shafer, Mullendore and Dunn Nays : None ,�„�,, RECONSIDERATION - WET 'N WILD FACILITY The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the City' s application to the U. S . Corps of Engineers relative to the proposed Wet 'N Wild facility. Mayor Tate made a brief statement commenting that in visiting with Corp Officials, it was the Corps opinion that a full environmental assessment would be necessary before action would 04/15/80 be taken on their behalf. He added that completion of such a study would take approximately twelve months , with the possibility that even then the existing thinking of the Corp might not change. He further stated that he did not feel it in the best interest of the City to pursue the matter for a twelve month period primarily because of the controversy within the community and because joint operations between the Corp and the City of Grapevine could be jeopardized. Mayor Tate added that he felt the Council should coordinate their thinking ""�"' with the will of the people. He continued to say that during his visit with Corp Officials the maintenance and security of the lake was discussed and ideas and methods of improving the w� situation were being formulated. In conclusion, he commented that he felt it important that the City and Corp be given an opportunity to pursue other avenues that were important to the City and he would therefore support a motion to withdraw the City' s application to the Corp for the lease of the property for � the Wet `N Wild facility. Other members of the Council expressed a similar position. Councilman Mullendore then made a motion to withdraw the City' s application with the Corp of Engineers relative to the lease of property at Grapevine Lake for the proposed Wet 'N Wild project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Ware, Brekken, Shafer, Oliver, Dunn and Mullendore Nays : None CABLE TELEVISION APPLICATIONS - RESOLUTION The next order of business was for the City Council to review and �,,,� consider action to be taken relative to applications to be 3 ` recieved for Cable Television Franchise. � Assistant City Manager, Bill Eisen reviewed items of information provided the Council in their packet. He then outlined the procedure for accepting applications and ultimately awarding the franchise. Councilman Ted Ware, Chairman of the Cable Television Committee and Councilman Mullendore, Member, commended the City Staff and especially Mr. Eisen for efforts in the detailed work involved in the procedure thus far. There being little discussion, the City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolution. Councilman Dunn then made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Mullendore, to adopt the resolution. It prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Brekken, Shafer, Mullendore, Dunn and Oliver Nays : None RESOLUTION N0. 80-17 � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GR.APEVINE ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF A �' FRANCHISE; REQUIRING A $1, 000 NON-REFUND- ABLE APPLICATION FEE. COUNTY AGREEMENT - FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an agreement with Tarrant County in regard to fire and ambulance . service. 04/15/80 Assistant City Manager, Bill Eisen reviewed the contract and advised the Council that the City Staff recommended approval. Following a short discussion and several questions from the Council, Councilman Mullendore made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and to enter into the agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer ,,,� and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Shafer, Brekken, Oliver, Dunn and Mullendore Nays : None � BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider appointments to various boards and committees . City Manager, Jim Hancock advised the Council that excellent response was received in regard to an announcement about the committee appointments . He then briefly reported to the Council the various committees with vacancies . Several Councilmen expressed appreciation for the large number of applicants and commented that a Workshop might be in order to provide adequate and equal consideration to all concerned. Councilman Oliver, therefore made a motion to meet in Special Workshop Session on April 22nd and to instruct the City Secretary to notify all applicants to attend the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: � � Ayes : Tate, Ware, Brekken, Oliver, Shafer , Dunn and Mullendore Nays : None � Mayor Tate then instructed the City Secretary to include �in the published agenda an item allowing the Council to make appointments during the special meeting if they so desired. MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENT, 1980-81 The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Tate declared that nominations were in order. Councilman Shafer nominated Councilman Larry Oliver. Councilman Ware made a motion that nominations cease and that Councilman Oliver be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and failed by the following vote: Ayes : Ware, Shafer Nays : Tate, Brekken, Dunn and Mullendore Abstain: Oliver .•�► Councilman Oliver then made a motion to elect Councilman Ware by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes : Tate, Brekken, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer and Mullendore Nays : None Abstain: Ware Councilman Ted Ware was duly elected Mayor Pro Tem for 1980-81. 04/15/80 PARRA LINDA ESTATES, PHASE II, PLAT REVISION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the plat revision of Parra Linda Estates , Phase II . City Engineer, Jim Baddaker advised that in inspecting the construction site area of Parra Linda Estates , Phase II , an apparent traffic problem was noted at the intersection of Kimball Road and Mesa Verde, if Mesa Verde made a direct connection to Kimball. He therefore recommended a plat re- vision to cul-de-sac Mesa Verde to alleviate a potentially � hazardous traffic situation. He added that the developer was in agreement and that the Planning & Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the proposed revision. There being little discussion, Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Staff and approve the revision of Parra Linda Estates , Phase II. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Ware, Brekken, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer and Mullendore Nays : None Abstain : Mayor Tate MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS City Attorney, John Boyle advised that the City' s Financial Statement; Official Statement on the Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds ; and Official Statement on the General Obligation Bonds had been prepared and were available for Council inspection in the Conference Room. �.,�.. � ADJOURNMENT �'"` There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Shafer made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Ware, Shafer, Dunn, Brekken, Mullendore and Oliver Nays : None PASSED & APPROVED on this the �O�day of , 1980 . .C_..�`�� Mayor ATTEST: ,e�* � City ecre ry �