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Home My WebLink About1979-07-03 Regular Meeting � . � � r CITY OF GR.APEVINE , TEXAS � � � AGENDA `' REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � � TUESDAY, JULY 3 , 1979 AT 7 :30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET ¢ � � � � � i � I . CALL TO ORDER � 3 i � P II . INVOCATION - Reverand David Whitington � III . CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS � � IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES - June 19 , 1979 ; z [ i V. PUBLIC HEARING � � City Council to continue the Public Hearing for � the purpose of considering an application sub- � mitted by Mr. S . D. Daly to relocate a portable building. Council to also consider a subsequent � resolution. � � � VI. OLD BUSINESS � � City Council to consider an ordinance rel.ative � to Zoning Application No. Z79-14 submitted by Mr. Don Looney. � � � VII. NEW BUSINESS ' � t A. City Council to hear a presentation by � Tarrant Cable Communications , Inc. relative � to cable television service. � � F � B. City Council to consider an application sub- E mitted by Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport � Board for the abandonment of a portion of � Arlington-Grapevine Road. City Council to � also consider a subsequent ordinance. � i F pF�� 6 C. City Council to consider the appointment of � an auditor for the 1978-1979 fa.scal year . ; � k D. City Council to consider an ordinance relative � to the extension of Metroplex Cab Company � franchise , first reading. � � E. City Council to consider the appointment of � a City Health Officer for 1979-1980 . � � F. City Council to consider the appointment of an alternate member to the Board of Zoning � Adj ustments . � � G. City Council to consider awarding the bid ; for a communications equipment maintenance � contract. € H. City Council to consider a resolution to � � name the road leading to the Golf Course. _ � t � � � � , :. F � 5 �5 5 i � � � � Council Agenda, } cont�nu�d � July 3 , 1979 ' � � � � � � � I. City Council to consider approval of the 4 Bond Form for Increased Rates During f Suspension as submitted with the Lone � ; Star Gas rate increase application. � � � : VIII. ADJOURNMENT � ¢ � � � � � 6 �[ Y 4 , t `s � 6 � f f. \ � �t' 3 � 4[� 6 { flr 4 E i � � f � t ( IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T. C. S . , AS AMENDED p BY CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE , REGULAR SESSION, � THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED � ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE , 1979 , AT 10 :30 A.M. � f � � � � � } . � � S � City ecre ry ' � � � � } � � � � i �' ( t t f 4 E C ! y � � 3 d E . � f 3 � i , � 4 � G . � �}` fq [ �( P b € # � 3 f x � i � , STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TARR.ANT X ; CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The City Council of the City of Grapevine , Texas met in Regular Session on this the 3rd day of July, 1979 , at 7 :30 � P.M, with the following persons present to-wit : William D. Tate Mayor _ David A. Florence Mayor Pro-Tem k C. L. "Larry" Oliver Councilman ' Ted Ware Councilman ' Aulton D. Mullendore Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman � William Shafer Councilman ; constituting a quorum with the following City Staff inembers � in attendance : � James L. Hancock City Manager Bill Eisen Assistant City Manager Rayford Price Acting City Attorney � Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER � � Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. � � e: INVOCATION � , The Invocation was delivered by Reverend David Whitington of Christ Our King Independent Methodist Church. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS � � Mr. Doyle Jordan, 3709 High Drive , Grapevine advised the Council that there was a major drainage problem near his residence , as well as numerous city code violations in his neighborhood. He added that the problems had been discussed many times with the ' City Staff and members of the City Council , but that no positive action had been taken. Following a short discussion, Mayor Tate appointed Councilman Mullendore to work with the City Manager and the Code Enforcement Officer in providing assistance to Mr. Jordan. MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the Minutes of June 19 , 1979 . : There being no corrections or additions to the Minutes , Councilman Oliver made a motion to waive the reading of the Minutes and approve them as published. The motion was seconded by Councilman ' Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Florence , Oliver , Dunn, Mullendore , and Ware Nays : None Absent : Shafer PUBLIC HEARING The next order of business was for the City Council to continue , the Public Hearing for the purpose of considering an application to relocate a portable building. The City Secretary explained ' that the applicant , Mr. S . D. Daly, had filed an application requesting permission to relocate an eleven foot (11 `) by twelve foot (12 ' ) portable building on the property at 207 East Northwest Highway. She added that the proposed use of the structure was office space in relation to auto sales . For the benefit of the audience, Mrs . Armstrong explained that the Public Hearing was � � � � 07/03/79 � � ; opened on June 19th, but because a legal question was raised � relative to an existing lease on the subject property, a motion ; was made to continue the Public Hearing on July 3rd. � � � There was no one in attendance to represent the applicant . � Mayor Tate asked if there were guests present to speak for � or against the application. There were none. ` _ The City Secretary advised that she was in receipt of one letter � of opposition which was read into the record as follows : � � July 3 , 1979 � � h' � Grapevine City Council { e Please accept this letter as our position on the � relocation of a building to establish a car lot ; at 207 East Northwest Highway. � We own a 44 X 118 foot tract upon which our office , � Red Carpet , Realtors is located. We are opposed � to the requested usage due to the following reasons : � s 1) We currently have a lease on a portion of this property extending until October � 19 , 1993 . This lease is recorded in Volume ; 6743 , Page 026 of the Tarrant County Deed = Records . � 2) This area has been parking for our building � and Motor Supply Company for 20 years . Upon � the sale of the building at 203 East Northwest Highway in 1973 , a 20-year lease was executed s between Bob Rockenbaugh and Bill Lindsey �" � providing that 28 feet west of 203 East '�'� Northwest Highway and 28 feet east of 203 � East Northwest Highway be prescribed as � parking for that 20 year period. 4 ; fl 3) A building permit was granted in 1973 for ` the remodeling of 203 East Northwest Highway � into an office building with off-street � parking to consist af parking on the east � and west sides of the building. � � 4) The addition of another business into the � area between our building and Jerry Pair' s ` Motor Supply Company would even further create � a parking problem. � � � For these reasons we are opposed to the requested change. � a Sincerely, � � RED CARPET , REALTORS q � � Luther Hillman ��"� � Broker � � LLH/cp t � � � � ¢ � � � � � � € , � � � � � r � � i a � 07/03/79 � , � Following a short Council discussion, Councilman Oliver � made a motion to close the Public Hearing. The motion was ; seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the � following vote: " Ayes : Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dunn, Mullendore and Ware Nays : None Absent : Shafer Councilman Mullendore than made a motion to deny the application. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote : � Ayes : Tate , Florence, Oliver , Dunn, Mullendore and Ware Nays : None Absent : Shafer ; ZONING ORDINANCE - APPLICANT, DON LOONEY ! The next order of business was for the City Council to consider ' an ordinance relative to Zoning Application Z79-14 submitted by Don Looney. 3 ; The City Secretary gave a brief history in regard to the Zoning Application and then read the caption of the proposed ordinance. ; Mayor Pro-Tem Florence made a motion to adopt the ordinance. , The motion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following vote : t ; ' Ayes : Tate , Florence , Ware , Oliver , Dunn, and Mullendore ; Nays : None Absent : Shafer � ORDINANCE N0. 79-31 ;.,�' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 70-10 , THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF , GR.APEVINE , TEXAS , SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE OF GR.APEVINE , TEXAS , � GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEING TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS , BEING A PART OF THE ELIZABETH COX SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0. 352 , ' IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , MORE FULLY AND COM- � PLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; � ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM � "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL � ZONING MAP ; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO ' SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS , � MOR.ALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND � AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE ; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND � DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , CABLE TV - STORER (Tarrant Cable Communications , Inc. ) � The next order of business was for Senator Bill Meier, Attorney, ' '°` to make a presentation on behalf of Tarrant Cab1e Communications , ' Inc. , a subsidiary of Storer Broadcasting Company. Senator Meier gave a brief history stating that Tarrant Cable Communications , Inc. had submitted an application to the City � relative to a cable television franchise. During his presentation , he advised the Council on matters pertaining to the financial I stability of the company, services offered, and proposed rates . He then answered questions from the Council. , i I , � � � 07/03/79 � � € � Following Senator Meier ' s Presentation, Mayor Tate appointed � Councilmen Ware, Mullendore , and Shafer to serve as the Cable � Television Franchise Committee . They were instructed to meet � with the City Manager to review and screen the applications � submitted and refer the most likely candidates to the Council � for presentations . � [ Note : Councilman Shafer arrived late. ° � � ABANDONMENT - ARLINGTON-GRAPEVINE ROAD � E The next order of business was for the City Council to consider p an application submitted by Dallas/Fort Worth Regional � Airport Board for the abandonment of a portion of Arlington- � Grapevine Road. 3 s s Mr. Don Savage , Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Planning and = Engineering Department advised the Council that the portion � of Arlington-Grapevine Road which was being considered for � abandonment was that portion located within the boundary � of the airport property. He further stated that the Airport � Board was seeking abandonment primarily because the road was � being used as a site for garbage dumping and creating both � health and fire hazard conditions . He added that it was the � intent of the airport to construct gates at both the North = and Soutn ends of Arlington-Grapevine Road as it entered the � airport property. ` � � It was the general concensus of the Council that although ` abandonment of that portio of the road in question might solve � the problems relating to the airport , the dumping would more g than likely continue where the road dead-ended at the airport € property. _ The City Manager stated that some alternatives could be � considered, for instance , cleaning and improving the road ; � � and grading the ditches too wide to allow dumping. Following a short discussion, Councilman Mullendore made a � . motion to table the item for further consideration. The motion � was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following ; vote: � � Ayes : Tate, Florence , Oliver, Ware , Shafer , Mullendore , � and Dunn � Nays : None � s Both the Council and Airport personnel agreed to cooperate � in attempting to reach a solution that would benefit all � concerned. � AUDITOR - 1978-79 FISCAL YEAR � � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � the appointment of an auditor for the 1978-79 Fiscal Year. f � The City Manager advised that the City Staff and Council Personnel � Committee had reviewed several auditing firms and that it was � their recommendation that the firm of Pittman and Harris be � 4 engaged once again to audit the City' s 1978-79 records . � � Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation '`: of the Personnel Committee and City Staff and appoint the firm � Pittman and Harris to audit the 1978-79 City records . The � motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote : � Ayes : Tate, Florence , Oliver , Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore and Ware � Nays : None � � E F x Y �: � � � � 07/03/79 METROPLEX CAB COMPANY - FRANCHISE RENEWAL The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance relative to the extension of Metroplex Cab Company franchise , first reading. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. � Mr. Hugh Waite , owner of Metroplex Cab Company made a , presentation during which he requested the Council to consider extending his franchise for three years rather than one, and that they consider amending the City' s taxi franchise annual fixed percentage basis . Following a short discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to approve the ordinance extending Metroplex Cab Company' s taxi franchise for a period of one year, first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Florence, Oliver, Ware , Mullendore, Shafer and Dunn Nays : None ORDINANCE N0. 79-32 AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING THE GRANTING OF A TAXI CAB FRANCHISE TO HUGH M. WAITE , D/B/A METROPLEX CAB COMPANY HEALTH OFFICER - 1979-80 The next order of business was for the City Council to � consider the appointment of a Health Officer for 1979-80 . The City Secretary advised that Dr. Sam Gladney had served in that capacity for the past several years and that he was willing to continue serving if it was the desire of the Council. Councilman Mullendore made a motion to reappoint Dr. Sam Gladney to serve as the City' s Health Officer for 1979-80 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer , Mullendore , and Ware Nays : None APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the appointment of an alternate member to the Board of Zoning Ad j u s tmen t s . The City Secretary advised that Mr. Tommy Zimmerer had moved from the City, therefore resigning as alternate member of the Board of Zoning Adjustments . She then stated that the name of � Gerald Thompson had been submitted for consideration and that he had acknowledged his willingness to serve. Councilman Ware then made a motion to appoint Gerald Thompson to fill the unexpired term of Tommy Zimmerer on the Board of Zoning Adjustments . The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn , and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Florence, Oliver, Ware, Mullendore, Shafer, and Dunn Nays : None � � � 07/03/79 ' ; COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT � � The next order of business was for the City Council to z consider awarding the bid for a Communications Equipment � Maintenance Contract. � The City Manager explained that the following bids had ' been received: _ f ; � COMPANY NAME POLICE FIRE UTILITIES TOTAL � DEPT. DEPT. DEPT. MONTHLY � Circle Communications $415 . 00 $218. 00 $154. 00 $787 . 00 Company Mo. Mo. Mo. Mo. t 2740 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas � i Sound Unlimited, Inc. $428 . 00 $185 . 00 $175 .00 $788 . 00 � 2461 West Dallas St. Mo. Mo. Mo . Mo . ; Grand Prairie, Texas ; � The City Manager advised that primarily because of the interest shown, by making a very thorough examination of our equipment and f by attending the bid opening, the City Staff was recommending � that the bid be awarded to Sound Unlimited, Inc. � Councilman Dunn then made a motion to accept the recommendation 3 ' of the City Staff and award the bid to Sound Unlimited, Inc. for � a monthly fee of $788. 00 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullendore and prevailed by the following vote : E Ayes : Tate, Florence , Oliver, Dunn, Shafer, Mullendore, � and Ware ` Nays : None ; RESOLUTION N0. 79-23 _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ' CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , AWARDING THE ; BID FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT : MAINTENANCE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE � , CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . � � STREET NAMING - ROAD ACROSS THE DAM r The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � a resolution naming the road beginning at Hwy. 121 and extending ; across the Lake Grapevine Dam northward to the City Limit Line. ; � The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolution. The City Manager advised that the road in question led to the � new Municipal Golf Course and the City Staff felt it fitting tfiat $ the road be named to better enable citizens to locate the golf � course facility. It was noted that Golf Pro Jim Smith had 3 recommended the name of Fairway Drive. � Mayor Pro-Tem Florence then made a motion to accept the recommendation and adopt the resolution naming said road � Fairway Drive. � The motion was seconded by Councilman Ware � and prevailed by the following vote : t Ayes : Tate , Florence , Oliver, Dunn, Shafer , Mullendore, and Ware n � Nays : None � � } � t � k ! t # 3 � 07/03/79 RESOLUTION N0. 79-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , NAMING A CERTAIN CITY STREET MORE CLEARLY DEFINED IN THE BODY OF THIS RESO- LUTION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . WEIGGERS/LASSITER ROAD -RENAMING ' The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution renaming Weiggers/Lassiter Road near the golf course facility. During the Council discussion, several names were considered including Golfing Green Drive, Bogie Lane, and Club House Drive. Councilman Shafer then made a motion that the road be renamed Dalton' s Drive in honor of former Councilman Dalton' s contributions to the City and his special interest in the game of golf. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate , Florence , Oliver, Ware , Shafer, Mullendore , and Dunn Nays : None RESOLUTION N0. 79-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS , RENAMING A CERTAIN CITY STREET, MORE CLEARLY DEFINED IN THE BODY OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE . BOND FORM APPROVAL - LONE STAR GAS COMPANY � � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider approval of the Bond Form for Increased Rates During Suspension as submitted with the Lone Star Gas rate increase appl.ication. City Manager Jim Hancock advised the Council that the form had i been reviewed by the City Attorney and that approval was recommended. , Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and approve the Bond Form for Increased Rates During Suspension as submitted by Lone Star Gas Company. The ' motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dunn, Shafer , Mullendore, and Ware Nays : None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council , Councilman Oliver made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Florence and all in attendance voted aye. � PASSED AND APPROVED on this the�_day of , 1979 . �' �'�'�''� � � � �'�� Mayor ATTEST: I City Secr ar �