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Home My WebLink About1977-03-15 Regular Meeting � � � � CITY OF GR.APEVINE, TEXAS � AGENDA � � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � MARCH 15, 1977 AT 7: 30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN � � � � ; � I. CALL TO ORDER � � � � II. INVOCATION: Councilman Florence � �: III. PUBLIC HEARINGS � l �: � A. City Council to hold a public hearing for the & purpose of considering a rate increase requested � by Lone Star Gas Company. � � B. City Council to consider a franchise application � submitted by Mr. Hugh Waite, Metroplex Cab Company. � x � [ IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION � � � � A. City Council to recess to the Conference Room � to discuss pending and contemplated litigation � and personnel matters pursuant to Article 6252- 17, Section 2 (e & g) , Texas Civil Statutes . � B. City Council to return to the Council Chambers to �� consider the remaining agenda items . � � � V. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS � � � VI. OLD BUSINESS � ' � �A. City Council to consider the final plat of Oak Grove Estates . � VII. NEW BUSINESS � 4 , � � A. City Council to consider the schematic design � � � of the Senior Citizens Center. � 3 � B. City Council to consider matters related to Lone Star Gas franchise. C. City Council to consider an addendum to the � maintenance building contract. � � s D. City Council to consider the authorization of an �; additional employee for Municipal Court. � E. City Council to consider bids received on the � sale of used city cars . � VIII. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (March 1, 1977) � !; � IX. ADJOURNMENT � � E IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF TFiE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND ` POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF MA RCH, 1977 AT 3: 30 P.M. � � � City Sec tary � � �. � � � � � � F x �: i' � :' �. CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ;` TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1977 AT 7:30 P.M. � � � � � � � VII. NEW BUSINESS � � F. City Council to consider authorizing the City Attorney and Financial Advisor to prepare the necessary ordinances and g resolutions for the sale of the follow- ing bonds : Water, $300, 000; Sewer, $300, 000; Golf Course, $750,000; Police Station, $100, 000; � and Street Improvement, $100,000. The emergency item was placed on the City Council agenda E v as immediate action is necessary to insure the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Grapevine, Texas. _ � s � i � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED � j BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED � ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 1977 AT 3 :00 P.M. � � � - � � � � � SHI EY S RONG � CITY SE TARY � � � � � � � � {. � � � � � i � � � � s � � � � � ,' � � � € � � � �: � � � � � � k � � � � i I � � x ,' , STATE OF TEXAS � i COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEVINE � � The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas convened in regular session at 7:30 P.M. on this the 15th day of March, 1977 with the following members present to-wit: � William D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Dunn Councilm an Willis Pirkle Councilman David Florence Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman Charles Gideon Councilman constituting a quorum with, Floy T. Ezell City Manager James L. Hancock Ass ' t. City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Councilman Florence. � The first order of business was to be a public hearing for the purpose of considering a rate increase requested by Lone Star Gas Company. Mayor Tate did not open the public hearing but , rather asked for a report from the City Manager. Mr. Ezell reported that Lone Star Gas had not provided the data requested by the Council and asked that the public hearing be continued � on April 5, 1977. Councilman Dunn made a motion to postpone the public hearing regarding the Lone Star rate increase re- ; quest until April 5, 1977. The motion was seconded by Council- ;' man Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: . , Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle, Dalton & Dunn Nays: None ; The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a franchise application as submitted by Mr. Hugh Waite, Metro- plex Cab Company. Mayor Tate declared open the public hearing 1 and introduced Mr. Waite. The applicant stated that he felt � his application met all necessary requirements and commented � that he would answer any questions the Council might have. i (Note: Mr. Waite appeared before the Council on March 1, 1977 � at which time there was a lengthy discussion) There were few j questions from the Council. Mayor Tate asked if there were ; guests present who wished to speak for or against the applica- tion. There were none. The City Attorney commented that Mr. ' Waite�s application met with ordinance requirements. There a being no further discussion, Councilman Pirkle made a motion ' to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by � Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Rlorence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn & Pirkle Nays : None i ! Councilman Gideon then made a motion to accept the application ; and financial statement as submitted, and grant the application ; to Mr. Waite. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion. a � I �: � The City Attorney then advised the Council that in order �� to grant a franchise, it was necessary to draft a fran- chise ordinance and to read it on two occasions. He w added that the proper motion would be to instruct the ; ordinance to be prepared and for its consideration to be � a placed on the next agenda. He continued to say that the ordinance needed to contain the term of the franchise. � Councilman Gideon then withdrew his motion. Councilman � Dunn suggested that the franchise be granted for one year. � ` The City Attorney advised that according to the City � Charter, the f ranchise would not become effective until � at least thirty days following the first reading of the ; ordinance. Councilman Dalton made a motion to authorize � the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting the � requested franchise. The motion was seconded by Council- man Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence , Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None i Mr. Waite then asked the Council if he could continue to s operate until the f ranchise agreement was effective. After ' little discussion, Councilman Dalton amended his motion to include that Mr. Waite could continue to ope rate until the � ordinance was passed. Councilman Florence seconded the � amendment and it prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None i z f The next item on the agenda was consideration of citizens ' ; requests . Mr. Ezell announced that Mr. Bob Holder, the � Administrative Assistant to Commissioner Lynn Gregory, was � present in the audience. Mr. Holder commented that Commi- p ssioner Gregory had given his willingness to assist the � City of Grapevine in whatever manner possible in their � � continued growth. He advised that Commissioner Gregory � would like to have a list of the City�s top priorities. � Mayor Tate thanked Mr. Holder for his attendance and advised � that the list would be provided. ¢ The next order of business was for the City Council to recess ` to the Conference Room to discuss pending and contemplated litigativn and personnel matters pursuant to Article 6252-17, d Section 2 (e and g) , Texas Civil Statutes. � The Council returned to the Council Chambers and Mayor Tate � called the meeting to order. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider authorizing the City Atto rney � and F'inancial Advisor to prepare the necessary ordinances and � resolutions for the sale of the following bonds: Water, � $300,000; Sewer, $300,000; Golf Course, $750,000; Police � Station, $100,000; and Street Improvement, $100,000. (A � more detailed breakdown of the bonds is attached hereto and � made a part hereof to the minutes of the Council meeting of � March 15, 1977. ) Councilman Rlorence made a motion to � authorize the city attorney and financial advisor to prepare � � the necessary ordinances and resolutions to proceed with the � sale of the bonds. The motion was seconded by Councilman � Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: � � k Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence , Oliver, Dalton, Dunn & Pirkle � Nays : None � � � Mayor Tate then advised that consideration of the final plat � of Oak Grove Estates had been deleted from the agenda be- � cause the necessary papers had not been provided for review � by the City Staff. � P S S }y $,- � I � i i The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the schemetic design of the Senior Citizens Center. The City I Manager introduced Mr. Norman Hatfield, architect. Mr. Hatfield a provided the Council with copies of the proposed project time � schedule and an estimate of probable cost. The City Manager I announced that the Park and Recreation Board and the Senior !� Citizens Committee had reviewed and approved the plans. Mr. Hatfield proceeded to explain the schematic design and noted � � F� points of interest. The time schedule and cost estimate sheet a were then discussed. (A copy of the cost estimate as submitted ' is attached hereto and made a part hereof to the minutes of � the city council meeting of March 15, 1977, Exhibit "B") . � Councilman Dunn expressed a desire to use carpet for floor �' finishing rather than the proposed vinyl asbestos tile. A decision was not made regarding this matter. There was a , lenghty discussion regarding building materials, the purpose I of various materials , appliances, and special facilities for � handicapped senior citizens. Councilman Gideon made a motion to allow the architects to continue. There was little more i discussion. Mayor Tate reminded the Council that a motion had been made to allow the architects to proceed in accordance , with their development schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: i Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn & Pirkle Nays: None � The agenda item relating to the Lone Star Gas franchise was not considered during the meeting of March 15, 1977. a The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an addendum to the maintenance building contract. The City Manager explained that the contract for the new maintenance ; °� facility did not include the cost and installation of gasoline � and diesel tanks , pumps, and other necessary accessories. He � advised that the following two quotations had been submitted: � HALL CONSTRUCTION CO. $6,550. UNITED PUMP SUPPLY, DALLAS $7,902. The City Manager advised that Hall Construction Company was building the maintenance facility and added that the city staff recommended the quotation of $6,550 be accepted and added to � the present contract. Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and add the gasoline tanks to the maintenance building contract with Hall Construction in the amount of $6,550. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and : prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn & Pirkle Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the authorization of an additional employee for Municipal Court. ' The City Manager explained the need for an additional employee " and pointed out the necessary funds were available. He added that there was a possibility of a future grant to pay the salary � of the additional clerk. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to , authorize the additional clerk. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None � ! ', I i I �: t � � � The next order of business was for the City Council to � consider bids received on the sale of used city cars. � The City Nianager reported that no bids were received and asked that he be authorized to readvertise for bids . �' Councilman Dunn made a motion to authorize the City � Manager to readvertise for bids. The motion was seconded � by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: � i; � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, F'lorence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn & Pirkle � Nays: None : � � The next order of business was consideration of the minutes � of March 1, 1977. Councilman Rlorence made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as printed. � The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn & Pirkle � ' Nays : None � � There being no further business to come before the Council, t Councilman Pirkle made a motion to adjourn. The motion � was seconded by Councilman Dunn and all present voted aye. ; � � t � � � PASSED AND APPROVED this the � day of .. , 1977. � � .*' � �" �, � l�'�°`�-�- � ' ' .�•r v �.a'�f �---��/::,��..�1 � MAYOR � � ATTEST: � i . � � k' CITY SECR ' A = �: � � t i- ! E � � � k' �' � f t � 4 5 i � 4 k P: €' � � e � � € � � r � , EXHIBIT "A" , �. � > - . ::�1 , r�. ."�� . "•1 i: �i'1:'G'�'f;"�ii.'�.1'S I (G.O. ) l . lti'est_NW Iiwy._�;��rth Side) - From Jet-�+c�e � � Car [ti'ash to N. Ma.in, St . , �nd North on N . Main St. Approx. . 475� ( total 1125� ) 12" li.ne <3nd on the W. NW Ii:vy. � , South_Side - Rori.ng Iii��'.;�.�ay- Scribner St . F_ast along West ' N.a Htivy. to Barton St . 8" line- � Approximate cost $ 44 , 000.00 s i ! (G.O. ) 2. Glade__Rd. _& Nughes Rd. - Layi_ng 12" along ' ` old Grapevine-Fuless Rd. to ; Hughes Rd. then 8" along Hughes to I�wy. 157 then along Hwy. 157 to Hall-Johnson. 12" & 8"- - Approximately 16,000� - $140,000.00 . (G.O. ) 3. Park Blvd. - From Dove Rd. to W. NW Hwy � ! 16" line - Approx. 5,000� $116 ,000.00 � i � ^ ! TOTAL [aATER ' (Excluding $700 ,000.00 for expansion of Water Filterir�g Plant) $300,000.00 � SANITARY SEWER S STE � _ Y M IDIPROVEMENT (G.O. ) 1 . ��Jaste ZJater Return & Sludge Clarifier Pump & lines from F'iltering , rr Plant to Sewer Plant - j Approximate Estimated Cost $110,000.00 � (G.O. ) 2. Lift Station on Dove Road - Replace ex- isting pumps , etc. at Lift Station $ 50,000.00 � (G.O. ) 3. � hlanor Oaks Addition - Lines from Dove Rd. ' to Manor Oaks Addition-Approx. $ 65,000.00 , - i (G.O. ) 4. Park Place Addition and other areas West ' of Park Blvd. & NW section of City-Ap��rox. $ 35 ,000.00 1 (G.O. ) S. Odell Court - Lines from Bear Creek to ; Addition - Approximate Cost $ 40,000.00 ' TOTAL SEWER $300,000.00 , GOLF COURSE - $750,000.00 ; � POLICE STATION - $100,000.00 STKEET Park Blvd. ) -- --�------- , Drainage & Curb ( 1971 Issue) $100,000.00 j TUTAL $1 , 550,000 .00 i , i�, , i � EXHIBIT "B" � i • � � � �� , ._,�.� , � � } . � � �.. � , � tt�l i�l��l_D�►iE�.�_1;0�':�iE3, Ei��C.•/\f�CI ilTf---C1-S•PL-,�Nf�ii�1G C(��SUI_f,�N�I�S i J � �- � � - 010 l �+`�I! LpN 70�V�_R VJI'ST 13bG1 PRI-S(ON PUAD DALLAS, 1CXAS i.'^.240 214/2'35151 { �:ar �h 15 , 1977 � , ' Estimate of Pr,obable Cost Senior Citizens Center Departirent of Parks and Recreation City of Grapevine, Texas I;H 7613 � ---__ ---- -------_ -- - – _- --__----___— � 1 1 a SFNIOR CITIZENS CE�JTER __ ___ _ 2;350 sq. _ft_.__ Foundations � 2.00 $ 4,100. 00 Substructure 1 . 50 3,525.00 Fxterior Closure 6. 00 14,100.00 � Roofing 1 .00 2 ,350.00 � Partitions 1 .95 4,583.00 � ldall Finishes 1 . 15 2,703.00 Floor Finishes 1 . 80 4 ,?_30.00 Ceiling Finishes 1 . 80 4,?30.00 , Sp��ci al ties . 50 1 ,l 75.00 a Plunibing 2.00 4,100. 00 HVAC 3.50 8,?_25.00 Electrical 3.00 7,050.00 General Conditions 2.00 4,100.00 � $28. 20 $66 ,271 .00 � . r Equipment � 3,000.00 � S i te�dork $ 1 . 00 2,350.00 � Paving 1 .00 7,685.00 Concrete Curbs . 30 2,306.00 � -------------- : , --- --------_____–----------- --- ---- -_— , ; TGTAL ESTI��ATED PROBABLE COST �81 ,612. 00 , ; i NorRa�P.Ha"e�d.Jr,A IA .ierry L Ha1�o•nb.A I.A. 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