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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-19 Joint Meeting i i � i � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � AGENDA � CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1977 AT 6:30 P.M. ,, i I i � I f i I . EXECUTIVE SESSION � � � j City Council to convene in the Conference Room to � � discuss contemplated and pending litigation pursuant i' to Article 6252-17, Section 2 (3) , Texas Civil � Statutes. � i ; II . ADJOURNMENT � i � � I i IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AME�DED � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OR THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR j SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA WAS j PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF' APRIL, 1977 ' `� AT 11:00 A.M. I I i � i I , � � i � ; CITY ECRE R i i � i `� ,� ; � � � � � � CITY OF GR.APEVINE, TEXAS � � AGENDA � JC}INT CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING & ZANING C�MMISSION MEE2ZNG # TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1.977 AT '7:30 P.M. � € , � I . CALL 'TC) OTZDER � IZ . INVOCATION - Mayor Pro-tem Dail Dalton � � � ? III , PUBLZC HEARINGS � � � A. City Counci3. and Planni.ng & Zoning Commissa.on ta � consider Zoning Application Z7'7-8. The applicant � is Cottan Enterprises, Tnc. represented by Mr. Kenneth McWaters , President. � � B. City Couricil and Planning & Zoning Commission to � consider Zoning Application Z7'7-9. The applicant � is Mr, Paul L. Moore, representing Sauthwestern Wholesale. � � � IV. END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING � � A. Planning & Zoning Gommissian tc� recess ta the � � Con£erence Room to consider further busine�s. � 8. City Council to remain in session to consider � further agenda items . � � £ � � � � '' IN ACCORD.ANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY � ' CHAPTER 227, ACTS �F THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSIQN, � , THE JOINT CITY COUNCTL AND PL,P�NNING & ZONING COMMISSION ' MEETING WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, , 19?? Afi 1I:00 A.M. � ' � � � h�n�a.-� ' CITY ECRET Y � � , � [ � � � � '. k: � � � 8 i � � i i CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � i � AGENDA ' REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � I TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1977 AT 8:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS-413 MAIN ST. � a , V. CITIZENS REQUEST AND�OR MISCELL.ANEOUS REPORTS § � G VI . PUBLIC HEARINGS � I �; A. City Council to hold a public hearing for the purpose � of considering the rate increase as requested by � ` ' Texas Power and Light Company. � ! '� � � B. City Council to hold a public hearing for the purpose � j of considering the Lone Star Gas Company rate increase i request. i � VII . OLD BUSINESS , I A. City Council to consider an ordinance amendment rela- � ' tive to Lone Star Gas f ranchise. t B. City Council to consider architectural drawings for � ; the Senior Citizens building. � � VIII . NEW BUSINESS - A. City Council to consider the architectural contract and schematic design of the ga2ebo for pove Park. � B. City Council to consider a concession stand agreement � � with the Little League Association. � � ; C. City Council to consider the recommendation of the ` Planning & Zoning Commission and an ordinance relative to Zoning Application Z77-8. (Applicant Kenneth McWaters) ; D. City Council to consider the recommendation of the ; Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the revised � , preliminary plat of Brookside Addition. � � E. City Council to consider the recommendation of the ; Planning & Zoning Commission and an ordinance relative to Zoning Application Z77-9. (Applicant Paul Moore) F'. City Council to consider appointments to various boards and committees . � G. City Council to consider an amendment to ordinance number 76-31 relative to water system charges . IX. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 1977. � ; � X. ADJOURNMENT & ' IN ACCORDANCE 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 AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 1977 AT 11:00 A.M. � � . � � � CITY ECRE RY ; € r � � � � � � � d S{ k-. � � � � i CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS } AGENDA t ; SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING � TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1977 AT 8:00 P.M. °. CONFERENCE ROOM, 413 MAIN STREET � f V. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES � � � VI . NEW BUSINESS e � A. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider zoning � Application Z77-8 and make a recommendation to ` the City Council. (Kenneth McWaters) � � B. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the � revised preliminary plat of Brookside Addition ` and make a recommendation to the City Council. 4 � C. Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning ` Application Z77-9 and make a recommendation to 4 the City Council. (Paul Moore) ; s VII . h1ISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS ` VIII . ADJOURNMENT g � t � � � � � � i i i s IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S, AS AMENDED BY g CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � THE SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COrM�IISSION D4EETING AGENDA WAS � PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 1977 AT $ 11:00 A.M. � . � ; $ o�,., ! CITY SECR A � I � � � � I i ! I 's i y f � � � i �I � 1 i STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEv1ivE � The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas convened in + executive session on this the 19th day of April, 1977 with the following members present to-wit : � William D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-tem Charles Dunn Councilman Willis Pirkle Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman Charles Gideon Councilman David Florence Councilman constituting a quorum, with F'loy T. Ezell City Manager John Boyle City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary with Assistant City Manager Jim Hancock absent. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Dalton. Mayor Tate stated that the City Council would reconvene in the Conference Room to discuss contemplated and pending litigation pursuant to Article 6252-17, Section 2 (E) , Texas Civil Statutes. At 7: 10 P.M. the City Council reconvened in the Council z Chambers . Mayor Tate declared that the meeting would come to order. The City Attorney stated that it was not necessary to take any action regarding the discussed litigation. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to adjourn. The motion was � seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following + vote: } Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn, Oliver, Gideon & Florence. Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED thi5 the � day of _���� • 1977. �v �^�--+�,�.� �,�j ' t `� - - MAYOR ; ; ATTEST: " CITY CR A Y �: ;' � � � � � t � ' STATE OF TEXP,S j COUNTY OF TARRANT � � CITY OF GR�IPEVINE � � The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of ; the City of Grapevine, Texas met in joint session at 7:30 P.M. on this the 19th day of April, 19'77 with the following � '; members present to-wit: ', William D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-tem Willis Pirkle Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman David Florence Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman ' Charles Gideon Councilman constituting a quorum with Planning and Zoning Commission members: Ted Ware Chairman Cato Jones Member � Harlen Joyce Member t Joe Kennedy Member � Mike Davis Member f ; constituting a quorum with b4ember Bill Crabtree absent, with the following city officials in attendance: Floy T. Ezell City Manager ' John Boyle City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary with Assistant City Manager Jim Hancock absent. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. � The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro-tem Doil Dalton. The first order of business was for the City Council and � Planning & Zoning Commission to hold a Public Hearing for ? the purpose of considering 2oning application Z77-8. x Mayor Tate stated that the application was filed by Mr. Kenneth McWaters , representing Cotton Enterprises . The City Secretary identified the location of the property and explained that the applicant was requesting "SP" Specific Use Permit District zoning for the construction of single family attached dwellings . Mr. McWaters then explained that the property for rezoning contained slightly over two acres and that the single family attached dwellings would be constructed on single lots and then sold. He added that there would be a maximum of 8 units per acre. Mr. McWaters further explained the yard dimensions and added that there would be sixteen foot dedicated alleys . Mr. McWaters then pointed out screening and landscaping features . There were no questions f rom the Planning & Zoning Commission. � ; Mayor Tate stated that questions were in order from the Council. The City Manager asked if streets would be dedicated. NIr. NlcWaters answered yes and explained that the streets would � be 50� right-of-way with 31 ft. of pavement. The City Attorney asked if there were any common ownership areas. Mr. McWaters answered no. � E * ! � � � � E � `€: � �: � {r , There was no further discussion. Mayor Tate asked if there � were guests present who wished to speak for or against the ;' application. There were none. The City Secretary advised � that she had not received any petitions regarding the applica- tion. ` 4 9' � Planning & Zoning Member Joe Kennedy made a motion to close i the Planning & Zoning Commission' s portion of the Public �' �; , Hearing . The motion was seconded by Member Harlen Joyce � and prevailed by the following vote: � , Ayes : Ware , Joyce, Jones , Davis , Kennedy � Nays: None s Absent: Crabtree Councilman Florence then made a motion to close the Council �s portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Dalton, Oliver, Florence, Dunn & Pirkle. Nays: None Mayor Tate then declared open the Public Hearing on Zoning Application Z77-9. He added that the application was filed by Mr. Paul Moore on behalf of Southwestern Wholesale. The City Secretary explained that the property in question was located on the southeast corner of N.GV. Hwy. and Scribner Street. She further explained that the applicant was request- ing lots 3, 4, and the south 100' of lot 2, be zoned "I-1" , Light Industrial. She further advised that the applicant had requested that lot one be zoned "C-2" Community Business District. Mr. Moore then made a short presentation explaining that the purpose of the "I-1`-° Light Industrial Zoning was to accomodate the construction of mini-warehouses. He added that Community Business District had been requested for Lot one for future retail development. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the size and construc- tion of the warehouses , screening devices and possible traffic problems . Mayor Tate asked if there were any guests present who wished to speak for or against the application. Mr. Jesse Woods, 2746 Manchester Lane, Grapevine commented that he felt some consideration should be given to a specific use permit for mini-warehouses rather than allowing the property to be zoned Light Industrial. Mr. Tom Presley, 506 Church Street, Grapevine expressed concern for the effect the Light Industrial Zoning would have on the predominantly residential area. z The City Secretary advised that she had not received any petitions for or against the application. E: There being no further discussion, Planning & Zoning Commission � member Harlen Joyce made a motion to close the Planning & Zoning Commission' s portion of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Joe Kennedy and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Ware, Kennedy, Jones , Davis , Joyce Nays : None Absent: Crabtree Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to close the Council 's portion of the Public Hearing. The motionv�as seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver Florence, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn ; Nays: None � z �: � � z � � . � � � � i � � , ; rTayor Tate then explained that the Planning & Zoning � Commission would recess to the Conference Room to consider further business . He stated that members of the audience ; interested in the Planning & Zoning agenda were welcome to attend that meeting. The City Council remained in = , session to consider further agenda items . . P The next item on the agenda was citizens requests and ; miscellaneous reports. Mrs . Robbie Gibbs , Grapevine � librarian advised the Council and audience that National ; Library Week was in progress and invited all interested . persons to visit and use the Grapevine Public Library. ; � Mayor Tate then declared open the Public Hearing concerning � 5 the rate increase as requested by Texas Power & Light ` Company. City Attorney John Boyle then explained his � letter to the council (attached hereto and made a part � hereof) in regard to the Touche Ross study and recommenda- ` tion, and the proposed Public Utility Commission decision. � He then advised the Council that it was his recommendation � that the rates continued to be suspended and that the � question be considered again on May 3, 1977. Councilman Dunn then made a motion to continue to suspend ` the application of rates and to reschedule the public � hearing for May 3, 1977. The motion was seconded by Council- � man Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: ; � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon. : Nays: None ; � The next order of business was for the City Council to hold ; a public hearing for the purpose of considering the Lone Star Gas Company rate increase request. ', Mr. Vernie Henderson for the benefit of the audience gave a brief history of the proceedings to date. ' Councilman Pirkle, Chairman of the Utility Committee stated that it was the recommendation of the Utility Committee that ! Lone Star Gas Company be granted an increase based on the ; separated data furnished that would permit the company to ; earn 7� on its invested capital. He added that the Committee � further recommended that the City Manager, in conjunction f with Lone Star Gas Company representatives , set a rate to � compensate the increase and prepare an ordinance to be � considered at the next City Council meeting. { Mr. Henderson stated that 7% did not take into consideration = the lower percentage of investment on the Grapevine distribu- tion system. � Mayor Tate commented that the rate increase request was k submitted on the basis of the 1975 data as a distribution � system and not on the City of Grapevine alone. He added ; that the Council was attempting to act on the City of Grapevine and not the distribution system. He continued ' to say that the company refused to amend its application to apply only to Grapevine but have maintained that they are still requesting a 247 increase on the distribution system, based on 1975 data. There was then a lengthy discussion regarding the 1976 distribution income statement . D�ayor Tate commented that Lone Star Gas had not been granted a general rate increase in Grapevine since October, 1972, during which pe ri od everyone had suffered a tremendous rate of inflation. He added that he felt because of a deterioter- ing factor in the company�s rate of return, some small in- ; crease would be in order. ; ; f; � Councilman Dunn complimented the Utility Commission for their ; efforts and respectfully commented that he did not feel he had been supplied with any information that indicated a rate increase of any amount should be granted Lone Star Gas . He added that he would not vote in favor of a rate increase. After much discussion f rom other Council Members and Mr. Henderson, Councilman Florence made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Utility Committee and grant a rate of return of 77 based on separated data showing a 1975 rate of return of 5.81� applicable to the City of Grapevine only. The City Attorney advised that the motion needed to be amended to include instructing the City Administration to work with Lone Star Gas Company in preparing the necessary ordinance for presentation to the Council during the next meeting . Councilman Florence stated that he so amended his motion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Da,lton and prevailed by the fottowing vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton,Florence, Oliver, C�ideon, Pirkle Nays: llunn After a short recess, tne Gouncil reconvened with all members present. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider�zar. ordinance amendment relative to Lone Star Gas Company�s f ranchise. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. The contents and significance of the ordinance were explained by the City Attorney. There was little discussion. t Councilman Pirkle made a motion that the ordinance be approved ° on the first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Florence, Oliver, Gideon, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None � ORDINANCE NO. 77-20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #61-2 SAME BEING THE F'RANCHISE GRANTED TO LONE STAR GAS COMPANY BY SAID ORDINANCE WHICH WAS PASSED ON MARCH 7, 1961 AND BY AMENDING ORDINANCE #74-45 SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE PASSED ON FINAL RFADING JANUARY 7, 1975 VV�IHHICH ORDINANCE AMENDED ORDINANCE 61-2 AND THE FR,ANCHISE WITH LONE STAR GAS COMPANY BY AMENDING AND CLARIFYING SECTION 9 OF ORDINANCE 61-2 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE #74-45 TO PROVIDE THAT 12i'o OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY FROM THE SALE OF GAS DIRECTLY TO GOVERNNIENTAL � , CONSUMERS AND USERS THAT 06VN AND OPERATE A � REGIONAL AIRPORT PURSUANT TO ART. 46D OF TEX. REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OR SAID AIRPORT BEING FINANCED BY AT LEAST SIXTY � PER-CENT BY FEES GENERATED FROM USERS AND PRO- VIDED THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9 � REMAIN UNALTERED AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 4 TO COINCIDE WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE #74-45 AND PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY THE COMPANY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF PASSAGE OF SAME. ; � � ,, � � � k A 4 The next order of business was for the City Council to � consider architectural drawings for the Senior Citizens � , Building. 't � Mr. Norman Hatfield, architect, presented the plans and � stated that no specific changes had been made since the ' Council 's last reviecv. ' City Manager, Floy Ezell commented that the City Staff would like to stipulate that the name of the building be designated as Senior Citizens�Community Center. Mr. Hatfield stated that he would prefer a letter to � that effect for clarification of his records . � There was little other discussion. Councilman Dalton made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City � Staff and approve the plans as presented with the noted stipulation. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion, and ' it prevailed by the following vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon. � Nays : None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the architectural contract and schematic design � of the gazebo for pove Park. The City Manager explained that the contract, submitted by Hatfield & Halcomb called � for 11`/0 of the construction cost which tvas estimated at s $17,000. a � Councilman Pirkle made a motion that the contract be approved. The motion �vas seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: - Ayes: Tate,Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon Nays: None � Mr. Hatfield then presented the schematic design for the gazebo and noted architectural points of interest. The City Attorney advised that no action would be necessary regarding the schematic design. The next order of business was for the City Council to " consider a concession stand agreement with the Little League ; Association. Park & Recreation Director, Bob Hart explained the provisions of the agreement. There was little discussion. ` Councilman Dunn made a motion to authorize the City Staff to execute an agreement with the Little League Association as recommended by the Park Department. Councilman Florence seconded the motion and the motion carried by the following � vote: � � Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon a Nays: None " The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and an ordinace relative to Zoning Application Z77-8. Building Inspector Joe Lipscomb reported that the Planning & � Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 3 application. i There was no discussion. The City Secretary read the caption ' of the proposed ordinance. � � � i �s s, } �' F. � � � Councilman Gideon made a motion that the council accept ' the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, �; grant the application as requested and approve the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate , Dalton, Dunn , F'lorence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon � Nays : None ORDINANCE NO. 77-22 � :� AN ORDINANCE ANtENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, S�'IE BEING ALSO KNOWN AS � TITL.E 10 UF THE CITY CODE OF' GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING A ZONING C��1VGE ON A TRACT OF L�AND ' DESCRIBED AS BEING A IAT, TRACT, OR PARCEL OF' ; LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRAlVT COUNTY, TEXAS , BEING A PARCEL OF L,�1,ND OUT OF THE THOMAS MAI-i�N SUIZVEY ABSTRACT NO. 1050 IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS N10RE FULLY AN�) COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDER- ING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY D��IELLING DISTRICT, "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY D�VELLING DISTRICT, AND "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR ATTACHED SINGLE FAA'IILY DWELLINGS, CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERAF3ILITY; DETERMINING TI-�T THE PUBLIC INTE�ST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND . A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the revised preliminary plat of Brookside Addition. ` Mr. Lipscomb reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the plat. Mr. Lipscomb also noted that several items on the plat were inconsistant with city regulations , but that those would be corrected before the final plat was presented to the Council . Councilman Oliver made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the revised preliminary plat of Brookside Addition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon Nays: None The next order of business �vas for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and an ordinance relative to zoning application Z77-9. Mr. Lipscomb � reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the application as requested. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. After a lengthy discussion it was determined that an alterna- tive of a more restrictive zoning had been properly advertised � 4 and the outh 100 of lot 2. f r ots 3 s 0 1 > > Councilman Dalton made a motion to postpone consideration of zoning application Z77-9 until 4�26�77 and to instruct an ordinance to be prepared to indicate a Specific Use Permit for the construction of mini warehouses on lots 3, 4 and the south lU0 ' of lot 2, as per an attached site plan, and to in- clude the rezoning of Lot one to "C-2" Community Business District. The motion was seconded bv Councilman Dunn and ' t prevailed by the followinc� vote: s: r � � � � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, F'lorence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon � Nays : None � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider appointments to various Soards and Committees . � s Mayor Tate stated that two members needed to be appointed � to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the expiring q terms of Ted t�lare and Harlen Joyce. The City Secretary ± stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommend- ' ed that Mr. Ware and Mr. Joyce be reappointed. Council- � man Florence made a motion to appoint Ted tiVare and Harlen Joyce to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon ; Nays: None i Mayor Tate stated that the F3oard of Zoning Adjustments had � two vacancies because of the expiring terms of James Buckner ` � and Jerry Spencer. The City Secretary advised that it was the recommendation of the Chairman of the Board of Zoning Adjustments that Mr. Buckner and Mr. Spencer be reappointed. Councilman Oliver made a motion to reappoint James Buckner � and Jerry Spencer to the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by � the following vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Gideon Nays : None t The Council next considered filling the expiring terms of Dennis Roberts and H. J. Harper, Jr. from the Electrical ; Board. The City Secretary stated that Mr. Harper and Mr. Roberts were willing to serve again if it was the desire of the Council . Councilman Dalton made a motion to reappoint NTr. Roberts and Mr. Harper to the Electrical Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, F'lorence , Oliver, Pirlcle & Gideon Nays: None The next order of business was to consider appointments to the Library Board. The City Secretary advised that the librarian, Robbie Gibbs had submitted the following names: Jeanne Wingate, Hazel Cashman, Riney Jordan, Ed Pewitt, ' Vivian Tribble, and Florence Florence. Councilman Florence asked to be disqualified from voting on Library Board appointments. Councilman Gideon made a motion to accept : the recommendation of the librarian and to appoint the here to fore mentioned persons to the Library Board. The 4 motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: ? i Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle , Nays: None Abstain: Florence Mayor Tate commented that appointments cvere in order for the Park & Recreation Board. The City Secretary advised that the Park & Recreation Board currently consisted of 7 members . She explained that the board wanted to increase their member- ship to 9 members as allowed by Ordinance 75-5. The City ' Secretary advised that the two additional members would need to be appointed for a one year term so that S terms ; would expire in uneven years with four terms expiring in � even years . It was then reported that the Park & Recrea- ; tion Board was recommending that the following members be ; reappointed; Ron Armstrong , Gennie D�cAferty, William Shafer, � Larry Jobe and Gail Gerschick. The Soard also recommended 1 � ; ; j, that Fred Handy and Melvin McGrue be appointed as the two added members . Councilman Dunn made a motion that the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board be accepted and the heretofore mentioned persons appointed to the Park & Recreation Board. The motion was seconded by Charles Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle & Florence. � Nays: None Mayor Tate then stated that 3 terms needed to be filled on the Grapevine Housing Authority. Councilman Florence made a motion that Thelma Conine and Dorothy Foster be appointed to the Grapevine Housing Authority and that the appointment of . a third member be tabled until the next council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle & F'lorence. Nays: None The next order of business was for two alternate members to be appointed to serve on the Tourist & Convention Bureau. The City Secretary advised that the Tourist & Convention 13ureau had submitted tne na�r►es ot Jean WicKman and Andy Anderson �or consideration. The City Secretary noted that according to Ordinance 77-7, the Council should designate a lst alternate and a second alternate to serve in said priority in the absence of a member. She further advised that Tourist & Convention Bureau appointments were made on the lst regular meeting in November; therefore , to correspond with the ordinance , the lst alternate should be appointed to serve until November 1978 and the second alternate would serve � until November 1977. Thereafter, alternates would be appointed to serve for two year terms. Councilman Dunn made a motion that Jean t�Vickman be appointed to serve as lst alternate and Mr. Anderson appointed to serve as 2nd alternate. ; The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed ' by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn & Dalton Nays: None Abstain: Pirkle q The next order of business was for the City Council to select = ; one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro-tem. Mayor Tate declared the nominations open. Councilman Pirkle nominated Councilman Dalton. Councilman Gideon nominated Councilman Oliver. Councilman Dunn made a motion to cease nominations and to vote by secret ballot . The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn, Dalton & Pirkle Nays: None The City Secretary collected and counted the ballots and announced the following results : Councilman Dalton 5 votes Councilman Oliver 2 votes Councilman Dalton was duly elected as the 1977-�8 Mayor Pro-Tem. The next order of business was to consider appointments to the Industrial Committee. ` ; _ � r � � P g a 4 i i 4 t � Mayor Tate commented that the Industrial Committee had recommended that Resolution 75-8 be amended to require some � of its members to be involved in industry and that the � appointments to the board be made directly by the City '; Council rather than by three appointed members of the � ; Council . ; Councilman Uliver stated that he had no objections to the resolution amendments , but stated that he would like to , be informed of Industrial Committee meeting dates . ' Councilman Oliver then made a motion to table the appoint- ' ments to the Industrial Committee pending the proposed resolution amendment. The motion was seconded by Council- I man Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: ' Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle & Florence � Nays : None � � The next order of business tivas for the City Council to E ' consider an amendment to Ordinance 76-31 relative to water � system charges . The City Manager explained that the amend- ; € ment did not constitute a change in rates , but was simply an amendment to clarify the intent of the ordinance. The � City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. 4 s Councilman Dalton made a motion that the Ordinance amend- � � ment be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: � i ; Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle & Florence � � Nays : None The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of April 5, 1977. Councilman Oliver made a motion to approve the minutes as published. The motion was seconded ` by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: � r Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle & Florence Nays: None Nlayor Tate asked if there was any further business to come before the Council. The City Manager advised that the re- quest to build a recreation center at Oak Grove Park had ? been denied by the Corps of Engineers . � j '• Councilman Dunn stated that he would like to appoint � Councilman Florence to represent the City Council in the ; Heart Fund Bike ride on May 15, 1977. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Gideon made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and all present voted aye. � PASSED AND APPROVED this the �_ day of , 1977. �'°v .C=./`���� MAYOR ATTEST: , �; CITY SEC TARY ' i t s � ;