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Home My WebLink About1976-06-01 Regular Meeting � ; � k � � , a � � $ ,. � � ;; CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS �. A GENDA # REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 413 MAIN STREET � 4 , �: S k Y. I. CALL TO ORDER � II. INVOCATION: Councilman Dalton �: , i III. PRESENTATION City Council to present a plaque of appreciation to former Councilman Bob Murphy. � i � � IV. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS � �; V. OLD BUSINESS ', � x A. City Council to consider appointments to various boards & committees. � i B. City Council to consider an ordinance controlling � helicopters. � � � € C. City Council to consider authorizing the City Staff � to accept bids and transfer funds in regard to the k proposed maintenance building. ` � VI. NEW BUSINESS � 1 A. City Council to consider an ordinance controlling � speed zones at certain school crossings. � � �B. City Council to consider correcting a drainage problem at the corner of Dove Loop and Dove Road. � � � C. City Council to consider the final plat of Block � Four, Ridgecrest Addition. r � ; VII. 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 MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND # POSTED ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF MAY, 1976 AT 1:45 P.M. � { � F. § � i{@ & CITY SECRETARY � � # a k i � F Y' n K 5 { F A � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ; SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1976 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET ¢ ,: I. CALL TO ORDER �: II. OLD BUSINESS III. NEW BUSINESS Planning & Zoning Commission to consider the final plat of Block 4, Ridgecrest Addition. IV. ADJOURNMENT � S i t 4 F i t � i i F. c F t s' S IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. AS AMENDED � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WAS � PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF MAY, 1976, AT 10: 30 A.M. CITY SECRE AR � i ; ; A '� { f STATE OF TE1C:�S � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEVINE � The City Council of the City of Grapevine convened in regular session on this the lst day of June, 1976 at 7:45 P.M. in the Council Chambers , 413 Main Street, Grapevine, Texas `� with the following members present to-wit: �ailliam D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Mayor Pro Tem Charles Gideon Councilman David Florence Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum with Willis Pirkle absent, with Floy T. Ezell City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney with Jim Hancock, Assistant City Manager absent. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Councilman Dalton. The first order of business was for the City Council to present a plaque of appreciation to former Councilman Bob Murphy. Mayor Tate made the presentation and thanked Mr. � Murphy for his dPdication while serving as a City Councilman. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider appointments to various boards and committees . Councilman Oliver made a motion that the appointments of the Planning & Zoning Commission be made by secret ballot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, �Jliver, Dalton and Dunn Nays: None Absent: Pirkle It was then decided that the appointments to committees be postponed until the arrival of Councilman Pirkle. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance controlling helicopters . Mayor Tate explained that this item had been tabled at the last meet- ing so that Councilmen would have an opportunity to review the proposed ordinance. Mayor Tate stated that his concern was whether or not tk�ere was a necessity to regulate helicopters in our area. He commented that there were too many situations where someone ' would want to f ly in on an isolated basis and this may be prohibited in the event p�rmits are required. He further stated that it would seem that FAA control would be sufficient. He commented that he would not be oppose��ito the idea in the event someone wanted to charge a fee , or conduct a promotional event, but that control would not seem necessary for someone wanting to look at a tract of land, or conduct a business transaction. Councilman Pirkle arrived at 7:50 P.M. The City Attorney explained that there were two major areas of importance in the ordinance. He stated that one, is the operation of a helipost, and the other is operation of a � � i h E � ! qgp fi[, $ � 4 t pr.omotional or commer.cial nature. He commented that it was 4 in the best interest of the City to be auTare of promotional � t helicopter landings in view of the fact that events of this E nature usually drew a large crowd of spectator_s, and in- � jur�_es were likely if precaution was not taken. � : , � Councilman Dunn stated that he felt the City should have � s�me control over promotional events and heliport operations . € � He also commented that he did not feel that the City should '�- adopt an ordinance that would discourage one-time landings � for business transactions . g r Councilman Da3ton commented that in his experience, the more � simple ordinances have proven to be the most effective. He � stated that in the event an ordinance did not prove to be y workable , then it could be amended for the specific use � necessary. ° � Councilman Florence asked how extensive the Federal regula- tion tivas in this area. The City Attorney answered that � pilots and aircraft both are licensed through federal control f and that heliports have to be federally approved. Councilman � ;� Florence asked if there was federal control over helicopters � ;} landing in shopping centers . The City Attorney answered that F it was his understanding that the FAA would review the plot r plans that were taken to them in that regard, but as a general � � rule, they have no regulations prohibiting such an act. ; € Councilman Florence then stated that it would seem that some � of the items covered in the proposed ordinance should fall � � `3 under fedg al control. He commented that for instance, he felt � � that the section pertaining to releasing advertising phamphlets � would be federally controlled. Mr. Bob Murphy, pilot and � citizen stated that type of advertising was against federal g regulations. Councilman Florence then asked if the City had a = nuisance ordinance that would control noise, dust, or other � potential problems created by helicopter landings. The City ; Attorney stated that the City does have a nuisance ordinance � ; but that it is a fairly difficult tool to use f rom a legal � 'A standpoint. � � � ' Councilman Dunn then made a motion to tahle the proposed heli- ; ; copter ordinance until a future date. The motion was seconded � by Councilman Florence. � � The Mayor then asked if the C��uncil wished to make any other � = statements to the City Attorney pertaining to amending the � . � a ordinance. ; � Councilman Dunn stated that he felt it was fairly explicit � that the Council was primarily concerned with crowd control � and heliports . He then commented that maybe it would be 4 better to go ahead and get an ordinance of this nature on the � books rather than wait until an occasion arose that required � s` such control. Councilman Dunn then amended his motion to in- � , � ' struct the City Attorney to make a study pertaining to heli- ports and promotional events . Councilman Florence stated that he accepted the amendment. $ �: Councilman Dalton then asked if it would be possible to go ` ahead with the type of ordinance proposed and include the � stipulated changes discussed, so that there would be a heli- copter control ordinance on the city books. Councilman Dunn � commented that if those changes were stipulated, it would � eliminate most of the proposed ordinance because of the de- ` tails and restrictions. ` � a ; May or Tate then asked the City Attorney if he could amend the � proposed ordinance to indicate the stipulated changQS witho�t � � f ree drafting an entirely new ordinance. The City Attorney stated that Section Three could be limited only to commercial ` typP repetitive situations and not include isolated incidents � � y � � � g � � s � such as the showing of land or other similar business transactions. He then explained that Section 2 C would be eliminated entirely. He stated that a heliport cannot be operated now without proper zoning; therefore, it would be redundant to have that requirement set out in the proposed helicopter ordinance. Councilman Dunn then wi.thdrew his motion and amendment. � Councilman Florence withdrew his second to the motion and the amendment. Councilman Dunn then made a motion to amend the proposed ordinance specifically Sections 2, Item C, and Section 3, as specified by the City Attorney and adopt the ordinance as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rlorence and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Rlorence, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 76-13 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATIONS OF HELICOPTERS; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZA- TION TO OPERATE HELICOPTERS FOR LIMITED PURPOSE AND LIMITED TIME ON A REPETITIVE ' COMMERCIAL BASIS; PROVIDING ROR LICENSED PILOTS; PROVIDING FOR RATED HELICOPTERS; PROVIDING F'OR CONFORMITY 6VITH AIR COMMERCE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITION OF HELICOPTERS GENERALLY; REGULATING LOCIITION OF VEHICLES ON HELIPORT PREMISES; PROVID- � ING FOR MINIMUM HELIPORT REQUIREMENTS; GOVERNING THE RELEASE OF A DVERTISING PHAMPHLETS BY HELICOPTERS; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING OF A SPECIAL PERMIT TO DROP SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL,.S FROM A HELI- COPTER UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS; GOVERN- ING THE USE OF LOUDSPEAKERS BY HELICOPTER; PROVIDING FOR DERINITIQNS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; A1VD DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider appointments to various boards and committees. Mayor Tate reminded Council Members that a motion had already been made to elect members to the Planning & Zoning Board by secret ballot. Mayor Tate then stated that nominations to the Planning & Zoning Board were open to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of David F'lorence. Councilman Gideon nominated Bill Crabtree. Councilman Dunn nominated Mike Davis. There being no further nominations , Councilman Oliver made a motion that nominations cease. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None The City Secretary then counted the votes. The results were as follows: Bill Crabtree Four Votes Mike Davis Three Votes Bill Crabtree was elected to the Plann.ing & Zoning Board to fill the unexpired term of Davi.d F�lorence. l � � F f R G: f{ S. 3 P k Mayor Tate stated that nominatians were in order to fill � the expired terms of C�nrad Heede on the Planning & Zoning ; Board. Councilman Gideon nominated Mike Davis. Council- � man Florence nominated Conrad Heede. Councilman Oliver � made a motion to cease the nominations. The motion was �: seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the � follo�Ning vote: ( ; Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, nalton, Pirkle & Dunn � Nays: None r The City Secretary then counted the votes. The results ' � were as follows: � � - � Mike Davis Four Votes Conrad Heede Three Votes s � Mik� Davis was elected to fill the expired term of Conra�i ' Heede on the Planning & Zoning Board. Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill � the expired term of Cato Jones on the Planninq & Zoning � Board. Councilman Oliver nominated Cato Jones. Councilman � Dalton made a moti.on that nominations cease and that Cato � Jones be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded r by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the followir.g vote: ° A;�es: Tate, Gideon, Florencp, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn `° Nays: Nane � � � ; � = Mayor Tate stat+e d that nominations were in order to fill the expired term of Floyd Deacon on the Board of Zoning � Acljustments. Councilman Pirkle nominated Jesse Woods. � There was a motion by Councilman Oliver that Mr. Woods be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Council- � man Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: , ; � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Rlorence, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None ' � c � Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the ° 3 expired term of Thomas Taylor on the Board of Zoning Acljust- mPnts. Cauncilman Gideon nominated Conrad Heede. Council- R man Florence made a motion to cease nominations and to appoint = Mr. Heede by acclamation. The motion was seconded by r Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: p } Ayes : Tate , vi.c'.e�::, Fl�z�:-,ce , O�.iv�r, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn � Nays : None i � Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the � expired term of n. J. Harper on the B�aYd of Zoning Adjtist- ments. Councilman Pirkle nominated A. J. Harper. Council- man O] iver made a motion to a�point Mr. Harper by acclarna- � tion. The m�tion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and pre- ` vailed by the following vote; ; Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, C�liver, Dalto:., Pirkle & Dunn Nays; None g Mayor Tate stated that nominations tivere in order for positions �: _ on the F_lectrical Board. Counr.ilman Florence acknowledged � that he ��aould prefer to be disqualified from making appoint- ment� to the electrical board. Councilman Gideon nominated Preacher F'lorence. Councilman Oliver made a motion that � Preacher Florence be appointed by acclamation. The motion � was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: t' ` QE Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None � Abstain: Florence � � � � � 3 � 7 7 � � � Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the �: a expired term of Duane Beebe on the Electrical Board. Councilman � Dunn nominated Duane B ebe. Councilman Oliver nominated Robert � Sands. Councilman �F��'�e� made a motion that nominations �! cease. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and pre- �:: vailed by the fc�llowing vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None �" Abstain: FlorencP ; � Council:man Dunn made a motion to make the previous appointment �' to the Electrical Board by secret ballot. The motion was � seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following � vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn � i Nays: None � � Abstain: Florence � � The City Secretary then counted the votes. The results were ; as follows: �� €: I Duane Beebe One Vote e o Robert Sands Five Votes � Councilman Florence, Abstain � Mayor Tate stated that nominations u►ere in order to fill the � expired term of Jim Burger on the Electrical Board. Councilman �` Pirkle nominated Jim Burger. Councilman Oliver made a motion that Jim Burger be appointed by acclamation. The motion was � seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn � Nays: None � Abstain: Florence � Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the expired term of Father "B" Szarka on the Library Board. Council- � man Florence nominated Father "B" Szarka. Councilman Dunn made � � a motion to appoint Father "B" Szarka by acclamation. The E,. motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the �; 3 following vote: � ! ` � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence. � � Nays: None i �` Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the � expired term of Frances Halstead. Councilman Oliver made a �: motion that Frances Halstead be appointed by acclamation. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the k following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence. { Nays: None i � Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the � expired term of Nancy Armstrong. Councilman Pirkle nominated ;. Nancy Armstrong. Councilman Gideon made a motion that Mrs. � Armstrong be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded x by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: � k � � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence. � � Nays: None � ; � { � e s � � � . � t � � � � k � �i f i Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the expired term of Ira Hemphill on the Park & Recreation Board. Councilman Oliver nominated William Shafer. Council- � man Pirkle nominated Thelma Conine. Councilman Dunn made a motion that nominations cease. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dal.ton, Pirkle, Dunn & F'lorence. � Nays: None �� Councilman Dunn made a motion that the appointment to fill the expired term of Ira Hemphill on the Park & Recreation Board be made by secret ballot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence. � Nays: None The City Secretary then counted the votes: The results were as follows: William Shafer Two Votes , Thelma Conine Five Votes � � Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the expired term of Gerald Thompson on the Park & Recreation Board. Councilman Dunn nominated Gerald Thompson. Council- � man Pirkle made a motion that Mr. Thompson be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton � and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence Nays: None Mayor Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the ` vacancy on the Park & Recreation Board created by the re- signation of Roger Cloud. Councilman Dalton nominated Randy Jacobs. Councilman Oliver made a motion �hat Mr. Jacobs be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Council- � man Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: ( � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence � Nays: None � � � May.or Tate stated that nominations were in order to fill the � expired terms of Billy Hardin and Ted ��lillhoite on the Housing � Authority Board. Councilman Oliver made a mo#ion that both @ Mr. Har_din and Mr. Willhoite be reappointed by acclamation. � The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by � the follocving vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Gideon , Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence � Nays : None � ; Mayor Tate then stated that nominations were in order for j three members and one alternate to be appointed to the Board � of Equalization. Councilman Dunn nominated Mike Davis, Riney ' Jordan, and Jesse inioods with Ron Nery as alternate to the Board of Equalization. Councilman Pirkle made a motion that those nominated by Councilman Dunn be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the folloraing vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Flor2nce Nays: None i i i Y". � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � � authorizing the City Staff to accept bids and transfer funds E I in regard to the proposed maintenance building. The City Manager � i gave a brief history stating that this item was in regard to the �' maintenance building that was discussed by the Council some time 4' ago. He then distributed plans of the proposed building to the members of the Council. The City Manager commented that plans �: were to locate the proposed maintenance building to the east � of the waste water treatment plant. He continued by saying that 6 the proposed building was 30 ft. x 140 ft. Mr. Ezell stated � that $20,000 was proposed and approved in last year�s budget � through the utility fund for the purpose of constructing the � maintenance building. He commented that this amount was in- �' sufficient in regard to the cost of the proposed building. � He acknowledged that $25,000 was proposed and approved in the �: budget for the renovation of the police station and $25,000 Y approved for the remodeling of the fire station. He stated `` that the City Staff needs the authorizatior� of the Council to � transfer this money from the Police Department and Fire Depart- � ment Building funds to a capital improvements fund for additional � monies for the construction of the maintenance building. The � City Manager commented that the City Staff would like to look � 5, into the possibility of constructing a tilt wall building rather � than the proposed metal structure. He stated that the estimated ` cost of the proposed building was approximately $75,On0. � w Councilman Dalton asked if future plans included using the � � property on Hudgins Street (now the maintenance shop) as a � possible police department. The City Manager answered that the City Staff felt that a police department would be a practical €, use for that land. Mayor Tate then asked the City Manager when g' construction could start on the police department building. Mr. � � Ezell answered that hopefully it could be worked into the budget � this coming year. � � Councilman Pirkle asked if it would be necessary to authorize �' the transfer of funds now. The City Manager answered that that � could be done at a later date if the Council so desired. � Councilman Pirkle stated that it might be best to wait until � bids are received before transferring the funds. � € � Councilman Dalton made a motion to authorize the City Staff to �: ask for bids on the proposed maintenance building. The motion �"; � was seconded by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the following 6 ; vote: A es: Tate Gideon Oliver Dalton Pirk e D F � y , , , , 1 , unn & lorence. Nays: None � � � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � correcting a drainage problem at the corner of Dove Loop and � Dove Road. The City Manager explained that there was a seepage � problem on the West side of Dove Loop. He stated that the City � Staff proposed to install a French Drain along the west side of p. Dove Loop, approximately 385 feet, build a standard ten foot in- � let at the intersection of Dove Road and Dove Loop, and then � � connect it to the underground drain system that has been in- ` � ` stalled on the opposite side of the road. The City Manager ex- plained that this project would have an estimated cost of $4200. � He then stated that unless the drainage is corrected, there will = be a constant maintenance problem in the area. � Councilman Gideon made a motion to authorize the City Staff to j: correct the drainage problem at the corner of Dove Loop and Dove � � Road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed t � by the following vote: p Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & F'lorence q° Nays�: None ;. 1 ; � F �. a: � � � � � � s s i � i � The next order of business was for the City Council to � consider the final plat of Block Four, Ridgecrest Addition. The City Secretary stat�d that the Planning & Zoning 9 Commission approved the final plat as presented. There was little discussion. Councilman Florence made a motion to approve the final plat of Block Four, Ridgecrest Addition as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver anu rrevailed by the following vote: ; � j Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, Dunn & Florence. Nays: None � There being no further business to come before the Council, � Councilman Pirkle made a motion to adjourn the meeting. � The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and all present voted aye. � The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. � � E ( i � � PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE �� DAY OF u�eJ , 1976. � '< � { �.,�.. -�.�-....,n ( ��r+''�=��`�--1_c��'lz�� 'T- i Mayo r �" I � � ATTEST: s � i / - iCity S cre a y i � If I � i i i