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Home My WebLink About1976-01-06 Regular Meeting � €: x`' , � , � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � A GENDA 3 F REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1976 AT 7 :30 P.M. � € COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � x � � I. CALL TO ORDER € II. INVOCATION - COUNCILWOMAN CONINE � � III. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS � A. Mr. Alton Mullendore to present the budget of the � Tourist & Convention Bureau to the City Council. � � IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (December 16th, 1975) � V. OLD BUSINESS � A. City Council to consider a presentation by Mr. � M. D. Smith, President of Southwest Golf & Development Corporation concerning his resume and his proposal for construction of the golf course. ** � � � F B. City Council to consider a proposed license from � the Corps of Engineers to grant the City of Grape- � vine a temporary license to place a raw water � pump station and water line on Tract A-4 at � Grapevine Lake, Texas. � :� � � C. City Council to appoint one member to the Housing � Authority to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- � nation of Mr. Bill Yancey. � � , x VI. NEW BUSINESS r � � A. City Council to consider a resolution regarding � the City of Grapevine' s participation in Tarrant � � County' s Application to HUD. ** � B. City Council to consider an ordinance for the � deannaxation of a portion of Hwy 121 and the � North East section of the City. � � Y �: C. City Council to consider an ordinance which would enable the City to control advertising signs. f Note: The Highway Beautification Act requires � that all sign owners must have an advertising � license issued by the State of Texas prior to � obtaining a permit for erection of a sign. Our � present ordinance does not require this. Our � present ordinance also needs to be revised con- � cerning maximum sizes of signs and spacing reg- � ulations of signs. �: �' ** Attachments for your information. � � �; x � � � � � � � 3 � � r ; 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 PRE— PARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF JANUARY, 1976 AT ? 3 :00 P.M. � � b CITY SEC AR � � s f t E � € � z � 3 � ; Y ! � � z; fi G �; i, � � � I. f. 3. s t 9S f } i' S S t: g 4- i � � � �. K'' i a � � t i e STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TARRANT X CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in regular session at 7 :45 P.M. on this the 6th. day of , January, 1976 with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman Doil Dalton Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman C. L. Oliver Councilman Willis Pirkle Cou ncilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum, with Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John Boyle City Attarney with Floy Ezell, City Manager absent. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Conine. The first order of business was for Mr. Alton Mullendore to present the proposed budget of the Tourist & Convention Bureau. See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof of the minutes of the City Council meeting of the City of Grapevine, Texas. Mr. Mullendore briefly explained items on the proposed budget and stated that long range plans were being drafted by members of the Taurist & Convention Bureau. He further stated that he had been contacted concerning a possible entry in the February edition of Texas Parade. There was little discussion and Councilman Dunn made a motion to adopt the 1975-76 Tourist & Convention Bureau budget as presented. Council- man Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Pirkle, Oliver, Dalton, and Dunn Noes : None Mayor Tate stated that he appreciated Mr. Mullendore' s presentation as well as his spirit of participation. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a presentation by Mr. M. D. Smith, President of Southwest Golf & Development Corporation concerning his resume and his proposal for construction of the golf course. • � Mr. Smith began by stating that it was his desire to establish the credibility and capabilities of his corporation. He com- mented that Southwest Golf and Development Corporation had completed five golf courses since 1971, each of which were listed in his resume. Mr. Smith then made a slide presen- tation of some of these courses pointing out working con- ditions, building processes, landscapeing, etc. Mr. Smith � � � � � � �� r � � � then turned the program over to an associate who briefly E explained all aspects of the proposal. For estimated � course costs and improvements see Exhibit "B" attached 4 �� hereto and made a part hereof to the minutes of the City ; Council Meeting of the City of Grapevine, Texas . Council- � man Dunn asked if any of the courses previously built were operating under the same type of lease plan as in $ this proposal. Mr. Smith answered that they were not. He further commented that research indicated that more � communities are preferring municipal operated golf courses over private country clubs because money spent to play golf could be put back into a community project. Council- man Dalton asked how the financial aspect was going with � other courses built. Mr. Smith replied that the finances � of the other courses were in line with the proposals. Councilman Dunn asked Mr. Smith to explain the section of the proposal that stated the City would be responsible for water used in connection with operation of the course ? and its facilities. Mr. Smith explained that many of the - lakes on golf courses are processed sewage fluent. Council- � man Murphy asked if these course lakes are used for irriga- i tion reservoirs. Mr. Smith acknowledged that they were. � � There was no further discussion. Mayor Tate thanked Mr. �: Smith for his interesting proposal and stated that it would � , be considered further by the Council. _ � �` > � Mayor Tate then declared a recess at 8:40 P.M. E r" The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Tate at 9:05 P.M. k i The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint one member to the Housing Authority to fill the � vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Bill Yancey. f The assistant City Manager explained that the person � in mind for recommendation had requested that his name j be withdrawn. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to table t the appointment of a member to the Housing Authority �' until further considerations could be made. The motion r was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the ; following vote: � l' Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle and Dunn. t � Noes : None � � The next order of business was for the City Council to � i consider a proposed license from the Corps of Engineers �; ' to grant the City of Grapevine a temporary license to � place a raw water pump station and water line on Tract � A-4 at Grapevine Lake, Texas. The assistant City Manager ( gave a brief history. Councilman Murphy asked if the ; 1: proposed license was a standard Corps of Engineers form. ; The Assistant City Manager answered that it was. There 3; being no further discussion, Councilman Murphy made a �. ' motion to accept the license from the Corp of Engineers �` for a raw water pump station and to authorize the Mayor . ; to properly execute same. Councilwoman Conine seconded � the motion and the motion prevailed by the following � vote. �; Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle and Dunn �' Noes : None ` � i e � s 4 � S � t s P � � Y The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution regarding the City of Grapevine' s participation in Tarrant County' s application to HUD. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed resolu- tion. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief history stating that the City of Grapevine participated in the HUD . program during the past year. He further stated that the City Manager recommended that Grapevine continue to par- ticipate in the program because of the availability of block grant funding. He further explained that a facili- ty for senior citizens is being considered. Councilman Dalton commented that he had recently attended a HUD sponsored meeting and was impressed that the group was so active. He further stated that he felt Grapevine must participate in this program. There was no further discussion and Councilman Dalton made a motion to approve the City Manager' s recommendation by adopting the reso- lution to continue participation in the Tarrant County HUD program and to authorize the city staff to pursue the possibility of funding for a senior citizen facility. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle & Dunn Noes : None RESOLUTION 76-01 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE TO PARTICIPATE IN TARRANT COUNTY' S APPLICATION TO HCTD. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance which would enable the City to control advertising signs. The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. The City Attorney explained that our present ordinance is not in complete compliance with the Highway Beautification Act. The Act requires that all sign owners must have an advertising license issued by the State of Texas prior to obtaining a per- mit for erection of a sign. He further commented that our present ordinance also needs to be revised concerning maximum sizes of signs and spacing regulations of signs. The City Attorney further stated that our Zoning Code would not be affected by this ordinance and that in this instance a Public Hearing would not be necessary. There being no further business, Councilman Pirkle made a motion to approve, on a first reading basis, the ordinance en- abling the City to control advertising signs. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote. Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes : None There being no further business Councilman Murphy made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Oliver seconded ' the motion and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _��u(�. day of , 1976. � . l Q.� /t (, / �, r � � < Q�i . � � � � a � ' U W Ei cn � W �+ E-+ E-� H r.� U CITY COUNCIL MINUTES EXHIBIT "A" HOTF_L OCCUPANY TAX FUND 1975-76 ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPfiNDITURES '� � REVENUES: Hotel-Motel Occu an Tax � 77 000.00 � P Y $ , �� Estimated Interest 1 ,600.00 $78,600.00 EXPENSES: ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $ 3,800.00 5% Cost of Collections OFFICE SUPPLIES Postage-Office Supplies 300.00 ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT Balcom & Associates-Public Relations Activities-and any other items that will promote the City, Bi- Centennial , etc. 8,000.00 PRINTING Post cards-small brochures , 3 ,000.00 pictures , etc. PERSONNEL SERVICES Clerical, F. I .C.A, Extra Help, etc. 3,000.00 TELEPHONE Extended Metro Telephone SOO.00 Long distance calls , etc. TRAVEL, SCHOOLS, DUES Various travel, organization dues 300.00 and schools � PROJECTS SPONSORED ' Locate and remodel old Log Cabin 5 ,000.00 `� for Tourist Information . OTHERS - Any item not listed and additional projects initiated during year $ 1 ,000.00 PURCHASE OR SECURITIES 53,700.00 TOTAL $78,600.00 �-Authority City of Grapevine Ordinance �74-28 PROJECTED BA.I_ANCE SHEET • 1975-76 CASH & INVESTMENTS 10�1�75 $43,696.22 PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR $53,700.00 CASH & INVESTMENTS 9�30�76 $97,396.22 , � � � CITY COUNCTL MTNUTES EXHIBTT "B" E�XI�IBIT # 1 SCHEDULE OF ESTTMATED COUR�E CpSTS & IMPROVEMENTS *.�CIMATE A 1. 18 hole Galf Caurse, Driving Range, Practice Greens including plans & constructa.on management $ 600,OQ0 2. Pro Shop - Building & Furnishings $140,000 Cart S�arage Buil.ding 25,OQ0 Maintenance Builda.ng 40,000 Paved Parking . 54,000 255,OQ0 3. Equipment: Maintenance $ 6Q,000 Golf Carts (50 X 13Q0) 65 ,q00 1.25,000 4. Special Maintenance First Year 35,040 $ 915,000 EST3MA2'E B l. 36 ha�.e Galf Course, Driving Rar�ge, Practice Greens $1,300,000 Pra Shap - Buildi�g & Furnishings $200,444 \ Cart Storage Building 40,000 Maintenance Building 50,000 ' Paved Parking 65,000 355,Q00 3. Equipment: Maintenance $ 70,Q40 Galf Carts (8Q X 13Q0} 144,004 174,040, 4. Special Maintenance First Year 60,000 'f: �, =$1,889 x f344 ESTIMATE C 1. Same as Estimate A wa.th allowance for Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, etc. $ �.5Q,p40 Estimate A . 915,000 �2.065,000 � E5TIMATE D ,� Same as E�timate B with allowance for �wimming Poo3, Tennis Courts, etc. $ 250,t}00 Estimate B 1,889,000 S�, �.��,oao =� � �