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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Minutes05/01/07 City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated the Grapevine 4B Economic Development Board 3 would meet jointly with the City Council to review the proposed Master Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. Mr. Rumbelow highlighted the major points of the T Interlocal Agreement. He stated that the attorneys are continuing to work together on finalizing the agreement to the satisfaction of the City and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority. There was no formal action taken by the City Council. RECESS AND RECONVENE After discussion of Item 2, Mayor Tate announced the City Council would recess to conduct the Regular City Council meeting in the Council Chambers. Upon reconvening in the Council Conference Room, all members of the City Council were present to discuss Item 1 on the workshop agenda. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adjourn the workshop at 8:50 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2007. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 2 William D. Tate Mayor STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Executive Session on this the 1 st day of May, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Bruno Rumbelow City Manager H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 8:52 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding: (A) conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospects the City seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations under Section 551.086, Texas Government Code. Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated there was no action necessary relative to conference with City Manager and Staff under Section 551.086, Texas Government Code. Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: 05/01/07 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wllbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2007. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary K gs ffe b William D. Tate Mayor STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 1 st day of May, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Bruno Rumbelow City Manager Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Johnson delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1. PRESENTATION, CENTURY 21 -MIKE BOWMAN Mayor Tate presented Century 21 -Mike Bowman a plaque from the Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department for his $5,000.00 contribution to the Helping Enjoy Recreation Opportunities (HERO) scholarship fund benefiting Grapevine citizens who have financial need and that wish to participate in City sponsored recreation programs. ITEM 2. PRESENTATION HERITAGE VEHICLE DISPLAY Convention & Visitors Bureau Director P. W. McCallum reviewed the proposed Heritage Vehicle Display Building that is planned for Main Street in front of the Founder's Building. It will be a showplace for historical and parade vehicles and will also provide protection for visitors during festivals. He stated that it would be a tribute to the Fire and Police Departments. 05/01/07 ITEM 3. PRESENTATION 23RD ANNUAL MAIN STREET DAYS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Steve and Nikki Stinson, Chairpersons of the 23rd Annual Main Street Days Outdoor Adventure highlighted the activities planned for May 18th, 19th and 20th. They expressed appreciation to the Parks & Recreation Department for partnering with the Convention & Visitors Bureau to present the outdoor adventure theme. On Friday, May 18th, there will be a ceremony to reset the Night Watchman (after being refurbished) on the dome of City Hall in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of City Hall. ITEM 4. ORDINANCE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION SERIES 2007 Administrative Services Director Bill Gaither recommended approval of an ordinance providing for the issuance of City of Grapevine, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,250,000; awarding the sale of said certificates; levying a tax in payment thereof; prescribing the form of said certificates; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. Proceeds from the sale of the Certificates of Obligation will be used for the purchase of property located at 630 South Main Street and 206 Hudgins Street for Convention & Visitors Bureau related facilities. The Certificates of Obligation are a tax pledge but it is the City's intent that Convention & Visitor Bureau revenues will retire the debt issue. Mr. David Medanich, of First Southwest Company, reported the City has the following ratings with Moody's Investors Service, Inc. "Aaa" and "Al" and with Standard & Poor's Rating Group as "AAA" and "AA-". He recommended award of the bid for the Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007 to the lowest bidder, Bernardi Securities, Inc. at a rate of 4.366200%. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, offered a motion to approve the ordinance and award the bid for the Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007 to the low bidder Bernardi Securities, Inc. at a rate of 4.366200%. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2007-20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2007, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,250,000; AWARDING THE SALE OF SAID CERTIFICATES; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING THE FORM 2 05/01/07 OF SAID CERTIFICATES; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO ITEM 5. ORDINANCE, TAX NOTES, SERIES 2007 Administrative Services Director Gaither recommended approval of an ordinance providing for the issuance of City of Grapevine, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2007, in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $3,360,000; awarding the sale of said notes; levying a tax in payment thereof; prescribing the form of said notes; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions related thereto. Mr. Gaither advised the proceeds from the Tax Notes sale would be used for vehicle and equipment purchases and for street improvements that were authorized in the FY2007 Budget. Mr. David Medanich, of First Southwest Company, reported the City has the following ratings with Moody's Investors Service, Inc. "Aaa" and "Al" and with Standard & Poor's Rating Group as "AAA" and "AA-". He recommended award of the bid for the Tax Notes, Series 2007 to the lowest bidder, Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. at a rate of 3.848683%. Council Member Spencer made the motion to approve the ordinance with the stipulation that no orders or purchases be made until after a financial workshop with the City Manager. Discussion ensued that the funds would not be available for at least 30 days. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Johnson, amended her motion to approve the ordinance and award the bid to Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. at a rate of 3.848683%. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2007-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, TAX NOTES SERIES 2007, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,360,000; AWARDING THE SALE OF SAID NOTES; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID NOTES; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT CONSENT AGENDA The next order of business for the City Council to consider was the consent agenda items, which were deemed to need little or no discussion and were acted upon as one business 3 05/01/07 item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none. Item 6. Adopt-A-Trail/Shoreline Agreement State Highway 26 and Sand Bass Point Boat Ramp Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Parks & Recreation Director recommended approval of an Adopt-A-Trail/Shoreline Agreement with Wal-Mart Super Centers, Stores #1178 and #266 for the Cottonbelt Trail along State Highway 26 from Baylor Parkway to Kimball Road and the Zan Family for the shoreline between Dove Loop Ramp and the Sand Bass Point Boat Ramp. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 7. Resolution Authorize Ladder Repair to Fire Engine 10LDR Public Works Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing repairs of the 95 foot ladder on Unit 10LDR by Emergency Vehicles of Texas in an estimated amount of $63,500.00. t Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2007-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MAKING FINDINGS OF CERTAIN FACTS RELATIVE TO THE REPAIR OF THE LADDER ON FIRE UNIT 10LDR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 8. Approve Purchase of Scott SCBA Upgrade with Hose Assemblies Fire Chief recommended approval of the purchase of 120 Scott SCBA upgrades with hose assemblies from Dooley Tackaberry in the amount of $22,200.00. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: 0 05/01/07 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 9. Approve Purchase of Triplex Tee Mower Administrative Services Director recommended approval of the purchase of a John Deere Triplex Tee Mower from John Deere Company in the amount of $22,090.00. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 10 Renewal Computers and Associated Hardware and Software Annual Contract Assistant City Manager recommended approval of the renewal of an annual contract to Able Electronics to purchase computers and associated hardware and software on an as needed basis. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 11. Ordinance Amend Chapter 23 Traffic No Parking Public Works Director recommended approval of an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23 Traffic relative to no parking on Mustang Drive medians between State Highway 26 and northbound State Highway 121 frontage road. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2007-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23 TRAFFIC, SECTION 23-63 RELATIVE TO NO PARKING ZONES, RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES; AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF TRAFFIC REGULATION SIGNS; REPEALING 5 05/01/07 CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 12. Consideration of Minutes City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2007 City Council meetings as published. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Tate announced the City Council would continue the workshop agenda and conduct a closed session regarding: (A) conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospects the City seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations under Section 551.086, Texas Government Code. Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated there was no action necessary relative to conference with City Manager and Staff under Section 551.086, Texas Government Code. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2007. D William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 05/01/07 STATE OF TEXAS 3 COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 8th day of May, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Bruno Rumbelow City Manager Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager Eddie Salame Police Chief Janis Roberson Library Director Matt Singleton Public Works Director Scott Williams Development Services Acting Director Doug Evans Parks and Recreation Director Bill Gaither Administrative Services Director Gary Livingston Budget Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 4:40 p.m. ITEM 1. REVIEW CITY'S FINANCIAL POLICIES City Manager Bruno Rumbelow continued discussion of the financial condition of the City and his recommendations. The following departments presented proposed reorganizations of their staff and operations: Development Services, Parks & Recreation, Library, Police and Public Works. There was no formal action taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adjourn the workshop at 7:30 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: 05/08/07 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2007. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 2 William D. Tate Mayor