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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Minutes-'- STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session (Executive Session) on this the 27th day of April, 2001 at 12:00 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: Roger Nelson Bruno Rumbelow John F. Boyle, Jr. Linda Huff Melisa Leal Jennifer Hibbs CALL TO ORDER City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Assistant to the City Manager Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate stated that a motion declaring the emergency would be necessary in order for the City Council to consider the Emergency Agenda that was posted at 7:00 p.m. on April 26, 2001. Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, offered a motion to declare that an emergency and urgent public necessity exists pursuant to Section 551.045, Texas Government Code, as a result of an unforeseeable situation; to wit; consideration of principles of legislature to be included in Senate Bill 569, a bill vitally impacting the economy and tax base of the City of Grapevine. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None 04/27/01 Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) pending or contemplated litigation relative to review and consideration of proposed principles of amendments to Senate Bill 569 under Sections 551.071, Texas Government Code. Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Conference Room, all members of the City Council were present. Mayor Tate asked if there was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Roger Nelson requested authorization for the Mayor and City Council to sign a letter agreeing to the principles of Lieutenant Governor Bill Ratliff's proposal for a revenue sharing agreement as follows: (1) Provide for 1/3 — 2/3 revenue sharing as proposed in Senate Bill 569, but only for airport property south of Highway 121 and Highway 114 (ie: only for "aviation related" property). (2) No retail development may occur north of highway 121 or Highway 114 (ie: in "non -aviation related" areas) for 20 years without the mutual consent of the parties. (3) Commercial development north of Highway 121 and Highway 114 will not be subject to revenue sharing except by mutual consent of the parties. This applies to any non -retail development allowed by DFW as well as any retail development agreed to by the parties under item #2. (4) The four non -constituent cities will share a rotating, ex -officio seat on the DFW Airport Board. The ex -officio member is entitled to the same board communications as full members except those communications legitimately confidential under the open meetings act. (5) Delete the proposed Section 22.089(a)(1)(F). (to exclude hotel occupancy tax from revenue sharing) (6) In Section 22.089(a)(2)(A), delete "2001" and insert "2000" in its place. (makes 2000 the "base year" for determining excess airport revenue) (7) Delete the first line of Section 22.089(c) and insert the following language in its place: "(c) Each year, as part of its annual audit, each non -constituent municipality shall retain an independent auditor to verify the non -constituent municipality's excess airport revenue." Mr. Nelson stated that Lieutenant Governor Ratliff will recommend this legislation to the members of the Senate upon receipt of a letter from the interested mayors signifying approval and committing to not seek to nullify the conditions outlined in the proposed bill. Mr. Nelson presented a letter for the Mayor and six City Council members to consider signing in acceptance of the proposed floor amendments to Senate Bill 569. Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion for the Council to sign the letter and accept the proposed amendments to Senate Bili 569. The motion prevailed by the following vote: 04/27/01 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:05 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, 2001. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 3 William D. Tate Mayor STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session (Executive Session) on this the 1st day of May, 2001 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 Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson Bruno Rumbelow John F. Boyle, Jr. Linda Huff Melisa Leal Jennifer Hibbs City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Assistant to the City Manager Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) private consultation with City Attorney to discuss legal ramification of ad valorem tax structure relative to publicly owned property, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and (B) 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 pursuant to Sections 555.071 and 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 Roger Nelson stated there was no action necessary relative to (A) private consultation with City Attorney to discuss legal ramification of ad valorem tax structure relative to publicly owned property, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport pursuant to Section 551.086, Texas Government Code. 05/01/01 Note: Item (B) 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 pursuant to Section 551.086, Texas Government Code, was not discussed. NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in the Council Chambers. Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 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, 2001. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 2 William D. Tate Mayor C 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 1st day of May, 2001 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 Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson Bruno Rumbelow John F. Boyle, Jr. Linda Huff Melisa Leal Jennifer Hibbs CALL TO ORDER City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Assistant to the City Manager Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Freed delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1. PRESENTATION, PROCLAMATION DECLARING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY a Mayor Tate presented a proclamation declaring the week of May 14, 2001 as National Police Week honoring Police Officers, past and present, who by their devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a dedicated service to their communities in preserving the rights and security of all citizens. Mayor Tate declared May 15, 2001 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty. 05/01/01 ITEM 2. RESOLUTION, BUSINESS 114L RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT CONVEYANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) Public Works Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the conveyance of right-of-way and drainage easement of three parcels of land for Business 114L to TxDOT for the upcoming construction of the railroad bridge widening and the planned construction of the Business 114L widening from Northwest Highway to State Highway 114 and authorization for the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. Motion by Council Member Spencer, 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 2001-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR THE WIDENING OF BUSINESS 114ULOOP 382 AT THE CHICAGO SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD CROSSING; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR CONVEYANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 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 3. Council Meeting Date Change Staff recommended changing the August 7, 2001 City Council meeting to Monday, August 6, 2001 to allow City Council participation in "National Night Out Against Crime". Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None 2 05/01/01 Item 4 Developer's Contract Booher Consultants Incorporated, Hughes Road C Storm Drainage System Public Works Director recommended approval of a developer's contract with Booher Consultants, Incorporated, authorizing the construction of an enclosed storm drainage system in Hughes Road for a length of approximately 250 feet as part of the development of Booher Addition in lieu of the peripheral street fees due for Hughes Road and authorization for Staff to execute said contract. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 5 Award Material Testing Contract Trinity Engineering/Kleinfelder, FY2000 Water Transmission Project, State Highway 121 Public Works Director recommended award of a Material Testing Contract in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00 to Trinity Engineering/Kleinfelder for material testing services on the FY2000 Water Transmission Project in the State Highway 121 corridor and the Ball Street corridor and authorization for Staff to execute said contract. 9 Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 6. Contract Off -Duty Law Enforcement, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Police Chief recommended authorization for the City Manager and the Chief of Police to enter into a contract with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for off-duty law enforcement on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for those areas of Grapevine Lake not leased by the City for six months (April through September). The contract is 100% funded by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None 3 05/01/01 Item 7. Resolution, Setting Population Development Services Director recommended approval of a resolution setting the population at 42,298 within the City limits of Grapevine as of December 31, 2000. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MAKING OFFICIAL THE FINDING AND DETERMINATION AS TO THE POPULATION AND NUMBER OF INHABITANTS OF AND WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 8 Resolution Authorize Tower/Ground Lease Agreement, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems Staff recommended approval of a resolution authorizing a tower/ground lease agreement with Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems at the Minters Chapel Pump Station for the collocation of antennae and the installation of communications equipment. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING A TOWER/GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL MOBILE SYSTEMS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 9 Award Bid 89-2001 Park Equipment Annual Contract Staff recommended award of Bid 89-2001 Park Equipment Annual Contract to the lowest and best bidders meeting specifications: Modlin Recreation and Doty and Sons. 12 ( 7 05/01/01 Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 10. Award Bid 91-2001, Sale of Surplus Property, South Dooley Street Staff recommended approval of Bid 91-2001 for the sale of surplus property (single family residence) located at 208 South Dooley Street to Ms. Natalie Hisle in the amount of $143,400.00. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 11. Consideration of Minutes City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2001 City Council meetings as published. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 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, 2001. W� William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 05/01/01 C Im STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session on this the 8th day of May, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Mayor Sharron Spencer Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member constituting a quorum under the Texas Election Code for the purpose of canvassing the City Officer Election, with Mayor Pro Tern Ted R. Ware, Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks, Council Member Clydene Johnson and Council Member Darlene Freed absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager Linda Huff City Secretary Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ITEM 1. CANVASS CITY OFFICER ELECTION City Secretary Linda Huff reported the election was held on Saturday, May 5, 2001, with citizens casting a total of 1,057 votes for the following candidates: Place 3 Scott Sanford Clydene Johnson John Kutch (Declared Write-in) Place 4 Anna V. Goodwin Darlene Freed 316 681 24 9974 N Me Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to accept the results as presented and declare the following officials elected: Place 3 Clydene Johnson Place 4 Darlene Freed The motion prevailed by the following vote: 05/08/01 Ayes: Tate, Spencer & Stewart Nays: None Absent: Ware, Wilbanks, Johnson & Freed Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:04 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Spencer & Stewart Nays: None Absent: Ware, Wilbanks, Johnson & Freed PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of May, 2001. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary '01, William D. Tate Mayor