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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-02 Regular Meeting � � AGENDA � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1988 AT 7 : 30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205 � 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD � CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Council Member Gil Traverse PRESENTATIONS g 1 . Mr. Oris Dunham, Executive Director of Dallas/Fort Worth E International Airport, to address the Council concerning the � working relationship between the City of Grapevine and the r Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. ; � � 2. Certificate of Appreciation to be presented to Mr. Steve � Jacoby, former Principal of Grapevine High School. 3. Mr. Ralph Ellis, President of Government Finance Officer' s Association of Texas, to present the Government Finance Officer' s Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Mayor and City Council. � � 4. Presentation by Mr. Chris Hartung, of Ralph Andersen and � Associates, relative to the Final Report of the Organization Climate Assessment Study. � CITIZENS REQUEST CONSENT AGENDA ; Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and � will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City � Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the Council k for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes � the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in � accordance with Staff recommendations . � 5. Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, � Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-44 relevant to Driveway Design and Placement Standards. Community Development � Director recommends approval. � 6 . Consider a resolution ratifying action taken by the City � Council on June 7, 1988 relative to the License for the � extension of South Minters Chapel Road. Staff recommends approval. � 7. Consider award of the contract to Austin Paving Company, low � bidder, in the amount of $84 , 957 .58 for the 13th year � Community Development Block Grant Overlay Program. Director � of Public Works recommends approval. 8. Consider award of the contract to Harper Construction Co. in the amount of $38, 962 . 00 for the repair of the Concourse and Golf Pro Shop. Director of Public Works recommends approval. S�JCCiALT"y .X.�v 9. Consider award of the bid to the lowest and best bidder s�-rs-� meeting specifications, Chemical and Turf -,6�e�-�a�y Company, Inc. , in the amount of $5 , 150. 00 for greens ' mix and tees ' mix grass seed. Director of Golf and Purchasing Agent recommend approval. r � _�_______ _. � � �. T..�� .� . � � � � � � a t � € 10. Consider award of the bid to the lowest and best bidder � meeting specifications, A. J. ' s Quality Concrete Products, � in the amount of $7,327 . 00 for Golf Course trash � receptacles . Director of Golf and Purchasing Agent � recommend approval. � � 11 . Consider a resolution supporting the Good Roads Amendment to the state constitution requiring federal highway funds continue to be used to improve Texas highways. Staff recommends approval. 12. Consider authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to enter into an Interlocal Agreement and Contract with the Grapevine/Colleyville I .S.D. , the City of Euless and the City of Colleyville for a School Resource Officer. Police Chief recommends approval. � 13. Consider a resolution supporting the extension of F.M. 2499 � northward into Denton County and the efforts of the F.M. � 2499 Task Force. Director of Public Works recommends � approval. � � 14 . Consider approval of the minutes of the July 19, 1988 � meeting. City Secretary recommends approval as published. � � NEW BUSINESS � � 15 . Consider the proposed procedures for conducting public � hearings on street improvement assessment programs and take � any necessary action. � � 16 . Consider an ordinance amending the solid waste disposal � contract with Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc. and take any � necessary action. � � 17 . Consider authorizing a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater € � Rate Study to include a Multi-Year Financial Plan and take � any necessary action. � � � � � EXECUTIVE SESSION � a a 18. City Council to recess to Conference Room #204 to discuss > real estate (relative to Dallas Road rights-of-way � acquisition--Parcels No. 5, 16, 22, 30 and 33) under � amendments to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (f) . � E # a i City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and take ' any necessary action relative to Dallas Road rights-of-way � acquisition. � MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION ° � � � 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 29TH DAY OF JULY, 1988 AT 5 : 00 P.M. City Secretary � 4 � � _ �__ . ... . � � �' �' � # � � � � � � � . t k[ C ; � i � � I f � � EMERGENCY AGENDA � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1988 AT 7 : 30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205 i 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD � � � � � THIS EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS PREPARED TO ADDRESS AN� URGENT PUBLIC j NECESSITY DUE TO A REASONABLY UNFORSEEABLE SITUATION AND AN � � IMMINENT THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY WHICH REQUIRES � IMMEDIATE ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS � ADDED AS AN EMERGENCY ITEM: _ � EXECUTIVE SESSION � 18A. City Council to recess to Conference Room #204 to discuss � real estate (land acquisition relative to economic � development) under amendments to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. Subsection 2 (f) . City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and take ; any necessary action relative to land acquisition for � economic development. � � � 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 EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF AUGUST, 1988 AT 9: 45 A.M. � � � � f � �` � ity Secre ar � � i � � k & � � � � I � I � G � ; � _ ( � , � � � 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 2nd day of August, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Ch�mbers, Municipal Court Roan #205, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following members present to wit: � William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Lynn R. Niedermeier Council Member Gil Traverse Council M�ember i '; constituting a quorum, with Council M�ember Jim Glynn absent, with the I following members of the City Staff: Dennis E. Dawson City Manager Kelvin Knauf Assistant Cit Mana er Y g John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney ; Linda Huff City Secretary � i CAIZ, TO ORDER � ; The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tate at 7:35 p.m. INVOCATION i Council Member Traverse delivered the Invocation. � � j ITII�I 1. PRESIIVTATION, MR. ORIS DUNFi�M, DALLAS/FORT WORTH IlVTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mr. Oris Dunham, F�ecutive Director of the Dallas/Fort Wbrth International Airport, addressed the Council concerning the working relationship between the City of Grapevine and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. During his lengthy presentation, he gave a brief overview of the Metroplex Plan prepared by the Federal Aviation Acfiiinistration (FAA) that will increase flight operations; discussed possible construction of two (2) new runways--one on the a east and one on the west--that would handle co�nuter and general aviation traffic; American Airlines has plans to construct a 65 gate terminal on the west side of the Airport; and during the next five (5) years there will be approximately $1.2 billion in construction at the Airport. Mr. Dunham stated I the Airport should be at peak capacity by the year 2010 and that the FAA determines the capacity of the runway system. i • Council questioned if there were any changes planned for the north/south flight patterns, would changes be made in cormmzter flight traffic once the east runway is completed, and expressed concern that residential overflights resulted frcan the opening of the new diagonal runway. Mayor Tate stated that air traffic control had turned down the City's request to direct flights over State Highway 26 instead of allowing the early turn out over the 1 neighborhoods. Mr. Dtuzham stated he w�uld inquire about the denied request ' and pledged that he would meet with the City Staff and Airport staff to plan a alternatives to try to minimize the noise problem in the c�munity and � continue to improve the working relationship with the City. ITEM 2. PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION, MR. STEVE JACOBY �� Mayor Tate presented Mr. Steve Jacoby, former Principal of Grapevine High School, with a Plaque of Appreciation recognizing his accamplisYunsnts during his six (6) years with the Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District. Mr. Jacoby was instnunental in implementing the School Resource Officer Program. os/o2/88 ITII�'I 3. DISTINGUIS� BUDGET PRFSIIVTATION AG�D Mr. Ra1ph Ellis, President of the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas, presented the City Council with the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY88 Budget. Mayor Tate then presented the plaque to Mr. Bob Needs, Budget Analyst, and recognized the Budget Team that consists of City Manager Dennis E. Dawson, Assistant City Manager Kelvin Knauf, Finance Director Ralph Seeley and Mr. Needs. Grapevine received this award the first year the budget was sukmitted for consideration. ITII�I 4. FINAL REPORT, ORGANIZATION CLIMATE ASSESSMENT STUDY � Mr. Chris Hartung, Vice President and Regional Manager of Ralph Andersen and Associates, reviewed the Final Report of the Organization Climate Assessm�ent � Study noting that 230, out of a possible 292, completed surveys were received, � representing a 79� rate of response. He stated that it is ii�ortant to note � that studies of this type tend to focus on areas of concern and opportunities to improve, and that conclusions and recaYenendations of the report should be � considered in their entirety. The report identifies areas where employees are � positive about their employment and areas where employees are concerned about their jobs. Management should use the study to develop a plan to address the areas of e.mployee concerns. The value of the survey is knowing and dealing with the employees concerns. Lengthy discussion ensued with Council expressing concern relative to employee morale, compensation, prcan�tional opportunities, perceived favoritisn and internal comrn�nication. Following the discussion, City Manager Dennis E. Dawson stated that work has begun within the departments to research and improve some of the areas of concern. A report will be made to Council relative to an internal cannunication program, training of supervisors for evaluating purposes and comparison pay plan studies. A similar type survey will be requested in twelve to eighteen (12-18) months to evaluate the changes that have occurred within the organization as a result of the report and � programs developed. RECFSS AND RECONVIIVE All City Council Members were present, except Council Member Jim Glynn, after � a brief recess. . } � � � CONSII�IT AGEL�TDA � g. � The City Council considered 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 fran the consent agenda for full discussion. Staff � requested Item 7 Community Develognexit Block Grant Program Overlay be removed � fran the consent agenda. � r It�n 5. Ordinance, Amend Chapter 20, Article III Driveway Design and �' Placement Standards � � � � Director of Cc�nmunity Develognent rec�nded approval of an ordinance � amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-44 ; relevant to Driveway Design and Placement Standards. � t The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. � � Motion by Council Men�r Spencer and seconded by Council Member Niedermeier to � approve as reco�rmended prevailed as follows: ; R Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None 4' Absent: Glynn � � ORDINANCE NO. 88-50 � � � AN ORDINANGE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, � TEXAS, BY �IDING CHAPTE'�R 20, ARTICLE � r �: � 4 't. �2� � }F * : oe/oa/s8 III, SECTION 20-44 REL�ATING TO DRIVEfn�,Y � DFSIQ�T AND PLACEN�]T STANDARDS; PROVIDING i FOR A PEDTALTY OF FINE NOT 'In EXCEID THE SUM OF FIVE HtTI�TDRID DOLL�ARS ($500.00) FOR EAC�i OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHAT,T, BE DEF�IED COMMITTID EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONrINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DDCLARING � AN II�RGIIVCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE i � Item 6. Resolution, Ratify License for Minters Chapel Road Extension City Staff reccxmtended approval of a resolution ratifying action taken by the City Council on June 7, 1988 relative to the License for the extension of : South Minters Chapel Road. ! The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record. N�tion by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council M�nber Niedermeier to ' approve as reccxmlended prevailed as follows: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse { Nays . None ; Absent: Glynn � RESOLUTION NO. 88-28 A RESOLUTION OF TI� CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TE�AB, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE LICEL�TSE ' AGREII�I�T!' BEI'WF,EI�1 THE CITY Al�ID DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BOARD FOR THE EXTIIVSION A1�ID CONSTRUCTION OF SOUl'H I MINi�RS CHAPEL ROAD AND PROVIDING AN EFF�CI'IVE DATE ITF��I 7. RECONA�IDATION, CONIl�ILTNITY DEVELOPN�1'I' BIACK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT � ' This itesn was considered after Item 14. Staff requested this it�n be removed from the consent agenda for full discussion. ' Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge reccennended the City Council approve and recammend the award of the contract by Tarrant County to Austin Paving Ccgnpany, Inc. for the 13th year Cca�munity Develo�anent Block Grant (CDBG) Overlay Program in the eastern part of the City at a price of $84,957.58. Mr. Hodge noted the County wr�uld award the contract, the City wr�uld only be � making a rec�mexidation to the County. Austin Paving Company, Inc. was the law bidder on the project. Brief Council deliberation followed with concern expressed regarding the contractor's past wr�rk history in Grapevine. City Attorney John Boyle stated that if the City were responsible for awarding the contract to someone other than the low bidder, under State statute, it wr.�uld be necessary to inform the low bidder in advance. However, the Council would only be making a rec�ndation to the County relative to awarding the CDBG Overlay Program contract. Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council, that Staff �uld send a letter to Tarrant County stating the reasons for recommending ,; saneone other than the low bidder. Council Member Spencer then made a motion to rec�nd to Tarrant County that the contract for the Cce�munity Develo�anent Block Grant Overlay Program be awarded to APAC-Texas in the amount of $85,369.72. Council Member Niedermeier offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn (3) os/oa/s8 Item 8. Contract Award, Concourse and Golf Pro Shop Building Repair > Director of Public Works rec�nded award of the contract to Harper � Construction Co. in the amount of $38,962.00 for the repair of the Concourse � and Golf Pro Shop facilities. � � Motion by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council Me,mber Niedermeier to � approve as rec�nded prevailed by the following vote: r � � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � � Nays . None . � Absent: Glynn � � Item 9. Bid AWard, Grass Seed, Golf Course Dixector of Golf and Purchasing Agent rec�nded award of the bid to the � lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Chemical and Turf Specialty �' Ccxngany, Inc., in the amount of $5,150.00 for greens' mix and tees' mix grass � seed. � Motion by Council N1e.mber Spencer and seconded by Council Member Niedernteier to � approve as rec�nded prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedernleier, & Traverse Nays : None � Absent: Glynn � # Item 10. Bid Award, Trash Receptacles, Golf Course � Director of Golf and Purchasing Agent recc�mended award of the bid to the low+est and best bidder meeting specifications, A. J. 's Quality Concrete Products, in the amount of $7,327.00 for seventeen (17) Golf Course trash receptacles. Motion by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council Memb�r Niedermeier to approve as reccem�ended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbarilts, Niedernieier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn � It�n 11. Resolution, Support Good Roads Amendment � City Staff reccurmended approval of a resolution supporting the Good Roads � Amenchnent to the Texas Constitution requiring federal highway funds continue �, to be used to improve Texas highways. The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record. Motion by Council M�mber Spencer and seconded by Council Nt�ember Niedernleier to � approve as reconmended prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � � Nays . None � Absent: Glynn � � � � � RFSOLUTION NO. 88-29 � A RESOLUTI�T OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Tf� � CITY OF GFt�PEVINE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE � GppD RpADS AN�TDN�]T 'PO THE STATE CONSTITUTION REQUIRING FEDERAL HIGHWAY � FUNDS CONTINUE 'PO SE USID TO IMPROVE TEXAS � HIGHWAYS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DA'I'E � � � � (4) � �. 1 ' 00�02�80 Item 12. Interlocal Agreement, School Resource Officer Police Chief rec�nded the City Council authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to enter into an Interlocal Agreement and Contract with the j Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District, the City of Etiiless and the City of Colleyville for a School Resource Officer. Motion by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council Member Niedermeier to � approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse ' Nays . None ' Absent: Glynn Itesn 13. Resolution, Support F.M. 2499 E�tension Director of Public Works rec�nded approval of a resolution supporting the '� extension of F.M. 2499 northward into Denton County and the efforts of the F.M. 2499 Task Force. i '; The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record. Ntotion by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council Member Niedermeier to 'i approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None Absent: Glynn RFSOLUTION N0. 88-30 1 A RESOLUTION OF Tf� CITY COUNCIL OF Tf� CITY OF GRI�PEVINE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE I� ��'ORTS OF THE F.M. 2499 TASK FORCE IN ITS 'l INDEAVOR TO SECURE A ROADWAY 'I�IROUGH THE � WESTERN PORTI�1 OF DEN'!'ON COUN'I'Y, EASTERN ROUTE; IIVCOURAGING NEIGI�ORING MUIVICI- PALITIES IMPACTID BY Tf� EEFORTS OF THE F.M. 2499 TASK FORCE Z�0 ADOPT RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING 'PHE EFFORTS OF THE F.M. 2499 TASK FORCE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORT�RD A CERTIFIID COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO Tf� F.M. 2499 TASK FORCE A1�ID ALL NEIC�IBORING MUNICIPALITIES IMPAC'I� BY Tf� TASK FORCE EFFORTS; AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE APPOIlVTMETIT OF A DIREC'!.'OR TO Tf� TASK FORCE AND PROVIDING AN EEFECTIVE DATE Item 14. Consideration of the Minutes City Secretary reconmended approval of the minutes of the July 19, 1988 Council meeting as published. Motion by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council Member Niedermeier to approve as reccgmlended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedernteier, & Traverse Nays . None � Absent: Glynn ITEM 15. ADOPT PROCIDURES FOR STREET ASSFSSN�]T PUBLIC HEARINGS Manager of IIzgineering Stan Laster stated that after Staff reviewed the process of the public hearing relative to William D. Tate Avenue street assessm�e.nts and in conjunction with the City Attorney's office, the proposed policies are recommended to be adopted by the Council for future roadway assessment programs (E�hibit "A") . (5) os/oa/ss Following brief Council discussion, Council Member Niedernteier made a motion to adopt the attached policy identifying the procedures for public hearing on street improvement assessment programs. Mayor Pro Tem Ware offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follows: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays : None Absent: Glynn � I � ITII�I 16. ORDINANCE, AME[�ID SOLID 4�STE DISPOSAL CONTRACF, LAIDLAW 4�STE � SYSTEMS, INC. Assistant City Manager Kelvin Knauf briefly reviewed that in 1984 the City had � entered into a contract with SCA Services, Inc. for solid waste disposal. (SCA Services was purchased by GSX Corporation of Texas, who was subsequently � purchased by Laidlaw �nTaste Syst�ns, Inc.) The contract, due to expire on May 20, 1989, gave the City the option of extending the contract to May 20, 1994. With the expansion of the Wastewater Treat�nt Plant, Staff investigated the � possibility of using Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc. to rem�ve the sludge frcan the � Wastewater Treatrnent Plant. After researching costs and options available, � Laidlaw vx�uld be willing to remove the sludge fran the Wastewater Treatment � Plant at no cost, if the City would be willing to invoke the five (5) year renewal option. The estimated cost was $29,000.00 annually for the sludge removal. The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. � s t Following brief discussion, Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to adopt the �' ordinance amending and extendi.ng the contract for solid waste disposal. � Council Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed as � follows: � � f Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None € Absent: Glynn � � � � ORDINANCE N0. 88-51 � � ' AN ORDINANC� OF TF� CITY COUNCIL OF Tf-� � � CITY OF GRAPE'�IINE, TEXAS, APPROVING AND � ADOPTING � SECOND ADDENDLA�I 'Ii� THE WASTE � COLLECI'ION SERVICFS CAN'IRACT SE'IWEF��T THE � CITY AND LAIDLAW WASTE SYSZ�LS, INC.; � D�]CLARING THAT THE CONTRACT IS ADOP'I�D ` PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S POLICE POWERS; � PROVIDING THAT THE CONTRACT IS DESIG�IID TO � PRC�'I� THE HF.ALTH, SAFE'I'Y AND GETTERAL � WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF GRAPEVINE; � PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C�USE; DDCLARING � AN II�RGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECI'IVE � DATE � �` � ITII�I 17. AU'1'fiORIZE COMPREf�TSIVE L�TER AND 4�STEWATER RATE STUDY �' h' Director of Finance Ralph Seeley briefly reviewed the reasons a Comprehensive � Water and Wastewater Rate Study be performed: credibility to bond rating � agencies; determi.ne a true cost for services and design rates that charge accordingly; determine true cost of purchasing treated water fran Trinity �' River Authority (TRA) versus the cost of treating water at the City's plant; �: and determine the type of rate structure that is best for the City. After � conducting the detailed rate study, the consulting finn would prepare a � Multi-Year Financial Plan and Rate Determination Program on a micro-ccxnputer � for the City. � �: The Rate Review Comnittee, composed of City Manager Dennis E. Dawson, Finance � Director Ralph Seeley and Council Member Lynn Niedermeier, recammended � � � � (6) � � I 08�02�88 Ac�trninistrative & Fiscal Consulting Services, Inc. (A&FCS) to conduct the C�nprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study to include a Utility Multi-Year Financial Plan for a fee not to exceed $19,720.00. Mr. Lewis McClain, President of A&FCS, addressed the Council relative to the full services offered by his consulting firm. Follo�aing deliberation, Mayor Pro Tem Ware made a motion to accept Staff's rec�ndation and approve the proposal fran A&FCS to perform a Ccxnprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study including a Utility Multi-Year Financial Plan �' for a fee not to exceed $19,720.00. The motion was seconded by Council Member Traverse which prevailed by the following vote: i Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None ' Absent: Glynn i ITII�I 18 AND 18A. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Spencer made a motion the �nergency agenda be considered to address an urgent public necessity due to a reasonably unforseeable situation and an ���nent threat to the public health and safety which requires i�mediate action by the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Ware offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follows: , Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None ; Absent: Glynn � Mayor Tate announced the City Council would recess to Conference Roan #204 to � �' discuss real estate (relative to Dallas Road rights-of-way ' acquisition--Parcels No. 5, 16, 22, 30 and 33; and land acquisition relative to econcunic development) under amenc7�uents to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., Subsection 2(f) . i 1 Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, all members of the City Council were present with the exception of Council Member Glynn. City Manager Dawson requested authorization for City Staff to negotiate rights-of-way acquisition on Dallas Road at prices not to exceed the appraised values for Parcels No. 5, 16, 22, 30 and 33. Mayor Pro Tem Ware made a motion to authorize City Staff to negotiate the rights-of-way acquisition on Dallas Road at prices not to exceed the appraised values for Parcels No. 5, 16, 22, 30 and 33. Council Member Wilbanks offered a second to the m�tion which prevailed as follows: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn City Manager Dawson reported there was no action necessary as a result of the , discussion on land acquisition for econanic develognent. MISC�LAr1E0US REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION ITEM 18B. City Manager Dennis E. Dawson briefly review�d the proposed budget that was distributed to Council, requested consideration to establish a User Fee Ccanmittee for FY89 and noted the assessed { value at the airport increased. $240 million more than last year. I'I'II�I 18C. Council Nlember Spencer requested the Firefighter Pay Plan be brought before the Council for consideration and the Thoroughfare Plan be reviewed relative to Wall Street. ADJOURNNIEN'I' There being no further business to be discussed by the City Council, Council Nl�ember Traverse offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: (7) ; � � � , 08/02/88 � � � � Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None Absent: Glynn � � � PASSID AND APPRWID BY TI-� CITY OOUNCIL OF 'Pf� CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on � this the 16th day of Auqust . 1988• ; � � f, APPRO�IED: � Md OY' •°�' � Y � ATrF.ST: � � � � i y Secretary s: � C � � � � � � � # � � � � � � � � F_ ;> t �: � � � � � �' Q � eg 4 � k, � �' � i �' r � 18� r, � € F 7 !, EXHIBIT '"A" TO C(�UNCIL MINUTES OF 0$f02j$$ �� � i PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARING �` STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS � The following autlzned iterns are recommended as the City of i Grapevine's procedures for holding public hearings on street , improvement assessments. ! 1. The public hearing is not a judicial hearing and as such, there are no rules of evidence in force. Thus, no cross examinatian of any speakers will be allowed. 2. All questians and s�atements shall be directed ta the City Gouncil. It is solely �he decision of the Council to ' determine whether, by whom, and in what manner questions posed during testimony will be answered. � 3. The public hearing shall begin with the swearing in of all City witnesses and persans wha have submitted a card indica- ' ting their intent to speak during the public hearing. Such persons shall stand to be sworn in as the Mayar calls off each �� name. Persons entering the Council chambers after the initial � � swearing-in, and those who were not greviously sworn in, will � then be sworn in individually if they choose to present ! testimany. � i : 4. The city staff will present testimony regarding the procedural ; steps followed and campliance with sta�e law. ; S. The city staff will present testimony zegarding the nature af the impravements ta the individual roadway. 6. The city's independent �ee appraiser will present testimony on the issue of special benefits in enhaneed value to abutting properties along the roadway resulting from � the project improvements � � 7. Abutting property awners,or their agents, and other � interested citizens may present testimany for the .. record regarding the praposed assessments. 8. The city staff will present rebuttal testimony on issues arising from the general public's testimony. 9. By motion and vote, the City Counci2 will close the public hearing. The Council will provide direction to staff regarding final assessments to be levied against property owners. l, � � ;