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Home My WebLink About1978-06-06 Regular Meeting � � � C � � �' � s � £ CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS > AGENDA �' REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, JUNE 6 , 1978 AT 7:30 P. M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � r t � � I. CALL TO ORDER ' €, € � II. INVOCATION: Dr. George Clerihew � 4: t � III. CITIZENS REQUEST AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS � ; � IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (April 18, May 2, 16, & 24, 1978) � � V. PUBLIC HEARING � � The City Council to hold a public hearing relative � to the proposed Capitol Improvements Program. ; � � VI. OLD BUSINESS � , � A. City Council to consider and award the bids for � the purchase of golf course equipment and consider � � any necessary resolutions relating thereto. �: � B. City Council to consider an ordinance relative � to industrial cost recovery charges on sewer �' � treatment. _ � � C. City Council to consider an ordinance amendment � relative to a user charge system on sewer treatment. � � D. City Council to consider appointments to the � Library Board and the Park and Recreation Board. ` �` � � VII. NEW BUSINESS � A. City Council to consider an application submitted � by W. T. Criswell for the abandonment of a portion �` � of Dodd Lane and an ordinance pertaining thereto. � � � � B. City Council to consider the appointment of a � City Health Officer for 1978-79. �: � C. City Council to consider authorizing the fire � department to display a city owned vehicle in � the State Fireman ' s Museum. �; � D. City Council to consider and award the b id for x construction of a fence on the golf course site. # ; f E. City Council to consider and award the bid for � const�uctiQn o� the temgorary pro shop and cart x stora e ,buildin on the � g g golf course site. � F. City Council to consider an application to � abandon an alley located north across city � owned property, from Hudgins Street to Buddies � Super Market property. City Council to also � consider an ordinance relating thereto. a i � �: s � � r: i K # i � ) G. City Council to consider the abandonment of a portion of Terrell Street, North 125 ' from � Hudgins Street to Buddies Super Market property. City Council to also consider an ordinance pertain- � � ing thereto. � H. City Council to consider a resolution ratifying ' ; waiver of penalty and interest on delinquent ac9 F. valorem taxes. � � VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. City Council to recess to the Conference Room ; to discuss real estate pursuant to Article 6252-17, " Section 2, Subsection (e) , Texas Civil Statutes. ; � B. City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers ; to consider any necessary action relative to ; real estate. 8� , � IX. 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 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 1978 �, AT 1: 30 P.M. � � z � . � E CITY SEC ARY � � � tj Eq f¢ Ey #' #. � � €qp` 1 � y 3 � ) � � �' k � �: t t ; s; i � $; E, >, P¢ 6. A �, #. � k k { €g C � � 9 $ , � � i i k E £ � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � � EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEMS TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1978 AT 7:30 P. M. ; COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET t VII. NEW BUSINESS ;: � I. City Council to set the date for a public hearing � to consider an application to relocate a building. ; J. City Council to consider the extension of Main ; Street - Contract with DFW Airport. � The emergency items were placed on the City Council agenda because immediate action is necessary to insure the health, '' safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Grapevine, � Texas. � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED '� BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � THE EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 1978 AT 10:30 A.M. �` 4 � . � � � C ITY S TARY � � ;: § � � � i � � � k: � #: g: � , � a # 4 Y � � a; �. 7 f � r C i , y S; �. � �: a E' 3 % F: 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 6th day of June, 1978 at 7: 30 P.M, with the ,� following members present to-wit: William D, Ta�e Mayor David A. Florence Mayor Pro tem Charles Gideon Councilman C.L. Oliver Councilman William Shafer Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum with Councilman Doil Dalton absent, with the following city staff inembers present: James L. Hancock City Manager Bob Hart Administrative Asst. John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Shirley Armstrong City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. INVOCATI ON The invocation was delivered by Dr. George Clerihew. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS Mr. Dennis Grounds, representative of the Grapevine Lake Estates area presented a petition requesting that preventa�ive steps be taken relative to traffic violations, litter, and noise on Lakeview Drive caused mainly by visitors to the Corp of Engineers Park. Mayor Tate thanked Mr. Grounds for his interest and concern and advised that the city staff would investigate the matter. In regard to further miscellaneous reports, the City Manager advised the Council that he had received a letter from the Texas Highway Dept. which outlined their plans for traffic control at the intersection of Hwy. 121 and Mustang Drive. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES The next order of business was consideration of the minutes of April 18, May 2, 16, & 24, 1978. C.L. Oliver made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as published. The motion was seconded by Charles Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer & Dunn Nays: None Absent: Dalton ; ! � � e {':. F PUBLIC HEARING -CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM � � � � The next order of business was for the City Council to hold a � public hearing relative to the proposed Eapitol Improvements � Program. s Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. �' k Administrative Assistant Bob Har� explained that this was the first of four public hearings planned in regard to the Capitol Improvements projects . He noted that the department heads had submitted their requests, and that city engineers were in ; the process of reviewing the master plan. Mr. Hart then { described some of the proposed pro�ects submitted by the various city departments . � � Mayor Tate then advised that comments would be received from ; guests . � : Mr. Tom Walker, 443 Ho11y Street, submitted a petition signed �, by residents of Dellwood Acres . Mr. Walker advised the Council � of a severe drainage problem in that area and requested that � consideration be given to that problem. � � Mr. Bill Boswell, 3628 Grandview Drive, stated that he felt our park and recreation facilities were being used primarily by :: residents outside of Grapevine, that there was no need to use ` professional city engineers, that more patrolmen were needed in the police department, and that competition was too great to warrant an additional 18 holes on the golf course. He asked that the Council consider what the city already has when preparing the capitol improvements package. £ Mr. Tommy Zimmerer; 1237 Airline Drive requested that the Council consider extensive repair to streets in the Bellaire ; Addition. He also asked that consideration be given to a park } � site in the Bellaire subdivision. �; The City Secretary then read into the recoad a letter and � petition submitted by the Park Board which requested that ; consideration be given to a park site to accommodate residents �� of Bellaire and Sky Harbor subdivisions. � � � Mr. Ed Vacula, 3421 Lakeview, stated that he hoped some thought � would be given to providing curbs and gutters in the Grapevine � Lake Estates area. � k ( There being no further comments relative to the proposed capitol x' improvements program, Councilman Florence made a motion to close = the public hearing. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Shafer and � prvailed by the fol�owing vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer, & Dunn Nays : None Absent: Dalton , k: The next order of business was for the City Council to consider and � award the bids �or the purchase of golf course equipment. �. � € 4' � � }- i e � The City Manager explained that bids on various golf course equipment had been opened on June 1, 1978 and advised the council of the bids received as follows: 2 GREENSMOWERS 1. Jacobsen (Colonial) $4170.00 Ea. $8340.00 for two > 2. Toro (Goldthwaites) $4195.00 Ea. $8390.00 for two 1 FAIRWAY 7 GANGMOWER 1 . Jacob�en (Colonial) $11, 700.00 2. Toro (Goldthwaites) $13,500.00 1 TURF TRACTOR 1 . Jacobsen (Colonial) $7,990,00 2. Hatcher Tractor $6,175. 34 1 81" REEL MOWER 1. Jacobsen (Colonial) $2,540.00 �� 2. Toro (Goldthwaites) $3,195.00 Mr. Hancock noted that the city staff recommended the low bid be awarded on all of the above items. Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation of the city staff and award the bid for purchase of the heretofore mentioned items to the low bidder in eacH instance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following �: vote: ` Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florenc�, Oliver, Shafer & Dunn Nays: None Absent: Dalton Mr. Hancock then advised that the following bids had been received in regard to the purchase of 3 golf course scooters: 3 GOLF COURSE SCOOTERS 7-'f�1� One/wi th REGULAR P,T.O.* 1. Cushman (Watson' s) $2840.00 Ea. $5680.00 for 1�ao $3652.00 2. Jacobsen (Colonial) $3180.00 Ea. $6360.00 for 'Itao 3670.00 3. Toro (Goldwaites) $2785.00 Ea. $5570.00 for two No P.T.O. available TOTAL BID Cushman (Watson' s) $9332,00 Jacobsen(Colonial) $10,030.00 %� Note: (P.T.O. means power take off) � � x �. �, � � i ; � The City Manager explained that 3 scooters would be purchased, � one with power take off and two without power take off. He y further advised that the city staff recommended that the bid � for the 2 regular scooters be awarded to Watsons rather than �' the low bidder Goldthwaites. The reasoning was that if � ; necessary in the future, power take off equipment could be � added to the cushman scooters, an action that could not be accomplished if the Toro scooters were purchased. He added � ` that the city staff recommended the bid for one scooter with power take off be awarded to the low bidder, Watson' s . The City Secretary explained that if a bid other than the low bid was awarded, a resolution would need to be considered. She then outlined the conten�s of a proposed resolution which 4 awarded the bid to Watsons for the purchase of 2 regular �' scooters at $5680.00 and one scooter with power take off at z $3652.00, for a total bid of $9332.00. � � � � Councilman Florence made a motion to adopt the resolution. g' The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: ; � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer and Dunn Nays: None Absent: Dalton RESOLUTION ��78-18 � A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT WATSON' S DISTRIBUTING C0. SUBMITTED THE BEST REASONABLE BID FOR THE PURCHASE � OF 3 SCOOTERS. ORDINANCE - SEWER INDUSTRIAL CHARGES � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider �` an ordinance relative to industrial cost recovery charges on � sewer treatment. � �' The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. � The City Manager briefly explained the contents. � �: Councilman Gideon made a motion to adopt the ordinance. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by � the following vote: �� ; x Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer and Dunn = � Nays: None = Absent: Dalton � � � ORDINANCE 78-30 ' AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 73-5 OF THE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING AN INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY CHARGE SECTION: MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULA- TIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PROVISIONS OF THE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE IN CONFLICT HERE- WITEi: PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE: PROVIDING A SEVER- ' ABILI TY CLAI�SE: AND PROVI DING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. � r � ; k, 5 i- �- 1 r ORDINANCE: SEWER USER CHARGE SYSTEM The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance amendment relative to a user charge system on sewer treatment. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. � ' Councilman Oliver made a motion to adopt the ordinance. The � motion was seconded by Charles Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer and Dunn Nays None Absent: Dalton ORDINANCE ��78-31 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ORDINANCE 76-31 OF THE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING FOR RECOVERY OF OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UTILIZATION OF THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY SYSTEM. APPOIN'TMENT - LIBRARY BOARD The City Secretary advised that Mr. Ed Pewitt's term on the Library Board had expired and a replaeement needed to be appointed. She stated that the Library Board had submitted the name of Bi11 Yancey, Sr. Councilman Gideon nominated Bill Yancey, Sr. Councilman Oliver made a motion that Mr. Yancey be appointed by acclamation. ; � The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by t'he following vote: Ayes: Ta�e, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer Nays: None Absent: Dalton APPOINTMENT - PARK AND RECREATION BOARD The City Secretary explained that the name of Tom Walker had been submitted to fill the unexp�red term of Larry Job�e who had resigned from the Park Board. Councilman Gideon nominated Tom Walker. Councilman Dunn made s ; a motion that momination' s cease and that Mr. Walker be appointed by acclamation. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: �= Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer Nays: None ` Absent: Dalton ABANDONMENT - PORTION OF DODD LANE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance in relation to an application s�bmitted by W.'F. Criswell for the abandonment of a portion of Dodd Lane. �' R t i: � � f Mr. Criswell was in attendance and explained the location of �' that portion of Dodd Lane to be abandoned. He explained that � all utility easements would remain in effect. � �, � k There was little discussion. The City Secref��ry read the �' caption of the ordinance calling for the abandonment of a ` portion of Dodd Lane. `' � , � Councilman Florence made a motion to adopt the proposed ordinance. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, 0liver, Shafer, Dunn and Florence � Nays: None Absent: Dalton ORDINANCE 78-29 ` ; � AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACAT- ;; ING THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A PORTION OF � DODD LAND IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AS �� HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED: RETAINING A UTILITY �' 's ` EASEMENT FOR ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITIES; � AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. APPOIN'TMENT - HEALTH OFFICER 1978-79 � F P 1 The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � the appointment of a City Health Officer for 1978-79. '` The City Secretary advised that Dr. Sam Gladney had served in that capacity for a number of ye�rs and had agreed to serve aagain if it was the desire of the Counci�.. � Councilman Gideon made a motion to re-appoint Dr. Sam Gladney � as City Health Officer for 1978-79 . The motion was seconded � 8 by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: �' f Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer and Dunn �: Nays: None € Absent: Dalton � ( � MUSEUM - DISPLAY 1928 FIRE TRUCK � € The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � a request to display the 1928 fire truck in the State Firemans � Museum in Grand Prairie. � �' Councilman Dunn made a motion to grant the request to display . f the city owned 1928 fire truck in the State Fireman's Museum. �' The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed ` by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Shafer and Dunn Nays: None Absent: Dalton BID - GOLF COURSE FENCE � F The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � and award the bid for construction of a fence on the golf course � ' site. � ;` � E X f: � � z � The City Manager advised that the following bids were received: ' � 9 Gage 11 Gage Days Completion COX FENCE COMPANY 11324 Russell Mesquite, Texas 75180 11,735.00 10,780.00 60 ` BOB DAVIS FENCE COMPANY �' 3805 West Vickery Fort Worth, Texas 13,044.00 11,236.00 90 He acknowledged that the city staff recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Cox Fence Co. for the 9 gage fence in the amount of $11,735.00. Councilman Florence made a motion to accept the �ecommendation of the city staff and a�ard the bid to Cox Fence Co, for the 9 gage fence in the amount of $11,7�5.00. The motion was seconded by Charles Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer Nays: None Absent: Dalton BIDS - TEMPORARY PRO SHOP The next order of business was for the City Council to consider and award the bid for construction of the temporary pro shop and cart storage building on the golf course site. ;, The City Manager advised that the following bids were received: Baker Bros. Insulation Gross Bid Carpet Allowance Total net B� 421 E. Pioneer Irving, Tx. 75061 $39,677.00 $543.00 $39,134.00 � � � ($9.00 yd) '� Y Sam Binion & Assoc. Arlington, Tx. $39,950.00 $905.00 $39,045.00 F ($15.00 yd) Completion Days Baker Bros. 92 consecutive work days Sam Binion & Assoc. 130 consecutive work days After a lengthy discussion Councilman Gideon made a motion to } award the bid to Sam Binion and Associates in the amount of < � $39,045.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and �: f prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer Nays: None Absent: Dalton Councilman Dunn then made a motion to delete the carpet from the temporary pro shop. There was no second to the motion, motion therefore died. ALLEY ABANDONMENT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an application to adandon an a11ey located north across city ( � � f ,5 C � owned property, from Hudgins Street to Buddies Super Market � property. City Council to also consider an ordinance relating � thereto. � s � � The City Manager advised that the City Staff�d�as not prepared � to proceed with this item. Councilman Florence made a motion � to table the item in relation to an alley abandonment. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by � the following vote: � � � � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Sha�er ; Nays: None � Absent: Dalton � � �: � ABANDONMENT - PORTION TERRELL STREET � � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � the abandonment of a portion of Terrell Street, North 125 ' from � Hudgins Street to Buddies Super Market property. City Council � to also consider an ordinance pertaining thereto. � � ;� The City Staff recommended that this item be tabled. �: � Councilman Gideon made a motion to table the item relative to � the abandonment of a portion of Terrell Street. The motion � was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the follow- � � ing votes: � � � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn a�zd Shafer � f Nays: None � Absent: Dalto�.� EXECUTIVE SESSION - REAL ESTATE � ` � ; " The Council then recessed to the conference room to discuss � ; real estate pursuant to Article 6252-17 Section 2, Subsection � (E) , Texas Civil Statutes . � 5 � The Council reconvened in the Council Chambers and took the � following action. � � Councilman Dunn made a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing � the Mayor to execute a contract relative to the extension of � Main Street to Airfield Drive. The motion was 2nd by Council- � , man Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer £ Nays: None t Absent: Dalton � RESOLUTION ��78-19 � � A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT BE7�n1EEN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE AND THE DFW AIRPORT BOARD B,ELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROAD ON AIRPORT ; PROPERTY. ? a � � ¢ s � g } k'. L � ; RESOLUTIQN - TAX PENALTY WAIVER The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution ratifying waiver of pena].ty and interes�G on delinquent ad valorem �axes. Councilman 4liver made a motion to adopt the resolution. f The motion was seconded by Councilman Gidean and prevailed � by the following vote. Ayes: Tate, Gideon, F�orence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer ; Nays: None Absent: Dalton RESOLUTI4N ��78-20 A RESOLUTZ4N RELEASZNG THE PENALTY AND TNTEREST ON DELINK�UENT AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE FERIOD C1F JUNE 1, I978 THRU JULY 31, I978, DIRECTING 2HE TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR �0 NOTIFY ALL DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS AND TO ACCEPT PA�t1KENT aF TAXES AND PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL EXPIRE AT THE , END 4F THE BUSZNESS DAY ON JULY 31, 197$. PUBLIC HEARING DATE - RELOCATE BUILDING AFPLICATZON The nex� order of business was for the City Counci2 to se� �he date for a public hearing £or �he purpase of considering an application submitted by Sam Gilmore to reloca�e a meta2 - building. Upon the recommenda�ion of fihe City Staff, Councilrnan Florence made a motion to set the date for �he public hearing on June 20, 1978. The motaton was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: F Ayes: Tate, Gidean, Florence, Oliver, Dunn and Shafer Nays: None Absent: �altan There being no �urther busi.ness to come be�are the Council, Councilman Gideon made a mo�ion to adjaurn. The motion was seconded by Cauncilman Florence and all present voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED ON �his the o2C.� �day of Lt , 197$. ��_.� � �; ; Mayar <�� ATTE�T: ; City Secr r