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Home My WebLink About1978-08-01 Regular Meeting CITY OF GR,APEVINE ' AGENDA I REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ' TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1978 AT 7:30 P.M. � CAUNCIL CHEIMBERS-413 MAIN ST. ; I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION - Rev. David whitington ' Minters Chapel United Methodist ' i I`II. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (June 22, July 10) � IV. CITIZENS REQUEST AND�OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS ; i V. OLD BUSINESS i � A. City Council to consider an ordinance relative to ; the abandonment of an al�ey across city owned ! property on Hudgins Street. � i B. City Council to consider an ordinance relative to ';, the abandonment of an unused portion of Ter�ell St. ; C. City Council to consider an ordinance for the con- � veyance of property owned by the City in Block 15, � Original Town of Grapevine. � D. City Council to consider an ordinance relative to � the extension of Metroplex Cab Company franchise, � second reading. � � E. City Council to consider an ordinance amendment � relative to the reduction of the taxi franchise fee. F. City Council to consider and award the bid for the sale of city owned property in Druid Hills. G. A represen�ative of Boise Cascade Systems to discuss a continuity of maintenance program as it relates to �' the proposed Wildwood Terrace Apartments . � i H. City Council to consider the preliminary plat of Wild- Wond Terrace Apartments. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider a resolution requesting the Texas Hwy. Dept. to consider highway improvements in the Grapevine area. B. City Council to consider the preliminary plans for the convention center. C. City Council to consider authorizing the preparation of detailed construction plans for the continuation of Main Street to Airfield Drive. D. City Council to consider the tax roll for 1978. E. City Council to consider a condemnation resolution pertaining to the Hurst property. VII . ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATLTRE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGUL.AR CITY CAUNCIL AGBNDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 28TH DAY OF .7ULY, 1978 AT 3:00 P.M. � � � CITY S CR R 'l , � s ; CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS i � EMERGENCY AGEL�IDA TUESDAY, AUGUST l, 1978 AT 7:30 P. M. � � COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 413 MAIN STREET � VI. NEW BUSINESS 4 4 F. City Council to consider a land fill ordinance. ` G. City Council to consider an ordinance relative � to payment Number Six to Cardinal Builders for � construction of the Police/Library Building. t Y E VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION i � � A. City Council to recess to the Conference Room � to discuss pending litigation pursuant to � Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Section 2, Sub- i section (f) , Texas Civil Statutes . � � B. City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers � and take any necessary action relative to pending � 1 it igat ion. � , � � � � � The emergency agenda was prepared as immediate action is necessary to insure the health, safety, and general welfare � of the citizens of Grapevine, Texas . s � � � . � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, �I.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION � THE CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON � THIS THE 1ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1978 AT 9:15 A.M. � � � � � �' City cr ary � � � , � � a � , � Y �' � _ � t' $ S p � �p i. � 3 �" � �' � $ �: � � � � t � 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 lst day of August, 1978 at 7: 30 P.M. with i the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor David A. Florence Mayor Pro-tem Charles Gideon Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman Doil Dalton Councilman William Shafer Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum with the following city staff inembers present to-wit: James L. Hancock City Manager Bob Hart Administrative Assistant Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order INVOCATI ON The invocation was delivered by Councilman Doil Dalton. MINUTES The first order of business was consideration of the Minutes of June 22 and July 10, 1978. The City Secretary advised that on page three of the minutes of July 10, Councilman Dunn was shown to have made and seconded a motion. She noted that the motion was in fact made by Councilman Dalton and seconded by Councilman Dunn. Councilman Dalton then made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Gideon, Shafer, & Dunn Nays: None —" ALLEY ABANDONMENT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance relative to the abandonment of an alley across city owned property on Hudgins Street. The City Manager explained that the unnamed alley and an unused portion of Terrell Street needed to be abandoned so that City owned property (the northeast corner of Main Street and Hudgins Street) could be sold. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Florence made a motion to adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Gideon, Oliver, Dalton, Shafer, & Dunn Nays : None ORDINANCE N0. 78-42 ' AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING A ' PORTION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY IN THE CITY OF ' GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED: PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. } ; TERRELL STREET ABANDONMENT i The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance relative to the abandonment of an unused portion of � � Terrell Street. The City Manager advised that the portion of Terrell Street in question was located directly to the east of ; Lot 21, B1ock 15, Original Town of Grapevine. There was little ; discussion. The Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. ' Councilman Gideon made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. ' The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, & Gideon Nays : None ORDINANCE N0. 78-43 � 4 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING A.-' A PORTION OF 'I'ERRELL STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAPE- � VINE, TEXAS, AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. PROPERTY CONVEYANCE The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance for the conveyance of property owned by the City x in Block 15, Original Town of Grapevine. p f Mr. Harry N. Ward, representing Kimbell, Inc. advised that it had been determined that the Buddies Grocery Store had encroached on city owned property. He stated that in order to correct the problem, Kimbell, Inc. needed to purchase a strip of land 3.6 feet � wide by 175 feet long, containing 630 square feet. He advised ` that he had been instructed to offer the city $2.00 per square ' foot (fair market value) , or a total of $1260. F � > The City Manager stated that it was the recommendation of the � City Staff that the offer be accepted. � The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed relating � ordinance. Councilman Gideon made a motion that the recommen- � dation of the City Staff be accepted and the ordinance be � adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and � prevailed by the following vote: ` z Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Gideon, Shafer, & Dunn � Nays: None � � , � a ; � � C9 3 t i J � ORDINANCE 78-44 AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT A SMALL IRREGULAR STRIP OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CI TY IN FEE T�TLE IS NOT NEEDED FOR CITY PURPOSES; PRO- VIDING FOR THE FINDING THAT DUE TO ITS IR- REGULAR SHAPE THAT IT WOULD SERVE NO USEFUL PURPOSE TO ADVERTISE THE PROPERTY FOR SALE; PROVIDING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING A SEVER- ABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. TAXI FRANCHISE - METROPLEX CAB COMPANY The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance relative to the extension of Metroplex Cab Company franchise, second reading. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. There was no discussion. Councilman Oliver made a motion to adopt the ordinances on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, & Gideon Nays: None ORDINANCE N0. 78-34 AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING THE GRANTING OF A TAXI CAB FRANCHISE TO HUGH. M. WAI'I'E, D/B/A METROPLEX CAB CO. ; AND PROVIDING RATE TO BE CHARGED. TAXI FRANCHISE FEE REDUCTION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance amendment relative to the reduction of the taxi franchise fee. The City Manager explained that at the time Mr. Hugh Waite requested his taxi franchise be renewed, he also asked that the taxi franchise tee be reduced from four percent to two percent. He further advised that the City Staff had reviewed the matter and recommended the reduction. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Dalton made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and adopt the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, & Gideon Nays: None ORDINANCE N0. 78-40 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE FOUR, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4-4-28 OF THE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF TAXI CABS BY REDUCING THE STREET RENTAL FEE FROM 4% TO 2%; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BID - DRUID HILLS PROPERTY The next arder of business was far the City Council �o consider and award �he bid for the sale of ci�y owned property in Druid Hil1s. Ci�y Manager Jim Hancock explained that on May 16, 1978 the ' Council had el�cted ta reject bids received for �he sale of the 60' X 144' lot in Druid Hills. He advised that the City Staff recently readvertised for bids and stated a minimvm bid figure of $600, with the bidder paying a21 conveyance costs. He further acknowledged �hat the City Staff recommended the bid ; be awarded to �he only bidder, Burger & Eakins, in the amaunt ? of $1,505 . Councilman Dal�on made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City S�aff and award �he bid to Burger & Eakins in �he amount of $1 ,505.00. The mo�ion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and � ; prevailed by the following vo�e: _ � Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Da2ton, Dunn, Shafer, & Gideon s Nays: None RESOLUTION - HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS The next order of busin.ess was for the City Council �o consider ; a resalution requesting the Texas Highway Department to consider = highway improvemen�s in. the Grapevine area. ' Mr. Millard Dilg, Chairman of the Industrial Committee advised the Counci2 it was the recor�menda�ion af the Industrial Cammittee that the Cauncil approve a resolution reques�ing the Highway �,. Department to consider improvemen�Gs in the fo�.Iowing areas: {1} Completion of Highway 12I from Bedford ta Grapevine; {2) Completion of Highway 214 �o four lanes fram �he ` entrance of Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport west to Kimball Raad; {3} Widening of Loop 382 from �he wes� edge of Grapevine to Highway 114 at the service entrance to the airport; (4) Widening and improving of Highway 121 from Grapevine to Lewisville. There was little discu.ssion. Cou.ncilman Oliver nzade a motion to accept �he recommendation of the Industrial Cammittee and approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Gideon, & Shafer Nays: None . RESOLUTZON 78-23 � a A RESOLITTION URGING THE DEPARZfir1ENT OF HIG�iWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OF TEXAS TO EXPEDITE IMPROVED HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTI4N OF MAJOR TRAFFIC ARTERIES IN THE GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AREA. ; � � � S � � a CONVENTION CENTER - PRELIMINARY PLANS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the preliminary plans for the convention center. Mr. Richard Eakins, Chairman of the Tourist & Convention Bureau, provided each Councilman with a print of the preliminary plans and , explained the proposed layout. He noted that it was the recommendation of the Tourist & Convention Bureau that the plans be approved. There was little discussion. Councilman Gideon made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Tourist & Convention Bureau and approved the preliminary plans of the Convention Center. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence an d prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, & Gideon Nays: None PAYMENT ��6 - POLICE/LIBRARY FACILITY The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance relative to payment Number Six to Cardinal Builders for construction of the Police/Library Building. The City Manager explained that a payment in the amount of $17,557 .44 was due Cardinal Builders for construction of the Police/Library Facility. There was little discussion. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance authorizing payment. Councilman Dalton made a motion to approve the ordinance authorizing payment ��'6 to Cardinal Builders in the amount of $17,557.44. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, 0liver, Dalton, Shafer, & Dunn Nays: None ORDINANCE N0. 78-39 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PAY- MENT FOR WORK PERFORMED PURSUANT TO A CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. MAIN STREET EXTENSION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider authorizing the preparation of detailed construction plans for the continuation of Main Street to Airfield Drive. The City Manager explained that the agreement between the City Council and the Airport Board for the extension of Main Street had already been approved. He added that it was the recommendation of the City Staff that detailed plans be authorized so that con- struction could begin at the earliest possible date. Councilman Gideon made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and authorize detailed construction plans to be prepared for the extension of Main Street to Airfield Drive. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, & Gideon Nays: None TAX ROLL The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the tax ro11 for 1978. Mr. James Buckner, Chairman of the Board of Equalization explained that the Board met on July 26, 1978 in an all day session to hear the tax grievances of Grapevine citizens. He advised that each Councilman had been provided a copy of the minutes of that meeting. He further stated that the Board recessed until ' Ju1y 31st, at which time they approved the 1978 tax roll in the amount of $104,527,976.00. He then advised that it was the recommendation of the Board of Equalization that the tax roll be approved. Councilman Dalton made a motion to approve the tax roll for 1978 in the amount of $104,527,976.00. The motion was seconded j by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Shafer, Dunn, & Gideon ; Nays: None LAND FILL ORDINANCE ; The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � a land fill ordinance. ' The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. The City Attorney explained its contents and answered several � questions from the Council. ; after a short discussion, Councilman Dalton made a motion to approve the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman ; Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Shafer, & Dunn Nays: None _ { ORDINANCE N0. 78-41 ; � AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DEPOSITING OF LUMBER, t BOXES, BARRELLS, BRICKS, STONE, DEAD TREES, TRASH, GARBAGE, DEBRIS, VEHICLES, VEHICULAR PARTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL EXCEPT SOIL, SAND, AND GRAVEL IN EXCAVA'I`ED AREAS OR IN ANY AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF K FILLING SAME AND DECLARING SAME TO BE NUISANCE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CITY TO ABATE SAME AND FILE LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING ` FOR THE CITY TO OBTAIN INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DE- �� ` CLARING AN EMERGENCY. ' � WILDWOOD APARTMENTS - PRELIMINARY PLAT f: The next order of business was for a representative of Boise ; Cascade Systems to discuss a continuity of maintenance program € as it related to the proposed Wildwood Terrace Apartments. City � Council to also consider the preliminary Plat of Wildwood Terr. Apts . � � � ; � 3 4 �{ jd $ Mr. Sonny Page, developer of the project advised that his representative was unable to attend the meeting and asked if the Council could consider the preliminary plat with the ' understanding that deed restrictions be presented with the final plat. After reviewing the plat, Councilman Gideon made a motion to approve the preliminary plat of Wildwood Terrace Apartments contingent upon the presentation of deed restrictions with the final p1at. The motion was seconded by Councilman Shafer and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Gideon, Shafer, & Dalton Nays: Councilman Dunn EXECUTIVE SESSION - LITIGATION The next order of business was for the City Council to recess to the Conference Room to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Article 6252-17 , Section 2, Subsection (f) , Texas Civi1 Statutes. Following the Executive Session, the Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present. Mayor Tate called the meeting back to order and asked if there was further business to come before the Council. There was none. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Gideon made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence, and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Florence, Oliver, Dalton, Dunn, Gideon, & Shafer Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED on this the "'�-� da of 91 '. �_ y 1 . � Mayor ATTEST: � City Secr a