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Home My WebLink About1976-11-02 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1976 AT 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN ST. t i s I . CALL TO ORDER I II. INVOCATION - Councilman Charles Gideon f III. CITIZENS REQUEST &/OR MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS 4 IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (October 26, 1976) f V. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to consider the proposal of Pittman & Harris regarding the 1975-76 g City Audit. } B. City Council to appoint three members to the Tourist and Convention Bureau to fill expired terms . VI. NEW BUSINESS k A. City Council to consider and award the bid for five police patrol units . y B. City Council to consider authorizing the City Staff to have plans prepared for the installation of sewer lines to serve Manor Oaks and vicinity. C. City Council to consider calling a Public Hearing for analization of rates, service, and other related matters for Tri-County Electric Co-Op. VII. ADJOURNMENT z IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, CHAPTER 227, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 29th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976 AT 3:00 P.M. a B ' CIT SE TARY 4 3 i a 3 r STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas convened in regular session at 4: 10 P.M. this the 2nd day of November, 1976 with the following members present to-wit: Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-tem Charles Gideon ) David Florence ) Councilmen - Charles Dunn ) Larry Oliver ) Willis Pirkle ) constituting a quorum, with Mayor Bill Tate absent, with Floy T. Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Ass1t. City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Pro-tem Dalton called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Councilman Gideon. The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the meeting of October 26, 1976. Councilman Dunn made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as published. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Dalton, Gideon, Florence , Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays : None Absent: Mayor Tate The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the proposal of Pittman & Harris regarding the 1975-76 city audit. The City Manager reported that Council- man Dunn and the Mayor had met with the auditors and dis- cussed the items in the proposal as well as the fees. Councilman Dunn stated that it was his recommendation that the proposal be accepted. Councilman Florence asked if there were any unusual "out of pocket" expenses expected. Councilman Dunn answered that an excessive amount of ex- penses was not anticipated. He pointed out that the pro- posal specifically stated that the total fee would not ex- ceed $7,000. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to accept the proposal from Pittman and Harris as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Dalton, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None Absent: Mayor Tate The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint three members to the Tourist and Convention Bureau to fill expired terms. The City Manager acknowledged that two ex-officio members also needed to be appointed for two year terms . It was noted that Norris Graham and David Fulton had both expresssed a willingness to serve again. The City Manager stated that the names of Conrad Heede and Robert Hinson had also been submitted for consideration. s 1 The City Secretary commented that she had talked with Mr. Hinson and that he asked that his name be withdrawn from consideration. There was little discussion. Councilman Oliver made a motion to reappoint Floy Ezell and Dorothy Day as ex-off icio members, and to appoint Norris Graham, David Fulton, and Conrad Heede to fill the expired terms on the Tourist and Convention Bureau. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes : Dalton, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle and Dunn Nays: None Absent: Mayor Tate The next order of business was for the City Council to consider and award the bid for five police patrol units. See Exhibit "Al' attached hereto and made a part hereof. The City Manager briefly explained the bid tabulation. Police Chief, Bill McLain explained that Kircher Pontiac had delivered a Pontiac Lemans to the department to drive for twenty-four hours. He reported that he and his patrol- f men were very pleased with the performance. He recommended that the Council accept the low bid from Kircher Pontiac in the amount of $22,892.60. Councilman Dunn asked what color of cars would be ordered. Chief McLain commented that he preferred a complete color change over last year because so many of the neighboring cities had blue units. He then suggested that each unit be a different color. Councilmen Oliver, Florence and Dunn commented that they felt the police e` department cars should be a uniform color. The City Manager stated that the bid specified the cars were available in h blue or white, but added that another color request would probably be honored. There was little other discussion. ? Councilman Dunn made a motion that the Council accept the recommendation of the Chief of Police and award the bid to Kircher Pontiac for five police units in the amount of $22,892.60. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: t Ayes: Dalton, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None Absent: Mayor Tate The next order of business was for the City Council to consider authorizing the City Staff to have plans prepared for the installation of sewer lines to serve Manor Oaks and vicinity. The City Manager explained that because of the expected growth of the area, it would be an ideal time to consider a sewer program for the Manor Oaks area. He commented that the City made an attempt to provide sewer in that area several years ago, but difficulty in acquiring easements, caused the project to be postponed. Using a map, he then pointed out a possible route for the proposed sewer line. The City Manager explained that the estimated cost of the proposed project was $50,000. There was little dis- cussion. Councilman Gideon made a motion that the City Staff be authorized to proceed with plans for the installation of sewer lines in the Manor Oaks area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence. Councilman Oliver asked Mayor Pro- tem Dalton if he should abstain from voting since he was a resident of Manor Oaks . Mayor Pro-tem Dalton answered that he did not feel it was necessary. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Dalton, Florence, Oliver, Gideon, Pirkle & Dunn Nays: None Absent: Mayor Tate r t f: The next order of business was for the City Council to consider calling a Public Hearing for analization of rates , service, and other related matters for Tri-County Electric Co-op. The City Attorney gave a brief history stating that Tri-County was operating in an area outside the City limits at the time of annexation. He explained that shortly after the annexation, Tri-County Electric Co-op and the city corresponded relative to the question of franchise, payment of street rental taxes, and other matters . He further stated that approximately 18 months ago a number of residents filed a letter with the city protesting rates and service. He explained that there was a Public Hearing held and at that time it seemed to r be the consensus that the residents preferred to be served by Texas Power and Light Co. as opposed to Tri-County Electric Co-op. He acknowledged that the two companies did negotiate for some period of time but no definite decisions were reached. The City Attorney then commented that recently the Mayor had received a letter from Mr. P. R. Yoes which covered a period of time and receipt of bills that had excellerated at a rapid rate and indicated that the customer was not receiving the cooperation from Tri-County that might be expected. The City Attorney then added that considering -the past history, the specific complaint of Mr. & Mrs. Yoes and also the question of street rental tax, that it was timely to consider calling a Public Hearing to discuss these matters. Councilman Florence asked what action the city could take after the public hearing. The City Attorney answered that it was his judgement that the city had the legal ability to set the rates , to evaluate the service, and to accept street rental. He added that failure to comply with the require- ments allowed the city to request TP&L, as the holder of the franchise, to serve those residents . There was little other dicussion. Councilman Oliver made a motion to hold a Public Hearing on November 23, 1976 concerning Tri- County Electric Co-op, and to authorize the City Attorney to notify Tri-County Electric Co-op of the Public Hearing, authorize the City Secretary to advertise notice of such Public Hearing in the newspaper and to advise residents 9 serviced by Tri-County of the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Dalton, Gideon, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle & Dunn I Nays: None Absent: Mayor Tate There was no further published agenda business to come be- for the Council. A The City Manager asked the City Attorney to report to the Council concerning his recent visit with the Attorney General 's office in regard to the sale of bonds . The City Attorney stated that the bond schedule was reviewed in Austin and it r was determined that the entire amount of the bond program could be issued and still fall within the guidelines and J rules of the attorney generals office. He added that he felt the city was in excellent position in regards to issuing some, or all of the approved bonds. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideonand all present voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the day o , 1976. Ile y Mayor ATTEST: +3 City S to y e 3 lC. I - _I C O O ko NFiE+ ! 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