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Home My WebLink About1976-03-16 Regular Meeting'� II CITY OF GRAPEVINE� TEXAS Agenda Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 16, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. ' Council Chambers - 413 Main Street � I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION - Councilman Dunn III. CITIZE�iS REQUEST AND/OR MISCEI,LANEOUS REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (March 3, 1976) V. OLD BUSINESS ��I A. City Council to consider new bids for employees life and health insurance. B. City Council to consider a Resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider amending the ordinance pertaining to dogs within the City limits. B. City Council to appoint a committee to review and reseaxch proposals submitted for construction of the golf course. VII. ADJOURN �I IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGUI,AR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH, 1976 AT 2:30 P.M. City Secre y \ STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF TARRANT X CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas convened in regular session at 7:45 P.M. on this the 16th day of March, 1976 with the following members present to-wit: � William D. Tate Mayor ,,�'"'� Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-Tem Thelma Conine - Councilwoman Larry Oliver Councilman Willis Pirkle Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman � constituting a quorum, with Floy Ezell • City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. , The Invocation was given by Councilman Dunn. The first order of business was to consider the minutes of the March' 3, 1976 meeting. Councilman Oliver made a motion to approve the minutes as published. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the follawing vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, & Dunn Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider new bids for employees life and health insurance. The City Manager then introduced Kenneth Pritt, Personnel Manager. Mr. Pritt stated that new bids had been received from five companies in an effort to update and improve employee benefits in the areas of life insurance, hospitalization, and major medical coverage. The companies submitting bids are as follows: American National Blue Cross / Blue Shield Continental Assurance Crown Life Washington National Mr. Pritt stated that it was the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to disallow the bids and let the City Staff negotiate with the bidding companies. City Manager, Floy Ezell stated that the City Staff would make every effort to stay within the limits of the budget yet still consider the best interest of employees. Mayor Tate asked if there were any comments from the Council. Councilman Dalton stated that : because of the complexity of insurance coverage it was his feeling that continued negotiations would improve the situation greatly. Mayor Tate commented that he appreciated the work of the Fersonnel Committee and City Staff concerning this � matter. He further stated that he had discussed the problem with all concerned, including the insurance people, and felt that because of the intricate issues it was almost impossible to bid and compare policies.- There being no further discussion, Council- man Pirkle made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and authorize the City Staff to negotiate with the various insurance companies. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings. Mayor Tate stated that an agreement had been reached concerning this matter and that condemnation proceedings would not be necessary. The issue was therefore stricken from the agenda. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � amending the ordinance pertaining to dogs within the City Limits. The City Manager explained that a more workable ordinance con- cerning dog bites has been needed for some time. He further commented that several other areas are vague and in need of change. He commented that an ordinance had been prepared by the City Attorney. The City Secretary then read the � caption of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Murphy made a motion to adopt the ordinance on an emergency basis. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Conine and prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn Nays : None ORDINANCE NO. 76-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6, DEALING WITH DOGS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-4-1 AND 6-4-11; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint a committee to review and research proposals sub- mitted for canstruction of the golf course. The City Manager reported that he had been advised that no funds would be available from Farm and Home Administratifln in the event the golf bonds were not marketable. Mayor Tate stated that during the past year many routes had been pursued concerning the golf course. The Mayor further stated that he felt some in depth study needed to be made by a committee which in turn could report to the Council. The Mayor continued by stating that many alternatives are available and that a large number of concerned people would like to see the golf course built. �� Councilman Dunn stated that he felt it would be feasable to set a ti.me limit for a progress report from the committee to the council. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to allow the Mayor to appoint a committee to study proposals submitted for construction of the golf course. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle, Dalton, and Dunn Nays: None Councilman Dunn then asked if the committee would be composed � of Council members or Citizens. Mayor Tate stated that in the essence of time, and problems of coordinating a large group, that he would recommend a committee of Council Members. Council- man Dalton commented that he felt it was the responsibility of the Council and that opinions could always be sought out by concerned citizens. Councilman Murphy stated that an advisory committee could also be consulted. Mayor Tate then stated that he would study the members of present committees and appoint a Council committee within the next few days. The City Manager then stated that he would like to give a progress report on Dove Road. He commented that the crew was now working at the South end. At this point, curbing and driveways have been completed on each side of Hilltop Drive. The South end has al- ready been blacktopped. Also, the first drainage area has been widened and progress is being made on the storm sewage. He further commented that he felt a great deal of work had been completed in a rather short period of time. Councilman Murphy stated that he felt it would be a good idea for each department head to prepare a resume of duties for the benefit of the new councilmen. There was no further discussion. Mayor Tate stated that he, and Mr. Ezell had attended a meeting of the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board last week. He reported that they were well received and reminded each Councilman that they were all invited ta attend a briefing by the Airport Board on Tuesday, April 6 at 1: 30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Airport Administration Building. Mayor Tate then stated that the Grapevine Fire Department had responded to 55 calls in February. He recognized Fire Chief Jake Greener and asked him to relay the message to his men that the Council was very pleased with the work being accomplished by the Fire Department. There being no further business to discuss, Councilman Dunn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _�� day of , ��76. �� ~ ��C�.��` Mayor . ATTEST: Cit Secr ary