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Home My WebLink About1975-09-16 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1975, AT 7: 30 P. M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION - Councilman Dunn III. PUBLIC HEARING A. City Council to hold a public hearing on the 1975-76 Budget IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS A. V. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (September 2, 1975) VI. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to consider the first reading of an ordinance approving the rate increase request as made by Lone Star Gas Company. B. City Council to discuss financing and assessment policies for street construction on Dove Road and Dove Loop, review plans, and authorize the taking of bids for same. C. City Council to discuss the possible delay on con- struction of a proposed twelve inch water line along State Hiway 114. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider an ordinance establishing the common boundary line between the cities of Colleyville and Grapevine. B. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Section 4-11-7, Chapter 11 of The City Code Book concerning billiard hall.s. � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C. S. , AS AMENDED � BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1975, AT 1: 15 P.M. � CIT SECRETARY � CITY OF GRAPEVII�, TF'•XAS ADDTTIONAL AGF�A ITEI`�IS REGULAR CITY CUUl�CIL ME�^'Il� TUESDAY, BEPTEMBER 16, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. cotn�ca cxAr�ERS - 4i3 r�� s�r vzz. r�w Busn�ss A. City Council to appoint an auditor to audit the 19?�-75 records. B. City Council to consider the appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A vacancy exists because former member por� Stiles has moved out of the City Limita of Grapevine. These items were placed on the agenda because it is of urgent nattare for the City Council to appoint an auditor to audit the 197k-75 records; and fill an existing vacancy on the Planning aad Zoning Commission which is scheduled to meet on September 23, 1975• � Acco�cE wzTx �rzcr� 62g2-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDID BY CHAPTER 227� ACTS OF T� 61ST LEGISI,ATURE� RE('�ILAR SESSION, 1969, Tf�E CITY COUNCIL ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED ADID POSTID ON TI�IIS THE 12TH DAY OF SEPTII�IDEI�� AT 1:30 P.M. � . � C 7 SECRETARY , :� � i ! Yy�� S F } � i 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 7:40 P.M. on this the 16th day of September, 1975 with the following members present to wit: r � � '-� William D. Tate Mayor � Thelma Conine Councilwoman � � Doil Dalton Councilman � � Bob Murphy Councilman 4 � C. L. Oliver Councilman k Willis Pirkle Councilman � Charles Dunn Councilman � I �. � constituting a quorum, with � ; i i Floy Ezell City Manager j Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager � Kenneth Pritt City Secretary ' John Boyle City Attorney g' i , z j Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. Y Councilman Dunn gave the Invocation. � � i Mayor Tate declared open the Public Hearing on the 1975-76 � Budget. The City Manager appeared before the Council and r ' stated that the City Council had held two workshops on the a ; 1975-76 Budget. He then presented the 1975-76 Budget in ; the form of transparancies on the overhead projector. The ' following is a summary of the information presented at the ' Public Hearing: � ; See Appendices A and B attached hereto and made a part ` j hereof to the minutes of the City Council Meeting of the s e City of Grapevine, Texas. The City Manager then con- ; cluded his visual aid presentation and stated that the 1975-76 Budget was some $200, 000.00 more than the present ` ' budget. He further explained that an average 5. 2/ salary increase had been included for all departments. He then ; stated that a Warrant Officer had been budgeted as well I as money for a Warrant Officer. Funds were also budgeted � for Capital Improvements: relocate or remodel Police s: Station and Fire Station, relocate Utility and Street = iDepartments, and a ne�a fire truck. The City Manager further ' stated that a new sub-fire station could be constructed with bond money.. �; 1 Mayor Tate then inquired if any persons present in the � assembly had any questions or comments. There were none ' � ' and Mayor Tate declared closed the Public Hearing. The , City Secretary then read the caption of Orclinance No. 75- j 32. Councilman Murphy complimented the City Staff for an d excellent job of preparing and presenting the Budget. Council- ' man Murphy then macle a motion to approve the ordinance as read � on an emergency basis. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion � and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn � Noes: None i � ; ; ; � ; ; ti , i ; � r: � ORDINANCE NO. 75-33 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1975, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1976: LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1975 TO BE ASSESSED ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS; PRO- � VIDING PENALTIES AND INTEREST FOR DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING FOR THE INTRA AND INTER DE- g PARTMENT AND FUND TRANSFERS; PROVIDING FOR THE INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the minutes of the September 2 meeting. Council- man Oliver made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as published. Councilwoman Conine secondecl the motion and motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton Noes: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the first reading of an ordinance approving the rate increase request as made by Lone Star Gas Company. The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance and stated that this ordinance was being considered on a first reading basis. There was little discussion and Councilman Dalton made a motion to pass the ordinance on the first reading. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton Noes: None The next order of business was for the City Council to discuss financing and assessment policies for street con- struction on Dove Road and Dove Loop, review plans, and authorize the taking of bids for same. The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that the proposed total construction including curb and gutter woulcl be about $340, 000.00. The City Manager then stated that he recom- mended that Street Bond money be used to construct the road and that the property owners would be assessed for curb and gutter. He stated that the curb and gutter would improve the looks of the street, improve drainage, and increase the life of the street. The City Manager then introduced Mr. Eddie Cheatham, Traffic Safety Coordinator, who stated that the property owners would be assessed around $3.00 per lineal foot. A total of $37, 900 would be assessed for curb and gutter for the entire construc- tion. Mayor Tate stated that the City Staff had made a ' report of surrounding cities and their assessment policies. The City Attorney stated that there would have to be a � public hearing with the property owners before the City i could assess any curb and gutter. He further explained that the public hearing and the awarding of the contract should be made on the same date. He also stated that there would be a series of ordinances that would need to be passed should the City Council decide to assess the property owners for curb and gutter. Councilman Murphy q � � � � a a i stated that he concurred with the recommendation of the � ; City Manager. Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to jauthorize the City Manager to advertise for bids and to � hold a public hearing notifying the appropriate property � ; owners of the city' s intentions to assess them for curb ! and gutter; and to consider the bids and hold the public � ; i hearing at the same meeting of the City Council. Council- � 1 � � man Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by � � � the following vote: _ � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton � ; Noes: None � � Mayor Tate then stressed the point that other cities had � � similar assessment policies and that property owners would ' be faced with the possibility of paying for curb and gutter; � i which should enhance the value of their property. r' � The next order of business was for the City Council to � discuss the possible delay on construction of a proposed twelve inch water line along State Hiway 114. The City � Manager gave a brief history and stated that the City j Council had awarded the contract for this project about ; a month ago but due to the city' s inability to attain all j of the easements needed, no work order had been issued. The City Manager further stated that the contractor was k! concerned about price committments that would be expiring F on the 17th of September. The City Manager then intro- £ � duced Mr. Eddie Cheatham, Traffic Safety Coordinator, who �' had met with the property owner that had not given the � ' city easement on his property to construct the pipe line. �" �� Mr. Cheatham explained that the property owner, Mr. Bilbo, � �: had indicated that he would sign a conditional agreement ` � or contract. Mr.Cheatham stated that Mr. Bilbo would sign � a three year contract with an automatic two year extention; the first three years he would take no action concerning � the City placing this pipe line on his property. If, after � three years, the State Highway Department did not purchase the proposed right-of-way and a prospective buyer objected - to the water line bein there he could ive the Cit nint k g , g Y Y (90) days notice to move the pipeline back to the existing right-of-way. Mr. Cheatham stated that it would cost about � $10, 000 to move the pipeline at current construction costs. €: � The Cit Attorne stated that it was le al to enter into Y Y 9' this type of agreement but that everyone be aware that there was a possibility of having to move the pipeline in the future or condemnin the ro ert . Councilman Pirkle ; g P P Y . � h t h 1 b in favor of startin construc- stated t a e wou d not e g t � tion until Mr. Bilbo signed an agreement. Councilman Pirkle � then made a motion to issue a workorder once a properly executed agreement had been signed by Mr. Bilbo; said li agreement being a three year contract with an automatic 6 '; extention of two years as mentioned above. Councilman � �.- Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by . � the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton � i + Noes: None l i 1 Mayor Tate then declared a recess at 8: 50 P.M. s { The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M. with all members ' present. � i � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance establishing the common boundary line between the cities of Colleyville and Grapevine. Mayor Tate gave a brief history and stated that strenuous negotiations on the part of Councilman Pirkle and himself { had resulted on this agreement. The Assistant City Manager � pointed out the boundary line on the City Map. The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. The City ', Attorney explained that this was not an annexation ordinance � I ; but set a boundary line which neither the City of Colley- ' ville nor the City of Grapevine could cross and annex additional lands. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to approve the ordinance as read on an emergency basis. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the motion pre- vailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton Noes: None ORDINANCE 75-34 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR APPORTIONING OF OVERLAPPING EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION BET4VEEN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AND TfiE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEX.REV. CIV.STAT,ANN. ART. 970 A MUNICIPAL AI�NEXATION ACT; PRO- � VIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE TO GO INTO EFFECT WHEN AND IF SAME IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to , consider an ordinance amending Section 4-11-7, Chapter � 11 of the City Code Book concerning billiard halls. The City Attorney explained the ordinance and stated that public owned facilities would be added to the existing exemptions of the present Billiard Hall Ordinance. It was explained that the hotel at Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport had a billiard hall which also sold mixed drinks on the same premise. The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. There was little discussion and Council- man Dunn made a motion to approve the ordinance as read on an emergency basis. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton Noes: None • ORDINANCE NO. 75-35 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION 4-11-7 OF THE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE BY PRO- VIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION TO THE ORDINANCE FOR BILLIARD TABLES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES OF PUBLICLY OWNED FACILITIES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint an auditor to audit the 1974-75 records. The � i � a � I [ � � i � ] F j € � City Manager recommended that the local firm of Pittman ; � and Harris to be appointed as the auditors to complete <; � the annual audit. There was little discussion and Council- i � man Dalton made a motion to appoint Pittman and Harris as I the auditors for the 1974-75 records. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following � vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton Noes: None � The next order of business was for the City Council to con- 1 sider the appointment of a member to the Planning and Zoning �; Commission. A vacancy exists because former member pon Stiles i has moved out of the City Limits of Grapevine. Councilman C '; Dalton stated that he was desirous of more time to choose 4 � a person to fill this position. Councilman Dalton then z � made a motion to table the item until the next regular � meeting. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the ; motion prevailed by the following vote: '� Ayes: Tate, Conine, Pirkle, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Dalton c a Noes: None ` k The City Manager then commended the particular departments a that helped make the grand opening of the Grapevine Opry � � such a success. Mayor Tate concurred and also commended k these departments. � There being no further business, Councilman Oliver made � a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Pirkle seconded 7 i the motion and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 35 P.M. � PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23 � day of S��TEMt��ls- , 1975. .��./'��.r(G.J MAYOR ATTEST: C TY SECRETARY � � i � f t, i t ,I � I � � EXHIBIT "A" � SUMMARY OF GENERAL, UTILITY, AND TAX FUNDS � � �' INCOME EXPENDITURES General Fund 697, 600.00 General Fund $1,409, 175.00 1974 Tax' s-Estimatecl 869, 014.00 Debt Service 75, 991.00 Delinquent Tax' s 18, 500.00 Contributions to Penalty and Interest 6, 500.00 Utility Fund for Collection Debt Service 75, 991.00 Contingencies 30,457.00 $1, 591, 614.00 $1, 591, 614.00 � � UTILITY FUND INCOME EXPENDITURES � Water Sales $ 275, 000.00 Expenses $ 594,400.00 Sewer Sales 98, 000.00 � Reconnect & Transfers 400.00 Water Tap Charges 3,400.00 Sewer Connections 9, 600.00 Interest Income 18, 000.00 Miscellaneous 200.00 Pro-Rata charges 22, 000.00 Contributions Revenue Sharing 97, 340.00 Contributions From Municipality Tax 75, 991.00 Contingencies 5, 531.00 �; $ 599, 931.00 $ 599, 931.00 F T T L TH T � O A OF E OPERA ING FUNDS , INCOME EXPENDITURES General & Tax Fund $1, 591, 614.00 Expenses & Debt � a Requirements $1, 591, 614.00 Utility Fund 599, 931.00 Utility Expense 599, 931.000 $2, 191, 545.00 $2 , 191, 545.00 � � � � � � � � t EXHIBIT "B" ESTIMATE OF AD VALOREM TAX REVENUE ; AND PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION OF COLLECTION �� FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 { ; � TAX EXTIMATE � � Estimated Tax Roll for 1975 $173, 000,000.00 k'" Using 60/ of the fair tax market value 103, 800, 000.00 for assessment valuation Estimate 92% Collection of the 1975 Taxes 95,496, 000.00 f Proposed Tax Rate per $100.00 valuation .91 �' Estimated Funds available from 1975 Taxes 869,014.00 4 Estimated Delinquent Taxes, 1974 and prior 18, 500.00 �' Estimated Interest and Penalty collected 6, 500.00 �' E $ 894, 014.00 � � � PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION OF ALL TAX ; ��'4 COLLECTIONS j f £. 1 % of Esti.mated i Total Collections " ; GENERAL FUND 83.00/ $ 742,032.00 i'; GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND DEBT SERVICE � Utility Fund 8. 50% 75, 991.00 Debt Service 8. 50% 75, 991.00 100.00/ $ 894,014.00 �� r , �