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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-07 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, '1975 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION - COUNCILMAN DALTON III. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (September 23) V. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to consider the second reading of an ordinance approving the rate increase as requested by Texas Power & Light Company. B. City Council to consider Zoning Application Z75-16; Norman Construction Company requesting C-1 of Tract 1 and R-3 on Tracts 2 and 3 ; or in the alternative a "SP" Specific Use Permit for a more restrictive multi- family zoning on Tracts 2 and 3. The general loca- tion of the property is described as being the north- east corner of the intersection of West NW Highway and Park Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commis- sion has recommended approval with the alternative "SP" on Tracts 2 and 3. Also consider ordinance. C. City Council to consider zoning application Z75-17; Antimony Corporation requesting "C-2" Community i Business District on a tract of land generally described as being the Silverlake Farm, 816 Ruth Wall Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval; consider ordinance. D. City Council to appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy made by Don Stiles. This is for a term of one year. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to hold a hearing on an application made by Don W. Hackbart to place gasoline pumps at the Grapevine Mini Center, 503 West NW Highway; previously known as Bulman' s Grocery. B. City Council to consider establishing an ambulance service for the City. C. City Council to consider bids and award the contract for five (5) new patrol cars. D. City Council to consider an ordinance defining the common boundary lines between the City of Coppell and the City of Grapevine, Texas. s a E. City Council to set a date for a Public Hearing to consider the rate increase request made by GTE. I i F. City Council to consider the Preliminary Plat of Brookside Addition. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval. 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 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1975, AT 4:00 P.M. i CITY SECRETARY 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 7th day of t October, 1975 with the following members present to wit: William D. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Councilman C. L. Oliver Councilman Willis Pirkle Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum, with Thelma Conine and Bob Murphy absent; i Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager Kenneth Pritt City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney x Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Dalton e The first order of business was for the City Council to consider the minutes of the September 23rd meeting. Council- man Dunn made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn r t Noes None Absent: Conine, Murphy r The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the second reading of an ordinance approving the rate increase as requested by Texas Power and Light Company. t The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. Mayor Tate inquired if the City Manager could give a brief summary of the City. of Waco study made by Tauche Ross and Company to determine if the rate increase made by Texas Power and Light in that City was justified. The City Manager stated that the study had concluded that Texas Power and Light was en- titled to a little over 8/ rate of return and that they were asking 10.5% rate of return. Mayor Tate explained to the assembly that the ordinance before the Council provided for } Texas Power and Light to lower their rates in the City of k Grapevine if a lesser rate was granted by another Class "A" City. Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to pass the & ordinance on the second reading. Councilman Oliver seconded and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None Absent: Conine, Murphy t ORDINANCE NO. 75-37 F ORDINANCE APPROVING CERTAIN RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, PROVIDING CONDI- TIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN; PRO- VIDING FOR AUTOMATIC ALTERATION IN RATES AND REFUNDS TO CUSTOMERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE. 1 The next order of business was for the City Council to con- sider Zoning Application Z75-16; Norman Construction Company requesting C-1 of Tract 1 and R-3 on Tracts 2 and 3; or in the alternative a "SP" Specific Use Permit for a more restrictive multi-family zoning on Tracts 2 and 3. The general location of the property is described as being the northeast corner of the intersection of West NW High- way .and Park Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Com- mission has recommended approval with the alternative "SP" on Tracts 2 and 3 . City Council to also consider an ordinance approving same. The City Secretary read the caption of an ordinance prepared for the Council in the event they should approve the zoning as recommended. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief summary of the zoning request and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had placed some restrictions on density for Tracts 2 and 3 : Tract 2 : density not to exceed twenty (20) units per acre; and parking spaces per unit to be no less than one and three-quarter (1 3/4) spaces per unit. Tract 3 : density not to exceed eighteen (18) units per acre; and parking spaces per unit to be no less than one and three-quarter (1 3/4) spaces per unit. There was little discussion and Councilman Dalton made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, approve the zoning, and pass the or- dinance as read on an emergency basis. Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None Absent: Conine, Murphy ORDINANCE NO. 75-38 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, A ZONING ORDINANCE OF- THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND IN THE THOMAS MAHAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1050, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND OR- DERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF TRACT 1 FROM "R-1" TO "C-1" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND TRACTS 2 and 3 FROM "R-1" TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR MORE RESTRICTIVE DENSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HERE- OF; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERV- ING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS, AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to con- sider zoning application Z75-17; Antimony Corporation re- questing "C-2" Community Business District on a tract of land generally described as being the Silverlake Farm, 816 Ruth Wall Road. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval; City Council to also consider an ordinance approving same. The City Secretary read the caption of an ordinance prepared for the Council in the event they should pass the zoning as recommended. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief summary of the zoning and stated that there was about 30.308 acres in the tract I k and that the owners had no immediate use in mind for the property. He further stated that during the Public Hearing on this zoning application, mention was made of the possibi- lity of constructing a hotel on this location. There was little discussion and Councilman Pirkle made a motion to a accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, approve the zoning as recommended, and pass the ordinance as read on an emergency basis. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: i Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None { Absent: Conine, Murphy i ORDINANCE NO. 75-39 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, A ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE W. K. PAYNE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1211, AND THE W. P. HERRING SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 664, AND THE G. F. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1003, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM 11R-1" 1 TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS, AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Don Stiles; this is for a term of one year. Councilman Dunn stated that he felt all.-members of the Council should be present before a person be appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Councilman Dunn then made a motion to table any action on this agenda item until the next regular meeting of the City Council. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes : None Absent: Conine, Murphy The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the Preliminary Plat of Brookside Addition. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval. j The Assistant City Manager introduced the preliminary plat to the Council and stated that the property owner was wanting this preliminary plat to be approved in order to show the adjoining property owners his intent to develop this tract for residential use. The Assistant City Manager stated that he felt the preliminary plat should be approved subject to placing a sixty (60) foot street on the north part of the Simmons ' property. He further stated that the developer had agreed to place the road at this location. Councilman Oliver then made a motion to approve the pre- liminary plat subject to the placing of a sixty .1.60) foot street on the north portion of the Simmons ' property which would show on the final plat. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes: None Absent: Conine, Murphy The next order of business was for the City Council to hold a hearing on an application made by Don W. Hackbart to place gasoline pumps at the Grapevine Mini Center, 503 West NW Highway; previously known as Bulman' s Grocery. Mayor Tate opened the hearing and inquired if the appli- cant had anything to present to the Council. The appli- cant stated that he did not. The City Manager stated that the plans had been reviewed by the Building Inspector and approved as to meeting all building code specifications. Councilman Dalton inquired if the Traffic Safety Coordi- nator had reviewed the plans to see if any traffic hazard existed. The City Secretary replied that the Traffic F Safety Coordinator had not reviewed the plans. Mayor Tate t then inquired if there were any persons present in the assembly that wished to speak for or against the applica- tion. There were none. There was then a brief discussion about the type of covering that would be placed over the underground tanks. The Fire Marshall stated that all underground fuel tanks were inspected by himself to make sure they comply with State standards. Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to grant the application as made. Council- man Dunn seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None Absent: Conine, Murphy 4 Councilman Dalton stated that he would like to see the Traffic Safety Coordinator consulted on such matters in the future. sMayor Tate then stated that he had received a petition from members of the Indian Mobile Home Village on Mustang Drive. He further stated that the City Secretary had received the petition and inquired of the City Secretary the status of the petition. The City Secretary stated that he had received the petition earlier in the day and that he would place the petition on the next regular agenda, October € 21, and that one person representing the petitioners would appear before the Council to speak for the group. The next order of business was for the City Council to E consider establishing an ambulance service for the City. The City Manager gave a brief history and summary of the j ambulance service and stated that in a study he had made he had found that most of the cities that provided ambu- lance service were very pleased with it. He further stated that most cities were taking the attitude that ambulance service should be provided by the City. The City Manager r further stated that the City could purchase a used 1972 Chevrolet ambulance at a price of $5,975.00 which would include a Texas Medical Pack. He further stated that three (3) additional employees would have to be employed to operate the service. He then stated that $6,600 had ! been budgeted for ambulance service and that $25,000 would a need to be taken from the General Fund Contingencies to cover the cost of the ambulance service for eleven months. He further stated that the Budget would have to be amended to cover the above monies as well as adding $3, 000.00 to the General Fund Income for collection fees from the am- bulance service. The Fire Marshall, Bill Powers, stated that he had driven the ambulance in question and that in his opinion it was in real good shape and should last two years with no problem. Mayor Tate stated that he and the City Manager had met with the Cities of Colleyville and Southlake and he felt that in order for the citizens of Grapevine to be served adequately any ambulance service c l would have to be located in Grapevine. This is what makes any subsidy ambulance service' s prices prohibative. Mayor Tate then stated that about six months prior, the City had j considered providing their own ambulance service at an es- timated cost of $50,000 to $60,000 and that the City could now offer the service at about half the price. He further stated that it has just about been accepted as a public service and that it would provide for good public relations. { There was then a short discussion about back-up service and the extra personnel. Councilman Oliver then made a motion to approve the purchase of a used 1972 Chevrolet ambulance in the amount of $5,975.00 and to amend the budget to trans- fer $25,000 from the General Fund Contingencies; to in- crease the General Fund Income by $3,000.00 and approve the hiring of three (3) additional employees and properly amend the budget to hire them. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None Absent: Conine, Murphy a Mayor Tate then declared a recess at 9:05 P.M. Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 9:20 P.M. with all members present except: Conine, Murphy. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider bids and award the contract for five (5) new patrol cars. The City Manager presented the tabulated bids to the City Council. The City Manager then stated that after making a study of the performance and mileage 1 of the smaller car versus the larger patrol car that he was recommending the larger car for safety and mainte- nance reasons. The City Manager then stated that he was recommending that the bid be awarded to Payton-Wright in the amount of $22,905.00. He further stated that even though Huffines had made a lower bid that the $60.00 difference per unit would soon be overcome because of the availability of service and maintenance in the city limits. The tabulation of the bids are included as Exhibit "A" to these minutes and are made a part hereof. The City Manager further stated that two of the present cars would be retained by the City and that the others would probably be sold at auction. A short discussion then followed concerning the availability of dual exhaust and two or four barrel carburetors. Councilman Dalton made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to Payton-Wright for $22,905.00. Council- man Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes: None Absent: Conine, Murphy The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance defining the common boundary lines between the City of Coppell and the City of Grapevine, Texas. The City Manager explained the boundary line to the Council and stated that the only difference was the moving of the City' s boundary line from the south side of State Highway 121 in Dallas County to the north side of State Highway 121 in Dallas County; giving up our rights to patrol and issue citations on State Highway 121 in Dallas County. The City Manager stated that the City could pass an i ordinance to de-annex that portion of the road to Coppell. 3 There was some discussion about the City' s ability to service the area north of State Highway 121. It was determined that the City could still have access along State Highway 121 to service these areas in Dallas County north of State Highway 121. The City Secretary then read the caption of the ordinance and Councilman Dalton made a motion to pass r the ordinance as read on an emergency basis. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None Absent: Conine, and Murphy # ORDINANCE NO. 75-40 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR APPORTIONING OF OVERLAPPING EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION ° BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AND i THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEX.REV.CIV.STAT. ANN.ART.970 A MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION ACT: PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE TO GO INTO EFFECT WHEN AND IF SAME IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE CITY OF COPPELL; AND DECLARING AN # EMERGENCY. The next order of business was for the City Council to set a date for a Public Hearing to consider the rate in- crease request made by GTE. Councilman Pirkle made a r motion to set the public hearing date for October 21, 1975. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Tate, Dalton, Oliver, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes None Absent: Conine, Murphy k There being no further business, Councilman Oliver made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion and all present voted aye. 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