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Home My WebLink About1975-11-04 Regular Meeting ' CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1975 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION - COUNCILMAN OLIVER III. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS A. City Council to consider a petition filed by resi- dents of the Indian Hills Mobile Home Park concerning the rates and service provided by Tri-County Electri- cal Co-Op. One resident representing the petitioners is to appear before the Council. B. Ms. Linda Bradford to appear before the City Council to make a proposal for a park which would be located on the north side of the Police Department. C. Councilman Dunn, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, to make a report concerning the findings of the Committee' s investigation of the Recreation Depart- ment and the Little League Association. ; IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (October 28) � V. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to appoint a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the one year vacancy made by the resignation of Don Stiles . ' VI. NEW BUSINESS ' A. City Council to consider the audit proposal and also consider additional duties to be assigned to the auditors. B. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the City Code concerning vicious dogs. C. City Council to appoint two (2) members to the Joint I Airport Zoning Board. The present members are Mr. Joe Box and Mr. Millard Dilg. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEET- ING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1975 AT 1: 30 P.M. CI Y SECRETARY � � �a f � 3 � � 3 } t s � e � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM = REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � r TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1975 AT 7: 30 P.M. , ; COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET t ` � i :� � VI. NEW BUSINESS � € � f D. City Council to appoint two persons to the � ` Tourist & Convention Bureau. The one year ; terms of Ann Carlson and Richard Eakins have ` expired. The Chairman of the Tourist and � � Convention Bureau has recommended that these G persons be reappointed as they have only = served for one year. � � i f F This item has been placed on the City Council � Agenda as an emergency item because it is necessary for these expired terms to be ap- ; pointed on the first Tuesday in November and � to insure the health, morals, and general ; welfare of the citizens of Grapevine, Texas. � � � i i I � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS � AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION, 1969, THE CITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEM- BER, 1975, AT 2:15 P.M. �� ,/d� , 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 4th day of November, 1975 with the following members present to wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman Doil Dalton Councilman Bob Murphy Councilman C. L. Oliver Councilman Willis Pirkle Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman constituting a quorum, with Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager ; Kenneth Pritt, Jr. City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney Mayar Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Oliver. The f irst order of business was for the City Council to consider a petition filed by residents of the Indian Hills Mobile Home Park concerning the rates and service provided by Tri-County Electrical Co-Op. Mr. Ralph Anderson of 3107 Mustang Drive, Lot 52, Grapevine, Texas appeared before the Council to represent the petitioners. Mr. Anderson began his presentation by stating that because of prior conversations with Mayor Tate and Councilman Oliver he felt that most members of the Council were well aware of the problems involved in the situation. He further stated that the residents desired one thing: good service at as low a cost as possible. He remarked that the mobile home owners were in a very unique position. They are unable to report problems directly to Tri-County since they are not considered individual customers. and as a result, they can' t get proper service. Mr. Hager (the park owner) is billed by Tri-County and he in turn bills the park tenants. Many of the mobile home owners consider their bills to be out- rageously high and unfair. One gentleman had commented to Mr. Anderson that he was billed more for one month in which he was gone for three weeks than he was for an entire month at home. At this point, Mr. Anderson declared himself open for any questions that the Council members might have. Mayor Tate stated that he was in receipt of the petition filed by residents af Indian Hills Mobile Home Park in which they expressed a desire to be served by Texas Power and Light. He further acknowledged that he was aware that there were some residents desiring to become members of Tri-County Electrical Co-Op and be served on an individual basis. How- ever, he also stated that he felt sure they all had a common desire for good service. Mayor Tate further stated that the { �c i ', City records had been searched and it was learned that the � park area in question had been annexed in June of 1968. � Mayor Tate then asked the City Attorney to expound on the legality of the matter. The City Attorney stated that a Co-Op could continue to operate for a ten year period after the date of annexation, but this is not mandatory in the event suitable agreements --� could be worked out among concerned parties. At the end of the ten year period it would be permissable for the City to ask the Co-Op to remove their lines and equipment. Mayor Tate stated that it would be approximately three (3) more years before this situation would exist. He further stated that the City had passed a resolution several years ago, (1970) , in which Texas Power and Light was asked to serve the residents of Indian Hills Mobile Home Park. Texas Power and Light had attempted to purchase the present system but negotiations fell off. Mr. Anderson commented that at present there were no re- quirements for the individual residents to become members of the Co-Op. He further mentioned that he felt that the park owner would be willing to give easement to another power source to parallel the existing power lines, and that � his concern was to obtain good service for his tenants. ; Mayor Tate then asked Mr. Anderson if he still wanted the Council to request TP&L to provide service since his re- search had revealed another three years before Tri-County' s � ° period of operation would expire. He further stated that the Council could make the recommendation but that he felt the situation would still be up to the individual residents. He also commented that the park owner may object to two ' sources of power in the park because of there being two � power poles instead of one. � ' Mr. Anderson answered that he felt it would be advisable for the City Council to request Texas Power and Light to ' begin a survey of interested parties and to possibly begin some sort of negotiations with Tri-County. Councilman Dalton made a motion that the City request Texas Power and Light to consider future service to the residents j of Indian Hills Mobile Home Park. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Oliver, Murphy, Dalton, Pirkle and Dunn Noes: None Councilman Dalton stated that he felt Texas Power and Light should be notified immediately as to how many persons are interested in their services. He further commented that { he felt Texas Power and Light would act rapidly in the matter. � He also said . that this act would at least allow the two companies , ' to get together and begin negotiations. ; Mayor Tate commented that he as well as the members of the City Council were aware of existing problems and were most sympathetic in the matter. He expressed a desire to con- tinue to work with residents of Indian Hills until a suit- able arrangement could be worked out. He also suggested ; � ; ; ; i ! ��; � ( a � i , t that the residents have a meeting to establish the number � of persons interested in receiving service from Texas Power ; and Light; then contact City Hall and let City Hall forward � � the information to Texas Pow�r and Light which will be use- ; ' ful in possible negotiations to purchase the system owner by Tri-County. € � The next order of business was for Ms. Linda Bradford to � � appear before the City Council to make a proposal for a i park which would be located on the north side of the- Police k ; Department on Main Street. Ms. Bradford presented a rough � , r aerial view of the proposed park. She stated that the park � would be a gift to the City of Grapevine and that it would ; be considered a project for several years to come. "Settlers � ; Park" and "Liberty Park" are two names being considered for ; j the park in the event the request is granted. I t ; The City Manager stated that he felt this was an excellent � idea and that a mini-park north of the Police Station would � be most worthwhile. i � i � i Councilwoman Conine commented that a search was being made � � for a liberty bell that would also become a permanent addition � to the proposed park. � i ; The City Manager remarked that it had been brought to his ; i attention that the proposed park might be an ideal location � for the restoration of the log cabin originally from the f Tanner property. He further stated that a fire sub-station � � is being planned for another location in the city and he � doesn' t feel that the property would be needed for expansion ', ( of the present facility. He then contended that he would C like very much to have authorization from the City Council , to work with these people. i f ! Mr. Virgil Ransdale, a member of the Historical Society, j � � € was present in the audience and stated that his organization � i has disassemble the Tanner Log Cabin and might possibly be ; � interested in a joint project. He did state that his or- , � ganization had not formally discussed a site for the cabin ', ; and that he had no authority to commit the Historical Society ' G at this time. � s ; Councilman Dunn inquired of Ms. Bradford as to the actual ', E plans for the park. ; f ' j Ms. Bradford stated that six wooden benches were to be made ; by the shop classes at the Middle School and that they also � ' planned to have trees, shrubs, flowers and a concrete base ; fountain with flowing water and reflector lights. � � ; Councilman Dalton inquired if the proposed park would re- +' quire all available space next to the Police Station. � Ms. Bradford answered that this would be left entirely up � to the city officials. Councilman Dalton then made a motion that the City Council � grant this commendable request and allow the city to work � aith these young people. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: � �n i ; Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle and Dunn � Noes: None I Mayor Tate stated that he greatly appreciated the civic mindedness of those making the request. He also expressed the hope that not only a park will be gained, but also a great deal of experience by the participants. �� The next order of business was for Councilman Dunn, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, to make a report concern- ing the findings of the Committee' s invest�gation of the Recreation Department and the Little League Association. ; Councilman Dunn began by expressing his appreciation to committee members for their assistance in this matter. He further stated that there were problems that had created areas of concern. These issues however, had been discussed with the City Manager and with the head of the Park and Recreation Department. It was the consensus of the committee that these were internal problems and that they could and would be worked out within the structure of the city admin- j istration. ' Mayor Tate thanked Councilman Dunn and his committee for � their report. He commented that the problems had been made � aware of and that no action was necessary by the council I concerning this matter. 1 � Mayor Tate the� declared a recess at 8:16 P.M. � The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. with Mayor William � Tate presiding. i ` The next order of business was for the City Council to ; j consider the reading of the minutes of the October 28th � meeting. Councilman Dunn made a motion to waive the read- k ' ing of the minutes and approve them as published. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and the motion ; prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn I Noes: None The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill the one year vacancy made by the resignation of Don Y ; Stiles. Mayor Tate stated that various names had been ; submitted �'or consideration and that additional names ' could be suk�mitted at this point if the Council so desired. ; ' Mayor Tate acknowledged that the Council had .the privilege �' � of deciding on an open vote or one by secret ballot. Council- F man Dunn made a motion that the Council vote by written ballot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dalton and the motion � * prevailed by the following vote: r J Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle and Dunn , � Noes: None a: � � ; Mayor Tate declared that nominations were now in order for � � appointment ta the Planning & Zoning Commission. � i Councilman Murphy nominated Mr. Truman Berry. In so doing, i he stated that Mr. Berry was a man of reputable character ' and had the time necessary to devote to the Commission. i , I � � 'I� � i s E J�_; E � 9 � i � Councilman Oliver nominated Ms. Clydene Parker stating f that her qualifications were noted on the applications that ; were at the Council' s disposal. � E Councilman Dalton nominated Mr. Cato Jones. k f Mayor Tate stated that if there were no further nominations, � � a motion was in order to cease the nominations. At this time � ? the Mayor inquired of the City Attorney if he had any objec- � � tions as to the manner of procedure being used. The City � jAttorney stated that the procedure being followed was � I satisfactory. Councilman Oliver made a motion that nomi- � ; nations cease for the appointment of a member of the Planning � and Zoning Commission. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion ; and the motion prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle and Dunn � E Noes : None � i ; Mayor Tate acknowledged that four (4) votes for one person � ' were necessary to constitute a majority. � � j � The City Secretary recorded the ballots. � s � � I � Mayor Tate asked the City Secretary to state the results. ! They were as follows: � i � Cato Jones . 4 votes i ! Truman Berry . 2 votes � � Clydene Parker: 1 vote ; i � ' Councilwoman Conine inquired of Councilman Dalton as to � � whether Mr. Jones would accept the position or not. Council- 'i ; man Dalton replied that it was his understanding that the ' ; appointment would be accepted. i i i I r Councilman Dalton made a motion that Mr. Jones be appointed i by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver �, and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn ! Noes : None � � Mayor Tate instructed the City Secretary to contact those � persons being appointed. ; � i ' The next order of business was for the City Cauncil to ' i consider the audit proposal and also consider additional ; duties to be assigned to the auditors. The City Manager � gave a brief history as to the usual duties assigned to � the auditors. The estimated cost of the audit is between � � $5, 500 and $6, 500. The additional duties being requested � are in regard to an audit to determine if more detailed ! records need to be kept in the Municipal Court and the # feasibility of maintaining such records. _ a � Mayor Tate stated that it was the recommendation of the � Committee investigating the Police Department to have a � detailed audit conducted of the records and policies of � the Municipal Court. Mayor Tate further stated that in � the past a large number of tickets given have been un- � accounted for. The Mayor stated that it would not be very costly to add this assignment to the audit. � � � � 1 � i� : 1 � I i Councilman Dunn inquired if this audit would pertain to I the past year only or for the past several years. ; Mayor Tate stated that it would be on this years records ; and the Council could decide later if it should be retro- active or cantinued in future audits. ; Councilman Dunn made a motion to authorize the City Manager � to accept the audit proposal and to permit the additional � � duties to be assigned. Councilman Murphy seconded the mo- tion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: ; Ayes: Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes: None Item VI. B. of the Agenda in which the City Council was to consider an ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 4 of the City Code concerning vicious dogs was deleted pending amendments in the proposed ordinance. ''� The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint two (2) members to the Joint Airport Zoning Board. The present members are Mr. Joe Box and Mr. Millard � Dilg. The City Manager gave a brief history stating that ; there are some restrictions on the property at Greater '� Southwest Airport. Since Greater Southwest Airport is no ; longer in operation, the only way to remove the restrictions is to go thru the Joint Airport Zoning Board. The City Manager further stated that the Council either needs to � reaffirm the appointments of Mr. Box and Mr. Dilg or appoint � two others to fill the positions. ; � � Councilman Dalton asked if the present members should be ; reaffirmed without first contacting them. The City Manager i responded by commenting that there was little work involved ', and he felt certain the present members would be willing to 1 serve. , ; Councilman Murphy asked the City Manager how many repre- ; sentatives were on the board. The City Manager replied ' that representatives were on the board from nearly all � surrounding cities and from the counties of Tarrant, Denton, ; and Dallas. i Mayor Tate then recommended to the Council that the existing � members be reaffirmed. Councilman Murphy made a motion to reaffirm the appointments of Mr. Joe Box and Mr. Millard Dilg. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Conine and � ' the motion prevailed by the following vote: i Ayes : Tate, Conine, Murphy, Oliver, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn Noes: None The Mayor instructed the City Secretary to contact those I persons appointed. ; The next order of business was for the City Council to appoint two persons to the Tourist and Convention Bureau. The one year terms of Ann Carlson and Richard Eakins have �' expired. The Chairman of the Tourist and Convention Bureau ' has recommended that these persons be reappointed as they i have only served for one year. Mayor Tate acknowledged � that a motion was in order. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to reappoin t Ann Carlson and Richard Eakins to the Tourist ; and Convention Bureau. Councilman Murphy asked how long a � ; term did a member serve. The City Manager answered that � '' � 6 � g ,`�`) g � ; � � the present status is a two year term. Three members are � appointed during even years and two members are appointed � ; in odd years. He further commented that the reason these � � two positions are expiring after only one year is because � � the Bureau was only begun one year ago. Councilwoman ' i Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by � � the following vote: � ; Ayes: Tate, Conine, Oliver, Murphy, Dalton, Pirkle, and Dunn ; Noes: None i F � � � The Mayor instructed the City Secretary to contact those ' � I ; persons appointed. ' � � � There being no further business, Councilman Murphy made � a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Dunn seconded s f the motion and all present voted aye. The meeting was � adjourned at 9:00 P.M. ' � i � PASSED AND APPROVED this the � day of /uvvF,�.�c3r.:rt.. , ` 1975. ' � ' � � ' , !_ °•'n� r. �`;,;. E � MAYOR ' 3 � � ATTEST: � � . j C Y SECRETARY t k ' S I �$ ' i i � � 4 f E 0 ( i �� ( I I j i i ; i ; i � � � � � ! i � � �