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Home My WebLink About1974-01-15 Regular Meeting � CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 15 , 1J74, AT 7 :30 P .M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN ST. I. CALL TO ORDER . � II. INVOCATION. III. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14 AND 18 , 1973 , MEETINGS . IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS 6 DISCUSSIONS . A. , V. OLD BUSINESS : A. Consideration of the audit for fiscal year 1972-73 , ' as presented by Pittman � Harris. B. Consideration of an ordinance granting to Texas ' Power 6 Light Company a rate adjustment. [FINAL READING) [passed on �irst reading, January 8, 1974) C. Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance ' No. 70-10, a Zoning Ordinance , granting a one-year extension of a "SP" Specific Use Permit for a con- crete batch plant on a tract of land in tl-ie Ester Moore Survey. [The City Attorney instructed to draf t said ordinance at the January B , 1974 meeting) [Applicant - Billy Underwood; Location - E. NW Hwy. ) D. Consideration o� a request by Albert McKool to place a mobile home on a tract of land in the Joel Hallum • Survey. [Location - N. Dove Loop Road] [The Planning � Zoning Commission recommended to ' approve the mobile home application) VI . NEW BUSINESS : A. Consideration of an ordinance amending Title 1 , Chapter 8 , of the City Code by adding a section setting forth pay periods for all regular city employees; on an emergency basis. ' B . Consideration o� an increase in premiums o� the Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance coverage for city employees. C. Consideration of a resolution giving notice of a city ' election to be held April 6, 1974. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C . S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 31 , ACTS OF THE 63RD LEGISLATURE , REGULAR SESSION , 1973, THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1974. . ; t ! r rrv �ro�-rnov 162 STATE OF TEXAS O COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEVINE � The City Council of the City oP Grapevine, Texas , convened in regular meeting at 7:42 p. m. , on this the 15th day o� January, 1974, with the following members present, to-wit: William p. Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Councilman P,1 . #1 Tommy Eidson Councilman P1. #2 I C . D. Pittard Councilman P1 . #3 � Phil Parker Councilman P1. #4 Thelma Conine Councilwoman P1. #5 Millard Dilg Councilman Pl. #6 constituting a quorum, and Floy Ezell City Manager Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager Randy Vinson City Secretary Tim Whisler City Attorney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Dilg. Councilman Eidson moved to ap'prove the minutes o� the December 14 and 18 , 1973, meetings, as presented by the City Secretary. Councilman Dilg seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes: Nane The Council considered an application by Albert McKool to place a mobile home on a tract o� land in the Joel Hallum Survey. [N. Dove Loop Road� Mayor Tate stated the Planning � Zoning Commission recommended to approve the application. The Assistant City Manager brief ed the Council on the application. He stated tl-�e tract is in the Corps o� Engineer's elevation easement, whereas only mobile structures are allowed. Discussion was I-�eld regarding the effect a mobile I-iome would have on the development of the area. Councilman Eidson moved to accept the Planning � Zoning Com- mission's recommendation to approve the application and instruct tl-ie City Secretary to place the renewal application on the Council agenda for consideration af'ter a one-year period. Councilman Dilg seconded the motion. The motion � prevailed by the �ollowing vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg - � Noes : None Mayor Tate stated Jerry Pittman, CPA , presented the audit of city operations �or the �iscal year 1972-73, at the January 8 , 1974, meeting, with the Council taking no action on its approval , since the City Manager was absent and had not made his recommendations. ! � ; 163 .� The City Manager stated i-ie was well pleased with tl-ie audit and its thoroughness. He stated i-�e had discussed tl-ie various recommendations with Mr. Pittman, and is in agreement with them. He stated several of their recommendations have already been implemented. The City Manager stated i-ie would recommend to approve ti-ie audit. Councilman Eidson moved to approve the audit �or the fiscal year 1972-73, as presented by Pittman 6 Harris. Councilman Pittard seconded tl-ie motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote; Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes: None The City Secretary introducecl an ordinance granting Texas Power � Light Company a ratP adjustment, for consideration by reading the caption. [Passed on first reading at the January 8, 1974, meeting] Councilman Dilg moved to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by tl-ie �ollowing vote: Ayes : Tate , �alton, Eidson , Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes : None ORDINANCE NO . 74-2 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CERTAIN RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING CONDI- TIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE SCHEDULES MAY BE � � CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN. The City Secretary introduced an ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 70-10, a Zoning Ordinance, granting a zoning change on a tract of land in the Ester Moore Survey, Abstract No . 29, from "SP" to "SP" Speci�ic Use Permit District - concrete batch plant for a one-year period, for consideration on an emergency basis, by reading the caption. [Z-73-36; Billy Underwood; Loop 382 at Hudgins Street] Councilman Dalton moved to adopt the ordinance granting a zoning change on an emergency basis. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vo te: Ayes : Tate , Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes : None ORDINANCE NO . 74-4 AN ORDINANCE AMEN�ING ORDINANCE N0 . 70-� 0, A ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND IN THE ESTER MOORE SURVEY , ABSTRACT NO . 1029, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "SP" TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT OISTRICT - FOR A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ; PLACING A ONE [1 � YEAR LIMIT ON SAID PERMIT; PROVIDING WAIVER OF FEE FOR PUBLIC HEARING; PRE- SERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE ANO AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 1 64 The City Secretary introduced an ordinance amending Title 1 , Chapter 8 , of the City Code by providing that the pay periods for all city employees will end on the fi�teenth and last day of each month, for consideration on an emergency basis, by reading the caption. The City Manager brie�ed tl-ie Council on the proposed ordinance. He stated the ordinance would change the pay periods �rom every two weeks to twice a mon th. He stated this was one of the auditor's recommendations , as to reduce the work-load of' the payroll clerk. �� Councilman Parker moved to adopt tf-ie ordinance on an emergency basis. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes : None ORDINANCE N0. 74-5 AN ORDINAIVCE AMENDING TITLE 1 , CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ; PFiOVIDING THAT THE PAY PERIODS FOR ALL REGULAR CITY EMPLOYEES WILL COMMENCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF EACH MONTH AND END 0 N THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF EACH MONTH, AND WILL COMMENCE ON THE SIXTEENTH �AY OF EACH MONTH AND END ON THE LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH WITH PAY- CHECKS TO BE DISBURSED THREE [3] WORKING DAYS AFTER SAID PAY PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The City Manager brief ed the Council on an increase in premiums of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance coverage for city emplo- yees. He stated the city had several large claims last year, causing the experience record to reflect an increase in prem- iums. He stated there would be a [45�] per employee, per month increase for tf-�e benefits presently received. The City Manager stated the city could increase its room cover- age from [$45. ] to [$60. ] per day for major medical , at a cost of [84�] per employee, per month, wl-�ich includes the [45�] per employee premium increase. Councilman Dalton moved to accept tl-ie experience record premiUm increase and increase the room coverage from [$45. ] to [$60. ) per day for major medical , at a total cost o� [84�] per employee, per month. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the �ollowing vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson , Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes : None The City Secretary introduced a resolution calling for a city o�ficers ' election for Council Places 3, 4 and 5, to be held April 6, 1974, from 7 :00 a. m. to 7 :00 p. m. , at the Fire Station on Main St. at Texas St. Councilman Eidson mo ved to adopt the resolution calling �or a city officers' election for Council Places 3, 4 and 5. Council- man Parker seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Oalton, Eidson , Pittard, Parker, Conine, Dilg Noes: None � 165 T1��t^e being na �urther business, Cauncilman Eid�on moved that �he meeting be adjourned. Councilman Dilg secanded the motian. All vated aye and the meeting was edjourned at 8 :44 p. m. PASSED AND APPROVEO, this tl-ie 5tl-i day o� February , 1�74. MAYOR ATTEST; * • CZTY �ECRETARY � �