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Home My WebLink About1973-05-01 Regular Meeting � � � � � CITY COUNCIL AGENDA � FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 1 , 1973 A� 8:00 P.M. t r � # I. CALL Z'Q ORDER � II. INVOCATION ; III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS. � � , IV. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS i A. Mr. Keathly and others to discuss electric charges = of Texas Power & Light Company. ` � � V. OLD BUSINESS � � � i A' � � � � B. ; i � a �' VI . NEW BUSINESS ; � F � r g A. Planning and Zoning Commission's report on the following � � Zone Change Applications. � k � � 4 1. Z-73-1 on which Billy G. Underwood is requesting � � "C-2" Community Business Zoning on (7.96) acres ; d in the Splane Survey. Planning & Zoning Commission = �� recommended to approve the zoning request. � � i � 2. Z-73-2 on which C.D. Pittard is requesting "L-1" � � Limited Industry or Higher Zoning on (1 .31) acres � � in the Mahan Survey. Planning & Zoning Commission , recommended to approve a specific use permit for ' � the use of Butler Fence Company. ' � . � � 3. Z-73-3 on which Warren V. McRoberts, Trustee is ' � requesting "L-1�� Limited Industry Zoning on (5.45) ' ; acres out of the Easter and Thompson Surveys. � � Planning and Zoning recommended to approve the ; � ' zoning request. i � i � 4. Z-73-4 on which Warren V. McRoberts, Trustee is � £ requesting "C-2f' Community Business Zoning on � % (28.70) acres out of the Thompson, McDon ald, and ; � Splane Surveys. Planning and Zoning Commission � � recommended to approve the zan ing request. � � � ; • 5. Z-73-5 on which Warren V. McRoberts, Trustee is � � � � requesting "R-3" Multiple Family Zaning on (22.97) ' ; � acres in the Splane Survey. Planning and Zoning � � Commission recommended to approve the zoning request. ' � � � B. Presentation of bid tabulations on the Northwest � Sewer System Improvements, and consideration of ; � awarding contracts on said project. ; C. Consideration of an ordinance amending title 1, ! � chapter 8, section 18, of the code of the City of ', ; Grapevine, defining holidays for city employees. { . � D. Consideration of an ordinance providing for � insta].lment payment of water and/or sewer pro rata 3 � charges and tap fee. � � s E. Consideration of an ordinance vacating Lakewood Acres Addition. � F. Discussion of the purchase of a Fire Department ` pumper truck.as recommended by the State Board ; of Insurance. � � � � ; ; � i i ¢ 4 i i i � i E # � 3 sIn 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 Agenda was prepared and posted on this � ; the 27th day of April, 1973. � � r n � ; � � � ;� s ; :� � � i � £ i 5 f #, � � � CIT SECRETARY � � � � # ; ' � � � ;w � � �� 8 � � I � i a § .� i � t � ' � ' � ' � � 8 ¢ �� F f � I � K � f � { �` t � � � � STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY OF GRAPEVINE � ,�� ,. The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. , on this the lst day of May, 1973, with the following members present, to-wit: Bill Tate Mayor Doil Dalton Councilman � Tommy Eidson Councilman Phil Parker Councilman Thelma Conine Councilwoman C.D. Pittard Councilman constituting a quorum, and Floy Ezell City Manager James Hancock Assistant City Manager Randy Vinson City Secretary Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilman Pittard. Lewis Messina and Mrs. Gail Carter spoke to the Council ` ; concerning their electric charges from Texas Power & Light ` Company. It was stated they had received extremely high � electric bills, but due to an error by the meter reader, Texas Power & Light Company had adjusted their bills. They also stated that Texas Power & Light Company revoked � the adjustments due to electric meters in the area being tampered. The City Attorney stated the City of Grapevine did not have legal grounds to arbitate in this matter. Charles Page, Area Manager of Texas Power & Light Company, stated the adjustments had been calculated with the understanding the meter reader had made an error, but when it was discovered the meters had been tampered, the adjustments were not justified. Mayor Tate asked that the persons affected be notified, and a meeting be held where these persons and Texas Power & Light Company could reconcile there differences . Mayor Tate stated there was no OLD BUSINESS to be heard. The City Council considered zoning case (Z-73-1) , Billy G. Underwood requesting "C-2" Community Business Zoning on (7.96) acres of land in the Splane Survey. The Planning " and Zoning Commission recommended to approve the zoning request. The Assistant City Manager briefed the Council on the zoning case, and stated that proper allowances had been made in the project for the widening of Mustang Drive. Councilman Parker moved to accept the Planning and Zoning � Commission's recommendation and approve the zoning request � ' � (Z-73-1) to "G2" Community Business Zoning. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes; Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes: None r: � , 4 . ) ( O �� w � } � � i The City Council considered zoning case (Z-73-2) , C.D. Pittard F requesting �'L-I" Limited Industry or Higher Zoning on (1 .31) � � acres of land in the Mahan Survey. The Planning and Zoning . . . . :{ ommission recommended to a rove a S ecific Use Permit for C pp P � �� use of Butler Fence Com an . The Cit Attorne stated � i the P Y Y Y � the City Council could not accept the Planning and Zoning � Commission' s recommendation, due to a Specific Use Permit k � could not be granted to a particular business. € i Councilman Eidson moved to approve a Specific Use Permit ? � Councilman Dalton � for commercial or business enterprises. . seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the followin g � � vote: € � Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine � Noes: None ' � Abstain: Pittard � � � The City Council considered zoning cases: � (Z-73 3) , Warren V. McRoberts , Trustee requesting "L-I" _ � Limited Industry Zoning on (5.45) acres of land out of the i Easter and Thompson Surveys. The Planning and Zoning ; � Commission recommended to approve the zoning request. x � (Z-73-4) , Warren V. McRoberts, Trustee requesting "C-2" ; Community Business Zoning on (28.70) acres of land out of ; E the Thompson, McDonald, and Splane Surveys. The Planning < ; � and Zoning Commission recommended to approve the zoning ; � request. ; � (Z-73-5) , Warren V. McRoberts, Trustee requesting "R-3rr a � Multiple Family Zoning on (22. 97) acres of land in the � Splane Survey. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended � to approve the zoning request. ; � � Discussion was held jointly, concerning zoning cases ; � (Z-73-3) , (Z-73-4) , and (Z-73-5) . � � Sam Wyse, planning consultant for the applicant, briefed the Council on the zoning requests. He stated within the three proposed zoned areas would be an industrial site, convenience retail center, shopping center, office buildings, motel, townhouses, and garden apartments. He stated that proper allowances had been made in the project plans for ' the widening of Mustang Drive. Councilman Pittard moved to accept the Planning and Zoning � Commission' s recommendation and approve the zoning request ', ;� (Z-73-3) to "L-I" Limited Industry Zoning. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the ' following vote: ' � Ayes ; Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard ' � ,;� Noes: None � Councilman Pittard moved to accept the Planning and Zoning � Commission' s recommendation and approve the zoning request ;� (Z-73-4) to "C-2it Community Business Zoning. Councilman � Parker seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the � following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard � Noes: None � � ' � �� l � 3 i 3 � Councilman Parker moved to accept the Planning and Zoning Commissions' s recommendation and approve the zoning request j of (Z-73-5) to "R-3" Multiple Family Zoning. �ouncilman � Pittard secon ded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: ; Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes: None � � The City Manager presented the tabulation of bids for the Northwest sewer system improvements as follows ; i ( The project is divided into three units; Contract I - � Northwest outfall sewers and collection lines; Contract II - Three lift stations; Contract III - Force mains. Contract I - Northwest outfall sewers and collection lines Bidder Total Amt. of Bid Completion Time Calendar Days Shaw Constr. Co. $509,449.60 280 Feazell Constr. Co. $522,726.60 365 Austin Road Co. $525,229.50 320 Stephens Contr. Co. $715,759.50 300 Contract II - Three Lif t Stations Bidder Total Amt. of Bid Completion Time Calenda.r Days Edarp Corp. $ 91,170.00 180 � Venus Constr. Co. $133,585.85 120 I' ' E.D. Tipps, Gen. Cont. $147,000.00 210 Onyx Constr. Co. $149,990.00 200 i Stephens Contr. Co. $117,000.00 300 i Contract III - Force Mains BASE BID ALTERNATE BID Bidder Total Amt. of Bid �otal Amt. of Bid Shaw Constr. Co. $56,832.15 $54,319.65 Edarp Corp. $43,931.40 $41,889.60 Feazell Constr. Co. $52,920.20 $52,729.80 Venus Constr. Co. $44,347.11 $41,901 .57 Austin Road Co. $48,734.40 $46,530.85 Stephens Contr. Co. $60,240.00 $60,240.00 Continuation of Contract III: Bidder Completion Time Calendar Days "{ Shaw Constr. Co. 75 � � Edarp. Corp. 120 Feazell Constr. Co. 100 Venus Constr. Co. 120 Austin Road Co. 40 Stephens Contr. Co. 200 I � � The base bid for Contract III proposed that the force mains be constructed of plastic pipe in the sizes (6) and (8) inch, and concrete cylinder pipe in the (12) inch size. The alternate bid proposed that all force mains be constructed of asbestos cement pipe. i The City Manager stated the City Council has two options; �� (1) to award the contracts on the basis of the bids received 3 i on April 16, 1973, and abandon hopes of receiving any Federal Grant participation, or (2) reject the bids received on " April 16, 1973, and hold the project in abeyance until a Grant offer is made by the Environmental Protection Agency. He also stated that he had met with EPA concerning a grant for the project, and was told that the (1972-1973) grant funds had not been issued due to new guidelines, and if Grapevine was to receive a grant, it would be in the (1973- 1974� EPA budget. Jerry Sutter discussed the package lift-stations with the City Council. The City Attorney stated the package lift- stations were not part of the bid speci�ications, therefore, could not be considered without rejecting all bids and advertising for new bids. � Councilman Eidson moved to award Contract I - Northwest outfall sewer and connection lines to the low bidder - Shaw Construction Company, in the amount of ($509,449.60) , ' with a completion time of (280) calendar days. Councilman Parker secan ded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote; Ayes ; Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes: None Councilman Dalton moved to award Contract II - Three lift- � stations to the low bidder - Edarp Corporation, in the i amount of ($91,170.00) , with a completion time of (180) calendar days. Councilwaman Conine seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes; None Councilman Eidson moved to award Contract III - Force mains to the low bidder - Edarp Corporation, in the amount of ($41,889.60) , with a completion time of (120) calendar days, (Alternate Bid constructed of asbestos cement pipe) . Councilman Parker seconded the motion. " The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine Noes: None , Absent; Pittard Ordinance 73-14 defining holidays for city employees was � ' introduced for consideration. The City Manager stated � when the election date was changed, a city holiday was I lost, therefore, the proposed ordinance would give the �'I employee's birthday and (2� day on December 24 in addition I to the remaining holidays. I � � 1 .� l �. � � ; a ?' �� Councilman Eidson moved to adopt Ordinance 73-14 on its i first reading. Councilman Dalton seconded the motion. � The motion prevailed by the following vote; Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard � Noes; None 1 ' ORDINANCE 73-14 i � � � AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE l, CHAPTER 8, ' SECTION 18 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF i GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DEFINING HOLIDAYS; AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE. � Ordinance 73-15 changing the water and sewer pro rata rates was introduced for consideration. General discussion was held. Councilman Dalton moved to adopt Ordinance 73-15 on an emergency basis. Councilman Parker seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard � Noes: None ORDINANCE 73-15 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE WATER AND SEWER PRO RATA RATES WITHIN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS; BY AMENDING THE CITY OODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, TITLE 7, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2; PROVIDING I FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN � EMERGENCY. � � Ordinance 73-16 providing for installment payment of water and/or sewer pro rata charges and tap fee was introduced for consideration. General discussion was � held. Councilman Parker moved to adopt Ordinance 73-1�i on an emergency basis. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes; None ORDINANCE 73-16 � AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INSTALL,MENT PAYMENT OF WATER AND/OR SEWER PRO RATA CHARGES AND TAP FEE; PROVIDING DEFINITION OF NATURAL PERSONS; PROVIDING FOR INTEREST; PROVIDING FOR DIS- . CONNECTION OF SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR STANDARD CONTR,ACT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . . . - Ordinance 73 17 approving the vacation of the Lakewood Acres subdivision was introduced for consideration. The City Attorney stated that all provisions of this ordinance are conditioned upon and ef.fective only after � all of the property currently within Lakewood Acres � subdivision is replatted, and approved by the City Council. General discussion was held. 1 � Councilman Parker moved to adopt Ordinance 73-17 on an emergency basis. Councilman Eidson seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote; Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes: None ORDINANCE 73-17 � I � i AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION OF I THE LAKEWOOD ACRES SUBDIVISION OF THE j CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARR.ANT COUNTY, TEXAS, � ABANDONING ALL RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND/OR EASENIENTS SHOWN THEREON; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CONDITIONAL UPON THE APPROVAL AND FILING OF A REPLAT OF ALL THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY WITHIN THE LAKE[n100D ACRES 1 SUBDIVISION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY � CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN ENIERGENCY. The City Manager stated the State Board of Insurance had recommended the fire department needed to acquire a creditable pumper truck in order for the city' s fire rate not to be penalized. He stated it normally takes twelve to eighteen months to receive delivery on an ordered truck, but Aznerican LaFrance Corporation has a Pioneer II, (1 ,250 gpm, disel powered pumper� on the ! assembly line. It is to completed in September, and will cost ($34,676.00) . Fire Chief J.C. Greener stated he felt the Pioneer II �,` was an excellent truck, and would be sufficient to handle r the needs of Grapevine' s anticipated growth. Councilman Eidson moved that due to the need of a creditable pumper truck as recommended by the State Board of '� Insurance, and due to the near completion of the Dallas- Fort Worth Regional Airport, which has caused the recent and anticipated growth in the City of Grapevine, that an emergency situation exists, and therefore, authorizes the purchase of an Aznerican LaFrance Pioneer II in the amount � of ($34,676.00) , if available. Councilman Pittard seconded the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard Noes: None The City Manager reported to the Council : He, Mayor Tate, and Councilman Parker met with County Commissioner Dick Lewis requesting him to assist in the maintenance and re-surfacing of streets, laying drainage , tile, and allowing the city to borrow county equipment. He stated Mr. Lewis was favorable to all requests. � He informed the Council that he had received a letter from the Federal Aviation Agency stating training flights ' will not be conducted at the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional � Airport. ; I I ! ' 1 �) � � i �. � ; He reminded the Council that they would need to appoint � a voting representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments general assembly. � There being no further business, Councilman Eidson moved � � that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Pittard seconded � � the motion. The motion prevailed by the following vote: � � � Ayes : Tate, Dalton, Eidson, Parker, Conine, Pittard � � , Noes: None � � iThe meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. � iy F , � PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 15th day of rgay ,1973. � � F . V � MAYOR ATTEST: .5 CITY SECRETARY � � I � �