HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - MinutesSTATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 2nd
day of November, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main
Street, with the following members present:
William D. Tate
Darlene Freed
Sharron Rogers
Chris Coy
Duff O'Dell
Paul Slechta
Leon Leal
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
constituting a quorum, and with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow
Jennifer Hibbs
Matthew C.G. Boyle
Tara Brooks
Call to Order
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Secretary
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6.30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Item 1. City Council to recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed
session relative to:
A. Consultation with and legal advice from the City Attorney regarding pending
litigation (Muns, et al. v. Grapevine — Cause No. 348-303736-18), pursuant
to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code.
B. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Public Works, and the 185 acres)
pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
C. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting
economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas
Government Code.
City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take
any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
Council Member Duff O'Dell arrived at 6.36 p.m.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 6.36 p.m. The closed session ended at 7.18 p.m.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to Sections 551.071, 551.072 or 551.087.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated there was no action necessary.
Item 2. Invocation
Council Member O'Dell gave the invocation.
Item 3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance
Boy Scout Troop 28 Posted the Colors and lead the Chambers in the Pledges of
Allegiance.
Item 4. Citizen Comments
Richard DeOtte, 112 Keystone Drive, Southlake requested the City's vote for the Tarrant
Appraisal District Board.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 5. Mavor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 1, 2021 National
Familv Literacv Day.
Mayor Tate presented the proclamation for National Family Literacy Day to Mary Kate
McRaney and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The
Texas Chapter of Grapevine, Captain Molly Corbin.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 6. Mavor Tate to present a proclamation declaring November 2, 2021 National Arbor
Day.
Mayor Tate presented this item to Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Mitchell who
announced the City received the Outstanding Landscaping Award for the Green Ribbon
Project and Project of the Year Award for the Dallas Road Enhancement Project for the
2021 Texas State Tree Awards sponsored by the Texas A&M Forest Service and the
International Society of Arboricultural.
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Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 7. Mavor Tate to recognize the Grapevine AMBUCS Chapter for receiving the
prestigious "#1 Scorecard Chapter in the Nation" designation.
Mayor Tate recognized the Grapevine Ambucs and former President Vernon Taylor for
their national recognition and dedication to the Grapevine community.
Mr. Taylor thanked the Council for the recognition and described the mission of AMBUCS.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 8.On behalf of the American Academv for Park and Recreation Administration in
partnership with the National Recreation and Parks Association Carolvn McKnight-
Fredd, National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Board Member, will present
the Gold Medal Finalist Plaque to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell introduced National Recreation and Parks
Association Board Member Carolyn McKnight-Fredd who highlighted the
accomplishments of the Grapevine Parks and Department and described their continued
pursuit of excellence that lead them to be named one of the top 5 Parks Administrations
in the nation.
Council did not take any action on this item.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 9. Consider Resolution No. 2021-017 authorizing the acceptance of funds from the
State of Texas Justice Assistance Grant program for Fiscal Year 2022, Ordinance No.
2021-057 appropriating funds, and take anv necessary action.
Police Chief Mike Hamlin presented this item and answered questions from Council. With
the grant of $19,986 the Police Department will purchase a portable camera system.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 2021-017 authorizing the acceptance of
funds for the State of Texas Justice Assistance Grant program and Ordinance No. 2021-
057 appropriating the funds.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Freed
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
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ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "GRANT
PROGRAM"; CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE;
CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT'S INITIAL FUNDING
IS READILY AVAILABLE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-057
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT $19,986
IN THE GRANT FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATION OF $19,986 IN THE GRANT FUND
FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PURCHASE OF CAMERAS TO UPGRADE THE CAMERA
SYSTEM ON MAIN STREET WHICH ARE CONSISTENT
WITH APPROVED GRANT EXPENDITURES; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 10. Consider Resolution No. 2021-018 authorizing acceptance of funds for the
State of Texas. Office of the Governor. Victim of Crime Formula Act Grant Program for
Fiscal Year 2022, Ordinance No. 2021-058 appropriating funds, and take anv necessary
action
Police Chief Hamlin presented this item and answered questions from Council. The Grant
funds will be used to hire a part-time Victim Services Advocate.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 2021-018 authorizing acceptance of funds
for the Victim of Crime Formula Act Grant Program and Ordinance No. 2021-058
appropriating funds.
Motion:
O'Dell
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
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TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, VICTIM OF CRIME
ACT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS THE "GRANT PROGRAM`
CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; CERTIFYING THAT
THE APPLICANT'S NON -FIDUCIARY MATCHING SHARE
IS READILY AVAILABLE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-058
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT $25,000
IN THE GRANT FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE
VICTIM OF CRIME ACT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 IN
THE GRANT FUND FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE GRANT WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE
APPROVED GRANT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and were acted upon as one
business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request
that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council
for full discussion. There were not any requests to remove an item from the consent
agenda.
Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to
implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
Item 11. Consider a sole source contract for the installation and storage of purchased
Christmas lights from Illumin Art.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director P.W. McCallum recommended
approval of the installation and storage of holiday lights on Main Street, Wallis Hotel and
the historic depot area for an amount not to exceed $21,647.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
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Item 12. Consider a sole source purchase of boat slip rentals for both Fire Department
boats and a iet ski from Scott's Landing Marinas at Lake Grapevine.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of the rental of boat slips for the Fire
Department marine units for an amount not to exceed $15,768.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 13. Consider Resolution No. 2021-016 adopting the North Central Texas Council
of Government's (NCTCOG) suggestions for Traffic Incident Management (TIM) policv.
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the adoption of the North Central Texas
Council of Governments Traffic Incident Management policy.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S (NCTCOG)
SUGGESTIONS FOR TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
(TIM) POLICY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 14. Consider the purchase of XtremlO support for EMC SANS maintenance from
Unique Digital.
Chief Technology Officer Tessa Allberg recommended approval of the maintenance and
software support for the Public Safety Building for an amount not to exceed $24,602.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
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Item 15. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for trees and large shrubs with
Southwest Wholesale Nursery and Unique Landscaping Design & Construction.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the contracts for trees
and large shrubs to be purchased on an as -needed basis for an estimated amount of
$355,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 16. Consider the award of an informal request for quote for wrapping Christmas
lighting in trees at The REC. Library and Torian Cabin from First Choice Christmas Lights.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the award of an
informal request for quote for wrapping Christmas lights in trees at The REC, Library and
Torian Cabin for an amount not to exceed $22,650.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 17. Consider the purchase and installation of svnthetic grass from Svnthetic Grass
Pros.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell recommended approval of the purchase and
installation of synthetic grass for Casey's Clubhouse at Dove Park and Oak Grove
Baseball for an amount not to exceed $113,826.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 18. Consider a sole source purchase of a pump repair at the Hilton Lift Station from
Global Pump Solutions.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the sole source purchase
of a pump repair at the Hilton Lift Station for an amount not to exceed $15,978.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 19. Consider the purchase of one 2022 F150 crew cab truck from Sam Pack's Five
Star Ford.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of an F150 crew crab
truck for the Public Works Department for a total amount not to exceed $36,381.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 20. Consider the purchase of replacement lighting control panel switches and
sensors at the Public Safetv Building from Facilitv Solutions Group.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of replacement
lighting control panel switches and sensors for a total amount not to exceed $119,610.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Item 21. Consider the minutes of the October 19, 2021 Regular Citv Council meeting and
October 25, 2021 Workshop.
City Secretary Tara Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8.05 p.m
Motion:
O'Dell
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 16th
day of November, 2021.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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