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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - MinutesSTATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 3rd day of May, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Clydene Johnson absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Jennifer Hibbs Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. ITEM 1. WORKSHOP, FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LONG RANGE PLANS Dr. Ed Smith, Headmaster of Faith Christian School, briefed the City Council regarding the long range plans for improvements and expansion of the facility located at 730 East Worth Street. There was no action taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adjourn the workshop at 7:22 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of May, 2005. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 4 USSITOMM William D. Tate Mayor 05/03/05 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session (Executive Session) on this the 3rd day of May, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tern Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Clydene Johnson absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Jennifer Hibbs Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding: (A) conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospects the City seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations under Section 551.087, Texas Government Code. Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Roger Nelson stated there was no action necessary relative to the closed session under Section 551.087, Texas Government Code. NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in the Council Chambers. 05/03/05 ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of May, 2005. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary K William D. Tate Mayor STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 3rd day of May, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tern Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Clydene Johnson absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Jennifer Hibbs Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Ware delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1A. CITIZENS COMMENTS, MR. ARAM AZADPOUR Mr. Aram Azadpour, 5314 Cambridge Court, expressed his concern regarding the high price of fuel and urged the City Council to express their opposition to the high cost of fuel. Mr. Azadpour spoke regarding Section 12-111 of the City Code and stated that the City should consider revising the letter that is sent to citizens regarding high grass and weeds. ITEM 1B. CITIZENS COMMENTS, MR. MIKE MORRIS Mr. Mike Morris, 849 Riverside North, complimented Police Chief Eddie Salame and his Staff for the department's new district patrol format and their enthusiam in working with citizens. He also expressed his appreciation to the City Council candidates for their attendance at the Northeast Neighborhood Association Candidate Forum. 05/03/05 ill ., , . ,.11 .. wa .T, rel , ky,rel . . Mayor Tate presented a proclamation declaring May as National Historic Preservation Month. The City of Grapevine began its historic preservation efforts in 1973 when the Grapevine Historical Society was formed for the preservation and restoration of historic landmarks in Grapevine. ITEM 2. GRAPEVINE HERITAGE FOUNDATION'S PRESERVATION ADVOCACY AWARDS Mayor Tate presented the Grapevine Heritage Foundation's Preservation Advocacy Awards. The Preservation Advocacy Awards commemorate outstanding preservation accomplishments within the City of Grapevine. Mayor Tate presented the following awards: "Advocacy Award"—Burl Gilliam; "Grapevine Township Project Award"—Merry and John Hodgkiss, owners of Merry's Christmas & Clowns; "Sharing the Vision Award" 2004 Grapevine Realtor Conference—Historic House Specialist Certification Program; "Preservation/Conservation Project"—Joe and Balla Wright for the Wright House; "Restoration Project"—Cotton Belt Railroad Section Foreman's House; "Rehabilitation Project"—Don Bigbie for Cross Timbers Winery; "Reconstruction Project"—Wallis Hotel; and "Infill Construction"—Hugo Gardea House at 225 Austin Street. ITEM 3. ORDINANCE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION Administrative Services Director Bill Gaither requested approval of an ordinance providing for the issuance of City of Grapevine, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005, in the aggregate principal amount of $3,225,000.00. Funding from the sale of the certificates will be for the purchase of vehicles and equipment as authorized in the FY 2005 Budget and implementation of the City-wide "Way Finding" signage program. Mr. David Medanich, of First Southwest Company, reported the City has the following ratings with Moody's Investors Service, Inc. "Aaa" and "Al" and with Standard & Poor's Rating Group as "AAA" and "AA-". He recommended award of the bid to the lowest bidder, First Southwest Company, at a rate of 3.521801 %. Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, offered a motion to adopt the ordinance for the issuance of $3,225,000.00 Certificates of Obligation as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson ORDINANCE NO. 2005-32 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CITY 2 05/03/05 OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION SERIES 2005, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,225,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID CERTIFICATES; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO ITEM 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY Development Services Director H. T. Hardy recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the sale of City property located at 204 South Dooley Street and setting a minimum bid of $190,000.00. In 2000, the historic 1918 Deacon House and barn was relocated from Euless to 204 South Dooley Street for the purpose of revitalizing the City's historic district. The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program has made considerable improvements to the exterior and interior of the house to prepare its for sale. The property was declared as surplus by Resolution No. 2003-28. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SETTING A MINIMUM BID FOR SALE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT "A'; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ITEM 5. RENEW SHUTTLE CONCESSION AGREEMENT GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER ON LAKE GRAPEVINE Assistant City Manager Bruno Rumbelow recommended renewal of the Shuttle Concession Agreement between the City and Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Grapevine Lake. The cost of the annual agreement is $60,000.00 to provide shuttle service to and from the Gaylord to downtown, Bass Pro Shop and Grapevine Mills Mall. Motion by Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson 3 05/03/05 ITEM 6. APPOINT PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER Parks & Recreation Director Doug Evans recommended approval of the appointment of Ms. Sarah Waldrop as the student ex -officio member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board for a one-year term. Ms. Waldrip is a student at Covenant Christian Academy in Colleyville and resides at 2508 Springhill Drive in Grapevine. Motion by Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson CONSENT AGENDA The next order of business for the City Council to consider was the consent agenda items, which were deemed to need little or no discussion and were acted upon as one business item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none. Item 7. Renew Non -Clerical Temporary Employment Contract, Temporaries of Texas Administrative Services Director recommended approval of the renewal of a contract with Temporaries of Texas for non -clerical temporary employment services on an as needed basis. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Spencer, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson Item 8. Resolution, Interlocal Agreement, City of Richardson Administrative Services Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Richardson for the purchase of various goods and services commonly utilized by both entities. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Spencer, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: C1 05/03/05 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson RESOLUTION NO. 2005-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNATE TO ESTABLISH A INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING WITH THE CITY OF RICHARDSON AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 9. Award Contract, Parks & Recreation Activity Brochure Printing Parks & Recreation Director recommended approval of the award of a contract to F. J. Business Forms in the amount of $29,247.00 for the printing of the Parks & Recreation Activity Brochure. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Spencer, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson Item 10. Consideration of Minutes City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the April 19, 2005 City Council meetings as published. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Spencer, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson .P Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Absent: Johnson A 05/03/05 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of May, 2005. William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary