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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - MinutesITEM • Z_ Z - STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 4th day of September, 2001 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 Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, 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 Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. ITEM 1. WORKSHOP, DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROLS, INTERSECTION OF BALL AND WALL STREETS Traffic Engineer Ramana Chinnakotla reviewed proposed traffic control improvements for the intersection of Ball and Wall Streets. They include replacement of traffic signal equipment as well as new pavement markings and restriping for improved traffic flow through the intersection. There was no action taken by the City Council. ITEM 2. WORKSHOP, DISCUSS PURCHASE OF BRONTO LADDER TRUCK Fire Chief David Anderson detailed the features and benefits of the Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck as a necessary apparatus addition to the City's emergency response fleet. The height and reach capabilities of the Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck will allow the Fire Department to more effectively respond to emergencies in Grapevine as well as assist in the effort to lower the City's ISO rating. 09/04/01 0 There was no action taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the workshop at 7:13 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. ATTEST. Linda Huff City Secretary 2 William D. Tate Mayor 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 4th day of September, 2001 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 Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, 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 Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road and (B) 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 Sections 551.072 and 551.086, 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 (A) real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road and (B) 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 09/04/01 economic development negotiations under Sections 551.072 and 551.086, Texas Government Code. NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. 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 4th day of September, 2001 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 Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, 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 Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Freed delivered the Invocation. Mayor Tate welcomed representatives of Nantes, France, and the Ambassadors of the Muscadet Wine Region - the Roulers de Barriques (Barrel Rollers) — as participants in the 15' Annual GrapeFest. He recognized the sisterhood of the two cities in the promotion of wineries, vineyards and the importance of the tourism industry. Mayor Tate presented a proclamation declaring September 6, 2001 as "Rouleurs de Barriques" Day in Grapevine. ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. 09/04/01 City Manager Roger Nelson stated the public hearing was being held pursuant to City Charter requirements. He noted the general fund budget was $37,419,921 with a tax rate of $0.366 that represents a 0.9 cent reduction from last year. He stated the budget includes 3% for salary scale adjustments, 3% maximum for merit increases and 5% for public safety step increases. He stated the proposed budget has been prepared in a format required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 (GASB 34). Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to speak. City Manager Nelson stated consideration of ordinances adopting the budget and the tax rate would be at a special meeting on September 11, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to close the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ITEM 3. AMEND REDEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH OPRYLAND HOTEL -TEXAS L. P. Assistant City Manager Bruno Rumbelow requested approval of the amended Redevelopment, Construction Development and Operation & Maintenance Agreements with Opryland Hotel -Texas L.P. He stated the three agreements were initially approved in 1999. The City Attorney has determined that TIF expenses programmed for improvements on the hotel site can be incorporated into Opryland's construction contracts under Section 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. Combining the expenses into one set of contracts for both the public and non-public elements of onsite facilities will help streamline the construction process. Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, offered a motion to approve the amended agreements as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None 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. 2 09/04/01 Item 4. Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board Appointment Teen Court Council Liaison Freed recommended appointment of Ms. Debbie Armstrong for a two-year term to the Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 5. Renew Interlocal A-greement, Metroport Teen Court Program Administrative Services Director recommended renewal of a one year interlocal agreement with the cities of Colleyville and Southlake and the Carroll Independent School District for the Teen Court Program. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 6. Renew Food Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services Development Services Director recommended renewal of a two-year contract for Food Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services with the City of Euless. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 7. Resolution, Right -of -Way Acquisition, Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive Public Works Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing Staff to pursue eminent domain proceedings relative to the right-of-way acquisition in the northwest corner of Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: 3 09/04/01 40 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING ITS CONDEMNATION AND/OR APPROPRIATION TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF RUTH WALL STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 8. Easement Encroachment Agreement with TXU, Opryland Lift Station Public Works Director recommended approval of an Encroachment on Easement Agreement with TXU for the Opryland Lift Station and authorization for Staff to execute the agreement. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 9. Resolution, Sale Source Provider, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Library Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a sole source provider for the purchase of a Library Self Check Security and Material Management System in an amount not to exceed $20,690. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MAKING FINDINGS OF CERTAIN FACTS RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF A SELF -CHECK AND CHECKPOINT SECURITY AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY, 09/04/01 DETERMINING THAT THE SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 10. Resolution, Declare Vehicles Surplus Administrative Services Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring certain City property as surplus and authorizing the sale of these certain fleet vehicles through sealed bid or public auction. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND/OR SALVAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT "A", PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 11. Resolution, Sale SourceProvider Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. Staff recommended approval of a resolution declaring Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. as a sole source for the purchase of a Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck and to issue a Letter of Intent to purchase this vehicle from FY2003 Budget Funds. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK AS AN ONLY SOURCE FROM EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS, INC. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE P 09/04/01 0 Item 12. Consideration of Minutes City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the August 21 and 22, 2001 City Council meetings as published. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 0 APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor 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 11th day of September, 2001 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 Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager Matthew Boyle Assistant City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road Section 551.072, 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 requested authorization to purchase right-of-way on Dove Road in the amount of $15,000.00. Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Johnson, offered a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None 09/11/01 NOTE: City Council continued with the Special City Council meeting in open session in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 2 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session on this the 11th day of September, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street with the following members present to -wit: William D. Tate Ted R. Ware Sharron Spencer C. Shane Wilbanks Clydene Johnson Roy Stewart Darlene Freed Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager Matthew Boyle Assistant City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager Jennifer Hibbs Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ITEM 1. ORDINANCE, ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET City Manager Nelson requested approval of an ordinance adopting Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget as presented during the budget workshop held on August 22, 2001 and public hearing on September 4, 2001. The proposed budget includes a general fund of $37,419,921.00 and requires a tax rate of $0.366 per $100 valuation. He stated the budget includes 3% for salary scale adjustments, 3% maximum for merit increases and 5% for public safety step increases. The budget includes funding one additional position in the General Fund and one additional position in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Fund, and continues the commitment for the management of the City's fleet operations, completion of the GIS project and begins the pilot program for "Ride to Jobs". Council Member Spencer commended the City Manager and City Staff for preparation of the 2001-2002 budget. 09/11/01 Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adopt the ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget as presented. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2001-65 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; PROVIDING FOR INTRA- AND INTER- DEPARTMENTAL FUND TRANSFERS; PROVIDING FOR INVESTMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ITEM 2. ORDINANCE ADOPT 2001-2002 AD VALOREM TAX RATE City Manager Nelson requested approval of an ordinance setting the Fiscal Year 2001- 2002 ad valorem tax rate at $0.366 per $100.00 valuation apportioned as follows: General r, Fund - $0.135923996 and Debt Service - $0.230076004. The budget was assembled using an appraised value of $4,589,025,228.00, which is the sum of the certified roll and the minimum value of all properties pending disposition before the Appraisal Review Board. Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented setting the ad valorem tax rate at $0.366 per $100.00 valuation. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2001-66 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SETTING THE ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2001; LEVYING TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2001 TO BE ASSESSED ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS; PROVIDING PENALTIES AND INTEREST FOR THE DELINQUENT TAXES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to 2 09/11/01 adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 3 :4 William D. Tate Mayor