HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 25 - 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 1st
day of October, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, with Duff O’Dell being absent, and with the following members of
the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
Matthew C. G. Boyle City Attorney
Suzanne Le Assistant to the City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor William D. Tate called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Item 1. Invocation
Jonathan Cook, Associate Pastor at Grapevine First Baptist Church gave the invocation
Item 2. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance
Troop 1928G posted the Colors and led the Pledges of Allegiance.
Item 3. Citizen Comments
Sayeda Syed, 6705 Sapphire Circle North, Colleyville, spoke concerning the Tarrant
Appraisal District nominations.
Eric Crile, 11325 Gale Ridge Terrace, Ft Worth, spoke concerning the Tarrant Appraisal
District nominations.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 4. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as National
Community Planning Month.
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Mayor Tate presented the proclamation recognizing October 2024 as National
Community Planning Month to the Planning and Zoning Commissioners.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 5. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic
Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Tate presented the proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month to Victim Services Advocate Makayla Moore.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 6. Mayor Tate to present a proclamation recognizing National Night Out on October
1, 2024.
Mayor Tate presented the proclamation recognizing National Night Out on October 1,
2024, to Police Chief Mike Hamlin.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 7. Parks and Recreation Department staff to present information on the Carol of
Lights and the Merry and Bright Drone Shows.
Event Production Manager Erin Burke presented information and updates on the Carol of
Lights and the Merry and Bright Drone Shows.
Council did not take any action on this item.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 8. Consider nominations to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors .
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow presented information concerning the Tarrant Appraisal
District Board of Directors nominations.
Council did not take any action on this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be 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. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager,
or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
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Item 9. Consider approval of a contract to appoint Gilland Chenault as the second
alternate municipal court judge to substitute in the temporary absence of the presiding
judge and the first alternate judge.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Strawn recommended approval of a contract to appoint Gilland
Chenault as the second alternate municipal court judge to substitute in the temporary
absence of the presiding judge and the first alternate judge.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 10. Consider the approval of an annual contract for OpenGov/Vertosoft cloud
financial system.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Strawn recommended approval of an annual contract for
OpenGov/Vertosoft cloud financial system in an amount not to exceed $188,932.30.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 11. Consider the purchase of a three-year contract for 10GB internet circuit from
Unite Private Networks.
Chief Information Officer Tessa Allberg recommended approval of the purchase of a
three-year contract for 10GB internet circuit from Unite Private Networks for an estimated
amount of $20,592.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 12. Consider a firework permit for the Hello DMC, US Endo Event at Glass Cactus
on October 5, 2024.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of a firework permit for the Hello DMC,
US Endo Event at Glass Cactus on October 5, 2024.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 13. Consider a firework permit for the Colleyville Heritage High School Homecoming
fireworks show on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of a firework permit for the Colleyville
Heritage High School Homecoming fireworks show on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 14. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for temporary Employment Services
with Abacus Corporation and Temporaries of Texas, Inc.
Human Resources Director Rachel Huitt recommended approval of the renewal of annual
contracts for temporary Employment Services with Abacus Corporation and Temporaries
of Texas, Inc.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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 Chris Smith recommended approval of the renewal of
annual contracts for trees and large shrubs with Southwest Wholesale Nursery and
Unique Landscaping Design & Construction for an annual estimated amount of
$200,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 16. Consider the renewal of Campspot Reservation Software at The Vineyards
Campground & Cabins.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended approval of the renewal of
Campspot Reservation Software at The Vineyards Campground & Cabins for an amount
not to exceed $35,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 17. Consider the purchase of plaster replacement at Dove Waterpark from Sunbelt
Pools.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended approval of the purchase of
plaster replacement at Dove Waterpark from Sunbelt Pools for an amount not to exceed
$316,997.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 18. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for Christmas lighting and décor with
installation and maintenance with First Choice Christmas Lights.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended approval of the renewal of an
annual contract for Christmas lighting and décor with installation and maintenance with
First Choice Christmas Lights for an annual estimated amount of $150,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 19. Consider the purchase of Internally Lighted Street Name (ILSN) arms from
Structural and Steel Products.
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Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the purchase of Internally
Lighted Street Name (ILSN) arms from Structural and Steel Products for an amount not
to exceed $30,150.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 20. Consider the purchase of Internally Lighted Street Name (ILSN) signs from
Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the purchase of Internally
Lighted Street Name (ILSN) signs from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for an amount
not to exceed $30,157.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 21. Consider a contract for on-call construction inspection with Ardurra Group, Inc.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of a contract for on-call
construction inspection with Ardurra Group, Inc. for an estimated amount of $75,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 22. Consider the purchase of hydrated cement slurry from Martin Marietta.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the purchase of hydrated
cement slurry from Martin Marietta for an amount not to exceed $59,440.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 23. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-088 amending Sections 25-60 through 25-86 of
Chapter 25 Utilities and Services relative to Industrial Wastewater Treatment of the City of
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval to amending Sections 25-60
through 25-86 of Chapter 25 Utilities and Services relative to Industrial Wastewater
Treatment of the City of Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 24. Consider Resolution No. 2024-015 endorsing the implementation of a
continuing pretreatment program for the central regional wastewater system.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of Resolution No. 2024-015
endorsing the implementation of a continuing pretreatment program for the central
regional wastewater system.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 25. Consider the third amendment to the on-call engineering services contract with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, and Ordinance No. 2024-089 appropriating the funds.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval the third amendment to the
on-call engineering services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, and Ordinance
No. 2024-089 appropriating the funds for an estimated amount of $250,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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Item 26. Consider the purchase of demolition services for the former Grapevine police
and courts building from Precision Demolition for the Public Works Department and
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for asbestos abatement in a
total amount not to exceed $200,000 and Ordinance No. 2024-090 appropriating the
funds.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the purchase of demolition
services for the former Grapevine police and courts building from Precision Demolition for
the Public Works Department and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement for asbestos abatement in a total amount not to exceed $200,000 and
Ordinance No. 2024-090 appropriating the funds.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 27. Consider the minutes of the September 17, 2024, Regular City Council meeting.
City Secretary recommends approval.
City Secretary Tara Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et
seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed to
the public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session
following conclusion of the executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Motion: Coy
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Freed, Coy and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
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Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 15th
day of October, 2024.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Suzanne Le
Assistant to the City Secretary
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