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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 15th
day of April, 2025 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with
the following members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
Darlene Freed Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Duff O’Dell Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, and with the following members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Monica Hotelling Vice Chairman
Beth Tiggelaar Member
Traci Hutton Member
Jason Parker Member
Kirby Kercheval Member
Justin Roberts Member
Mark Assaad Alternate Member
constituting a quorum, with Alternate Member Wayne Johnson Jr 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
Erica Marohnic Planning Services Director
Tara Brooks City Secretary
Item 1. Executive Session
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.
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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. Deliberate the deployment or implementation of security personnel or devices
(Main Street) pursuant to Section 551.076, Texas Government Code.
D. 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.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 7:05 p.m. The closed session ended at 7:36 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, 551.076 or 551.087.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated no action was necessary.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor William D. Tate called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Item 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Member Kirby Kercheval gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
Item 3. Conditional Use Permit CU24-55 (B-K Sizzle/Office)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic reported Global Sky Properties, LP was
requesting a conditional use permit to develop a 2,978 square foot restaurant with drive-
through and a 4,140 square foot professional office building. The subject property is located
at 834 East Northwest Highway and is currently zoned “HC”, Highway Commercial District.
Applicant Representative Jace Huffman presented this item and answered questions from
the Commission and Council.
Applicant Karim Mawani answered questions from Council.
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No one spoke during the public hearing. One letter of opposition and one letter of concern
were provided to the Commission and Council.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Tiggelaar
Second: Hotelling
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Parker, Kercheval and Roberts
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 4. Conditional Use Permit CU25-08 (United Defense Tactical)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the applicant was requesting a conditional
use permit to amend the previously approved site plan CU01-17 (Ordinance No. 2001-032)
to allow for personal safety and defense classes. The subject property is located at 1505
West State Highway 114 and is currently zoned “CC”, Community Commercial District.
Applicant Jonathan Caldwell presented this request, described the business model, and
answered questions from the Commission and Council.
Planning Services Director Marohnic answered questions from Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Hotelling
Second: Hutton
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Parker, Kercheval and Roberts
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Freed
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 5. Zoning Change Application Z25-02 (619 South Church Street)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the City was requesting to rezone 0.21 acres
from “R-7.5”, Single Family District to “GU”, Governmental Use District.
Historic Preservation Officer David Klempin answered questions from Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was one letter in support provided to the
Commission and Council.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Tiggelaar
Second: Parker
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Parker, Kercheval and Roberts
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 6. Zoning Change Application Z24-01 and Conditional Use Permit CU24-09 (Wine
House)
Mayor Tate opened the public hearing.
Planning Services Marohnic announced the applicant had requested to withdraw this
request.
Motion was made to accept the withdrawal of Zoning Change Application Z24-01 and
Conditional Use Permit CU24-09 (Wine House) without prejudice.
Motion: Parker
The commission discussed this motion.
Commissioner Parker amended his motion to accept the withdrawal of Zoning Change
Application Z24-01 and Conditional Use Permit CU24-09 (Wine House).
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Second: Roberts
Ayes: Oliver, Hotelling, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Parker, Kercheval and Roberts
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to accept the withdrawal of Zoning Change Application Z24-01 and
Conditional Use Permit CU24-09 (Wine House).
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Planning and Zoning Commission to recess to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Conference Room, Second Floor, to consider published agenda items.
City Council to remain in session in the Council Chambers to consider published business.
Item 7. Citizen Comments
Alex Stein, 7509 Inwood Road, Dallas, spoke about issues he has with air flight.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 8. Consider a change order for the construction of an additional 1,300 +/- linear feet of
8-foot paved trail at Settlers Park with RLM EarthCoand; the acceptance of an associated
Trail Easement, City of Grapevine Permanent Hike, Bike and Pedestrian Trail Easement
with Temporary Construction Easement; and take any necessary action.
CIP and Planning Manager Kathy Nelson presented this item for an extension of the multi-
purpose trail in Settlers Park due to an agreement with the DFW Hilton. The change order
includes earthwork, drainage culverts, retaining walls, concrete paving, and railing in
addition to the demolition of an asphalt path and retaining walls for an amount not to exceed
$798,593.
CIP and Planning Manager Nelson and City Manager Rumbelow answered questions from
Council.
Motion was made to approve the change order for the construction of an additional 1,300
+/- linear feet of 8-foot paved trail at Settlers Park with RLM EarthCoand; the acceptance of
an associated Trail Easement, City of Grapevine Permanent Hike, Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Easement with Temporary Construction Easement; and take any necessary action.
Motion: Slechta
Second: Freed
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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. No one
requested to remove any items from the consent agenda.
Item 9. Consider Ordinance No. 2025-011 reappointing Judge Alan Wayland as the City's
Municipal Court Judge to serve a two-year term beginning May 1, 2025.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Strawn recommended approval of the reappointment of Judge
Alan Wayland for a two-year term.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, APPOINTING ALAN WAYLAND AS THE
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 10. Consider the contracts to reappoint Brad Bradley and Gilland Chenault as Alternate
Municipal Judges to substitute during any temporary absence of the presiding judge.
Chief Financial Officer Strawn recommended approval of the reappointment of Brad Bradley
and Gilland Chenault as Alternate Municipal Judges for two-year terms.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Item 11. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for interactive voice response system
with DivDat, Inc. for the Utility Billing Department.
Chief Financial Officer Strawn recommended approval of the contract for an interactive
voice response system for Utility Billing for an estimated amount of $19,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 12. Consider a sole source purchase of EMS reporting license and record management
system from Imagetrend.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of the agreement for Emergency Medical
Services reporting and records management system for an amount not to exceed $17,766.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 13. Consider the purchase of personal protective equipment from North America Fire
Equipment Company, Inc. (NAFECO).
Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the purchase of personal protective equipment
for an amount not to exceed $23,844.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 14. Consider the renewal of the purchase of annual services for veterinary medical
care from Relief Services for Veterinary Practices, RSVP Services, LLC.
Police Chief Mike Hamlin recommended approval of the purchase of annual veterinary
medical care services for animals at the Grapevine Animal Shelter in an annual estimated
amount of $240,000.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 15. Consider the purchase of a 14 passenger van from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith and Public Works Director Bryan Beck
recommended approval of the purchase of a replacement passenger van for an amount not
to exceed $80,369.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 16. Consider an annual contract for the purchase of pavement marking services with
Road Master Striping, LLC.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the agreement for pavement marking
services to be purchased on an as-needed basis for an annual estimated amount of
$250,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 17. Consider the renewal of the annual contracts for concrete services with Manning
Concrete Sawing, CI Pavement, and Cut-Mor Concrete Services LLC.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the contracts for the
purchase of concrete services for an estimated amount of $900,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 18. Consider the purchase of an automatic sludge blanket sensor for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant from Cerlic Controls.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of a sensor to monitor
the Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifiers for a total amount not to exceed $23,705.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 19. Consider the purchase of lab equipment, chemicals, monitoring flow measurement
equipment and maintenance for the water and wastewater treatment system from the HACH
Company.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of lab equipment for a
total amount not to exceed $80,000. The equipment will be used for testing water and
wastewater at the plants.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 20. Consider the purchase of an EDI diffuser system for the Wastewater Treatment
Plant from Newman Regency Group.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of an EDI diffuser
system for the press holding tank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to
exceed $30,616.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Item 21. Consider the purchase of a 60hp Flygt submersible pump for the Opryland Lift
Station from Xylem Water Solutions, Inc.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of a Flygt submersible
pump for an amount not to exceed $55,850.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 22. Consider a Joint Election Agreement to provide election services and equipment
for the May 3, 2025 General Election with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator.
City Secretary Tara Brooks recommended approval of the agreement with Tarrant County
to provide election services and equipment for the May 3 election for an estimated amount
of $16,416.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 23. Consider the minutes of the April 1, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
City Secretary Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O’Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Mayor Tate called for a break at 8:40 pm. Mayor Tate reconvened the meeting at 8:48 pm.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item 24. Conditional Use Permit CU24-55 (B-K Sizzle/Office)
Chairman Larry Oliver reported the Commission denied the conditional use permit without
prejudice with a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
and deny Conditional Use Permit CU24-55 (B-K Sizzle/Office).
Motion: Freed
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 25. Conditional Use Permit CU25-08 (United Defense Tactical)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the conditional use permit with a vote
of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Permit CU25-08 (United Defense Tactical)
and Ordinance No. 2025-013.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CU25-08 TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE
PLAN CU01-17 (ORDINANCE NO. 2001-032) TO ALLOW THE
RECONFIGURATION OF THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT
6, DELETE THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 5 AND ALLOW
THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS 5 AND 6; AND MOVE THE
BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 2, TEN FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST. THIS REQUEST IS SPECIFICALLY TO ALLOW
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY AND DEFENSE CLASSES, FOR
BLOCK 1, LOT 3R, REGENCY CENTER ADDITION
(GRAPEVINE) (1505 WEST STATE HIGHWAY 114) IN A
DISTRICT ZONED “CC”, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
ZONING DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE
PLAN APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF
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ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS,
RESTRICTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN;
CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING
ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY;
DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS
AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF
THIS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 26. Zoning Change Application Z25-02 (619 South Church Street)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the zoning change with a vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Zoning Change Application Z25-02 (619 South Church Street)
and Ordinance No. 2025-014.
Motion: Freed
Second: Rogers
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O’Dell, Slechta, and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS GRANTING ZONING CHANGE Z25-02
ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE LOT 3C AND 6A, BLOCK
14, CITY OF GRAPEVINE, DESCRIBED AS BEING A TRACT
OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS (619 SOUTH
CHURCH STREET) MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY
DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE;
ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY
FROM “R-7.5”, SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO "GU”,
GOVERNMENTAL USE DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT
THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
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($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Motion: Coy
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 6th
day of May, 2025.
APPROVED:
___________________________
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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