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 July, 2025 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present:
William D. Tate
Paul Slechta
Sharron Rogers
Duff O'Dell
Leon Leal
Sean Shoppe
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
constituting a quorum, with Council Member Chris Coy being absent; and with the
following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
Matthew Boyle City Attorney
Tara Brooks City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor William D. Tate called the meeting to order at 6.45 p.m. in the City Council
Conference Room.
Item 1. City Council to discuss board and commission appointments.
City Council discussed the appointments to the Boards and Commissions. Council did
not take any action regarding the appointments at this time.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7.30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Item 2. Invocation
Pastor Jonathan Cook from First Baptist Grapevine gave the invocation.
Item 3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance
Members of Troops 7 and 168 posted the Colors and led the Pledges Allegiance.
Item 4. Citizen Comments
No one spoke during citizen comments.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 5. Terry Munoz Director from the Texas Association of Campground Owners
presented the Vinevards Campground with the 2025 Park of the Year Award.
Terry Munoz praised the Vineyards Campground and staff and presented the 2025 Park
of the Year Award to Lake Parks Manager Morgan Denny and Outdoor Programs
Supervisor Taylor Johnson who were accompanied by other Lake Parks staff.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 6. Planning Services Director to present an update to Map 2. Land Use Plan of the
Comprehensive Master Plan (Future Land Use Map).
Planning Services Director Erica Marohnic presented this item and explained the review
process that was taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate and
recommend changes to the Future Land Use Map. She then explained recommended
changes to the Northern Assessment Area.
During the presentation, at 7.42 p.m., the power in City Hall went out, including the lights
and AV system in the Council Chambers.
Following a brief discussion and the recommendation of City Attorney Matthew Boyle,
Council decided to continue with the appointments to the Boards and Commissions and
decided they would return to this item once the power returned.
Due to the loss of power there is no recording of the remaining portion of the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 7. Consider the appointments of members to the Citv's Boards and Commissions
and take anv necessary action.
City Secretary Tara Brooks announced Council's recommendations for each board.
Council voted after the appointment recommendations were announced.
The recommended appointments for the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee were
Citizens Jeff Agnew and Sherri Olsen, Municipal Employee Dee Johnson and
Veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Shipp.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
as announced.
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Motion:
O'Dell
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
The recommended appointments for the Board of Zoning Adiustment were John
Borley, Andew Muras, John Sheppard, and Jack Townsend as the Alternate Member.
One position for an Alternate Member to serve an unexpired term was to remain vacant.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Board of Zoning Adjustment as
announced.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
The recommended appointments for the Building Board of Appeals were Sergio Harris,
Shea Kirkman, Jerrold Sklar, Becky St. John, and leaving the Alternate Member position
vacant at this time.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Building Board of Appeals as
announced.
Motion: Slechta
Second: O'Dell
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
The recommended appointments for the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board were
Local Attraction Representative lain Scouller, Hotel (499 rooms or less) Representative
Jeff Babcock and Citizen Representative Fabien Goury. Citizens Kim Farbisz and Mike
Oakley were appointed to the Alternate Positions. Mayor Tate recommended Joe
Szymaszek to serve as the Chairman.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board as announced.
Motion:
Leal
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
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The recommended appointments for the Golf Course Advisory Board were Dion
Christison, Ronnie Hatley, Jonathan Wall, and Cary Khyl.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board as
announced.
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
Rogers
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
The Health Officer position was to remain vacant due to a lack of applicants. Council did
not take action on this position.
The recommended appointments for the Heritage Foundation Advisory Board were
Kimberly Hale, Frances Jensen, Stephanie Wright, and Business Owner Courtney Fray.
Mayor Tate recommended Melva Stanfield to serve as Chairman.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Heritage Foundation Advisory
Board as announced.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
The recommended appointments for the Historic Preservation Commission were
Taylor Bunn, David Ewbank, and Janice Rhoda to serve as regular members. Michael
Reeder was recommend for the Alternate Member position. Current Commission Member
Ashley Anderson Brown was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Curtis
Ratliff was the recommended appointment to fill her term to expire in 2026.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission
as announced.
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
Rogers
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
The recommended appointments for the Housing Authoritv Board of Commissioners
were Teri Rhodes -Cantu, Linda Troeger and Ron Moxom to serve as the Resident
Member.
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Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners as announced.
Motion: Rogers
Second: O'Dell
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
The recommended appointments for the Library Board were Lynda Brown, Sonia Duqua-
Miyashita, Laura Rushing, and Jennifer Blake.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Library Board as announced
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
The recommended appointments for the Parks and Recreation Board were Martin
Gutherie for Place 3, Jake Copeland for Place 4, Robyn Readicker for Place 5, Kelly
McDowell for Place 6, and Kerri Stephens for Place 7.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended Colleyville Heritage High
School student Addison Gormley and Grapevine High School student Brynley Inglis to
serve as the High School Student Ex-Officio members.
Mayor Tate recommended Christian Ross to serve as the Chairman.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board as
announced.
Motion: Slechta
Second: O'Dell
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
The recommended appointments for the Planning and Zoning Commission were
Ashley Anderson Brown and Beth Tiggelaar as Regular Members, and Gustav Kuelbs as
the 1 st Alternate and leaving the 2nd Alternate position vacant at this time.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission
as announced.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
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Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
The recommended appointments for the Senior Citizens Advisory Board were Carey
Miller, Pam Price, and Stacy Holt. Mayor Tate recommended Ric Clark to serve as
Chairman.
Motion was made to approve the appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board as
announced.
Motion:
O'Dell
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
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. No one requested to remove any items 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 8. Consider the purchase of GETAC Rugged tablets for Emergencv Medical
Services from Upstate Wholesale Supply.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown recommended approval of the purchase of rugged tablets for
EMS staff in an amount not to exceed $43,662.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 9. Consider the renewal of a contract for the Emplovee Assistance Program (EAP)
with Optum Behavioral Health.
Human Resources Director Rachel Huitt recommended approval of the renewal of the
Employee Assistant Program agreement for an estimated annual amount of $45,000.
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Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 10. Consider the renewal of a contract for vision insurance with VSP.
Human Resources Director Huitt recommended approval of the contract renewal for
employee vision insurance for estimated annual amount of $156,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 11. Consider a contract for emplovee health advocacv services with Medefv.
Human Resources Director Huitt recommended approval of a contract for employee
health advocacy services for an estimated amount of $31,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 12. Consider a contract for Life. AD&D, Lona-Term Disability, and voluntary
supplemental health plans with The Hartford.
Human Resources Director Huitt recommended approval of a contract for Life, AD&D,
Long -Term Disability and voluntary supplemental health plans for an estimated amount
of $300,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
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Item 13. Consider the purchase of replacement servers for the public computers at The
REC from Wavpoint Business Solutions.
Chief Information Officer Tessa Allberg recommended approval of the purchase of
replacement host servers for the public computers at The REC for an amount not to
exceed $31,309.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 14. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for ianitorial services with Regent
Services.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the annual contract for
janitorial services at City facilities for an estimated amount of $650,000, and at the Animal
Shelter for an annual estimated amount of $436,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 15. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for equipment rental services to Fox
Rental, Herc Rentals and Kirbv-Smith.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the contracts for
the rental of heavy equipment on an as -needed basis for an annual estimated amount of
$200,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 16. Consider the annual renewal of JustFOIA Public Information Act request
processing software from JustFOIA Inc.
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City Secretary Brooks recommended approval of the renewal of the software agreement
for processing Public Information Act requests in an annual amount of $15,588.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 17. Consider the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular Citv Council meeting.
City Secretary Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Rogers, O'Dell, Slechta, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Following the vote on the consent agenda, Council returned to Item 6
Item 6. Planning Services Director to present an update to Map 2. Land Use Plan of the
Comprehensive Master Plan (Future Land Use Map) - continued
Planning Services Director Marohnic finished answering questions from Council.
Council did not take any action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7.52 p.m
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
O'Dell
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, O'Dell, Leal and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 5tth
day of August, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
Note: The power did not come back on during the meeting therefore, there is not a
complete recording of this meeting.
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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 July, 2025 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present:
William D. Tate
Paul Slechta
Sharron Rogers
Chris Coy
Leon Leal
Sean Shope
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
constituting a quorum with Council Member Duff O'Dell being absent, and with the
following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission:
Larry Oliver
Beth Tiggelaar
Traci Hutton
Kirby Kercheval
Justin Roberts
Ashley Anderson Brown
Gustav Kuelbs
Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Alternate Member
constituting a quorum with Member Jason Parker being absent and Alternate Member
Gustav Kuelbs sitting as a voting member, and with the following members of the City
Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow
Jennifer Hibbs
Matthew C.G. Boyle
Erica Marohnic
Tara Brooks
Item 1. Executive Session
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Planning Services Director
City Secretary
Mayor William D. Tate called the meeting to order at 7.00 pm and announced the City
Council would recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed session
regarding:
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.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 7.03 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 or 551.087.
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated no action was necessary.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7.39 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Sean Shope gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 3. Conditional Use Permit CU25-26 (Principle Volkswagen of Grapevine Signage)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning and Services Director Erica Marohnic reported the applicant was requesting to
remove an existing monument sign at an existing automative dealership and add a 40-
foot tall pole sign along William D. Tate Avenue frontage, directly north of the main
entrance driveway. The subject property is located at 2351 William D. Tate Avenue and
is currently zoned as "CC", Community Commercial District.
Applicant Representative Zeynep Peterson with Principle Volkswagen of Grapevine
presented this item and answered questions from the Commission and Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing. One letter in favor of this request was provided
to the Council and Commission.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion: Tiggelaar
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Second:
Hutton
Ayes:
Oliver, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Kercheval, Roberts, Anderson Brown, Kuelbs
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 4. Conditional Use Permit CU25-28 (NBT Financial)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the applicant was requesting a conditional
use permit to allow a bank with a dual -lane drive -through in a planned commercial center.
The subject property is located at 803 East Northwest Highway and is currently zoned as
"CC", Community Commercial District.
Property Owner Gary Cantrell and applicant representative Skylar Lyle from Baird
Hampton & Brown, Inc. presented this item.
Ms. Lyle answered questions from the Commission and Council.
Lemoine Wright, 213 East College Street, Grapevine spoke in favor of this item.
There was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing
Motion:
Kercheval
Second:
Hutton
Ayes:
Oliver, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Kercheval, Roberts, Anderson Brown, Kuelbs
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
Rogers
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 5. Conditional Use Permit CU25-30 (Icon Automotive)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
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Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the applicant was requesting a conditional
use permit to allow for the application and installation of paint protection film and window
film (window tinting) in conjunction with a proposed business. The subject property is
located at 721 West State Highway 114 and is zoned "CC", Community Commercial
District.
Applicant Representative Patrick Brown presented this item and answered questions from
the Commission and Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion:
Tiggelaar
Second:
Roberts
Ayes:
Oliver, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Kercheval, Roberts, Anderson Brown, Kuelbs
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 6. Conditional Use Permit CU25-31 (Freight Forwarding)
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic reported the applicant was requesting a conditional
use permit to allow for a freight forwarding business in an existing warehouse. The subject
property is located at 800 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 300 and is currently zoned "LI", Light
Industrial District.
Applicant Owner J.T. Kim presented this item and answered questions from the
Commission and Council.
No one spoke during the public hearing and there was no correspondence to report.
Motion was made to close the public hearing
Motion:
Kercheval
Second:
Hutton
Ayes:
Oliver, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Kercheval, Roberts, Anderson Brown, Kuelbs
Nays:
None
Approved:
7-0
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Motion was made to close the public hearing.
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
Coy
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 7. Zoning Ordinance Amendment AM24-05 proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Zoninq Ordinance (82-73): same being Appendix D of the Code of
Ordinances relative to secondary structures, including requirements for their size, location
and height.
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning Services Director Marohnic requested this item be tabled to the August 19, 2025
Joint Meeting.
Motion was made to table the public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment AM24-05
to the August 19, 2025 Joint Meeting.
Motion: Hutton
Second: Tiggelaar
Ayes: Oliver, Tiggelaar, Hutton, Kercheval, Roberts, Anderson Brown, Kuelbs
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Motion was made to table the public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment AM24-05
to the August 19, 2025 Joint Meeting.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
The Planning and Zoning Commission recessed to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Conference Room, Second Floor, to consider published agenda items.
City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to consider published
business.
Item 8. Citizen Comments
Valerie Shoup, 6939 Winterwood Lane, Dallas provided information on the Texas Pace
Authority, a non-profit organization related to the implementation of PACE -funded clean
energy projects.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item 9. Consider Ordinance No. 2025-035 amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances
Chapter 23 Traffic, Article V Parking, Section 23-63 No Parking Zones: Restricted Parking
Zones: No Standing Zones: No Stopping Zones: prohibiting parking on the north side of
Wvnn Lane, and take anv necessary action.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck presented this item requesting approval of an
ordinance to prohibit parking on the north side of Wynn Lane between Hall Johnson Road
and Weddle Drive.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2025-035 amending the Grapevine Code
of Ordinances Chapter 23 Traffic, Article V Parking, Section 23-63 No Parking Zones;
Restricted Parking Zones; No Standing Zones; No Stopping Zones; prohibiting parking
on the north side of Wynn Lane, and take any necessary action.
Motion: Coy
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23 TRAFFIC,
ARTICLE V PARKING, SECTION 23-63 NO PARKING
ZONES; AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF TRAFFIC
REGULATION SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
($200.00); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 10. Consider Ordinance No. 2025-036 revising the franchise agreement with
Republic Services by adding Tuesdav to the current Wednesdav schedule for bulk, clean
brush, and vard waste collection, and take anv necessary action.
Public Works Director Beck presented this item and answered questions from Council.
The proposed change includes brush and bulk pickup on the north side of the City on
Tuesdays and the south side of the City on Wednesdays. The new pickup schedule will
be effective September 1, 2025.
Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2025-036 revising the franchise agreement
with Republic Services by adding Tuesday to the current Wednesday schedule for bulk,
clean brush, and yard waste collection, and take any necessary action.
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Motion:
Coy
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE 95-35, AS
AMENDED, THE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT; ALLOWING FOR CLEAN BRUSH AND YARD
WASTE DIVERSION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 11. Consider the proposal by Gravbar Electric Companv Inc. for the installation of
the emergencv Generator and associated electrical services at the Water Treatment Plant,
Ordinance No. 2025-037 to appropriate the funds, and take anv necessary action.
Public Works Director Beck presented this item to Council requesting authorization to
install the emergency generator and transfer switches as well as to relocate the service
lines to the new generator for an amount of $2,616,764, which includes a 5% contingency
for a rounded total of $2,750,000. The City is already in possession of the generator.
Motion was made to approve proposal by Graybar Electric Company Inc. for the
installation of the emergency generator and associated electrical services at the Water
Treatment Plant, Ordinance No. 2025-037 to appropriate the funds, and take any
necessary action.
Motion:
Slechta
Second:
Rogers
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $2,750,000 IN THE UTILITY
ENTERPRISE FUND; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Tate announced that City Council would consider the recommendations of the
Planning and Zoning Commission next.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Item 20. Conditional Use Permit CU25-26 (Principle Volkswagen of Grapevine Signage)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the conditional use permit with a
vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Permit CU25-26 (Principle Volkswagen of
Grapevine Signage) and Ordinance No. 2025-038.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
Rogers
Approved:
5-1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-038
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CU25-26 TO ALLOW FOR A 40-FOOT POLE SIGN,
FOR BLOCK 1, LOT 1R, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
GRAPEVINE ADDITION (2351 WILLIAM D. TATE AVENUE)
IN A DISTRICT ZONED "CC", COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN
APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF 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 21. Conditional Use Permit CU25-28 (NBT Financial)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the conditional use permit with a
vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Permit CU25-28 (NBT Financial) and
Ordinance No. 2025-039.
Motion:
Rogers
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
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Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-039
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CU25-28 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
BANK WITH A DUAL -LANE DRIVE -THROUGH IN A
PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTER FOR BLOCK 1, LOT
4R1, OPRYLAND SECOND ADDITION (803 EAST
NORTHWEST HIGHWAY) IN A DISTRICT ZONED "CC",
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN APPROVED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF 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 22. Conditional Use Permit CU25-30 (Icon Automotive)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission approved the conditional use permit with a
vote of 7-0.
Motion was made to approve Conditional Use Permit CU25-30 (Icon Automotive) and
Ordinance No. 2025-040.
Motion: Leal
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-040
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ISSUING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CU25-30 TO ALLOW FOR THE APPLICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF PAINT PROTECTION FILM AND
WINDOW FILM (WINDOW TINTING) IN CONJUNCTION
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WITH A PROPOSED BUSINESS FOR BLOCK 1, LOT 2,
CINEMARK ADDITION (721 WEST STATE HIGHWAY 114)
IN A DISTRICT ZONED "CC", COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN
APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF 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 23. Conditional Use Permit CU25-31 (Freight Forwarding)
Chairman Oliver reported the Commission denied the conditional use permit with a vote
of 7-0.
Motion was made to deny Conditional Use Permit CU25-31 (Freight Forwarding).
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 to deny
Mayor Tate announced City Council would continue with the remaining agenda in the
published order.
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. No one requested to remove any items from consent.
Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to
implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
Item 12. Consider Resolution No. 2025-008 suspending a proposed rate increase by
Oncor Deliverv.
City Manager Rumbelow recommended approval of the resolution to suspend Oncor
Delivery's proposed rate increase of 12.3% for residential rates and a 51 % increase in
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street lighting rates. The proposed resolution suspends the July 31, 2025 effective date
to allow the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to evaluate the filing and to
determine future action.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE JULY 31, 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
COMPANY'S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT
THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO
ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING
COOPERATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF
CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR TO HIRE LEGAL AND
CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE
COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION
AND APPEALS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL
FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 13. Consider the purchase of a ViewSonic Video Wall and AV Svstem for the REC
from Imagenet Consulting LLC.
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended approval of the purchase of a
projector system in Stewart Hall at The REC for a total amount not to exceed $58,979.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 14. Consider an annual contract for law enforcement equipment and services with
Axon Enterprises, Inc.
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Police Chief Mike Hamlin recommended approval of the purchase of a DRONE, a robot
and a pole camera in the amount of $29,802.11.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 15. Consider the purchase of kitchen cabinets and counter tops for Fire Station 5
from Ware Brothers Remodeling.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown and Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the
purchase of new cabinets and counter tops for the kitchen at Fire Station 5 for an amount
not to exceed $44,750.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 16. Consider ratification of the emergencv purchase replacement of a signal pole at
Stone Mvers Parkwav and State Highwav 360 from Durable Specialties, Inc.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of a signal pole,
signal heads, span cable, traffic control and emergency mobilization for a total amount
not to exceed $24,938.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 17. Consider ratification of an action to enter into a license agreement to construct,
operate and maintain a road (Fairwav Drive) at Grapevine Lake. Texas with the U.S. Armv
Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the ratification of the license
agreement to allow for the wider footprint of Fairway Drive with a fee of $1,660.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion: Coy
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Second: Shope
Ayes: Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Item 18. Consider an Interlocal Agreement for a rehabilitation and resurfacing proiect on
Rolling Hills Lane with Tarrant Countv.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the
rehabilitation and resurfacing project on Rolling Hills Lane for an estimated amount of
$85,000. Tarrant County will provide labor and equipment. The City will pay for materials,
one-half of fuel costs, traffic control and other miscellaneous items.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
Item 19. Consider an Interlocal Agreement for a rehabilitation and resurfacing proiect on
Redbud Lane with Tarrant Countv.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the
rehabilitation and resurfacing project on Redbud Lane for an estimated amount of
$85,000. Tarrant County will provide labor and equipment. The City will pay for materials,
one-half of fuel costs, traffic control and other miscellaneous items.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Shope
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
Nays:
None
Approved:
6-0
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8.39 p.m.
Motion:
Coy
Second:
Slechta
Ayes:
Tate, Slechta, Rogers, Coy, Leal, and Shope
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 5th
day of August, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
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