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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council and the Grapevine 4B Economic Development Corporation Board of the
City of Grapevine, Texas met in Executive Session on this the 14th day of September,
2010 at 6:25 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main
Street, with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayorl413 President
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem/413vice President
Sharron Spencer Council Member/4B Board Member
Darlene Freed Council Memberl413 Board Member
Mike Lease Council Memberl413 Board Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Chris Reyher Board Member
Martin Honeycutt Board Member
Matt Carnes Board Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
Doug Connor Assistant City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Tate announced the City Council and Grapevine 4B Economic Development
Corporation Board 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 or
expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development
negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code.
Upon the City Council reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate
asked if there was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager
Bruno Rumbelow requested authorization to enter into an Economic Development and
Incentive Agreement with Grapevine Equity Partners in an amount notto exceed$750,000
pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code. He stated the 4B Economic
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Development Corporation Board had voted to approve the economic development and
incentive agreement.
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
approve the economic development and inventive agreement as recommended. The
motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Note: The City Council continued with Regular 4B Board meeting, the Crime Control and
Prevention District meeting and the Regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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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 14th
day of September, 2010 at 6:48 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200
South Main Street, with the following members present to-wit-
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following. members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
Doug Connor Assistant City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
John McGrane Administrative Services Director
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
ITEM 1. ORDINANCE, ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011_ BUDGET
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow stated the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget remains the
same as was presented in the September 7 public hearing. The following was presented
at the September 7 meeting.
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 (FY2011) responds to the Council's
priorities and represents a continuing commitment to prudent fiscal management while
providing essential services to the community. The service levels remain consistent and
there will not be any increase in utility rates. The proposed tax rate for FY2011 is $0.35
per $100.00 valuation that remains the same as last year and the "pay as you go" policy
will remain in effect. The proposed budget is $6.1 million less than the current year's
budget. There are no changes to benefits or premiums and there are no new positions
proposed for the next fiscal year as there were 12.4 full time positions eliminated from the
proposed budget.
The budget contains fund expenditures in the following amounts:
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General Fund $49,308,083
Utility Enterprise Fund 20,187,441
Debt Service Fund 12,049,638
Convention &Visitors Bureau Fund 16,669,750
Lake Enterprise Fund 3,150,072
Streets & Drainage Capital Projects 2,310,598
Permanent Street Maintenance Fund. 1,356,000
General Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund 987,160
Utility Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund 750,000
Stormwater Drainage Fund 2,067,869
Lake Parks Fund 1,515,363
Water and Wastewater System Capital Projects 3,762,844
4B Fund 7,761,301
Crime Control & Prevention District Fund 12,237,027
Buildings & Facilities Capital Projects 7,592,480
Traffic Improvements Capital Projects 1,397,820
Capital Equipment Acquisitions 2,117,457
The current year's budget will end with a 20% fund balance and the proposed FY2011
budget will have an ending fund balance representing 20%of total budgeted expenditures.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to adopt the
ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget as presented. The motion prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-47
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, 2010AND ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2011; 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 AD VALOREM TAX RATE
City Manager Bruno Rumbelow recommended approval of an ordinance setting the Fiscal
Year 2010-2011 ad valorem tax rate at $0.3500 per $100.00 valuation apportioned as
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follows: General Fund, a tax rate of $0.1346 per $100.00 value and Debt Service, a tax
rate of $0.2154 per $100.00 value.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to adopt
the ordinance as presented setting the ad valorem tax rate at $0.3500 per $100.00
valuation. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-48
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,
SETTING THE ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2010;
LEVYING TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2010 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 EMERGENCYAND PROVIDINGAN
EFFECTIVE DATE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 21 st day of
September, 2010 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
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM 1. DISCUSS AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 20 STREETS SIDEWALKS AND
OTHER PUBLIC WAYS RIGHTS OF WAY AND POLITICAL SIGNS
Development Services Director Scott Williams reviewed proposed amendments to the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 20 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Ways,
Section 20-13.1 Signs on Rights of Way and Section 20-39.12 relative to political signs.
He noted that rights of way in front of single family homes in variable, therefore, Staff has
historically taken no action on political signs in front of residential properties. It is
recommended that political signs be allowed in the right of way only to coincide with early
voting.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ITEM 2. DISCUSS AMENDMENTS APPENDIX D SECTION 60 SIGN
REGULATIONS
Development Services Director Williams reviewed proposed amendments to the Grapevine
Code of Ordinances, Appendix D, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 60 Sign
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Regulations relative to electronic message signs and elevated display areas in car
dealerships. He reviewed proposed amendments that would allow electronic signs that
change more often than every fifteen (15) seconds with specific conditions and noted that
any signage requires a permit be issued.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ITEM 3. MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Administrative Services Director John McGrane presented the monthly financial update
through August 2010, noting that revenues are continuing on a downward trend. To date
revenues are $46.2 million and expenditures at $46.1 million. He noted that sales taxes
are up significantly from July and the mixed beverage taxes are moving up. He
commented that due to the economy, hotel occupancy fluctuates monthly. He stated that
the City's unemployment rate is at 6.3%which is still below the national average of 9.5%.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the workshop at 6:52 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Executive Session on this the 21 st
day of September, 2010 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
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease. Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 or
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 Bruno Rumbelow
stated there was no action necessary relative to conference with City Manager and Staff
under Section 551.087, Texas Government Code.
NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in
the City Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 8:21 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council and the Planning &Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas
met in Regular Joint Session on this the 21 st day of September, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,with the following members
of the City Council present to-wit-
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the Planning &Zoning Commission:
Larry Oliver Chairman
Herbert Fry Vice Chairman
Betty "BJ" Wilson Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Gary Martin Member
Beth Tiggelaar Member
Wayne Szot Alternate
Elaine Martin Alternate
constituting a quorum,with Commissioner Jim Fechter absent,with the following members
of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Martin delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-20
PLUCKERS-GRAPEVINE LP
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Albert Triplett advised that Conditional Use Application CU 10-20 had been filed by
Pluckers-Grapevine LP requesting a conditional use permit to amend the site plan
approved by Ordinance No. 94-83 for outside dining, outdoor speakers and two pole signs
on property located at 1709 Cross Roads Drive. The subject property is zoned "CC"
Community Commercial District Regulations. An interior remodel is proposed for the
complete demolition of the second floor area of the restaurant and the addition of a
screened patio on the east side of the building to accommodate 142 patrons. There will be
televisions throughout the dining area with ten on the patio. Eight parking spaces will be
removed to create the patio area, but the elimination of the second floor has reduced the
overall occupant load of the building. The new concept is for 465 persons (including patio
dining)with a parking requirement of 155 spaces that has been provided_
Mr. Sean Greenberg requested favorable consideration of the application noting the
restaurant's goal is to be a family oriented/sports enthusiasts, casual dining facility.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of outside speakers and volume and the 20 foot
pole sign. Mr. Greenberg responded there would be 10 outdoor speakers and the volume
would never be above 80-85 decibels. He stated that due to the layout of the property,the
pole sign would be necessary for restaurant identity.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and City Secretary Huff reported the Council and Commission had been copied the
one letter against and the one letter of support for the application.
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Martin, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Martin, Tiggelaar& Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fechter
Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-22
GAYLORD TEXAN HOTEL
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
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Planner Triplett advised that Conditional Use Application CU10-22 had been filed by
Gaylord Texan Hotel requesting a conditional use permit to amend Ordinance No. 200945
for temporary signage, a banner sign (eight feet high and 235 feet long)on the construction
fence, for the resort pool/event area located at the northeast corner of the Gaylord Trail
and State Highway 26 intersection. The sign would remain in place until construction is
completed and the fence removed, projected to be no later than the end of March, 2011.
The subject property is located at 1000 Gaylord Trail and is zoned "PCD" Planned
Commerce Development District.
Ms. Angela Mitchum requested favorable consideration of the application.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Fry, seconded by Commissioner Hotelling, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Martin, Tiggelaar& Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fechter
Council Member Lease, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 3. PUBLIC HEARING, HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL10-05
MR.. ERIC EICHER
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Triplett reported Historic Landmark Subdistrict HL10-05 had been filed by Mr. Eric
Eicher requesting a historic landmark subdistrict overlay for the Koonce-Simmons House
located at 305 Smith Street. The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the
preservation criteria for the subject property addressing such issues as setbacks,
driveways, parking, exterior finishes and other architectural embellishments to preserve the
historic integrity of the property.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
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Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Martin, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Martin, Tiggelaar& Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fechter
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 4. PUBLIC HEARING, HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT_HL10-06
MR. TIMOTHY.ROST
Mayor Tate declared the public bearing open.
Planner Triplett reported Historic Landmark Subdistrict HL10-06 had been filed by
Mr.Timothy Rost requesting a historic landmark subdistrict overlay for the property located
at 414 East Texas Street. The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the preservation
criteria for the subject property addressing such issues as setbacks, driveways, parking,
exterior finishes and other architectural embellishments to preserve the historic integrity of
the property.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Szot, seconded by Commissioner Hotelling, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Fry, Wilson, Hotelling, Martin, Tiggelaar& Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fechter
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, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
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Mayor Tate announced the Planning &Zoning Commission would recess to the Planning&
Zoning Conference Room to consider published business.
The City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to consider published
business.
ITEM 5. PUBLIC HEARING AMEND CHAPTER 12 HEALTH AND SANITATION OIL
AND GAS WELL DRILLING, FRAC PONDS
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Development Services Director Scott Williams requested approval of the ordinance relative
to the proposed amendments to the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Health
and Sanitation, Oil and Gas Well Drilling thatwould allowfracturing fluid pits to be removed
within nine months following the fracturing of the first well and allow frac ponds to remain in
place during continuous drilling/fracturing of wells, provided that no more than nine months
passes between the fracturing of the previous well.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to speak regarding the proposed amendments.
No one wished to speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to close
the public hearing_ The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Abstain: Spencer
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Spencer,to approve the
ordinance as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Abstain: Spencer
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-49
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF
ORDINANCES CHAPTER 12 HEALTH AND SANITATION,
ARTICLE VII, OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING, REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH SEPARATE
OFFENCE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY
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DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 6. ORDINANCE,APPROVEATMOS ENERGY MID-TEX RATE SETTLEMENT
Assistant City Manager Jennifer Hibbs recommended approval of an ordinance approving
the Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Rate Settlement. The original rate request was for$70.2 million
and after consultants working on behalf of the cities served by Atmos reviewed the
increase request, it was found that $21 million is justifiable. The executive committee of
the cities served by Atmos and Atmos representatives reached a settlement of$27 million.
The average cost of the settlement to ratepayers is $1.40 for the average residential
customer.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks reported the Utility Committee had reviewed the proposed
ordinance and recommended approval of the settlement.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart,to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-50
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE,TEXAS,("CITY")APPROVING A NEGOTIATED
RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING
COMMITTEE ("ACSC" OR "STEERING COMMITTEE") AND
ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION ("ATMOS MID-
TEX" OR "COMPANY") REGARDING THE COMPANY'S
THIRD RATE REVIEW MECHANISM ("RRM") FILING IN ALL
CITIES EXERCISING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION;
DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE;
REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE CITIES'
REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; ADOPTING
TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS
CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT AND
FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED
TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE; APPROVING
ATMOS MID-TEX'S PROOF OF REVENUES; EXTENDING
THE RRM PROCESS FOR TWO CYCLES AND ADOPTING A
NEW RRM TARIFF; RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING COST RECOVERY FOR A
STEEL SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM;
ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS
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ACT; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND REQUIRING
DELIVERY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND
THE STEERING COMMITTEE'S LEGAL COUNSEL.
ITEM 7. ORDINANCE,AMEND CHAPTER 23, TRAFFIC SPEED LIMITS, SCHOOL
ZONES
Deputy Director of Public Works Stan Laster recommended approval of an ordinance
amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 23 Traffic, Section 23-27 Speed
Limits—Schedules of Additional School Zones to change school zone timings to match the
revised Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District(GCISD) bell schedule to allow
for school zones to be in effect when school flashers are activated.
Discussion ensued relative to having adequate signage in school zones. Mr. Laster stated
Staff would review school zones signage.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-51
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 23 TRAFFIC, SECTION 23-27
SPEED LIMITS - SCHEDULES OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOL
ZONES, ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTIONS 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 6701d,
UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS,
UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC
INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE ASSET
OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION
OF TRAFFIC REGULATION SIGNS; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF
FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS
OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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ITEM 8. ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 23 TRAFFIC, PARKING ZONES
Deputy Director of Public Works Laster recommended approval of an ordinance amending
the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 23 Traffic, Section 23-63 No Parking Zones to
establish parallel parking and prohibit truck parking on portions of Hanover Drive and
Municipal Way.
Discussion ensued relative to allowing parallel parking on Hanover Drive.
Council Member Spencer made a motion to allow parking on Hanover Drive with the
provision of no parking 50 feet from the corner and parking only after 6 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Following deliberation, Council Member Spencer amended her motion to allow parking on
Hanover Drive with the provision of no parking 40 feet from the corner and to prohibit truck
parking on Hanover Drive and Municipal Way. Council Member Freed offered a second to
the motion which prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-52
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23 TRAFFIC,
SECTION 23-63 RELATIVE TO NO PARKING ZONES,
RESTRICTED 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) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS
OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 9. RESOLUTIONS, APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS, TARRANT
COUNTY. HOSPITAL DISTRICT, TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
DISTRICT, TARRANT COUNTY
Administrative Services Director John McGrane recommended approval of three
resolutions approving interlocal agreements between the City of Grapevine and Tarrant
County Hospital District, Tarrant County College District and Tarrant County relative to Tax
Increment Finance District No. 1. Beginning on or before June 1, 2010 on an annual basis
and after receipt by the City of all TI F allocations,the City agrees to review the accounts for
TIF No. 1. If excess funds are available to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the TIF
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fund, the City agrees to refund all three entities current contribution up to 100% of the
amount paid.
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve the
three resolutions as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT CONCERNING
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT CONCERNING
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
TARRANT COUNTY CONCERNING TAX INCREMENT
FINANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
CONSENT AGENDA
The next order of business for the City Council was to consider 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. Council Member
Stewart removed Item 10 Resolution, Notice of Intention, Issue Certificates of Obligation.
The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed after Item 17,
ITEM 10. _RESOLUTION, NOTICE OF INTENTION,_ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION
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Administrative Services Director McGrane recommended approval of a resolution directing
publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2010 in the amount of$500,000.00 for the expenditure of funds related
to the Lake Parks Improvements and repealing Resolution No. 2010-27.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Abstain: Stewart
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-31
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION, SERIES 2010 AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 11. Approve Adopt-An-Area Agreements
Parks & Recreation Board of Directors and Parks & Recreation Director recommended
approval of Adopt-An-Area Agreements with Ebby Halliday for a portion of State Highway
26;Allen Family for a portion of Grapevine-Euless Road; and Demmilee Video Productions
for a portion of the shoreline at Grapevine Lake and the Davis Family for a portion of
Shady Brook Drive.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 12. Renew Bid 291-2007 Various Aggregate Materials Annual Contract
Public Works Director recommended approval of the renewal of Bid 291-2007 Various
Aggregate Materials Annual Contract to TXI, Inc.; Hanson Aggregates; U.S. Silica; Big
Sandy Sand, and Top Way Properties.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 13. Renew Bid 258-2006 Paving Fabric Contract
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Public Works Director recommended approval of the renewal of Bid 258-2006 Paving
Fabric Contract to Hanes Geo Components as primary contractor.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 14. Approve Purchase, Photovoltaic Kilowatt System, Water Treatment Plant
Public Works Director recommended approval of the purchase of a Photovoltaic kilowatt
system for the Water Treatment Plant from Helio's Electric under an Energy Conservation
Grant from the Department of Energy.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 15. Approve, Purchase Uninterruptible Power Supplies;_Traffic Signals
Public Works Director recommended approval of the purchase of Uninterruptible Power
Supplies for Traffic Signals from Paradigm Traffic System in an amount not to exceed
$134,887.00.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 16. Award Bid 316-2010 Traffic Conduit Installation Contract
Public Works Director recommended approval of the award of Bid 346-2010 Traffic
Conduit Installation Contract to Multiple Cable Systems.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 17. Consideration of Minutes
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City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the September 7, 2010 City
Council meetings as published.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 18. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-20 PLUCKERS-GRAPEVINE LP
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of
Conditional Use Application CU 10-20 filed by Pluckers-Grapevine LP granting a conditional
use permit to amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 94-83 for outside dining,
outdoor speakers and two pole signs on property located at 1709 Cross Roads Drive.
Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to accept the
Commission's recommendation and approve the ordinance granting the conditional use
permit. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-53
AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 48 OF ORDINANCE
N O. 82-73, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO
KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE, BY
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU10-20 TO
AMEND THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO.
94-83 FOR A RESTAURANT WITH OUTSIDE DINING,
OUTDOOR SPEAKERS, AND TWO POLE SIGNS, IN A
DISTRICT ZONED "CC" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT REGULATIONS 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
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DOLLARS ($2,000.00)AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL
BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR
ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 19 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-22 GAYLORD TEXAN HOTEL
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of
Conditional Use Application CU 10-22 filed by Gaylord Texan Hotel granting a conditional
use permit to amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2009-45 for temporary
signage for the resort pool/event area. The subject property is located at 1000 Gaylord
Trail and. is zoned "PCD" Planned Commerce Development District.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the ordinance granting the conditional use
permit. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 201054
AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 48 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 82-73, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO
KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE, BY
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CU1022 TO
AMEND THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO.
2009-45 FOR A HOTEL, CONVENTION CENTER AND A
POOLIWATERPARK COMPLEX, FOR TEMPORARY
SIGNAGE FOR THE RESORT POOL/EVENT AREA IN A
DISTRICT ZONED "PCD" PLANNED COMMERCE
DEVELOPMENT 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)AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL
BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR
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ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 20. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL10-05 MR. ERIC EICHER
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of
Historic Landmark Subdistrict HL10-05 filed by Mr. Eric Eichergranting a historic landmark
subdistrict overlay for the Koonce-Simmons House located at 305 Smith Street.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to
accept the Commission's recommendation and approve the ordinance granting the historic
landmark subdistrict overlay. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-55
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL10-05 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (APPENDIX"D"OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 62B, ABSTRACT 422,
WILLIAM DOOLEY SURVEY AND MORE SPECIFICALLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT ZONED °R-7.5"
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE KOONCE-SIMMONS
HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES;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 ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE, AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS
OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 21. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
HISTORIC LANDMARK SUBDISTRICT HL10-06 MR. TIMOTHY ROST
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Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of
Historic Landmark Subdistrict HL10-06 fled by Mr. Timothy Rost granting a historic
landmark subdistrict overlay for the property located at 414 East Texas Street.
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the ordinance granting the historic
landmark subdistrict overlay. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-56
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DESIGNATING A HISTORIC
LANDMARK SUBDISTICT HL10-06 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 39 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82-73 (AP PPENDIX"D"OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES), DESIGNATING THE AREA
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT A, RAWLS AND DALTON
ADDITION, WILLIAM DOOLEY SURVEY AND MORE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IN A DISTRICT
ZONED"R-7.5"SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF HISTORIC DISTRICT
DESIGN GUIDELINES; 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 ($2,000.00) FOR
EACH OFFENSE, AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH
AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 8:21 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 5th day of October, 2010.
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APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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