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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 16th day of
November, 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. MONTHLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Administrative Services Director John McGrane presented the monthly financial update
through October, 2010, noting that the overall revenues are down from last year, but this.is
the first month of the new fiscal year. He noted that sales taxes continue to be trending
upward. He commented that due to the economy, hotel occupancy continues to fluctuate
monthly. He noted staff would be tracking seven restaurants' sales tax history to follow any
impact from the funnel road project in the future. He stated that the City's unemployment
rate is at approximately 6.5% which is still below the state and national averages.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ITEM 2. LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK FOR 2011
Lobbyist Fred Hill discussed the upcoming Legislative session and the City's proposed
Legislative agenda for 2011. Mr. Hill has met individually with department heads and taken
suggestions from City Council Members via the City Manager's office. He briefed the City
Council regarding some of the proposed legislation for the upcoming year.
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City Manager Rumbelow advised that any input from the Council will be incorporated into
the draft legislative agenda and then presented at the December 7fh Council meeting for
formal approval.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to adjourn
the workshop at 7:03 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 21st day of December, 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 16th
day of November, 2010 at 6:45 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 7:03 p.m.
ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding:
(A) pending or contemplated litigation relative to consultation with City Attorney to receive
legal advice regarding Matthew Petrie pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) and (2), Texas
Government Code;
(B) real property relative to right-of-way acquisition of parcels at State Highway 26 and
Highway 114 pursuant to Section 551.071, 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 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
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stated there was no action necessary relative to pending or contemplated litigation; real
property or conference with City Manager and Staff under Sections 551.071 (1) and (2),
551.072 or 551.087, Texas Government Code.
NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in
the City Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 8:14 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 21 st day of December, 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 16th day of November, 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
Betty "BJ" Wilson Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jim Fechter Member
Gary Martin Member
Beth Tiggelaar Member
Wayne Szot Alternate
constituting a quorum, with Vice Chairman Herb Fry and Alternate Elaine Martin 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 7:34 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Tiggelaar delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-28
GRAPEVINE FORD
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Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Albert Triplett reported Conditional Use Application CU10-28 had been filed by
Grapevine Ford requesting a conditional use permit to amend the site plan approved by
Ordinance 2009-58 to enlarge the new car sales building (2,115 square feet) and the
service department(10,056 square feet). The subject property is located at 801 East State
Highway 114 and is zoned "PCD° Planned Commerce Development.
Mr. Steve Lowe 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 Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Hotelling, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Tiggelaar& Szot
Nays: None
Absent` Fry & E. Martin
Council Member Lease, seconded by Council Member Coy, 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 CU10-29 GREAT
WOLF LODGE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Triplett advised that Conditional Use Application CU 10-29 had been filed by Great
Wolf Lodge requesting a conditional use permit to amend the site plan approved by
Ordinance No. 2008-50, as amended, for the addition of an outdoor pavilion(2,800 square
feet) in conjunction with the hotel and water park. The subject property is located at 100
Great Wolf Drive and is zoned "CC Community Commercial District Regulations.
Mr. George Lockhart requested favorable consideration of the application.
Commissioner Szot questioned.the hours of operation. Mr. Lockhart responded that the
"hibernation hours" are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak. City Secretary Huff advised the Council and Commission had been copied the one
letter of concern.
Commissioner Szot, seconded by Commissioner Fechter, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Tiggelaar & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & E. Martin
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 3. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU10-10 COWBOY
HERITAGE CHURCH
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planner Triplett advised that Special Use Application SU10-10 had been filed by Mr. Mike
Morris/Cowboy Heritage Church requesting a special use permit for a church in a non-
residential zoning district. The subject property is located at 701 East Dallas Road and is
zoned "LI" Light Industrial District. The proposed site will utilize an existing 2,672 square
foot building, seating 93 people and providing 31 parking spaces. if approved, it will be the
first reading of an ordinance as the application will go before the Board of Zoning
Adjustments as the application requires approval of various exceptions to lot depth and
open space.
Mr. Russell Kidd requested favorable consideration of the application.
There was discussion of how long the church would utilize the facility. Mr. Kidd responded
that with the growth over the past two years, they anticipate that they will eventually move
to a larger facility.
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 of support.
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner G. Martin, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, G. Martin, Tiggelaar & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & E. Martin
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Coy, 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
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 4. PRESENTATIONS, SMOKE FREE ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
Assistant City Manager Jennifer Hibbs stated that the Smoke Free Essay contest was
entered by over 800 students in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.The
objective of the contest was to educate youth on substance abuse. She then introduced
the students that read their award winning "Smoke Free Essays". Representing the high
school division was: T. J. Lloyd; representing the elementary school division was: Miles
Chen and the middle school winner was not present: Isabell Borgman.
Mayor Tate then presented the students with a framed copy of their winning essay.
ITEM 5. PRESENTATION, "CHAMPIONS IN HEALTH WORKPLACE WELLNESS"
AWARD
Risk Manager Dan Hambrick presented Mayor Tate the "Champions in Health Workplace
Wellness" award and a $500 check as presented to the City by The Health Industry
Council of the North Texas Region. The City was recognized as the best new city in 2010
to implement health and wellness programs in the work place.
ITEM 5A. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Mr. Clarence Moller, 3612 Lakeridge Drive, expressed his appreciation to the City Council
for introducing the Bicycle Friendly Program to the citizens of Grapevine. He reviewed
some points that he believes will benefit the community. increase in property values,
improve health, air quality and lessen the impact of automobiles on the community.
ITEM 6. AUTHORIZE EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES CONTRACT
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Deputy Fire Chief Mark Ashmead recommended approval of renewing the annual contract
with Dr. Roy Yamada, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. to provide EMS medical director services for the
Grapevine Fire Department in the amount of $21,000.00.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 7. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
City Secretary Huff recommended approval of the minutes of the November 2, 2010 City
Council meetings as published.
Motion by Council Member Coy, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 8. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-28 GRAPEVINE FORD
Development Services Director Scott Williams reported the Planning &Zoning Commission
voted 7-0 for approval of Conditional Use Application CU10-28 filed by Grapevine Ford
granting a conditional use permit to amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2009-
58 to enlarge the new car sales building and the service department. The subject property
is located at 801 East State Highway 114 and is zoned "PCD" Planned Commerce
Development.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Coy, 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. 2010-65
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 CU10-28 BY
AMENDING THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY ORDINANCE
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NO. 2009-58 FOR AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP 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
ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 9. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU10-29 GREAT WOLF LODGE
Development Services Director Williams reported the Planning & Zoning Commission
voted 7-0 for approval of Conditional Use Application CU10-29 filed by Great Wolf Lodge
granting a conditional use permitto amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2008-
50, as amended, for the addition of an outdoor pavilion. The subject property is located at
100 Great Wolf Drive and is zoned "CC" Community Commercial District Regulations.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, 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. 2010-66
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 CU10-29 TO
AMEND THE SITE PLAN APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO.
2008-50 WITH A HOTEL AND WATER PARK FOR THE
ADDITION OF AN OUTDOOR PAVILION IN A DISTRICT
ZONED "CC" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN
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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 ON
WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 10. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU10-10 COWBOY HERITAGE CHURCH
Development Services Director Williams reported the Planning & Zoning Commission
voted 7-0 for approval of Special Use Application SU10-10 filed by Mr. Mike Morris/Cowboy
Heritage Church granting a special use permit for a church in a non-residential zoning
district. The subject property is located at 701 East Dallas Road and is zoned "LI" Light
Industrial District.
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the first reading of the ordinance granting
the special use permit. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 11. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
PRELIMINARY PLAT LOTS1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, W. B. TRIGGGROCE_RY
ADDITION
Development Services Director Williams reported the Planning & Zoning Commission
voted 7-0 for approval of the Statement of Findings and the preliminary plat of Lots 1 and
2, Block 1, W. B. Trigg Grocery Addition. The 0.71 acre property is being platted for the
existing buildings and is located at 623 and 701 East Dallas Road.
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the.
preliminary plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, W. B. Trigg Grocery Addition. The motion
prevailed by the following vote-
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Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 12. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
FINAL PLAT LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PENNINGTON ADDITION
Development Services Director Williams reported the Planning & Zoning Commission
voted 7-0 for approval of the Statement of Findings and the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1,
Pennington Addition. The one acre site is being platted to construct a single family
residence. The property is located at 3039 Parr Lane.
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the final
plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Pennington Addition. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 8:14 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 21 st day of December, 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 7th
day of December, 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
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:35 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 Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at $:17 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 21 st day of December, 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 Regular Session on this the 7th
day of December, 2010 at 7:30 p.m, in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200
South Main Street, with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem
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
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM 1. DESTINATION SHUTTLE YEAR END SUMMARY
Convention &Visitors Bureau Director P. W. McCallum presented the Destination Shuttle
year end report. He summarized the Mission Statement by stating that the Grapevine
Visitors Shuttle program recognizes the importance of access from accommodations and
DFW International Airport visitors to Grapevine's shopping, dining, family attractions and
entertainment venues. The shuttle program is an additional sales tool for leisure and
convention group business and bolsters the economic developments of the City. The initial
startup of the program was on November 27, 2009,with complimentary fares until March 5,
2010, $5/person or$10/family per day,with four routes being implemented within the City.
Mr. McCallum noted that outstanding comments had been received from the Grapevine
stakeholders, as well as from visitor surveys completed by guests from various states and
countries. The average economic impact per shuttle guest is $122.70 for a total of
$2,311,363 by 37,675 riders. He reported the promotional value has been estimated at
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$1,776,000 for rolling billboards and $240,000 for stationary billboards. The revenue from
March through November was$68,358.00,with the balance of the revenues made up from
Convention & Visitors Bureau funds and the 4B Transit tax. The average monthly
expenses are $31,200.00.
Mr. McCallum recognized Mr. George Kakos, Ms. Eloise Koehn and Ms. Marcy Roitman
Boothe for their exceptional work in getting the shuttle system operational.
City Council commended Mr. McCallum for an excellent lob of promoting the City through
the shuttle program.
ITEM 2. RESOLUTION, LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, 82"° LEGISLATURE
Assistant City Manager Jennifer Hibbs recommended approval of a resolution adopting the
City's platform for the 82"" Legislative Session. As in past sessions,Staff is recommending
the passage of a legislative agenda that includes a variety of issues, such as right-of-way
management and sales tax revenue protection and transportation funding. The list was
developed collaboratively with the input of City Council Members, Staff and advisement
from Lobbyist Fred Hill.
Motion by Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Coy, to approve the
resolution as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
FOR THE 82nd SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 3. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 THE VINEYARDS CAMPGROUND
IMPROVEMENTS
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Joe Moore recommended approval of Change
Order No. 1 to the Vineyards Campground Improvements in the amount of$137,934.00.
The change order includes needed improvements that were not included in the original
contract: electrical, concrete, utilities, water and sewer pipes, sod, and retaining wall.
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
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CONSENT AGENDA
The next order of business for the City Council to consider was the consent agenda items,
which were deemed to need little or no discussion and were acted upon as one business
item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who
wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. Mayor Pro Tern
Wilbanks removed the following from the consent agenda: Item 5 Authorize Purchase,
Office Systems and Furniture, Convention & Visitors Bureau Headquarters.
Item 4. Ordinance Amend Chapter 25 Utilities and Services Industrial Wastewater
Treatment
Public Works Director recommended approval of an ordinance amending the Grapevine
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25 Utilities and Services relative to Industrial Wastewater
Treatment pretreatment surcharge.
Motion by Council Member Freed, 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. 2010-67
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 25-74(x)(2)OF
CHAPTER 25 UTILITIES AND SERVICES RELATIVE TO
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 5. AUTHORIZE. PURCHASE, OFFICE SYSTEMS FURNITURE,
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HEADQUARTERS
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed after Item S.
Convention &Visitors Bureau Director recommended approval of authorizing the purchase
of 47 office systems and furniture for the Convention &Visitors Bureau Headquarters for a
total cost not to exceed $242,675.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks expressed concern that bid tabulations were not included with
the memo recommending approval of the item. He requested that Council be provided the
bid tabulations from each bidder.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote-
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Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item B.. Renew Bid 330-2010 Janitorial Supplies and Paper Goods
Administrative Services Director recommended approval of the renewal of Bid 330-2010
Janitorial Supplies and Paper Goods to Empire Paper Company.
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 7. Resolution, Authorize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; Garland,_Texas
Administrative Services Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing a
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Garland, Texas, for various supplies.
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNATE TO ENTER INTO
AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
GARLAND, TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 8. Consideration of Minutes
City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the November 15, 2010 City
Council meetings as published.
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Stewart, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate; Wilbanks; Spencer, Stewart; Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
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12/07/10
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 8:17 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 21 st day of December, 2010.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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