HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-04 Regular Meeting AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
DINNER AT 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Discuss traffic controls at Ball Street and Wall Street intersection.
2. Discuss purchase of a Bronto Skylift ladder truck.
ADJOURNMENT
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 410-3182 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN
ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE
TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WORKSHOP AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 2001 AT 5:00 P.M.
J•• . Brown
As tant City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 4th day of
September, 2001 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
Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member
Clydene Johnson Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Roger Nelson City Manager
Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ITEM 1. WORKSHOP, DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROLS, INTERSECTION OF BALL
AND WALL STREETS
Traffic Engineer Ramana Chinnakotla reviewed proposed traffic control improvements for
the intersection of Ball and Wall Streets. They include replacement of traffic signal
equipment as well as new pavement markings and restriping for improved traffic flow
through the intersection.
There was no action taken by the City Council.
ITEM 2. WORKSHOP, DISCUSS PURCHASE OF BRONTO LADDER TRUCK
Fire Chief David Anderson detailed the features and benefits of the Bronto Skylift Ladder
Truck as a necessary apparatus addition to the City's emergency response fleet. The
height and reach capabilities of the Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck will allow the Fire
Department to more effectively respond to emergencies in Grapevine as well as assist in
°°'' the effort to lower the City's ISO rating.
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There was no action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn
the workshop at 7:13 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001.
APPROVED:
William ate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda uff I/
City Secretary
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. City Council to conduct a closed session relative to:
A. Real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road pursuant to
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.
B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which businesses the
City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section
551.086, Texas Government Code.
City Council to reconvene in open session and take any necessary action relative
to real property and conference with employees under Sections 551.072 and
551.086, Texas Government Code.
ADJOURNMENT
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 410-3182 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN
ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE
TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 200.1
AT 5:00 P.M.
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J di . Brown
A s. tant City Secretary
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session (Executive
Session) on this the 4th day of September, 2001 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
Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tern
Sharron Spencer Council Member
C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member
Clydene Johnson Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Roger Nelson City Manager
Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) real
property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road and (B) conference with City
Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received
from business prospects the City seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which
businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations under Sections
551.072 and 551.086, 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 Roger Nelson
stated there was no action necessary relative to (A) real property relative to right-of-way
acquisition on Dove Road and (B) conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and
deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospects the City
seeks to have locate and expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting
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economic development negotiations under Sections 551.072 and 551.086, Texas
Government Code.
NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in
the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001.
APPROVED:
William C57 ate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Council Member Darlene Freed
PRESENTATION
1. Mayor Tate to recognize Rouleurs de Barriques (Barrel Rollers) from France.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING
2. City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to the proposed budget for Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 and take any necessary action.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Consider amendments to the Redevelopment, Construction Development and the
Operation & Maintenance Agreements with Opryland Hotel-Texas L. P. and take
any necessary action.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one
business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request
that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for
full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his
designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
4. Consider appointment of Ms. Debbie Armstrong for a two-year term to the Metroport
Teen Court Advisory Board. Teen Court Council Liaison Freed recommends
approval.
5. Consider renewal of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Colleyville and
Southlake and the Carroll Independent School District for the Teen Court Program.
Administrative Services Director recommends approval.
6. Consider renewal of a two-year contract for Food Establishment Inspection Services
and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services with the City of Euless.
Development Services Director recommends approval.
7. Consider a taking resolution authorizing Staff to pursue eminent domain
proceedings relative to the right-of-way acquisition in the northwest corner of Ruth
Wall Street and Wildwood Drive. Public Works Director recommends approval.
8. Consider an Encroachment on Easement Agreement with TXU for the Opryland Lift
Station and authorization for Staff to execute the agreement. Public Works Director
recommends approval.
9. Consider a resolution declaring Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a sole source provider
for the purchase of a Library Self Check Security and Material Management
System. Library Director recommends approval.
10. Consider a resolution declaring certain City property as surplus and authorizing the
sale of these certain fleet vehicles through sealed bid or public auction.
Administrative Services Director recommends approval.
11. Consider a resolution declaring Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. as a sole
source for the purchase of a fire apparatus truck and to issue a Letter of Intent to
purchase this vehicle from FY2003 Budget Funds. Staff recommends approval.
12. Consider the minutes of the August 21 and 22, 2001 City Council meetings as
published. City Secretary recommends approval.
PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE ITEMS MAY BE
CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. ANY DECISION
HELD ON SUCH MATTER WILL BE TAKEN OR CONDUCTED IN OPEN SESSION
FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
ADJOURNMENT
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND YOU HAVE A DISABILITY
THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT (817) 410-3182 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN
ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE
TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq,
ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2001
AT 5:00 P.M.
Iris
Jo• •. Brown
As Cant City Secretary
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 4th
day of September, 2001 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
Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Spencer Council Member
C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member
Clydene Johnson Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Roger Nelson City Manager
Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Freed delivered the Invocation.
ITEM 1. PRESENTATION, ROULERS DE BARRIQUES (BARREL ROLLERS)
Mayor Tate welcomed representatives of Nantes, France, and the Ambassadors of the
Muscadet Wine Region -the Routers de Barriques (Barrel Rollers) — as participants in the
15th Annual GrapeFest. He recognized the sisterhood of the two cities in the promotion of
wineries, vineyards and the importance of the tourism industry. Mayor Tate presented a
proclamation declaring September 6, 2001 as "Rouleurs de Barriques" Day in Grapevine.
ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
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City Manager Roger Nelson stated the public hearing was being held pursuant to City
Charter requirements. He noted the general fund budget was $37,419,921 with a tax rate
of $0.366 that represents a 0.9 cent reduction from last year. He stated the budget
includes 3% for salary scale adjustments, 3% maximum for merit increases and 5% for
public safety step increases. He stated the proposed budget has been prepared in a
format required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34
(GASB 34).
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished
to speak.
City Manager Nelson stated consideration of ordinances adopting the budget and the tax
rate would be at a special meeting on September 11, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
ITEM 3. AMEND REDEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT AND
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH OPRYLAND ..,P
HOTEL-TEXAS L. P.
Assistant City Manager Bruno Rumbelow requested approval of the amended
Redevelopment, Construction Development and Operation & Maintenance Agreements
with Opryland Hotel-Texas L.P. He stated the three agreements were initially approved in
1999. The City Attorney has determined that TIF expenses programmed for improvements
on the hotel site can be incorporated into Opryland's construction contracts under Section
380 of the Texas Local Government Code. Combining the expenses into one set of
contracts for both the public and non-public elements of onsite facilities will help streamline
the construction process.
Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, offered a motion to approve
the amended agreements as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
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 "'mk
item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who
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wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none.
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Item 4. Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board Appointment
Teen Court Council Liaison Freed recommended appointment of Ms. Debbie Armstrong
for a two-year term to the Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
Item 5. Renew Interlocal Agreement, Metroport Teen Court Program
Administrative Services Director recommended renewal of a one year interlocal agreement
with the cities of Colleyville and Southiake and the Carroll Independent School District for
the Teen Court Program.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
Item 6. Renew Food Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool
Inspection Services
Development Services Director recommended renewal of a two-year contract for Food
Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services with the
City of Euless.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
Item 7. Resolution, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive
Public Works Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing Staff to pursue
eminent domain proceedings relative to the right-of-way acquisition in the northwest corner
of Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed ...
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF
ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE OF THE HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING ITS
CONDEMNATION AND/OR APPROPRIATION TO BE USED
IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION AND
WIDENING OF RUTH WALL STREET; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 8. Easement Encroachment Agreement with TXU, Opryland Lift Station
Public Works Director recommended approval of an Encroachment on Easement
Agreement with TXU for the Opryland Lift Station and authorization for Staff to execute the
agreement.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
Item 9. Resolution, Sole Source Provider, Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Library Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
a sole source provider for the purchase of a Library Self Check Security and Material
Management System in an amount not to exceed $20,690.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MAKING FINDINGS OF CERTAIN
FACTS RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF A SELF-CHECK No
AND CHECKPOINT SECURITY AND MATERIAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY,
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DETERMINING THAT THE SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE FROM
ONLY ONE SOURCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS AND
DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 10. Resolution, Declare Vehicles Surplus
Administrative Services Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring certain
City property as surplus and authorizing the sale of these certain fleet vehicles through
sealed bid or public auction.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY
SURPLUS AND/OR SALVAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EXHIBIT "A", PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF
THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 11. Resolution, Sole Source Provider, Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc.
Staff recommended approval of a resolution declaring Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc.
as a sole source for the purchase of a Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck and to issue a Letter of
Intent to purchase this vehicle from FY2003 Budget Funds.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK AS AN ONLY SOURCE FROM
EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS, INC. AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Item 12. Consideration of Minutes
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City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the August 21 and 22, 2001 City
Council meetings as published.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve
as recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lind Huff 7940
City Secretary
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