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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 , 1991 AT 6: 00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM #204
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
DINNER SERVED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT 6: 00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. City Council to conduct a closed session regarding [A] real
estate (relative to land acquisition, Shady Lane) , [B] real
estate (relative to land acquisition, Main Street) and [C]
real estate (relative to land acquisition, Fire Station in
south Grapevine) under amendments to Article 6252-17,
V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (f) .
City Council to reconvene in open session and take any
necessary action regarding [A] real estate (land acquisition,
Shady Lane) , [B] real estate (relative to land acquisition,
Main Street) and [C] real estate (relative to land
acquisition, Fire Station in south Grapevine) under amendments r
to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (f) .
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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY
CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE
SPECIAL SESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED
ON THIS THE 30TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1991 AT 5: 00 P.M.
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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 3rd day of September, 1991 at 6: 00 p.m. in
Conference Room #204, 307 West Dallas Road, with the following f
members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Spencer Council Member
C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member
Gil Traverse Council Member E
Jerry L. Pittman Council Member
Will Wickman Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City
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Mark S. Watson City Manager I
Trent Petty 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: 20 p.m.
ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed
session regarding [A] real estate (relative to land acquisition,
Shady Lane) , [B] real estate (relative to land acquisition, Main
Street) and [C] real estate (relative to land acquisition, Fire
Station in south Grapevine) under amendments to Article 6252-17,
V.A.T.C. S. , Subsection 2 (f) .
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor
Tate asked if there was any action necessary regarding [A] real
estate (relative to land acquisition, Shady Lane) . City Manager
Mark S. Watson requested authorization for the purchase of property
owned by Mr. Aubrey Smith on Shady Lane in the amount of $20, 000. 00
plus back taxes. Mr. Watson reported there was no action necessary
relative to [B] real estate (land acquisition, Main Street) and [C]
real estate (land acquisition, Fire Station in south Grapevine)
under amendments to Article 6252-17 , V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (f) .
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Council Member Pittman, made
a motion to authorize Staff to purchase property owned by
Mr. Aubrey Smith on Shady Lane in the amount of $20, 000. 00 plus
back taxes. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
NOTE: The City Council proceeded with the Regular City Council
Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Council Member Pittman, made
a motion to adjourn at 8 : 50 p.m. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 17th day of September 1991.
APPROVED:
William b. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
L1hdla Huff
City Secretary
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AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 , 1991 AT 7 : 30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205
307 WEST DALLAS ROAD
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Council Member Gil Traverse
PRESENTATION
1. Mayor Tate to present a Plaque of Appreciation to Ms. Linda
Price in recognition of her service on the Convention &
Visitors Bureau Advisory Board from 1985-1991.
CITIZENS REQUEST
OLD BUSINESS
2 . Consider appointments to the Capital Improvements Steering
Committee and take any necessary action.
NEW BUSINESS
3 . Consider authorizing the installation of temporary fencing of
the downtown area during the GrapeFest Celebration,
September 14-15, 1991 and take any necessary action.
FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992 BUDGET ITEMS
4 . Consider a resolution establishing an Emergency Reserve Policy F
to ensure that monies are available for unforeseen emergency
situations which would severely impact City operations or the
ability to meet debt obligations and take any necessary
action.
5. Consider an ordinance adopting Fiscal Year 1991-92 budget and
take any necessary action.
6. Consider an ordinance setting the ad valorem tax rate and take
any necessary action.
7. Consider an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances Chapter 5 Ambulance Fees to increase the ambulance
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necessary action.
8 . Consider an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances Chapter 13 Library regarding establishing a fee per
family for non-resident library patrons with the exception of
residents living in cities that have an Interlocal Agreement
with Grapevine for Library Service and take any necessary
action.
9 . Consider an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances Chapter 15 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions
regarding Fee For Unpaid Returned Checks and Chapter 25
Utilities and Services regarding utility service fees and take
any necessary action.
10. Consider a resolution establishing a bank account with the
Connecticut National Bank to pay benefits administered by the
Travelers Insurance Company under the City of Grapevine's
Employee Health Benefit Plans and take any necessary action.
11. Consider an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances Chapter 18 Personnel by amending Article II
Retirement Program, Division 2 Texas Municipal Retirement
Program relative to adopting Senate Bill 505, allowing Updated
Service Credits for qualifying members on an annual basis and
take any necessary action.
12 . Consider a resolution adopting the City of Grapevine pay plans
and take any necessary action.
13 . Consider an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances Chapter 18 Personnel by deleting Article III
Personnel Rules, consider adopting the Grapevine Personnel
Department Policy Manual 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.
14 . Consider an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances Chapter 8 Courts and Criminal Procedure to
establish a Municipal Court of Record. Court Administrator
recommends approval.
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15. Consider a resolution calling an election for November 5,
1991, for the purpose of electing a Municipal Judge for the
City of Grapevine and take any necessary action.
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16. Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. 79-35, as
amended, increasing the Golf Course Advisory Board membership
to nine (9) . Staff recommends approval.
17 . Consider awarding a contract to Rone Engineers, Inc. for
materials testing services for the Parra Linda Drainage
Project in an amount not to exceed $6, 818. 00 and authorization
for the City Manager to execute said contract. Public Works
Director recommends approval.
18 . Consider awarding the construction contract for the Parra
Linda Drainage Project to the low bidder, Atkins Brothers
Equipment Co. , in the amount of $717,831.00 and authorization
for the City Manager to execute said contract. Public Works
Director recommends approval.
19. Consider approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Southlake for the construction of the portion of the Parra
Linda Drainage project located within the City of Southlake
and authorization for the City Manager to execute said
contract. Public Works Director recommends approval.
20. Consider renewal of Bid 89-141 Uniform Contract to the lowest
and best bidder meeting specifications, Aratex Services.
Staff recommends approval.
21. Consider award of Bid 91-298 Telephone System to the lowest
and best bidder meeting specifications, D'Tel Communications,
for the Municipal Service Center as specified in Item 1 and
reject all bids for Items 2-4 . Staff recommends approval.
22 . Consider award of Bid 91-304 Fuel System for the Municipal
Service Center to the lowest and best bidder meeting
specifications, Dal-Tex Fuel Systems, Inc. Staff recommends
approval.
23 . Consider approval of Change Order No. 1 for a reduction in the
amount of $9, 875. 00 from Dal-Tex Fuel Systems, Inc. for the
Municipal Service Center Fuel System. Staff recommends
approval.
24 . Consider approval of the minutes of the August 20, 1991 City
Council meetings. City Secretary recommends approval as
published.
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PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICLE 6252-17, 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.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C. S. , AS AMENDED, BY
CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE F
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS
THE 30TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1991 AT 5: 00 P.M.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
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The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular
Session on this the 3rd day of September, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Court Room #205, 307 West Dallas Road,
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
Gil Traverse Council Member
Jerry L. Pittman Council Member
Will Wickman Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City
Staff:
Mark S. Watson City Manager
Trent Petty Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7 : 35 p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Traverse delivered the Invocation.
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ITEM 1D. PRESENTATION, MS. LINDA PRICE
Mayor Tate presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Ms. Linda Price in
recognition of her leadership and service as a member of the
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board from 1985-
1991. Ms. Price was actively involved in the re-establishment of
festivals in Grapevine has been a very supportive campaigner in the
restoration and streetscape projects for downtown Grapevine.
ITEM 2 . APPOINTMENTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS STEERING COMMITTEE
City Manager Mark S. Watson requested the City Council consider
appointments to the Capital Improvements Steering Committee, whose
main responsibility would be to distribute information on the bond
projects throughout the community. Much of the information needed
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by the Capital Improvements Steering Committee has been compiled
and prioritized by City Staff and the previous 1988 Bond Committee.
j The priorities of the proposed committee would be to review and
finalize recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council for
consideration of a Spring 1992 bond election. Some of the issues
to be addressed include a new City Hall, south Grapevine Fire
Station, Hall-Johnson Road/Heritage Road, and Pool Road.
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Mr. Watson requested the City Council consider eleven (11)
appointments to the Capital Improvements Steering Committee, which
would consist of ten (10) members appointed by the City Council and
one (1) representative from the Parks & Recreation Board. A
Council Member would be appointed to serve as liaison to the
committee and the Chairman of the committee would be selected by
the City Council.
Council discussion ensued relative to appointing more than eleven
(11) members to the Committee to have adequate representation from
citizens.
a JA Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a
motion to appoint Mr. Gary Blagg. The motion prevailed by the
' following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
16 Council Member Traverse, seconded by Council Member Wickman, made
a motion to appoint Mr. Kabe Woods. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
aC Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Traverse, made
a motion to appoint Mr. Jack Moore. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, made a
motion to appoint Mr. Russell Anderson. The motion prevailed by
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Council Member Pittman, seconded by Council Member Traverse, made
a motion to appoint Mr. Sonny Rhodes. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
AF Council Member Wickman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a
motion to appoint Mr. Hugh Reed. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
�G Council Member Wickman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a
C26 motion to appoint Mr. Jack Zimmer. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a
motion to appoint Mr. Bob Case. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, made
a motion to appoint Parks & Recreation Chairman Bill Martin. The
motion prevailed by the following vote:
j Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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CZ a motion to appoint Mr. Les Cockrell. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
n K Council Member Wickman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a
of motion to appoint Mr. Norris Palmer. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, made a
motion to appoint Mr. Paul Jennings. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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motion to appoint Mr. Kas Szymankiewicz . The motion prevailed by
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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motion to appoint Mr. Riney Jordan. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
The consensus of the City Council was that the Chairman of the
Committee would be appointed by the Mayor after confirmation that
the appointed citizens were willing to serve on the Capital
Improvements Committee.
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ITEM 3 . GRAPEFEST CELEBRATION TEMPORARY FENCING
Convention & Visitors Bureau Director P. W. McCallum requested the
City Council authorize the installation of temporary fencing
(orange plastic, 4' high) of the downtown area during the GrapeFest
Celebration, September 14-15, 1991 to provide designated entry
points into the downtown festival area. The fencing would allow
for control and security of the designated areas for alcohol sales
and also allow voluntary donations to be collected at the entry
points.
Council Member Wickman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a
motion the Staff's recommendation be approved. The motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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ITEM 4 . RESOLUTION, ESTABLISH EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICY
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Finance Director Larry Koonce requested the City Council consider
a resolution adopting an Emergency Reserve Policy that would
establish fund balance reserve guidelines to ensure that monies are
available in all funds for unforeseen emergencies which would
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} meet bonded debt obligations. Staff recommended the fund balance
reserve be based on a percentage of the current budgeted
expenditures in each fund; therefore, the reserve guidelines will
grow as the City's needs grow.
The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record.
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Council Member Pittman, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, made
a motion to accept Staffs recommendation and adopt the resolution. t
The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 t
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY
RESERVE POLICY RESTRICTING FUNDS FOR USE IN
EMERGENCY SITUTATIONS WHICH WOULD SEVERELY
IMPACT CITY OPERATIONS OR THE ABILITY TO MEET
DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE I
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ITEM 5. ORDINANCE, ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 BUDGET
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Finance Director Larry Koonce recommended the City Council consider
an ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 1991-92 (FY92) Budget as
proposed by the City Manager and adjusted at the City Council's
request. The budget presented requires a tax rate of $.4250.
The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
Council Member Pittman, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, made
a motion to accept the Staff's recommendation and adopt the
ordinance. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 91-59 {4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1991 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1992 ;
PROVIDING FOR INTRA-AND INTER-DEPARTMENTAL
FUND TRANSFERS; PROVIDING FOR INVESTMENT OF
CERTAIN FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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ITEM 6. ORDINANCE, SETTING AD VALOREM TAX RATE I
Finance Director Larry Koonce recommended the City Council consider
an ordinance setting the annual tax rate at $.4250 per $100. 00
valuation for Fiscal Year 1991-92 apportioned as follows:
General Fund at $. 2908 and Debt Service Fund at
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The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
Mayor Pro Tem Ware, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a
motion to accept the Staff's recommendation and adopt the
ordinance. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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ORDINANCE NO. 91-60
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,
SETTING THE ANNUAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
1991-92 (FY92) ; LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FY92 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 EMERGENCY AND
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ITEM 7. ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 5 AMBULANCE FEES
Fire Chief Bill Powers requested the City Council consider an
ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 5
Ambulance Fees to increase the ambulance fees for Fire Department
Emergency Services.
The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
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Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a
motion to accept the Staff's recommendation and adopt the
ordinance. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 91-61
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5-3
RELATING TO AMBULANCE FEES; PROVIDING A
PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ITEM 8. ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 13 LIBRARY FEES
City Manager Mark S. Watson requested the City Council consider an
ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 13
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Library relative to establishing an annual fee of $25. 00 per family
for all residents living in cities not having an interlocal
agreement with Grapevine.
The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
i Council Member Pittman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a
motion to adopt the ordinance as recommended. The motion prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 91-62
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 13 , LIBRARY,
SECTION 13-3 LIBRARY FINES; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT
TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($500. 00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON
WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
ITEM 9 . ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 15 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS AND CHAPTER 25 UTILITIES AND SERVICES
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Finance Director Larry Koonce recommended approval of an ordinance
amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 15 Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions regarding Fee For Unpaid Returned Checks
and Chapter 25 Utilities and Services regarding utility service
fees. The Utility Department has established fees for specific
j user services that are deemed insupportable from the general pool
of the utility fund. The proposed amendments to the service fees
have been calculated by the Public Works and Finance Departments to
reflect the cost for the unique service as requested by a customer.
The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
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Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a
motion to adopt the ordinance as recommended. The motion prevailed
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 91-63
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15 AND
25 OF THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
PROVIDE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF
j CONSTRUCTION METERS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-48
RELATING TO FEES FOR UNPAID RETURNED CHECKS;
j SECTION 25-29 RELATING TO METERS-USE REQUIRED;
j SECTION 25-30. 1 RELATING TO DEPOSITS FOR METER
CERTIFICATION; SECTION 25-36 (b) RELATING TO
THE APPLICATION AND COST DEPOSIT FOR WATER,
WASTE WATER AND REFUSE SERVICE; SECTION 25-
38 (c) RELATING TO PAYMENT OF PENALTY CHARGE;
AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 25-48 RELATING TO
CUSTOMER REQUESTED RE-READ CHARGE; AND SECTION
25-49 RELATING TO AFTER HOURS SERVICE FEE;
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;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
OESTABLISH ITEM 10. RESOLUTION, BANK ACCOUNT FOR MEDICAL CLAIMS
Finance Director Larry Koonce requested consideration of a
resolution establishing a bank account with Connecticut National
Bank, Hartford, Connecticut, to facilitate payment of medical
claims administered through Travelers Insurance Company "Managed-
Care Program. " The account will maintain a minimum five day
average claim cost standing balance and keep the interest bearing
balance in Grapevine.
The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record.
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Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made
a motion to accept the Staff's recommendation and adopt the
resolution. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A BANK
ACCOUNT WITH THE CONNECTICUT NATIONAL BANK TO
+ PAY BENEFITS ADMINISTERED BY THE TRAVELERS
INSURANCE COMPANY UNDER THE CITY OF
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GRAPEVINE'S EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS;
REPEALING INCONSISTENT RESOLUTION; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 11. ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 18 , ARTICLE II RETIREMENT
PROGRAM, DIVISION 2 RELATIVE TO SENATE BILL 505 AND
UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS
Personnel Director Jay Heilman requested consideration of an
ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 18
Personnel by amending Article II Retirement Program, Division 2
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) relative to adopting
Senate Bill 505 and allowing Updated Service Credits for qualifying
members on an annual basis. Mr. Heilman stated adoption of Senate
Bill 505 would amend the current TMRS program by (1) providing for
surviving spouse benefits where in the event of the death of a
vested employee, the surviving spouse would have the same rights
and options as the employee; (2) providing for occupational
disability for an employee who becomes permanently physically or
mentally disabled and is unable to continue gainful employment in
their current occupation; and (3) providing employees would be
eligible for retirement after 10 years of creditable service and at
least 60 years of age, or 25 years of creditable service and at any
age. The proposed amendment also provides for updated service
credits based on 70% of the percentage change in the Consumer Price
Index on an annual basis.
The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
Following brief discussion, Council Member Wickman, seconded by
Council Member Traverse, made a motion to accept Staff's
recommendation and adopt the ordinance. The motion prevailed by
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 91-64
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18
PERSONNEL BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, RETIREMENT
PROGRAM, DIVISION 2 TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT
SYSTEM, SECTIONS 18-50 AND 18-51; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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ITEM 12 . RESOLUTION, ADOPT FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 PAY PLANS
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Personnel Director Jay Heilman requested the City Council consider
a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 1991-92 Pay Plans as
presented. Mr. Heilman reported there are no changes in the Exempt
and Technical salary ranges. The Non-Exempt range has been
adjusted $100. 00 at the start of the range and $150. 00 to the top
of the range. The Public Safety Pay Plan for firefighters and
police officers has been changed to include their current
certification pay as part of their salary, with no adjustments in
the base salaries. The recommended merit pay range is 2 1/2% to 3
1/2% for Exempt and Technical, with 3% to 5% for the Non-Exempt
employees.
The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record.
Following discussion that there had been no changes in the
recommended pay ranges since the budget workshops, Council Member
Wickman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a motion to
accept Staff s recommendation and adopt the resolution. The motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE PAY PLANS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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ITEM 13 . ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 18 PERSONNEL RULES
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i Personnel Director Jay Heilman requested the City Council consider
an ordinance amending the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 18
Personnel by deleting Article III Personnel Rules and consider
adopting the Grapevine Personnel Policy Manual.
The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record.
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Mayor Tate advised the Personnel Policy Manual covers all benefits
the City presently offers its employees and the manual also
establishes the criteria for fringe benefits available. The City's
current benefits were compared to other cities and industry
benefits and the result is the proposed Grapevine Personnel Policy
Manual as drafted by the City Staff and the City Council Personnel
Committee. The Committee and Staff attempted to draft a manual
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that would offer fair and equivalent benefits to all personnel.
Mayor Tate stated there has not been sufficient time for all the
City Council and City Staff to review the proposal. Therefore, he
recommended the City Council consider tabling the item and
scheduling a Council workshop for review and discussion of the
proposed manual before a final draft is presented.
Council discussion ensued relative to the need for thorough review
and discussion of the proposed Personnel Policy Manual, as well as
the effects of anticipatory journalism.
Council Member Pittman made a motion to table the item and schedule
a City Council workshop for Tuesday, September 10, 1991 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Wickman and prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA
The next order of business was for the City Council 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 Council who
wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full
discussion. There were none.
Item 14 . Ordinance, Amend Chapter 8 Courts and Criminal Procedure,
Establish Municipal Court of Record
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Court Administrator recommended approval of an ordinance amending
the Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 Courts and Criminal
Procedure by amending Sections 8-1 and 8-2 relating to the
establishment of the Municipal Court of Record from and after the
1st day of December, 1991, and providing for the election of a
Municipal Judge and appointment of a Municipal Court Clerk pursuant
to House Bill No. 828 approved by the 72nd Legislature on April 29,
1991, to become effective on or after August 26, 1991.
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Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 91-65
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,
? AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, RELATING TO
COURTS AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE BY AMENDING
SECTION 8-1 AND SECTION 8-2 RELATING TO THE
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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN
GRAPEVINE AS A MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD;
DETERMINING THE METHOD OF SELECTION OF THE
' MUNICIPAL JUDGE; QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
MUNICIPAL JUDGE; APPOINTMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL
COURT CLERK; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 15. Resolution, Call Municipal Judge Election
City Secretary recommended approval of a resolution calling a
special election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 1991, for the
purpose of electing a Municipal Judge to preside over Grapevine's
Municipal Court of Record No. 1.
The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record.
Council Member Spencer requested clarification as to whether the
entire Convention Center should be closed for an election. City
Attorney John F. Boyle, Jr. advised the area being utilized for the
election would need to be secured to define the area where
electioneering would be prohibited.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 91-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 1991 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MUNICIPAL JUDGE;
DETERMINING THE POLLING PLACE; PROVIDING
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONDUCTING OF
SAID ELECTION; REPEALING INCONSISTENT
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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Item 16. Resolution, Increase Golf Course Advisory Board
Membership
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Staff recommended approval of a resolution amending Resolution
No. 79-35, as amended, to increase the membership of the Golf
Course Advisory Board from seven to nine members, to include two
representatives of MayFair Golf, Inc.
The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
j Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 91-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
79-35 ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 16, 1979, AS AMENDED,
RELATING TO THE GRAPEVINE GOLF COURSE ADVISORY
BOARD; EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF SAID BOARD
BY AMENDING SECTION 3 , PARAGRAPHS A AND B; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 17. Award Contract, Parra Linda Drainage Project Materials
Testing Services, Rone Engineers, Inc.
Public Works Director recommended approval of awarding a contract
to Rone Engineers, Inc. for materials testing services for the
Parra Linda Drainage Project in an amount not to exceed $6, 818.00
and authorization for the City Manager to execute said contract.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Item 18. Award Contract, Parra Linda Drainage Project Construction
Contract, Atkins Brothers Equipment Co.
Public Works Director recommended approval of awarding the
construction contract for the Parra Linda Drainage Project to the
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low bidder, Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. , in the amount of
$717, 831. 00 and authorization for the City Manager to execute said
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Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Item 19. Interlocal Agreement, Parra Linda Drainage Project, City
of Southlake
Public Works Director recommended approval of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Southlake for the construction of the
portion of the Parra Linda Drainage project located within the City
of Southlake and authorization for the City Manager to execute said
contract.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote: z
3 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
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Item 20. Renew Award Bid 89-141 Uniform Contract
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Staff recommended approval of renewal of Bid 89-141 Uniform
Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications,
Aratex Services, at $2 . 00 per week/shirt, $3 . 00 per week/pants,
$3 . 00 per week/white dress shirt, $4 .75 per week/slacks, and $3 . 50
per week/mats, including the cleaning service for uniforms for City F
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uniformed employees.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
+, following vote:
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Nays: None
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Item 21. Award Bid 91-298 Telephone System, Municipal Service
Center
Staff recommended award of Bid 91-298 Telephone System to the h
lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, D'Tel
Communications, in the amount of $7, 300. 00 for the Municipal
Service Center as specified in Item 1 and reject all bids for Items
2-4 .
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Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Item 22 . Award Bid 91-304 Fuel System, Municipal Service Center
Staff recommended award of Bid 91-304 Fuel System for the Municipal
Service Center to the lowest and best bidder meeting
specifications, Dal-Tex Fuel Systems, Inc. , in the amount of
$87,490. 00.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Item 23 . Change Order No. 1, Municipal Service Center Fuel System
Staff recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 for a reduction in
the amount of $9, 875. 00 from Dal-Tex Fuel Systems, Inc. for the
Municipal Service Center Fuel System.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
Item 24 . Consideration of Minutes
City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the
August 20, 1991 City Council meetings as published.
Council Member Traverse, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a
motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION
ITEM 25. GRAPEFEST CELEBRATION
Council Member Spencer requested the site where the
Central Fire Station was located on Main Street be
leveled and cleaned before the annual GrapeFest
j Celebration September 14 and 15.
ITEM 26. CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
City Manger Watson reported the Charter Review Commission
would have their first meeting on September 4, 7: 00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
j ITEM 27. COMMUNITY RECOGNITIONS
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Mayor Tate stated Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine will
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Grapevine and the surrounding communities on Saturday,
September 7 , 1991.
Mayor Tate stated that on September 6, 1991, Payton-
Wright Ford Sales, Inc. will commemorate 25 years of
service to Grapevine.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Spencer offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at
8: 50 p.m. Council Member Wilbanks seconded the motion which
prevailed as follows:
Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 17th day of September , 1991.
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APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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