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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-08 Regular Meeting i � � AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 , 1991 AT 6 :30 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM #204 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD CALL TO ORDER EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 . City Council to conduct a closed session regarding contemplated litigation (relative to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board' s decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West) under amendments to Article 6252-17, V.A.T .C.S . , Subsection 2 (e) . City Council to reconvene in open session and take any necessary action regarding contemplated litigation (relative to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board' s decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West) under amendments to Article 6252-17 , V.A.T.C. S. , Subsection 2 (e) . 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 ` SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1991 AT 5 : 00 P.M. �Ca.� n a Huff City Secretary `:� 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 8th day of January, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room #204, 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 ,ry CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the special meeting to order at 6: 32 p.m. IA. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session relative to contemplated litigation (relative to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West) under amendments to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (e) . Upon reconvening in open session City Manager Mark S. Watson announced there was no action necessary relative to contemplated litigation (relative to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board's decision relative to proposed Runway 16/34 West) under amendments to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , Subsection 2 (e) . � O1/08/91 ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7: 30 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 5th day of February , 1991. APPROVED: �' ryJ �lJ f � . ��j�1 /", ���� f �'" William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: �� Linda Huff City Secretary 2 a AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 , 1991 AT 7 :30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Council Member Jerry L. Pittman CITIZENS REQUEST l . Mr. Jay Sharp, President of the Parker Memorial Cemetery Association, to request the City Council consider assisting : with the resurfacing of the asphalt road within the limits of the Parker Cemetery in the amount of $3 ,000 .00. PUBLIC HEARING 2 . City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to the ' interruption of natural gas services experienced by Grapevine residents on December 21 and 22, 1990 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. 3 . Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 90-66 that adopted Fiscal Year 1990-91 Budget by amending Section 1 to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Construction Fund to complete necessary improvements to the Grapevine Convention Center. Staff recommends approval. 4 . Consider awarding the Main Street Lighting Improvements Project contract to the low bidder, Tarrant Electric Corporation, in the amount of $33, 707 . 00 for the base bid plus additive alternate #1 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with said low bidder. Staff recommends approval. 1 5 . Consider approval of a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for various purchasing contracts, i.e. flashlight type batteries, Portland cement, and copy paper. Staff recommends approval. 6 . Consider award of Bid 91-219 Copy Machines to the lowest and best bidders meeting specifications as follows: Section III City Hall - O. E. C. , Inc. in the amount of $13, 669 . 00 for a copier plus $ .0075/copy for a maintenance agreement; Section IV Finance - Gestetner Corporation in the amount of $6 ,870 .00 for the copier plus $ .009/copy for a maintenance agreement; Section V Police in the amount of $1 , 488 . 00 for a copier; and reject all bids received for Sections I and II. Staff recommends approval. 7 . Consider amending the award of Bid 91-231 Defibrillators to the lowest and only bidder, Physio-Corporation, to include two (2) additional quantities of Item 1 in the amount of $25 ,943 .52 and to rescind award for Items 2 and 3 . Staff recommends approval. 8 . Consider award of Bid 91-233 Bathhouse Construction to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Pete Durant & Associates, Inc. , in the amount of $133, 900. 00 for the bathhouse construction at Dove Pool. Staff recommends approval. 9 . Consider award of Bid 91-237 Tree Maintenance Contract to ' the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Urban Tree Service, at the following rates: $45. 00 per hour for one (1) tree climber with equipment, $60 . 00 per hour for two (2) tree climbers with equipment, $3 .00/inch for stump grinding, and $6 .00/each for fertilizer injection cartridges for the tree maintenance contract. Staff recommends approval. 10. Consider award of Bid 91-241 Water Meters to the lowest and best bidders meeting specifications as follows: BIDDER ITEM UNIT PRICE Schlumberger Industries, 1 $ 23 . 99 Water Division 2 $ 47 .50 3 $ 68 . 00 . 4 $163 .00 Atlas Utility Supply Co. 5 $235 .00 Staff recommends approval. 11. Consider award of Bid 91-242 Protective Gear to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Uniforms of Texas, Inc. , in the amount of $19 ,518 . 20. Staff recommends approval. 12. Consider award of Bid 91-251 Furniture to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Value Furniture, in the amount of $8 , 577 . 70 . Staff recommends approval. 13 . Consider approval of the minutes of the December 13, 1990 City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval as published. 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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1991 AT 5 :00 P.M. in a Huff City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas meet in Special Session on this the 8th day of January, 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 present: Mark S. Watson City Manager Trent Petty Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the special meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Pittman delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1. CITIZENS REQUEST, MR. JAY SHARP Assistant City Manager Trent Petty advised that Mr. Jay Sharp, President of the Parker Memorial Cemetery Association, had requested assistance from the City of Grapevine to resurface the asphalt road within the limits of the Parker Cemetery. The cemetery is a private entity located on the west side of State Highway 121, north of Hall-Johnson Road that would not normally be considered for assistance by the City. But due to the historical significance of the Parker Memorial Cemetery, Staff deemed the project warranted Council consideration. Mr. Jay Sharp addressed the Council stating the estimated cost for the project is $6,000. 00 and the Parker Memorial Cemetery Association will dedicate $3, 000. 00 toward the project. oi/os/9i Mr. Sharp requested the Council consider assisting with the project in the amount of $3 ,000. 00 due to the historical significance of the cemetery. Following brief discussion, Council Member Traverse requested the item be placed on the January 15, 1991 Council agenda for consideration. ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING, LONE STAR GAS COMPANY Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open relative to the interruption of natural gas services experienced by Grapevine residents on December 21 and December 22, 1990. City Manager Mark S. Watson stated the outage of gas service occurred in the northern sections of the City of Grapevine on December 21. Over 400 residents in the northwest section of the City were without service for approximately 18 hours due to a mechanical malfunction on booster gas units that were placed in Pickering Park on Kimball Road. Staff had contacted Lone Star Gas Company in anticipation of a major cold front due during the holidays to determine preparations and precautions were being taken to avoid the outage experienced on Christmas Day last year. Assurances were made that Lone Star Gas did not anticipate any problems in the area and were prepared for the cold weather. a Mr. Vernie Henderson, District Manager for Lone Star Gas Company, read the following letters into the record: ***************************************************************** Mayor Tate, Council Members, and City Officials My name is Vernie Henderson District Manger for Lone Star Gas Company at Grapevine. I am here tonight to represent our company in the called Public Hearing regarding the gas outage that some of our customers experienced December 21st. Lone Star personnel truly regrets any interruptions of gas service to our customers, especially during cold weather conditions. We are aware of the hardship this ; causes and the frustration the customer's experience in getting the gas service restored. While it would be nice to just flip it on when repairs are completed, it's just not possible. Natural gas requires personal contact at each residence to restore the service which takes many man hours when 430 customers are affected. 2 oi/os/9i When a natural gas outage occurs, all customers affected begin trying to reach our offices by telephone which is difficult due to the flood of telephone calls being received. On the night of the outage, our Automatic Call Distributor phone lines remained open with nine Customer Service Representatives, three supervisors and our PBX Operator to handle the telephone calls. A total of 323 calls reported no gas and 114 calls reported low/or poor pressure in Grapevine and Southlake. After 8pm our telephone calls had subsided to a number that our PBX Operator and emergency dispatch department could handle. I am very much aware of the many telephone calls received at the city offices along with those received by the Mayor and Council Members. We are sorry for the hardships caused and offer our apology to each of you and most of all to the 430 consumers affected. At this time, please allow me the opportunity to read a letter addressed to the City Manager from Mr. B. C. Parker, Director of Operation for Lone Star Gas Company. A copy of this letter was provided for each Council Member. ___________�____________�_____________�____________�___ January 2 , 1991 Mr. Mark Watson City Manager Grapevine, Texas Dear Sir: With the cold temperatures arriving Friday, December 21st, came an increased demand for natural gas. A decision was made early Friday morning to move propane air units to Grapevine and Colleyville as backup in case demand exceeded supply. These units were in place by approximately 12 : 30 p.m. , but did not come on line until 2 : 35 p.m. , strictly as a precaution to insure an adequate supply of gas. At approximately 3 : 15 p.m. we began to receive calls from the North Grapevine area, reporting no gas. After investigation, it was determined the gas being inserted by the propane air unit was an incompatible mixture of air and propane. The propane air unit located on Kimball Road was then taken out of service until problem could be corrected. The problem was solved and the unit reinstated at 8: 00 p.m. , December 21st. 3 � O1/08/91 All available personnel were directed to the area as soon as it was determined that gas interruption had occurred. There were a total of 430 homes that experienced loss of gas, and by 3: 30 a.m. Saturday, all of those which had been reported as service restored. Some calls were received after that from isolated cases, such as where customers may not have been at home during the problem. The reason for using the propane air equipment was to insure Grapevine customers had an ample supply of gas. While much work has been done since last winter, a decision was made to take no chances, and at the first sign of pressure drop to engage the propane air units as a support. We remain committed to providing our customers with dependable gas service, and believe that the work we have done and are doing gives evidence to that commitment. The performance of our system in subsequent extreme cold weather further demonstrates that our corrective measures are workinge Yours truly B. C. Parker Fort Worth Division of Distribution Lone Star Gas Company ***************************************************************** Lengthy discussion ensued relative to the lack of adequate service to the City and whether any other communities in the metroplex area experienced outages during the cold spell. Mr. Henderson responded no other cities had to utilize propane air trucks, with the exception of Throckmorton. Discussion continued relative to the commitment of Lone Star Gas Company to adequately supplying gas to the City. Mr. Henderson stated that completion of a 20" gas line from Keller to Argyle to adequately serve northern Grapevine is 75� complete with a projected completion date of 30 to 60 days. Mr. Henderson noted the Farm to Market 1709 and Mustang Drive projects had delayed Lone Star Gas Company in providing additional service lines to Grapevine, in addition to the problems of obtaining the right-of-way to install the line. Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the Lone Star Gas outage. The following citizens addressed the City Council regarding the problems experienced during the outage and noted their concerns: 4 oi/os/9i 1. Mr. B. J. Tuley 2 . Mr. David Robinson 1012 Steeplewood Drive 2913 Willow Creek Drive 3 . Mr. Cliff Smith 4. Mr. Thomas McCullough 3320 Lakeridge Drive 826 Kings Canyon Drive 5. Mr. Chris Mills 6. Mr. Paul Coventry 2831 Cliffside 3721 Oakwood Drive 7. Ms. Gwen Steger 8. Ms. Charlene Perry 3541 High Timber Drive 2104 Ridge Lane 9. Ms. Millie Ferri 10. Mr. Mike Conroy 2913 Trail Lake Drive 2109 Santa Fe Trail 11. Mr. Jim Nall 12 . Ms. Kathy Schirtzinger 2423 Raintree Drive 2144 Steeplewood Drive 13 . Mr. Tom Wright 2943 Trail Lake Drive Citizen comments were made regarding: (1) has growth of City exceeded the needs of the community relative to comfort and safety; (2) property values may decline due to reliability of services; (3) too many building permits issued to adequately maintain service levels to City; (4) communication problems exist between the service company and customers; (5) response of company to customers was not available; (6) company did not contact each home in blocks where the outage occurred; (7) concerns of hidden costs due to the outage, i.e. cost to customer to build heat back in home after hours without heat, people out of town during holidays, damage to homes due to burst pipes; (8) concern about using propane in the system; (9) will the City or the gas company be responsible for sickness, injury, or death as a result of the lack of heat. The general consensus of the citizens present was that there should be a balance of supply vs demand, Lone Star Gas Company's plan to bring additional lines to the community should be reviewed and monitored by the City Council, and the 20" supply line should be tested once installation is completed. The following letter was read into the record by the City Secretary: ***************************************************************** January 8, 1991 Grapevine City Council Grapevine, Texas 76051 Greetings: 5 os/os/9i : I am very disappointed to miss the public hearing on natural gas service interruptions in northwest Grapevine tonight, but have a business commitment which cannot be rescheduled. Please read this letter into the record and consider the points contained herein. First it is futile to hash over the events of December 1990. Nothing can be done to change what has already happened. The shame of it all is that apparently nothing was learned from the events of 1989. Hopefully this time the council and citizens will not let Lone Star Gas off the hook with vague, non-specific promises that service outages only occur in "unusually cold" spells and claims that they have an adequate distribution system in place for "normal" weather. Clearly, Lone Star Gas's action last month to hook up a "booster" pump is an open admission that their distribution system is inadequate. They have hooked it up twice in the last three weeks even though we have not had "unusually cold" temperatures. The council should formally request an analysis of the distribution system in place, including factual information related to current usage during 15 degree weather and system capacity at the "dead end" of the line during such weather. A commitment should be obtained from Lone Star Gas to make whatever improvements are necessary to their distribution system to assure customers at the "end of the line" the same availability as every other citizen in town. In other words we in northwest Grapevine expect equality, not excuses! The commitment obtained must state in specific terms what improvements will be made by what date. (i.e. pipeline section "X" increased from 2" to 6" by 11-1-91, or pressure at the intersection of Dove and : Kimball will be increased from "B" psi to "3B" psi by 11-1-91. ) The statement should be verifiable by the city staff engineers or an outside consultant. In parting, unless verifiable improvements can be made to this inadequate distribution system, other steps should be considered to protect the liveability of the homes in northwest Grapevine. One alternative which would at least hold the line would be to declare a moratorium on building permits for any new homes or commercial buildings served off of the distribution system until it can deliver a reliable supply of gas when it is needed. 6 oi/oa/9i Thank you for your attention to this matter of utmost importance. Sincerely, Richard Atkins 2954 Trail Lake Drive ***************************************************************** Council Member Pittman, seconded by Council Member Spencer, made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None The City Council took a brief recess. Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, all members of the City Council were present. City Attorney John F. Boyle, Jr. advised the City has the ability, as the regulator under the company's franchise and as a substantial user, as well as being the local government having the responsibility over the wide range of service area, to conduct a public hearing to satisfy that there are inadequacies and areas where the service is not up to the standards as provided in other cities of a similar size and location. After conducting the public hearing and identifying the inadequate service, the City can pursue two basis: (1) with the company directly by a request and a demand to the corporate level expressing the concerns and inadequacies and requesting a formal written reply, or oral reply, to seek any commitment by the company; or (2) the City can review the franchise and the company's performance under the franchise and seek redress under the franchise and/or seek redress by filing a formal complaint with the Texas Railroad Commission. Deliberation ensued relative to review of the franchise and writing Lone Star Gas Company corporate offices notifying them of the inadequate services provided to the City. Also discussed was the possibility of contacting the Texas Railroad Commission if the City is not satisfied with the commitment response from the corporate offices. It was the general consensus of the Council that the City has an inadequate natural gas service system, the response team was inadequate, and the information/communication system was inadequate. r Council Member Spencer made a motion that the City Manager write an appropriate letter to the President of Lone Star Gas Company and bring a response to the City Council by the January 15, 1991 7 oi/os/9i z City Council meeting and that within 60 days a written detailed � `' commitment from Lone Star Gas Company be presented to the City Council. Council Member Pittman offered a second to the motion which 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 3 . Ordinance, Amend Fiscal Year 1990-91 Budget Staff recommended approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 90-66 that adopted Fiscal Year 1990-91 Budget by amending Section 1 to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Construction Fund to complete necessary improvements to the Grapevine Convention Center. � Council discussed providing Christmas lights for the Convention Center and the Library facilities in the proposed improvements. Staff noted that Bond funds cannot be utilized for the Library facility, but that surplus funds are in the Debt Retirement Fund, therefore creating additional funds that could be utilized for the Christmas lights for the Convention Center and Library facilities. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 91-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-57, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 90-66, RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 BUDGET BY AMENDING SECTION 1; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 8 oi/os/9i Item 4. Contract, Main Street Liqhting Improvements Project Tarrant Electric Corporation Staff recommended awarding the Main Street Lighting Improvements Project contract to the low bidder, Tarrant Electric Corporation, in the amount of $33,707. 00 for the base bid plus additive alternate #1 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with said low bidder. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 5. Resolution, Interlocal Agreement Purchasing Contracts Staff recommended approval of a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for various purchasing contracts, i.e. flashlight type batteries, Portland cement, and copy paper. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made 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. 91-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE FOR VARIOUS PURCHASING CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 6. Award Bid 91-219 , Copy Machines Staff recommended award of Bid 91-219 Copy Machines to the lowest and best bidders meeting specifications as follows: Section III City Hall - O. E. C. , Inc. in the amount of $13, 669. 00 for a copier plus $. 0075/copy for a maintenance agreement; Section IV Finance - Gestetner Corporation in the amount of $6,870.00 for the copier plus $. 009/copy for a maintenance agreement; Section V Police - Gestetner Corporation in the amount of $1,488.00 for a copier; and reject all bids received for Sections I and II. 9 oi/os/9i Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 7. Amend Award of Bid 91-231, Defibrillators Staff recommended approval to amend the award of Bid 91-231 Defibrillators to the lowest and only bidder, Physio-Corporation, to include two (2) additional quantities of Item 1 in the amount of $25,943 . 52 and to rescind award for Items 2 and 3 . Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 8. Award Bid 91-233 , Bathhouse Construction Staff recommended award of Bid 91-233 Bathhouse Construction to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Pete Durant & Associates, Inc. , in the amount of $133,900.00 for the bathhouse construction at Dove Pool. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 9. Award Bid 91-237 . Tree Maintenance Contract Staff recommended award of Bid 91-237 Tree Maintenance Contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Urban Tree Service, at the following rates: $45. 00 per hour for one (1) tree climber with equipment, $60. 00 per hour for two (2) tree climbers with equipment, $3 .00/inch for stump grinding, and $6. 00/each for fertilizer injection cartridges for the tree maintenance contract. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: 10 oi/os/9i Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 10. Award Bid 91-241. Water Meters Staff recommended award of Bid 91-241 Water Meters to the lowest and best bidders meeting specifications as follows: BIDDER ITEM UNIT PRICE Schlumberger Industries, 1 $ 23 .99 Water Division 2 $ 47 .50 3 $ 68. 00 4 $163 .00 Atlas Utility Supply Co. 5 $235.00 Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 11. Award Bid 91-242 , Protective Gear Staff recommended award of Bid 91-242 Protective Gear to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Uniforms of Texas, Inc. , in the amount of $19,518.20. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None Item 12 . Award Bid 91-251. Furniture Staff recommended award of Bid 91-251 Furniture, for the new Central Fire Station to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Value Furniture, in the amount of $8,577.70. Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None 11 � O1/08/91 Item 13 . Consideration of the Minutes City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the December 13, 1990 City Council meeting as published. � Council Member Spencer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to approve as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Traverse, Pittman & Wickman Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION ITEM 14. LOCAL ACCESS PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL UTILITIES Council Member Spencer requested Staff to pursue all local utilities have a "488" access phone number and that the access number for City Hall be continually reviewed. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. The motion 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 5th day of February , 1991. APPROVED: �. � .� William D. Tate Mayor ; ATTEST: L d Huff City Secretary 12 �