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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-05-06 Regular MeetingAGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1986 AT 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION: Mayor Pro Tem Ted Ware III. CITIZENS REQUESTS IV. CONSENT AGENDA Consent items are deemed to need little Council delibera- tion 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 Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the Council for full discussion.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. A. Consider minutes of Council meetings of March 18, March 27, April 1, and April 8, 1986. City Secretary recommends approval as published. B. Consider authorizing Mayor to execute 5-year renewal agreement for public and City use of the Foust parking lot on Main Street. City Manager recommends approval. C. Consider an ordinance relative to emergency actions taken by officers, agents, and employees of the City to provide exception under the Texas Tort Claims Act. City Attorney recommends approval. D. Consider a traffic control ordinance including the following actions: 1. No Parking - Church Street, west side, from Dallas Road to West Nash Street. 2. No Parking - Pine Street, east side, from Dallas Road 200 feet south. 3. Stop Sign - On Westbound River Crest at Willow Creek Drive. 4. Establish 20 m.p.h. speed limit on certain streets in the Trail Lake Estates subdivision. Public Works Director recommends approval. E. Consider authoring Mayor to execute drainage easement agreement relative to the State Highway Department South Main Street improvements project. Public Works Director recommends approval of easement on the south side of East Nash Street along the municipal complex property. F. Consider award of the bid for relocation of utility lines relative to the South Main Street improvements project. Public Works Director recommends award to the low bidder in the amount of $192,098.21. G. Consider a change order relative to the southwest elevated water tank contract. Public Works Director recommends approval increasing the contract amount $11,500.00 for painting the underside of the Dove Road elevated tank. H. Consider (1) authorizing payment in conjunction with offers previously authorized relative to College Street right-of-way acquisition and (2) authorizing right- of-way acquisition offer in amount of $57,800.00 for Chastant Estate tract, authorizing payment if accepted, and authorizing condemnation proceedings if rejected. Public Works Director recommends approval. V. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the replat of the Aspen Oaks subdivision. B. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the final plat of Lots 23 & 24, Block 5 of the Ridgecrest Addition. VI. OLD BUSINESS City Council to consider first reading of an ordinance annexing (1) the Watson & Taylor tract and (2) the Terra tract. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to review and discuss services rendered under taxicab franchise issued to Metropolitan Transportation Services, Inc. and take any necessary action. B. City Council to consider proposal for a study relative to capital projects monitoring and accounting system and take any necessary action. C. City Council to consider proposal for painting a mural the downtown area. D. City Council to consider budgeting of park funds pursuant to Section 51 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Open Space Requirements, in the vicinity of the Glade Landing and/or Shadow Glen subdivisions. E. City Council to consider award of the bid for the purchase of mobile data terminals for the Police Department. F. City Council to consider design alternatives and certain agreements relative to the Methodist Church parking lot joint project. G. City Council to consider award of the bid relative to construction of the sewer treatment plant. H. City Council to consider recommendation of the Facilities Committee relative to a consultant for the civic center project and take any necessary action. I. City Council to consider 1986 committee appointments. J. City Council to consider a resolution appointing a member of the Grapevine Industrial Development Corporation. K. City Council to discuss landscaping in dedicated rights -of -way and take any necessary action. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. City Council to recess to the Conference Room to discuss deployment of security personnel at Grapevine Lake pursuant to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., Section 2(J) B. City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to security. IX. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SES- SION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, 1986 AT 3:00 P.M. Cit 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 6th day of May, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 413 Main Street, with the following members present to -wit: Tan Powers Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Ron Dyer Council Member Jim Glynn Council Member Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Lynn R. Niedermeier Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: James L. Hancock City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Karen Spann City Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Powers. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Ware delivered the Invocation. CITIZENS REQUEST - TRAIL LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Mrs. Peggy Rouh, 2948 River Crest, President of the Trail Lake Estates Home- " owners Association then addressed the City Council relative to traffic control items to be considered on the agenda. She noted support for a 20 m.p.h. speed limit designation in the subdivision, as well as stop sign and Children At Play sign locations. CONSENT AGENDA The first order of business was for the City Council to consider the consent agenda items, which were deemed to need little discussion and were acted upon as one business item. Mayor Powers asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none. Consideration of the Minutes City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the meetings of March 18, March 27, April 1, and April 8, 1986 as published. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks Renewal Lease, Foust Parkinq Lot City Manager recommended authorizing the Mayor to execute a 5-year renewal lease agreement for public and City use of the Foust parking lot on Main Street. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks 5/6/86 Ordinance, Authorizinq Emergency Actions by CityE�ployees City Attorney recommended approval of an ordinance relative to emergency actions taken by officers, agents, and employees of the City to provide exception under the Texas Tort Claims Act. The caption of the proposed ordinance was presented for the record. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem. Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks ORDINANCE NO. 86-30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER. 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY OFFICER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY, WHILE RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO MOST EFFECTIVELY DEAL WITH THE EMERGENCY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Ordinance, Traffic Control Items Public Works Director recommended approval of a traffic control ordinance, which included the following regulations: 1. No Parking - Church Street, west side, from Dallas Road to West Nash Street. 2. No Parking - Pine Street, east side, from Dallas Road 200 feet south. 3. No Parking - Dooley Street, west side, from East Northwest Highway to East Wall Street. 4. Stop Sign - On Westbound River Crest at Willow Creek Drive (in the Trail Lake Estates subdivision). 5. Establish 20 m.p.h. speed limit on certain streets in the Trail Lake Estates subdivision. The caption of the proposed ordinance was presented for the record. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks ORDINANCE NO. 86-31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SECTION 26, OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, BY SPECIFYING THE REASONABLE AND PRUDENT SPEED FOR PUBLIC J'1't'lb AND ALLEYS WITHIN THE CITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SECTION 30 BY ADDING STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SECTION 63 BY PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE ERECTION OF TRAFFIC REGU- LATION SIGNS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS (2) 5/6/86 ($200.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Drainage Easement Dedication, South Main Street Project Public Works Director recamve_nded authorizing the Mayor to execute a drainage easement agreement relative to the State Highway Department South Main Street improvements project. Drainage easement to be located across a portion of the municipal complex property on the south side of East Nash Street. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks Bid Award, Utility Line Relocation, South Main Street Project Public Works Director recammended award of the bid for relocation of utility lines relative to the South Main Street improvements to J. L. Bertram Construction Company for their low bid amount of $192,098.21. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks Change Order, Painting of Dove Road Elevated Tank Public Works Director recommended approval of a change order increasing the amount of the southwest elevated water tank contract $11,500.00 for painting the exterior underside of the Dove Road elevated tank, which was already out of service for interior painting. Painting of the Dove Road tank had been included in the southwest tank contract award. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks Authorize Right-Of-Wav Acquisition Offers and Payments, College Street Improvements, and Resolution Authorizing Condemnation Public Works Director made the following recommendations relative to the College Street improvements project right-of-way acquisition: 1. Authorize payment for right-of-way offers previously authorized on April 15, 1986, if accepted, on the following tracts: (a) Tracts 1 & 4 - Drs. Ed & Minnie Lee Lancaster = $27,110 (b) Tracts 11A & 11B - Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Dearing - $12,700 (c) Tracts 12 - Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Ham = $2,100 2. Authorize offer and payment, if accepted, in the amount of $57,800 for right-of-way on Tract 7, Chastant Estate property, on the southwest corner of Ball Street and College Street. 3. Approve resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings on Tract 7 if the offer is rejected. The caption of the proposed resolution was presented for the record. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to approve as recommended prevailed by the ensuing vote: (3) 5/6/86 Ayes Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays None Absent: Wilbanks RESOLUTION NO. 86-14 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF REQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE HEREIN- AFTER DESCRIBED LAND, AND AUTHORIZING ITS CONDEMNATION AND/OR APPROPRIATION TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE WIDENING, EXTENDING AND IMPROVING OF COLLEGE AND BALL STREETS, CITY 5'1'MC a-b IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECONMENIDATION, REPEAT, ASPEN OAKS ADDITION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the replat of the Aspen Oaks subdivision. This subdivision is located on the west side of Timberline Drive across from Timberline Elementary School and contains approximately 2.4 acres of land. The replat would divide one lot into six lots for duplex development. The Planning & Zoning Commission had tabled this item on April 15, 1986, with a unanimous recommendation for approval made on April 24. There being little discussion, Council Member Spencer offered a motion to accept the recommendation of the Conmission and approve the replat of Aspen Oaks. Mayor Pro Tem. Ware seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FINAL PLAT, LOTS 23 & 24, BLOCK 5, RIDGECREST ADDITION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to the final plat of Lots 23 & 24, Block 5 of the Ridgecrest Addition. This portion of the Ridgecrest Addition is located on the northwest corner of West College Street and Dogwood Drive and is zoned "PO" Professional Office. The Planning & Zoning Camiission recommendation for approval was presented on April 15, 1986, at which time the item was tabled by the City Council because of concern for traffic access onto Dogwood Drive. Public Works Director Jim Baddaker noted the Master Plan was not specific as to allowing or defining appropriate locations for driveways when low intensity office and medium density residential uses are served by the same collector street. Several sections of the Master Plan were referenced, and Council discussion ensued. Following this deliberation, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem. Ware and seconded by Council Member Glynn to accept the Commission's recommendation and approve the final plat of Lots 23 & 24, Block 5 of the Ridgecrest Addition. The motion prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, & Niedermeier Nays : Spencer Absent: Wilbanks ANNEXATION ORDINANCE FIRST READING, WATSON & TAYLOR AND TERRA TRACTS The next item before the City Council was to consider first reading of an ordinance annexing the Watson & Taylor tract and the Terra tract. The caption of the ordinance was read by the City Secretary, who then briefly noted the locations of the two tracts of land --Watson & Taylor being 71± acres (4) 5/6/86 located just west of the Grapevine Industrial Park on the north side of Highway 26 West and the Terra tract including approximately 127 acres of land in Denton County west of Highway 121 North. All requirements of the Municipal Annexation Act had been met. There being little discussion, Council Member Glynn made a motion that the ordinance be adopted on first reading. Council Member Spencer seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Niedermeier Nays . None Absent: Wilbanks ORDINANCE NO. 86-32 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS; FINDING THAT ALL NECESSARY AND REQUIRED LEGAL CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED; PROVIDING THAT SUCH AREAS SHALL BECOME A PART OF THE CITY AND THAT THE OWNERS AND INHABITANTS THEREOF SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES NOW IN EFFECT AND TO BE HEREAFTER ADOPTED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AMENDING AND CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED AND PROVIDING FOR THE ORDINANCE TO GO INTO r& r rx:l• UPON PASSAGE OF THE ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE DISCUSSION, METROPOLITAN TAXICAB SERVICE The next order of business was for the City Council to review and discuss services rendered under taxicab franchise issued to Metropolitan Transportation Services, Inc. and take any necessary action. City Manager Jim Hancock noted that a representative of the Hilton had addressed the City Council on April 15 concerning incidents and complaints against Metropolitan. At that time, the City Council had requested the matter be placed on the May 6 agenda with a representative of Metro Taxi present. Mr. Bob Smith, General Manager of Metropolitan Transportation Services, then addressed the allegations against his company and responded to Council inquiries. It was noted that a cab number must be available in order to investigate any complaint. The City Council generally requested improved service to the citizens and businesses of Grapevine. No formal action was taken. PROPOSAL FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS STUDY The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a proposal for a study relative to capital projects monitoring and accounting system and take any necessary action. Finance Director Bill White reviewed the proposed study, which would provide extensive background regarding capital projects and would establish a software package for continued monitoring and reporting of the status of these projects. He advised the study proposed to be conducted by Administrative & Fiscal Consulting Services, Inc. would not exceed $12,000. Council deliberations ensued, during which the proposed study was discussed at length. Existing capital accounting procedures were reviewed, as well as the type and extent of research needed to develop the computer software for on -going monitoring. Mr. Lewis McLain, Jr., representing Administrative & Fiscal Consulting Services, Inc., also offered comments to provide a better understanding of the entire process. NOTE: Council Member Wilbanks arrived during these deliberations. (5) 5/6/86 A vote on the matter was postponed until May 20, 1986. No formal action was taken by the City Council. The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a proposal for painting a mural in the downtown area. Main Street Project Director Kate Singleton advised the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board had approved expenditure of grants-in-aid funds totaling $3,840.00 for the painting of a mural on the north side of the Western Auto building, facing the proposed town square project. Ms. Deborah Vest had expressed a desire to paint the mural, which would depict the early days of Grapevine from pictures taken from the local history book. Ms. Vest then presented a drawing of the proposed mural and answered questions and concerns of the City Council. The general concensus of the City Council favored the project, which had also been approved by the Sesquicentennial Ccanittee, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Association. No formal action was taken. 1, 1', 1 ''1 illi'!1�011 let, lol•�'11 a The next order of business was for the City Council to consider budgeting of park funds pursuant to Section 51 of the Carprehensive Zoning Ordinance, open Space Requirements, in the vicinity of the Glade landing and/or Shadow Glen subdivisions. Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Conklin reviewed park land dedication and cash -in -lieu -of receipts relative to park development in the Glade landing and/or Shadow Glenn II subdivisions. He noted background information, such as property ownership changes, and advised there were two alternatives for park develognent: (1) designate the total amount ($57,440) for full development of the Glade Landing park or (2) split the funds and partially develop both parks, with $22,440 going to Glade Landing and $35,000 for Shadow Glen. This issue had been referred to the City Council by the Open Space Committee. Lengthy Council deliberations ensued. Concerns of the Staff and the Open Space Committee were noted, and Mr. Don Tomnitz, developer, confirmed his commitment of the funds. A motion was then made by Mayor Pro Tem, Ware to develop all of the Glade Landing park (estimated at $49,700) and designate the remaining funds for clearing and gradework for the park land dedicated in Shadow Glen II. Council Member Glynn seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Wilbanks Nays: Niedermeier The next order of business was for the City Council to consider award of the bid for the purchase of mobile data terminals for the Police Department. Police Chief H. A. Deggans reported the cities of Grapevine, Hurst, Euless, and Bedford had jointly received bids for the purchase of mobile data terminals, with Electroccm submitting the lowest, most responsible bid in the best interest of the cities. He noted Grapevine proposed to purchase 12 units for a total cost of $105,835.42. The equipment, bid specifications, bid evaluation, and total cost were then discussed at length. Mr. John Francis, representing Motorola, noted his letter clarifying their bid for an equitable evaluation of all bids received. Receipt of this letting prior to completion of the evaluation process was acknowledged. A motion was made by Council Member Dyer to award the bid to Electrocan and approve the purchase of 12 mobile data terminals at a cost of $105,835.42 subject to contract negotiations including obtaining necessary surety and (6) 5/6/86 performance bonds and indemnity agreements with Electroccm (hardware) and MISI (software). The motion was seconded by Council Member Spencer and prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None DESIGN ALTERNATIVES & AGREE*NTS, METHODIST aiURCH PARKING LOT PROJECT The next order of business was for the City Council to consider design alternatives and certain agreements relative to the Methodist Church parking lot joint project. Public Works Director Jim Baddaker reviewed the matters to be resolved in order to proceed with the improvements to the Franklin Street parking lot owned by the Methodist Church. These included: 1. Authorizing execution of the boundary agreement by the Mayor, which agreement resolves a survey discrepancy and gives to the church 15.94 feet of previously "unclaimed" property. 2. Determine the design layout from three alternatives, which were reviewed. Staff recommended 64 parking spaces, with 25-foot driving lanes and a 4-foot walk. Land use, setback, and landscape variances would be needed. 3. Authorize execution of an agreement by the Mayor for lease of the lot for a period of 10 years. The time schedule and cost estimate (approximately $38,000 without landscaping) were also reviewed. Following this deliberation, a motion was made by Council Member Glynn to accept the recommendation of the City Staff and authorize execution of the boundary agreement and the lease agreement and to approve the recommended design alternative. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider award of the bid relative to construction of the sewer treatment plant. Public Works Director Jim Baddaker noted bids for this project had previously been rejected, and readvertisement resulted in five bids lower than the original bids. He briefly reviewed changes in bid specifications, and recommended award of the bid to Craig, Sheffield, & Austin for their low bid amount of $3,040,100 with operational time of 380 calendar days and completion time of 420 calendar days. During the ensuing discussion, it was requested that any time extensions be brought before the City Council for their information. A motion was then made by Council Member Wilbanks that the bid for expansion of the sewer treatment plant be awarded to Craig, Sheffield, & Austin in the amount of $3,040,100. Council Member Dyer seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None CCNSULTANT FOR CIVIC CENTER PROJECT The next item before the City Council was to consider the recommendation of the Facilities Committee relative to a consultant for the civic center project and take any necessary action. Council Member Glynn, Chairman of the Facilities Committee, reported the Committee recommended hiring a consultant to work with the Committee and the architect in developing a functional civic center facility. He advised Mr. (7) 5/6/86 Francis R. Deering of Houston was well qualified in this area and proposed a fee of $50 per hour plus expenses. The Facilities Committee requested authorization to secure the services of Mr. Dearing up to a maximum of $10,000. Brief discussion ensued, and, by general concensus, the City Council authorized the Facilities Committee to proceed as requested. No formal vote was taken. 1986 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider 1986 committee appointments. Building Board of Appeals & Plumbing Board Appointments to the Building Board of Appeals and Plumbing Board were the first to be considered. These positions carry a 2-year term. Council Member Spencer made a motion that Mr. Joe Lipscomb and Mr. H. J. Harper be reappointed to serve on the Building Board of Appeals and Plumbing Board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilbanks and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None A motion to appoint Mr. Bob Robertson as a Master Plumber was then offered by Mayor Pro Tem Ware. Council Member Glynn seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Ware moved to reappoint Mr. John Ferguson to this Board. Council Member Spencer offered a second, and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None A motion to appoint Mr. Art Gordon to the Building Board of Appeals and Plumbing Board was made by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Council Member Wilbanks. The motion prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Three vacancies existed on the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board, each carrying a 2-year term. Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to reappoint Mr. Riney Jordan, Mrs. Lynn Eggers, and Mrs. Linda Price (2nd Alternate) for service on the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware and prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Electrical Board Positions on the Electrical Board are 2-year terms. Qualifications for the current vacancies were one TP&L employee, one Journeyman Electrician, and one resident citizen. A motion to reappoint Mr. Bill Dawkins (TP&L employee), Mr. Mike Craiglow (Journeyman) and Mr. Art Gordon (citizen) was offered by Council Member Spencer and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware. The motion prevailed by the following vote: (8) 5/6/86 Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Golf Course Advisory Board Appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board are for 1-year terms, with three current vacancies. Council Member Glynn offered a motion that Mr. Don Florence and Mr. Harlan Jewett be reappointed and that Mr. Jess Stevens be newly appointed to serve on the Golf Course Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Housing Authority Advisory Board Two 2-year positions were vacant on the Housing Authority Advisory Board, to be filled by resident citizens. Mrs. Becky McCutcheon and Mr. Frank Storch were nominated to serve on this Board by Council Member Wilbanks. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Library Board The next item for consideration was the Library Board, with four 2-year positions available and one 1-year vacancy due to the resignation of Mrs. Susan Horak. Council Member Dyer moved that Mrs. Mary McCullough, Mrs. Frances Halstead, Mrs. Shirley Page, and Dr. Jim Abel each be appointed to serve another term on the Library Board. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilbanks and prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None A motion was then offered by Council Member Wilbanks that Mrs. Jerriann Stem be appointed to complete the term vacated by Susan Horak. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Main Street Committee Nine vacancies existed on the Main Street Committee, with various qualifications for each. Council Member Wilbanks offered a motion to reappoint Mr. Joe Lipscomb and Mr. John Price as business owners and to reappoint Mr. Ted Willhoite as a representative of the Grapevine Historical Society. All positions were for full, 2-year terms. Council Member Glynn seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None A motion was then made by Council Member Spencer to affirm the recommendation of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board and appoint Mrs. Linda Price as their representative on the Main Street Committee. This vacancy has one year remaining of a 2-year term. The motion was seconded by Council Member Wilbanks and prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None (9) 5/6/86 Council Member Niedermeier nominated Mrs. Clydene Parker to fill the vacancy for a local insurance agent. The remaining portion of this term expires in 1987. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None A motion was offered by Council Member Glynn to appoint Mr. John Dorety in the accountant's position on the Main Street Committee, a full, 2-year term. Council Member Wilbanks seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Council Member Wilbanks moved to appoint Mr. Charles G. (Chuck) Giffin, Jr. as an architect. This position was a for a full term. The motion was seconded by Council Member Dyer and prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None Park & Recreation Board Four 2-year positions were up for appointment on the Park & Recreation Board. Council Member Wilbanks offered a motion to reappoint Mr. Alex McKee, Mr. Bill Martin, Mr. Julian Dyke, and Mrs. Bobby Kay Nery. Council Member Spencer seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, & Wilbanks Nays . None Abstain: Niedermeier Council discussion ensued, during which it was determined that a special meeting would be held on Tuesday, May 13, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to allow applicants for appointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and the Planning & Zoning Carmission to review their background and qualifications. Appointment to these two boards was postponed pending this special meeting. RESOLUTION, APPODM4E N'T' TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a resolution appointing a mP.mber of the Grapevine Industrial Development Corporation. It was noted that the Grapevine Industrial Development Corporation consists of three members. Each position is a 6-year term or, if a member is also Council Member, his or her teen on the IDC would last as long as their elected Council service. The IDC position held by Mr. Mike McKinney was to expire to 1986, and Mr. McKinney had expressed a desire to be reappointed to this post. The caption of the proposed resolution was read by the City Secretary. There being little discussion, a motion was offered by Council Member Spencer that the resolution be adopted and Mr. McKinney be reappointed to another term on the Industrial Development Corporation. Council Member Wilbanks seconded the motion, which prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 86-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC'T'ORS OF THE GRAPEVINE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPO- RATION k- I (10) 5/6/86 DISCUSSION, LANDSCAPING IN DEDICATED RIGHTS -OF -WAY The next item before the City Council was to discuss landscaping in dedicated rights -of -way and take any necessary action. Council Member Spencer noted some developers had placed landscaping in public rights -of -way, and she questioned what responsibility the City would have to assume for maintenance of these areas when the subdivision was completed. During the ensuing discussion, City Attorney John Boyle reviewed some alternatives of how other cities deal with this situation. Public Works Director Jim Baddaker and Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Conklin were directed to formulate a recommendation for regulating landscaping in public rights -of -way. No formal action was taken by vote of the City Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Powers then announced that the City Council would recess to the Conference Roan to discuss deployment of security personnel at Grapevine Lake pursuant to Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., Section 2(j). All members of the City Council were present upon reconvening momentarily in the Council Chambers. City Manager Jim Hancock advised no action was necessary as a result of the closed session. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS Council Member Glynn noted the Hilton Hotel had approached the City for possible lease of the Concourse facility. A meeting to discuss the matter was scheduled for May 7. City Secretary Karen Spann gave an update report relative to the optical scan voting equipment used during the recent City Officers Election. Parks & Recreation Director Kevin Conklin advised of the pending status of (1) negotiations with Mr. Bill Grantland for dedication and acceptance of park land and (2) a request of DEW Airport officials to use airport property for accommodation of the Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. . b ei`wiuIDZ li The deliberations of the City Council having been concluded, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tern Ware and seconded by Council Member Spencer. The motion prevailed by the ensuing vote: Ayes: Powers, Ware, Dyer, Glynn, Spencer, Wilbanks, & Niedermeier Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7t-h day of Jiinp , 1986. a in '5155� tx� mayor 0 4 MOA Mu