CM 1989-02-28 l~[nutes of Pebnmry 28~ ~989
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in s regular called saesion
on ~eaday, February 28, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chs=bere of
Torn Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, T~x~s. The follo~rln8
members were present:
Leu Dusgan, Mayor
D~an ~ilkeraon, Hayer Pro Tam
Walter Petti3ohn, Cooncil~an
Ton Morton, Councilmen
Bill Smothermon, Cou~cilman
Jim Co~an, Councilmen
Hark Wolfe~ Councilmen
John I. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson, and City Secretary Dorothy
The meeting was called to order by H~yor Jeff Kryzak (Duggan) and
everyone asked to stand while City ~lanasar Rachael llohr (P~tliff), from
Pinkerton Klmnt&ry 5th srade class, save the invocation. Pollo~ing
the invocation ~Ayor Jeff Kryzak (Dus~an) led those present in the
Pledse of illesiance. Students fro~ Pinkerton Bl~ntary School vere
participatinS in the City Council mectinS aa part of the *'Students in
Gove~.~ent' prnsram conducted by the N~yor and City Council. Those
students and their Council counterparts vere as fellers:
Jeff Kryzak, Mayor (Leu Do,San)
Lorenzo ~illi!--on, ~ayor Pro Tam (Dean Wilksrson)
Chrisay bye, Council ~mber ((Walter Pettijohn)
Piper Belleperche, Council m~mbar (Tom Morton)
Imura BagSett, Council mt~ber (Bill Smothex~On)
~hau£elle Lindlief, Council~aber (Jim Co.man)
Joshua Kryzak, Council member (Mark Wolfe)
Sksnuon Behrman, Council member (John A. Nelson)
Rachel Mohr, City Manager (Alan D. Ratliff)
· =mnda Glasaay was recognized as Student-at-Lares reprea~atinS Pink. rash
Elementary School.
Hayer Du$san th~n introduced Pinkarton Elementary 5th ~rade teachers
Betty ~ash, Laura Gostas, and Janice Branum, the students fro~ Pinksrton
Elementary School 5th grade classes, and Lu Ann~ Stevens, Principal of
Pinksrton El~ntary.
Item 3: Approval of Minutes - February 7, 1989
February ll, 1989
Council member Belleperche (Morton) moved to approve the minutes of
February 7, 1989, and February Ii, 1989, as submitted, Council me~ber
Behrmn (Nelson) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 ~rith Hayor Pro
Tam Willia~son (Wilkareon), Council members Mayo (PettiJohn),
B~lleperche (Herren), Ba~ett (Smethermon), tindlie£ (Co~U), Kryzak
(Wolfe), and Bahrman (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
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Item t: Hayorte Report
Hayor Dussau save the follovin8 report:
A. City H~uaser Rachel Nohr (Ratliff) in~roduc~d
[ilcrease the City's new Fire ~lef to t~ Co~cil and
tho8e persons present, ~d as~d ~r. Kilcrease Co 8ay a
~ ~rds Co the C~ncil.
B, Nayor ~s~an a~ated cha~ 2he H~ ~ers Assoc~tion for
the ~s of Coppell ~11 be holgi~ ~heir a~usl ~ee~ins
on ~rch ~, 1989 at 7:00 p.~. at ~he S,~t~ Ro~el. Re
enc~r~ses all available Council ~ers to at~end.
C. ~erican Airlines is, asain ~his year, do. tins s~ (6)
~ic~s to ~he Cl~y for use ~ ~he "S~udents in
~e~en~' pro~ so t~t those s~uden~ representa~ives
~y tr~vel ~o Austin as a par~ of ~he "S~udents in
D. ~uncil was inf0md ~hat City ~ser Alan D.
~11 be out of ~o~ for ~he c~i~ week for a vaca~ion.
Depu2y City ~Mser/Fi~nce Director Frank ~ando viii be
in charse durl~ ~he in~er~.
E. ~yor ~ssan once again stressed t~2 ~he citizens and
C~ncil need ~o ~ sure ~d v~rify s~a~emen~s ~de
conce~ins ~he D/~ ~ort e~ansi~ and veriffy the
accuracy of any sCa~em~n~s Cha~ ~ere heard.
F. ~ayor Dussan a~ounced that I~em No. 12 would no~ be
heard aC chis ~ime and ~11 be co~n~ ~fo~ard for
Co~cil's considera~ion a~ a later dace.
C~ncil~n ~ bright to the C~nclls a~en~ion a
reques~ for City staf~ ~o l~k in~o ~he cle~ins up of a
~railer/~bile ho~ ~ha~ vas bused out located at
Bsl~line Road on ~he Leslie proper~y. ~unctl~u
Pe~tiJo~ s~ated cha~ be had be~n in con~ac~ ~th ~he
~er of this proper~y and vas ~old ~t ~his
would be cloned up ~hin the n~ fey days.
Council~n ~olie ex~ended his ~ ~o the City ~naser
for process used in ~he recen~ hirins off the Fire
Council~ ~ol~e also 8sked t~ C~cil consider
appoin~i~ a Special S~udy Cos~it~ee ~o s~udy ~he
Crapevin~ Sprin~s area as yell as ~he old t~ area of
the City ~h ~he possibili~y off re-r~tinS
~o o~her roads ~chin the Cl~y in order co presets this
area as a historical site within the City.
J. Council ~mber ~yo (Pet~i~ohn) requested ~ lte~
19 on ~he asenda be c~sidered earlier In ~he eveni~,
~yor ~ssan infold ~hoee presen~ ~t the n~C
flor ~he D/~ Sc~ Heari~s will be h~ld a~ ~he C~pell
~ilh Sc~ol Audi~ori~ on ~rch 8, 198~, a~ 8:00 p.~.
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Item 5: City Council Lialeon'e Report
A. DART - Council~an Nort~ ihdicated that there was no report at
this tl~, He did state that DART is still workin8 on ~he
Park-n-Ride area in ~or8e~o~ Plaza.
FIN~CE CO~I~I - Councih~ Smothe~n indicated that the
Fi~e Cmitt,e had ~et ~th staff ~d the City Atto~ey.
He stated ~h~t financial state~nts 8h~ed thc revenues ~re
8~e~ ~head of last year with expenditures bdinS held
check.
C. LIBBY BO~ - ~cllun Pettiloh ~ Hayor Pro T~
~llhrson lndic~ted that they did not atte~ the last Library
neetin$.
~ ABSOE!ON - Couuci~ S~themn re,fred thc this
C~tttee had met ~th City staff end City Attorney and that
plans on this project are befinninK to fall ~ place.
E. HCT~G - Co~cil~n C~n indicated there vas no report
this ices.
F. P~ BOA~ - hyor Pro T~ ~ilhro~ end Co,ciCa
indicated that they ~ve been unsuccessful ~ settinS a
response fr~ SB$ representatives resardins the c~st~celon
of the concessi~ stand in the City p~rk. It vas requested
that the hyor pro~tdo input at a hisher level vithin ~he
c~pany in an e~iorc to obtain a ronp~oe. In other ~tter8
the Park ~oard is continuint its ~ork in revie~ni a~
brins~S forth ~ rec~endati~ on a con~ltant.
Co~cil~n ~olfe ~d ~e18~ indicated thc their ~ictee hid
Mt ~th the school recentl~ and reviewed the Coppell 2000
report. In Mki~ note of all the Jolt City/echo1 proJoct8
that ~ere Mutioned ~ the report it wes noted thc Chis
nU~er ~as quite hish. Councilm ~olfe requested thac Rick
Fost~r, Co~ty Education Directoro be requested to
the hrch 13, 1989, ~o~t School B~rd/City Council ueeti~ to
discuss several iteu concerns ~oint use of City ~d school
facilities ·
H.DALMS CO~ ~P~IS~ DIS~ICT -Counct~n Nelson indicated
~her~ ~as ~ report at ~s
TO~ C~TER ~CHI~ C~I~EE - Co~ctl~ Nelson
indicatod tht the C~l~tee has ~t a~ ~s appr~ed the
exterior pro~cts for use in the T~ Cen~er developMnt.
~niscapinS ~d interior naterials ~11 be discussed
later time.
Item 6: Citizen's Appearances
Hayor Kryzak (Duggan) then asked for those persons who vished to speak
under the above steted ite~. There were none.
Itnm 7: Consider approval of a Resolution declaring February 28, 1989
as "Student8 in Government Day in Coppell" and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Kryzak (Duggan) reed the reaolution into the record. Council
mmber B~hrman (Nelson) moved to approve Resolution 022889.1 declarins
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February 28, 198g, as "Students in ~overmmnt Day" in the City of
Coppel! and authorized the Mayor to sign. Council member Kryzak (Wolfe)
seconded the motion; mot~o/l ~a~id 7"0 ~r~th Mayor Pro Tern ~/illiamson
(Wllk~rson), Council members Hay, (Fetti~oh~), Belleperche (Morton),
Baggett (Smothermon), Lindlief (Comsan), Kryzek (wolfe), and Behrman
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Kryzak (Duggan) presented
this Resolution to Lu Anna Stevens, Principal of P~nkerton Elementary
School.
Item 8: Consider approval of a Resolution designating March 6-10, 1989
as "TeXas hblic Schools ~eek" ~n the City of Coppell and
authorizing the Mayor to sisn.
Following discussion on this item Council nomber Lindliaf (Co.nan) moved
to approve Resolution 022889.2. Council membex Hays (Patti,,ho)
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam gilli;m~on
(wilkerson), Council members Mayo (PettiJohn), Belleperche (Horton),
Barrett (Sm'thereon), Lindlief (Cowman), Kryzak (Wolfe), and Behrman
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-5-3 B of the Sign Ordinance which concerns the
max/mum size Of attached signs. The variance is requested by
the Coppell Independent School District for the sign proposed
for the new high school located at 185 West Parkway.
Mr. Dale Jackson, Chief Building Official, made the presentation to the
Council. Mr. Gary Keep, Architect for the School District was also
present to the discus9 this item with the Conned1. Council was informed --
that ~thout the incl~eiOn of the lines on the schools logo (a horse and
rider), indicating movement, the school sign would be ~n compliance vith
City Codes. FolloW~ng discussion on this item, Council member BaS~ett
(Smotheruon) moved that the variance for a total of 481.5 squ~re feet
for school siSnase be approved. Mayor Fro Tam Willi~,~Jon (Wilkerson)
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Ten Williemson
(wilkerson), COuncil members Mayo (.PettiJohn), Belleperche (Hozton),
Barrett (Smotheruon), Llndlief (Co~8n), Kryzak (wolfe), and Behrman
/Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Participation of the "Students in Government" program ended at this
point.
Item 10: Discussion and consideration of spproval of a variance from
Sections 10-~-~ 5, I0-~o~ ~, and 10-9-1 of the St~n Ordinance
which centers off-pr~ise si~s, si~s erected In the public
right-of-way and the adminisCrat~ve fee for si~ var~nce
requests. ~e vari~ce is requested by the St. ~n'8 Cat.lit
~urch ~n ~ · Club.
Chief Build,ns Official Dale Jackson ~de the presentaci~ to the
Council. ~e request for this sign ~o to a~ SC. ~n'o Cat.lit
~urch Men% Club to p~ce te~ora~ s~ th~shouc the C~ty
a~ertisins ~he upc~ns saree 8~le. SiS~ w~id be e~cCed ~ Friday,
hzch 31st, and ro~ed by S~day, April 2nd. ~e request is for a
to,al of thirty (30) siS~. Foll~nS discussi~, Counci~m-u S~the~n
~od the the variance be appr~ed. Council~n Hort~ seconded the
~ti~; not~ carried 7-0 ~th with hyor Pro Tea Wilkerson, Counci~n
Pett~Jo~,'Mort~, S~t~, ~n, Wolfe, ~d Nelson voti~
of the
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Item 11: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance fram
Section 10-5-2 C Of the Si8n Ordinanc~ mhich concerns the
maximum size and heiEht along ~ith setback require~ents for
monument si&ne. The variance is required by ~oodyear for the
property located at 825 HacArthur.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Hr. Joe Decker, representinE the applicant, was also present
to discuss this item with the Council. It was indicated to the Council
that due to the size of this lot. and the width in the front of the lot,
it is i~poseible for the applicant to cmaply with City regulations
concern~n8 placement of the sl~n. The second variance, size of the
si~n. is requested due to the Erade of the property which site lo. er
than the brides, therefore, the applicant feels that s larEar sign is
requested in order to be noticed by oncom/ng traffic. Follme/ns
discussion on this item. Council~an Horton 2oved that the item be tabled
for further reviem by the City Attorney. Hayor Pro Tern Wilkerson
seconded the ~otion; ~otion carried 7-0 with Hayor Pro Tern Wilkerson,
Councilmen PettiJohn, Norton, S~other~on, Core.n, Wolfe, and Nelson
votini in favor of the ~otion.
Item 12: ZoninE thanes, Case No. PD-i08 (Sprinss of Coppell): 115
acres from PD Recreation to (PD) for (O) office; (R) retail;
(C) co~nercial and (LI) light industrial. PUBLIC H~ARING WILL
NOT BE HELD sINCE THIS APPLICATION I$ STILl, UNDER
CONS~DNitqTION
KY THE PLANNING AND ZONING GOI414ISSION.
As indicated at the be$innins of the ~meetinE this item vi1! not be
considered by the Council as the Plannine and Zonin~ coumission is still
conducting its hearing on the project, Thi item viii be re-advertised
and scheduled fo~ a liter date, No action was required on this item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 25: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) and (E) to discuss and obtain
lees1 advice in resard to Water and Sewer service to newly
annexed property subject of boundary aEreement.
Hayer DuEEan declared tbs public session closed end convened into
Executive Session on Tuesday, February 28, 1989, at 9:04 p,m. as alloyed
the the above recited article. Hayer DuEean adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:25 p.m., and opened the public session.
(Open to the Public)
Item 13: Holding of a FUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a zoninE
chanse Case ~ZC-516 from Retail to (PD-SF-7) located 190 feet
south of the southvest corner of Coppell Road and Sandy Lake
Road at the request of Thomas and Katherine NcHale.
Date of P&Z HastEns: 1-19-89
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval (i-0) with the
provisions that the
remaininE Retail Zoned
property on the sovthvest
corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Coppell Read be re-zoned
to PD-SF-7 also prior to the
final piattinS of this
property tbat 13 lots on the
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southern border of the
property be restricted to
houses with s
1800 square feet.
City Engineer Russell Doyle made the presentation to the Council. Also
prnsent to discuss this item vas Nathan ltsiar, Engineer, representing
the applicant. Nr. liaisr stated that this Sub-Division has no impact on
dmm stream drainage on Coppsll Road. Mayor Duggan declared the public
hearing open and asked for those parsons vho vishad to speak against the
proposed zoning change. Those parsons speaking wars Dr. Nslvin Gross,
152 Cottonwood, Patrioie Guatefeon, 101 Cottonwood, Stsvsn Rimer, 131
Wiudiug ~ollov, Ann Hinson, 150 Winding Hollow, Dele Ware, 105 Hidden
Valley, C, ary Anderson, 102 Winding Hollow, Nike Gaylor, 210 Winding
Hollow, and Ed Blasingaua, 126 Winding Nollow. These citizens request
concerned erosion, floodin~, lack of alleys, size of lots, impact on
schools, streets, envtronnent and adjoining zoning. Mayor Duggan then
asked for those parsons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed
zonin~ change. Those persons speaking were Doug ~hittsnbsrry, t03
Spanish Nose, who also read a letter from Nr. Doug Ste~powski, 133
Plantation, who was unable to be present at tonights meeting, and Nr.
Leonard ~hita, 138 Woodhurst. These c~nts indicated citizens
preference of residential zoning over retail. The public hearing was
then declared closed. Following a lengthy discussion by the Council,
Councilman Petti~ohn moved that the zoning request bs approved with a
minimum of 1,800 square foot housing in the Sub-Division. Councilman
Nelson seconded; motion failed 3-4 with Councilman PsttiJohn,
Smothsrmon, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Nayor Pro
~ilksrson, Council~en Norton, Cowman and Wolfe voting against the
motion. The applicant than requested to table the item for discussion
at a later data. Following further discussion Councilman Smathez~on
moved that this zoning change request be tabled at the request of the
applicant to Narch 14, 1989, for re-hearing by the Council end with a
waiver of any additional fees. Councilman Norton seconded the motion;
motion carried 7-0 with Nayor Pro Tam ~ilkerson, Councilman Petti~ohn,
NortOn, Smothsz~on, Coma, Wolfe, and Nelson voting in favor of the
motiou.
Item li: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Shadow Woods
Estates Addition located 190 feet south of the soutlnmst of
Coppell Road and Sandy Lake Road at the request of Thomas and
Katherine NcRale.
Date of P&Z Neetingl 1-19-89
Decision of P&Z Comaiesion~ Approval (t-0) with
requested variances as
noted on plat.
This it~ is associated with zoning of Item No. 13. Councilman
~ovad that the item be denied and be brought hack on March 11, 1989~
with no additional fees being assessed. Counci~n Norton seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 ~ith Mayor Pro Tam ~ilkerson, Councilman
PettiJohn, Horton, Smothez~ou, Co,man, Wolfe, and Nelson voting in favor
of the motion.
Item 15: Consider approval of a Resolution granting consent for the
annexation of two tracts of land, to vit~ Tract A containing
265.692 acres of land and T~act B containing 22.593 acres of
land by Coppell Huuicipal Utiliu District No, 1 and
&uthoriz!~ the Mayor to sign.
FollOWing discussi°n on this item, COUncilman smothsrmon mOVed that the
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item be tabled to March 7, 1989, in a 8peels1 City Council meeting
called for consideration sEt hie proJact. Couneilu~n Co~au attended;
notion carried 7-Ow~thMayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn,
Mor~on~ S~the~n) Co~n, go~Ee, and Nelson vo~inS ~n Eavor sE the
~O~,
~C~ 16A: D~scuso~ and appr~al of rec~o~dera~t~ of ~ prel~
plat ~or Heartz Road located s~th of Par~ay B~levard end
north of S~dy Lake Road at the request of ~Q D*velo~ent
Corporation.
~oll~al giac~sion on It~ 16A, Coun~i~ ~o~ton ~ed t~t the
C~il r~conait~r ~h~ above posted itm. Co~ct~-*a ~olf~ s~e~ged gh~
~tio~l =o~ion carrid 7-0 with Hayer Pro ~ilhrs~, ~cil~
P~ttiJo~, ~orton, ~moth~n, C~n, ~olft and ~.laon votin~ in favor
of ~t~ ~tion.
Item 16B: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Hearer Road
located south of Parkway Boulevard and north of Sandy Lake
Road at the request of ABQ Development Corporation.
Date of P&Z Maeti~: 1-19-89
., Decision of P&Z C°untss$on: Approved (4-0) with
requested variances
es noted on plat.
Date of CC Meeting: 2-14-89
Decision of CC: Denied (5-0) &
reacheduled to
2-28-89 with no
addi~ional feeeto be
paid by applicant
refiling.
Mr. Jay Chester, representing ABQ Development, was present to discuss
this item with the Council. Councilman PettiJoha indicated that he had
spoken with property owners in the area that additional right-of-way is
needed and they had indicated to him that approval for the dedication of
the right-of-way vould be forChcouing, however, us response has been
received at this time. Following further discussion by the Council,
Councilmen Wolfe moved that ~he plac be approved for a four-lane roadway
and that the City draft a pro-rata ordinance to be ¢~uoidered at a later
date. Councilmen Morton seconded the notion; notion carried 7-0 with
f~yor Pro Tem ~ilkerson, Councilmen PettiJobn, Morton, Snotharnon,
Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the notion.
Item 17: Discussion and consideration of Para$on Cable performing
~uality test demonstrating the service presently bainS
provided cable TV subscribers in the City of Coppell is
meeting and/or e~ceedin$ any operating standaTde.$et by the
FCC and those currently used in the cable industry..
Additionally, Para$ou Cable will pay an outside en$iueer
selected by the City a reasonable fee to interpret Paragon
Cable's "proofs" if the City Council desires and/or deems
naceaBdry.
Mr. Bur Nesbi't van present to discuss this iCem vith the Council.
Hsebit indicated that tests will be taken on the head;in~ half-way and
aC the end,line porci~ of the cable system. Additionally, Paragon nov
has Split Celephoue'n'~-bere for billing, and for repair, to prOVide
further service for Coppell citizens. (~eaCioua oouce~ning testing on
the feodar lines v~re directed Co Mr. Nesbit who indicated, thc these
teo~acould be conducted ~f the City so desired. Follovinx further
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discussion, Councilu~u lqelson moved that the City a11o~ Parugou to
provide the testing as indic~t~d ~w~th coordination of testing to be
condua~ed through ~he C~C~ ~hegerJ~ O~ce ~d that the ~est~ng ~nclude
feeder ~nes ~n addition to the held-~n, ha~a~o ~d end-l~e tests.
Council.s ~o~fe seconded; motion carried ?-0 ~th h~or Pro Tam
~il~reon, ~ci~en ?etCiJo~, Morton, S~t~, ~n, ~ol~e and
Ne/son vot~n~ ~n favor of the ~ci~.
Item 18: Discussion and consideration of approving an increase in the
Paragon Cable franchise fee fram 3Z to 5Z and instructing
staff to prepare necessary ordinances end documents to
accoh~lieh said increase in franchise fee.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Nalaonmoved that the City
increase the franchise fee from 31 to 5I for Paragon Cable TV and
instruct the staff to prepare the necessary Ordinances and documents for
consideration at a later time. Councilman Co, man seconded the motion;
motion carried 4-3 with Hayer Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen Cowman,
Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmen
Petti~ohn, Morton, and Smotherlnon voting against the motion.
Item 19: Discussion and consideration of waiving the water bills for
the Bethel Cemetery property.
He. Ann MtN.ar made the presentation to the Council on behalf of the
Bethel Cemetery Association. Deputy City Haunter/Finance Director Frank
Trando indicated to the Council that it would be in violation of bond
covenants to approve free service of water system to any resident within
the City. During discussion of this item, Dr. Nelvin Cross asked to be
recognized from the audience and indicated that he would like to donate
$50 to this cause and would work with the Association to provide funding
for future utility bills. Following further discussion, Councilmen
Nelson moyed that any penalties and interest be removed from the bill
and that~nother moans of funding be found for payment of the bill.
COuncilman Petti~ohn seconded; ~otion carried 7-0 with 14ayor Pro Tam
Wilkerson, Councilmen PetttJohn, Norton, ~mother~on, Cov~an, Wolfe and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 20: Discussion and consideration of requests by Johony Thompson
for the City to:
ao place Mr. Thompson's entire property in the floodway;
b. 1957 annexation of Hr. Tho~pson's property in the City of
Coppa11;
c. 1979 zoning request of Mr. Thmapson of 7 ac. of an 8.293
aC, tract;
d. allowance of 2 more metal buildings on Nr. Thompson's
property annexed in 1986;
e. platting and security guard; and
f. request for disannexation.
Councilman PettiJohn spoke on behalf of the appI!ca~t. Hayer Duggan
stated that he felt, that due to the Irish desEee of involvement and
emotionalism on the part of ~ouncilman PettiJohn, that Coumcilman
PettiJohn should remove himself from the Council on this item.
Councilman PettiJohn indicated he would decline to do es. Discussion
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vas then held concerning the six (6) items listed under Item No. 20.
Nr. Nathan 14star apok~ on behalf of the applicant. City Attorney Larry
Jackson spoke on behalf of the City and re-stated hie opinion that the
lend in question ia within the City limits of Coppell and that the
entire 8,293 acre tract wan zoned in 1979. Mr. Jackson also stated that
validating statute in 1975 erased any questions that might have arisen
concerning ~n~ezation of the property into the City. No formal vote wa8
taken on this item; however, consensus of the Council wes Chat in order
for Hr. Thompson to receive consideration on his requnet, the proper
process would have to be followed. It vas the consensus of the Council
that Item A - would necessitate th· Flood Plain issue be addressed, Item
B - no question that Mr. Thonpson'8 property was eonexed into the City
~n 1957. Item C - The total 8.293 acres were zoned Light Industrial
according to published notices, the agenda, and minutes of the City
Council end Plaoningand ZoninsmeetinSo. Item D - edditionsl
iafo~uation isroquired concerning the tvs metal bnildings before the
City Councii can a~t on thio request. Item E - A variance would be
required to allow a security ~uard to live on the pren~ioes; therefore,
the proper process mould have to be fell°Wed to allow thio variance
request. Item F - It was the consensus of Council thetthe City vus not
in favor of disar~exation of this property, ltsyor Dussan reiterated
Council's directive that staff is instructed to spend no additional
manhours on thin pro3oc~ until the proper papers have been filed with
the City.
Item 21: Discussion and consideration of a request for expedited
process to receive approval for a adnet chanse in floor plan,
to relocate the restrooms, due to conditions discOVered during
construction. Approved Case ~S-103t for (C-SUP) conemrctal
special use peradt for a restaurant with a private club/Gibbs
Station.
City Engineer l~uesall Doyle and Chief Building Official Dale Sackoon
were present to discUsS this item nith the Council. Follovin~
discussion, Council~!~ Norton moved that the request be approved as
stated in the cap,SOn. Councila~n Nelson seconded the motion~ ~otion
carried 7-0 with Nayor Pro Ten ~ilk~raon, Councilmen Petti~ohn, Norton,
Smothernon, Cayman, }lolls and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 22: Discussion and consideration of approval of · S~oking
Ordinance and authorizin~ the Ha~or to oiSn- requested by
Council~n Morton.
Councilman Morton stated thst he would like to withdraw consideration of
thio ite~ and place it on a later Council meeting, ltayor Duggan
declared this item withdrawn for consideration.
Item 23: Discussion and consideration of approving e Budget Amendment
Ordinance to the FY 1988-89 Budget end authorizing the liayor
to siSn,
Following discussion, on this item Council~n Suothera~n moved that
Ordinance 89-432 be approved and that the City H~ne~er cost out the
financing for a per~nent Co~unity Developer/Urban Planner including a
Job description. Connctlz~n Norton seconded the mationl motion carried
7-0 with ! layer Pro Tam ~tlkerson, Council~n PettiJohn, Herren,
S~othe~mon, CO~m~n~ Wolfe and ~elann votin~ in favor of tho ~otion.
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C~NSENT AGENDA
Item 24A: Discussion and consideration of approving an amendment to the
Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance #88-426 and authorizing the Mayor
Co sign.
Item 21B: Discussion and consideration of approval of a Change Order
(Change Order No. 2) for adding three additional median
openings and five additional left Cum lanes; and the west
turnout of Parkway Boulevard at Denton Tap; to Denton Tap Road
Improvement8 from Sandy Lake Road to Denton Creek es requested
by ABQ Development Corporation end Univest Development
Corporation and authorizing the Nayor to sign,
Item ~tC: Discussion and consideration of approve1 of nee by the Coppe11
Lions Club the old municipal building located on Coppell Road
and identified in the agreement executed August 11, 1987
between the City of Coppell and the Coppell Senior Citizens
Association.
Item 24D: Discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance
amending Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances which concerns
sign regulations and authorizing the Mayor to ei~n.
Item 24E: Discussion and consideration of enCeriu~ into_ an agreement
with TU Electric for installation of street lights on Beltlina
North/South and authorizing the Mayor to
Hayer Duggan indicated thec Item No. 21B had beeu Flthdrave for Council
consideration and would be placed on a future Counoil agenda. Item No.
21C and 21D were withdra~n from the Consent Agenda to be discussed
separately. Councilmen Smothermon then moved that item 24A and 2&E be
approved as s~aCed, Item 24A carries Ordinance No. 89-433 and
authorizes the Never to sign. Councilman Norton seconded the motion;
motion carried 7-0vithNayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen
ltorton, Smothermon~ Cowman) Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of
motion. During discussion of Item No. 24C it was noted Chat the use of
this buildSng by the Lions Club is to be considered a temporary measure.
~olloving discuselon, Councilman Cowman u owed ~hat the City allow the
Senior Citizens to approve ~he use of the Senior Cicisen hnlldinS b~ the
Lions Club as stated in the lease agreement. Councilman Wolfe seconded
the motionl motion carried 7-0 Flab Never Pro Tam Wilkereon, Councilmen
?etCiJoh~, Norton, SmoCheruons Co.man, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor
of the motion. During discussion on ICamNo. 24D the questionswas
raised as to whether or not Section 10-4-3 (L) read correctly that0 ·
car Chat is being sold and is parked on the public right-of-way, the
Ordinance prohibits a "For Sale" sign bein~ placed in the vehicle.
Council was informed by Chief Building Official Dale Jackson Chat this
is the intent of the Ordinance and under ~he proposed regulations chat
chis cannot be done. Following discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved
that Ordinance No. 89-434 be approved and cha Never au~horized ~o sign.
Councilman Co.man seconded the motionl notion carried 6-1 Mayor Pro Tam
~ilkarson) Coan¢ilmenHorton~ Smochezuon, Covms~, ~olfe and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion end Councilmen PetCiJohnvoting against
the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
ICes 25: Article 6252-17~ SecCinu 2 (e) and (g) to discuss and obtain
legal advice in regard to ~ater and Sever Service to newly
annexed property sub, eot of boundarY agreement.
Item 26: Article 6152-I?, Section 2 (f) discussion coucar~t~ the
purchase, ~xchau~e, lease or value of real proper~y.
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Item 27: Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Ntmber 83.
1. Discussion mieh City Attorney concerning ~at~er involving
privileaad coe~mnication betvaen Attorney and client.
liayor Duasan declared the public session closed and convened into
~xacutive Session ouWedneeday, ~arch 1, 1989, at 1:23 a.u. as alloyed
undar the above recited articles. ~ayor Duasan adjourned the ~xecuCive
Session at 1:t? a.m. OhM arch 1, 1989 and opened ~he public session.
Open to the public
There bain8 no fur~har business co come before ~he Council ~be meeting
was adjourned.
Lou Duggan
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons
City Secretary
NDiIJTES 022889
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