CM 1989-11-14 Minutes of November 14, 1989
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on
Tuesday, November 14, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members
were present:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Dean Wilkerson, Mayor Pro Tem
David M. Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratltff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
Mayor Wolfe introduced the student representatives from Coppell
Intermediate School and gave a short synopsis of the "Students in
Government" program. Those students and their Council counterparts were
as follows:
Lauren Woods, Mayor (Mark Wolfe)
Caroline Coombs, Mayor Pro Tem (Dean Wilkerson)
Amy Florence, Council member (David M. THomas)
Brooke Garza, Council member (Tom Morton)
Lauren Redmon, Council member (Bill Smothermon)
Rachel Irons, Council member (Jim Cowman)
Wink Lockwood, Council member (Ron Robertson)
Melissa Kass, Council member (John Nelson
Dustin Hunt, City Manager (Alan D. Ratliff)
Student Mayor Lauren Woods and Mayor Mark Wolfe called the City Council
meeting to order.
Fifth grade student Jack Brabham gave the invocation. Following the
invocation Council member Lauren Redmon (Bill Smotbermon) led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3: Consideration of approval of minutes: October 24, 1989
Following discussion, Councilmember Brooke Garza (Tom Morton) moved that
the minutes of the October 24, 1989 meeting be approved as submitted.
Councilmember Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon) seconded the motion;
motion carript 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean Wilkerson)
and Council members Amy Florence (David M. Thomas), Brooke Garza (Tom
Morton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman),
Wink Lockwood (Ron Robertson) and Melissa Kass (John Nelson) voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 4: Special Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Lauren Woods (Mark Wolfe) reminded Council members of
the Big Ball Tournament to be held Saturday, November 18, 1989
at 2:00 p.m. in Carrollton. This tournament ia the annual
get-together of the area cities with representatives of
Council and Staff participating. Mayor Hark Wolfe indicated
that he would be unable to attend this Big Ball Tournament and
asked that the City Manager recruit needed staff to fill slots
as needed.
B. Mayor Lauren Woods (Mark Wolfe) meminded Council members of
the Annual Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon which will be held
on Wednesday, November 22, 1989, at Fire Station ~2 at 12:00
p.m. (noon).
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Item 5: Special Citizens' Appearances,
Mayor Lauren Woods (Mark Wolfe) asked if there were student
in the audience who wished to appear before the Council at this time.
Those persons speaking were Ms. Sabrina Gunaca, 652 Quail Lane, who
asked that the City work to bring restaurants other than pizza or
chicken into the City. Mr. Chris West, 239 Reader Street, asked that
the City Council consider bike and Jogging routes throughout the City.
Mr. Jack Brabham, 400 West Kay Street, requested that the City Council
install left turn signals at the intersection of Denton Tap Road and
Parkway Boulevard.
Item 6: Discussion, consideration of approval of a resolution
declaring November 14, 1989, as "Students in Government Day"
in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Lauren Woods (Mark Wolfe) read the resolution proclaiming November
14, 1989 as "Students in Government Day". Following discussion, Council
member Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman) moved that Resolution 111489.1 be
approved and authorize the Mayor to sign. Council member Melissa Kass
(John Nelson) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Caroline Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David
M. Thomas), Brooke Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon),
Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman), Wink Lockwood (Rom Robertson) and Melissa
Kass (John Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7: Discussion, consideration of approval of a proclamation
declaring the week of November 11 through 18, 1989, as "Week
from Hunger" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Council member Amy Florence (David M. Thomas) read the proclamation
proclaiming the week of November 11 through 18, 1989 as "Week from
Hunger". Following discussion, Council member Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman)
moved that the proclamation be approved as submitted and the Mayor be
authorized to sign. Council member Melissa Kass (John Nelson) seconded
the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean
Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David M. Thomas), Brooke
Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim
Co,man), Wink Lockwood (Ron Robertson) and Melissa Kass (John Nelson)
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: Discussion, consideration of approval of a resolution for
former Police Chief Tom Griffin, in recognition of the many
years of dedication and service to the City of Coppell and
the community.
City Manager Dustin Hunt (Alan D. Ratliff) read the proposed resolution
in recognition of former Police Chief Tom Griffin for his dedication and
service to the City of Coppell. Following discussion on this item,
Council member Brooke Garza (Tom Morton) moved that Resolution 111489.2
be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Mayor Pro Tnm Caroline
Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) and Council members Amy
Florence (David M. Thomas), Brooke Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren Redmon
(gill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim Corian), Wink Lockwood (Ron
Robertson) and Melissa ~ass (John Nelson) voting in favor of the ~otion.
Hayor Wolfe and Student Mayor Woods then presented a plaque of
appreciation to former Polica Chief Tom Griffin. City Manager Alan D.
latliff and Student City Manager Dustin Hunt presentad a spray of
flowers to Janice Griffin, wife of Tom Criffin.
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Item 9: Discussion, consideration of approval of a resolution
authorizing the City's vote for the appointment of a member
for the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal
District and Authorizing the Hayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item, Council member Lauren Redmon (Bill
Smothermon) moved that Resolution 111489.3 casting the City of Coppell's
vote for John Nelson as the appointed member to the Board of Directors
/or the Dallas Central Appraisal District be approved and the Nayor ~'~
authorized to sign. Council member Rachel Irons (Jim Co.man) seconded ~
the motion; motion carried 7-0 with ~ayor Pro Tam Caroline Coombs (Dean ;
Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David N. Thomas), Brooke
Garza (Tom ~orton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim
Co~nnan), Wink Lock~ood (Ron Roberteon) and Helissa Ease (John Nelson)
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Discussion, consideration of approval of adopting a resolution
providing for the City of Coppell'e participation in the Crime
Stoppers Program of the Greater Dallas Crime Commission.
Folloving discussion of this item, Council member Melisaa Kass (John
Nelson) moved that Resolution 111489.4 providing for the City's
participation in the Crime Stoppers Program be approved and the Nayor be
authorized to sign. Council member Brooke Garza (Tom Horton) seconded
the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Nayor Pro Tam Caroline Coombe (Dean
Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David N. Thomas), Brooke
Garza (Tom Norton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim
Co.an), Wink Lockvood (Ron Robertson) and Neltssa Kaes (John Nelson)
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11: Discussion, consideration of an ordinance appointing a Bond
Committee to proceed ~rlth the formation of a Capital
Improvement Program for the City of Coppell, setting the date
of the first meeting, appointing a chairman and authorizing
the Nayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item, Council member Lauren Redmon (Bill
Smothermon) moved that Ordinance 89-456 be approved and the Hayor be
authorized to sign. Council member Brooke Garza (Tom Norton) seconded
the motion; motion carried 7-0 vith Hayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean
Wilkereon) and Council members Amy Florence (David N. Thomas), Brooke
Garza (Tom Norton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim
Covman), Wink Lock~ood (Ron Robertson) and ~elissa Kaes (John Nelson)
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12: Discussion, consideration of appointing the American Red Cross
Volunteer Committee as provided by Ordinance Number 89-450.
Those individuals proposed for appointment to the Community Red Cross
Committee are: Joann Barton, Dabble Berrigan, Dr. Danice Couch, Kara
Deitz, Harcia Ferguson, Ed Sircy, June Stevens and Rob Hull. Folloving
discussion on this item, Council member Brooke Garza (Tom Norton) moved
that those names as previously listed be appointed to the Com~unity Red
Cross Committee. Council member Wink Lockvood (Ron Robertson) seconded
the motion; motion carried 7-0 vith Nayor Pro Tam Caroline Coombs (Dean
Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David N. Thomas), Brooke
Carza (Tom Norton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim
Covman), Wink Lockvood (Ron Robertson) and Nelissa Kase (John Nelson)
votin$ in favor of the motion.
Item 13: Discussion, consideration of approval for an annual
City/County A~reeuent w/th Dallas County for uinor street
repairs and authorizimg the Nayor to sign.
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Street Superintendent Per Birdsall made the presentation to the Council,
stating that this agreement allows the County to partfcipate in mimor
maintenance of various streets. Following discussion of this item,
Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) moved that the agreement
be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Council member Wink
Lockwood (Ron Robertson) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) and Council members Amy
Florence (David M. Thomas), Brooke Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren Redmon
(Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman), Wink Lockwood (Ron
Robertsou) and Melissa Kass (John Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14: Discussion, consideration of selecting material, color and
vendor for the removal and replacement of floor covering at
both foyers of City Hall.
Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando made the presentation
to the Council. Mr. Trando stated that it is staff's recommendation
that the bid from Dobson Floors, Garland, Texas for Marazzi Tile fn the
amount of $2,430.00 be accepted. This firm would remove existing
carpet and lay the new tiles. A dark gray color is recommended in order
to blend with any color scheme the City might have now or in the future.
Following discussion on this item, Council member Amy Florence (David M.
Thomas) moved that the City accept the recommendation of the Finance
Director and award the bid accordingly. Council member Brooke Garza
(Tom Morton) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Caroline Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David
M. Thomas), Brooke Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon),
Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman), Wink Lockwood (Ron Robertson) and Melissa
Kass (John Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15: Discussion, consideration of approval of contracts between the
City of CoppelJ and Metrocrest Medical Services for Medical
Control and Paramedic Continuing Education and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item, Council member Melissa Kass (John
Nelson) moved that the two contracts between the City of Coppell and
Metrocrest Medical Services be approved, and the Mayor be authorized to
sign. Council member Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon) seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Caroline Coombs (Dean
Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David M. Thomes), Brooke
Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren Redmon (Bill Smothermon), Rachel Irons (Jim
Cowman), Wink Lockwood (Ron Robertson) and Melisea Kaes (John Nelson)
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16: Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance changing
the name of the Old Town Center Ad Hoc to Coppell Historic
District Committee and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on thi~ item, Council member Brooke Garza (Tom
Morton) moved that Ordinance 89-457 be approved and the Mayor be
authorized to sign. Council member Wink Lockwood (Rou Robertson)
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Caroline
Coombs (Dean Wilkerson) and Council members Amy Florence (David M.
Thomas), Brooke Garza (Tom Morton), Lauren gedmon (Bill Smothermon),
Rachel Irons (Jim Cowman), Wink Lockwood (Ron Robertson) and Melissa
Kass (John Nelson) votimg in favor of the motion.
Mayor Wolfe then asked the Fifth Grade Teachers from the Coppell
Intermediate School to come forward and presented them with the
Proclamation approved earlier in the Council Meeting. Those teachers
were: Barbara Brothers, Laura Gostas, Jana Hamilton, Marsha Hughes and
Betty Nash. Mayor Wolfe also presented certificates for each of the
Student Representatives. These certificates will be handed out to the
students during their class hours.
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This concluded the student participation.
After a short break, the City Council meeting then resumed.
Item 17: Regular Session Mayor's Report.
Mayor Wolfe provided the following information:
A. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, spoke
before the Council and indicated that the process for approval
of zoning items will be changed. Mr. Sieh stated that
variance requests that pertain to the Subdivision Ordinance
should be approved by the City Council while variance requests
pertaining to the Zoning Ordinance, other than PD or SUP
zoning classifications should be forwarded to the Board of
Adjustment for consideration.
B. Mayor Wolfe brought to the Council's attention a letter from
Dr. Bill Stearman in response to a mail out to the citizens of
Coppell. Mayor Wolfe informed the Council of the status and
concerns on this committee's approach to the training facility
for Texas A&M Extension Services, and stated that he had
requested that his name, as a member of this Board, be
withdrawn so there will be no possible conflict with the
upcoming bond proposal.
C. Councilman Thomas requested that a standing item be placed on
future agendas concerning the Concession Stand at Brown Park,
and the completion of Denton Tap Road. Under this item, City
Attorney Larry Jackson informed the Council that three (3)
bids are in the process of being secured at this time.
Councilman Cowman also indicated that he felt that there were
major problems with the business signs along Denton Tap Road
and asked that the City Manager have staff research the cost
of relocating the signs and determining whether the City or
the Owners would be responsible for paying for the
relocations. Councilman Morton also requested under this item
that special enforcement on Beltline Road South be provided as
vehicles are speeding on this portion of Beltline Road.
D. Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson requested that a standing item be
placed on future Council Agendas concerning the status of the
land swap for the future Library site.
E. Councilman Thomas requested a status report on the Leeley
Lawsuit. City Manager Alan Ratliff informed Council that the
City Attorney will be providing a complete report on all
lawsuits at the December 12, 1989 City Council Meeting.
F. Mayor Wolfe requested that a report be provided at the
December 12, 1989 City Council meeting concerning the bridge
on North MacArthur Boulevard and the right-of-way for building
this bridge.
G.Councilman Thomas also requested a status report on the
changing of the City's Logo.
H. Councilman Cowman informed the Council that the Varsity Girls
Volleyball Team will be competing in the State Tournament on
November 17 and 18, 1989, and requested that the Mayor send a
letter to this team in recognition of their accomplishments.
Item 18: City Council Liaison Report.
A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - There was no report at this
time.
B. CHAMBER OF COHHERCE - Councilman Co. man stated that a formal
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report would be forthcoming to the Council on the December 12,
1989 meeting.
C. COPPELL HISTOPIC DISTRICT - Councilman Nelson indicated that
the Committee for this district is in the process of
incorporating as a non-profit organization.
D. D.C.A.D. - There was no report at this time.
E. FINANCE COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time.
F. LIBRARY BOARD - There was no report at this time.
G. MUD ABSORPTION COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time.
H. NCTCOG - There was no report at this time.
I. PARK BOARD Councilman David Thomas stated that the Bond
Committee for park facilities had met the previous night and
were in the process of developing priorities.
J. SCHOOL BOARD - Councilman Robertson indicated that he, along
with Councilman Nelson and the School Liaisons had met with
the Architects and had formulated a plan for the natatorium.
The City Manager and the School Superintendent had been asked
to meet to discuss the possibility of a joint plan for
including the financing of this natatorium on the upcoming
bond programs for both the City and the School District.
Additionally, Councilman Robertson indicated that after the
first of the year this Committee will be meeting to discuss
the feasibility of a Summer Recreation Program.
K. TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMITTEE - There was no report at this
time.
L. OFFICE ON AGING - Councilman Morton indicated that the Office
on Aging is serving I00 new families this month. He also
stated that he had obtained several brochures and other
information at the recent Texas Municipal League meeting and
would provide those copies to the City Manager for review by
interested employees or citizens.
Item 19: Regular Session Citizens' Appearances.
A. Mayor Wolfe recognized Mrs. Vivian Checkley, 812 Howell Drive, who
stated that she would like to have the house on Howell Drive, that
has burned, cleaned up.
B. Mr. Wilfred Vincent, 141Landsdown, requested that the City provide
more police patrol on early Saturday mornings on Sandy Lake Road
near the Meadows Addition.
Item 20: Discussion, consideration of approval of a preliminary plat
for the Villages of Coppell, Phase III Addition, located at
the southeast corner of DeForest Road and Allen Road at the
request of Denton Creek Joint Venture.
Planning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council.
Ma. Bowman stated that the applicant is requesting a variance to delete
the alleys along the creek as well as a variance requesting centering
the structures on the lots. Following discussion on this item,
Councilman Roberteon moved that the preliminary plat be approved with
the variances as requested. Councilman Morton seconded the motion;
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas,
Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
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Item 21: Discussion, consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-5-3C of the Sign Ordinance which concerns Canopy
Signs. The variance is requested by Chevron for the property
located at 101 East Beltline Road.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Also present to discuss this item was Mr. Richard Quinn, Field
Representative from Chevron. Mr. Quinn stated that the request for the
variance is for the spanners across the top of the pumps, and that no
advertising other than the Chevron logo would be attached to the white
(or top portion of the spanner). He further stated that the additional
information on the bottom (or blue portion) of the spanner would reflect
credit card and pump number indications only. Following discussion on
this item, Councilman Robertson moved that the sign variance at 101 East
Beltline be approved as shown in the photograph, presented as a part of
the support documentation, and that only tbs Chevron emblem be allowed
on the top (or white portion) of the spanner, that the credit card and
pump number information as well as service indicators be the only
information provided on the blue (or lower portion) of the spanner and
that this variance request is not for the top canopy sign as indicated
in the photograph. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion
carried 4-3 with Councilmen Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion; end Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Thomas and
Morton voting against the motion. A copy of the photograph as presented
to the City Council is filed in the Inspections Department as a
permanent part of City Records.
Item 22: Discussion, consideration of approval of the Trinity River
Authority Contract for Service, by formal resolution, for
$3,000.00 The contract period will run from November 14, 1989
to September 30, 1990.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that
Resolution 111489.5 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign.
Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tam Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman,
Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 23: Discussion, consideration of awarding of bid for sale of water tower in the sum of $31,878.00.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff informed the Council that the City had
received an additional quote for the purchase of this tank following the
opening of bids. This quote was from the City of Parker, Texas, and
under a new regulation cities have the right to negotiate with other
cities on the sale of property without using the bidding process.
However, the City would be required, according to City Attorney Larry
Jackson, to reject all bids and to begin the process again should the
Council desire to negotiate with another city for the sale of this
water tower. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Nelson moved
that the City accept the bid from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company in the
amount of $31,878.00 for the purchase of the water tower. Councilman
Robertson seconded the motion; motion carried 5-2, with Councilmen
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and Council-~n Smothermon voting
against the motion. This item is for the sale and removal of the tower
only and does not include the sale of the .25 acre site upon which the
tower sits.
Item 24: Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance
approving the rate schedule to be charged by Texas New Mexico
Power Company to the City of Coppell, Texas, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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Following discussion on this item, Councilman Cowman moved that the City
reject the ordinance granting a rate increase to Texas New Mexico Power
Company until such time as a franchise agreement has been obtained from
this company. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Following further discussion and review by the City Manager, Council
reconsidered this item. Councilman Nelson moved that the City
reconsider and approve the rate schedule as stipulated in the ordinance,
which is approximately 1/4 of the rate requested by the Texas New Mexico
Power Company and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Councilman Robertson
seconded the motion; motion failed 3-4 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and
Councilmen Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and
Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermou and Cowman voting against the
motion.
Item 25: Discussion, consideration of approval of a preliminary budget
for consulting services to provide technical assistance on the
upcoming bond program.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that a
preliminary budget with a cap of $10,000.00 be approved for consulting
services on the upcoming bond program. Councilman Nelson seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson and Councilmen
Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor
of the motion.
It=m 26: Discussion, consideration and determination by the City
Council as to the sufficiency of a petition submitted for
initiative on the question of whether the City of Coppell
should be annexed into the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
system, and the tax imposed as authorized under Section 16 of
Article lllSy, V.A.C.S. and be effective in the City of
Coppell.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that the
petition as submitted be declared insufficient. Councilman Smothermon
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and
Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 27: Discussion, consideration of adopting an ordinance calling an
election in the City of Coppell on the question of whether the
City of Coppell should be annexed into the Dallas Area Rapid
Transit (DART) system and the tax imposed and authorized under
Section 16 of Article 1118y, V.A.C.S. and be effective in the
City of Coppell.
Following discussion by the Council on this item, Councilman Nelson
moved that the City approve an ordinance calling for au election on
January 10, 1990 to determine whether the City of Coppell should be
annexed into tbs Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system and the tax
imposed and authorized under Section 16 of Article lllSy, V.A.C.S. and
be effective in the City of Coppell. Councilman Morton seconded the
motion; motion failed 3-4 with Councilmen Morton, Robertaon and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and Councilmen
Thomas, Smothermon and Cowman voting against the motion.
Item 28: Presentation and discussion regarding traffic control
recommendations at three (3) intersections; Parkway and Moore
Road, Southern Belle and Plantation, and Bethel School and
Moore Road.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public)
ES-31 A. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83;
discussion with City Attorney concerning matters
involving privileged co~unication between Attorney and
Client:
i) The City's liability as concerns traffic control
devices.
Prior to discussion on this item, Council convened in Executive Session
as allowed under Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 83;
at 8:28 p.m. and adjourned back into open session at 8:58 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION (open to the public)
City Engineer Russell Doyle made a presentation to the Council on this
item concerning the three (3) intersections that have been requested for
traffic control devices. No action was required on this item.
Item 29: a. Reconsideration to have staff perform traffic control
studies at Plantation/Southern Belle and Bethel
School/Moore Road intersections.
b. Discussion, consideration of directing staff to perform
traffic studies at Plantation/Southern Belle and Bethel
School/Moore Road.
Councilman Morton moved that the City reconsider Item 29-a. Mayor Pro
Tem Wilkerson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Following the information that was presented under Item 29-a, it was
determined the City may need to get new traffic counts and updated data
since the information provided is from the previous year. Following
discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that the City
increase patrols at both intersections as listed in the caption, that
radar control be used at Southern Bell and Plantation Drive with
discretionary radar control being used at Bethel School and Moore Roads,
and that a new traffic count be obtained for Southern Belle and
Plantation. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Additional
discussion was held concerning a proposed solution to the fence problem
at Bethel School and Moore Road. City Hanager Alan D. Ratliff stated
that staff has been working on this item and will bring forward a
proposed solution.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 30A Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance for Case
t's S-1025 and S-1029, to change the zoning designation from
(LI) Light Industrial, to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial, Special
Use Permit, on a parcel of land located at 1203 Crestside
Drive, at the request of Mr. Gordon Dunaway, and authorizing
the Hayor to sign.
Item 30B Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance for Case
#S-1033, to change the zoning designation from (SF-12) Single
Family-12, to (SF-12-SUP) Single Family-12 Special Use Permit,
on a parcel of laud located approxi~ately 450 feet south of
the southeast corner of Heartz Road and Sandy Lake Road, at
the request of Christ our Savior Lutheran Church, and
authorizing the Hayor to si~n.
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Item 30C Discussion, consideration of approval or sn ordinance for Case
#S-1034, to change the zoning designation from (C) Commercial,
to (C-SUP) Commercial, Special Use Permit, on a parcel of land
located at 125 Kimhel Kourt, at the request of Mr. Morris
Salerno, and authorizing the Mayor to si~n.
Item 30D Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance for Cass
#ZC-510, to change the zoning designation from (A)
Agricultural, to (HC) Highway Commercial, to allow for the
development of Highway Commercial, on a parcel of land located
on the south side of Cotton Road (east), and approximately 250
feet from the center line of Freeport Parkway, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item 30E Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance for case
#S-1026 to change the zoning designation from (SF-9) Single
Family-9, to (SF-9-SUP) Single Family-9-Special Use Permit, to
allow the operation of a church, on property located
approximately 600 feet north of the northeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Item 30F Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance for Case
#S-1044 to change the zoning designation from (SF-12) Single
Family-12, to (SF-12-SUP) Single Family-12-Special Use Permit,
on a parcel of land located at 572 Rocky Branch Road and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item 30G Review, consideration and final acceptance of 34" crosstown
water line and other miscellaneous waterline improvem~nts and
approval of final pay application, in the amount of
$70,652.70.
Item 30H Review, consideration and final acceptance of the Bethel Road
drainage improvements and approval of final pay application,
in the amount of $22,911.95.
Item 30I Consideration for awarding of bid; for purchase of office
supplies, for the period from November 1, 1989 to September
30, 1990.
Item 30J Discussion, consideration of moving $1,000.00 from the
Contingency Fund in Mayor and Council Budget to Special
Projects to be used by the Coppell Historical Comtttee.
Item 30K Discussion, consideration of approval of an ordinance amending
Ordinance #314 to allow one-way traffic on Rolling Hills from
December I, 1989 through December 27, 1989 and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Item 30L Discussion, consideration of approval of the Dallas County
Health Services Agreement for F.Y. '89-'90, by formal
resolution, in the amount of $1,763.00.
Councilman Morton moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as submitted
and the Mayor be authorized to sign all approved ordinances and
resolutions. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tom Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Ordinance numbers assigned are as follows:
Iten No. Ordinance/Resolution No.
30A Ordinance No. 297-A-66
30B Ordinance No. 297-A-67
30C Ordi-~-ce No. 297-A-68
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30D Ordinance No. 297-A-69
30E Ordinance No. 297-A-70
30F Ordinance No. 297-A-71
30K Ordinance No. 89-458
30L Resolution 111489.6
EXECUTIVE SESSION (closed to the public) ~_~
ES-31 A. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83;
discussion with City Attorney concerning matters
involving privileged communication between Attorney and
client:
2) D/FW Airport expansion
3) Discussion concerning Southwestern Railroad
obligation in the amount of $92,768.06.
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2(e); discussion with City
Attorney and review of pending litigation matters by City
Attorney:
]) General [lomes; second lawsuit.
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2(g); discussion concerning
personnel.
!) Discussion of personnel matters relating to City
Boards & Commissions.
Council convened in Executive Session at 9:44 p.m. as allowed under
Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83; and adjourned
at 10:48 p.m. ~_~
REGULAR SESSION (open to the public)
There was no action required in connection with Executive Session item
ES-31A through C, as set forth above.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons
City Secretary
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