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CM 1987-09-08 Minutes September 8, 1987 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on Tuesday, September 8, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Coppell Town Center. The following members were present: Lou Duggan, Mayor Dan Stanton, Mayor Pro Tem Dean Wtlkerson, Councilman Walter PettiJohn, Councilman Tom Morton, Councilman Bill Smothermon, Councilman Jim Cowman, Councilman (late arrival) Mark Wolfe, Councilman Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, Acting City Secretary Debbie Cravey and City Attorney Larry Jackson. Mayor Duggan called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Councilman Morton gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Duggan led those present in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item 1: Approval of minutes - August 11, 1987 August 14,.1987 August 18, 1987 August 25, 1987 The following correction was noted in the Minutes of August 11, 1987. Item 4. This sentence should read, "Following further discussion, Councilman Wilkerson moved that this zoning change be approved with the stipulation that the greater of fifty percent (50%) or as many SF-12 lots as possible on the north side of Bethel Road be side entry or rear entry garages, that the two (2) draw areas be shown on the drawings with drainage easements, and that the deed restrictions state that no one can build in the drainage easements." The following correction was noted in the Minutes of August 25, 1987. Item 2G. Instead of "Economic Development Director," it should read "Community Development Director." Councilman Morton moved that the Minutes be approved as amended. Councilman Smothermon seconded, motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. MAYOR'S REPORT Item 2: Mayor's Report A. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that Councilman Cowman was having to attend the Wylie City Council meeting this evening on GTE business, therefore, he may not get through in time to make it to tonight's meeting. Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 2 B. Mayor Duggan reminded the Council and those present that Bethel School Road was now under construction and would be made a one-way street to the West during this time. He asked City Manager Alan Ratliff to make sure speed zone signs were properly posted and enforced and the street patrolled more than usual during this construction period. C. Mayor Duggau informed the Council that it was his understanding that the Coppell Business Association would like to meet with the City Council in a Joint work session to discuss funding of an Economic Development Director as a full-time position with the City. He asked the Council to be considering which Tuesday night would be best to meet with this Association in order to hold this joint work session. D. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that last week's meeting with Martin Frost in the City Council Chambers was "lively" despite the low citizen turnout. He advised the Council that it was his opinion the Congressman would be using our Council Chambers more frequently for this type meeting. Mayor Duggan encouraged the Council and audience to make a note of future dates when the Congressman would be holding these meetings and to make an effort to attend. E. Councilman Pettijohu stated that he had noticed the flags outside the Town Center becoming very frayed and had made a request of City Manager Alan Ratliff to have the flags replaced. New flags have been ordered by the Purchasing Department and Councilman PettiJohn wanted to thank Mr. Ratliff for taking care of this matter. F. Councilman PettiJohn questioned whether inspections of mobile homes were covered under a City ordinance. Staff is to check this out and report back to Council, G. Councilman Wolfe wanted to express his "thanks" to the City Manager and staff for the positive and helpful attitude he had experienced the past several months in his dealings with the City. Mayor Duggan and the Council extended their "thanks" to City Manager Alan Ratliff for the Job he was doing and the smooth running of the City since his tenure. H. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton requested City Manager Alan Ratliff to check on the status of the water rationing. I. Mayor Duggan asked the Council to bear with him as he is growing a beard for a ceremony he is involved in on September 17th in observance of the Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Constitution. CITIZEN'S APPEARANCES Item 3: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council. At this time Pete Rosenberg of 253 MacArthur addressed several items the residents of the Woodridge Addition wanted the Council to review. He presented the Council with a petition signed by over forty (40) residents. Items of concern were: 1) better lighting needed along Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 3 MacArthur, south of Sandy Lake Road; 2) better signage of MacArthur --- possibly the erection of one-way signs; 3) Police Department patrolling the area more, especially after the intersection at Beltline and MacArthur is opened; and 4) the emergency siren reduced to go off maybe once or twice a month or at a different time of the day such as 5:00 p.m. vs. 12 noon. Mayor Duggan addressed the items on the petition and assured that staff would check into these matters and advise Mr. Rosenberg of their findings. PUBLIC HEARING Item 4: Public Hearing and discussion of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, providing for Comprehensive Management of the Floodplain in the City of Coppell. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-0) STIPULATION: That the City Staff and Consulting Engineer along with the Development Council, all agree as to the final form of the Ordinance. City Engineer Wayne Ginn made the presentation to the Council. He asked that Council open the Public Hearing and leave it open for thirty (30) days. During the next two (2) weeks Staff could continue to receive written comments from engineers and developers within the comunity. On Wednesday, September 23, 1987 a work session ~ill be held with the concerned parties to try and resolve the issues. Mayor Duggan declared the Public Rearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed Ordinance. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed Ordinance. Again, there were none. Councilman Smothermon made the motion that the Public Hearing be left open on the Comprehensive Management of the Floodplain in the City of Coppell until October 13, 1987. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS Item 5: Consider approval of a Proclamation designating September 17, 1987 as "Egll DAY" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign. City Manager Alan Ratliff informed the Council that the Police Department will be conducting an "open house" from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on September 17th at which time citizens will be able to enter "special information" such as emergency, medical, handicapped problems or special needs into the E911 system. Citizens unable to attend this function may call the Police Department and supply this additional information over the telephone. Councilman Morton made the motion that Council designate September 17, 1987 as "E911 DAY" in the City of Coppell and authorize the Mayor to sign. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. Minutes ~ September 8, 1987 Page 4 Item 6: Consider approval of a Proclamation concerning Bicentennial Activities: A. Designating September 16, 1987 as a "CELEBRATION OF CITIZENSHIP DAY", and -'~ B. Designating September 17, 1987 as "U.S. CONSTITUTION DAY" and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Following discussion, Councilman Wolfe made the motion that September 16, 1987 be designated as "CELEBRATION OF CITIZENSHIP DAY" and September 17, 1987 be designated as "U.S. CONSTITUTION DAY" and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Councilman PettiJohn seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Item 7: Consider approval of a Resolution and agreement approving the donation of approximately a 32.2 acre lake and park site to the City of Coppell to be included in the City Park System and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mike Allen of Univest made the presentation to the Council. He was assisted during his presentation by Tom Wise, Development Constructor with Univest. Mr. Allen advised Council that Univest and the Park Board have met on two (2) occasions to discuss this project. The City's Park Consultant Rick Wilkerson of Creative Concepts of Dallas, has reviewed the plans and Untvest, along with City staff and Univest engineers, have worked out the specifics as noted in the Resolution. After Mr. Allen's presentation, Mayor Duggan asked Chairman of the Park Board Lee Richardson and City Park Consultant Ric~ Wilkerson to supply the Council with their comments and recommendations. City of Coppell Park Foreman Richard Diano was also present and was asked to supply additional information to the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Wilkerson moved that Council approve a Resolution approving the donation of approximately a 32.2 acre lake and park site to the City of Coppell to be included in the City Park System and authorizing the Mayor to sign, as opposed to all the Council, with the following amendments: 1) Section 2 be omitted from the Resolution in its entirety; 2) Section 3 be amended to omit liability for the City for negligence or fault from the developer and their work done on the site; 3) Section 5 be amended to apply to both parties; and 4) there be no deed restriction on the deed conveying the property, other than customary easements and things that are of record now. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded; motion carried (5-1) with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. Mike Allen of Univest stated that he did not have the authority to approve this Resolution as amended at tonight's Council meeting until the attorney for Univest had been consulted. (Prior to the typing of these Minutes, a request was made to place the entire Resolutio~ on the next City Council's Agenda for reconsideration.) Item 8: Discussion and consideration of awarding Depository Agreement to First Coppell Bank, effective October 1, 1987 to September 30, 1989. Finance Director Frank Trando made the presentation to the Council. There was no representative from the First Coppell Bank at the Council meeting. Following discussion, Councilman Morton made the motion that Item 8 be tabled until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting to Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 5 be held on September 22, 1987. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried (6-0) with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. (Councilman Jim Cowman arrived during discussion of this item and did not participate in the vote.) REQUESTS AND PRESENTATION Item 9: Consider designation of a Uniform Election Day for conducting annual City Officer's Election and designation of a run-off day. Following discussion of this item, Mayor Pro Tem Stanton moved that Council designate the first Saturday in May as the date for all City Officer's Elections and the last Saturday in May as the date for any required run-off elections. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stantou, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 10: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of zoning change for PD-103, at the request of the Parks of Coppell J/V, from (SF-0) Single Family Zero Lot Line Homes and (SF-7) Single Family-7, to a (PD) for Single Family Homes on property located near the northwest corner of DeForest and MacArthur, north of Parkwood II. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-1) STIPULATION: That the issue regarding the proposed City Park be resolved with the Park Board and the City Council. Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council. She stated that the Council had originally heard PD-103 on August 11, 1987; however, due to changes in the zoning exhibit and after receiving direction from the Park Board regarding the Lake issue, a new plan was being submitted before the Council tonight. Approximately thirty-seven (37) lots would now be front-entry access and the remaining fifty-five (55) would have alley access on the rear of the lots. Section 14.3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requires a twenty foot (20') building line to be observed for the structure or portion of a structure accommodating the required off-street parking spaces when the structure or portion of a structure faces onto and has vehicular access from a dedicated or private street. Therefore, staff recommends that said lots with vehicular access from the street be shown as a twenty foot (20') setback, instead of the fifteen foot (15') building line as show~. The DRC has met with the developer on several occasions to discuss PD-103 and staff has no objections to this request with the exception of the twenty foot (20') building setback requirement. Mr. Mike Allen, representing the applicant, asked that Council continue to table this zoning case due to the outcome of Item 7 on tonight's agenda. Councilman Morton moved that zoning change for PD-13 be tabled until the September 22, 1987 Council meeting. Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 6 Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. PRELIMINARY PLAT Item 11: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Creekview Addition, at the request of Thompson Properties, on property located east of Denton Tap Road, south of Grapevine Creek and north of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0) Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council. She stated that the applicant is requesting a total of one hundred nineteen (119) single-family lots on 49.86 acres of land. The entire site has frontage along Denton Tap Road. Drainage is a major consideration for the entire subdivision. The approved PD has been designed satisfactorily since adequate green space and pad sites have been properly designed for proper drainage. Finished floor elevations will be shown on the final plat. Ail DRC comments have been addressed, therefore, staff recommends approval. Representing the applicant was Nathan Mier who made himself available to answer any questions the Council might have. Following discussion, Councilman Wolfe moved that Council approve a preliminary plat for Creekview Addition, at the request of Thompson Properties, on property located east of Denton Tap Road, south of Grapevine Creek and north of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded; motion carried (6-1) with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wtlkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Smothermon voting against the motion. Item 12: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for M.P. McDonald's, at the request of McDonald's Corporation, on property located approximately 201 feet south of the southwest corner of Denton Tap and Sandy Lake Roads. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0) Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council. She stated that the petitioner is requesting plat approval in order to construct a McDonald's Restaurant on a 0.897 acre tract of land. In addition to approval of the preliminary and final plat, the operator of McDonald's has submitted a revised site plan, which differs from the site plan for S-1022, and is requesting approval of the site plan along with the final plat. The revised site plan accommodates a larger store, playground and trolley car. In order to construct the playground, the operator would like to install a fence around this area, but must receive a variance to Chapter 9, Section 9-2-6 (c) of the Coppell Code of Ordinances which regulates installation of fences in the .-~ front yard setback area. Ail water and sewer availability fees, sewer connect, water tap and construction permit fees have been paid. It has been recommended by the Public Works Department that a Maintenance Agreement not be required for this site. Ail DRC comments have been addressed and staff has no objections. Following discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved that the preliminary plat for M.P. McDonald's, at the Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 7 request of McDonald's Corporation, on property located approximately two hundred and one feet (201') South of the southwest corner of Denton Tap and Sandy Lake Roads be approved. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. FINAL PLATS Item 13: Consider approval of a final plat and final site plan with a variance to Chapter 9, Section 9-2-6 (C), Coppell Code of Ordinances concerning installation of a fence in the front yard building set-back area for M.P. McDonald's, at the request of McDonald's Corporation, on property located approximately 201 feet south of the southwest corner of Denton Tap and Sandy Lake Roads. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0) Following discussion by Council, Councilman Morton moved that Council approve the final plat. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. Item 14: Consider approval of a final plat for Valley Ranch Plaza, at the request of Dunning Development, on property located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0) Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council. She stated that this Dunning Development is requesting approval of a final plat for Valley Ranch Center and Valley Ranch Plaza. If approved the final plat will allow the construction of a retail center on 12.0 acres of land, and a gasoline service station on 0.91 acres of land. Ail fees have been paid and the Public Works Department has recommended that the Maintenance Agreement not be required. Ail DRC comments have been addressed, therefore, staff has no objections to the final plat. Councilman Wolfe moved that the final plat be approved. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voted in favor of the motion. Item 15: Consider approval of a final plat for Valley Ranch Center, at the request of Dunning Development, on property located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-1) Following discussion by Council, Councilman Wolfe moved that the final plat be approved. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 8 Item 16: Consider approval of a final plat and variances for Coppell High School, at the request of Coppell I.S.D., on property located approximately 1000 feet west of Denton Tap Road, and approximately 1300 feet north of Sandy Lake Road. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-0) Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council. She stated that this is a request of a final plat for Coppell High School on 49.9 acres of land. Several variances have been requested such as building height, lighting, parking, parking surface, and screening wall. The school district has also requested a waiver for the payment of water and sewer availability fees, sewer contract fees, water tap fees and construction permit fees. Ail DRC comments have been addressed, therefore, staff has no objections. Mr. Jim Boughton of SHWC Architects made the presentation to the Council on behalf of the applicant. Due to a conflicting function this same night, there was no one from the Coppell I.S.D. or School Board present. Following discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved that Council approve the final plat of Coppell I.S.D. for the Coppell High School and that this approval be subject to the conditions set forth in the preliminary plat as reiterated below: 1. That the building height be granted a variance to allow for a proposed height of the structure to fifty-two feet (52'). 2. That the variance on the lighting be approved with the use of a blinder to cut the sideways spillage of the light onto adjoining property owners. 3. That the variance from the required two thousand (2,000) parking spaces be decreased to one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250). 4. That five inches (5") of concrete on a prepared subgrade be allowed for the entire parking area with no gravel parking areas. 5. That as many trees as possible will be left on the west with a six foot (6') chain length fence being constructed on the outside of the trees along the west property line. Dr. Melvin Gross, who was in the audience the night the preliminary plat was approved by Council, stated that he would be willing to donate any property to the school that would be required to put this fence on the outside area of the trees and this fence would also be constructed along the southern property line up to Oak Trail. The gate to this property would be for emergency use only. The gate to this property on the south side of the property would be considered to be for emergency traffic only and extra emphasis on shrubbery would be followed along the south property line from the chain length fence east to the school's eastern most property line. That the fees be waived as requested and the City Manager enter into negotiations with the Coppell I.S.D. for some "in-kind" training of City employees. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion, Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 9 Item 17: Consider approval of a final plat and variances for Parkview Addition, at the request of Warren Clark and Associates, on property located at the southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Lodge Road. Date of Planning and Zoning meeting - August 20, 1987 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0) Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the Council. She stated that Warren Clark and Association is requesting approval of a final plat for the Parkview Addition located at the southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Lodge Road. If approved, the final plat will allow a total of ninety-eight (98) single family lots on 14.326 acres of land. Ail development fees have been paid at this time and DRC comments have been addressed, therefore, staff recommends approval. Dale Clark, President of Warren Clark and Associates, made the presentation for the applicant. Mr. Clark stated that when the Council approved the preliminary plat, some Council members expressed concern about the trees on the site and asked that as many trees as possible be saved. Since that time it has been determined that the number of trees that were not in a road right-of-way, alley or under a house pad was approximately fourteen (14). According to an arborist, of the fourteen (14) trees, only six (6) were in good enough shape to be saved and in order to save these trees, tree wells would need to be constructed around them. Therefore, the applicant has opted to plant twenty (20) 8-10 inch call%per trees for the same amount of money. Following discussion, Councilman Mark Wolfe made the motion that Council approve the final plat for Parkvisw Addition with the stipulation that twenty (20) 8-10 inch calliper trees be planted in the subdivision. Councilman Cowman seconded; motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. VARIANCES Item 18: Consider approval of variances at the request of Connell Development from Section 10-5-2 A 1 and 10-5-2 A 2 of the Sign Ordinance which concerns sign spacing and maximum sign area on property located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap Road. Fire Chief Jackie Mayfield made the presentation to the Council on this item. Mr. Joseph Patti, architect with Good, Haas and Fulton Architects made the presentation for the applicant. Mr. Patti stated there were four (4) entrances into this development. It is the developer's intention to place two (2) monument signs at each entrance into the shopping center for a total of eight (8) signs. These signs would be incorporated into the retainiug wall around the shopping center. After reviewing the renderings included in the Council's packets, it was the consensus of the Council that the red lettering in the Skaggs Alpha Beta sign did not appear to be consistent with the image of the Woodside Village of Coppell sign. The Council was also concerned with setting a precedent by allowing Skaggs to place their signs along the street. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that Council approve variances to the Sign Ordinance for Woodside Creek Village specifying that only "Type A" signs, as shown in the renderings, be permitted in seven (7) locations and that the Skaggs Alpha Beta sign variance be denied. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 10 unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. (Councilman Jim Cowman had to leave the Council Chambers during the discussion of this Item and did not return for the remainder of the Council meeting.) CONSENT AGENDA Item 19A: Consider approval of adjusted final contract amount to general contractor for construction of the Municipal Service Center at 732 DeForest in the amount of $50,788.66 and the amount due to the Architect of $352.44. B: Consider approval of the final adjusted contract amount for Moore Road in accordance with approved change orders and authorizing final payment in compliance with contract. C: Consider approval of expenditures and/or transfer from the Mayor and Council budget for the following items: I. $300.00 to the Metrocrest Relocation Task Force 2. An Addendum to the contract with the North Texas Commission in the amount of $2,080.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 3. Approval of a budget transfer from Mayor and Council Account #435 to Fire Department Account #301 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Item 19C-2 was pulled from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Councilman Smothermon moved that the items on the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of Item 19C-2. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. Following discussion of Item 19C-2, Councilman Morton made the motion that an Addendum to the contract with the North Texas Commission in the amount of $500.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign be approved. Councilman Wilkerson seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public) Item 20A: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney. 1) Discussion concerning possible litigation B: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f) discussion with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. 2) Discussion concerning acquisition of drainage easement C: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning __~ personnel. 3) Discussion concerning legal assistance. Minutes September 8, 1987 Page 11 Mayor Duggan read the items to be discussed in Executive Session and closed the meeting at 10:35 p.m. for an Executive Session as allowed under the above stated article. REQUESTS (Open to the public) Item 21: Discussion and consideration of approving Change Order #20 and #21 for Coppell Town Center and remitting payment to the firm of O'Brien O'Brien and Associates in the amount of $10,397.56. The Mayor opened the Public Session at 11:20 p.m. Following discussion of Item 21, Councilman Morton moved that Change Order #20 and #21 for Coppell Town Center and remitting payment to the firm of O'Brien, O'Brien and Associates in the amount of $10,397.56 be approved with the stipulation that prior to the payment, an Agreement be made stating that this is the full and final payment and no future claims will arise from O'Brien, O'Brien and Associates regarding construction of the Coppell Town Center. Councilman Wilkerson seconded; motion carried (5-1) with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Smothermon voting against the motion. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. ou Duggan, ~r ~" Debbie L~avey, Acting Cit~Secretary MNITS 090887 MNITSI Minutes September 8, 1987 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special called session on Tuesday, September 8, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Coppell Town Center. The following members were present: Dan Stanton, Mayor Pro Tem Dean Wilkerson, Councilman Tom Morton, Councilman Bill Smothermon, Councilman Mark Wolfe, Councilman Mayor Duggan, Councilmen PettiJohn and Cowman were not present. Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, Acting City Secretary Debbie Cravey and City Attorney Larry Jackson. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Councilman Smothermon gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Pro Tem Stanton led those present in the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING (Open to the public) Item 1: Public Hearing on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in 1986 by 8.59%. Director of Finance Frank Trando presented this item to the Council. He explained that what is being proposed is a 56¢ tax rate, the same as the City's had the last two (2) years. Mr. Trando informed the Council that even though the tax rate of 56¢ would actually be voted on and adopted at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on September 22, 1987 at 7:30 p.m., the following Public Hearing was necessary due to requirements of the law. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton asked if there were any citizens who wished to speak for or against the proposal. Ray Warren of 2215 Lakeland in Carrollton and a landowner in the City of Coppell came before the Council and expressed his opposition to any tax increase. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton asked if there were any others in the audience who wished to speak for or against this item, there were none. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton reminded Council that this proposal was not being adopted this evening, but would be voted on and adopted at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting to be held Tuesday, September 22, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned. Da~S~anton, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: t Debbie--Crav~y, Acting C~y Secretary SP.MNITS 090887 MNITSI