CM 1987-09-22 Minutes of September 22, 1987
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on
Tuesday, September 22, 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 Tsm
Dean Wilksrson, Councilman (late arrival)
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
Kimberly Marcom, Assistant City Secretary Linda Grau, and City Attorney
Larry Jackson.
Mayor Duggan called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand
while Councilman PettiJohn gave the invocation. Following the
invocation, Mayor Duggan led those present in the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item 1: Approval of minutes -
September 8, 1987 - Special Called Meeting 7:00 pm
September 8, 1987 - Regular Called Meeting 7:30 pm
Councilman Morton moved that the minutes of September 8th of the special
called meeting and September 8, 1987 of the regular called meeting be
approved. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothsrmon and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 2: Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Duggan referred to a memorandum from City Manager, Alan D.
Ratliff, on Students in Government. The Mayor recommended to the
City Council and asked for a consensus to proceed with a program of
designating a school, and class, to participate in a legislative
meeting of the City Council. This would take place one time each
semester. The Mayor stated that he felt this program would create
a sharing and a better understanding of City government and
suggested that the Councilmen schedule a time to visit with the
selected class before the scheduled Council meeting. This would
enable the students to begin orientation in City government and
create City pride in their social studies. The City Council was in
favor of this program and have scheduled Mrs. Nash's 5th grade
class from Pinkerton Elementary School to be in attendance at the
October 13th City Council meeting.
B. Mayor Duggan referred to a memorandum from City Manager Alan D.
Ratliff concerning water rationing. He stated that water rationing
will be discontinued October 1st and because of favorable weather
conditions the problem is stabilizing.
C. Mayor Duggan referred to a memorandum from City Manager Alan D.
Ratliff concerning Mission Statement, and Goals and Objectives.
Mr. Ratliff was requesting input from the Council to incorporate
into the budget for fiscal year 1987-88.
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D. Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager informed the Council of the Mayor's
birthday. A birthday card was displayed at City Hall for citizens
to sign, and Mr. Ratliff presented this card to the Mayor along
with his congratulations on the Mayor's 40th birthday.
E. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that Molly Keith, of the Coppell
Cuttery has expressed a concern about maintenance around the
building located at Moore Road Retail Plaza on Sandy Lake Road.
The merchants were concerned over poor property maintenance and
trash pickup, etc. The Mayor requested Mr. Ratliff to have staff
look into this problem and poll merchants as to these conditions.
CITIZEN'S APPEARANCES
Item 3: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council.
At this time Rick Barrett of 133 North Oak Trail addressed the Council.
Mr. Barrett's concern was the construction traffic, from the new High
School site, through the residential streets, exceeding the speed
limits, debris dropped on the street and working seven days a week.
Mayor Duggan addressed this item and assured that staff would check into
these matters and for Mr. Barrett to contact City Manager Alan D.
Ratliff.
PRESENTATION
Item 4: Presentation of survey results by Texas Waste Management on
free use of landfill for large item disposal for the City of
Coppsll.
Waynard Hyde, representing Texas Waste Management, made the presentation
to the Council. Mr. Hyde informed the Council that 4,400 surveys were
sent out to the citizens requesting their preference as to 12 clean-up
days per calendar year as provided for in Texas Waste Management's
contract with the City. Mr. Hyde stated that 330 surveys were returned.
The majority of the surveys indicated that the citizens wanted one
Saturday per month, thirteen requested one week in the spring and one
week in the fall, and one returned survey requested two weeks in the
spring. Mr. Hyde stated that after reviewing with staff, Texas Waste
Management was proposing to provide the residents, starting in October,
1987, with one clean up day on the second Saturday of each month between
the hours of 6 am and 1 pm. During this designated time the citizens
would be allowed to bring any large items to the land fill for disposal.
Texas Waste Management will issue a press release stating the spring
clean up days, procedures, instructions and qualifications. Mr. Hyde
also stated that Texas Waste Management would like to have a hand-out,
to be left at the Water Department, explaining the clean-up days and
functions of the trash service. Following further discussion Mayor Pro
Tem Dan Stanton requested that a once a month "residential home pick-up"
be considered upon the renewal of the contract with Texas Waste
Management. No action was necessary by the Council on this item.
ORDINANCES
Item 5: Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 87388 adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Councilman Tom Morton moved for approval of Ordinance No. 87388 adopting
a Budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion. Councilmen Wilkerson and Cowman joined the Council
at this time. A second vote was called by Mayor Duggan to allow
Councilman Wilkerson and Cowman to vote. The motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton,
Smothsrmon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 6: Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 87389 setting the tax
rate for the year 1987 at $0.56 per $100.00 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
The Mayor informed the Council that the Public Hearing was still open
and asked for anyone who wished to speak in opposition to setting the
tax rate. Mr. Terry Norris of 128 Highland Meadows asked if this was
the same tax rate as last year. The Mayor responded that this was
correct. Mayor Duggan then asked for those persons who wished to speak
in favor of keeping the tax rate at $0.56. There were none. The public
hearing was then closed. Councilman Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance
No. 87389 setting the tax rate for the year 1987 at $0.56 per $100.00
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS
Item 7: Consider a Resolution relating to the giving of notice of
intention to issue not to exceed $4,900,000 City of Coppell,
Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 1987 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff informed the Council that Bond Council, as
well as, the Director of Finance Frank Trando and representative Boyd
London with First Southwest were present to answer any questions or
concerns the Council might have. Mr. Ratltff stated that the bonds are
to be used in conjunction with the completion of Denton Tap Road from
Beltline north to Denton Creek. The Finance Co~ittee and staff has
reviewed this document in detail and monies were added to pay for legal
and handling costs. Councilman Wolfe moved to approve the Resolution
No. R092287.1 relating to the giving of notice of intention to issue not
to exceed $4,900,000 City of Coppell, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 1987, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded the motion. Following further
discussion Councilman Smothsrmon stated that he commended the City
Manager, Director of Finance and Boyd London for their recommendation,
but further stated that his only objection was they were Certificates of
Obligation rather than Bonds. He further stated that he is in support
of the project but cannot support the method of financing. Councilman
Morton stated that he was in complete favor of the project and commended
the staff on keeping the City within the $0.56 tax rate, but he also had
a philosophical problem with the method of financing, Certificates of
Obligation vs Bonds. Councilman Pettijohn seconded Councilman Morton's
statement. Motion carried (4-3) with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Wilkerson,
Cowman, Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilman PettiJohn,
Morton, Smothermon voting against the motion.
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Item 8: Consideration of "re-consideration" of the Resolution and
Agreement approving the donation of approximately 32.2 acre
lake and park site to the City of Coppell to be included in
the City Park System.
to "re-consider" a Resolution and Agreement
Councilman
Smothermon
moved
approving the donation of approximately 32.2 acre lake and park site to
the City of Coppell to be included in the City Park System. Councilman
Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilman Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: Discussion and consideration of a Resolution and Agreement
approving the donation of approximately 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.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff referred to a letter received from Univest
dated September 21, 1987 which was made available to the Mayor and City
Council. Councilman Wilkerson referred to the Resolution that Univest
presented at the last City Council meeting and stated that City Attorney
Larry Jackson had been negotiating with Univest as to the contract.
Councilman Wilkerson stated that he felt that the offer was weighted in
one direction and Larry Jackson was given direction that the deal was
not going to be done otherwise. Councilman Wilkerson further stated
that he felt the City Attorney did not get enough input from the
Council. Councilman Wilkerson stated that because of drainage problems
from past projects he felt that the City should not take on any
additional liability, and that the resolution was still inadequate for
accept. Upon consulting with the City's Park Consultant,
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Councilman Wilkerson was informed that in many instances a project will
go for a year before the City takes over to make sure there are no
problems, defects in workmanship or defects in design. Following
further discussion Mayor Duggan requested Councilman Wilkerson to act as
Council Liaison along with the City Attorney, Larry Jackson to work with
Univest on a draft resolution and agreement that the City is comfortable
with. Councilman Wilkerson moved to resend the Resolution passed at the
Council Meeting of September 8, 1987, and work with the staff to bring
forward a new agreement concerning the donation. 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.
ZONING
PUBLIC HEARING
Item 10: Consider approval of a zoning change for PD 103, at the
request of Parks of Coppell J/V, from (SF-0) Single Family
Zero Lot Line Homes and (SF-7) Single Family-7, to (PD) for
Single Family Homes on property located near the northwest
corner of DeForest Road and MacArthur Boulevard, north of
Parkwood II.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - August 20, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-1)
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STIPULATION: That the issue regarding the proposed City Park
be resolved with the Park Board and the City Council.
Mayor Duggan stated that this item has been tabled at the written
request of the developer. The public hearing will be kept open until
October 13, 1987. Mayor Duggan then opened the meeting to the public
and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of this
proposal. Paul Sanchez 100 Hawk Court was recognized by the Council.
He then asked for those persons wishing to speak against the proposed
zoning change. There were none. Mayor Duggan then declared the public
hearing be left open until October 13, 1987.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
Item 11: Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat and variances at the
request of Leslie Doggett on property located 704 feet west of
the southwest corner of Bethel School Road and Moore Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - July 23, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Shohree Daneehmand, Civil Engineer with the City of Coppell, stated that
this proposal was sent back to staff for review and as presented meets
all staff requirements. Ms. Daneshmand referred to a request for two
variances. Ms. Doggett was requesting that alleys be omitted in the
sub-division and Doggett Cove have a ten foot off-set from the exiting
Glsncrest Circle. Leslie Doggett, owner of the property, made the
presentation to the Council. Ms. Doggett stated that the alley variance
was at the request of neighbors, along with her desire. Ms. Doggett
stated that the building setback will be 30 feet from both Bethel School
Road and Doggett Cove. Following further discussion Councilman Wolfe
moved to approve preliminary plat and variances at the request of Leslie
Doggett on property located 704 feet west of the southwest corner of
Bethel School Road and Moore Road. Councilman Morton seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wtlkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cow~au and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion.
BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Item 12: Discussion and consideration of awarding a bid for the City of
Coppell Group Health Life, Dental, Short Term Disability
Insurance and an optional Health Maintenance Organization
(HMO) program.
Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Vivyon Bowman made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Bowman stated that the employee group
insurance makes up for approximately 5% of the City's total payroll.
Mr. Bowman further stated that a very comprehensive insurance benefit
program attracts better personnel, and maintaining a good program keeps
employees satisfied. The bid for the entire group insurance program
included Group Term Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Major
Medical Health, Dental, Short Term and Long Term Disability, and a
Health Maintenance Organization. Mr. Bowman further explained the Group
Health Program to the Council and stated that staff was recommending
Prudential, Inc. for their plan design, although they were not the low
bidder. Walter Reed, representing Prudential was present to answer
questions or concerns. Vivyon Bowman was commended by Council and the
City Manager for the time and study put forth in compiling this
information. Councilman Morton moved to adopt staffs recommendation of
paragraph I, II, III and IV (See Attached) with an effective date of
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November 1, 1987, in the awarding of a bid for the City of Coppell Group
Health, Life, Dental, and an optional Health Maintenance Organization
program. HMO will be paid by the employee, if they so desire.
Councilman Wilkerson seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, ~-~
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13: Discussion and consideration of awarding a bid No. 0006 for a sewer cleaning machine for the Public Works Department.
Frank Trando, Director of Finance made the presentation to the Council.
Mr. Trando stated that nine bids were sent out and 3 were submitted.
This is not the iow bid because the low bid did not meet specifications.
Mr. Trando further stated that staff was recommending Texas Underground,
Inc. Mr. Craig Thomas of Refuse Technologies, Inc. addressed the
Council and expressed his concerns over the iow bid meeting the
specifications of the bid and discrepancies in the recommended vendors
bid concerning liability insurance. Nsither bidder provided liability
insuranc~ documentation, as requested in the bid, or a users list of
municipalities preferably in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that had been
using like equipment bid for the last five years, or submitted
verification of a service or parts facility in North Central Texas. Mr.
Thomas requested Council to either accept his bid and/or to review all
bids. Following further discussion Mayor Duggan stated that the bid
would not be awarded at this time, as per Mr. Thomas's request, and
further requested that the City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, and staff to
review bids and answer all inquiries and questions, in writing, to the
Council and that any further questions or concerns that Mr. Thomas
should be directed to the City Manager. Tommy Stoneman, representing
Texas Underground, Inc., stated that he preferred to have the bid
awarded because of manufacturers price increase, but agreed to extend
the pricing. Councilman Smothermon moved to table Item 13 for further
review by the City Manager and City staff, and that Frank Trando,
Director of Finance be authorized to set up whatever reserves or
accounting measures necessary to see that the funds come out of this
years budget rather than next fiscal budget. 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.
Item 14: Discussion and consideration of a contract with the City of Dallas Water Utilities and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Wayne Gtnn, City Engineer made the presentation to the Council. Mr.
Ginn stated that the City currently purchases water from the Trinity
River Authority, who in turn purchase their water from the City of
Dallas. Mr. Ginn stated that the contract presented to Council is a
wholesale standard customer City contract that Dallas has with their
other customers. The contact will allow Coppell to become a customer
City and deal directly with the City of Dallas on the City's long range
supply of water. The Trinity River Authority has no objections to the
City entering into this contract as long as the City honors all other
obligations. Mr. Ginn was requesting adoption of this contract. Mr.
Joe Holmes, Manager, Wholesale Services Division with the City of Dallas
Water Utilities was also present and further explained the contract to
Council. Councilman Morton expressed his concerns and questions and
stated that he would like to further discuss this contract with the
staff. Following further discussion Councilman Morton moved to table
this item until the City Council meeting of October 13, 1987, and that
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this item be placed on the consent agenda for approval by the Council.
Councilman PettiJohn seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman, and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
time Councilman Cowman made a presentation to the Council.
At
this
Councilman Cowman presented a plaque to Jackie Mayfield, Fire Chief and
Tom Griffin, Chief of Police in recognition for their hospitality in
demonstrating the Egll System to interested parties who have toured the
City's facility with representatives from GTE. Councilman Cowman
further stated that the City of Wylie has bought an E911 System and it
will be installed February 1, 1988. Councilman Cowman stated that he
would like the City Manager to write a letter inviting the City Manager
and City Council of Wylie to visit the City of Coppell and to observe
the E911 system in operation. This could be scheduled for a Friday
night at 7:00 pm, prior to Coppell's football game, Coppell vs Wylie,
and have our Council here to greet them, tour the facility, demonstrate
the E911 system and then attend the football game at the High School.
Mayor Duggan suggested that the City challenge the City of Wylie that
the loser of the football game would have to display the winners flag on
the City's flag pole for one day. It was the consensus of the Council
for staff to draft a letter to the City Manager of the City of Wylie,
stating above for Mayor Duggan's signature.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 22B: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
1) Discussion concerning litigation in regard to:
b. boundary lines
c. General Homes
Mayor Duggan read the items to be discussed in Executive Session and
closed the meeting for an Executive Session as allowed under the above
stated article on September 22, 1987 at 9:30 p.m.
Following the executive session, the meeting was declared open to the
public on September 22, 1987 at 10:01 p.m.
Item 15: Discussion and consideration of a contract with Transworld
Systems, Inc. as the City, s collection agency and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Director of Finance Frank Trando made the presentation to the Council.
He stated that after reviewing the City's inactive accounts there is an
outstanding balance of about $45,000.00 in uncollected funds, and
another $18,000.00 that is over ninety (90) days old. Mr. Trando then
stated that after contacting various City's, he highly recomended
Transworld Systems, Inc. Mr. Bob Hershey of Transworld Systems, Inc.,
was then recognized and available to answer questions. Mayor Duggan
inquired as to the tactics used in collecting. Council Pettijohn
expressed his concern for the citizens who may not be able to pay due to
severe hardships. Mr. Trando stated that the focus would be on inactive
accounts and that each account would be reviewed before being turned
over for collection. Following further discussion, Councilman Morton
moved to approve a contract with Transworld Systems, Inc. in the amount
of $3,375.00 as the City's collection agency and authorizing the Mayor
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to sign. Councilman Wilkerson seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Petttjohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16: Discussion and consideration of awarding a Depository
Agreement to the 1st Coppell Bank, effective October 15, 1987
to September 30, 1989.
Councilman Wolfe abstained due to a possible conflict of interest and
excused himself from the session for this item. Director of Finance
Frank Trando made ths presentation to the Council. Mr. A1 Shirley and
Ms. Esther Wiley representing 1st Coppell Bank were also present.
Following further discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved to amend the
depository agreement used for consideration to provide that the interest
rate on the money market account be equal to Fed Fund rates as reported
at close in the Wall Street Journal from the previous day minus
three-quarters (3/4) or seventy-five (75) basis points, to amend part
seven (7.) of the depository agreement to provide that the interest rate
will be prime as defined by First Republic Bank Dallas, and once amended
be awarded to 1st Coppell Bank. Councilman Morton seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson,
Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon and Cowman voting in favor of the motion.
Councilman Wolfe then returned to the session.
Item 17: Discussion and consideration of a three (3) year lease
agreement for a 3.8 acre site to be used for park and
recreational purposes and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Morton moved to approve a three (3) year lease agreement for
a 3.8 acre site to be used for park and recreational purposes and
authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson,
Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 18: Discussion and consideration of a $250.00 donation to the
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce in support of the Miss
Metrocrest Pageant. The amount to be taken from Mayor and
City Council Department budget.
Mayor Duggan recommended the City sponsor this pageant stating that Miss
Metrocrest had been involved in various City ribbon cutting ceremonies
and the amount would be taken from the City Council Budget. Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton moved to approve the donation of $250.00 to the Metrocrest
Chamber of Commerce in support of the Miss Metrocrest Pageant.
Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19: Discussion and consideration of entering into a maintenance
contract with Municipal Software and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Director of Finance Frank Trando made the presentation to the Council.
Mr. Trando stated that we did not have this agreement the previous year,
but if we had, it would have saved the City money. Following further
discussion Councilman Smothermon moved to approve a maintenance contract
with Municipal Software and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman
and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 20: Consider approval of the purchase of dictation equipment for
the Police Department using funds remaining from Revenue
Sharing in the approximate amount of $3,311.50.
Alan Ratliff, City Manager, addressed the Council and stated that this
would keep the officers out on the streets and eliminate the need of
clerical duties. Councilman Cowman expressed concern of future
expenditures. Councilman Smothermon stated he thought the price was
very high and Chief Griffin explained that the recorders had an all
steel chassis, for use in the field, vs plastic. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton
moved to approve the purchase of dictation equipment for the Police
Department using funds remaining from Revenue Sharing in the amount of
$3311.50. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried (6-1) with Mayor
Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkereon, Pettijohn, Morton, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Smothermon voting
against the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 2lA: Consider approval of a budget transfer from Mayor and Council
Account #435 to the Fire Department Account #301 in the amount
of $2,700.00.
B: Consider payment for services to Billy Ray Newsom Company,
Inc. in the amount of $18,000.00 for the relocation of traffic
signal equipment located at Beltline/Denton Tap/Southwestern
Boulevard and Beltline/Cowboy Drive intersections.
C. Consider approval of charges to the City Council budget in
the amount of $994.66.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 297-A-31 for a zoning
change from (C) Commercial to (C.SUP) Commercial with a
Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a restaurant,
located at Suite 104 of the Braewood Centre at the
intersection of Braewood Drive and Denton Tap Road in Coppell,
Texas, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - February 19, 1987
Date of City Council Meeting - March 10, 1987
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 297-A-32 for a zoning
charge from (C) Commercial to (C.SUP) Commercial with a
Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a restaurant,
located at 150 Denton Tap Road, Suite 106, Coppell, Texas and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - December 18, 1986
Date of City Council Meeting - January 13, 1987
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 297-A-33 for a zoning
change from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial
with a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of an
automobile repair garage located at 1203 Crestside Drive,
Coppell, Texas and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - February 19, 1987
Date of City Council Meeting - March 24, 1987
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G. Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 297-A-34 for a zoning
change from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial
with a Special Use Permit, to allow the operation of a car
wash, gasoline station, and convenience store, located at the
southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Date of City Council Meeting - July 14, 1987
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 297-A-35 for a zoning
change from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial
with a Special Use Permit, to allow the operation of a grocery
store, located at the intersection of Beltline Road and
MacArthur Boulevard and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Date of City Council Meeting - July 14, 1987
I. Consider approval of an Ordinance No. 297-A-36 for a zoning
change from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial
with a Special Use Permit to allow the operation of a car
wash, gasoline station and convenience store, located at the
southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Date of City Council Meeting - July 14, 1987
Councilman Morton clarified that these items were follow up from
previous action. Councilman Smothermon moved to approve Items 2lA, B,
C, D, E, F, G, H, and I. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson,
Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Item 23: Discussion and consideration of appointing applicants to the
Planning and Zoning Commission as stated in the City Charter
of the City of Coppell for a term of two (2) years which will
expire on October 1, 1989.
Item 24: Discussion and consideration of appointing applicants to the
Park Board as stated in the City Charter of the City of
Coppell for a term of two (2) years which will expire on
October 1, 1989.
Item 25: Discussion and consideration of appointing applicants to the
Library Board as stated in the City Charter of the City of
Coppell for a term of two (2) years which will expire on
October 1, 1989.
Item 26: Discussion and consideration of appointing applicants to the
Economic and Development Board as stated in the City Charter
of the City of Coppell for a term of two (2) years which will
expire on October 1, 1989.
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Stem 27: Discussion and consideration of appointing applicants to the
Board of Adjustments as stated in the City Charter of the City
of Coppell for a term of two (2) years which will expire on
October I, 1989.
Mayor Duggan informed the Council that he has received requests to defer
this action until the next scheduled meeting of the City Council pending
further information in order to make an informed decision. Councilman
Morton expressed his concerns over the legality of postponing these
appointments. In response to Councilman Morton's concerns, City Attorney
Larry Jackson stated that postponing appointments of board members for a
reasonable period of time would not affect the legality of their
appointments. Councilman Smothermon moved to table the appointment of
boards and commissions, Items 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 until October i3,
1987. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. Mayor Duggan then asked
for further discussion. Following further discussion, Councilman
Smothermon withdrew his motion. Mayor Duggan suggested having a
reception with the applicants prior to the Council meeting of appointing
members to the Boards and Commissions. Councilman Smothermon then moved
to table Items 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 until the Council meeting of
October 27th; that all applicants for Boards and Commissions be invited
to attend a reception scheduled for 6:30 pm on Oct. 27th for an
informal mixture between the applicants and Council members; that all
applications for boards and commissions must be submitted to the City
Secretary's office prior to twelve noon (12:00) on October 13, 1987; and
that City staff be directed to submit an amendment to the Planning and
Zoning Ordinance to correct Section 40.1 for a Council vote on October
13, 1987. Couniclman Wolfe seconded; motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton and Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Co--an and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen PettiJohn voting
against the motion.
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Item 1: Discussion and consideration of initiating condemnation
proceedings of railroad crossings at MacArthur Boulevard and
Royal Lane.
Councilman Smothermon moved to withdraw this item due to the fact that
construction has begun and is making progress. Councilman Morton
seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton and
Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 2: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
1) Discussion concerning possible litigation.
A. Condemnation
B. Bethel Road drainage easement.
This item was not considered at this time.
The meeting was then adjourned.
ATTEST:
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