CM 1987-12-08 Minutes of December 8, 1987
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a regular called session
on Tuesday December 8, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell Town Center.
The following members were present:
Lou Duggan Mayor
Dan Stanton Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman (late arrival)
Walter PettiJohn, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy
Timmons and City Attorney Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Mayor
Pro Tem Stanton gave the invocation. Following the invocation Mayor
Duggan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 1: Mayor's Report
Mayor Duggan reported on the following items:
A. Art work in the lobby displayed on the dividers has been provided by
the High School students. The Mayor requested that this display be
moved to an area that would be more visible to citizens visiting
City Hall.
B. Councilman Morton gave the Council an update on positive results and
contacts received from the recent London Trade Mission.
C. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that both himself and City
Manager, Alan D. Ratliff will be in Washington, D.C. the following
week to meet with City representatives as well as attend the
graduation ceremonies for Police Chief Tom Griffin's graduation from
the F.B.I. Academy.
D. A work session has been called for Tuesday, January 5, 1988 to
discuss the Economic and Development Policy of the City,
interchanges that intersect with State Highway 121, and drainage and
infra-structure in the western areas of town.
E. Council was informed of the ground breaking ceremony to be held on
December 9, 1987 for the upcoming McDonald's restaurant. An
anticipated completion date for this facility is March, 1988.
Item 2: CITIZEN'S APPEARANCES - Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council.
There were no citizens who wished to speak befor~ the Council at this
time.
Item 3: Discussion and presentation by City Attorney regarding legal
process available and required for adjournment and Executive
Session for legal advice and consultation.
City Attorney Larry Jackson briefed the Council on their ability to
consult with the City Attorney in Executive Session during regular
meetings. Councilman Wilkerson arrived during this presentation. From
this point forward there will be a standing item on each Council Agenda
detailing the article number that will allow the Council to consult with
the City Attorney, should the need arise.
Item 4: Discussion and consideration of approving an investment policy
for the City.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Smothermon moved that the
recomamended investment policy for the City be approved. Councilman
Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkereon, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 5: Discussion and consideration of approving an agreement with
First Southwest Company.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Morton moved that the
agreement with First Southwest Company be approved and the Mayor be
authorized 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.
Item 6: Discussion and consideration of amending the Sales and Use Tax
Article of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell by
adding thereto a new section 1-7-2 relating to taxation of
telecommunications services and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Cowman moved that the
proposed Ordinance be approved. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton seconded the
motion; motion was defeated 3-4 with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Coumcilmen
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Wilkerson,
Pettijohn, Morton and Smothermon voting against the motion.
Item 7: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#S-1027, at the request of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,
from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with
a Special Use Permit, on property located approximately 618
feet south of the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Beltline Road; to allow the operation of an automobile service
center, for a total of 0.64 acres.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. She stated staff has no objections t~ the approval of this
development. Mr. Harvey Youngblood representing Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company, Mr. Rick Walker and Mr. Pat Donovan representing Dunning
Development Company also made a presentation to the Council. Mayor
Duggan declared the Public Hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. There were none.
He then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the
proposed zoning change. Again, there were none. The Public Hearing was
then declared closed. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman
Wolfe moved that this zoning change be approved with the knowledge that
the applicant will provide a letter to the City acknowledging City's
right of approval for architectural renderings, and there be no outside
storage of either materials or vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton 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 8: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#S-1028, at the request of Mr. Barry Thomas from (LI) Light
Industrial, to (LI.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a Special Use
Permit, on property located west of a tract situated
approximately 600 feet south of the southwest corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, to allow the operation
of a car wash on a total of 0.44 acres.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (5-2)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. She stated staff has no objections to approval of this
item. Mr. David Beardsley representing the applicant also made a
presentation to the Council. Mayor Duggan declared the Public Hearing
open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
proposed change. There were none. He then asked for thos6 persons who
wished to speak in favor of the proposed change. Those persons speaking
were Mr. Ken Arringer who spoke of the integrity of the applicants. The
public hearing was then declared closed. During discussion on this item
Councilman Morton requested that the staff confirm the nearest
residential area to this proposed car wash. Following further
discussion Councilman Smothermon moved that the zoning request be
approved subject to the car wash draining internally and a rendering
being attached to the ordinance. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion;
motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tam Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Smotharmon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion
and Councilman Morton voting against the motion.
Item 9: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#S-1029, at the request of William Dunaway, on property located
at 1203 Crestside Drive, to allow the expansion of an
automobile repair garage.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19, 1987
Recision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. She stated staff has no objections to approval of this
zoning case. Mr. Howard Herrington representing Nikor Commerce Center
also made a presentation to the Council. Mr. Herrington stated that the
current business owner has experienced enough growth that he is desiring
to expand his operations. Mayor Duggan declared the Public Hearing open
and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed
zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those persons who
wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. Again, there
were none. The Public Hearing was declared closed. Following
discuss%on on this item Councilman Pettijohn moved that the zoning
change be approved with the stipulation that no outside sales or storage
be allowed, no mechanical work be performed on site, and that the zoning
change be restricted to the sale of collector-type autos. Councilman
Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tam
Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for St. Ann's Catholic
Church, at the request of Paul Unzicker, Inc., on property
located approximately 600 feet north of Sandy Lake Road and
Samuel Boulevard, fronting along Samuel.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19~ 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0)
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Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. She stated that staff had no objections to approval of
this preliminary plat. An additional 7.5 feet has been shown as
dedication for the future widening of Samuel Boulevard. No sidewalk
has been planned at this time but will be addressed at the final
platting stage. Following discussion Mayor Pro Tem Stanton moved that
this preliminary plat 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.
Item i1: Consider approval of an application to vacate an existing plat,
and a new preliminary plat for Villages of Coppell, Phase II,
at the request of Brooks Companies, on property located near
the northeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Allen Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19, 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 staff had no objections of approval to
vacate this plat and approve the new preliminary plat. Mr. Nathan Maier
representing the applicant also made a presentation to the Council.
During discussion Council questioned staff's recommendation for the need
for an easement on Lots 1 through 12 Block D. It was determined that
this would be addressed as a variance on the final plat. During
discussion Councilman Wolfe requested that the residents in this area be
notified by letter that a public swimming pool is not planned as part of
the park area that is located in this vicinity. Following further
discussion Mayor Pro Tem Stanton moved that the plat be approved with
the applicant addressing the variance on the final plat. Councilman
Wolfe seconded; motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion and Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion.
Item 12: Consider approval of a replat and variance for ~orthlake
Woodlands, #10, Phase A, at the request of Northlake Woodlands
Joint Venture, Inc. on property located at the southeast corner
of Falcon and Mockingbird Lane.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. She informed the Council that the reason for this request
is that the applicant is requesting a variance from a thirty-foot (30)
front set-back to a twenty-five foot (25) set back. Mr. Steve Parsons
representing the applicant also made a presentation to the Council.
Following discussion on this item Mayor Pro Tem Stanton moved that the
replat and variance be approved. 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.
Item 13: Consider approval of a Final Plat for North Texas Mail
Processing Center, at the request of the United States Postal
Service, on property located at the southeast corner of Royal
Lane and Bethel Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 19, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. She indicated that staff had no objections to approve the
the plat, however, the building line needs to be shown on the plat. Mr.
Russ Cook representing the applicant also made a presentation to the
Council. He indicated this building line would be shown on the final
plat before it is presented for City's signature. Drainage on the
property will be provided through an open channel. Following discussion
Councilman Morton moved that the final plat be approved. 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: Discussion, consideration and adoption of an Ordinance to
change the name of the north/south segment of Cotton Road to
Royal Lane and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Pettijohn moved that
Ordinance #87400 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.
Item 15: Discussion, consideration and adoption of an Ordinance
regulating residential structures in a commercial (C) zoning,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Smothermon moved that
Ordinance #297-A-37 be approved. 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.
Item 16: Discussion, consideration and approval of a Resolution
providing a 33.06 acre site for park and recreational purposes
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Morton moved that
Resolution 120887.1 be approved and further stated that a sub-committee
be appointed for the specific purpose of preparing further restrictions
on the use of this property with a plan being brought back within ninety
(90) days. This committee will be composed of Council Liaison, Park
Board members and concerned citizens. Councilman Smotbe~mon seconded
the motion; motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen
Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion and Councilman PettiJohn voting against the motion.
Item 17: Presentation and discussion of east/west alignment of Beltline Road and time table for development.
Prior to discussion on this item Council adjourned into Executive
Session for consultation with the City Attorney at 10:05 p.m. on Tuesday
December 8, 1987. They reconvened in open session at 10:18 p.m. on the
same date. City Engineer Wayne Ginn made the presentation to the
Council on this item. He stated that his firm has made an estimate of
the proposed cost for improvements to Beltline Road east/west both in
its current alignment and alternate alignment. Mr. Tim House
representing Crow-Billingsley also made a presentation to the Council
and requested a consensus to proceed with the drafting of City Developer
Agreement concerning the re-alignment of the road that runs through the
Crow-Billingsley property. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr.
House proceed with the drafting of this agreement.
Item 18: Discussion, consideration and approval of an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between Collin County and the City of
Coppell for the designation and construction of State Highway
121 into a controlled access freeway from D/FW Airport to U.S.
75 in the City of McKinnsy.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Morton moved that the City
contribute $350.00 towards the cost of the above stated study and enter
into the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Collin County and the
City of Coppell. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Petttjohn,
Morton, Smothsrmon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19: Discussion and consideration of final acceptance of 1.5 MG
Elevated Tank and approvalof Final Pay Application.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Wilkerson moved that the
City approve final payment in the amount of $48,940.00 with $13,500.00
being withheld for liquidated damages. 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 20: Discussion and consideration of awarding Bid #0006 for the
purchase of a sewer vacuum/Jet rodding machine for use in the
Public Works Department and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item Councilman Wilkerson moved that this
bid be awarded to Texas Underground Incorporated in the amount of
$114,544.08 based on a three-year (3) lease purchase plan. Councilman
Cowman seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermou, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 21: Consider approval of a revision to Chapter IX, Section 1 of the
Personnel Policy regarding Holidays.
Following discussion on this item Councilman W~lfe moved that the
recommended revisions to Chapter IX, Section I of the Personnel Policy
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.
Item 22: Consider approval of charges to the City Council budget in the
amount of $8.61.
Councilman Morton moved that the charges to the City Council budget in
the amount of $8.61 be approved. Councilman Cowman seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson,
Pettijohn, Morten, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 22A:Discussion and consideration of cancelling the regular
scheduled meeting of the City Council on December 22, 1987.
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton moved that the regular scheduled City Council
meeting of December 22, 1987 be cancelled. Councilman Cowman seconded;
motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen
Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 23: A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
1)Discussion concerning litigation in regard to
lawsuits.
2)Discussion of contracts and agreements with the City
in regard to Economic and Development leads.
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f) discussion concerning the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
1)Discussion of acquisition of right-of-way with
Minyards.
Mayor Duggan then declared the meeting closed on December 8, 1987 at
10:43 p.m. for an Executive Session as allowed unHer the above recited
articles. Mayor Duggan adjourned the Executive Session on December 8,
1987 at 11:45 p.m.
The meeting was then declared open to the public. There being no
further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
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