CM 1988-04-26 Minutes of April 26, 1988
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a regular called session
on Tuesday, April 26, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell Town Center. The
following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman (late arrival)
Walter PettiJohn, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton was absent from the meeting. 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 Acting
City Manager, from Lee Elementary fifth grade class, John Griffin gave
the invocation. Mayor Duggan then led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mayor Duggan then introduced Lee Elementary fifth grade
teachers Mrs. Marcia Raines and Mrs. Kathy Yancy, the students of Lee
Elementary School fifth grade classes, and Mr. Bruce MacDonald,
Principal of Lee Elementary. Students from this school are
participating in tonight's City Council meeting as part of the "Students
In Government Program" conducted by the Mayor and Council. Those
students and their Council counterparts are as follows:
Cody Watson, Mayor (Lou Duggan)
Thao Ngo, Councilwoman (Bill Smothermon)
Susan Dodge, Councilwoman (Dean Wilkerson)
Erin Shaver, Councilwoman (Walter Petttjohn)
Leslie Cantu, Councilwoman (Tom Morton)
Dan Barnes, Councilman (Mark Wolfe)
Michael Palmer, Councilman (Jim Cowman)
James Raney, Councilman (Bill Smothermon)
John Griffin, City Manager (Alan D. Ratliff)
Chris Rubrecht was recognized as Student at Large representing Lee
Elementary School.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item 1: Consider approval of minutes - April 12, 1988
Councilwomen Cantu (Morton) moved to approve the minutes of April 12,
1988 as submitted. Councilwoman Thao Ngo (Smothermon) seconded; motion
carried 5-0 with Council members Dodge and Shaver (PettiJohn), Cantu
· (Morton), Ngo and Raney (Smothermon), Palmer (Cowman), and Barnes
(Wolfe) voting in favor of the motion.
Councilman Dean Wilkerson arrived at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 2: Mayor's Report
Mayor Duggan reported on the following items:
A. A Joint work session of the City Council and Coppell ISD
School Board has been planned for mid May, 1988.
B. After the scheduled Municipal election of May 7, 1988 a
committee will be created for the Coppell 2000 Plan.
C. The students elected as Students at Large from Pinkerton
Elementary, Austin Elementary and Lee Elementary will be
representing their schools and the Students in Government
Program in Austin May 7th and 8th. The student
representatives, and Council members representing the City
of Coppell that would like to go, will be meeting with
State Representative Ken Marchant, and will take a tour of
the Capitol.
D. Mayor Duggan stated that Mayor Pro Tem Dan Stanton was
unable to attend the meeting which is his last meeting of
his term of office, and further stated that his presence
will be missed.
E. Councilman Dean Wilkerson requested those present to please
remember to vote in the Jail bond election which is very
important to our County.
F. Councilman Bill Smothermon informed the Council members that
Councilman Morton has information concerning the dunking
booth for Founder's Day.
Go City Manager Griffin (Ratliff) questioned the cost of the
Austin trip. Mayor Duggan stated the approximate cost would
be $500.00 or less, which would be funded from the Mayor and
Council budget.
Item 3: CITIZEN'S APPEARANCES - Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council.
Mayor Watson (Duggan) then asked for those persons who wished to speak
under the the above stated item. Citizens speaking were:
A. Vivian Checkley - stated complaints concerning:
1. Water, roads, and garbage collection.
a. The small water tower is not sufficient
b. Standards for cement work. The new City Hall and
some City streets are already showing need for repair
c. A set time should scheduled for garbage to be picked
up.
d. Yellow warning signs need to be painted on steps
outside of the Town Center facility. Mrs. Checkley
stated that she was present when a citizen fell on the
steps.
Mayor Duggan requested a letter from Ms. Checkley be sent to the City
stating the above complaints and informed her that they would be
addressed by City staff.
Item 4: Consider approval of a Resolution declaring April 26, 1988
as "Students In Government Day In Coppell" and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Bruce MacDonald, Principal of the Lee Elementary School, together with
fifth grade teachers Mrs. Marcia Raines and Mrs. Kathy Yancy were
present during the presentation of this item. Mayor Watson (Duggan)
read the resolution in its entirety. Councilman Barnes (Wolfe) moved
to approve Resolution 042688.1 declaring April 26, 1988 as "Students
In Government Day In Coppell" and authorized the Mayor to sign,
Councilwoman Cantu (Morton) seconded; motion carried 6-0 with Council
members Dodge (Wilkerson), Shaver (Pettijohn), Cantu (Morton), Ngo and
Raney (Smothermon), Palmer (Cowman) and Barnes (Wolfe) voting in favor
of the motion.
Item 5: Consideration of approval of a Proclamation regarding the
"Honor Card Program" for high school students of the Coppell
Independent School District jointly sponsored by the City of
Coppell, the Coppell Independent School District and the
Coppell Business Association and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mrs. Barbara Austin made the presentation to the Council. She stated
that the Coppell Business Association has not yet formally approved this
concept, but the school has talked with the President of the Coppell
Business Association and they anticipate approval at their next
scheduled meeting. Following further discussion Councilman Barnes
(Wolfe) moved to approve the Proclamation regarding the "Honor Card
Program" for high school students of the Coppell Independent School
District which is Jointly sponsored by the City of Coppell, the Coppell
Independent School District and the Coppell Business Association and
authorize the Mayor to sign. Councilwoman Ngo (Smothermon) seconded the
motion; motion carried 6-0 with Council members Dodge (Wilkerson),
Shaver (PetttJohn), Cantu (Morton), Ngo and Raney (Smothermon), Palmer
(Cowman) and Barnes (Wolfe) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 6: Consideration of approval of a Proclamation designating the
week of April 24-30, 1988 as "American Home Week" and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Mark Wolfe made the presentation to the Council. Following
further discussion Councilwoman Shaver (PettiJohn) moved to approve the
Proclamation designating the week of April 24-30, 1988 as "American Home
Week" and authorize the Mayor to sign. Councilwoman Dodge (Wilkerson)
seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Council members Dodge
(Wilkerson), Shaver (Pettijohn), Cantu (Morton), Ngo and Raney
(Smothermon), Palmer (Cowman) and Barnes (Wolfe) voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 7: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-4-7 of the Sign Ordinance which concerns a portable
sign to be erected by the Coppell Rotary Club at the
intersection of Beltline Road and Cowboy Drive from 3:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 1988 and from 8:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 1988.
City Manager John Griffin (Ratliff) informed the Council that Chief
Building Inspector Dale Jackson was present to discuss the above stated
item. Following further discussion, Councilwoman Dodge (Wilkerson)
moved to approve the variance from Section 10-4-7 of the Sign Ordinance
concerning a portable sign to be erected by the Coppell Rotary Club at
the intersection of Beltline Road and Cowboy Drive from 3:00 p.m.
through 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 1988 and from 8:00 a.m. through
6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 1988. Councilwoman Shaver (Pettijohn)
seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Council members Dodge
(Wilkerson), Shaver (PettiJohn), Cantu (Morton), Ngo and Raney
(Smothermon), Palmer (Cowman) and Barnes (Wolfe) voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 8: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-5-2 A 5 of the sign ordinance which concerns the
maximum size of a monument sign at the Speedy K Convenience
Store.
City Manager John Griffin (Ratliff) informed the Council that Chief
Building Inspector Dale Jackson was present to discuss the above
stated item. Also present to discuss the above item was Mr. Steve
Cope representing Speedy K Convenience Store. Following further
discussion, Councilwoman Ngo (Smothermon) moved to (approve) deny the
variance from Section 10-5-2 A 5 of the sign ordinance which concerns
the maximum size of a monument sign at the Speedy K Convenience Store.
Councilman Palmer seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Council
members Dodge (Wilkerson), Shaver (PettiJohn), Cantu (Morton), Ngo and
Raney (Smothermon), Palmer (Cowman) and Barnes (Wolfe) voting in favor
of the motion. '~
Item 9: Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case #S-1002 located
at 150 Denton Tap Road, Suite 116 for the operation of a
restaurant and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 1986
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (6-0)
Date of City Council Meeting - December 16, 1987
Decision of City Council - Approved (7-0)
City Manager John Griffin (Ratliff) informed the Council that this is
a housekeeping item and is recommended for approval. Following
further discussion, Councilman Barnes (Wolfe) moved to approve
Ordinance 297-A-40, Case #S-1002 on property located at 150 Denton Tap
Road, Suite 116 for the operation of a restaurant and authorized the
Mayor to sign. Councilwoman Cantu (Morton) seconded the motion;
motion carried 6-0 with Council members Dodge (Wilkerson), Shaver
(Pettijohn), Cantu (Morton), Ngo and Raney (Smothermon), Palmer
(Cowman) and Barnes (Wolfe) voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Duggan presented a City of Coppell flag to Mr. Bruce MacDonald,
Principal of Lee Elementary School and certificates to the students
present representing the Mayor, City Council members and City Manager.
The students were thanked for their participation in the "Students in
Government Program" which ended at this time. '-%
Item 10: Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case #S-lO30 located
at 150 Denton Tap Road, Suite IO1A for the operation of a
restaurant and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - December 17, 1987
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (7-0)
Date of City Council Meeting - January 12, 1988
Decision of City Council - Approved (7-0)
Following discussion on this item Councilman Morton moved to approve
Ordinance 297-A-41, Case #S-1030 on property located at 150 Denton Tap
Road, Suite iO1A for the operation of a restaurant and authorized the
Mayor to sign. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried
6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman
and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11: Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case #ZC-508 located
approximately 400 feet west of the southwest corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road for a zoning change
from (R) Retail to (C) Commercial.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - December 17, 1987 __~
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (4-3)
Date of City Council Meeting - February 23, 1988
Decision of City Council - Approved (7-0)
Following discussion on this item Councilman Morton moved to approve
Ordinance 297-A-42, Case #ZC-508 on property located approximately 400
feet west of the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline
Road for a zoning change from (R) Retail to (C) Commercial and
authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman Smothermon seconded the
motion; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12: Consider approval of the Health Services Contract with Dallas
County for fiscal year 1988 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Representative Bob Holman, Dallas County Health Department made the
presentation to the Council. Following further discussion Councilman
Morton moved to approve the Health Services Contract with Dallas County
for fiscal year 1988 and authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman
Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen
Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 13: Discussion and consideration of adoption of a Resolution
stating the position of the City of Coppell regarding the
Draft Record of Decision on the Regional Environmental Impact
Statement of the Trinity River Corridor and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Councilman Mark Wolfe made the presentation to the Council. Following
further discussion Councilman Wilkerson moved to approve Resolution
042688.2 stating the position of the City of Coppell regarding the Draft
Record of Decision on the Regional Environmental Impact Statement of the
Trinity River Corridor and authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman
PettiJohn seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen
Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 14: Discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution
providing for the City of Coppell to commit to reimburse Lone
Star Gas Company for the actual cost to relocate and remove
Line W8 (10") for the purpose of alleviating conflicts with
proposed capital improvements on the Beltline Road project
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Kevin Peiffer, representing City Engineer Wayne Ginn's office made the
presentation and discussed this item with the Council. Following
further discussion Councilman Morton moved to approve Resolution
042688.3 providing for the City of Coppell to commit to reimburse Lone
Star Gas Company for the actual cost to relocate and remove Line W8
(10") for the purpose of alleviating conflicts with proposed capital
improvements on the Beltline Road project and authorized the Mayor to
sign. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0
with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn~ Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 9-7-1A of the Code of Ordinances which concerns a
metal canopy for an Exxon gasoline service station located at
the corner of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap Roads.
Mayor Duggan informed the Council that Item 15 has been withdrawn from
the agenda at the request of the applicant.
Item 16: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
the Standards of Specifications requiring liming of the High
School parking lot located at 185 W. Parkway Boulevard.
Director of Public Works Steve Goram and Chief Development Inspector
Steve Morton were present to discuss and address the above stated item
with the Council. Dr. David Stanfield representing Coppell I.S.D. and
Gary Keep, Architect with SHWC, Inc. and Saad M. Haneidi, representing
Maxim Engineers were also present to discuss this item. Mayor Duggan
questioned Dr. Stanfield concerning Item No. 4 under Item 16 from the
City Council agenda of November 8, 1987. Dr. Stanfield stated that
the underbrush has been cleared out and 400+ trees had been moved
(farmed out) to other school sites with the intent to move some of the
trees back and to border the property (on the west) with trees. Mr.
Gary Keep further stated that bulldozers have not gone within six (6)
feet of the west school property line, but there were not many trees
left in this six (6) foot strip. Mayor Duggan requested that when the
landscaping for the school is done, as many of the "farmed" trees as
possible be moved to the west side of the school property and for the
school to be sensitive to the request of Dr. Gross whose property
adjoins the west property of the school site. Following fnrther
discussion, Councilman Wolfe moved to approve the variance from
Standards of Specifications requiring liming of High School parking
lot located at 155 W. Parkway Boulevard with the condition that Maxim
Engineers provide a letter that the sandy soils will support the
pavement surface and that lime treatment of the soil is not necessary.
This letter will provide the Engineer's Seal as required by Mr. Steve
Morton, Chief Development Inspector. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion; motion carried 4-2 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Smothermon,
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen
PettiJohn and Morton voting against the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING
Item 17: Public hearing to consider amending the comprehensive zoning
ordinance to include new (HC) Highway Commercial district
classification.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - April 21, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (4-0)
with noted changes,
modifications and
enhancements
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Mayor Duggan opened the public hearing and asked for
those persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning. Mr.
Robert Prather, representing Hattie Mae Lesley stated that he was not
really in opposition or in favor of the proposed change but to wanted
to register observation and notice has not been given to land owners.
Mayor Duggan stated that proper notification was given through
newspaper advertising and does not impact Mrs. Lesley's property
because they have not requested a zoning change at this time. Mayor
Duggan then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of
the proposed change. There were none. The public hearing was then
declared closed. No action was required on this item at this time.
Item 17A: Consider approval of an ordinance to the City to provide
zoning regulations for the proposed (HC) Highway Commercial
District, which regulates high-intensity areas along major
thoroughfares and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman was present to discuss
this item with the Council. Following discussion Councilman
Smothermon moved to approve Ordinance 297-A-43 providing zoning
regulations for the proposed (HC) Highway Commercial District, which
regulates high-intensity areas along major thoroughfares and '-~
authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman Morton seconded; motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 18: Public hearing to consider approval of a zoning change from
(A) Agricultural to (LI) Light Industrial Case #ZC-510
located on the south side of Cotton Road (east) and
approximately 250 feet from the centerline of Freeport
Parkway at the request of Mr. C. E. Stewart.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - February 18, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (5-2)
Tabled from City Council meeting - March 8, 1988
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Also present was the applicant Mr. C. E. Stewart. Mayor
Duggan opened the public hearing 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 for the proposed zoning
change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then declared
closed. This item had been tabled from the City Council meeting of
April 12, 1988 and the public hearing left open at that time. Following
further discussion Councilman Morton moved to approve the zoning change
from (A) Agricultural to (HC) Highway Commercial Case #ZC-510 on
property located on the south side of Cotton Road (east) and
approximately 250 feet from the centerline of Freeport Parkway at the
request of Mr. C.E. Stewart. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion;
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton,
Smothermou, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19: Public hearing to consider approval of a zoning change Case
#ZC-512 from (A) Agricultural, (R) Retail, (MF) Multi-Family
and (O) Office, to (LI) Light Industrial located north of
Denton Creek and west of Denton Tap Road at the request of
Magnolia Properties.
Data of Planning and Zoning Meeting - March 17, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Conm~ission - Approved (5-0)
with conditions
Tabled from City Council meeting - April 12, 1988
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. James C, Niver, President of Magnolia Properties and
Jonathan Smullian, Architect also addressed the Council on this item~
Mayor Duggan then 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. This item had been tabled from the
City Council meeting of April 12, 1988 and the public hearing left open
at that time. Following further discussion Councilman Smothermon moved
to approve zoning change Case #ZC-512 from (A) Agricultural, (R) Retail,
(MF) Multi-Family and (0) Office, to (LI) Light Industrial on property
located north of Denton Creek and west of Denton Tap Road at the request
of Magnolia Properties with the provision that approximately 300 foot of
frontage, as indicated on preliminary plat, on Denton Tap and HW121
by-pass be (HC) Highway Co~ercial (which is attached for zoning
purposes only). Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried
6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
PLATTING
'-~ Item 20: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Century Park
Addition located west of Denton Tap Road and north of Denton
Creek.
Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - March 17, 1988
Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved (5-0)
Following discussion of this item Councilman Pattijohn moved to
approve the preliminary plat for the Century Park Addition located
west of Denton Tap Road and north of Denton Creek. Councilman Morton
seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion.
OTHER BUSINESS
Item 21: Discussion and determination whether an on-site management
residential use is an accessory use to the primary use of a
mini-warehouse.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Mr. Yarborough, representing The Worthing Companies,
also made a presentation. Following further discussion it was tha
consensus of the Council to limit this type of request to the current
applicant only, as opposed to a broad over-all approval of the above
stated type use. No action was taken by the Council on this item.
Item 22: Discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance
amending the sign code in its entirety and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Chief Building Inspector Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Ms. Flo Staley presented a petition supporting the changes
made to the Sign Ordinance which is filed as a permanent part of the
City records. Following further discussion Councilman Pettijohn moved
to approve Ordinance 88-405 amending the sign code with a correction
to Sec. 10-5-3 (C) changing i.~. to read e.~. and authorized the Mayor
to sign. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0
with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 23: Discussion and consideration of approval of the Bylaws -'~
governing the Park Board.
Mr. Edmund Reeve, Park Board Chairman was present to discuss the above
stated item with the Council. Following further discussion Councilman
Smothermon moved to approve the bylaws governing the Park Board.
Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen
Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 24: Discussion and consideration of approval Change Order No.
Two (2) in the amount of $46,687.60; No. Three (3) in the
amount of $22,267.59; and No. Four (4) in the amount of
($111,922.04) for Beltline Road (N/S) Capital Improvements
project and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mr. Kevin Peiffer representing City Engineer Wayne Ginn's office was
present to discuss the above stated item with the Council. Following
further discussion Councilman Smothermon moved to approve Change Order
No. Two (2) in the amount of $46,687.60; No. Three (3) in the amount
of $22,267.59; and No. Four (4) in the amount of $111,922.04) for
Beltline Road (N/S) Capital Improvements project and authorized the
Mayor to sign. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried
6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman
and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 25: Discussion and consideration of awarding a contract for
construction of the Denton Tap Road Improvements from
Beltline Road to Sandy Lake Road and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mr. John Karlsruher r~presenting City Engineer Wayne Ginn's office was
present to discuss the above stated item with the Council. Following
further discussion Councilman Cowman moved to award the contract, for
construction of Denton Tap Road improvements from Beltline Road ~o Sandy
Lake Road, to L.H. Lacy Company in the amount of $3,388,580.00 with
decorative bridge rails and authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman
Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried 4-2 with Councilmen Wilkerson,
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Pettijohn and Morton voting against the motion.
Item 26: Discussion and consideration of awarding a contract for
construction of the Denton Tap Road Improvements from Sandy
Lake Road to Denton Creek and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mr. John Karlsruher representing City Engineer Wayne Ginn's office was
present to discuss the above stated item with the Council. Following
further discussion Councilman Cowman moved to award the contract, for
construction of Denton Tap Road improvements from Sandy Lake Road to
Denton Creek, to L.H. Lacy Company in the amount of $1,803,363.03 with
decorative bridge rails and authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman
Wilkerson seconded the motion; motion carried 4-2 with Councilmen
Wilkerson, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmen Pettijohn and Morton voting against the motion.
Item 27: Discussion and consideration of an agreement with St. Louis
Southwestern Railway Company to provide the City of Coppell
with a license to cross the railroad property to serve
Creekview Estates with:
A. an 8" waterline
B. an 8" sanitary sewer
A. City Attorney Lawrence Jackson made the presentation to the
Council on the above stated item 27A. Following further
discussion Councilman Smothermon moved to approve the agreement
with St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company to provide the City
of Coppell with a license to cross the railroad property to serve
Creekview Estates with an 8" waterline. Councilman Cowman
seconded; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor
of the motion.
B. City Attorney Lawrence Jackson made the presentation to the
Council on the above stated item 27B. Following further
discussion Councilman Smothermon moved to approve the agreement
with St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company to provide the City
of Coppell with a license to cross the railroad property to serve
Creekview Estates with an 8" sanitary sewer. Councilman Cowman
seconded; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor
of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 28A: Discussion and reco~nendation for rejection of Bid #0011,
Traffic Sign and Signalization Materials Contract.
28B: Consider approval of charges to the City Council budget in
the amount of $34.50.
Councilman Morton moved to approve consent agenda, Items 28A and 28B as
submitted. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried
6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 29A: Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83.
I. Discussion with City Attorney concerning matter
involving privileged communications between attorney
and client.
29B: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City
Attorney.
1. Discussion concerning possible litigation and/or
pending litigation:
a. Texas Utilities vs. City of Coppell.
b. Legal discussion regarding pending lawsuits and
boundary case.
c. Discussion concerning Municipal Utility District
29C: 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.
29D: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning
personnel.
1. Discussion concerning Park Board Appointments
Mayor Duggan declared the public session closed on Tuesday, April 26,
1988 for an Executive Session as allowed under the above recited
articles. The Council convened into Executive Session at 12:02 a.m.
(April 27, 1988). Mayor Duggan adjourned the Executive Session at
12:46 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 1988.
OPEN SESSION (Open to the public)
Item 30: Discussion and consideration of approval of a settlement
agreement with TU Electric and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
City Attorney Lawrence Jackson made the presentation to the Council on
the above stated item. Following discussion Councilman Morton moved
to approve a settlement agreement with TU Electric and authorized the
Mayor to sign. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 31: Consider and approve appointment of two (2) applicants to
the Park Board to fill one (I) vacancy that will expire in October
1988 and the second (2nd) vacancy that will expire in October 1989.
Steve Goram, Director of Public Works and Richard Diano, Park Foreman,
made the presentation to the Council on the above stated item. Also
present was Park Board Chairman Edmund Reeve. Following discussion on
this item Councilman Wilkerson moved to approve the appointment of
Michael Cogburn to the Park Board whose term will expire in October,
1989 and Michael Cooper, whose term will expire in October 1988.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 32: Discussion and consideration of approval of a Boundary
Settlement Agreement with the City of Lewtsville and
authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute.
Councilman Morton moved to approve the Boundary Settlement Agreement
with the City of Lewisville and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to
sign. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0
with Councilmen Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and
Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Ti~ns,~ty Secretary
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