CM 1988-06-07 Minutes of June 7, 1988
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a special called
session on Tuesday, June 7, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell Town
Center. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dean Wilkerson, Mayor Pro Tem
Walter PettiJohn, Councilman ~'~,
Tom Morton, Councilman ]
Bill Smothermon, Councilman ~
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Hark Wolfe, Councilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Hanager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Co~cilman. ~owman gave the invocation. Following the invocation Mayor
Duggan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
· Item 3: Approval of Minutes - May 18, 1988 May 24, 1988
Councilman Wolfe moved to approve the minutes of May 18, 1988 and May
24, 1988 as submitted, Councilman Nelson seconded the motion; motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn,
Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion,
Item 4: Mayor's Report
Hayor Duggan reported on the following items:
A. Mayor Duggan requested all Council member's signature on a
letter concerning Northwest Dallas County Flood Control
District to initiate legislation to better control these
types of districts.
B. Councilman Wolfe requested consensus of the Council
concerning regulation of termite treatment as a preventive
measure on the testing of soil brought in for construction
of new homes. It was the consensus of the Council for staff
to research and bring back a proposal for this type of
regulation.
C. Councilman Wolfe stated that he has received complaints
concerning Cable TV service and would like this issue be
placed on a future agenda to discuss service and rate
structure.
D.Councilman Cowman requested information on the "STOP" ei~n
problem on Plantation Drive.
E. Councilman Smothermon stated that the "STOP" signs at
Rolling Hills and Bethel School Road were not reinstalled
following construction of this road. He requested an item
be placed on a future agenda to discuss City policy
concerning installation of traffic control devices, and also
fence boundary lines at alleys and corners on collector
F. Mayor Duggan requested Council to endorse proceeding with the
water and sewer rate study. It was the consensus of the
Council to to proceed with this study.
Item 5: City Council Liaison's Report
There were no Council Liaison reports at chis time.
Item 6: Citizen's Appearances - Consider citizens who wish to speak
before the City Council.
There were no citizens who wished to speak before the Council at this
tin~.
Item 7: Consider a recommendation for Coppell'e Woman of the Year to
be honored by the Women's Charity Organization of the
Metrocrest.
Eater Wiley Pigg representing the Women's Charity Organization of the
Metrocrest nmde the presentation to the Council. She stated that a
luncheon is to be held Friday September 9, 1988 honoring the selected
"Woman of the Year" and also requested the City to contribute $300.00
for a table to be reserved in the City's name. Mayor Duggan requested
the news media present to provide the proper coverage in the newspapers
for a city-wide participation for nominations. Following discussion
Councilman gmothermon moved to adopt City Manager Alan D. Ratliff's
proposal on the procedures for nominations for Coppell's Woman of the
Year to be honored by the Women's Charity Organization of the
Metrocrest. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried
with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: Consider appointment of Councilman John A. Nelson to School
Board Liaison position.
Councilman Morton moved to appoint Councilman John A. Nelson to Schoo!
Board Liaison position. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkeraon seconded the motion~
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn,
Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the
motiou.
Item 9: Conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the annexation of the
Thompson Tract disannexed by Dallas described as 31,299
Mayor Duggan declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed annexation. There were
none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of the
proposed annexation. Speaking were William Cothrum representing Mr.
Thompson. Mayor Duggan then declared the public hearing closed. No
action was required on this item. Service plans on this property are
available {or public inspection. A second public hearing is scheduled
for the City Council meeting of June 14, 1988.
Item 10: Conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider the annexation of
Cotton Road described as 1.658 acres.
Mayor Duggan declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed annexation. There
were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
of the proposed annexation. There were none. Mayor Dusgan then
declared the public hearing closed. No action was required on this
item. Service plans on this property are available for public
inspection. A second public hearing is scheduled for the City Council
meeting of June 14, 1988.
Item 11: Discussion and consideration of a Resolution endorsing the
Outline of Le~islative Strategy for Clean Air Act, adopted
by the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of
Governments and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item Councilmen Morton moved to approve
Resolution 060788.1 endorsing the Outline of Legislative Strategy for
Clean Air Act, adopted by the Executive Board of the North Central
Texas Council of Governments and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
12A: Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83
and Article 6252-17 (e)
1. Discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving
privileged communications between Attorney and client to
apprise the City Council of the City's legal position in
regard to negotiation of a contract between the City and
Coppe11 Municipal Utility District tl and contemplated
litigation in the event such negotiation fails to produce
a contract,
12B: Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83
I. Discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving
privileged communications between Attorney and client to
apprise and discuss with City Council of the City's legal
position in regard to negotiations concerning the Cable TV
Franchise Agreement with Paragon.
12C: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f) discussion concerning the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
1. Discussion of Grapevine boundary question.
Mayor Duggan declared the public session closed on Tuesday, June 7,
1988 for an Executive Session as allowed under the the above recited
article. The Council convened into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Duggan adjourned the Executive Session at 9:13 p.m. and
re-opened the public session on Tuesday, June 7, 1988.
(Open to the public)
Item 13: Consider and approve Council MUD Absorption Committee's objectives.
Following discussion of this item Councilman Smothermon moved to
approve Council r~ Absorption Committee's objectives. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was then
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Ti~ns, Ct~cy Secretary
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