CM 1988-08-09 Minutes of August 9, 1988
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a regular called
session on Tuesday, August 9, 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
Mark Wolfe, Councilman (late arrival)
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson, and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Councilman Nelson gave the invocation. Mayor Duggan then led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3: Mayor's Report
Mayor Duggan reported on the following items:
A. Mayor Duggan informed the City Council of a special called
Executive Work Session on August 16, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmen Morton and Smothermon informed the Mayor that
they will be unable to attend.
B. Coppell Independent School District will be sending three
(3) members of the Coppell Tennis Team (Fron Tennis) to the
International Olympics in France. The students will be
departing the first week in September.
C. Councilman Cowman questioned City Manager Alan D. Ratliff on
what will be done with the median on Beltline Road
north/south as far as landscaping. Kevin Peiffer,
representing Ginn, Inc. Consulting Engineers stated there is
$200,000 for landscaping of this project with a guard-rail
being installed along the lake for liability reasons. Mayor
Duggan requested a presentation be scheduled for a future
Council meeting.
D. Councilman Cowman requested an estimate from Cinn, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers, for putting the City's name on the new
water tank on Southwestern Boulevard.
E. Mayor Duggan stated that City Attorney Larry Jackson has
drafted an Ordinance for the creation of the Arboretum
Committee which has been given to City Manager Alan D.
Ratliff. This Ordinance will be coming before Council
shortly.
Councilman Wolfe arrived during this presentation.
Item 4: City Council Liaison's Report
A. MUD - Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson stated that a latter has been
drafted and requested Council to review and comment by
Thursday August 11th. He also requested Councilman John A.
Nelson be substituted for himself as a member of the HUD Committee.
It was the consensus of the Council to do this and put an item on the
next agenda for formal action.
B. FINANCE COMHITTEE - Councilman Smothermon stated that the
Finance Co,~ttee met today and a budget meeting is
scheduled for Friday, August 12, 1988 at 8:00 a.m.
C. PARK BOARD Councilman PettiJohn had no report. Mayor
Duggan asked Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager to have staff
submit a report on allegations concerning Open Meetings Act
and report back to the Council.
D. LIBRARY BOARD - Councilman PettiJohn had no report.
E. COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Council Liaison John
A. Nelson stated that an item will be on the next regular
agenda.
F. DART - Councilman Morton reported that Councilman Nelson and
Smothermon attended a meeting this week in Richardson and
nothing was decided.
Item 5: Citizen's Appearances
Mayor Duggan then asked for those persons wishing to speak before the
Council. There were none.
Item 6: Solicitation of applications for the position of American
Red Cross Conmmnity Chairperson for the City of Coppell to
serve a one-year term and act as liaison between the Coppell
city government and the Dallas Area Chapter of the American
Red Cross.
Fire Chief Jackie Hayfield introduced Ms. Lisa Lows, Field Services
Director for the American Red Cross Dallas Area Chapter to the
Council. Ms. Lows made a presentation to the Council concerning
position and responsibilities. Councilman Morton requested that City
Manager Alan D. Ratliff make the press aware of this volunteer
appointment together with a Job description and application for
interested citizens.
Item 7: Presentation by representatives of the Parkwood Homeowners
Association to City Council concerning problems that various
Coppe11 residents are experiencing with General Homes
Corporation obtaining warranted service.
Hayor Duggan stated that .this item has been withdrawn by the
applicant.
Item 8: Conduction of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a
zoning change, Case IZC-509 from (R) Retail to (SF-12)
Single Family-12 located east of Denton Tap Road and north
of Bethel Road on a total of 4.158 acres at the request of
W.T. Troth.
Date of P&Z Meeting: February 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (7-0)
Mayor Duggan withdrew from the Council stating a personal conflict of
interest. Hayor Pro Tem Wilkerson presided at this time. Plannlng
and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to the
Council. Ms. Bowman stated that two (2) replies of notifications were
returned in favor of the request. Judy Parsons made a presentation on
behalf of the applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson declared the Public
Hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of
the proposed zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. Again,
there were none, Mayor Pro Tam Wilkereon then declared the Public
Hearing closed. Following further discussion Councilman Smothermon
moved to approve the zoning change, Case #ZC-509 from (R) Retail to
(SF-12) Single Fandly-12 located east of Denton Tap Road and north of
Bethel Road on a total of 4.158 acres at the request of W.T. Troth.
Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: Conduction of a PUBLIC NEARING to consider approval of a
zoning change, Case tZC-514 from (SF-12) Single Family-12 to
(0) Office located at the northwest corner of Mockingbird and
the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad (near Beltline Road)
at the request of Judy Troth Parsons.
Date of P&Z Meeting: July 21, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Denied (6-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson stated that this item was withdrawn by the
applicant.
Mayor Duggan rejoined the Council at this time.
Item 10: Consider approval of a preliminary plat and variance for the
Fairways at Riverchase Addition located 3,173 feet north of
the northwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Rivsrchase
Drive at the request of Terra Land Development Corporation.
Date of P&Z Meeting: July 21, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Nathan MaSer, representing the applicant, also made a
presentation. Following further discussion Councilman Smothermon moved
to approve the preliminary plat specifying minimum house size of 1,800
feet, side yard setback of 8 feet and variance for no alley along the
lots that back up to tbs Golf Course. Councilman Cowman 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 lh Discussion and consideration of reconsidering a request for
a sign variance and/or a metal roof variance for an Exxon
gasoline service station located at the Southwest corner of
the intersection of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap and an Exxon
gasoline service station located at the Southwest corner of
the intersection of Beltline and MacArthur.
Councilman Morton moved to reconsider a request for a sign variance
and/or a metal roof variance for an Exxon gasoline service station
located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Sandy Lake and
Denton Tap and an Exxon gasoline service station located at the
Southwest corner of the intersection of Beltline and MacArthur.
Councilman Nelson seconded the motion; motion carried 4-3 with
Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen Smothermon and Cowman
voting against the motion.
Item 12: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 9-7-I A of the Code of Ordinances which concerns a
metal canopy for an Exxon gasoline service station located
at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Sandy Lake
and Denton Tap and an Exxon gasoline service station located
at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Beltline and
HacArthur.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Roger Finnholdt, Contractor, also made a presentation.
Following discussion Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved to approve 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
Southwest corner of the intersection of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap and
an Exxon gasoline service station located at the Southwest corner of
the intersection of Beltline and MacArthur. Councilman PettiJohn
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Hayor Pro Tem Wilkerson,
Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, $mothermon, Co.man, Wolfe and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-5-3 C of the Sign Ordinance which concerns canopy
signs to be placed at the Exxon gasoline service station
located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Sandy
Lake and Denton Tap and an Exxon gasoline service station
located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of
Beltline and MacArthur.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the
Council. Roger Finnholdt, Contractor, also made a presentation.
Following further discussion Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved to approve
a variance from Section 10-5-3 C of the Sign Ordinance which concerns
canopy signs to be placed at the Exxon gasoline service station
located at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Sandy Lake and
Denton Tap and an Exxon gasoline service station located at the
Southwest corner of the intersection of Beltline and MacArthur.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Co,man,
Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14: Discussion and review of floodplain development
activities/fence permitting and enforcement.
City Engineer Russell Doyle made the presentation to the Council.
Also present to answer questions from Council concerning the City's
floodplain regulations were Chief Building Official Dale Jackson,
Director of Public Works Steve Goram, Consulting Engineer Wayne Ginn,
and Councilman Hark Wolfeo During discussion of this item Councilman
Wolfe stated that he felt property o~ners should be notified of
alternative fencing and would like the City to determine if
alternative fencing is available and the possibility of property
owners signing indemnification. No action was required on this item.
Item 15: Consider approval of an Ordinance creating a Commission to
be known as the 'Coppell Public Utilities Commission";
providing for membership, method of appointment and term of
office for Commissioners appointed to the Comission,
establishing the duties and responsibilities of said
Commissionl providing a repealing clause; providing a
severability clause and declarin$ an effective date and
authorizing the Hayor to sign.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff ~ade the presentation to the Council and
requested Council to go through the Public Hearing process with Cable TV
Company. Councilman Smothermon moved to approve Ordinance #88-411.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. Folloving a lengthy discussion
by Council, motion and second vas vithdrawn. Council~an Smothe~mon
moved to table the Ordinance until after a Public Hearing in the Council
Chambers /or the City Council concerning Paragon Cable's service to the
City of Coppell. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Cow,an, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16: Consider approval of expenditures to the Mayor and Council
budget in the amount of $15.00 for the Mayor to attend a
General Membership Luncheon and new Teachers Appreciation
sponsored by the Hetrocrest Chamber of Commerce.
Councilman Morton moved to approve expenditures to the Mayor and Council
budget in the amount of $15.00 for the ldayor to attend a ~eneral
Membership Luncheon and new Teachers Appreciation sponsored by the
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Smothermon seconded the
motionl motion carried 7-0 with Hayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor
of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 17: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f) discussion concerning
the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
1. Discussion of Grapevine boundary question.
2. Discussion of Minyards right-of-way acquisition.
Item 18: Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83.
Discussion with City Attorney concerning matter
involving privileged con~unicatton between
Attorney and client.
Mayor Duggan declared the public session closed on Tuesday, August 9,
1988 for an Executive Session as alloyed under the above recited
articles. The Council convened into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m.
Hayor Duggan adjourned the Executive Session at 10:37 p.m.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Tim;ns,'gity Secretary
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