CM 1988-09-13 Minutes of September 13, 1988
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a special called work
session at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Executive Chambers and in a
regular session in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 13, 1988
at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell Town Center. The following members were
Duggan Mayor
Lon
Dean Wilkerson, Mayor Pro Tem
Walter PettiJohn, Councilman
Tom Horton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Hark Wolfe, Councilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson, and Assistant City Manager/Personnel Vivyon V. Bowman.
WORK SESSION (Open to the public)
Item 1: Presentation and discussion of an amendment to the private club ordinance.
A work session was held to review and discuss an amendment to the
private club ordinance. City Attorney Larry Jackson and City Engineer
Russell Doyle made the presentation to the Council.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the public)
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Police Explorer Scouts gave the invocation and led those present in
the Pledge of Allegiance. Police Sargeant Robertson introduced the
Explorer Scouts to the Council.
Item 4: Approval of Minutes - August 22, 1988
August 23, 1988
August 29, 1988
Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved to approve the minutes of August 22,
1988, August 23, 1988 and August 29, 1988 as submitted. 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 5: Mayor's Report
Mayor Duggan reported on the following items:
A. October 1, 1988 the Mayor is planning an Appreciation
Dinner for members of the com~mnity that served voluntarily
in the community and former Board and Commission members.
Congressman Martin Frost and State Representative Ken
Marchant will be in attendance. The dinner will be held at
Sneaky Pete's Hut and will be an informal affair. A
volleyball game will start at 3:00 p.m. with dinner
scheduled for 5:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. City medallions
will be presented for outstanding service to the community.
B. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that the Annual
Metrocrest Big Ball Tournament has also been scheduled for
October 1, 1988 and requested City Manager Alan D. Ratliff to
form a team from the City staff to compete in this tournament
together with the City's of Addison, Carrollton and Farmers
Branch.
C. Mayor Dugganhaa requested the community be awa~e Of
skateboard safety in the City of Coppell, and asked for the
~-' parents in the com~unity to make their children aware of
i safety rules while riding a skateboard to avoid an unnecessary
accident.
D. Several Corporations donated funds to promote the Coppell
Frontenis Team who recently went to France to compete in the
International Competition of the Olympics of Frontenis.
Coppe11 was the only team in the United States to be
represented in the Olympics. Skaggs Alpha Beta of Coppell,
Michael Dupey of M&J Designs, Minyards Food Store, Coppell
Sports Center, and Coppell Independent School District donated
money to help defer the cost of this trip.
B. Mayor Duggan informed the Council that he was nominated
to the Resource Conservation Council of the North Central
Texas Council of Governments which is a program involved in
recycling of plastic, aluminum, and fuels. The program is
designed to research a recycling system to avoid further
pollution of beaches and parks.
F. Councilman Bill Smothermon stated that the recycling bin
located at Skaggs Alpha Beta automatically closes when you
enter and you cannot gat out from the inside. Councilman
Smothermon requested City Manager Alan A. Ratliff to have
staff install an emergency lever so the door can be released
~ from the inside.
G. Councilman FettiJohn stated that the Coppe11 Lions Club
is still collecting aluminum cans the last Saturday of every
month.
H. Mayor Duggan advised those citizens present who wished to
address the Council on posted agenda items that the
Council Chambers will be run with decorum and mutual
respect of citizens and Council members.
I. Councilman Wolfe requested City Manager Alan D. Ratliff
to have the traffic signal at Beltllne Road and Cowboy Drive
converted to a flashing signal in the evening hours when
school is not in session.
J. Mayor Duggan requested City Manager Alan D. Ratliff
review the timing of the signal light located at Sandy Lake
Road and Denton Tap Road.
K. City Manager Alan D. Ratliff referred to an invitation
extended to the Mayor, Council and Department Directors to
attend the North Texas District Meeting of the State Fire
Marshallts Association scheduled for September 17, 1988. Hr.
Ratliff requested Mayor Duggan and Council to return the form
to him indicating whether or not they plan on attending.
Item 6: City Council Liaison's Report
~:: A. DART - Councilman Morton indicated that a public hearing
~ has been scheduled for October 1, 1988 for all
;~ municipalities.
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE ~ Councilman Smothermon stated that the
revised and corrected City budget FY 88/S9 has been
i submitted and hopefully meets with Council's approval.
~ C. LIBILARY LIAISON - Councilman PettiJohn stated that the
Library is in the process of working on governing bylaws for
the Library Board at the present time.
~d~ D. MUD - Councilman Smothermon stated that the HUD
~? Absorption Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday September
,~ 16, 1988 in the Council Executive Chambers to review the
· proposed contract with the MUD on operating and maintenance,
' and to begin the process of studying financially how the
City will absorb the HUD.
F. PARK LIAISON - no report
~ ,G. SCHOOL LIAISON - Councilman Wolfe stated in the Joint
cooperation program between the City and School District
that the full time Control Officer in the High School is now
on board. In addition, the Park Board met in regard to the
Joint cooperation of tennis courts for the City/School.
Ite~; ~, 7: Citizen's Appearances
Mayor~, Duggan then asked for those citizens wishing to address the
Count/1 at this time. Vivian Checkley, S12 Howell Drive, addressed
the sale of the 250,000 gallon water tower and the relocation of the ~'~
City's emergency warning system. She also requested clarification of
fines on burglar alarms going off unnecessarily. Mr. Johnny Thompson,
1780 East Beltlins, filed a formal complaint with the City of Coppell.
Mr. Thompson stated that he felt that the City of Coppell, under the
Home Rule Charter, had annexed property into the City of Coppell
without due process, did it without following the proper guidelines.
Mr. David Steinfeld, 809 Parkway, suggested that the City consider
requesting citizens to install a three (3) gallon per minute shower
head in lieu of seven (7) or eight (8) gallon per minute shower heads
to help in the conservation of water in the City. This would also
reduce water bills. Vickie Hunter, 102 Pinyon, stated her concern
over tbs children who roam the streets at night, and asked if the City
has a,~ curfew.
Item 8: Discussion, consideration and approval of a "Just Say No"
Proclamation in support of the national "Just Say No" Back
~ to School Pledge Drive being held from September 12 to 16,
1988 and proclaiming Friday, September 16, 1988 as "Just Say
No" Pledge Challenge Day in the City of Coppell at the
request of the Coppell Independent School District and
,, ~ authorizing- the Hayor to' sign.
Mayor,Duggan read the Proclamation to those present. Tom Griffin,
Chief of Police introduced Vonita White, Assistant Superintendent of
Instruction with CISD and Alan Ruben, a member of Kids Saving Kids
Organization at the High School. Ms. White thanked Chief Griffin, the
city of Coppell, and the citizens of the City for endorsing this
proclamation in support of a drug free community. Chief Griffin
stated that a member from the Police Department will be addressing
students at each Elementary School and the Middle School concerning
this program. Following further discussion Hayor Pro Tem Wilkereon
moved to approve a "Just Say No" Proclamation in support of the national
"Just Say No" Back to School Pledge Drive being held from September 12
to 16, 1988 and proclaiming Friday, September 16, 1988 as "Just Say
Pledge Challenge Day in the City of Coppell at the request of the
Coppell Independent School District and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Nelson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 withHayor Pro
Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfa
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Duggan introduced David Blair Hayor of Farmers Branch. Mayor
Blair invited the Mayor and Council to attend the 3rd Annual Big Ball
Tournament to be held in Farmers Branch at Pepper Park on October 1,
1988 at 4:00 p.m. for a Round Robin tournament. Nayor Blair introduced
the defending team from the City of Farmers Branch.
Item 9: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance
from Section 10-4-3 ~ and Section 10-4-3 .,K of the sign
ordinance which prohibits off-premise signs and signs located
in the public right-of-way. The variance is requested by the
St. Ann's Women's Association to allow a maximum of thirty
signs to be placed throughout the city from 8:00 a.m. through
7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5.
Councilman Horton moved to approve a variance from Section 10-4-3 J and
Section 10-4-3 K of the sign ordinance which prohibits off-premise signs
and signs located in the public right-of-way. The variance is requested
by the St. Ann's Women's Association to allow a maximum of thirty signs
to be placed throughout the city from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday, November 5. Councilman PetttJohn seconded the motioni motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkereon, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Co.an, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to allow the citizens of
Coppell an opportunity to have input on the City's Budget for
FY 1988-89.
Mayor Duggan presented this item to the Council. He then opaned the
public hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
the proposed budget. There were none. He then asked for those persons
wishing to speak against the proposed budget. Again, there were none.
The public hearing was then declared closed. No action was required by
Council on this item.
Item 11: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of
amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 29.15
(3)(A) & (3)(F) to provide that a private club shall not be
located closer than 300 feet of any residential structure and
defining residential structure.
Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Denied (5-1)
(3/4 majority vote by the City Council is required
for approval)
Ymyo~ Duggan declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons wishing to speak in favor of the above proposal. Speaking in
favor were Robert Sky - 803 Meadowglen Circle, Annette Morton - 449
Dillard Lane, Terry Hoffman - 144 Meadowglen, Flo Dailey - 703
Headowlark, Randy Lockhart - 760 Bluejay Lane, John Hubert - 605 Dover
Court~ Pat Taylor - 983 Red Cedar Way, and Jim Schmidt 709 Greenway.
Mayor Duggan then asked for those person wishing to speak against the
above' proposal. Those speaking were Tom Day - 109 Meadowglen Circle,
David Thomas 716 Dove Circle, and Scotty Nicholson - 509 Christi
Lane. Mayor Duggan then declared the public hearing closed. City ~-~
Engineer Russell Doyle made the presentation to the Council.
Fol,l~wing discussion Councilman Morton moved to amend Section 29.15,
(3)~(A), striking the word ZONED DISTRICT substituting the' Word
STRUCTURE which shall read "any residential structure", also to amend
Sec~ion (F) to delete the wording RESIDENTIAL ZONED DISTRICT and in
its place after the word LOT, to read "any lot with an existing
residential structure". Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion;
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Mr. Dale Ware and applicant Morris Salerno also
addressed the Council. Mayor Duggan opened the public hearing and
asked, for those persons present wishing to speak in favor of the above
proposal. Speaking in favor were Randall Howard- 102 Pinyon, and
Alan Lucian 712 Villawood. Mayor Duggan then asked for those
persons present wishing to speak against the above proposal. Speaking
against were John Wall - 723 Clayton Circle and Tom Day - 109
Meado~glen Circle. With a show of hands two (2) people voted in favor
of the above proposal and two (2) people voted against the above
proposal. The public hearing was then declared closed. Follow/ag
discussion Councilman Morton moved to approve zoning change, Case
#S-I034, from (C) Commercial to (C.SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit
to allow for the operation of a restaurant and private club located at
125 Kimbel Kourt and the applicant to provide proof of insurance as
specified in Section 29.15.(13) prior to the issuance of a certificate '--~
of occupancy. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion carried
6-I with Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Dean Wilkerson
voting against the motion.
Gifford-Hi11 Company.
~ Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Denied (4-1)
(3/4 majority vote by the City Council is required for
approval)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
;?~ A. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number
83.
1. Discussion with City Attorney concerning matter
involving privileged communication between
Attorney and client.
Mayor Dusgan declared the public session closed on Tuesday, September
13, 1988 for an Executive Session as allowed under the above recited
article. The Council convened into Executive Session at i1:17 p.m.
Mayor Duggan adjourned the Executive Session a~ 11:22 p.m. on Tuesday
September 13, 1988 and opened the public session.
Mayor Duggan declared the public hearing open and asked for those
persons wishing to speak in favor of the above proposal. Speaking
in favor were Robert Sky - 803 Meadowglen Circle, Annette Morton -
449 Dillard Lane, Terry Hoffmau - 144 Meadowglen, Flo Dailey - 703
Meadowlark, Randy Lockhart 760 Bluejay Lane, John Hubert - 605
Dover Court, Pat Taylor - 983 Red Cedar Way, and Jim Schmidt 709
Graenway. Mayor Duggan then asked for those person wishing to
speak against the above proposal. Those speaking were Tom Day -
109 Meadowglen Circle, David Thomas - 716 Dove Circle, and Scotty
Nicholson - 509 Christi Lane. Mayor Duggan then declared the
public hearing closed. City Engineer Russell Doyle made the
presentation to the Council. Following discussion Councilman
Morton moved to amend Section 29.15, (3)(A), striking the word
ZONED DISTRICT substituting the word STRUCTURE which shall read
"any residential structure", also to amend Section (F) to delete
the wording RESIDENTIAL ZONED DISTRICT and in its place after the
word LOT, to read "any lot with an existing residential structure".
Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-1 with
Councilmen Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson voting
against the motion. In addition, Councilman Morton moved to define
the word RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE as being any multi-family or
apartment building, condominium project, town home, zero lot line
home, or any single family dwelling as defined by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Councilman Smothermon 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. It was the consensus of the City Council to
instruct City Manager Alan D. Ratliff to place an item on the
agenda scheduled for October 1988, for discussion of forming a
Committee, as appointed by the Mayor, to review the present Private
Club Ordinance.
Item 12: Wolding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a
zoning change, Case ~S-1034, from (C) Commercial to
(C.SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit with a variance to
allow for the operation of a restaurant and private club
located at 125 Kimbel Kourt at the request of Mr. Morris
Salerno.
Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation
to the Council. Mr. Dale Ware and applicant Morris Salerno also
addressed the Council. Mayor Duggan opened the public hearing and
asked for those persons present wishing to speak in favor of the
above proposal. Speaking in favor were Randall Howard - 102
Pinyon, and Alan Lucian - 712 Villawood. Mayor Duggan then asked
for those persons present wishing to speak against the above
proposal. Speaking against were John Wall - 723 Clayton Circle and
Tom Day - 109 Meadowglen Circle. With a show of hands two (2)
people voted in favor of the above proposal and two (2) people
voted against the above proposal. The public hearing was then
declared closed. Following discussion Councilman Morton moved to
approve zoning change, Case #S-1034, from (C) Commercial to (C.SUP)
Commercial Special Use Permit to allow for the operation of a
restaurant and private club located at 125 Kimbel Kourt and the
applicant to provide proof of insurance as specified in Section
29.15.(13) prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion carried 6-1 with
Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tam Dean wilkerson
voting against the motion.
Item 13: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a
zoning change, Case #PD-106 from (2F-9) to a Planned
Development for (SF-12) and (SF-9), located east of
Denton Tap Road and south of Hidden Valley Drive at the
request of Mr. David Phillips.
Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (4-2)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation
to the Council. Applicant David Phillips also addressed the
Council. Mayor Duggan opened the public hearing and asked for
those persons wishing to speak in favor of the proposed zoning
change. Speaking in favor was Dale Ware. Mayor Duggan them askad
for those persons wishing to speak against the proposed zoning
change. There were none. Mayor Duggan then declared tha public
hearing closed. Following further discussion Councilman Pettijohn
moved to approve the zoning change, Case tPD-106 from (2F-9) to a
Planned Development for (SF-I2) and (SF-9) with variances, located
east of Denton Tap Road and south of Hidden Valley Drive at the
request of Mr. David Phillips. Councilman Morton seconded the
motion. Following further discussion Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson
moved to amend the motion to provide in tha SF-9 Planned
Development zoning that Mr. Phillips build a minimum 1,800 square
foot home on each lot. Councilman Wolfe secondad the amandad
motion. Motion to approva Councilman Pettijohn's motion with
variances and the amended motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and
Nelson voting in favor of the amended motion.
Item 14: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a
zoning change, Case #S-1036, from (A) Agricultural to
(HI) Heavy Industrial to allow for the continued usa of
an existing concrete batch plant at the request of ~
Gifford-Hill Company.
Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Denied (4-1)
(3/4 majority vote by the City Council is required for
approval)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number
83.
1. Discussion with City Attorney concerning matter
involving privileged communication between
Attorney and client.
Mayor Duggam declared tha public session closed on Tuesday,
September 13, 1988 for an Exacuttve Session ae allowed under the
above recited article. The Council convened into Executive Session
at 11:17 p.m. Mayor Duggan adjourned the Executive Session at
11:22 p.m. on Tuesday September 13, 1988 and opened the public
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation
to the Council. Jim Cook, Vice-President and General Manager of
the Concrete Division, Gilford-Hill & Company, Inc., was also
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Jim Cook, V/ce-President and General Manager of the
Concrete Division, Gilford-Rill & Company, Inc., was also present and
addressed the Council. Mayor Duggan declared the public hearing open
and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of the proposed
zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those persons
wishing to speak against the proposed zoning change. Again, there were
none. Hayor Duggan then declared the public hearing closed. Following
discussion CouncilJnan Morton moved to approve zonin8 change, Case
#S-1036, from (A) Agricultural to (HI) Heavy Industrial to allow for the
continued use of an existin8 concrete batch plant at the request of
Gilford-Rill Company. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion; motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Column, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a
zoning change, Case tZC-515 from (A) Agricultural to (LI)
Light Industrial to~ allow the development ~f~an ~£ndustrial
park located approximately 1,600 feet east of Denton Tap Road,
south of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad and fronting
along Beltline Road at the request of Northlake Beltline Road
Partnership.
Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (5-1)
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bo~nnan made the presentation to
the Council. Nathan Maler of Nathan Haler Engineering also addressed
the Council. Hayor Duggan declared the public hearing open and asked
for those persons wishing to speak in favor of the proposed zoning
change. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to
speak against the proposed zoning change. Again, there were none. The
public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion
Councilman Smothermon moved to approve zoning change, Case tZC-515 from
(A) A~ricultural to (LI) Light Industrial to allow the development of an
industrial park located approximately 1,600 feet east of Denton Tap
Road, south of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad and fronting
along Beltlfue Road at the request of Northlake Beltline Road
Partnership. Councilman Cowman 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 16: Consider approval of a PRELIMINARY PLAT and consideration
~,~ oi certain varianeas for~the ~ager Container Addition.located
approximately 1,000 feet from the southeast corner of Royal
Lane and Thweatt Road at the request of Hager Containers.
Date of P&Z Meeting: August 18, 1988
Decision of P&Z Co~r~ission: Approved (6-0) See
stipulations on
attached P&Z minutes
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman made the presentation to
the Council. Mark Connell, representing Connell Development and Haser
Containers, also addressed the Council. Following discussion Councilman
Smothermon moved to approve preliminary plat with variances for the
Hager Container Addition located approximately 1,000 feet from the
southeast corner of Royal Lane and Thweatt Road at the request of Hager
Containers. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. Following
discussion Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved to amend the motion to read
"the Mayor acknowledge receipt of a deed restriction prior to signing
the final plat. Councilman Morton seconded the amended 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 17: Consider approval of a FINAL PLAT and consideration of
, , certain variances for the Hager Container Addition located
approximately 1,000 feet from the southeast corner of Royal
,,,c Lane and Thweatt Road at the request of Hager Containers.
Date of P&Z Heeting: August 18, 1988
~ Decision of P&Z Conm~ieeion: Approved (6-0) See
stipulations on
attached P&Z minutes
Councilman Morton moved to approve the final plat with variances for
the Hager Container Addition located approximately 1,000 feet from the
southeast corner of Royal Lane and Thwsatt Road at the request of
Hager Containers with the stipulation of placing a building line
restriction on the north side of the property of thirty-six (36) feet.
Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with
Hayox~ Pro Tem Wilkereon, Councilmen PettiJohn, Norton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
item 18: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance to
the Subdivision Ordinance App. A, Page 2 for construction of
a half-street connecting the existing Royal Lane Extension
to Thweatt Road.
This item was withdrawn,
Item 19: Discussion, consideration and approval of revisions to
.~ Article 9-1 Code of Ordinance~ adding definitions to the
Animal Control Ordinance reducing age of dogs and cath for
rabies vaccinations, deleting bond posting for Deputy
Veterinarian Collectors, adding ferret to wild animal
definition, deleting one permit category, adding exemption
for certain livestock operations, and clarifying one hundred
foot clearance between livestock quarters and adjacent
,~ property, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Linda Varonich, Environmental Health Officer, made the presentation to
the, Council. Tom Griffin, Chief of Police also addressed the Council.
Following discussion Councilman Morton moved to approve revisions to
Article 9-I Code of Ordinances adding definitions to the AnimAl
Control Ordinance reducing age of dogs and cats for rabies
vaccinations, deleting bond posting for Deputy Veterinariau
Collectors, adding ferret to wild animal definition, deleting one
permit category, adding exemption for certain livestock operations,
clarifying one hundred foot clearance between livestock quarters and
adjacent property, and amending Section 9-1-7(G)(1) "Impounded Animals
to be Euthantzed' from seventy-two hours to five (5) days or 120
hours, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Smothermon
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson,
Councilmen PettiJohn, Horton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 20: Discussion and consideration of approval of a contract in
Respect of Grant of Easements and Escrow Deposit between the
City of' Coppell/Hinyard Food Stores, Inc./Minyird
Properties, Inc., including making any requested revisions
proposed by any party named herein, for the
Drainage Improvements onBethel Road from Postal Site to Freeport
Parkway project and authorizing the Hayor to sign.
This item was withdrawn.
Item 21: Discussion and consideration of a contract award to
Buckelew Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$473,929.50 for the Drainage Improvements on Bethel Road from
Postal Site to Freeport Parkway project and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
This item vas withdrawn.
Item 22: Discussion, consideration and approval of an engineering
contract with DeShazo, Starek and Tang Consulting along
Hinyard's properties. (PROJECT TITLE: Drainage Improvements
along Bethel Road from Postal Site to Freeport Parkway).
This item was withdrawn.
Item 23: Acceptance of resignation of Councilman Mark Wolfe as
member of the Council Finance Liaison C~ittee and diecussio~
and consideration of appointing a replacement.
Councilman Morton moved to accept the resignation of Councilman Mark
Wolfe as a member of the Council Finance Liaison Committee, with sincere
regrets. 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. Councilman
Morton moved to fill the vacancy of Councilman Wolfe with Councilmen
Nelson. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PetttJohn, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 24: Discussion, selection and casting of the official ballot
for one candidate to serve a six-year term on the Texas
Municipal League Self-Insurance Funds Board of Trustees from
Places 11, 12, 13 and 14 and authorizing Councilman Morton as
City Council designee to record and mail in ballot to the TML
Self-Insurance Funds office no later than September 28, 1988.
Councilman Smothermon moved to approve Councilman Morton as the City
Council's designee to serve a six-year term on the Texas Municipal
League Self-Insurance Fund Board of Trustees from Places 11, 12, 13 and
14, and to record and mail in the ballot to the TML Self-Insurance Fund
office no later than September 28, 1988. Councilman Nelson 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.
CONSENT
Item 25A: Consideration of approval of the certification of the
estimated collection rate for the period of July 1, 1988
through June 30, 1989 and the amount of excess debt
collections during the period of July 1, 1987 through June 30,
1988.
Item 25E: Discussion and Recoamendation for Rejection of Bid 0017, Contract for Sign Blanks.
Item 25C: Discussion and Recommendation for Rejection of Bid 0022
Communications Equipment Maintenance Contract.
Item 25D: Discussion and Recommendation for Award of Bid 0026, Computer Hardware and Softvare.
Itele~25E: Discussion, consideration and approval of City Council
bills in the amount of $564.09.
Councilman Smothermon moved to approve Consent Agenda, Items 25A,
25B, 25C, 25D, and 25E as submitted. Councilman Nelson seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Co~an, Wolfe and Nelson voting in
favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 26: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) and (f) discussion with
City Attorney concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property and boundary agreement between the
City of Lewisville, Coppell, and Lomas and Nettleton.
Item 27: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning
personnel.
· ~ 1. City Manager's Compensation - requested by Hayor
· Duggan
M~yor Duggan declared the public session closed on Tuesday, September
13, ~988 for an Executive Session as allowed under the above recited
articles. The Council convened into Executive Session at 12:09 a.m.
on Wednesday, September 14, 1988. Mayor Duggan adjourned the
Executive Session at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 1988.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Linda Grhu, Assistant City Secretary
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