CM 1986-09-09 Minutes of September 9, 1986
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a special called session
on Tuesday, September 9, 1986 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the
Coppell Town Center. The following members were present:
Lon Duggan, Mayor
Dale Ware, Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Dan Stanton, Councilman
Councilman Jim Cowman was not present. Also present were Acting City
Manager, Frank Trando, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons, and City Attorney
Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Councilman Smothermon gave the invocation.
PUBLIC HEARING (Open to the public)
Item 1: Public Hearing to increase total tax revenues from properties on tax roll in 1985 by 12.4 percent.
Mayor Duggan stated that the City of Coppell does not anticipate a rate
increase but only a revenue increase however, due to requirements of the
law, the following Public Hearings are necessary. It is anticipated
that the tax rate will remain the same as the previous year. Mayor
Duggan then declared the Public Hearing open and asked for those persons
who wished to speak for the increase in total tax revenues. There were
none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
increase in total tax revenues. Again, there were none. Mayor Duggan
then asked for comments from the audience. There were none. The Public
Hearing was declared closed. Councilman Morton then moved that Tuesday,
September the 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Coppell Town Center be set as the
date for a vote on the tax rate for the 1986 tax year. Councilman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen
Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the
motion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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Minutes of September 9, 1986
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a regular called session
on Tuesday, September 9, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
the Coppell Town Center. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dale Ware, Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Dan Stanton, Councilman
Councilman Jim Cowman was not present. Also present were Acting City
Manager Frank Trando, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons, and City Attorney
Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Councilman Stanton gave the invocation.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 1: Mayor's report.
Mayor Duggan informed the Council of the following items:
A. The drainage ditch in the Parkwood subdivision is in the
engineering phase and will be forthcoming shortly.
B. Drainage on Sandy Lake Road - In the area of the Meadows
subdivision bond monies will be used for culverts to fix the
drainage problems being experienced by the homeowners. City
Engineer Ed Powell will be working on this item and will be
bringing it forward for Council information.
C. Mayor Duggan called to the Council's attention the lamp posts
that were donated and have been installed Just outside the new
City Hall.
D. Mayor Duggan also called to the Council's attention the flag
poles that were donated and have been installed at the new
City Hall.
E. December 6th is the tentative date set for the Grand
Opening and Open House of the new Town Center. It is antici-
pated this will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on that
Saturday.
CITIZENS APPEARANCES
Item 2: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City
Council.
There were no citizens who wished to speak at this time.
STAFF REPORTS
Item 3: Appointment of auditing firm to perform the audit for
fiscal 1985-86.
Acting City Manager Frank Trando informed the Council that the cost of
this audit would be $18,500.00 plus out of pocket expenses. Following
discussion, Councilman Wilkerson moved that the firm of Arthur Anderson
and Company be hired to perform the audit for fiscal 85-86. Councilman
Morton seconded; motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen
Wilkerson, Morton, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and
Councilman Smothermon abstaining from voting.
Item 4: Consider approval of a contract with Dallas County for Health Services.
Following discussion by the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Ware moved that this
contract be approved and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman
Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in
favor of the motion. This item will be informal resolution number
090986.2.
Item 5: Staff report on agricultural property exempted from taxation by the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Acting City Manager Frank Trando made the presentation to the Council
and reviewed the report prepared by Tax Assessor, Debbie Birdsall. He
informed the Council that there are 20 plus parcels within the City that
have agricultural uses and that the approval for exemptions of these
agricultural uses are being explored further with the Dallas County
Appraisal District and requested approval to proceed with resolution of
this item. Mr. Paul Fye of the Municipal Utility District has indicated
to the City that the MUD is willing to share any incurred cost in the
pursuit for resolution of these ag exemptions. Following discussion
by the Council, Councilman Morton moved that the City proceed with
further research and endorse the current activities of the tax office
and to fiercely pursue resolution of these ag exemptions, Councilman
Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in
favor of the motion. --~
Item 5A: Consider approval of payment of bills.
Councilman Smothermon moved that the bills be approved for payment as
submitted, Councilman Stanton seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and
Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item 6: Consider a proposal of a Resolution authorizing the
reappointment of a member to the DART Board of Directors
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mr. Robert E. Thomas is the current representative for the City on the
DART Board of Directors. Following discussion on this item, Councilman
Smothermon moved that Mr. Thomas be re-appointed as the City's repre-
sentative. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and
Stanton voting in favor of the motion. This resolution will he numbered
090986.1.
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Item 6A: Consider a resolution authorizing street and storm
drainage improvements on Beltline Road providing for
partial payment of construction costs by assessment of
abutting property owners', affirming that an authori-
zation was made for the preparation of the cost of
improvements as required by law and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
This item was tabled at this time and will appear on a later Council
Agenda.
Item 6B: Consider a resolution to approve the engineers report
filled by the consulting engineer for streets and storm
drainage improvements on Beltline Road north-south from
I635 to Beltline Road east-west, authorizing a benefit
assessment hearing to be held on October 7, 1986 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was tabled at this time and will appear on a later Council
Agenda.
Item 6C: Consider approval of an ordinance calling for a public
hearing on the Municipal Budget for the fiscal year
October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1987 (said budget
to include the expenditure of Revenue Sharing Funds).
Councilman Morton moved that the rules of Section 313 (B) be suspended
to consider this item. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton,
Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Councilman
Smothermon them moved that Ordinance Number 86-361 calling for a Public
Rearing on the Municipal Budget be approved. Councilman Wolfe seconded;
motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen
Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Item 7: Consider approval for a request from Connell Development
for a one (I) year extension to a Special Use Permit for
a Grocery Store, a Gasoline Service Station and an Auto
Laundry or Car Wash at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake
Road and Denton Tap Road.
Original approval by
Planning and Zoning - February 20, 1986
Original approval by
City Council - March 11, 1986
Mr. Kevin White representing Connell Development Company made the
presentation to the Council. He stated that City regulations require
that a permit be issued within six months from approval of the final
plat. Due to several factors this permit has not been requested.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Wolfe moved that the one
year time extension for application on the permit be approved for the
Grocery Store only. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded; motion carried unani-
mously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton,
Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Item 8: Sign Variance Application #86-06-05 - PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of a sign variance for Windance
Towmhomes from Section 10-5-18 of the City of Coppell
Sign Ordinance on property located on the southwest
corner of Bethel School Road and Denton Tap Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning - July 24, 1986
Decision of Planning and Zoning - Approved for a period
of 6 months (5-0).
City Engineer Ed Powell informed the Council that the Planning and
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of this item for a period of
six months. Mayor Duggan declared the Public Hearing open and asked for
those persons who wished to speak for the proposed variance. There were
none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
variance. Again, there were none. The Public Hearing was declared
closed. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Morton moved
that the application be denied. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried 5-1 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and
Stamton voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Ware voting
against the motion.
PLATTING ACTIONS - PRELIMINARY
Item 9: Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Advantage
Self Storage Company on property located on the south
corner at the intersection of Denton Tap Road and the St.
Louis Southwestern Railroad.
Date of Planning and Zoning - August 28, 1986
Decision of Planning and Zoning - Approval 3-0
with stipulations
Conform to chain link fence requirement.
Provide a rendering of the elevation view of the project,
looking east from Denton Tap.
This item is recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning
Commission with the stipulations that the fence conform to the
requirements for City requirements for a chain link fence and that the
applicant provide a rendering of the elevation view of the project
looking east from Denton Tap Road. Following discussion by the Council
on this item, Councilman Morton moved that this plat be denied. Mayor
Pro Tem Ware seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem
Ware, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting
in favor of the motion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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