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CM 1986-12-16 Minutes of December 16, 1986 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Special Called Session on Tuesday, December 16, 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 Jim Cowman, Councilman Mark Wolfe, Councilman Dan Stanton, Councilman Also present were Interim City Manager Frank Trando and Secretary Linda grau. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman Cowman gave the invocation. ~Mayor Duggan reported to the Councilmembers that City Attorney Larry Jackson was ill and if there was an item on the Agenda that involved a legal concern, he reconnnended that this item be deferred or tabled until the next City Council meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT Item 1: Mayor's report. Mayor Duggan requested a status report from Mr. Carl Anderson of Anderson Engineers, Inc., who is currently reviewing the Flood Plain Management Study for the City of Coppell. Mr. Anderson made the presentation to the Councilmembers. Mr. Anderson stated t~at at a previous Council meeting he was directed to review flood plain definitions based on a study of Denton Creek as well as studies that have been done on the Elm Fork. Mr. Anderson stated that he had met with Mayor Duggan, and that the North Central Texas Council of Governments has requested input from the City on where the flood plain assumptions might be for the study they are doing on the Elm Fork. Mr. Anderson stated he felt it was important for the City to provide information to COG. Mr. Anderson felt it was important to study all of the creeks in Coppell and develop a Master Drainage Plan for the City that would show an ultimate encroachment level showing flood plain areas that could be reclaimed. Mr. Anderson presented a map showing the segment of Denton Creek and a portion of the Elm Fork. He stated that there is valuable land along Grapevine Creek that could be reclaimed as commercial land. The study will include establishing the discharges of ten, fifty, one-hundred and 500-hundred year storms. New construction proposed along the channels would be included in the studies and maximum build out of the City. The study would also include recommendations on the ultimate development channel segments, protected channel segments, special drainage provisions and control runoff requiring detention. An ordinance would serve as a guide line for developers. Mayor Duggan stated that December 3, 1986 a letter had been received from the Army Corp of Engineers through COG asking for input on the flood plain map and designating an elected official from the City Council to be elected to the Board. Without the input from the City they will adopt the flood plain for the City. Following further discussion Mayor Duggan stated that this proposal will come before the City Council in January of 1987 for approval. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Item 2: Interim City Manager's report. Mayor Duggan requested a report on the MacArthur intersection and Beltline Road. Interim City Manager Frank Trando reported to the Councilmembers that because of the weather conditions on Friday December 12, 1986 it was about 10 a.m. when the road was blocked off. Again because of the weather conditions construction had to stop on Sunday. At this time filling has started again and it is determined that the ~-~ intersection will be opened Wednesday afternoon. Councilman Cowman stated that he wanted it on record that the City Council was told that this intersection was scheduled to be completed September 15, 1986 and there would be no road closings what-so-ever and it has been nothing but a catastrophe since they started. He also stated that this intersection was to be an improvement to the City but it hasn't. Mayor Duggan stated that it was necessary for more police enforcement at the MacArthur intersection because of speeding. Mr. Trando stated that the City Inspector has a meeting with Mr. Maier to discuss the dips in the road. Mr. Trando stated that Moore Road has been opened as a one-way road but two way traffic still continues which requires additional police enforcement. Councilman Wolfe stated that he would like to see more signs installed on Moore Road designating one-way traffic. Wayne Ginn, Consulting Enginner for the City of Coppell felt that the transition has gone well but agrees that additional signage and barricades are necessary. Councilman Tom Morton stated that as a result of the fire in Coppell and the devastation to the family that he would like to see a centralized location for aid to tragic stricken families. CITIZENS APPEARANCES Item 3: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council. Mayor Duggan asked for citizens that would like to speak before the City Council. There were none. The Council then went into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public) Item 19: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel. A. Discussion with consultant on recruitment of City Manager. Following the Executive session as allowed under the above stipulated Article, Mayor Duggan then opened the meeting to the public. Mayor Duggan stated the City Manager's position has been narrowed down to five (5) candidates and that Dr. Paul Giesel would meet with the press for information concerning these candidates. Mayor Duggan also stated that during the break period Interim City Manager Frank Trando would meet with the press concerning the recent fire at Pulte Homes. CONSENT AGENDA Item 4: Approval of bills. Item 5: Approval of minutes - November 25, 1986 Councilman Tom Morton moved to authorize the payment of submitted bills totalling $142.41 and approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 25, 1986 as submitted. Councilman Stanton seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. ORDINANCES Item 6: Discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance regulating private clubs (Ordinance No. 297-A-28) and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Tom Morton stated that on Page 4, Number (3) LOCATION, line 6 be amended to properly read "special use permit for private club must face Town Center Boulevard." Councilman Wilkerson brought to the attention of the Council that on Page 8, Number (13) LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, third line from bottom, should read "prior to ~rantin~ the special use permit and copies of the renewal policy shall be provided annually." Councilman Wolfe moved that Ordinance 297-A-28 with amendments of Section 2, Item 3, deleting "Heartz Road" and Section 2, Item 13, deleting "adoption of the ordinance" be approved and authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman Cowman seconded; motion carried 6-I with Councilmen Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Wilkerson voting against the motion. REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Item 7: Discussion and consideration of appointing an elected official to serve on COG Steering Committee and a senior staff person to serve on Staff Task Force. Mayor Duggan recommended that Councilman Mark Wolfe serve on the COG Steering Committee. Councilman Morton moved to appoint Councilman Mark Wolfe as the elected official to serve on the COG Steering Committee. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: Discussion, consideration and acceptance to review a floor plan design for the proposed concession stand at Andrew Brown Park to be constructed with funds donated by S.B.S. Park Board Chairman Larry Hartshorn made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Hartshorn stated that there has been an agreement for several years with S.B.S. Associates to provide a concession stand and lighting of one field at Andrew Brown Park. Mr. Hartshorn submitted an elevation and floor plan of the building and was requesting approval from Council for the preliminary conceptual plan and to proceed through the Engineering Department to apply for building permits for construction. Following further discussion Councilman Wilkerson moved to accept the floor plan design for the proposed concession stand at Andrew Brown Park to be constructed with the funds donated by S.B.S. as recommended by the Park Board. Councilman Smothermon seconded. Councilman Morton moved to amend the motion stating that there be no expenditure of City funds for the design or construction of the structure. Councilman Wilkerson moved to amend the motion. Councilman Smothermon seconded the amended motion. Motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. CONTRACTS Item 9: Discussion and consideration of amending a contract with SVB Real Property Services. Mr. Schraeder of SVB Real Property Services made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Schraeder stated that as requested by Council he was asked to meet with officials from Texas Utility Company and represent the City in negotiations. He has met with officials to examine the issues and is awaiting a response from the Utility Company. Councilman Smothermon stated that the City will have to deal with Texas Utilities twice in regard to Beltline Road east/west and north/south and with the consent of the Council that this resolution be combined for the entire package with Texas Utilities and not for the one strip. Tom Parsons representing Texas Utilities stated that because of legal actions filed and pending, asked that this be discussed in a work session or Executive Session. Mayor Duggan stated that this item is not posted for Executive Session, therefore, it would have to be dealt with tonight or at another Council meeting. Tom Parsons stated that Texas Utilities is a holding company, Texas Utilities Electric Company is the sub-holding company and Texas Power and Light is a division of that company along with Texas Utilities Generating Company which owns and operates the Power Plant. The property of the Power Plant was not included in the total assessment package. When the assessment was approved the Power Plant was included in the final ordinance and assessment. He stated that this land will not increase in value because the road will not enhance the value of the property and will not provide any additional service, than they have now. In addition, a large portion of linear footage which is the basis of the assessment is under water and would not increase in value. He stated that the Company had concerns with the right-of-way, relocation of trees and easement of the road, and felt that this could not be looked at as Just an assessment but the total project had to be considered. Following further discussion Councilman Smothermon moved to amend the contract with SVB Joint Ventures to act as the City's agent in negotiations with Texas Utilities Company and that the City Council further authorize Mr. Schraeder to look at the entire picture as it concerns Texas Utilities for road construction within the City of Coppell. Councilman Ware seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 10: Discussion and consideration of approval for a rate increase request from Texas Waste Management and discussion concerning contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Wolfe moved to withdraw this item. Councilman Cowman seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: Discussion and consideration of awarding of a contract for janitorial services for the Coppell Town Center, Inspections Building and Tax Building and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Ware stated that he felt that the Inspection and Tax Building should not be included in this service. Following further discussion Councilman Smothermon moved to adopt the City Manager's recommendation of awarding a contract for $1,970.00 per month to Master Industries. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried 6-1 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Ware voting against the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 12: Discussion and consideration of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to reconsider denial of a sign variance request of Whiteco Metrocom, by the City Council on October 14, 1986. Mayor Duggan stated that Councilman Morton had recommended that the Council hold a public hearing, a motion from Council and then have discussion. This above stipulated request had been brought forward by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Mayor Duggan then opened the meeting to the public and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of this request. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against this request. Again, there were none. Mayor Duggan then closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe Melton from the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Department, representing Robert L. Yielding, District Engineer, made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Melton stated that they are in the process of widening State Highway 121 through Coppell, Lewisville and McKinney. Under the law the advertising sign in question is in the right-of-way area and t~e State would have to pay the true market value of the sign or pay to'move it back. It would cost $6,000 to $7,000 dollars to move it back or as much as $50,000 to $60,000 to purchase. Mr. Melton requested that the City make an exception in this case to issue a building permit to allow the sign company to move the sigm back which would be the lesser cost to the State and it's taxpapers. Councilman Stanton moved that a building permit be issued to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation allowing them to move the sign up to one-hundred feet from its current position. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-1 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Cowman voting against the motion. Item 13: Special Use Application #S-1001 To consider approval of a zoning change request for Ed Bell Construction; from "A" Agricultural to "A-S.U.P." Agricultural with a Special Use Permit for the operation of an existing concrete batching plant, located approximately 1,350 feet from the northeast corner of Hackberry and Beltline Roads. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 1986 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Approval with the condition that operation cease on Dec. 31, 1988. Vote 7-0 Mr. Tim Sullivan, an officer with Ed Bell Construction Company, made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Sullivan stated that he had appeared before Council on October 28, 1986 and before the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 20, 1986 to continue the operation of a concrete batching plant. Mayor Duggan then opened the meeting to the public and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of this request. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against this request. There were none. The public hearing was then closed. Councilman Wolfe moved to approve Special Use Application #S-1001 with the condition that operations cease on December 31, 1988. Councilman Smothermon seconded. This item was then opened for discussion. Councilman Morton stated that when this request appeared before Council on October 28, 1986, it was agreed that until the S.U.P. came before Council there would not be any concrete hauled from the plant to job sites. Mr. Sullivan stated that he was not aware of this. Mayor Duggan stated that there was discussion and knowledge of a hardship at that time and the restrictions of hauling concrete had been for Beltline Road and the frontage road of I635. Following further discussion Mayor Duggan stated that the Council would take a break and review the minutes of October 28, 1986 concerning the Ed Bell Construction Company request. Mayor Duggan stated that on October 28, 1986 that Ed Bell Construction Company did appear before Council and was considered under the Mayor's Report because of experiencing hardship at that time. Mayor Dnggan then read from the minutes of October 28~ 1986 the following: Mayor's Report Minutes of October 28, 1986 - Item F. Mayor Duggan recognized a representative from Ed Bell Construction Company concerning Beltline Road construction. This company is operating the concrete batch plant located on Beltline Road which has been sited for operation of a non-conforming use. This firm has assumed the lease on the concrete batch plant which is located on the Hattie Mae Lesley property and will go before the Planning and Zoning Cormmission in November for approval of a Special Use Permit. Additionally, this company will be constructing the Beltline Road improvements. Their request is to be allowed to continue operations of the batch plant until approval can be obtained through a formal process. Councilman Wilkerson stated that he would like to withdraw from discussion on this item because of possible conflict of interest. Following discussion by the Council of this item it was the consensus of the Council to allow Ed Bell Contruction Company to continue operation of the batch plant for improvements to Beltline Road. This consensus for continuing operation in no way obligates the Planning and Zoning Commission or Council when final approval comes back through due process. END Mayor Duggan stated that in addition he has received a letter from an Attorney representing the Lesley's property concerning the batch plant and the lease agreement. Mayor Duggan stated that the Council would like to research the tape of the minutes of October 28, 1986 and get a transcript of said tape. Motion and second were withdrawn. Councilman Morton moved to table Special Use Application S-1001 a zoning change request from Ed Bell Construction Company until the first City Council meeting in January, 1987. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Wilkerson abstaining. Councilman Smothermon wanted it clearly understood that Ed Bell Construction may continue to pour ONLY I635 and Beltline Road until the January meeting. Item 14: Special Use Application #S-1002 To consider approval of a zoning change request for Roy Evans from "C" Commercial to "C-S.U.P." Commercial with a Special Use Permit for the operation of a barbeque restaurant, located in the Braewood Center, 1050 Denton Tap Road, Suite 116. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 1986 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Vote 6-0 abstain - 1 Mr. Roy Evans made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Evans is requesting a Special Use Permit for the operation of a family restaurant. Mayor Duggan then opened the meeting to the public and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of this application. Speaking in favor of the application was Rick Mann. The Mayor then asked for those persons who wished to speak against this application. There were none. The public hearing was then closed. Councilman Smothermon moved to approve Special Use Permit #S-1002 from "C" Commercial to "C-S.U.P." Special Use Permit for the operation of a barbeque restaurant. Councilman Wolfe seconded. Mr. Evans was questioned on the ventilation procedures by Councilman Morton. Mr. Evans stated that a pit barbeque will be located inside the restaurant and there will be a ventilation blow-off system that will be used to eliminate problems with smoke. Mayor Duggan stated that the City has been working for months with Braewood Development to address the problems and concerns with screening walls, screening for the dumpster and landscaping obligations and requested that Mr. Evans transmit a very strong message to Braewood Development that zoning may be passed but a building permit may be denied until their obligations are met. Councilman Smothermon moved to amended his motion to state that the City Council approve Special Use Permit #S-1002 approving a zoning change from "C" Commercial to "C-S.U.P." Commercial with a Special Use Permit to operate a barbeque restaurant in Braewood Center, Suite 116 subject to, that no Certificate of Occupancy be issued until the landscaping and screening wall requirements have been met by the center. Councilman Wolfe seconded the amended motion; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. PLATTING PRELIMINARY Item 15: Preliminary Plat Application To consider approval of a preliminary plat application for Northlake 635 Business Park located along Crestside Drive in the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block D of Northlake 635 Business Park, for a total of 4.8861 acres. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 1986 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Vote 7-0 Mr. Tom Cook architect with Vantage Companies made the presentation to the Council and was requesting approval of a preliminary plat for Northlake 635 Business Park. This facility will be occupied by a moving and storage company. Councilman Stanton moved that the City Council approve the preliminary plat application for Northlake 635 Business Park Lot 2, Block D. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. During discussion Mr. Cook stated that the entry will be a two-story glass design with truck docks being located on the side property line with screening of a masonary wall with landscaping. Motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 16: Preliminary Plat Application To consider approval of a preliminary plat application for Advantage Self-Storage located at the southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 1986 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Vote 7-0 Mr. Joe Beard Vice President with Vantage Residential, a subsidiary of the Vantage Companies, made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Beard requested that a preliminary plat application for Advantage Self-Storage be approved. Mr. Beard stated that the facility will be of a tilt wall construction, washed aggregate finish with beige or brown metal doors. This facility, protected by a chain link fence, will provide storage and covered parking for recreational vehicles and boats Mr. Beard stated that the landscape requirements have been addressed and met. Mr. Beard is requesting approval for the facility to house a live-in manager for security and will apply for a variance. If this variance is denied this area would be eliminated or be used as storage space. Councilman Wolfe moved' to approve the preliminary plat application for Advantage Self-Storage located on the southeast corner of Denton Tap and St. Louis Southwestern Railroad with the amendment that there be no living quarters or metal roofs at the complex. Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded; motion carried 6-1 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Tom Morton voting against the motion. FINAL Item 17: Final Plat Application To consider approval of a final plat application for Northlake Woodlands East #10 - Phase A located at Bethel School Road and MacArthur Boulevard. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 3986 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Vote 7-0 Mr. Steve Parsons representing Northlake Woodlands made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Parsons was requesting approval of a final plat for Northlake Woodlands East #10 Phase A. Mr. Parsons stated that he appeared before the City Council on December 10, 1985 and received approval of a final plat for 375 lots for the complete phase. Mr. Parsons is now asking for approval to develop only 185 lots and, as reco~ended by the Engineering Department, to appear before the City Council with a re-plat in two sections because of present economics. This is the same plat as presented on December 10th. Upon being questioned by Councilman Morton on the Homeowners Agreement, Mr. Parsons stated that it has not been filed with the plat application. Mayor Pro Tem Ware stated that he felt because of safety and the welfare of the residents that Bethel School Road be extended to MacArthur Blvd. Mr. Parsons stated that this would pose a problem because of financing and the present marketing values and economics. Councilman Morton moved that the City Council give a conditional approval of the final plat to Pat Atkins for Don A. Tipton, Inc. for 185 lots, single family dwellings, for a total of 59.0399 acres known as Northlake Woodlands East #10 - Phase A, conditional upon the execution of the required Homeowners Agreement as required by the City of Coppell Streetscape Plan. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried 6-1 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Ware voting against the motion. Mayor Duggan commended Mr. Parsons for his willingness to work, with the City, on resolving the Bethel School Cemetery project. Item 18: Final Plat Application To consider approval of a final plat application for Northlake Woodlands East #10 - Phase B located at Mockingbird and Falcon Roads. Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting - November 20, 1986 Decision of Planning and Zoning Commission - Vote 7-0 Councilman Wolfe moved to approve final plat application for Northlake Woodlands East #10 - Phase B, located at Mockingbird and Falcon, subject to the Homeowners Agreement being filed at City Hall. Councilman Cowman ._~ seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 20: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney. A. Review of settlement negotiations concerning the City's park property. B. Discussion concerning legal options regarding com~ittmente made by Triland Development, Inc. C. Discussion concerning location of ground storage tank as subject is related to negotiations for acquisition of such site and discussion with City Attorney concerning legal matters involving the acquisition of such site. Item 21: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f) discussion with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. A. Discussion concerning the acquisition of a 2.2-acre tract of land for a future library site. B. Discussion concerning legal matters involving the acquisition of right-of-way for the Royal Lane extension. Mayor Duggan stated that the legalities of the Executive Session would be relayed to City Attorney Larry Jackson on the telephone speaker. Following the Executive Session as stipulated above Mayor Duggan then opened the meeting to the public. PUBLIC SESSION (Open to the public) REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Item 22: Consider approval and authorization to proceed with condemnation of land for the construction of a ground storage facility. Councilman Wolfe moved to approve Ordinance No. 121686.1 and authorized the Mayor to sign to proceed with acquiring approximately three (3) acres of land for a ground water storage tank and a twenty-foot easement for water lines. For purposes of acquiring the tract, Frank Trando, Acting City Manager, is authorized to offer the property owner the sum of $3.25 dollars per foot for necessary deed for approximately three-acres of land and the sum of $0.81 cents per foot for the twenty-foot easement. If not acceptable, the City will then proceed with condemnation of land for said construction. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkerson, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 23: Status report on DeForest Road paving improvements and Warren Court construction. Mayor Duggan stated that this is being forwarded to City Attorney Larry Jackson for a look at the legal options involved and will be aggressively pursued. CONTRACTS Item 24: Consider approval of a contract with Threadgill-Dowdy to survey a 2.2-acre tract of land for a future library site and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Smothermon moved to authorize the contract with Threadgill-Dowdy for surveying 2.2 acres of land for a library site and authorized the Mayor to sign. Councilman Morton seconded. At the request of amending the motion by Councilman Wilkerson, Councilman Smothermon moved to amend the motion to state "authorize the contract with Treadgill-Dowdy for surveying of 2.2 acres of land, exch~ged with Univest and authorizing the Mayor to sign." Councilman Morton seconded the amended motion; motion carried 7-0 with Councilmen Wilkers0n, Ware, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion. Item 25: Discussion and consideration of a resolution calling for the condemnation of railway land for right-of-way for the Royal Lane extension and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This item was withdrawn. The meeting was then adjourned. ATTEST: Linda' Grau, Secretary MINUTES 121686 MEMOS