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