CM 1984-04-10 Minutes of April 10, 1984
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on
the 10th day of April, 1984, in the Coppell High School Administration Building.
The following members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Orville Mayo, Mayor Pro Tem
Glen White, Councilman
Dale Ware, Councilman
Bunny Thompson, Councilman
Councilman Lou Duggan was not present. Also present were City Manager Ron
Ragland, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Mayor Brown
gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Councilman Thompson moved that
the reading of the minutes be waived and they be approved as submitted; Councilman
White seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 4: Approval of Bills
Councilman White moved that the bills be approved as submitted; Mayor Pro Tem
Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Canvass of the returns of the April 7, 1984 Municipal Officers
Election and swearing in of elected officials
City Attorney Larry Jackson read the canvass of the returns indicating that
Bunny Thompson, John D. Bailey, and Walter G. Pettijohn have been elected for
the office of Council members for a 2 year term. Following the reading of the
canvass, Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved that the canvass be accepted; Councilman White
seconded and motion carried 4-0. A copy of this canvass is attached as a permanent
part of these minutes. Mayor Brown then presented Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Council-
man White with certificates of appreciation and expressed the Council's gratitude
for their work and efforts during the past few years. City Attorney Jackson
then swore the new Councilmembers in.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider appointment of a mayor pro tem
Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that Councilmember Bunny Thompson
be appointed as Mayor Pro Tem; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 3-0-1
with Councilman Thompson abstaining.
The Council at this point consisted of:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Bunny Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem
Dale Ware, Councilman
Lou Duggan, Councilman
John Bailey, Councilman
Walter Pettijohn, Councilman
ITEM NO. 7: Consider acceptance of bid for the sale of a portable "bank" building
City Manager Ron Ragland stated that the City had received one bid fromme City
of Runaway Bay for the purchase of the portable bank building. Their bid included
the purchase of a police car for the City of Coppell. Following discussion on
this item, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the City readvertise for bids for the
sale of this building and that all bids previously submitted be denied; Councilman
Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 8: Public hearing to consider a zoning change from C, Commercial to
SF-7, Single Family, on Howell Street, numbers 829, 821, 817, 813, 809, 805,
801, 800, 804, 808, 812, 816, 820, 824, 828, and 832. On Bullock Street, numbers
833, 829, 825, 82i, 817, 813, 809, 805, 801, 800, 804, 808, 812, 816, 820, 824
and 828.
The public hearin9 on this item was continued at this time. Those persons speaking
against the proposed change were Mr. Glenn Parrish and Mr. Gary Ringler. The
public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion on this item, Council-
man Ware moved that this zoning change be denied without prejudice; Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson seconded and motion carried 3-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against
the motion.
ITEM NO. 9: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Sandy Lake Estates
Mr. Dan Uzzle made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the subdivision
contained 52 duplex lots that are presently zoned 2F-9. The duplexes are intended
for individual ownership. City Engineer Wayne Ginn stated that this subdivision
does meet all City requirements; however, there is still a problem in obtaining
the drainage easements. Following discussion on this item and the possibility of
a zoning change being required; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this item be
tabled until the drainage easements and the zoning question can be resolved;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of preliminary plat ofita Petite Academy
Mr. Ken Prater made the presentation to the Council. He stated that approximately
.75 of an acre will be used for the construction of a child care center. Typically,
the La Petite Academy uses two different building styles and modifies them to
meet the different City codes. During discussion of this plat, Mr. Prater was
informed it was the desire of the Council to see a concrete parking lot with a
concrete fence rather than a chain link fence along Bethel School Road as well
as an architectural style that would blend with the entire theme of the City.
Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this plat be approved;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. ll: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Woodridge Addition, Section VI
Mr. Bert Elsey and Mr. Sheldon Johnson made the presentation to the Council.
A concern of the alleys opening on to a major thoroughfare (Allen Road) was voiced
by the Council. Mr. Johnson provided the Council with a traffic count of the
anticipated number of vehicles emptying onto Allen Road from this development.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that this item be approved;
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 12: Consider approval of final plat under S.U.P. for Mobil Oil Corp.
Mr. J. W. Chesser made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the facade
around the canopy will be stucco. Mayor Brown complimented Mr. Chesser on the
landscaping and architectural work submitted with this plat. An example of the
intended precast concrete to be used in the construction of the building was
presented to the Council and deemed to be acceptable. Following discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this plat be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded
and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 13: Consider approval of final plat of Shadowridge Estates, Phase I
Mr. Harold Dixon and Mr. Dino Farelle made the presentation to the Council. Mr.
Farelle stated that the drainage and sanitary sewer concerns that were expressed
during the ? & Z meeting have been addressed. He stated that this llO acre-
subdivision impacts the Grapevine Creek drainage very little as it drains to the
south and southeast. City Engineer Wayne Ginn verified that this development
will affect the drainage very little; however, he did state that during a recent
meter test during a rainy period, a problem with infiltration was discovered that
caused an overflow of this line. Mr. Ginn stated that during an evera§e daily
usage, this development would bring the capacity of this line to approximately
one-half. Mr. Farelle informed the Council that a variance is also being requested
on Lot 20, Block A to for a side yard variance from 10% of the lot width to 10%
of the average 75-ft. wide lot width. This lot is extra wide to accommodate a
drainage easement on the north. During discussion of this development, Council
instructed City Engineer Wayne Ginn to conduct a study to determine assessment
charges for the installation of a parallel sanitary sewer line to serve this
entire drainage basin. Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that this devel-
opment be approved with the variance on Lot 20, Block A being granted and that
any future phases presented to the Council will be included in the assessment
charges for the future parallel sanitary sewer line; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 14: Consider approval of preliminary and final plat of Moore Road
(right-of-way)
Mr. San Wyse made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this plat
includes one-half of the right-of-way with the remainder to be dedicated by the
adjoining property owner. Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that
this plat be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 15: Consider approval of preliminary and final plat of Mockingbird and
Falcon Lanes (right-of-way) .=~
Mr. Steve Parsons made the presentation to the Council. He stated that should
the right-of-way across the railroad not be acquired, that Mockingbird would
turn eight to the east or the west on the north side of the railroad. Following
discussion, Councilman Ware moved that this plat be approved; Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 16: City Manager's Report
City Manager Ron Ragland read a note of appreciation written to the City from
Jackie Newton stating his appreciation to Water Superintendent Steve Goram and
Utility Serviceman Carl Bass. Mayor Brown then read a telegram from Councilman
Lou Duggan, who was out of town and unable to attend tonight's meeting, offering
his congratulations to newly elected council members Thompson, Bailey and Pettijohn,
and expressing his appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilman White.
ITEM NO. 17: Executive Session
There being no business to conduct during this session, the meeting was adjourned.
Andrew Brown,~
ATTEST:
Dorothy Tim~ns,~--~-~y Secretary
That the following number of votes were cast for the following named candidates
for the office of Couneilmembar for a two year term, to-wit:
NAME NUMBER OF VOTES
Bunny Thompson 483
John D. Bailey 408
William C. Smothermon, Jr. 346
Walter G. Pettljohn 400
Mark Wolfe 371
Charles W. Hyman 311
It appearing that Bunny Thompson, John D. Bailey and Walter G Pettijohn
received the highest number of votes for the office of COUNCILMEMBER (for a two
year term) and they are hereby declared to be elected to the office to serve after
qualifying for said term commencing April, 1984.'
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this canvass and declaration of results of said
election be entered in the Minutes of the City Council and that said officers, after
they have qualified and taken their oaths, shall serve during the term commencing April,
1984, and thereafter until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
This Resolution, declaring the results of the election shall become effective
immediately after its passage.
ORDERED this the /,~)~" day of ~_/ , 1984.
~I"AYOR, City ~'f C~ppell, T~as
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL'OFFICERS
Coppell, Texas
April 7, 1984
CANVASS OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF
RESULTS OF ELECTION
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT on this the 10th day of April, 1984, at a meeting of
the City Council Of the City of Coppell, Texas, a quorum being present, the meeting
was called to order and the following business was transacted.
Upon mot]on of Councilmember I / k..~O
and seconded by Couneilmember '' ~-"'~"~' ' ) ~' , it was
unanimously ordered that the City Council consider the official returns of an election
held in the City on the above mentioned date, for the election of City Officers.
WHEREUPON said official returns were opened, examined, canvassed and the
results declared as follows:
CANVAS~ OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS
WHEREAS, heretofore, the City Council of the City of Coppe11, Texas, called
an election to be held in the City on April ?, 1984, for the following purpose:
To elect three Councilmembers for two year terms.
AND,WHEREAS, immediately after said election the Presiding Judge and other
officials holding said election made their returns of the results thereof to the City
Council as follows, and said returns being made according to law, and duly authenticated,
and it being shown that written notice of said election was posted for the time and in
the manner provided by law, and all other proceedings pertaining to said election having
been shown to have been done and performed at and within thc time and in the manner
provided by law, and all papers pertaining thereto having been returned and filed with
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