CM 1984-05-08 Minutes of May 8, 1984
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session at 7:30 p.m.
on May 8, 1984 at the Coppell High School Administration Building.
The following members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Bunny Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem
Dale Ware, Councilman (late arrival)
Lou Duggan, Councilman
John Bailey, Councilman
Walter Pettijohn, Councilman
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 Councilman
Bailey gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
moved that the reading of the minutes be waived and that they be approved as
submitted; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 4 Approval of Bills
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the bills be approved for payment as submitted;
Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of
$5,000,000 City of Coppell, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1984
Mr. Boyd London of First Southwest and Mr. Bob Dransfield of Hutchison, Price
Boyle and Brooks made the presentation to the Council. Mr. London informed the
Council that all three bidders utilized municipal bond insurance which in effect
lowers the cost of the interest rate by approximately one-half of one percent.
During a recent trip to New York for rating purposes, the City received a
rating of Baal and BBB+ which is an upgrade from previous ratings. Following
opening of the bids and review for compliance, Mr. London recommended that the
bid be awarded to the low bidder of RepublicBank Dallas N.A. with an effective
interest rate of 10.066982% and a net interest cost of $7,439,500.00. Council-
man Bailey then moved that the recommendation of the financial advisor be
accepted with the bid being awarded to RepublicBank Dallas N.A.; Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson then moved
that the ordinance awarding the bid and the sale of the bonds be approved;
Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-0. This ordinance will be
numbered 307.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of The Meadows, Phase IV, final plat
Councilman Duggan excused himself from the Council at this point because of
a possible conflict of interest involving this plat. Mr. Brian McDaniels then
made the presentation to the Council and stated that they are requesting the
deletion of Lots 8-19, Block J along Parkway Boulevard as this land has been
purchased by another company. During discussion of this item, Mr. McDaniels
was informed by the Council that some type of entr~a~ay feature needed to be
considered for the entrance to this development. Following discussion, Mayor
Pro Tem Thompson moved that this plat be approved subject to the approval of the
entryway feature design by City staff and recommendation of approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission on the redesign of the deleted portion of the
development; Councilman Bailey seconded the motion which carried 3-0. Councilman
Dug§an rejoined the Council at this time.
ITEM NO. 7: Consider approval of the final plat of The Park Meadow Addition,
Phase I
Mr. Mike Allen and Mr. Tom Wise made the presentation to the Council. This
addition will consist of 104 lots on approximately 20.4 acres and will be
developed by Wiseco Lane Company with Univest Corporation retaining control
over architectural designs and builders. Landscaped entryways, a brick wall
around the subdivision, and a minimum square foot for homes of 1,650 is planned
for the development. Site work is scheduled to begin within two-three weeks
following approval of the plat. Councilman Ware arrived during the discussion
of this item. Followin9 discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this
plat be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM NO. 8: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Sandy Lake Estates
(tabled from April 10, 1984)
A letter from the applicant requesting approval of this plat subject to the
drainage being work out was presented to the Council. Following discussion,
Councilman Duggan moved that this plat be denied without prejudice; Councilman
Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 9: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Foxwood Village
Mr. Brian McDaniels made the presentation to the Council. He stated that
this development will consist of four-plex apartment complexes with a total
of 96 units on 6.07 acres or 16 units per acre. This site sits on land that
was originally in the flood plain but has been reclaimed. The units will be
rental property rather than a condominium development. Again, Mr. McDaniels
was informed of the desire of the Council for an entry~ay feature as well
as a brick screening wall. These items will be addressed prior to submission
for final plat approval. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved
that this preliminary plat be approved; Councilman Ware seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. IOA: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Gerald Frank
for a zoning change from "SF-12", Single Family to "SF-12", Single Family with
(SUP) a Specific Use Permit for a daycare center on approximately 1.061 acres of
land in Abstract 629, located east of Heartz Road, north of the First United
Methodist Church site, and approximately 630.68 feet north of Bethel School Road.
Mr. Gerald Frank made the presentation to the Council. Mayor Brown then declared
the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against
the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Charles Hyman, who
presented a petition of adjoining homeowners who were opposed because of
increased traffic and Mr. Smokey Widener who questioned the located of the
day care center to a residential area. Mayor Brown then asked for those persons
who wished to speak in favor of the proposed change. Those persons speaking
were Mrs. Vonita White who felt that quality daycare facilities were needed in
Coppell and the Assembly of God Church who had presented a letter to the City
stating their approval of the zonin9 change. Mayor Brown then declared the
public hearing closed. City Manager Ron Ragland informed the Council that
traditionally day care centers are located in or near residential areas as are
school site in that they generally serve the area to which they are contiguous.
Masonry screening requirements, drainage, and architectural design were
discussed. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this zoning
change be approved subject to City staff approval of a screening wall separating
the Willawood Addition and this property, architectural designs, landscaping
plans and entryway signs; Councilman Bailey seconded the motion which failed
to carry 2-3 with Councilmen Pettijohn, Duggan and Ware voting against the motion.
Councilman Ware then moved that this zoning change be denied without prejudice;
Councilman Pettijohn seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
and Councilman Bailey voting against the motion.
ITEN NO. lOB: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the above daycare center
Councilman Duggan moved that this plat be denied; Councilman Ware seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 11: Consider approval of an ordinance regulating fees and inspection
of restaurant facilities and a contract with Dallas County for inspections of
these factilities
Public Works Director Ross Orenduff made the presentation to the Council and
stated that permit fees of $100 for a permanent structure and $200 for mobile
vendors is being proposed with a minimum of three inspections per year being
made by Dallas County on each establishment. Following discussiop, Mayor Pro
Tem Thompson moved that this ordinance, No. 308, and the contract with Dallas
County be approved; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM NO. 12: Consider approval of awarding a bid for the sale of safes and
vaults that are located in the "portable" bank building
Following a short recess, this item was considered by the Council. Councilman
Ware was not present during discussion on this item. Following discussion by
the Council, Councilman Duggan moved that the bid be awarded to Mr. R. E.
Bradshaw in the amount of $2,085.00; Councilman Pettijohn seconded the motion
which carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 13: Consider approval of awarding a bid for the sale of the "portable"
bank building
The City received three bids on the sale of this building. Two consisted of
cash bids and the third for equipment in exchange for the building. Councilman
Ware returned to Council chambers during this discussion. Following discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the bid from Dallas Stein Holding Company in the
amount of $6,000 be accepted; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-1
LO with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion.
ITEM NO. 14: Consider approval of an ordinance regulating parking and/or storage
of vehicles on public streets and in residential areas of the City
City Attorney Larry Jackson clarified the question that the ordinance would
regulate vehicles in residential areas by use and not by zoning. Following
further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this item will
appear on a later Council agenda and that the ordinance will be rewritten to
clarify several items brought up by the Council.
ITEM NO. 15: Consider approval of an ordinance amending Sections 8-1-3 of the
Code of Ordinances to change the speed limit on Thweatt Road from 40 mph to 30mph
and on Sandy Lake Road from 45 mph to 35 mph
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that this ordinance,
No. 203-A-1 be approved to change the speed limit on Sandy Lake Road only and
that the Thweatt Road speed limit remain as is; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 16: City Manager's Report
There was no report at this time.
ITEM NO. 17: Executive Session (Closed to the Public as allowed under Article
6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney and Article 6252-17,
Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel
The meeting was then closed for an executive session as allowed under the
above stated articles. Following the executive session, the meeting was opened
to the public.
ITEM NO. 18: Consider approval and adoption of a Merit Pay and Classification
Plan
Councilman Ware moved that this plan be approved for implementation July 1, 1984;
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was then adjourned. ~ ~/~ ~,,
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/<~)~ Andrew Bm own, Jr , M~a~ r
Dorothy Timmq~s, ~ Secretary