CM 1984-12-11 Minutes of December 11, 1984
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on December 11, 1984
at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Administration Building. The following
members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Bunny Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem (late arrival)
Dale Ware, Councilman
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 John
Bailey gave the invocation.
REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Mr. Joe Holmes, Manager of Wholesale Service Division, Dallas
Water Utilities
Mr. Joe Holmes and Mr. Darrell Baker made the presentation to the Council. A slide
presentation depicting the current utility system as well as plans to sup@ly the future
water needs of the region was shown to the Council and audience.
2. Consider approval of a proposed rate increase for Solid Waste Disposal
City Manager Ron Ragland made the presentation to the Council. The present rate for
solid waste service is $7.00 for residential collection with a varied commercial rate
from $47.96 to $394.65. The proposed rates, as allowed under the present contract
with Texas Waste Management of Lewisville, will be $7.34 for residential collection
and a varied commercial rate from $50.26 to $413.59. All commercial rates are based
on cubic yards collected.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. To consider the approval of a commercial project for Coppell Village Inc., Ltd.
to be financed by an issue of industrial development bonds
Mr. Dick Covington, representing Hutchison, Price, Boyle and Brooks, and Mr. Glen
Hinckley, representing Coppell Village Inc., Ltd., made the presentation to the Council.
The increase in the present request as compared to the previous request is based on
additional expenses incurred during the development phase of the construction as well
as an additional business in the development and a longer construction time. Mr.
Covington reiterated to the Council that the City bears no liability in the financing
of these bonds and~-l-l~-have no liens against it should the representing company be
unable to pay~debts. Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for
those per~s who wished to speak in favor of the project. There were none. He then
asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed project. Again,
there were none. Mayor Brown then declared the public hearing closed. No action was
required on this item.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
4. A resolution, Number 1211~84.1, approving issuance by the Co@pell Industrial
Development Corporation of an issue of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds;
approving the Resolution of the Issuer authorizing the Bonds; and approving the
Project to be financed with the Bonds (Re: Coppell Village Inc., Ltd.)
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Bailey moved that the above numbered
resolution be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Zoning Application #84-06-19 and #84-06-19.9 - to consider a zoning change
request of Tristar Tompkins Joint Venture from MF-2 (Multi-Family) and R (Retail)
to C (Commercial) on property located on the southeast corner of the intersection
of MacArthur Boulevard and Sandy Lake Road
Mr. Brian McDaniel and Mr. Marty Greenblatt made the presentation to the Council. Mr.
Greenblatt stated that his company plans to make improvements along the drainage ditch
on Sandy Lake Road. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson arrived during this presentation. It is
intended that the project will be constructed in phases. Mayor Brown then declared
the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
proposed zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished
to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. Again there were none. Mayor
Brown declared the public hearing closed. Following a lengthy discussion by the
Council, Councilman Pettijohn moved that the zoning change be approved to Planned
Development - Retail (PD - R) with the stipulation that 'the drainage ditch along
LO Sandy Lake Road fronting both this development and the development to the west be
cleaned up and landscaped in accordance with the Ci'ty's proposed streetscape plan.
)mm The amount to be spent on improvements prior to development of the project is not to
exceed $40,000. An additional stipulation is that an eight (8) foot screening wall
· :~ be constructed at the rear of the development rather than the usual six (6) foot
wall. Councilman Ware seconded the motion which carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson and Councilman Duggan voting against the motion.
6. Approval of proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in reference to the Coppell
Streetscape Plan
The public hearing was previously left open on this item in order to schedule a work
~" session for Council. Since this work session has not been held at this time, Council-
man Ware moved that this item be tabled until the January 8, 1985 City Council meeting;
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
7. Approval of proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance in reference to the
Coppell Streetscape Plan
The public hearing was previously left open on this item for the reasons stated in
the above numbered item. Councilman Ware also moved that this item be tabled until
the January 8, 1985 City Council meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Approval of Minutes of November 27, 1984 - Regular City Council Meeting
9. Approval of Departmental Bills
A bill in the amount of $165,935.39 to Ginn, Inc. was added to the bill l'ist.
Councilman Ware moved that the consent agenda be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded
and motion carried 5-0. A correction from the previous minutes on the vote for
approval of departmental bills was noted to show that the vote was 4-1 with Councilman
Duggan voting against the motion.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10. An Ordinance, Number 321, adopting updated service credits under the Texas
Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that the above numbered ordinance
be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5~0.
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REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
11. Presentation of the 1985-86 Water System Capital Improvements Project
Mr. Wayne Ginn, city en9iener, made the presentation to the Council. He stated that
this project includes the same projects as were outlined in the recent budget retreat
held in early August. He presented the Council with a written summary of the
proposed projects. A copy of the report is filed as a permanent part of the City
records.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
12. A resolution, Number 121184.2, relating to the giving of notice of intention to
issue City of Coppell, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds not to
exceed $9,500,000
Mr. Lewis McLain, finance director and Mr. Boyd London, financial consultant made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. London recommended that a reserve fund be established
with the sale of the bond proceeds in an amount of approximately one million dollars
($1,000,000) in order to save the City a cash outlay of approximately $250,000 per year.
These funds would bear interest at the same rate as the remainder of the bonds and would
generally pay for itself over the life of the bonds. Following discussion, Councilman
Ware moved that the above numbered resolution be approved; Councilman Pettijohn
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
13. Authorization for First Southwest Company to proceed with the advance refunding
of the City of Coppell outstanding Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds
Mr. Boyd London made this presentation to the Council. He stated that, in effect,
what the Council would be doing is to refinance the outstanding water and sewer revenue
bonds. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that approval be given for
First Southwest Company to proceed with the advance refunding of these bonds; Mayor
Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
14. An Ordinance authorizing water and sewer utility rate increases
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this ordinance
be approved for preparation; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
A final copy of this ordinance will be submitted at the next Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF REQUESTS
15. City Manager's Report
City Manager Ron Ragland supplied the Council with an updated budget report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting was then closed for an executive session as allowed under Article 6252-17,
Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney and Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g)
discussion concerning personnel. Councilman Ware left during this session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was declared open to the @ublic.
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that Mr. Mark Rudder be hired in the Water Department;
Councilman Bailey seconded andmotion carried 4,0. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson then
moved that Mrs. Anita Ransom be transferred to Administrative Secret~ry and Mrs.
Caroline Morris be hired as Receptionists, both in the City Secret~ry Department;
Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Andrew Brown, Jrt, M~yor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Ti~mon~,City Secretary