CM 1990-01-23 Minutes of January 23, 1990
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Executive Session at 6:30
p.m. and regular called session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23,
1990 in the Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas, The following members were present:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Dean Wilkersou, Mayor Pro Tem
David M. Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Coumcilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratltff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
Mayor Wolfe asked everyone to stand while Councilman Nelson gave the
invocation. Following the invocation Mayor Wolfe led those present in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
ES-1A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
1. Legal discussion regarding pending or proposed litigation
and projects - Lawrence W. Jackson & Lawrence J.
Friedman.
2. Status report on MacArthur ROW acquisitions
3. Status report on Library site acquisition
4. Status report on SBS Concession Stand at Brown Park
5. Other projects
6. Sexually Oriented Business Ordinances
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel
1. Discussion and consideration of acceptance of resignation
of Municipal Judge
2. Discussion of appointment of alternate Judge
The City Council convened in Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. on Tuesday,
January 23, 1990 as allowed under the above stated articles. M~yor
Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. and opened the public
Item 3: Consideration of approval of minutes: January 9, 1990.
Councilman Smothermon moved to approve the minutes of January 9, 1990 as
submitted. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 4: Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfs informed the Council that after the City Council
Liaison Report the consent agenda will be brought forward for
consideration and Item 18 will be considered after the
Executive Session later in the evening.
B. Mayor Wolfe congratulated Councilman Morton on his appointment
to the TML Economic Development Com~ittee.
C. Mayor Wolfe informed those present that a special series will
be viewed on Channel 8, within the week, concerning the City's
economical and industrial development.
D. Mayor Wolfe also congratulated the Coppell School District
which was rated No. 2 in the state in the TEAM scores.
E. Mayor Wolfe informed those present that the 8th Grade students
will be participating in the Students in Government program on
February 27, 1990. March 27, 1990, the seniors from the
Coppell High School Economic Government Honor Class will be
present to participate in the program.
F. Councilman Nelson stated that Chief McKinney and two (2)
Sergeants met with the Parkwood Homeowners Association and
discussed what action the Police Department is taking
concerning burglaries and what action citizens can take.
Councilman Nelson commended Chief McRinney for bis assistance.
Item 5: Citizens Appearances
Mayor Wolfe then asked for those citizens who wished to speak before the
Council. Those persons speaking were Vivian Checkley, Howell Drive,
stated that she appreciated the help in taking down the house on
Southwestern Boulevard. Also speaking was JoAnne Smith, 420 Coppell
Road, who submitted photographs to the Council concerning the drainage
problem on Coppell Road.
Item 6: City Council Liaison Reports
A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - There was no report at this
time.
B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - There was no report at this time.
C. COPPELL NISTORIC DISTRICT - There was no report at this time.
D. DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT - There was no report at
this time.
E. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Councilman Smothermon stated that they
have been meeting with serveral Bond Counsels and this will be
discussed later in the agenda.
F. LIBRARY BOARD Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson stated that the
Friends of the Library have solicited the Council to pay $10
in membership dues for 1990.
G. MUD ABSORPTION COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time.
H. NCTCOG - There was no report at this time.
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I. PARK ECARD - There was no report at this time.
J. SCHOOL BOARD - There was no report at this time.
¥. TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMITTEE - There was no report at this
time.
Item 7: Report on trip to Washington, D.C. concerning D/FW runway
expansion.
Mayor Mark Wolfe informed the Council that the recent trip to
Washington, D.C., he attended with Councilman Morton concerning the D/FW
runway expansion, was a very productive meeting and very well
represented by area cities. The D/FW Airport Board, the FAA,
Congressman, and the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth were all
represented. A Runway Use Plan was agreed upon by all four cities. The
D/FW Airport Board will consider moving the runways in 1200 feet and
committed to work with area cities to solve any problems. Councilman
Tom Morton did get the message across that overflights is a major
concern. The next meeting is schedulsd for January 29, 1990. No action
was required on this item.
Item 8: Discussion and consideration of employing a professional
consultant for analysis of the Environmental Impact Statement
for the proposed expansion of D/FW Airport runway Maxim
Engineers, Inc.
Fo]lowing discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved to approve
and hire professional consultants Maxim Engineers, Inc. to perform, an
Environmental Impact Statement in the amount of ~6,000. Councilman
Nelson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam
Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: Presentation, discussion and consideration of a rate increase
request for TU Electric Company.
Tom Parsons, District Manager, TU Electric Company, was present to
discuss this item with the Council. Mr. Parsons stated that ha has
filed with 387 cities and the PUC simultaneously to request a 10.2% rate
increase on January 16, 1990. Mr. Parsons also presented a slide
presentation on reasons for requesting a rate ~ncreasa. Mayor Mark
Wolfe stated that a meeting is scheduled for January 24, 1990 if the
City wishes to Join with other cities to protest a rate ~ncraase.
Coppell's cost is about $150 based on a cost of 10¢ per capita. The
Council directed that the City send a staff member to the meeting
scheduled at 3:00 p.m. in Arlington concerning this item. No action was
taken by Council on this item.
Item 10: Presentation and discussion by Coppell Historic District
Committee.
Mike Welsh, Coppell Historic District Committee members, made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Walsh stated that the Committee would
like to, once again, schedule a work session with the City Council and
review the goals of the Committee. Mr. Gary Selvy, Chairman, Coppell
Historic District Committee, informed the Council that the Committee has
not yet filed for the tax exempt status, but that it will be
forthcoming. Following discussion by the Council, a tentative work
session was scheduled for Monday, February 19, 1990. No further action
was taken by the Council on this item.
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Item 11: Discussion, consideration and authorization to appoint Bond
legal counsel for the upcoming 1990 Bond Issue and negotiate
terms of agreements with firm selectsd.
Councilman Smothermon request that Item #i1 be postponed until the City
Council meeting of January 29, 1990.
Item 12: Discussion and consideration of Capital Improvement Eond
Program. .
A. Discussion and consideration of the Capital Bond
Improvement Steering Committee Report.
B. Discussion and consideration of special called
meetings for a Capital Improvement Program Bond Work
Session.
C. Discussion and consideration of calling a special
meeting to call for a Capital Bond Program Election.
A. Mayor Wolfe stated that the Capital Bond Improvement Steering
Committee had met the previous night and that the meeting was very
productive. Following discussion on this item, Mayor Wolfe then
requested input from citizens present concerning the proposed
Capital Bond improvements. Thsre was none.
B. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved to
approve scheduling a public hearing on the proposed Capital Bond
improvements for Monday, January 29, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of Town Center. Councilman Robertson seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Couneilmen
Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in
favor of the motion.
C. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson moved to set a
special meeting of the City Council on January 31, 1990, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of Tow~ Center to call a Bond
Election. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting iu favor of the
motion.
Item 13: Discussion and consideration of purchasing an sd in the Coppell High School Yearbook.
Lokita Williamson, a student at Coppell Nigh School, and membars of the
Coppell High School Round Up Staff, wars preaant to discuss this item
with the Council. They presented some ideas to the Council for ads in
the Coppell High School Yearbook. They want to gat businesses in the
City involved in the ads and would like to focus on the entire City.
They would also like for the businesses to say thank you to studsnts.
City staff was requested to work up wording to include in the ad.
Following discussion, Councilman Morton moved that the Council approve a
full page ad for the Coppell Nigh School Yearbook in the amount of $200.
Councilman Robertson saconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with'Mayor
Pro Tam Wilkerson and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman,
Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14: Discussion, consideration of approval of expenditure of funds
in the amount of $2,1600.00 for electrical work to be done in
conjunction with the erection of a civic club montment si~n at
the south end of Beltline Road.
This item was withdrawn at the request of the Coppell Rotary Club.
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Item 15: Discussion, consideration of approval of a variance from
Section 10-8-3 B of the Sign Ordinance which concerns the
expiration date of permits for Real Estate Signs. The
variance is requested by J.C. Thweatt for the property located
at 455 S. Denton Tap.
Dale Jackson, Chief Building Officie], was present and presented this
item to the Council. Mr. Jackson stated that at the time the sign was
permitted, there was no expiration date for removal of obsolete signs.
This particular sign was identified as a site visibility problem for
traffic entering Denton Tap which is located on Mr. Thweatt's property
at the 5~ intersection of Bethel School and Denton Tap Roads. Following
discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved that an agreement
be made with Mr. Thweatt to remove the sign, advertising custom built
homes in the Shadowridge Estates Sub-division, at the NW intersection of
Denton Tap and Bethel School Roads in return for giving him a permit for
his property sale sign erected at 455 S. Denton Tap with the stipulation
that the sign would not undergo any changes without the prior approval
of the City, and that the City would waive his requirement to get a
pelvic each year. Once the property is sold, the sign sittin~ on the
property would be removed. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion;
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas,
Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 16: Discussion, consideration of approval of granting a temporary
permit for a mobile home located in the Northlake Woodlands
East Phase 10 Subdivision. The request is made by Richard
Troth on behalf of Troth Enterprises.
Dale Jackson, Chief Building Official, made the presentation to the
Council concerning the placement of a mobile home located in the
Northlake Woodlands East Phase 10 Subdivision. The question was raised
on voting requirements of the occupant of the mobile home if a special
election should be called by the North West Dallas County Flood
District. City Attorney Larry Jackson stated that there is nothing to
prohibit a person from voting after they have been registered for 30
days. Bill Troth was also present and addressed the Council. Mr. Troth
stated that the dumping of trash, tires, and vandalism is a big problem
in the subdivision. He also stated that he will not participate in an
election in the special district without consent and approval of the
Council. City Manager Alan D. Ratliff stated that since this is not a
through street, the City can barricade the street. Mr. Troth then
stated that the alternative of barricading the street would be
acceptable to him. He also stated that he will work with the Fire
Department and would put in temporary asphalt turn-arounds. Councilman
Robertson moved to deny the request to grant a temporary permit for a
mobile home located in the Northlake Woodlands East Phase i0
Subdivision, but to allow Mr. Troth to barricade streets and work with
staff on providing temporary turn arounds. Councilman Smothermon
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson,
Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 17A. Reconsideration of the placement of stop signs, speed signs,
yield signs or other traffic control devices at the
intersection of Plantation and Southern Belle.
B. Discussion and consideration of approving the installation of
stop signs, speed signs, yield signs or other traffic control
devices at the intersection of Plantation at Southern Belle.
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A. Councilman Morton moved to reconsider the placement of stop signs,
speed signs, yield signs or other traffic control devices at the
intersection of Plantation and ~outhern Belle. Mayor Pro Tam
Wilkerson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman,
Rebertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
B. Councilman Morton stated his appreciation for the work presented by
City staff concerning this item, but felt the comfort of citizens
with small children is important and requested the City Council to
take this into consideration, Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson stated that
he was sensitive to various concerns raised by staff but is
concerned by issues raised by concerned citizens. Additional
comments were made by the City Council. Following discussion ou
this item, Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved to approve the
installation of a three-way stop sign at Plantation and Southern
Belle in addition to the placement of warning signs from the
approach from Plantation in the Shadowridge Sub-division.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 4-3 with
Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson and Councilmen Morton, Smothermon and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmen Thomas, Cowman
and Robertson voting against the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
ES-1A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
1. Legal discussion regarding pending or proposed litigation
and projects - Lawrence W. Jackson & Lawrence J.
Friedman.
2. Status report on MacArthnr ROW acquisitions
3. Status report on Library site acquisition
4. Status report on SBS Concession Stand at Brown Park
5. Other projects
6. Sexually Oriented Business Ordinances
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel
1.Discussion and consideration of acceptance of resignation
of Municipal Judge
2. Discussion of appointment of alternate Judge
ES-20 Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83;
discussion with City Attorney concerning matters involving
privileged communication between Attorney and client.
Prior to consideration of this item, Council convened in Executive
Session at 8:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 1990, as allowed under the
above recited article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at
10:04 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 1990 and opened the public session.
PUBLIC SESSION (Open to the public)
Stem 18A. Diacusaion and consideration of acceptance of resignation of
the Municipal Court Judge
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Councilman Morton moved to accept the resignation of the Municipal Court
Judge. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 5-0
with Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smotharmon, Robertso~ and Nelson voting
in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson and Councilman Cowman
were not present in the Council Chambers during the vote on this item.
1BB. Discussion and consideration of the appointment of an
alternate Municipal Court Judge
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved to
appoint Mayor Pro Tam Dean Wilkerson and Councilmen Tom Morton to a
committee, working in conjunction with City staff, to find a permanent
Municipal Court Judge. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19A: Discussion and consideration of designating Mayor Blair as
representative to the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition.
19B: Discussion and consideration of approving three (3) alley and
utility easements on Shadow Wood Estates.
19C: Consideration of a resolution of the City Council authorizing
and directing the City's financial advisor and the City's Bond
Counsel to make arrangements for the issuance of approximately
$8,015,000 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 1990, and approving other matters related
thereto and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
19D: Discussion and consideration of approval of four (4) utility
and drainage easements on Meadows Section VI.
19E: Discussion and consideration of authorizing the expenditure
of $1,300.00 for a script writer to provide the necessary
script to update the City Video.
19G: Discussion and consideration of approving a Resolution of the
City of Coppell, Texas, adopting gu~delines, criteria and
procedure governing Tax Abatement agreements; stating the
general purpose and objectives; providing guidelines and
criteria for Tax Abatement consideration; establishing a Tax
Abatement Committee; providing procedural guidelines for
Application for Tax Abatement; and providing an effective
date.
19I: Consideration of awarding of bid for purchase of Janitorial
Service for Town Center, Inspection Department and Municipal
Service Center in the amount of $19,128.00 to Executive Maid
Inc., of Carrollton, Texas.
19J: Consideration for awarding of bid purchase of three (3) 1990
Police vehicles in the amount of $12,787.00 each for a total
amount of $38,361.00, to Ted Arendale Ford Sales Ltd. of
Arlington, Texas.
19K: Consideration for awarding of bid for purchase of one (1) 1990
model compact pick-up truck in the amount of $8,623.00 to Don
Herring Mitsubishi of Dallas, Texas,
Hayor Pro Tam Wilkerson requasted that items 19F and 19H be considered
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separately. Councilman Morton moved to approve the consent agenda with
19C carrying Resolution number 012390.1, 19G carrying Resolution number
012390.2 and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents.
Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
19F: Discussion and consideration of authorizing the City Manager
to enter into an agreement with FineLine Graphic/University of
North Texas for design of a City Logo at a cost of $1,000.00.
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Wolfe stated that the cost for
this project would come from the Economic and Development Budget.
Following further discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson moved
to approve Item 19F to study the change in the City's logo. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam
Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
19H: Discussion and consideration of approving a Budget Amendment
Ordinance to the FY 1989-1990 Budget and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tam Wflkerson moved to
postpone Item 19H to the next regular City Council meeting of February
13, 1990. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0
w~th Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons
City Secretary
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