CM 1990-01-29 Minutes of January 29, 1990
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special called session at
7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 1990 in the Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members
were present:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Dean Wilkerson, Mayor Pro Tam
David M. Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman (late arrival)
Ron Robertson, Councilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson and Assistant City Secretary Linde Grau.
Mayor Wolfe asked everyone to stand while Councilman Morton gave the
invocation. Following the invocation Mayor Wolfe led those present in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Wolfe followed the following order for discussion and
consideration of posted agenda items, Item 7A and 7B, Item 6, Item 4,
Item 3, and Item 5.
Item 3: Discussion, consideration, and authorization to appoint Bond
legal counsel for the upcoming 1990 Bond Issue and negotiate
terms of agreement with firm selected.
Frank Trando, Deputy City Manager/Finance Director presented this item
to the Council. He stated that he had surveyed the City Council
concerning this item, and recommended the Law Offices of McCall,
Parkhnrst & Horton as the City's Bond Counsel. Peter M. Tart,
representing McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, was also present to discuss
this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Thomas
moved to appoint McCall, Parkhurst & Horton as legal Bond Counsel for
the upcoming 1990 Bond Issue. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion;
motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas,
Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Morton
and Smothermon voting against the motion.
Item 4: PUBLIC HEARING - To solicit citizens input into the proposed
1990 Bond Issue.
Mayor Wolfe then opened the public hearing and asked for those person
who wished to speak in favor of the proposed Bond Issue. Speaking was
Melinda Surbaugh, 371 Harwell. Ms. Surbaugh stated that she would like
to see special consideration given to the natatorium and City parks.
Mayor Wolfe then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
proposed Bond Issue. There were none. Mayor Wolfe then closed the
public hearing.
Item 5: Discussion of Proposed 1990 Bo~d Program
Councilman Cowman arrived during discussion of this item.
Mayor Wolfe introduced this item to the Council. Mayor Wolfe requested
individual input from Council concerning the recommended Bond Proposal
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and options. He requested each Council member to present their views on
what they would like to see included, deleted and what they would like
to see on the Bond Program in total dollars. He also requested a
consensus from Council members regarding the option they preferred from
the information previously submitted to them by the Bond Committee.
Also presented to Council, for review and discussion, was preliminary
O&M estimates thru 1995, submitted by City staff, and a copy of a 1990
Bond Program Analysis, submitted by Councilman Thomas. Following a
lengthy discussion, consensus of Council, attempted motion, review and
recommendations, Councilman Smothermon moved that the City Council
authorize a Bond Program totalling $20,120,000 to consist of the
following:
Proposition Amount Purpose
1 $1,030,000 Park Improvements
2 $1,210,000 Field Construction and Lighting
3 $1,750,000 Natatorium
4 $3,500,000 Municipal Facilities
5 $7,750,000 Road and Street Improvements
6 $ 800,000 Drainage
7 $1,400,000 Equipment Purchases
8 $ 80,000 Historical
9 $2,600,000 Library Improvements
Also to be included in the Bond issue is any interest earned on these
funds will be added hack to the Capital Fund, that any under budgeted
items which come in should be added back to the Capital Fund and may be
used for any Capital like items, not Just the individual categories
designated, and that the tax increase related to these new Bonds will
not exceed 15¢ over a five (5) year period. Councilman Morton 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. Mayor Wolfe requested Council to please review, complete
and return the prioritize forms to City Manager Alan D. Ratliff as soon
as possible to allow staff time to tabulate Council's recommendation on
prioritizing the Bond propositions.
Item 6: Discussion and consideration of the appointment of an alternate Municipal Court Judge.
Mayor Pro Tem Dean Wilkerson presented this item to the Council and
commended City staff for their assistance in contacting Judges in
surrounding communities. He stated that several attorneys had expressed
an interest in serving as the alternate Municipal Court Judge, however,
the Committees recommendation was to appoint Ms. Marian Moseley. Ms.
Moseley is a resident of Coppell and a graduate of the University of
Texas, with a Law Degree and a BA in Government with honors. Mayor Pro
Tem Wilkerson recommended Ms. Moseley be appointed as an alternate Judge
and requested staff to post an agenda item for the last City Council
meeting in February (February 27, 1990) to appoint a permanent and
alternate Municipal Court Judge. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson suggested that
advertising for these positions be published in the news media and that
the City accept applications following the same procedures for
appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions. Mayor Pro Tem
Wilkeraon moved to appoint Marian Moseley as alternate Municipal Court
Judge until the second regular City Council meeting in February, at
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which time the Council will consider a permanent and alternate
appointment of Mnnicipal Court Judge. Councilman Morton seconded the
motion; motion carried 6-0 wttb Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen
Thomas, Morton, imothermon~ Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 7A: To consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Coppell
Polica Department to utilize regular license p]atss on certain
exempt Police vehicles.
7B: Discussion, consideration and approval to file delinquent
property tax suits on Business Personal Property and Mobile
Home Accounts with an outstanding balance for the 1985 Tax
Year.
Councilman Morton moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 7A and 7B as
submitted and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documents.
Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Smothermon~ Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 7A carries Resolution
#012990.1.
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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