CM 1990-03-27 Minutes of March 27, 1990
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called
session at 6:15 p.m. for executive session and 7:00 p.m. for open
session on Tuesday, March 27, 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 Tem
David 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 Secretary
Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Larry Jackson.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order and adjourned into
Executive Session.
ES-1 A. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83,
discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving
privileged communications between attorney and client.
1. Coppell/Grapevine boundary dispute
2. Pending litigation
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion with respect
to the purchase, exchange, lease of real property and
City liability
1. Status report on library site acquisition
2. Discussion of acquiring right-of-way on Denton Tap
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion concerning
personnel
1. Discussion of City Managers performance evaluation
and compensation
Council convened into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 27, 1990, as allowed and recited under the above stated
article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 6:49 p.m.
on Tuesday, March 27, 1990 and opened the public session.
Councilman Cowman arrived during the Executive Session.
~ (Open to the public)
Mayor Wolfe and Student Mayor Mike Hutney called the meeting to
order. Student Mayor Hutney then welcomed citizens, parents, and
teachers to the meeting. Mayor Wolfe introduced the student
council and staff representatives and gave a brief statement on
each of their goals for the future. Those students and their
Council counterparts were as follows:
Mike Hutney, Mayor (Mark Wolfe)
Eric Lance, Mayor Pro Tem (Dean Wilkerson)
Kelley Whitis, Council member (David Thomas)
Sujata Raju, Council member (Tom Morton)
Brenda Priebe, Council member (Bill Smothermon)
Scott Southerland, Council member (Jim Cowman)
David Corn, Council member (Ron Robertson)
Sue Lauv, Council member (John Nelson)
Vic Vannatta, City Manager (Alan D. Ratliff)
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) called the meeting to order and asked everyone
to stand while student City Manager Vic Vannatta (Ratliff) gave the
invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) led
those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item 3. Presentation and recognition of the city's Election
Officials Ms. Jeanne Heath, Election Judge, and Ms.
Marceline Hempel, Alternate Election Judge.
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) asked that Ms. Jeanne Heath and Ms. Marceline
Hempel come forward and recognized them for service as election
officials for the City. Ms. Heath has served as Election Judge
during the previous year and conducted three elections. Ms. Hempel
has served as Alternate Election Judge for the past nine years and
has assisted in conducting 14 elections during that time period.
Mayor Wolfe presented a certificate to Ms. Heath and a plaque to
Ms. Hempel in recognition and appreciation for their service.
Item 4. Consideration of Approval of Minutes: March 27, 1990
Councilman Lauv (Nelson) moved that the Minutes be approved as
submitted. Councilman Raju (Morton) seconded the motion, motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members
Whitis (Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland
(Cowman), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 5. Mayor's Report
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) reported on the following items:
A. Concerning the ongoing discussions with the Dallas/Fort Worth
Airport and the proposed runways, Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) stated
that the new plans for planes to reach the outer limit markers
prior to turning seems to be working for Coppell.
Additionally, The Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is
scheduled to be released next month.
B. citizens present were advised that the public hearings for the
road assessments are the last item on the agenda and were
informed that those persons present, who wish to speak during
the hearing, would need to sign the information sheet at the
entrance to the council chambers.
C. Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) requested that Staff check into a sight
problem and possible signal installations at the Denton Tap
and Meadow Creek intersection.
D. Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson) requested a status report on
the Texas Utility rate increase request and if the City has
presented any information to the Public Utility Commission
(PUC). City Attorney Larry Jackson informed the citizens and
student representatives present that the City recently
approved a resolution suspending the rate increase request and
that the City did opt not to join with other City's in
presenting information to the PUC.
Item 6. Citizens Appearances
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) recognized the following citizens:
A. Rick Mann of 921 Sugarberry was recognized and stated to the
Council that he would like for those police and fire personnel
who worked the recent Mayfield accident to be commended for
their efforts in saving the lives of the two youth involved.
Mr. Mann specifically sited Patrolman Dave Parker and Fireman
Mark Dobecka.
B. Marceline Hempel of 563 Arbor Brook stated she would like to
see the City check into a signal light at the intersection of
Meadow Creek and Denton Tap due to problems turning on to
Denton Tap from Meadow Creek.
C. Mr. Johnny Thompson was recognized and questioned if the
Council was aware that they had recently annexed property that
he felt was located in Carrollton.
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Item 7. 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 HISTORIC DISTRICT - There was no report at this time.
D. DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT - There was no report at
this time.
E. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Councilman Priebe (Smothermon) reminded
the Council that on May 1, 1990, the Finance Committee will
have a meeting concerning mid-year budget and on May 15, 1990
the mid-year budget meeting is scheduled.
F. LIBRARY BOARD - There was no report at this time.
G. MUD ABSORPTION COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time.
H. NCTCOG - There was no report at this time.
I. PARK BOARD - Councilman Whitis (Thomas) informed Council that
a special Park Board meeting had been held on the open space
program.
J. SCHOOL BOARD - There was no report at this time.
K. TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMITTEE - There was no report at this
time.
Item 8. Consider approval of a Resolution declaring March 27,
1990 as "Students in Government Day" in the City of
Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) recognized Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson) who
read the proposed resolution into the minutes. Following discussion
on this item, Councilman Raju (Morton) moved that Resolution
032790.1 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign.
Councilman Priebe (Smothermon) seconded the motion; motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members Whitis
(Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland (Co~nnan),
Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) then asked Mrs. Betty Mehling to come forward
and be recognized as the Government and Economics teacher for the
Coppell High School honors class and presented Ms. Mehling with an
official signed copy of the approved resolution.
Item 9. Presentation of Appreciation Plaques for members of the
1990 Bond Steering Committee.
Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) requested that the Chairman of the recent Bond
Committee and subcommittees, that were present, come forward to be
recognized and presented with certificates of appreciation for
their time, efforts and approach that was taken in the bond
election held earlier in the year. Mayor Hutney (Wolfe) stated to
the Council and citizens present that the approach that was taken
by the subcommittees resulted in an excellent voter turn out. The
priority of the items in the bond program will be reviewed during
the mid-year budget on May 15, 1990. Those members and their
respective subcommittees recognized were as follows:
Mr. Lee Cary, Chair Natural Drainage Subcommittee
Mr. Ed. Reeve, Chair Park Development Subcommittee
Mr. Dennis Kellam, Chair Recreational Facilities Subcommittee
Mrs. Flo McFadden Stably,Chair Municipal Facilities Subcommittee
Mr. Keith Roberson, Chair Police & Fire Equipment Subcommittee
Mrs. Beverly Eyberg, Chair Natural Drainage Subcommittee
Mr. Gary Selvy, Chair Cultural & Historic Subcommittee
Mrs. Harca Hiller, Chair Streets Subcommittee
Mr. John Hill, Chair Library Subcommittee
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Item 10. Discussion and consideration of approving an ordinance
repealing Ordinance No. 89.459 and exempting certain
property and goods in transit under Section 11.251,
Texas Property Tax Code, and Article VIII, Section l-j,
Texas Constitution.
Mr. Lee Richardson, Chairman of the Economic and Development Board
made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Richardson indicated
that the Board had met in a special called meeting the previous
Wednesday and heard presentations and testimony from Dr. Harold
Gross, who is with the Center for Economic Development at the
University of North Texas, as well as from several interested
parties. Dr. Gross recommended against granting this exemption as
well as most tax abatements and stated that it was his feeling that
Coppell, because of its location, will develop regardless of tax
abatement or exemptions or goods in traffic. Representatives of
various industrial properties in Coppell were present and urged the
Council to adopt the exemption and sited that it would spur the
development of their properties. Following discussion on this
item, it was the recommendation of the Economic and Development
Board by a three to one vote that the Council exempt goods in
transit. Mr. Richardson also indicated that Tarrant County, as
well as the cities of Carrollton and Farmer's Branch do not, at
this time, exempt properties and goods under this legislation.
Discussion was then held by Council and the various student
representatives concerning their feelings as to Council's action
on this item. City Manager Vannatta (Ratliff) informed the Council
that the City has received advice stating that the City does not
have to take action by April 1, 1990 in order for the exemption to
occur on January 1, 1991. Council did reject this exemption in
December of 1989, but are now being given the option to authorize
the exemption now and in the future. Following further discussion
on this item, Councilman Priebe (Smothermon) moved to approve the
proposed ordinance. Councilman Lauv (Nelson) seconded the motion,
which was withdrawn after further deliberation. Councilman Lauv
(Nelson) then moved that this item be tabled to the June 26, 1990
City Council meeting for further consideration by the Council.
Councilman Raju (Morton) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members Whitis
(Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman),
Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11. Discussion and consideration of a request to waive the
water bills for the Bethel Cemetery property.
Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Trando indicated that he had met
with the Historical Bethel Cemetery Association to discuss this
item. Following the meeting, it was the consensus of the Bethel
Cemetery Association that option number 3, which provides for an
item in the annual Mayor and Council operating budget sufficient
to cover the water bill for Bethel Cemetery, would be their choice
for Council action. Option 2, which would have the City Council
individually assisting in raising sufficient funds that cover the
water bills for the cemetery, under their nonprofit status, is the
recommendation from Staff. Mr. Wheelice Wilson, Mrs. Mary Evelyn
Mobley and Mrs. Lynn Barnette, members of the Historical Bethel
Cemetery Association, were also present and discussed this item
with the Council. Mr. Wilson stated that it is the feeling of the
Association that the Bethel Cemetery is a community project, and
they do not feel they can get donations to cover the cost of the
water. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Lauv (Nelson)
moved that Option number 3, to include an item in the annual Mayor
and Council operating budget, of an amount up to $300.00 be
approved. Councilman Raju (Morton) seconded the motion; motion
carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Councilman Raju
(Morton), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of
the motion, and Councilman Whitis (Thomas), Priebe (Smothermon),
and Southerland (Cowman) voting against the motion.
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Item 12. Consideration for awarding of bid for purchase of P.C.
printers in the amount of $2,288.27 to Seabrook Computers
of Dallas and Entre Computer Center of Dallas.
Purchasing Agent Jim Ragsdill made the presentation to the Council.
Following the bid process and opening of the bids, it is the
recom]~endation of Staff that bids be awarded to Seabrook Computers
and Entre Computer Center in the amounts of $716.60 and $1,572.27
respectively. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Whitis
(Thomas) moved that the bid be awarded as recommended by the
Purchasing Agent. Councilman Southerland (Cowman) seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (wilkerson),
Council members Whitis (Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe
(Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13. Consideration for awarding bid for supply of uniforms in
the amount of $27,291.26 to C&G Police Supply Garland,
Texas.
Purchasing Agent Jim Ragsdill also made this presentation to the
Council. Mr. Ragsdill indicated that the uniforms would be
purchased as required. This item does include uniforms for Fire,
Police, and Public Works Departments. The bid contract will be for
a one year time period and would guarantee the unit price for that
time frame as quoted. Amounts budgeted during the current fiscal
year would not be exceeded for the purchase of the uniforms in the
respective departments. Following discussion on this item,
Councilman Priebe (Smothermon) moved that the bid be awarded to C&G
Police Supply Company in the amount of $27,291.26 as recommended.
Councilman Whitis (Thomas) seconded the motion; motion carried
6-1 with Council members Whitis (Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe
(Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Lance
(wilkerson) voting against the motion.
Item 14. Consideration for awarding a bid for purchase of median
maintenance in the amount of $35,257.00.
Purchasing Agent Jim Ragsdill presented this item to the Council.
Also present to discuss this item was Richard Diano, Park
Superintendent. It was noted to the Council that contingency funds
were recommended for removal from the final bid amount of
$35,257.00 leaving a combined total for the bids of $32,684.98. It
is the recommendation of Staff that bids be awarded to Maintenance
Unique of Lake Dallas for $1,672.18, to Carruthers Landscapes of
Dallas for $22,828.00 and to BMC Landscapes of Dallas for
$6,156.80. Following discussion on this item, Council Lauv
(Nelson) moved that the bids be approved as recommended in the
amount of $32,684.98 with contingency funds being taken out. Mayor
Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson) seconded the motion; motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members Whitis
(Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman),
Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15. Consideration and approval of a resolution establishing
the date of May 8, 1990 as the date for Public Hearing
on Land Use Assumptions relating to possible adoption of
Impact Fees.
Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando made the
presentation to the Council on this item. Approval of this
resolution will set a date of May 8, 1990 as the first of two
public hearings to develop the impact fee ordinance. This public
hearing is to consider the land use assumptions provided by the
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee. These assumptions will
be used in completing the capital improvements plan, in developing
a service unit and in developing the formulas and fee schedules.
The second public hearing will complete the impact fee development
process precluding the possible adoption of impact fees. Following
discussion on this item, Councilman Raju (Morton) moved that
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Resolution 032790.2 be approved and Mayor authorized to sign.
Councilman Whitis (Thomas) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-
0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members Whitis
(Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman),
Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16. Consideration and approval of Financial Advisory
Agreement by and between the City of Coppell, Texas and
First Southwest Company, the time period beginning with
the date of acceptance. The agreement is open ended with
a clause that the agreement may be terminated without
cause by either party upon (30) days of written notice.
Discussion was held by the Council on this item concerning tabling
a final decision until the City can contact other financial
advisors. Deputy city Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando
presented this item to the Council. Mr. Trando indicated that
Staff has met with other financial advisors and First Southwest,
and are recommending that the City stay with First Southwest. Mr.
London of First Southwest was present to discuss this item with
Council. Mr. London indicated that their firm has been financial
advisors for the City for several years and feel that their record
speaks for itself as well as their firm having the interest of the
clients in mind at all times. Discussion was held by the Council
concerning the need to withdraw this item or table it to another
meeting for further consideration. Mr. Roger Carlile was
recognized from the audience and indicated that his opinion was
that the City should go out for bids prior to selecting a financial
advisor. Following further discussion, Council Raju (Morton) moved
that a financial advisory agreement with First Southwest Company
be approved. Councilman Southerland (Cowman) seconded the motion;
motion carried 6-1 with Council members Whitis (Thomas), Raju
(Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman), Corn
(Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion, and
Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson) voting against the motion.
Item 17. A Remove form the table consideration of calling
special meeting and work session to receive and
discuss the "Anderson Drainage Master Plan" -
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Councilman Raju (Morton) moved that this item be removed from the
table. Councilman Lauv (Nelson) seconded the motion; motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members
Whitis (Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland
(Cowman), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of
the motion.
B. Consideration of calling special meeting and work
session to receive and discuss the "Anderson
Drainage Master Plan" - Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc.
Following discussion, Councilman Lauv (Nelson) moved that a special
Council meeting be set for Monday, April 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in
City Hall for a work session to receive and discuss the "Anderson
Drainage Master Plan" with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Councilman Whitis (Thomas) seconded the motion; motion carried 7-
0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council members Whitis
(Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman),
Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 18. A. Remove from the table scheduling and calling a Joint City Council/C.I.S.D. Meeting.
Councilman Raju (Morton) moved that this item be removed from the
table for Council consideration. Councilman Whitis (Thomas)
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance
(Wilkerson), Council members Whitis (Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe
(Smothermon), Southerland (Cowman), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
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B. Scheduling and calling a Joint Meeting of the School
Board and City Council.
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Lance (wilkerson)
moved that a joint meeting with the School Board be set for Monday,
May 7, 1990. Councilman Whitis (Thomas) seconded the motion;
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Lance (Wilkerson), Council
members Whitis (Thomas), Raju (Morton), Priebe (Smothermon),
Southerland (Cowman), Corn (Robertson), and Lauv (Nelson) voting
in favor of the motion.
Mayor Wolfe presented certificates of appreciation to the student
representatives and thanked them for their participation in this
program. Following a brief recess, Council adjourned back into
open session to consider Item 19. Councilman Cowman left the
meeting during the recess for an out of town business trip.
Item 19. Consideration of authorizing the city Manager to
negotiate a professional services contract with Albert
H. Halff, Associates, Inc. for the development of a City-
Wide Floodplain Management Plan and Local Drainage
Solution Study for an amount not to exceed $93,000.00,
and authorizing the mayor to sign.
Mr. Walter Skipwith and Mr. Dean Hanson, with Albert H. Halff and
Associates, Inc. was present to present and discuss this item with
the Council. Several changes to the proposed contract were
discussed and concerns expressed by the Council on the Contractors
ability to meet the time frames as specified. Following discussion
on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson moved that the City Manager
be authorized to negotiate a professional services contract with
Albert H. Halff, Associates, Inc. for the development of the City
wide floodplain management plan and local drainage study in an
amount not to exceed $93,000.00. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson further
moved that negotiation of this contract be carried out in
conjunction with Councilman Morton and Robertson to work out Staff
concerns and such other changes as may be necessary, and that the
Mayor be authorized to sign. Councilman Thomas seconded the
motion; motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilman
Thomas, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and
Councilman Morton and Smothermon voting against the motion.
Item 20. Public Hearing to provide a hearing for the real and true
owners of property abutting the following listed street
assessment projects, and other interested person,
concerning the amount to be assessed against each
abutting property and owner thereof and the benefits to
the property by reason of the improvements.
A. Denton Tap Road from Beltline Road to Sandy Lake
Road
B. Denton Tap Road from Sandy Lake Road to Denton
Creek.
A complete copy of these hearings are included in a tape recording
filed as a permanent part of the City records for a period of three
years, or as long as considered administratively valuable, as set
out in City of Coppell procedures Ordinance #87377. Mayor Wolfe
indicated to Council and persons present the purpose of the hearing
and the format which would be followed for the hearing. Mayor
Wolfe then asked those persons who were present to give testimony
in this matter to stand and raise their right hand to receive the
oath. Those persons who were present to testify stood while the
oath was administered and answered in the affirmative that they did
swear or affirm that the testimony presented shall be the truth and
the whole truth. The public hearing was then declared open and
turned over to City Attorney, Lawrence W. Jackson, who conducted
this portion of the hearing.
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Mr. Jackson gave his testimony on that POrtion of Denton Tap Road
from Beltline Road to Sandy Lake Road and called upon Mr. John
Karlsruher of Ginn, Inc., Mr. James W. Cullar, Jr. of Evaluation
Associates and Mr. Frank Trando, Deputy city Manager/Finance
Director for the City of Coppell for presentation of their
testimony. Mayor Wolfe further stated that testimony would be
received from persons on behalf of the city, as well as on behalf
as all persons owning or claiming property or interest in any
property abutting Denton Tap Road from Sandy Lake Road to Denton
Creek. The two segments from Denton Tap Road are separate
assessment projects. City Exhibits Al, Bi and Cl were received
through the City consultants and are filed as a permanent part of
City records under this assessment hearing. Each property owner
or persons representing interest in a tract of property who were
present to discuss this item with the Council, were recognized and
provided an opportunity to present their testimony.
Those property owners or their representatives speaking were Mr.
Dan Donovan, Mr. Robert Glinnley, Mr. Ralph Belknap, Mr. Bob Martin
representing Tracts 15 and 17, more commonly called the Belknap
Properties, who presented as part of their testimony Belknap
Exhibits 1, 2 and 3. These Exhibits are also filed as a permanent
part of City records under the assessment files for Denton Tap Road
from Beltline Road to Sandy Lake Road. Mr. Ron Van Ness
representing Tracts 6 and 11, Mr. J.C. Thweat representing Tract
43, Mr. Glen Hinckley representing Tracts 20 and 22 and Mr. Joe Bob
Fikes representing Tract 3 also presented testimony. Following the
presentation of all testimony into the record, Mayor Wolfe closed
the public hearings on that portion of Denton Tap Road from
Beltline Road to Sandy Lake Road.
Mayor Wolfe then opened the public hearings for that portion of
Denton Tap Road from Sandy Lake Road to Denton Creek. city Exhibits
A2, B2, C2 and D1 were received through the city consultants and
are filed as a permanent part of City records under this assessment
hearing. Each property owner or persons representing interest in
a tract of property who were present to discuss this item with the
Council were recognized and provided an opportunity to present
their testimony. Those property owners presenting testimony were
Mr. Glen Hinckley representing Tract 31. Following the
presentation of all testimony into the record, Mayor Wolfe closed
the public hearings on that portion of Denton Tap Road from Sandy
Lake Road to Denton Creek.
Following deliberation by the Council, Councilman Smothermon moved,
that concerning the properties abutting Denton Tap Road from
Beltline Road to Sandy Lake Road, the net assessments contained in
City's Exhibit "C-i" be made against the parcels and the owners
thereof set forth on said exhibit and that the City Council of the
city of Coppell find that amount of these net assessments against
each parcel and the owners thereof does not exceed the special
benefits in enhanced value by means of the improvements in this
project, provided, however, the Assessment Ordinance shall not levy
the assessment against those properties where the assessment has
been paid in advance, where levy of the assessment is prohibited
by law, prior contract, or existing City policy. Councilman
Robertson seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Wilkerson, Councilman Thomas, Morton, Smothermon, Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Councilman Smothermon then made the following motion as to the
properties abutting Denton Tap Road from Sandy Lake Road to Denton
Creek. Councilman Smothermon moved that the net assessments
contained in City's Exhibit "C-2" be made against the parcels and
the owners thereof set forth on said exhibit and that the City
Council of the city of Coppell find that amount of these net
assessments against each parcel and the owners thereof does not
exceed the special benefits in enhanced value by means of the
improvements in this project; provided, however, the Assessment
Ordinance shall not levy the assessment against those properties
where the assessment has been paid in advance, where levy of
assessment is prohibited by law, prior contract, or existing
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policy. Councilman Robertson seconded this motion; motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilman Thomas, Morton,
Smothermon, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Wolfe then directed the City Attorney to prepare the required
ordinances to bring forward for Council consideration.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
ES-1 A. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83,
discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving
privileged communications between attorney and client.
1. Coppell/Grapevine boundary dispute
2. Pending litigation
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion with respect
to the purchase, exchange, lease of real property and
City liability
1. Status report on library site acquisition
2. Discussion of acquiring right-of-way on Denton Tap
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion concerning
personnel
1. Discussion of City Managers performance evaluation
and compensation
Council convened in Executive Session at 12:22 a.m. on Wednesday
March 28, 1990 as allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor
Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 1:30 a.m.
ON (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was then adjourned.
Mark Wolfe
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons
City Secretary
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