CM 1990-06-12 Minutes of June 12, 1990
The City Council of the city of Coppell met in regular called
session on Tuesday, June 12, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. for Executive
Session and 7:00 p.m. for Open Session in the Council Chambers of
Town Center 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following
members were present:
Mark Wolfe,Mayor
Bill Smothermon, Mayor Pro Tem
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, 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.
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
~XECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
ES-1 A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) and Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
concerning matter involving privileged communications
between attorney and client.
1. Coppell/Grapevine boundary dispute
2. Johnny Thompson annexation question
3. Kaye Street Drainage
4. Mr. Bar-B-Q
5. Lomas & Nettleton Agreement
6. Huel Weaver Lawsuit
7. Denton Tap Road Project
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. Tax Abatement
The city Council convened into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 12, 1990 as allowed under the above stated articles.
Mayor Wolfe adjourned into Open Session at 6:59 p.m. Councilman
Cowman arrived during the Executive Session. Councilman Nelson
left during the Executive Session for a previous commitment and
returned later in the Council Meeting.
OpEN SESSION (Open to the Public)
Mayor Wolfe asked all persons present to stand while Councilman
Thomas gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Wolfe
led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3: Consideration of Approval of Minutes: May 15, 1990 May 21, 1990
May 22, 1990
May 24, 1990
Councilman Cowman moved that the minutes of May 15, 21, 22 and 24
be approved as submitted. Councilman Morton seconded the motion;
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 4: citizens Appearances
There were no citizens present who wished to speak at this time.
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Item 5: Presentation of Coppell's Metrocrest Leadership graduates - David Olfield.
Mr. David Olfield, Chairman of the Metrocrest Leadership Program,
made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Olfield stated that this
class began with 30 applicants and graduated 28, four of which were
from Coppell. Those persons from Coppell are Mr. William Stimson,
Mrs. Joy Matthews, Mrs. Flo Stahly and Miss Loreta Dennig. Mrs.
Flow Stahly also made a presentation to the Council and provided
a summary of the leadership program. Council commended the Coppell
participants and extended thanks to Mr. Olfield for his efforts.
No action was required on this item.
Item 6: Consideration and adoption of a new City logo recommended
by the Economic Development Board.
Mr. Richard Johnson, member of the Economic Development Board and
Chairman of the Special Committee made the presentation to the
Council. Mr. Johnson provided the Council with a summary of the
process used to develop a proposed new City logo. Citizens working
with him on this Committee were Mr. Angelo Vaccaro, Mr. Tim House,
and Ms. Betty Tapella. The Committee worked with students at the
University of North Texas under the supervision of Dr. David Blow
and Art Director Laurie Walz, as well as an off-campus design
agency called Fine Line Graphics. The proposed design for Coppell
was presented to the City Council and citizens present and is filed
as a permanent part of City records. The design was developed by
Mr. Shawn Harrington, a student at the University of North Texas.
It represents the quality of life in Coppell and its' people. It
is original, distinctive and memorable. Discussion was held as to
the color selection for the logo. It was determined that the color
selection will be made at a later date. Following discussion on
this item, Councilman Cowman moved that the City adopt the new logo
as recommended by the Economic Development Board and that funding
for the new logo implementation be addressed at the budget session
in August. The motion continued that, additionally, when funds are
allocated for the change of logos, the implementation process be
done on a full basis rather than on a staggered basis. Councilman
Robertson seconded the motion. Following further discussion, the
motion and second were withdrawn. Councilman Robertson then moved
that the City adopt the new logo as recommended by the Economic
Development Board with funding for the new logo implementation to
be addressed at the budget process in August. When funds are
allocated for implementation of the new logo, this implementation
will be done on a full basis rather than on a staggered basis and
an item is to come back before the Council for approval of color
or colors to be used in the logo. Councilman Thomas seconded the
motion; motion carried 5-1 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion, Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon voted against the motion.
Item 7: Swearing in of two new Planning and Zoning Commissioner
members to fill vacancies created by one resignation and
one Council election.
Mayor Wolfe requested Mr. Charles Cotten and Mr. Lanny Mayo to come
forward to be sworn in as members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Both applicants have filed the Statement of Officer
which was mailed to the Secretary of State's Office on June 6,
1990. NO further action was required on this item.
Item 8: Presentation and explanation of the 1990 Coppell Noise
Monitoring Study and status report regarding D/FW Airport
expansion plans, by Jeffrey P. Fegan, Director of
Planning and Programming, D/FW Airport.
Mr. Jeffrey P. Fegan, Director of Planning and Programing at D/FW
Airport, made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Fegan stat~
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to the Council that a noise monitor had been placed at each of two
addresses, those addresses being 413 Cozby and 150 Winding Hollow.
The dates for the placement of the noise monitors for the time
period from December 13, 1989 to December 29, 1989 and again from
January 15, 1990 to January 29, 1990. The results of the noise
monitors indicated that the north flow, or departing aircraft, was
louder than the south flow, or landing aircraft. Due to some
inconsistencies in the results, Mr. Fegan recommended that
additional monitoring be conducted at the same sites to resolve
those previously measured inconsistencies and to determine
measurable differences in the noise environment resulting from the
Runway Use Plan. Council requested that a third site also be
selected for the additional monitoring which will occur over a week
to one and a half weeks time period. A report will be brought to
the Council once this additional monitoring has been completed.
No further action was required by the Council.
Item 9: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider the Capital Improvements
Plan and Fee Schedule to be used in the adoption of
Impact Fees.
Frank Trando, Deputy city Manager/Finance Director introduced this
item to the Council and provided a presentation on the process used
to arrive at the public hearing and recommendation for adoption of
an impact fee ordinance. Assisting Mr. Trando in his presentation
was Mr. Sanford Case, Consulting Engineer with Ginn, Inc.
Discussion was held concerning the total payment of the fees by the
developer or a 50/50 split between the developer and the
homebuilder. It is a recommendation of staff that the entire fees
be paid by the developer as an up-front cost. Mayor Wolfe then
declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed impact fees. Mr. Bob
Benedict, representing the Builders Association of Dallas, spoke
and requested additional information concerning 1) payment of fees
for those areas that are located in the MUD, 2) who would be
responsible for the payment of the fees, the builder or the
developer and 3) how much the fees would be. Mayor Wolfe then
asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the
proposed impact fees. There were none. The public hearing was
then declared closed. No further action was required on this item.
Item 10: Discussion and consideration of an Ordinance adopting
"Impact Fees" as a chapter of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Coppell, Texas, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Following discussion on this item, it was reiterated by Council
that staff is recommending the developer to pay all fees up front
as opposed to a 50/50 split between the builder and the developer.
After further discussion, Councilman Morton moved that Ordinance
#90478 adopting impact fees as a chapter of the Code of ordinances
of the City of Coppell, with the provision that no impact fee will
be collected on waste-water projects located in the Coppell
Municipal Utility District #1 until a project specific inter-local
agreement is executed between the City of Coppell and the Coppell
Municipal Utility District #1. Councilman Smothermon seconded the
motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 11: Consideration for professional services by DeShazo,
Starek & Tang for design, contract administration and
inspections surrounding the Oak Trail Drainage
Improvement Project.
Mr. Larry Davis, representing the Public Works Department,
Engineering Division, made the presentation to the Council. Mr.
Davis stated that the recommendation from staff is for approval of
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the professional services agreement in the amount not to exceed
$7,100. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon
moved that the above stated agreement be approved in an amount not
to exceed $7,100. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12: Consideration of a variance requested from Coppell I.S.D.
regarding parking lot paving at the Coppell Elementary
School Mockingbird Lane site.
Mr. Larry Davis, representing the Public Works Department,
Engineering Division, made the presentation to the Council. This
request is the same as a previous request from the School District
for the reduction of concrete paving from six inches to five inches
in the parking lot and light traffic areas. During discussion on
this item, staff was requested to review current ordinances for
possible amendments of City requirements as opposed to variance
requests appearing on Council agendas. Following further
discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved that the variance request
from the Coppell I.S.D. for reduction in concrete paving
requirements from six inches to five inches in the parking lot and
light traffic areas at the Coppell Elementary School, Mockingbird
site, be approved. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13: Discussion and consideration of Change Order No. 5 for
the Denton Tap Road Improvements project from Sandy Lake
Road to Denton Creek and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Consulting Engineer Representative John Karlsruher made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Karlsruher was recommending
approval of Change Order No. 5 in the amount of additional costs
for $36,000 and addition of 75 days to the contract. Following
discussion on this item, Councilman Robertson moved that change
order No. 5 for an additional $36,000 plus 75 days to this contract
be approved. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion carried
4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Cowman and
Robertson voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmen Thomas and
Morton voting against the motion.
Item 14: Discussion and consideration of approval of L.H. Lacy
Co.'s Application for Final Payment for the construction
of Denton Tap Road Improvements from Sandy Lake Road to
Denton Creek.
Consulting Engineer Representative John Karlsruher of Ginn, Inc.
made the presentation to the Council. Staff is recommending final
payment to L.H. Lacy Company in the amount of $131,448.49.
Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Robertson moved
that final payment in the above stated amount be made to L.H. Lacy
Company for the construction of Denton Tap Road improvements from
Sandy Lake Road to Denton Creek. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion; motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Thomas and Morton voting against the motion.
Item 15: Discussion and consideration of approval for L.H. Lacy
CO.'S Application for Final Payment for the construction
of the Denton Tap Road Improvements project from Beltline
Road to Sandy Lake Road.
Consulting Engineer Representative John Karlsruher also made this
presentation to the Council. Staff is recommending approval of
final payment in the amount of $230,989.10. Following discussion,
Councilman Robertson moved that final payment in the above stated
amount to L.H. Lacy Company for construction of the Denton Tap Road
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improvements project from Beltline Road to Sandy Lake Road be
approved. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion; motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16: PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change,
Case #PD-112, Channel Pointe Addition, from (SF-O)
Single-Family-O, to (PD-SF-O) Planned Development Single-
Family-O, located at the southwest corner of MacArthur
Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Mr.
Rick Sheldon.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb stated the Planning and
Zoning Commission is recommending approval of the zoning change
with the condition that there be no front fences allowed and that
the words "Private Street" be stricken from 1 (A). The PD
designation has reduced the total number of lots in this
development from the original 71 lots to 43 lots. Mr. Rick
Sheldon, representing the applicant, was also present to discuss
this item with the Council. Mayor Wolfe declared the public
hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in
favor of the proposed zoning change; there were none. He then
asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed
zoning change; again, there were none. The public hearing was
declared closed. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman
Cowman moved that the zoning change be approved with the condition
that no fences would be allowed in the front yards and that the
words "Private Street" be stricken from 1 (A). Councilman
Robertson seconded the motion; motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Wolfe,
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Cowman and Robertson voting
in favor of the motion, and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and Morton
voting against the motion.
Item 17: Consider approval of a request to vacate the previously
filed final plat for Channel Pointe Addition, and ~-~
approval of a final plat resubmittal for same, located
at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Mr. Rick Sheldon.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission
has recommended approval to vacate the previously filed plat and
to approve the final plat as submitted with the condition that
fences not be allowed in the front yard and that the words "Private
Street" be stricken from 1 (A). Mr. Rick Sheldon, representing the
applicant, was also present to discuss this item with the Council.
Mr. Sheldon indicated that he did not feel the Homeowners
Association for the Lakes of Coppell would approve fences being
built in the 15 foot rear yard easement and at sometime in the
future the Homeowners Association will maintain the lake areas.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Robertson moved that
the previously filed final plat for Channel Pointe Addition be
vacated and that the final plat as submitted at this Council
meeting be approved with the condition that front fences not be
allowed in the front yard and that the words "Private Street" be
stricken from 1 (A). Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion;
motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Wolfe, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and Morton voting against the motion.
Item 18: Consideration of a request to change the name of
Southwestern Boulevard to Gateway Boulevard along a
portion of the existing Southwestern Boulevard, beginning
at the intersection of Beltline Road and extending west
to Freeport Parkway.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb stated that the applicant,
Santa Fe Pacific Realty, has requested the name change beginning
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at the intersection of Beltline Road and extending west to Freeport
Parkway. The City mailed 24 notices; four were returned in favor
of the name change, two were returned as opposed to the name
change. Santa Fe Pacific Realty also mailed notices to property
owners and received fourteen responses, nine of which were
represented as in favor, five were represented as an opposition.
Mr. Weldon Davis of Santa Fe Pacific Realty was present to discuss
this item with the Council. Although not a formal public hearing,
Mayor Wolfe asked for persons in the audience who wished to speak
in favor or opposition of the name change. Those persons speaking
were Mr. Weldon Davis, Vice President of Development Southern
Pacific Realty who was in favor of the name change. And Miss Tammy
Yahiel, General Council for Texas Stock Tab, who was opposed to the
name change. Following discussion by the Council on this item,
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that the request for the name change
of Southwestern Boulevard be denied. Councilman Morton seconded
the motion; motion to deny the name change carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman
and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19: Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Business
Park, located at the northwest corner of Freeport Parkway
and Cotton Road, at the request of Mr. Pat Acker, of
Albert Halff and Associates, Inc.
Director of Planning and Community Services, Gary Sieb, made the
presentation to the Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission
has recommended approval of the final plat with the following
conditions: 1) landscaping of Parkway shall be completed as
individual lots are developed, 2) all applicable fees shall be
paid by the owners as individual lots are developed, 3) that the
owners maintain the temporary drainage easements, 4) that shrubs
be provided along Freeport Parkway at a secondary image zone, 5)
that the City ask for a hold harmless and indemnity agreement and
6) that the Director of Public Works will decide the requirements
for and the timing of the sidewalks. Discussion by Council
included the need for no parking along the main boulevard. The
name of the boulevard will be determined at a later date.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Robertson moved that
the final plat for Gateway Business Park be approved with the six
conditions as indicated previously. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion. Following further discussion, Councilman Robertson amended
the motion to include that the applicant has voiced no objection
to no parking being required along the main boulevard (which is to
be named at a later date). Councilman Cowman seconded the
amendment. Both the amendment and the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 20: Mayor's Report
The following items were provided under the Mayor's report. Mayor
Wolfe reported that
A. The roast for former Mayor Pro Tem Dean Wilkerson is scheduled
for June 28, at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Tickets are $10
apiece and are available for purchase.
B. The annual Texas Municipal Conference for Mayor and Council
members will be held June 29 through July 1 in Lubbock. Mayor
Wolfe requested that the consensus of Council members for the
City to fund the co~t for new Council members to attend this
seminar. It was the consensus of the Council to do so.
Councilman Weaver will attend this meeting.
C. Mayor Wolfe will be going to Austin on Wednesday, June 13,
1990 to speak to the Texas Education System on the Students
in Government Program that is held here in Coppell. A high
degree of interest has been indicated in this program at the
State level for use in cities around the state. Additionally,
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Carrollton and Farmers Branch have requested information from
the City in order to implement a similar program in their
cities. Consensus of the Council was requested to, again,
budget for Council members to attend lunch with the student
representatives and to fund the student-at-large program for
the Austin trip. It was the consensus of the Council to
include these budget figures in the upcoming budget for the
coming year.
D. Councilman Robertson requested Staff to check into possible
sign violations. Temporary signs are being used to advertise
discount pizzas at a business located on Sandy Lake Road.
E. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon requested Staff to check with Dallas
County concerning the need for repair of pot holes on Beltline
Road east/west. Additionally, the railroad crossing at
Beltline Road east/west is in need of repair. Staff indicated
that TU Electric and the railroad company will be repairing
the crossing this coming weekend.
F. Councilman Robertson requested information on the reasons for
fish that are dieing in the pond on the pocket park on Bethel
School Road.
G. Councilman Cowman requested Staff to check into personnel
coverage for animal control on weekends and during the
nighttime hours. Additional personnel was requested to be
used as needed. Mayor Wolfe reminded Council that a request
for this extra personnel had been denied during previous
budget meetings. Councilman Cowman indicated that he would
like to see this item on the budget for fiscal year 90-91.
H. Councilman Weaver requested Staff check into the newspaper
stands that are located at Parkway and Moore Roads. City
Manager Alan Ratliff informed Council that the placement for
these stands is within the purview of the newspaper companies. ~'~
Councilman Nelson rejoined the Council at this time.
Item 21: City Council Liaison Reports.
A. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - There was no report at this
time.
B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Councilman Cowman informed the Council
that over 60 members have joined the Coppell Chamber of
Commerce. This group meets on the third Wednesday of every
month. The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 20, 1990 at
St. Anne's Catholic Church.
C. COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT - Councilman Thomas reported that
this Committee is moving forward with forming a non-profit
corporation. They are working on including the entire City
in a Coppell Historic District, however, they are mainly
focusing on the old downtown areas at the present time.
D. DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT There was no report at
this time.
E. FINANCE COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time.
F. LIBRARY BOARD - Councilman Weaver informed the Council that
he had met with the Library Board the following week. The
Library is currently using six to eight volunteers to assist
in the increase in activity during the summer months. The
summer reading program is in progress at this time and
activity has virtually doubled since school has been
completed.
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G. MUD ABSORPTION COMMITTEE - Councilman Nelson informed the
Council that a lengthy meeting had been held earlier in the
day. The major time consuming topic was a discussion
concerning rebates to developers. The MUD Board had voted by
4-1 to not allow any additional rebates after September 30,
1990.
H. NCTCOG - There was no report at this time.
I. PARK BOARD - Councilman Thomas informed the Council that the
Park Board was working on the review of the master plan for
the City as it applies to parks and hopes to be able to update
this portion of it in the near future. Councilman Robertson
also reported that the constructing of the concession stand
is waiting on a survey to verify that this property is out of
the floodplain.
J. SCHOOL BOARD - Councilman Robertson informed the Council that
the City and School Liaisons are looking at forming a
committee to pursue the location of a YMCA center here in
Coppell. Additionally, the summer recreation program will
begin July 2 and run through August 10. Two school coaches
and two part-time students have been hired to direct these
activities. The proposed budget is $6,900 and includes ages
six through eighteen. The program will be held at the
Intermediate School on Mockingbird and will be promoted
through the local newspapers. Public Works Director Steve
Goram is drafting a news release and organizing a press
conference to publicize this summer recreation program.
K. TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMITTEE - Councilman Cowman informed
the Council that a meeting of this Committee is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 13, 1990. Since Councilman Cowman will not
be able to attend this meeting, he requested that a Staff
representative attend and prepare a report for the next
agenda.
Councilman Morton reported that the Trinity River Steering
Committee had a meeting last week. The Metrocrest Youth and Family
Service met and had four referrals from the City to the Youths
First Offender Program. He also presented a copy of the
Communities Fund of the Metrocrest area study of Non-Profit
Organizations to the City Manager for City records.
Item 22: Discussion and consideration of endorsement of Recycling
Committee, council liaison and staff liaison.
Mayor Wolfe made the presentation to the Council and stated that
interest in recycling within the community is very high with over
thirty citizens requesting to serve on the task force. Councilman
Weaver is being recommended for appointment as Council Liaison with
Library Director Judi Biggerstaff being appointed as Staff Liaison.
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved
that Council endorse the task force, Council Liaison, Staff Liaison
and members as presented under this item. Councilman Thomas
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 23: Discussion and consideration of calling a special work
session of the City Council to review and establish a 5
Year Capital Improvements Program.
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved
that a special meeting be called for Tuesday, June 19, 1990 at 7:00
p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room. Councilman Morton
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. This meeting will be to
prioritize the Bond Program.
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Item 24: Discussion and consideration of a resolution indicating
conceptual approval of a proposed tax abatement
agreement, declaring an effective date, and authorizing
the mayor to sign.
Following discussion of this item, Councilman Morton moved to
approve the Tax Abatement Concept as outlined in Reinvestment Zone
#2 Abatement Agreement with the provision that before this
agreement becomes effective, the Coppell Independent School
District shall adopt a Tax Abatement policy equal to or exceeding
those abatements outlined in the City of Coppell Reinvestment Zone
#2 Abatement Agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the
motion; motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Thomas, Morton and Robertson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Weaver and Cowman voting against the motion.
This resolution will be numbered 061290.1.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 25A. Consideration and approval of a request from the Exchange
Club of Coppell to paint a centennial logo on the old
water tower in downtown Coppell in conjunction with the
July 4th Centennial Celebration.
25B. Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing
the Mayor to execute a three-year agreement with Dallas
County so that the County can participate in HUD's
Community Development Block Grant program and authorizing
the Mayor to sign this agreement and any additional forms
Hud may require. Development Block Grant program and
authorizing the Mayor to sign this agreement and any
additional forms HUD may require.
25C. Consideration and approval of a policy revision to
Chapter XII Sections 1-4 and Chapter XIV Sections 4-6 of
the City of Coppell Personnel Policy regarding
discipline.
25D. Consideration of a variance from Section 10-5-3 B 1 of
the Sign Ordinance which concerns the effective area of
attached signs. The variance is requested by David
Kniffen on behalf of the Subway Shop located at 110 Sandy
Lake Road.
25E. Consideration and approval of payment of an invoice in
the amount of $403.94 for Coppell's share of economic
development expenses incurred for the Markham (Canada)
visit April 17 and 18, 1990.
25F. Consideration of an agreement with T.U. Electric in the
· amount of $50,000.00 for the installation of street
lighting on South Beltline Road.
25G. Consideration of approving the expenditure of funds up
to the amount of $1,300.00 to move the fence located at
the Northwest corner of Bethel School and Moore Roads.
25H. Consider approval of a fire lane dedication and
abandonment easement out of lot 4 of the Connell Skaggs
Addition, at the request of the Southland Corporation,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Morton moved that the consent agenda be approved with
Item 25B carrying Resolution 061290.2. Councilman Robertson
seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and
Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
ES-1 A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) and Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
concerning matter involving privileged communications
between attorney and client.
1. Coppell/Grapevine boundary dispute
2. Johnny Thompson annexation question
3. Kaye Street Drainage
4. Mr. Bar-B-Q
5. Lomas & Nettleton Agreement
6. Huel Weaver Lawsuit
7. Denton Tap Road Project
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. Tax Abatement
Council convened in Executive Session at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 12, 1990 as allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor
Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 11:08 p.m.
OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: M~rk Wolfe, ~or
orothy Tigons, City Secretary
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