CM 1990-08-28 Minutes of August 28, 1990
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called
session on Tuesday, August 28, 1990 at 6:30 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
Ron Robertson, Councilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, city Secretary
Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Lawrence W. Jackson.
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order.
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. Lomas & Nettleton Agreement
5. Huel Weaver Lawsuit
6. Parks of Coppell Joint Venture contract
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. MacArthur Boulevard Right of Way
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning
personnel
1. Board of Adjustments
Council convened in Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. on Tuesday
August 28, 1990 as allowed under the above stated articles and
adjourned into Open Session at 6:59 p.m.
EGU SE I N (Open to the Public)
Councilman Morton gave the invocation. Mayor wolfe led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3. Consideration of Approval of Minutes: August 14, 1990
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that the
minutes of August 14, 1990 be approved. Councilman Morton seconded
the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Robertson, Cowman and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 4 citizens Appearances
Mayor Wolfe introduced this item and stated that persons wishing
to speak on a matter, which is not an item on the agenda, must sign
the register located on a table outside the Council Chambers.
Each speaker must state his or her name and address of residence.
Presentations byindividuals during the "citizens Appearance" shall
be limited to two (2) minutes each. An individual speaker's time
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may be extended for an additional two (2) minutes with approval of
a majority of the Council members present. There shall be a
cumulative limit of twenty (20) minu~es allotted at any regular or
special Council meeting. No one group or organization shall be
allowed more than three speakers at this portion of the meeting.
Those persons who signed up to speak at the "Citizens Appearance"
shall be called upon in the order that they have signed the
provided register. No personal attacks by any speaker shall be
made against any member of the Council, Mayor, individual, group
or corporation (Charter Article 3, Section 3.12 and City Ordinance
87377). Those persons speaking were:
1. Mr. Mike Roberts, 753 Sparrow - Mr. Roberts thanked the
CounCil for adhering to the previous petition presented by
this group of citizens in funding additional police officers
for the upcoming year.
2. Miss Terry Hoffman, 144 Meadowglen - Miss Hoffman indicated
she was representing the Lee PTA Elementary School and
requested that an additional crosswalk at Samuel and Woodmoor
be constructed for the safety of the children. She also
requested that the school zone on Sandy Lake and Samuel
Boulevard be removed as it was no longer needed and that a
sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Woodmoor for
children to use when walking to school.
Item 5 Discussion and consideration of newspaper stands located
at the intersection of Parkway Boulevard and Moore Road,
as requested by Mayor Wolfe.
Mayor Wolfe recognized Mr. Thomas E. Dillon, President of the Park
Meadow II Homeowner's Association. Mr. Dillon expressed thanks to
the Mayor and Councilman Weaver for their assistance in getting the
newsstands at the Parkway Boulevard/Moore Road intersection
removed, and requested that the Council look at this matter on a
fuller scale throughout the entire City. Director of Planning and
Community Services Gary Sieb provided information about how the
City might be able to control newsstands throughout the City.
Mayor Wolfe requested that Councilmen Morton and Robertson, as
members of the Sign Subcommittee, look at this type of regulation
throughout the entire City. No action was required on this item.
Item 6 Discussion and consideration regarding the North Kaye
Street Drainage and directing staff to take appropriate
action.
Acting City Engineer Shohre Daneshmand made the presentation to the
Council. Ms. Daneshmand stated two options were feasible for
consideration in solving drainage problems in the Kaye Street area:
Option No. 1, which is recommended by Staff in the amount of
$102,000.
Option No. 2 as an alternative is in the amount of $79,000.
Centex/Fox & Jacobs has committed to $30,000 cash plus engineering
costs, estimated to be $10,000, towards the solution to this item.
Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved
the Council to direct Staff to pursue Option No 1, that proceedings
include coming back to Council with an agreement for drainage
easement from all necessary landowners, assignment of right of
subrogation from the landowners to the City, to pursue other
sources of income from other parties that may be part of the
situation, that Fox & Jacobs be responsible for $30,000 monetary
contribution, for all engineering and all documentation for
drainage easements. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion; motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Robertson, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
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Item 7 Consider approval of an amendment to the Economic
Development Board Ordinance providing for two additional
special members.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that
Ordinance No. 90480.1 be approved. Councilman Robertson seconded
the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Robertson, Cowman and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8 Consideration and approval of a resolution granting the
city of Coppell Municipal Utility District (MUD) approval
to annex that portion of the proposed "Lake Park"
development on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard and
a smaller tract immediately across MacArthur Boulevard
on the east side of MacArthur.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff introduced this item to the Council.
Mr. Ratliff informed Council that they are required to authorize
the MUD to annex any property if Council so chooses. Mr. Glen
Hinckley, applicant, was also present and addressed the Council.
Mr. Hinckley indicated that this area is part of an area that was
previously thought to be in the MUD district and was later
discovered that it was not. The land lies in the area that is
north of the previously disputed Dallas/Denton County line.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Weaver moved that
Resolution 082890.1 be approved as submitted. Councilman Morton
seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Robertson, cowman
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9 Discussion and consideration of adopting an ordinance
creating a City Council subcommittee to study the City-
Wide Storm Water Management Plan.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that
Ordinance 90482 appointing Councilman Weaver and Robertson as
members to the City-Wide Storm Water Management Plan Subcommittee
be approved. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Robertson, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 10 Resolution in support of the D/FW International Airport
request to the State Highway Department to conduct
feasibility studies relating to the D/FW East-West
connector expressway.
Director of Planning and Community Services Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Sieb indicated that approval of
this resolution would require no funding from the City and that
Staff recommends approval. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon moved that Resolution 082890.2 be approved. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Robertson, Co%rman
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11 Mayor's Report
The following items were reported under the Mayor's report:
A) Mayor Wolfe reminded Council that the Board and Commission
Reception is scheduled for September 10 at 6:00 p.m. which is
the night before the City Council meeting. He stated that 45
applications have been received.
B) Now that school has started again, the Student in Government
Program has started also. Many of the schools are overflowing
in Coppell I.S.D. with classes having an enrollment of 24
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students each, which last year had 16 students each. The
Student in Government Program for the 5th Grade is scheduled
for two dates: October 23 and November 13. These dates have
been worked out for the intermediate schools. Mayor Wolfe
reminded Council also of having lunch that day with the
students.
C) Mayor Wolfe discussed the donation of the pavilion at the Dark
and the suggestion of putting a plaque for the Rotary Club.
Also he discussed acknowledging Kevin Foster for his work
regarding the pavilion. Hans Dietrich, President of the
Rotary Club, is out of town, but will be back in town Friday.
The Mayor asked Council for their consent of above mentioned
plaque and suggested donations such as this should be given
special recognition in this community. Council consensus was
that the plaque would be provided.
D) The Coppell Business Association meets next week, September
5, to vote whether to continue or dissolve and join the
Chamber of Commerce in Coppell which already has over a 100
members. Mayor Wolfe talked with Jay Turner, President of
Coppell Business Association and suggested recognizing the
members of this Association for their efforts over the last
few years. He suggested plaques for:
Jay Turner
Dr. Bill Stearman
Nita Weger
Lynn Brock
Regina Johnson
The Mayor also asked the Deputy City Manager/Finance Director
Frank Trando if there were funds available for such plaques.
Mr. Trando indicated that funds were available. It was the
consensus of Council to provide these plaques. Also, the
Mayor stated in tomorrow's paper will be an editorial on
Coppell's budget. He stated that the City is looking at a tax
increase for the first time in six years.
E) Councilman Morton discussed a letter received from Waste
Management regarding fuel increases and strongly urged the
City Manager to hold down prices. Waste Management stated
their fuel costs have increased 34% and they are asking the
Council to declare an emergency and raise the rates by 4%.
Fuel prices have been going down, and Councilman Morton would
like the City to delay a decision on this matter. Councilman
Morton also asked for Staff to clarify what Section 3,
Paragraph 4 of the agreement with Texas Waste Management
specifically states. Additionally, Councilman Morton
requested that Staff determine what rights the City has and
what constitutes an emergency. City Manager Alan Ratliff
stated that this matter would be researched thoroughly before
any action would be taken.
F) Councilman Robertson requested information on the Shady Dale
drainage situation. Acting Engineer Shohre Daneshmand stated
the plats have been prepared and reviewed by City Staff with
the construction documents being sent back to the consulting
engineer for final preparation. Mr. Goram stated Mrs.
Boorham is in the process now of executing the necessary
papers. The City is still dealing with the Hinckley's on
their easement.
Item 12 City Council Liaison Reports
A. ARCHITECTURkL 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.
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D. DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Councilman Nelson stated
appraisals may not be equitable among citizens in Coppell and
he will follow-up with ~itlZ~h~on this matter between now
and Christmas.
E. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Councilman Smothermon thanked everyone
for a successful budget retreat, especially Alan D. Ratliff,
Frank Trando, Amy Crowley and the whole Finance Staff. He
also indicated that the City will be looking at a 7 1/2 cent
tax increase this year.
F. LIBRARY BOARD - There was no report at this time.
G. METROCREST RED RIBBON COMMITTEE - Councilman Cowman stated
that he had lost touch with this committee, as Police Chief
Neil McKinney has been attending the meetings. City Manager
Alan D. Ratliff said Chief McKinney would give Councilman
Cowman a full report.
H. MUD ABSORPTION COMMITTEE - Councilman Nelson stated two
contracts had been submitted that might make it through the
MUD Board before the shut-off time.
I. NCTCOG - There was no report at this time.
J. PARK BOARD - There was no report at this time.
K. RECYCLING COMMITTEE - Councilman Weaver stated that he had
hoped to have a commitment from Waste Management for
reimbursement of costs incurred by the City for out-of-pocket
expenses for reproducing forms, minor postage and long-
distance telephone calls. He indicated that he would pursue
that commitment from them. He also asked for a consensus of
Council on paying these expenses up front and receiving
reimbursement from Texas Waste Management. It was the
consensus of Council that up to $1,500 be approved for
reimbursement.
L. SCHOOL BOARD - There was no report at this time.
M. PLANNING & ZONING STUDY COMMITTEE - Councilman Weaver stated
that a lot of time had been spent studying the City's Zoning
Ordinance and that the existing process had been reduced to
a 71-day cycle time rather than the current 86- to 100-day
cycle. A charter change may be required to implement all
recommendations.
N. PRIVATE CLUB ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
stated this committee met last Tuesday and will meet again on
September 6 in Council chambers. There were a total of seven
citizens present, not counting Council members. This
committee has developed a reference section in the library
consisting of legal letters, court cases, legal opinions from
various attorneys as well as ordinances from other cities.
Consent Aaenda
Item 13 A. Consideration and approval of the certification of
the 1990 anticipated collection rate for the period
of July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991; and, the
amount of excess debt collections during the period
of July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990.
B. Consider approval of appointing Millie Larsen, Keith
Roberson, Linda Carter and Melinda Surbaugh to a
special study committee to determine the City's
interest and need for a YMCA facility in Coppell,
requested by Councilman Rob Robertson.
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C. To consider a resolution approving the Dallas County
Health Services Agreement for F.¥. 1990-91, in the
amount of $2,155.00.
D. Consideration of appointing a City Council Liaison
to the Economic and Business development Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that the Consent Agenda be approved
with Item 13 C carrying Resolution No. 082890.3 and with Councilman
Morton being appointed as the liaison to the Economic and Business
Development Board under Item D. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilman Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
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. Lomas & Nettleton Agreement
5. Huel Weaver Lawsuit
6. Parks of Coppell Joint Venture contract
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. MacArthur Boulevard Right of Way
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning
personnel
1. Board of Adjustments
Council convened in Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 28, 1990 as allowed under the above stated articles and
adjourned into Open Session 8:21 p.m.
R G (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Wolfe, ~or
ATTEST:
Dorothy Ti~o~, City Secretary
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