CM 1991-04-23 MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 1991
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on Tuesday, April 23,
1991 at 6:00 p.m. for Executive Session and at 6:45 p.m. for Regular Session in the City
Council Chambers of the Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following
members were present:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Bill Smothermon, Mayor Pro Tern (late arrival)
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
Councilman John Nelson was not present at this meeting. Also present were City Manager Alan
D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Lawrence W. Jackson.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 1 Call to order.
Mayor Mark Wolfe called the meeting to order.
Item 2 Work Session.
Items which were discussed during the Work Session included:
1) City Thoroughfare Plan
Item 3 Invocation.
Councilman Cowman led the invocation.
Item 4 Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Wolfe led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES 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. Civil Service
2. Coppell/Grapevine Boundary
3. J. Thompson Sandy Lake Road Property
B.Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
I. City Manager
C. Article 6252-17, Section (f) discussion concerning the negotiating position
of the City with respect to agreements involving interests in land and the
value of real property.
1. Landfill
2. PID and Legislation
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon arrived during the Executive Session. The City Council convened
into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. on ~ues~lay~' AiSfil 23, 1991 as allowed under the above
stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session and opened the Regular Session
at 7:37 p.m.
Item 6 Consider approval of minutes - April 9, 1991.
Councilman Thomas moved to approve the minutes of April 9, 1991 as submitted. Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor
of the motion.
Item 7 Citizens Appearances.
There were no citizens who wished to speak at this time.
Item 8 Consideration of approval of a resolution for annexation of property into the City
of Coppell Utility District (M.U.D.).
Councilman Morton moved to approve Resolution 042391.1, annexation of property into the City
of Coppell Municipal Utility District (M.U.D.). Councilman Robertson seconded the motion.
The motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9 Discussion and consideration of the sale of City of Coppell, Texas Waterworks
and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991, in the principal amount of
$2,500,000.
Councilman Thomas moved to table consideration of the sale of City of Coppell, Texas
Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991, in the principal amount of
$2,500,000 until the Special Meeting of the City Council to be held on April 30, 1991 at 6:00
p.m. due to the City needing more time to present financial information of the City to the New
York rating agencies. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. 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 10 Consider approval of an agreement regarding the use of concession facilities at
Andrew Brown Park between the Coppell Baseball Association and the City and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Morton moved to approve an agreement regarding the use of concession facilities
at Andrew Brown Park between the Coppell Baseball Association and the City. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11 Consider approval of calling special meetings of the City Council as follows:
A. April 30 (Tuesday) Bond Sale
B. May 6 or May 7 (Monday-Tuesday) Joint Meeting with Economic
Development, Coppell Chamber of
Commerce, and various boards.
C. May 6 or 7 (Monday-Tuesday) Canvass Election Returns
D. May 18 (Saturday) Mid-year Budget Work Session
E. August 16-17 (Friday-Saturday) 1991-1992 Budget Meeting
Councilman Thomas moved to approve April 30 at 6:00 p.m. as the Bond Sale; Tuesday, May
7 at 7:00 p.m. for the Joint Meeting; Tuesday, May 7 at 6:45 p.m. to canvas elections;
Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. as the mid-year budget work session and Friday/Saturday,
August 16/17 as the 1991-1992 Budget Meeting. Councilman Morton seconded the motion.
The 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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Item 12 Consideration and approval °fa ~fOClamation naming the week of May 5th as
'Drinking Water Week" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to approve a Proclamation naming the week of May 7,
1991 as "Drinking Water Week" in the City of Coppell. Councilman Morton seconded the
motion. 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 13 Consider approval of a Proclamation proclaiming May 7, 1991 as "National
Nurses Day" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign - requested
by Mayor Mark Wolfe.
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to approve a Proclamation declaring May 7, 1991 as
"National Nurses Day" in the City of Coppell. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion.
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 14 Discussion and consideration of amending the City's Thoroughfare Plan as it
relates to Bethel School Road between Denton Tap and Bethel Roads and
directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending the plan to reflect alteration to
Bethel School Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to direct Staff to initiate an amendment to the City's
Thoroughfare plan, to include Public Hearings and notification to the adjacent property owners
within 200 feet of the property on both sides of the road, along with the Shadowridge and
Hunterwood Homeowners Association officers. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15 Discussion and consideration of a resolution expressing opposition to the proposed
landfill application//2139, expressing the City of Coppell's desire that the Texas
Department of Health deny said application, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wolfe reported that the Mayor and City Manager of Carrollton had met with City
Manager Alan D. Ratliff and himself, apologizing for not keeping the City informed on this
issue. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve as amended Resolution 042391.2,
expressing opposition to the proposed landfill application g2139. Councilman Thomas seconded
the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16 Mayor's Report
Items to be reported during this time included:
A) Mayor Wolfe reported that the bond rating trip had been positive.
B) Mayor Wolfe stated that a Candidate's forum with the Senior Citizens is forthcoming.
C) Mayor Wolfe reported that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the baseball field at the
Middle School will be April 27, 1991 at 9:45 a.m.
D) The ribbon cutting ceremony for the MacArthur bridge will be 9:30 a.m. on April 30,
1991.
E)Mayor Wolfe reminded those present the Cinco de Mayo will be held on May 2, 1991
at 11:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church.
F) Mayor Wolfe reported that the consultant proposal regarding personnel policies will be
brought back for consideration by Council on May 14, 1991.
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G) Mayor Wolfe reported to those interested Parties that May 16 is the kick-off for the
Young Life in Coppell for Coppell High School. It is a ministry program which is
separate from churches.
H) The Coppell Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Consumer Trade Fair May 25,
1991 at the Coppell High School.
I) Mayor Wolfe reported that there will be a May 7, 1991 work session with the industrial
land owners and the Coppoll Chamber of Commerce.
J) Mayor Wolfe stated that several of the TV stations had carried the news of the Coppell
curbside recycling kickoff.
K) Councilman Cowman reported that his teenage daughter is strongly in favor of recycling
and is very diligent in seeing that ail the recyclables in his home are put in the bin.
L) Councilman Cowman stated that a citizen had approached him about a drainage problem
at Lodge and Alex. He asked Staff to look into this problem.
M) Councilman Morton reported that the vehicle speeds on Beltline South are up again and
suggested that this area might need to be monitored again.
Councilman Morton reported that some of the trucks which carry gravel are coming
through the City, pulling up on the shoulder by Dairy Queen. He stated that there had
been as many as eight at one time parked on the shoulder and that they used unsafe
practices when they returned to the road. He asked Staff to watch this situation while
these trucks are in the City.
Councilman Thomas reminded those present that elections will be conducted on May 4
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and encouraged everyone to get out and vote.
Item 17 Liaison Reports
A) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TOWN CENTER
There was no report at this time.
B) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE
There was no report at this time.
C) COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT
There was no report at this time.
D) DCAD
There was no report at this time.
E) ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Councilman Morton reported that the Coppell video is supposed to be finished by the end of
April.
F) FINANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon reported that the Tax Abatement Committee will be meeting to
review some new applications. He stated that the Finance Committee will be meeting sometime
shortly after Councilman Nelson returns to take a look at funding for the headhunter search for
a City Engineer. City Manager Alan D. Rafliff asked Council to designate a member who
would serve with Staff in interviewing this headhunter consultant. A Planning and Zoning
Committee member will also be asked to serve in this capacity. Councilman Peyton Weaver
agreed to work with Staff on this project.
G) LIBRARY
Councilman Weaver reported that the list of architects being considered for the new library has
been narrowed down and will be interviewed the few
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H) METROCREST RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (DRUG AWARENESS)
There was no report at this time.
I) MUD ABSORPTION
There was no report at this time.
J) NCTCOG
There was no report at this time.
K)
Councilman Thomas reported that there is a temporary sign being made for the concession stand,
with a permanent sign to be constructed at a later date.
L) RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Councilman Weaver stated that the success of the recycling effort could largely be attributed to
the citizens committee.
M) SCHOOL
There was no report at this time.
N) SCHOOL FINANCING
Councilman Morton stated that he and Mayor Wolfe had attended a meeting for the purpose of
briefing those present on the legislative changes for the school financing. He stated that Coppell
will be joining other cities in a suit against the Senate bill, testing its constitutionality.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 18 A. Consideration and approval to reject all bids received for Bid No. Q 0291-06
"rescue equipment".
B. Consideration of request of Coppell Independent School district to vary the
Subdivision Ordinance requirement of 6" thick concrete in parking lot and light
traffic areas to 5" thick, at Pinkerton Elementary School.
C. Consideration and approval of a final plat resubmittal for Park Place Addition
Final Plat, located at the northeast Coruer of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road,
at the request of Mr. Mike Allen.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Item 18 A, B, and C. Councilman Thomas
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES 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. Civil Service
2. Coppell/Grapevine Boundary
3. J. Thompson Sandy Lake Road Property
B.Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
1. City Manager
C. Article 6252-17, Section (f) discussion concerning the negotiating position
of the City with respect to agreements involving interests in land and the
value of real property.
1. Landfill
2. PID and Legislation
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 1991 as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session and
opened the Regular Session at 8:37 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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