CM 1991-07-09 MINUTES OF JULY 9, 1991
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on Tuesday, July 9, 1991
at 6:00 p.m. for Executive Session and at 7:00 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
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
John Nelson, Councilman
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon was not present at the meeting. Also present were City Manager
Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Lawrence W. Jackson.
REGULAR SESSION
Item 1 Call to order
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order.
Item 2 Work Session A. Metrocrest Video
B. Noise Assessment Study Runway 16/34E
C. General Discussion Related to Posted Agenda
Item 3 Invocation
Councilman Thomas led those present in the invocation.
Item 4 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wolfe led those present in the pledge of allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83,
discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
1. Ellison
B. 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. Tax Abatement Agreement
2. Carrollton Landfall
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion concerning personnel. 1. Discussion with City Manager related to personnel
2. Personnel - R. Doyle
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 1991 as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session and
opened the Regular Session at 6:41 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
Item 6 Approval of minutes: June 25, 1991
Councilman Morton moved to approve the minutes of June 25, 1991 as submitted. Councilman
Cowman seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7 Citizen's appearance
There were no citizens who wished to speak at this time.
Item 8 Swearing in of new members to the City of Coppell's Board of Adjustments,
Building and Standards Commission and Library Board.
Mayor Wolfe swore in the following new members: Gregory Frnka as an alternate member to
the Board of Adjustments for the remainder of a term which will expire October, 1992; Mark
Weisenbach as an alternate member to the Building and Standards Commission for the remainder
of a term which will expire October 1991; Dale Griffiths to the Library Board for the remainder
of a term which also will expire October, 1992. Not present to be sworn in were Ron Pankey,
an alternate member appointed to fill the vacated position on the Board of Adjustment and Mike
Doss, an alternate member appointed to fill the vacated position on the Building and Standards
Commission. Mayor Wolfe also informed Council that letters of resignation have been received
from Mike Cooper of the Park Board and Joe Munsch of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
No further action was required on this item.
Item 9 Discussion and acceptance of Noise Assessment of Aircraft Using Runway
16/34E over the City of Coppell prepared by Pelton Marsh Kinsella, Inc.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation to Council of the
Noise Assessment of Aircraft Using Runway 16/34E over the City of Co_m~ell. Michael Fann,
the engineering consultant who prepared the plan, was also present to answer any questions
Council had. Councilman Morton moved to accept the N0i~e Assessment of Aircraft Using
Runway 16/34E over the City of Copl~ll as prepared by Pelton Marsh Kinsella, Inc. and
authorize Mayor Wolfe and Councilmen Morton and Weaver to enter into any discussion which
might arise from this study. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor
of the motion.
Item 10 Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute "City of Coppell Tax Abatement
Agreement No.3" with Rediform, a division of Moore Business Forms, Inc.
Mayor Wolfe informed Council that due to Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon's absence (along with
a request from Rediform for a delay in consideration of this item) a request has been made to
consider this item, along with items 11 and 12, at the July 23, 1991 Council meeting.
Councilman MoRon moved that Council continue to consider the agreement as a proposed
agreement, subject to change and modification, prior to the final action on the designation of the
area as a reinvestment zone and any changes growing out of the Public Hearing on the
designation of the area as a reinvestment zone. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11 PUBLIC HEARING: To consider designation of the Rediform Tax Abatement
Area as a Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by The Prentiss/Copley
Investment Group and to be under lease to Rediform, a division of Moore
Business Forms, Inc., and described as Lot 1, Block 8, of Park West Commerce
Center, an addition to the City of Coppell.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked if them were any citizens who wished
to speak for or against this designation. There being no citizens who wished to speak at this
time, Mayor Wolfe declared that the Public Hearing would be held open until July 23, 1991.
Councilman Morton moved to hold open the Public Heating on the designation of the Rediform
Tax Abatement Area as a Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act until July 23, 1991. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman,
Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12 Consideration of an Ordinance designating the Rediform Tax Abatement Area as
a Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act, said area being that property owned by the
Prentiss/Copley Investment Group and to be under lease to Rediform, a division
of Moore Business Forms, Inc., and described as Lot 1, Block 8, of park West
Commerce Center, an addition to the City of Coppell.
Councilman Morton moved to table this item to the July 23, 1991 meeting. Councilman
Cowman seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning change request,
Case #S-1053, from (LI) Light Industrial, to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special
Use Permit, for the installation of a 64' monopole telephone tower, located
approximately 992 feet south of the intersection of Thweatt Road and Royal Lane,
along the east side of Royal Lane, at the request of Southwestern Bell Mobile
Systems, Inc.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation to Council. William
Cotheran, representing Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, was present to answer any questions
which Council might have. Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb stated that
all building code masonry requirements, setbacks, etc. have been met. Mayor Wolfe declared
the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any citizens who wished to speak in favor of
or in opposition to the zoning change request. There being no citizens who wished to speak,
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Council was informed that it is anticipated
that the construction on this project should be completed by the end of this calendar year.
Council asked if there were any way this could be speeded up; Mr. Cotheran stated that he
would convey to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems that Council is anxious for this to be
completed as soon as possible. Councilman Robertson moved to approve a zoning change
request, Case #S-1053, from (LI) Light Industrial, to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use
Permit, for the installation of a 64' monopole tower, located approximately 992 feet south of the
intersection of Thweatt Road and Royal Lane, along the east side of Royal Lane, at the request
of Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc. with the conditions of: (1) Tower and antenna may "~
not exceed 64 feet in total height (2) All obsolete or unused facilities must be removed within
twelve (12) months and (3) no outside storage. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14 Consideration and approval of a fire lane abandonment request for the Hager
Containers Addition, located 992 feet south of Thweatt Road, along the east side
of Royal Lane, at the request of Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc.
Planning and Community Services D~tqr~G~Sieb made a presentation to Council.
Councilman Morton moved to approve a fire lan~ aSafidonment request for the Hager containers
Addition, located 992 feet south of Thweatt Road, along the east side of Royal Lane, at the
request of Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15 Consideration to close Thweatt Road at State Highway 121 until November 1,
1991 due to construction and upgrade of the highway system.
Rey Gonzales, Street Superintendent, made a presentation to Council. Councilman Nelson
moved to approve the closing of Thweatt Road at State Highway 121 until November 1, 1991
due to construction and upgrading of the highway system. Councilman Robertson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-1 with Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Weaver voting in opposition to the
motion. Mayor Wolfe commended Street Superintendent Rey Gonzales on the good job he is
doing.
Item 16 Consideration of a variance from Section 10-5-3 B1 of the City's sign ordinance
which concerns the maximum size for attached signs. The variance is requested
by Christi Clark of CSN Sign Company for the Allstate Insurance Office located
at 820 S. MacArthur Suite 114.
Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made a presentation to Council. He informed Council that
the Sign Company is requesting a variance of 10 feet. A1 Sossaman of CSN Sign Company was
present to address Council. Councilman Nelson moved to deny the request of a variance from
Section 10-5-3 B 1 of the City's sign ordinance which concerns the maximum size for attached
signs for the Allstate Insurance Office located at 820 S. MacArthur Suite 114. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
During the course of further discussion, Mr. Sossaman asked if a variance of one foot could be
considered. Councilman Morton moved to reconsider the motion and vote which had already
been taken. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion to reconsider carried 5-1
with Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilman Weaver voting in opposition to the motion.
Councilman Robertson moved to approve a variance of the City's sign ordinance for the Allstate
Insurance Office located at 820 S. MacArthur, Suite 114, sign not to exceed 16 square feet
subject to Staff review and approval prior to the installation of the sign. Councilman Nelson
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 17 Briefing by Larry Jackson, City Attorney, on one-half cent sales tax (House Bill
916).
Councilman Morton moved that this item be tabled until such time as all of Council will be
present. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 18 Gateway Public Improvement District
A. Officially receive petition to establish Oateway Public Improvement
District.
B. Consider an Ordinance finding that it is advisable to consider the
improvements requested in the petition, appointing an Advisory Board to
Develop and recommend an Improvement Plan and call a public hearing
to consider authorization of the District.
A) Councilman Cowman moved to accept the petition to establish Gateway Public
Improvement District. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson
voting in favor of the motion.
B) Paul Phy, Attorney for Catellus, made a presentation to Council. Councilman
Thomas asked City Attorney Larry Jackson if a Public Improvement District is
a form of an entity which will be placing debt in the public market. City
Attorney Larry Jackson stated that it is a form of an entity that is a specific
district. Councilman Thomas then stated that the entity would have to function
according to a Board of Directors, needing an administrative body to make it
function. He questioned whether it could function, even though it is a single
purpose entity, without some form of management making necessary decisions.
He expressed concern about the City having the responsibility to administer this
Public Improvement District since it is not the City's debt. City Attorney Larry
Jackson stated that the City would be that one unit which would administer the
collection of the assessment, unless the City as a part of the plan contracts with
the owners to make that assessment and then collect it. Once the improvements
are built and the bonds sold, the debts would be there, the improvement would
be there, and the City would establish an assessment program just like they would
collect a street assessment. At that point, there would be no further activity for
a Board. Paul Phy stated that the assessment is not on an ad valorem basis; it is
on a pre-defined basis which will not change during the life of the bonds, whether
it be a front foot, square foot, etc.
Councilman Weaver moved to approve Ordinance g91-510 finding that it is
advisable to consider the improvements requested in the petition, appointing an
Advisory Board to develop and recommend an Improvement Plan and call a
Public Hearing to consider authorization of the District, with T. Weldon Davis
and Wayland Threadgill as the property owner members and City Manager Alan
D. Ratliff or his designee, Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilman Thomas
as the representatives of the City of Coppell on the Coppell Gateway
Improvement District Advisory Board, amended to include calling for a Public
Hearing to be held on July 30, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., with another amendment
making this motion contingent upon the applicant agreeing to reimburse any
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with developing the plan as required
by this Ordinance. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-1 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilman Thomas voting in opposition to the motion.
Item 19 Mayor's Report
A) Mayor Wolfe reported that there has been some confusion on the
Grapevine Spring Park. City Attorney Larry Jackson briefed the Council
on conversations he has had with the County and the Baptist Foundation
and stated that an agenda item on this should be coming before Council
on July 23, 1991.
B) Mayor Wolfe stated that a Resolution recognizing the Exchange Club for
the 4th of July Parade is expected to be presented during the Council
meeting of July 23, 1991.
C) Mayor Wolfe also stated that the proliferation of newspaper stands would
be discussed during the July 23, 1991 Council meeting.
D) Mayor Wolfe wanted Council to be aware of the fact that Coppell's
population, as repo~ by ihg:North Central Council of Government, had
reached 17,500 at the start of this year. Calculations based on water
permits, the population is now somewhere in the vicinity of 17,950.
Based on these projections, it is expected that the population will go over
20,000 next year.
E) Mayor Wolfe wanted Councilmen Morton and Cowman to know that a
July 16, 1991 meeting had been called by the Coppell Chamber of
Commerce to discuss funding requests to be brought back to Council.
F) Mayor Wolfe wanted Council to be aware of the Metrocrest Chamber of
Commerce teachers' luncheon which is scheduled for July 16 for all of the
new teachers. It will be held at the Brookhaven Country Club.
G) Councilman Thomas complimented Staff on the color scheme for the new
police cars.
H) Councilman Thomas complimented the police department on their efforts
in the community.
I) Councilman Thomas asked for clarification of a statement in a letter from
Texas Waste Management to Public Works Director Steve Goram which
reported that the number of homes participating in the recycling effort was
15,851.
J) Councilman Thomas commented on the brick/wood wall which had been
constructed on Mockingbird and Beltline. He asked if there had been
follow-up on this item as of yet.
K) Councilman Thomas asked if there were any follow-up on the signal at
Bethel and Denton Tap. He asked if information could be forwarded to
Council by the July 23, 1991 Council meeting.
L) Councilman Weaver made the comment that Council should keep in mind
the additional services which will be needed as the population of Coppell
continues to grow.
M) Councilman Weaver expressed his appreciation for the letter from City
Manager Alan D. Ratliff to Building Official Dale Jackson regarding
Councilman Robertson's call to make Mr. Ratliff aware of the fact that
several builders have complimented the Building Inspection Department.
N) Councilman Weaver asked if it would be possible to get a briefing from
the City Planner on the developments of the Lakes of Coppell. Other
Council members stated that the property owner has not yet contacted the
City.
?--' O) Councilman Morton asked if there have been any negotiations with Irving
[ regarding North Lake Park. Councilman Thomas stated that he and
~ Councilman Nelson are still working on this, having been unable thus far
to schedule a meeting with the Mayor of Irving.
P) Councilman Morton stated that some of the legislation which has been
passed this year will have an impact on the City, one of these being the
ethics bill.
Q) Councilman Morton reported that Municipal Utility District's authority has
been expanded under legislation passed this year.
R) Councilman Morton related some other items of interest which were
passed by the Legislature: The City has lost all control over gun ranges.
Senate Bill 87 has made it easier to take care of junk motor vehicles.
State law mandates that no person may dispose of a lead acid battery in
a solid waste site. In a very short time, there will be a $2.00 tax on every
tire sold in the State of Texas. House Bill 166 mandates that a City may
not require a Municipal Court Judge to collect a pre-determined amount
of revenue from convicted traffic tickets. An amendment to Section 8,
Chapter 22 gives more leeway for controlling vicious dogs. He gave a
brief summary of legislation which affects architects. He stated that
write-in candidates must now give written notice 30 days prior to an
election that they will be a write-in candidate.
Item 20 City Council Liaison Reports:
A)ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TOWN CENTER
There was no report at this time.
B)CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITrEE
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 had received good
comments. He stated that there would be an Economic and Business
Development Board meeting Wednesday, July 10, 1991.
F) FINANCE
There was no report at this time.
G) LIBRARY
There was no report at this time.
H) METROCREST RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (DRUG ~
AWARENESS)
There was no report at this time.
I) MUD ABSORPTION
Councilman Morton reported that he had attended a meeting this morning,
during which time the L & N Tract, Magnolia Tract, Royal and Thweatt
(Four Seasons Addition) and the Lomas subdivision had been discussed.
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J) NCTCOG
There was no report at this time.
K) PARK
There was no report at this time.
L)RECYCLING COMMYITEE
There was no report at this time.
M)SCHOOL
There was no report at this time.
bi) SOLICITATION
Councilman Weaver reported that the committee on solicitations has met
and that they are also talking with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce.
(~ONSENT AGENDA:
Item 21 A Consideration and approval of payment to Fast Signs Co. in the amount
of $186.19 for magnetic signs.
B Consideration for approval of an interlocal agreement with Houston-
Galveston Area Council for cooperative purchasing.
C Consideration and approval of a Resolution providing for regular license
plates to be used on certain exempt police and fire vehicles used for law
enforcement purposes, repealing Resolution No. 022388.3, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D Consideration and approval of awarding bid to Flower Mound Veterinary
Hospital for supply of Animal Boarding Services.
Councilman Morton moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 2lA, 2lB, 21C (Resolution
070991.1), and 21D. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83,
discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
1. Ellison
B. 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. Tax Abatement Agreement
2. Carrollton Landfill
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion concerning personnel. 1. Discussion with City Manager related to personnel
2. Personnel- R. Doyle
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The City Council convened into Executive Session at 9:03 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 1991 as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session and
opened the Regular Session at 10:29 p.m.
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29
p.m.
Mark Wolfe, 'Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timrt~ns, ei[ty Secretary