CM 1992-01-14 MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on Tuesday,
January 14, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. for Executive Session, at 6:25 for Work Session,
and at 7:00 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 Tem
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
John Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons
and City Attorney Lawrence W. Jackson.
Reqular Session (Open to the Public)
Item 1 Call to order
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order.
Item 2 Work Session:
1. TLS Grant Agreement ..
2. Personnel Policy
3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
4. General discussion of agenda items
Item 3 Invocation
Councilman Morton led those present in 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 (f), discussion concerning the
negotiating position of the City with respect to agreements
involving interests in land and the value of real property.
1. Lots 8 & 9, Block F, Northlake Woodlands No. 12
2. Sale of property to Catellus
B. 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. Coppell Gateway P.I.D.
2. Northwest Flood Control District
3. Spratt-claim for vehicle damage
4. D/FW Airport Expansion
5. Fox and Jacobs agreement concerning Kaye Street
6. Lawsuit-Baird, Burns, Dobecka vs. City of Coppell
~. Article 6~2-17, section 2 (g) discussion concerning
personnel.
1. Planning Commission
2. Contract with George Shrader
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 6 Approval of minutes: December 10, 1991
December 17, 1991
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 1991 and
December 17, 1991 as submitted. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilman Weaver, Thomas,
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Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7 Citizen's Appearances
Jim Garrison of 337 Phillips spoke in opposition to State Civil Service stating
that it would result in higher taxes, loss of services, loss of morale, loss of
spirit of competition, and loss of will to try harder. He also stated that since
each community has its own personality and characteristics, no one personnel
policy could satisfy the needs of all the communities.
Walter Pettijohn of 525 Oak Grove spoke regarding personnel policies, stating
that he felt that some of the wording was in violation of state law, specifically
Section C Item 3, the hearing portion of disciplinary appeals advisory board
shall remain closed, the appellate employee may be represented by council of his
or her choosing during the hearing. He stated that this was what happened during
the firing that brought on the lawsuit, the hearings were closed, and that the
state statute currently, section 2-G, under article 6252-17 says that nothing in
this act shall be construed to require governmental bodies to hold meetings open
to the public in cases involving the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment of duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
or to hear complaints or charges against such officer or employee unless such
officer or employee requests a public hearing. Mr. Pettijohn stated that this
indicated that if an employee could request a public hearing, then he must be
granted a public hearing. Mayor Wolfe stated that this will be discussed later
and that he would be glad to forward a copy of this information to the City
Attorney.
Mr. Pettijohn also spoke briefly in favor of State Civil Service.
Item 8 Discussion and consideration of scheduling a special called City
Council meeting to canvass the returns of the January 28, 1992
Election voting "For" or "Against" Civil Service for Police Officers
and Firefighters in the City of Coppell.
City Attorney Larry Jackson stated that the election code had a provision that
said the canvass would be done the Monday following the election; however, court
cases had moved that that was directory and in most cases where the regular City
Council Meeting was only a few days off the canvasses were done at the next
regular meeting. In this case the regular meeting would have been some 10 days
away, it was just a matter of council needed to make a decision as to whether or
not they wanted to have a special meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to
have a meeting on January 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers for the purpose of
canvassing the Civil Service For or Against Election to be held on January 18.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Wolfe stated that 260 people voted
absentee, the previous record was 126, and that predictions were for a very heavy
turnout on Saturday at the polls.
Item 9 Discussion and consideration of directing the preparation of a
resolution recognizing the contribution made by the Dallas Baptist
Foundation in the acquisition and development of Grapevine Springs
Park and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
County Commissioner Jim Jackson made a presentation to Council, thanking council
and staff members, Park Board Chairman Larry Wheeler, Steve Goram, Rick Wieland;
also Rick Loessenberg and Mary Finney from his office. He read the resolution
from Dallas County and presented it to Bill Blades and expressed appreciation.
Bill Blades stated that they appreciated the opportunity to make the park work. --~
Mayor Wolfe also thanked Bill Blades for what he had done for Coppell in the
past. Councilman Morton moved to direct staff to prepare a resolution from the
City for the January 28 Council Meeting recognizing the contribution made by the
Baptist Foundation in the acquisition and development of Grapevine Springs Park
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion.
The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 10 A. Catellus and the Coppell Gateway P.I.D. Advisory Board will
present an update on P.I.D. activities, progress, Financial
Plan, and Service Plan/Assessment Plan.
B. Acceptance of Coppell Gateway P.I.D. Financial Plan and
Service Plan/Assessment Plan.
C. Approval for the Coppell Gateway P.I.D. to issue Revenue Bonds
in an amount "not to exceed" $5,000,000.
Item 10-A:
Presentations were made by Weldon Davis, Regional Vice President at Catellus;
Doug Stimpson, Corporate Vice President of Finance at Catellus; Tim Romer,
Assessment District Specialist representing the Public Finance Group at Merrill
Lynch, underwriter of the issuance of these bonds; and Robert Randolph, Attorney
with the law firm of Benson & Elkins, representing Bond Counsel and Tax Counsel.
Also recognized were Paul W. Phy representing Developer Counsel; and Mr. Peter
Miller with Public Finance Management, a financial advisory group. The PID
Advisory Board nominated by the City Council were Mayor Pro Tem Bill Smothermon,
Councilman David Thomas, City Manager Alan Ratliff, Wayland Threadgill of
Catellus, and Weldon Davis of Catellus. Discussion followed.
Item 10-B:
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve item 10-B, to accept the Coppell
Gateway P.I.D. Financial Plan and Service Plan/Assessment Plan as contained in
the document submitted, with the following specifics to be re-emphasized:
1) there will be a container within the documents that Catellus and subsequent
purchasers from Catellus will waive their rights of redemption should foreclosure
become necessary, 2) that there will be a 10% escrow fund placed with the bonds,
3) that the city receive a written corporate affirmation of their obligation to
remain liable on the debt created by these bonds, 4) that the city adopt as part
of the selling of these bonds, the recommendations found in Mr. London's letter
dated December 24, 1991 to whit the bonds will be sold only to "sophisticated
institutional investors", 5) an investment letter will be received from each
purchaser, 6) the City along with its advisors will review all the offering
documents prior to their release, and 7) that the underwriter will engage proper
underwriter's counsel to provide disclosure language for the official statement,
and 8) that Catellus will keep the signed agreement that they will remain liable
for the assessments. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Cowman,
Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and Councilman Morton voting
against the motion.
Item 10-C:
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve item 10-C, for the Coppell Gateway
P.I.D. to issue revenue bonds in an amount "not to exceed" $5,000,000 with the
provisions that they comply with all parts of the prior motion. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of
the motion, and Councilman Morton voting against the motion.
Item 11 Consideration and approval of paying a citizen's claim for vehicle
damage in the amount of $393.31 as requested by Jackie Spratt.
Councilman Morton moved to approve paying the citizen's claim for vehicle damage
in the amount of $393.31 as requested by Jackie Spratt. Councilman Weaver
seconded the motion. The 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 12 Discussion and consideration of approving an ordinance abandoning in
favor of the abutting property owner or owners a portion of the use
and privilege of passage in an existing ten foot utility easement
between 327 and 331 Spanish Moss as to limit future use of the
easement for electrical utility use only; providing that such
abandonment shall be the interest which the City may legally and
lawfully abandon; reserving within said easement area the right of
any public utility company presently maintaining a use within the
easement; providing that said ordinance may be recorded with the
County Clerk of Dallas County, Texas, and providing an effective
date; ratifying the agreement for services for the new easement; and
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authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Ordinance Number 92-536 as read,
abandoning in favor of the abutting property owner or owners a portion of the use
and privilege of passage in an existing ten foot utility easement between 327 and
331 Spanish Moss as to limit future use of the easement for electrical utility
use only; providing that such abandonment shall be the interest which the City
may legally and lawfully abandon; reserving within said easement area the right
of any public utility company presently maintaining a use within the easement;
providing that said ordinance may be recorded with the County Clerk of Dallas
County, Texas, and providing an effective date; ratifying the agreement for
services for the new easement; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The 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 13 Discussion and consideration of approving Traffic Light
Synchronization (TLS) Grant Agreement for contract amount of
$64,257.80 ($48,205.00 from state oil overcharge funds and
$16,052.80 local share) and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve item #13 as read, approval of Traffic
Light Synchronization (TLS) Grant Agreement for contract amount of $64,257.80
($48,205.00 from state oil overcharge funds and $16,052.80 local share) and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas, Morton,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and Councilman Weaver
voting against the motion.
Item 14 Consideration of a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas, determining the necessity of acquiring a permanent
easement and a temporary easement for the construction of a sewer
trunk main in and through Lots 8 & 9, Block F, Northlake Woodlands
No. 12, City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, commonly known as 768
and 764 Crest View Court, Coppell, Texas.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to direct staff to proceed with negotiations with
the landowner in conjunction with instructions given to Executive Session, and
approve Resolution #011492.1 determining the necessity of acquiring a permanent
easement and a temporary easement for the construction of a sewer trunk main in
and through Lots 8 & 9, Block F, Northlake Woodlands No. 12, City of Coppell,
Dallas County, Texas, commonly known as 768 and 764 Crest View Court, Coppell,
Texas. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The 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 15 Discussion and consideration of consensus approval of draft
personnel policy statements.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon sought clarification of the Tuition Reimbursement
Policy, section 1.01 and suggested that it be changed from "...all regular full-
time employees who have completed their probationary period for new hires with
the City..." to "...all regular full-time employees who have completed their
initial probationary period with the City..." Discussion followed. It was noted
that the Tuition Reimbursement Policy, section 1.02.A. states "Courses taken must
be job-related and must be a requirement of an official degree plan." The
possibility of changing the word "and" to "and/or" or "or" was discussed. No
changes were made at this time. The policy on Political Activity was discussed.
Council consensus was for staff to proceed with further work on the draft
statements.
Item 16 Discussion and consideration of approval of policies and procedures
on the following:
A. Discipline
B. Recruitment/Selection/Promotion
Mr. Bowman stated that the City Manager had sent these two policies out for
employee comments, and then presented some the those comments: Regarding 7.02.J
an employee indicated an opinion that any employee that is given time off without
pay should have the right of appeal of that decision; the current policy said
they had the right of appeal of anything over a three day suspension. Regarding
7.02.E an employee indicated an opinion that legal counsel should be allowed at
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the request of the employee in disciplinary conference. Regarding 7.04 an
employee indicated an opinion that at the request of the employee the
disciplinary appeals hearings should be open to the public.
Mr. Ratliff expressed that he wished to respond to these employees' comments from
management point of view. Concerning open hearings, it is the City's opinion
that personnel matters are between the City of Coppell and management as their
employer to resolve and discuss those matters and hear evidence. At the first
conference, the "disciplinary conference" between the supervisor and the
employee, the employee has the opportunity to know what rules have been violated
and to have an opportunity to explain the circumstances or reasons for the
violation, and to present information to the supervisor. At the appeals hearing
the employee has the opportunity to have legal representation at the hearing and
to bring witnesses forward; the supervisors, directors or chiefs are all in
attendance, and any evidence or information is presented as to why the decision
on disciplinary action should be different from that originally rendered. To
make that an open meeting would create havoc, potentially embarrass the
employees, and could be damaging to other employees. The City's goal is to be
as fair and impartial as we can in the hearings and to have a non-political forum
for making those decisions. In regard to legal counsel at the disciplinary
conference, the supervisor and the employee need to have an opportunity to talk
face to face. To bring in a legal entity further complicates that process of
communication and could be a more costly drawn out affair. Legal counsel is
permitted at the next step which is the appeal. Regarding the right of appeal
of any decision or disciplinary action, if we are removing or taking away
significant property rights or the right to employment, we want the employee to
have the right to appeal, but on fairly minor infractions such as three days or
less suspension which is what is now being recommended in this policy, we think
that, on down to reprimands, would present a very expensive burden for the
community.
Following discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to approve the discipline
policy, in draft form, subject to legal opinion and approval. Councilman Cowman
seconded the motion. Following further discussion, the motion was amended to
change the word "shall" to "must" in 7.04-D the sentence now stating, "If the
City Manager elects not to follow the majority recommendation of the Disciplinary
Advisory Appeals Board, a report must be submitted to the City Council providing
the rationale and information related to the decision." Councilman Robertson and
Councilman Cowman approved the amendment as stated. Following further
discussion, the motion was amended to include an effective date of after final
legal review and approval of a complete personnel policy submitted in its
entirety, scheduled to be on agenda in first meeting of February. The motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Discussion followed on recruitment/selection and promotion concerning internal
posting.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to forward the recruitment promotion selection
policy to legal counsel for legal review and for it to be returned and become
effective with the rest of the policy manual which is to come to back to Council
the first meeting in February. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Later in the meeting, further discussion was held on bringing the completed
personnel policies forward to Council. Mayor Wolfe requested the City Manager
to inform the Council at the January 28th meeting if it appeared that staff would
not be able to meet the deadline of the first meeting in February for bringing
these policies ~orward.
Item 17 Consideration and approval for agreement designating MCI as the City
of Coppell's long distance service carrier and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
Councilman Morton moved to approve the agreement designating MCI as the City of
Coppell's long distance service carrier and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The 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 18 Mayor's Report
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A. Billie Sparlin, representing the Coppell Chamber of Commerce, presented
the Christmas Spirit Awards for home decorations. Approximately 90% of
homes were decorated. Winners of the first place award were Mr. & Mrs.
Marney Snow of 610 Meadowview. This was the second year that this home
won and it was to be placed in the Hall of Fame along with Michael Dupey's
home. Second place went to Mr. & Mrs. John Robinson at 569 Rolling Hills,
and third place went to Mr. & Mrs. Jason Chaffin at 602 Christie Lane.
B. Mayor Wolfe announced that a Public Hearing was scheduled for Cable TV for
Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Mayor Wolfe reported in a press release to the newspapers: The City, the
Mayor, individual council members, the City Manager, and the Deputy Fire
Chief have been sued by present and former members of the City of Coppell
Fire Department who are associated with Local No. 3178 of the
International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO-CLC. The Plaintiffs
allege a number of tort claims in the lawsuit. Specifically, they claim
that they were illegally terminated and/or disciplined by the City because
of their membership in the union. The City and the other Defendants
emphatically deny each of the claims asserted by the Plaintiffs. The City
has not engaged in any wrongdoing against the Plaintiffs. To the
contrary, the City has treated Plaintiffs fairly and appropriately. The
City sought legal advice from a labor relations attorney during the events
in question to ensure that the Plaintiffs were treated fairly under the
law. Specifically, the Plaintiffs were provided a full hearing concerning
the discharge and discipline actions taken against them. This hearing was
presided over by a citizens' review panel, and those citizens approved the
actions taken by the City. As a result, the City intends to vigorously
defend this suit. Because the Mayor, the individual council members, the
City Manager, and the Deputy Fire Chief are named defendants in the suit,
no further comment will be forthcoming.
D. Happy Birthday to David Thomas who turned 40 last Thursday.
E. Mayor Wolfe announced that he would be out of town for the January 28th
meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon would act as Mayor at the Council
meeting.
F. Mayor Wolfe announced that the School Board can meet on February 17th for
a joint City - School Board Meeting. The items to be discussed included
1) traffic concerns around schools including crossing guards, 2) general
discussion about school sites, YMCA playgrounds, etc., 3) the periodical
Texas Government Today, 4) the summer recreation programs, tennis courts,
etc., and 5) the status of the Robin Hood Program, and future tax breaks.
G. Councilman Morton announced that he had been asked to serve on the
Personnel Committee of the Texas Municipal League. He requested that
Mr. Ratliff send a confirmation to TML.
H. Councilman Morton inquired of staff whether an announcement by FCC
regarding reallocation of microwave band would affect Coppell.
I. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon announced that the North West Dallas Flood
Control District has filed an application to file bankruptcy under
Chapter 9. The Water Commission Hearing will be on January 29, letters
may be submitted to Public Interest Counsel for TWC.
J. Councilman Thomas expressed appreciation to Councilman Morton and
Councilman Robertson and Staff for their efforts they put into the
personnel policies.
K. City Attorney Larry Jackson reported that he had had an opportunity to
review the State Statute that had been brought forward by Mr. Pettijohn,
stating that the personnel policy was in violation of state law.
Mr. Jackson reported that Mr. Pettijohn had referred to a section of the
Open Meetings Act which applied to governmental bodies; and a board such
as the Appeals Board would not fall within that definition of a
governmental body, so that provision that was raised would not be
applicable.
Item 19 Liaison Reports
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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
Councilman Thomas reported that the Historical Committee had met the
previous night, working on boundaries for the overlay for the zoning for
the historical district and will present this information to City Council
in March. They were appointing a formal committee to review this.
D ) DCAD
There was no report at this time.
E) ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
There was no report at this time.
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
There was no report at this time.
J) NCTCOG
There was no report at this time.
K) PARK
~ Councilman Thomas reported for the Park Board. He stated that February 3
was the design date when the Robert Leathers group would be meeting with
the children in the schools to get ideas for the design for the community
park, some other meetings were forthcoming, contributions were coming in,
everyone still very positive and excited about it.
L) RECYCLING COMMITTEE
Councilman Weaver announced that the Recycling Committee had a successful
Christmas tree shredding program, mulching over 1,000 trees. He expressed
appreciation to the Parks Department, Dennis Slayton, Rick Wieland and
then requested a formal letter of appreciation signed by Mayor Wolfe to
Texas Waste Management and another to Lambert's nursery for providing the
shredder and manpower.
M) SCHOOL
There was no report at this time.
N) YMCA
Councilman Robertson reported for the YMCA that the downtown Coppell
property fell through so they are without a home again, and reapproaching
Georgetown.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20 A. Consideration of approving an escrow agreement with
Everfine/Gateway Partnership for Sandy Lake Road improvement,
for Pecan Ridge Estates, in the amount of $120,372.26 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consideration of approving the final acceptance of Oak Trail
drainage improvement project, and the final payment (No. 3) in
the amount of $10,656.68.
C. To consider an ordinance for Case #ZC-530 to change the zoning
designation from (LI) Light Industrial) to (HC) Highway
Commercial, on a parcel of land located at the southeast
corner of Coppell Road and S.H. 121, at the request of E-
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Systems and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. To consider an ordinance for Case #PD-115, to change the
zoning designation from (C) Commercial to (PD-SF-7) Planned
Development Single-Family-7, on a parcel of land located
approximately 1,000 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, and 300
feet west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Siepiela
Interests, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of a final plat for Chautaugua
Place Addition, located at the intersection of Bethel School
Road and Harris Road, along the west side of Harris Road, at
the request of Matthews Investments.
F. Consideration of formal acceptance of the Ballfield Lighting
Improvements Project at Andrew Brown Park and the final
payment to George/McKenna Electric, in the amount of
$3,949.55, including the release of all retainage.
G. Consideration for approval of an agreement between the City
and George Shrader to represent the City in the negotiation
for and acquisition of certain easements along Grapevine Creek
in the City of Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval to extend the engagement for Audit
Services with Weaver and Tidwell, Certified Public
Accountants, for an additional three years and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
I. Consideration and acceptance of the audited Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 1991.
J. Consideration for approval of an ordinance allowing AT&T to
use the right of way for a fiber optics transmission line and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Weaver requested that Item 20E be pulled. Councilman Morton moved to
approve Items 20A, 20B, 20C carrying Ordinance # 91500-A04, 20D carrying
Ordinance ~ 91500-A-5, 2OF, 20G, 20H, 20I, and 20J carrying Ordinance ~92537.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The 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 20E was considered separately. Director of Planning and Community Services,
Gary Sieb made a presentation recommending approval of the plat with the
following eight conditions with which the applicant was in agreement: 1) The
houses will contain at least a minimum of 1800 square feet, 2) Lots 15 to 20 in
Block "A" must show frontage on Dakota, 3) The Maintenance Agreement for common
areas will have to be provided, 4) The Final Plat will not be executed until the
Harris Road plans have been approved by the City Engineer, 5) Development fees
must be paid prior to plat filing, 6) The Harris Road right of way will have to
be resolved, 7) The street elevations as proposed by the Engineer appear to be
adequate, and 8) A water line easement between Lots 14 and 15, Block A is to be
removed before the plat is submitted for final signatures. Discussion followed.
Councilman Morton moved to approve the final plat for Chautaugua Place Addition,
subject to the eight conditions outlined by staff located at the intersection of
Bethel School Road and Harris Road along the west side of Harris Road. Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion concerning the
negotiating position of the City with respect to agreements
involving interests in land and the value of real property.
1. Lots 8 & 9, Block F, Northlake Woodlands No. 12
2. Sale of property to Catellus
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent Resolution
Number 83, discussion with City Attorney concerning matter
involving privileged communications between attorney and
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client.
1. Coppell Gateway P.I.D.
2. Northwest Flood Control District
3. Spratt-claim for vehicle damage
4. D/FW Airport Expansion
5. Fox and Jacobs agreement concerning Kaye Street
6. Lawsuit-Baird, Burns, Dobecka vs. City of Coppell
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning
personnel.
1. Planning Commission
2. Contract with George Shrader
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Adjournment
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary