CM 1992-02-11 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called
Session on Tuesday, February 11, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas. The following members were present:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Bill Smothermon, Mayor Pro Tem (late arrival)
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.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 1 Call to order
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order.
Item 2 Work Session 1. Personnel Policy
2. Remodeling of Town Center
3. All-Way Stop Warrant Study
4. Mesa Design Group
5. General discussion of agenda items
Item 3 Invocation
Councilman Nelson 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. Roy Brock, Lot 8&9, Block F, Northlake
Woodlands #12
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. D/FW Airport Expansion
2. Legal position of City Council concerning
Univest Agreement
3.Thompson Agreement
4.Road Assessments
5.Contract with George Shrader
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge
2. Economic Development Board appointments
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:04 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive session at 6:06 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon arrived
during Executive Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 6 Approval of Minutes: January 28, 1992
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the minutes of
January 28, 1992 as presented. 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.
Item 7 Citizen's Appearances
Susan Safronoff of 534 Meadowview expressed concern regarding
medicare payments for senior citizens.
Walter Pettijohn on 525 Oak Grove Road expressed concerns regarding
a barbed-wire fence in a park on Bethel Road, red brick pavers on
Thweatt Road, and a ditch on Coppell Road.
Item 8 Considerations of accepting the recommendations contained
in the "All-Way Stop Warrant Study" as prepared by
Barton-Aschman & Associates and authorizing staff to
begin implementation.
Don Glenn of Barton Aschman made the presentation to the Council.
City Engineer Ken Griffin also made a presentation. Citizens who
spoke in favor of keeping all existing stop signs included Steve
Walhood of 208 Mockingbird, Mark Wisenbach of 129 Hill Drive,
Cheryl Kubic of 132 Mockingbird, Bob Elliott and Glennis Elliott
of 144 Mockingbird, Leslie Sherrill of 152 Mockingbird, and Steve
Cobb of 140 Mockingbird. A need was expressed for more law
enforcement in the area, and trucks that had been using Mockingbird
were also mentioned. It was requested by Council to divide the
question and consider the first four recommendations as one group
and consider the last three recommendations as a separate group.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to accept items 1, 2, 3, and 4 in
the proposed recommendations of the Barton Aschman "All-Way Stop
Warrant Study" and authorize staff to begin implementation. These
four items are as follows:
1) Heartz Road at Braewood Drive - Remove stop signs on the
Heartz Road approach,
2) Heartz Road/Vanbebber Drive - Remove stop signs on the Heartz
Road approach,
3) Heartz Road at Bethel School Road - Leave stop signs as they
are currently, and
4) Vanbebber Drive at Edgewood Drive - Remove stop signs on
Vanbebber Drive.
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.
Comments made by Council included that items 5, 6, and 7 in the
proposed recommendations could be tabled to provide an opportunity
for discussion in the joint meeting with the School Board on
February 17. The City Engineer was requested to meet with citizens
on Mockingbird, Staff was requested to check on truck traffic on
this road, and the Police Department should address concerns in
this area. Councilman Morton moved to tabl~ items 5, 6, and 7 in
the proposed recommendations of the Barton Aschman "All-Way Stop
Warrant Study" until March 10, 1992. These three items are as
follows:
5) Mockingbird Lane at Sparrow Lane - Remove stop signs on
Mockingbird Lane.
6) Mockingbird Lane at Cherrybark Drive - Leave stop signs as
they are currently, and
7) Mockingbird Lane at Oriole Lane - Remove stop signs on
Mockingbird Lane.
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
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motion.
Item 9 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
for Devonshire Addition, located along the east side of
Coppell Road, one-quarter mile south of Sandy Lake Road,
at the request of Carter and Burgess, Inc.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public
Hearing Open and asked for those persons who would like to speak in
favor of the proposal. There were none. He then asked for those
persons who would like to speak against the proposal. Again, there
were none. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing Closed.
Councilman Weaver moved to approve the replat for Devonshire
Addition, located along the east side of Coppell Road, one-quarter
mile south of Sandy Lake Road; as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission with a 30' front building setback on Lots 18, 23,
32, 37, & 46 of Block B, and a 25' front building setback on the
remaining lots. 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 10 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change, Case #S-1057, (Longbranch Country Club) from (A)
Agricultural to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special Use
Permit, for the purpose of operating a restaurant and
recreational activities, located along the north side of
Beltline Road, and along the west side of the Elm Fork of
the Trinity River at the request of Mr. Johnny Thompson.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Angelo Vaccaro of 215 North Moore Rd.
and representing the applicant Johnny Thompson, also made a
presentation. Mr. Vacarro stated that Mr. John Higgins (owner of
restaurant) had offered to put in the water line and absorb the
cost of approximately $20,000 rather than the city paying this
cost. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing Open and asked for
those persons who would like to speak in favor of the proposal.
There were none. He then asked for those persons who would like to
speak against the proposal. John Robinson of 2300 Stemmons
Freeway, Dallas, an 18-year resident of the City of Coppell, made
a presentation. Mr. Robinson is a member of a corporate group
which has recently purchased the property at 1849 Beltline Road,
known as the currently existing Longbranch which will soon be
renamed Lone Star Country Club and will involve additional
development. Mr. Robinson expressed concerns with liability,
traffic patterns, pedestrian traffic across Beltline, lighting, the
railroad crossing, security, and the redevelopment of an area of
land in the flood plain. Ralph Priebe of 624 Villawood voiced
opposition due to the location, traffic, and pedestrian traffic.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing Closed. Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon moved to approve zoning change, Case #S-1057,
(Longbranch Country Club) from (A) Agricultural to (LI.SUP) Light
Industrial Special Use Permit, for the purpose of operating a
restaurant and recreational activities, located along the north
side of Beltline Road, and along the west side of the Elm Fork of
the Trinity River; with the following conditions: 1) applicant
will provide a flashing light as proposed on westbound beltline
east of the entrance to the property, 2) applicant will provide
flashing overhead lights both east and west-bound at the entrance
to the property at the intersection of Beltline and Ledbetter,
3) applicant will provide a security patrol during peak use periods
of the property, 4) applicant will provide a minimum 8' security
fence, 5) applicant will provide a traffic light when warranted at
the applicants expense, 6) said traffic light will be provided as
determined by City Staff, at the applicant's expense; and
7) applicant will provide a street light(s) at the entrance to the
property. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion, and Councilman Thomas voting against the motion.
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Item 11 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat for
Thompson East Addition, (Longbranch Country Club),
located along the north side of Beltline Road, and along
the west side of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, at
the request of Mr. Johnny Thompson.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Council asked that applicant be
responsible for all maintenance and liability for the railroad
crossing. Michael Daum of 900 Ogden St., Cockrell Hill, Surveyor
representing the applicant, spoke concerning the railroad crossing.
Mr. Daum stated that all land is in the City of Coppell and that
the crossing will remain a private road and that the owner will
assume maintenance and liability. The applicant will make all
requests for approval from DART. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to
approve the preliminary plat for Thompson East Addition,
(Longbranch Country Club), located along the north side of Beltline
Road, and along the west side of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River;
with the same conditions as item 10 above, and that 1) the
telephone pole at the entrance be removed, 2) a note be placed on
the plat stating that the City has no responsibility for liability,
maintenance, or seeking approval through DART and/or the Southern
Pacific Railroad for the road access, and 3) that this remain a
private drive and the applicant be responsible for any cost
associated with improving the access across the railroad right-of-
way. Councilman Cowman seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton,
Cowman, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and
Councilman Thomas voting against the motion.
Item 12 Consideration and approval of a secondary plat
(preliminary and final) for the Coppell Fire and Building
Administration Addition, located at the Southwest corner
of the intersection of Coppell Road and Southwestern
Boulevard, at the request of the City of Coppell.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the secondary plat
(preliminary and final) for the Coppell Fire and Building
Administration Addition, located at the Southwest corner of the
intersection of Coppell Road and Southwestern Boulevard.
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 consensus approval of
draft personnel policy statements.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff requested that vacation and sick leave
policies be held until February 25, 1992 for further review of
fiscal considerations. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved for
consensus approval of the draft personnel policy statements on
nepotism, equal employment and holidays, and tabled consideration
of vacation and sick leave personnel policy statements until
February 25, 1992. 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.
Item 14 Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe announced that Students in Government, 8th grade
will be coming before Council on March 10, 1992.
B. Mayor Wolfe announced that there will be a joint City
Council/Coppell Independent School District meeting on
February 17, 1992 at the High School Commons Area.
C. Mayor Wolfe announced that our new Congressman Joe Barton,
District 6, representing our new Election precinct 1168 will
be in town at 7:30 at 309 Fairhaven at Patty Garry's house on
February 17, 1992.
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D. Mayor Wolfe announced the resignation of Joe Shirley from the
Park Board, and stated that the vacancy will be filled with
one of the alternates.
E. Mayor Wolfe announced that the state civil service election
voter turnout numbers for January 18, 1992 were 27% for
neighborhoods 10 yrs and older, 42% for neighborhoods 3-9
years of age, and 32% for neighborhoods less than 3 years of
age.
F. Mayor Wolfe announced that the $500.00 donation to Coppell
Celebrates was turned down by the Economic and Development
Board, and requested that staff look for an alternate source
of funds, then bring this item under the Consent Agenda on
February 25, 1992.
G. Mayor Wolfe announced that he had received phone calls
regarding request of the use of the Council Chambers by
private groups. Staff was requested to contact the newspaper
regarding the incorrect statement that the Coppell Community
Theater had been designated a quasi-official body.
H. Councilman Thomas announced that the donkey basketball game
was a success.
I. Councilman Cowman requested status of putting the City of
Coppell logo on street signs at major intersections.
J. Councilman Cowman requested status of the MacArthur/Sandy Lake
street parking situation.
K. Councilman Robertson announced that the YMCA had kicked off
their sustaining drive the previous week with a goal of
$23,000.00; at kickoff they had raised 54% of the goal, and as
of this announcement had raised 87% with two weeks remaining.
L. Councilman Robertson announced that he had received complaints
on ticketing for parking on the wrong side of the road in the
construction areas of Pecan Hollow and Park Place.
M. Councilman Morton asked if the City would be participating in
the Youth Study Planning Council referred to in the letter
from Lee Jackson. Councilman Robertson agreed to serve.
Item 15 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
Councilman Thomas reported that clearing had started in
Grapevine Springs. Fences resulting from the surveys
separated two areas of historical rockwork and flumes that
were outside the park. The county was being approached.
Councilman Thomas also announced that an article would be in
the newspaper requesting citizens to apply for the five
positions to serve the specific disciplines on the standing
committee.
D) DCAD
There was no report at this time.
E) ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Councilman Morton reported that the Economic Business
Development Board had met, and discussed and approved an
agreement between the Coppell Chamber and the City of Coppell
Economic Business Development Board for services so we should
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start seeing some activity now and some funding now going to
the Chamber. They are also in the process of developing a
mission statement. A rough draft should be brought forward
for the board to consider. Kay Tiller put out a "media alert"
about the donkey basketball which was delivered to the Dallas
Morning News, WFAA, KRLD, and the news directors of Channels
4, 5, 11. In addition, immediate release property values,
especially residential values, have soared in Coppell.
F) FINANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon reported that the Finance Committee
would meet sometime before the 25th.
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 ABSOPRTION
There was no report at this time.
J) NCTCOG
There was no report at this time.
K) PARK
Councilman Thomas reported that the Park Board meeting of
February 10, 1992 was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
L) RECYCLING COMMITTEE
There was no report at this time.
M) SCHOOL
There was no report at this time.
N) PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
There was no report at this time.
Councilman Morton announced that there had been a meeting of the
Metrocrest Area Fund of the Community Fund of Texas. They were
looking at the possibility of issuing an affinity card which will
be issued as a credit card and benefit all the cities in the
metrocrest area. For every charge on the card a certain amount of
money would go back to the City in which the charge was made.
They've just started looking into this.
Councilman Morton reported that Dan Casey of the Texas Association
of School Boards had made a presentation at the meeting of the
Legislative Board of the Metrocrest Chamber.
Councilman Morton reported that the Industrial Development Task
Force met on Saturday February 10th.
Councilman Morton reported that at the Office on Aging meeting, it
was reported that Coppell is rapidly growing in the senior citizens
area, now with more households than Addison. There are 175 on the
mailing list, and they have located 20-25 more that may be
eligible. The Office on Aging will get a booth at the Coppell
Chamber Community Business Fair coming up.
Councilman Robertson requested that an item be placed on the agenda
of the Council/School joint meeting to discuss the possibilities of
the City/School and Economic Development Board and/or Chamber
having a meeting on a quarterly basis and inviting newcomers to
Coppell to meet. The purpose of this joint meeting would be to
introduce new citizens to the businesses in Coppell and answer any
questions they may have about the School or City Council.
Mayor Wolfe obtained consensus of Council to appoint Danny Watson
to the Park Board. Councilman Robertson requested that this appear
on the agenda of February 25, 1992 along with aceptance of the
resignation from Jay Shirley.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item 16 A. Consider approval of a Resolution adopting an order
calling an election for Municipal Officers to be
held on Saturday, May 2, 1992 and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
B. Consideration and approval of an agreement for
Harris Road (extension) between Matthews
Investment, H.T. Ardinger and the City of Coppell,
located south of the Bethel School Road and Harris
Road intersection, and north of Bethel Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of a final plat for Sand
Point Estates Addition, located along Sandy Lake
Road, east of Heartz Road, and west of Lodge Road,
at the request of CCM Engineering.
D. Consideration and approval of a final plat for
Waterside Estates Addition, Phase II, located along
the north side of Parkway Boulevard, and west of
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey and
Associates.
E. To consider approval of an ordinance for Case
#PD-114, to change the zoning designation from
(MF-1) Multi-Family-1 and (R) Retail, to (PD-SF)
Planned Development Single-Family, on a parcel of
land located south of Sandy Lake Road, and west of
the T.U. Electric easement, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
F. To consider approval of an ordinance for Case
#PD-118 (Riverchase Estates), to change the zoning
designation from (SF-9) Single-Family-9, to
(PD-SF-9) Planned Development Single-Family-9, on a
parcel of land located approximately 2,110 feet
south of Sandy Lake Road, along the west side of
Riverchase Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
G. Consideration and acceptance and approval of the
final payment in the amount of $5,079.26 to Sig-Op
Systems, Inc. for the traffic signals at Denton
Tap/Bethel Road intersection.
H. Consideration and approval of awarding Bid No.
Q-1291-01 for Fire Department protective clothing
as follows:
(a) Award Items #1 and #2 in the total amount of
$6,900.00 to Koetter Fire Protection.
(b) Award Items #3, #4, #5, and #6 in the total
amount of $1,821.60 to Vallen Safety Supply
Company.
I. Consideration and approval of awarding Bid No.
Q-1291-03 Fire Department Fire Fighter uniforms as
follows:
(a) Award Items #1 and #3 in the total amount of
$5,069.00 to Cannon Uniforms, Inc.
(b) Award Item #2 in the total amount of $6,104.00
to Workrite Uniform Co.
J. (a) Consideration for awarding bids for the
purchase of trucks to Ted Arendale Ford in the
amount of $39,860.00.
(b) Consideration for awarding bids for the
purchase of trucks to Huffines Dodge in the
amount of $48,305.85.
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K. Consideration and approval to contract services to
provide planning and landscape architectural
services with Mesa Design Group, Inc. in the amount
of $99,960.00 for the initial phase of development
to the Coppell Community Park, located on the east
side of Denton Tap Road and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
L. Consideration of awarding bids from Goldthwaites of
Texas to purchase capital equipment for the Parks
and Recreation Division in the amount of
$10,604.00.
M. (a) Consideration for awarding a bid for the
purchase of crack seal equipment to Barnsco
Inc. in the amount of $21,943.00.
(b) Consideration for awarding a bid for the
purchase of a router to CRAFCO TEXAS, Inc. in
the amount of $6,800.00.
N. Consideration and approval of awarding a
contract for remodeling of Town Center in the
amount of $54,000.00 to Precise Results, Inc.
O. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for
a street name change from Bethel School Road,
to Harris Road, for that portion of roadway
located at the intersection of Harris Road and
Bethel School Road to Bethel Road, at the
request of Matthews Southwest Investments.
P. Discussion and consideration of appointing one
special member from the Coppell Independent School
District and one special member from the Coppell
Chamber of Commerce to the Economic and Business
Development Board.
Items 16-C, 16-D, 16-E, 16-F, 16-K, 16-N, and 16-P were pulled for
individual consideration.
Councilman Robertson moved to approve Items 16-A carrying
resolution # 021192.1, 16-B, 16-G, 16-H, 16-I, 16-J, 16-L, 16-M,
16-O carrying ordinance # 92539. 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 16-C:
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Frank Bamburg of 743 Kings Lane also
made a presentation expressing opposition to the pro-rata
assessment of road improvements, and to the sewer fee since he also
is required to pay MUD. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve
the item with the following stipulations as recommended by Planning
and Zoning to be incorporated on the face of the final plat:
1) waiver of maximum cul-de-sac length, 2) alleys deleted for
Lots 1, 12 and 13 of Block A, 3) provision of a five foot utility
easement along front of Lots 16 and 17 of Block A, 4) finished
floor elevation of 475.0 shown on Lots 2 and 3 of Block B, 5) all
development fees paid; and 6) escrow agreement be approved between
the developer and the City. 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 16-D:
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to the Council. Bill Anderson representing applicant
Dan Dowdy & Associates, also made a presentation. Councilman
Weaver moved to approve the item with the following conditions as
recommended by Planning and Zoning to be incorporated on the face
of the plat and the zoning designation being shown: 1) detailed
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plan on the final plat regarding landscaping; 2) 4 foot wrought
iron fence; 3) simplified statement as to homeowners dues to the
homeowners association; 4) that 50% of the houses which back up to
Greentree and Meadowglen Circle be single story homes, and that 25%
of the houses overall be single story; and 5) there be a 2100
square foot minimum house size. 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES 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.
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 10:05 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive session at 10:28 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon arrived
during Executive Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 16-E:
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon excused himself due to conflict of
interest and withdrew from Council at this time. Planning and
Community Services Director Gary Sieb discussed this item with the
Council. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the item. The motion
died for lack of a second. Councilman Weaver moved to deny
Item 16-E. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to
deny carried 4-2 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Cowman, and
Robertson voting in favor of the motion to deny; and Councilmen
Morton and Nelson voting against the motion. Mayor Wolfe stated
that he would like to be on record as strongly opposing the denial.
Item 16-F:
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon had withdrawn from Council at the
beginning of Item 16-E. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the
item 16-F carrying Ordinance 91500-A-7. Councilman Morton seconded
the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon returned to Council at this time.
Item 16-K:
Concerns were expressed by Council relating to some of the costs
submitted. Councilmen Robertson and Thomas were requested to
discuss the item with staff as Park Board Liaisons. Councilman
Robertson moved to table the item to 2-25-92. 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 16-N:
Councilman Nelson expressed concerns about cost in excess of
budgeted amount coming out of fund balance, and suggested that
these items should go through the Finance Committee before
consideration by Council. Councilman Nelson moved to table the
item to 2-25-92. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon 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. Councilman Morton voted against the motion.
Item 16-P:
Councilman Robertson moved to appoint Roy Brock from Coppell
Independent School District and Vicki Hart from the Coppell Chamber
of Commerce to the Economic and Business Development Board.
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.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
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