CM 1992-03-24 MINUTES OF March 24, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called
Session on Tuesday, March 24, 1992 at 7:00 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
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman (late arrival)
John Nelson, Councilman
Councilman Morton was not present for the meeting. Councilman
Cowman was present for the Executive Session; however, due to a
prior commitment, had to leave the meeting before the open session
convened. 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. Deforest Drainage Issue
2. Drainage Projects
3. Street Sign Presentation
4. Miscellaneous Funding for Projects
5. Compensation/Pay Plan Study
6. General discussion of agenda items
Item 3 Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon 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 (f), discussion
concerning the negotiating position of the City
with respect to agreements involving interests in
land and the value of real property.
1. Grapevine Trunk Sewer Line
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. Texas Waste Management Contract
2. Dallas Housing Agreement
3. Scott L. Baird vs. City of Coppell
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. City Manager's evaluation
2. Historical Committee Appointments
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:06 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 6:29 p.m. and opened the public session.
Councilman Robertson arrived during the executive session.
Councilman Cowman left during the executive session due to a prior
commitment.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 6 Approval of Minutes: March 10, 1992
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the minutes of March 10,
1992 as submitted. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7 Citizen's Appearances
There were no citizens who wished to speak at this time.
Item 8 Swearing in of Ms. Amy Smith as an alternate member of
the Park and Recreation Board.
Mayor Wolfe swore in Ms. Amy Smith as an alternate member of the
Park and Recreation Board.
Item 9 Consideration and appointment of members to the Coppell
Historic Preservation Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to appoint the following members for
the specified terms: Michael Cogburn, Architect - one year term;
Foy Layton, Real Estate Broker - one year term; Stan Keeton,
Attorney - two year term; Wheeles Wilson, Property Owner - one year
term; and Wendy Webster, Member of Coppell Historic Society - two
year term.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to appoint the members, as
presented, to the Coppell Historic Preservation Commission.
Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10 Consideration and approval of an agreement with Waters
Consulting Group to provide consulting services up to the
amount of $4,000.00 for a Compensation/Classification
Plan Study and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve an agreement with Waters
Consulting Group to provide consulting services up to the amount of
$4,000.00 for a Compensation/Classification Plan Study. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11 Consideration and approval to allow the City Manager to
negotiate with Texas Waste Management and amend the
present contract to provide for 2xl service year round
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
John Gustafson of Texas Waste Management made a presentation to the
Council. Mr. Gustafson announced that postcards will be mailed on
Wednesday, March 25, 1992 and that the newspapers and cable
television have also been notified to inform the citizens of 2xl
service.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to authorize the City Manger to
negotiate with Texas Waste Management and amend the present
contract to provide for 2xl service year round. Councilman Weaver
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12 Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe reminded all that the Coppell Trade Fair is
Saturday, March 28, 1992.
B. Mayor Wolfe asked if there was a letter on the Paragon Cable
Rate increase. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon reported that there
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will be a letter going out to Council Members this week.
C. Councilman Nelson announced that Coppell Community Theater
will be holding a Reader's Theater in the Council Chambers
Friday and Saturday, March 28th, and 29th and Friday and
Saturday, April 4th and 5th. The cost is $8.00.
D. Councilman Weaver requested that staff prepare a press release
in regard to the change in service for garbage pick up year
round and the rate change.
E. Councilman Weaver (for Councilman Cowman) asked about the
status of the No Parking signs to be placed on MacArthur and
asked when that will come forward.
F. Councilman Robertson announced that the YMCA had the first
executive board meeting and will be coming up with finance and
procurement committees. Opening is still scheduled for April
1, 1992.
Item 13 Liaison Reports
A. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon stated that it was the consensus of
the PID Advisory Committee to schedule a City Council Meeting
for March 31st. Also, the Finance Committee met this
afternoon and will be bringing before the council the Water &
Sewer Rate study on the 14th of April.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 14 A. Discussion, consideration and approval to file
delinquent property tax suits to enforce collection
on Real and Business Personal Property accounts
with an outstanding balance.
B. Consideration and approval of a resolution granting
the Coppell Utility District (MUD) approval to
annex a 9.9956 acre tract of land situated in the
S.B. Henderson Survey, Abstract No. 629 in the City
of Coppell as requested by the owner of the
property, Frank Bamburg.
C. Consideration for approval of a contract between
Dallas County and the City for asphalt overlays to
Christi Lane, Howell Drive and Bullock Drive in the
amount of $20,987.78 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
D. Consideration for award of a bid allowing for the
performance of the necessary drainage improvements
on Howell and Bullock in the amount of $52,725.00
to Gregory Equipment Co., Inc. and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration for award of bid to Advanced Pavement
Marking, Inc. for contract of pavement markings of
local streets in the amount of $20,600.00 and
miscellaneous markings at $0.75 per linear foot,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consideration and approval to authorize the
expenditure of $18,385.00 to provide for additional
construction of the parking lot at Andrew Brown
Park.
G. Consideration and approval of a contract to sell
property on Freeport Parkway to Catellus
Development Corporation for which Council approved
sale price of $22,034.00 and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
H. Rejection of bids for the construction of the fire
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administration building due to insufficient
response.
I. Consideration, discussion, and acceptance of a
resolution recognizing May 1 through May 3rd as
Coppell Celebrates...the Arts! weekend and waiving
fees, permits, application charges and other City
requirements, normally necessitated by permanent
installations.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 14A
through 14I with agenda Item 14B carrying Resolution number
032492.1 and Item 14I carrying Resolution number 032492.2.
Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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. Grapevine Trunk Sewer Line
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. Texas Waste Management Contract
2. Dallas Housing Agreement
3. Scott L. Baird vs. City of Coppell
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. City Manager's evaluation
2. Historical Committee Appointments
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 7:18 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 8:38 p.m. and opened the public session.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
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