CM 1992-06-09 MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called
Session on Tuesday, June 9, 1992 at 6:00 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
Tom Morton, Councilman
Lanny Mayo, Councilman (late arrival)
Ron Robertson, Councilman
Jim Garrison, Councilman
Councilman Thomas was absent from the meeting. Councilman Lanny
Mayo arrived during executive session. Also present were city
Manager Alan D. Ratliff, Assistant City Secretary Linda Grau 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
a. Amendment of Weeds, Brush and Unwholesome Matter
articles in Code of Ordinances (Item #10)
b. Fire Administration Building (Consent B & C)
c. Employee Handbook Policies (Consent D)
d. 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 (e), Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
1. Johnny Thompson
2. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Disciplinary Appeal Advisory Board
The city Council convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Councilman Mayo arrived
during executive session. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:29 p.m. and opened the public session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 6 Approval of Minutes: May 26, 1992
May 27, 1992
June 3, 1992
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the minutes of May 26th,
May 27th, and June 3, 1992 as submitted. Councilman Robertson
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 7 Citizen's Appearances
Mayor Wolfe requested that those citizens who have appeared in
regard to Item 10 come before the Council during the discussion of
Item 10 in the order that they have registered. There were no
citizens who wished to speak in regard to any other item.
Item 8 Consider appointing a replacement as Council Liaison to the Park Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to appoint Lanny Mayo as Liaison to
the Park Board. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9 Status report on Kid Country, requested by Danny Watson.
Danny Watson of the Park Board made the presentation to inform the
Council of the need to raise $20,000 per month to be on line with
the architect for October. At present, $40,000 has been raised and
arrangements have been made for advertising through news media to
hopefully raise more donations. A volleyball tournament has been
scheduled at the Longbranch Country Club on Saturday, June 27, 1992
to raise additional monies. Mayor Wolfe suggested that this item
be brought before Council at a later date to discuss the
possibility of raising fees and presenting an ordinance to City
Council. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon suggested that it be considered
that the city might possibly match the donations dollar for dollar.
No action was required by the Council at this time.
Item 10 Consider an ordinance amending Article 9-8 Weeds, Brush
and Unwholesome Matter and Article 9-9 Anti-Litter of
Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Chief Phillips made a presentation to the Council. Chief Phillips
stated that after working in conjunction with Mr. Jim Shaw of
Highland Meadows Homeowners Association, he feels that they have
worked out an ordinance that meets with their approval to amend
Article 9-8-2 subsection B to require homeowners to maintain any
property that is adjacent to a street or alley right-of-way up to
the subdivision plat. Appearing in favor of amending the ordinance
was Jim Shaw of 180 Highland Meadow, President of Highland Meadows
Homeowners Association. Mr. Shaw stated that he preferred that the
city work with the individual homeowners involved instead of
involving the Homeowners Association.
Ms. Linda Millegan, of 124 Highland Meadow Circle, expressed her
concern of the Council being mislead by Mr. Shaw and asked that
this item be tabled to a further date. Mr. Michael Millegan of 124
Highland Meadow Circle requested that the ordinance be tabled and
stated his concerns to this ordinance. Phil Little of 132 Highland
Meadow stated that no vote was taken by homeowners but the
Association was in favor of property owners taking care of adjacent
property. Terry Norris of 128 Highland Meadow stated his concerns
and stated that he would like to see the Association maintain this
area. Mr. Norris requested that the item be tabled to a further
date.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, discussed
this item and answered questions from the Council. Following
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to amend Ordinance No.
92559 and insert "Except in those cases where the homeowners
association has agreed to take responsibility," before the words
"Individual homeowner" in Article 9-8-2 B. Councilman Weaver
seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton and Mayo voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmen Robertson and Garrison voting against
the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon revised his motion to approve the
ordinance with the stipulation that any action shall not take place
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within the Highland Meadows sub-division for 30 days. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change request, Case #S-1059, from (LI) Light Industrial
to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit, for the
operation of a Wendy's restaurant, located near the
southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline
Road, at the request of Prizm Architects.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and stated that all conditions have
been met. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked
if there were any citizens present to speak in favor of the
request. There being no citizens present to speak in favor of the
request, Mayor Wolfe asked if there were any citizens present to
speak in opposition of the request. There being no citizens who
wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing closed.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the
zoning change request, Case #S-1059, from (LI) Light Industrial to
(LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit, for the operation of
a Wendy's restaurant, located near the southwest corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, at the request of Prizm
Architects with the stipulation that 1) Cedar Elms be used in the
streetscape and 2) all parking areas be 180 square feet.
Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo,
Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
of Valley Ranch Plaza, Pads E, F and G, located near the
southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline
Road, at the request of Prizm Architects.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council and recommended approval. Mayor Wolfe
declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any
citizens present to speak in favor of the request. There being no
citizens present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor Wolfe
asked if there were any citizens present to speak in opposition of
the request. There being no citizens who wished to speak, Mayor
Wolfe declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Mayo moved to
approve the replat of Valley Ranch Plaza, Pads E, F and G, located
near the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road,
at the request of Prizm Architects. Councilman Robertson seconded
the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion.
Item 13 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change request, Case #PD-126 (Fountain Park Addition),
from (TH-i) Town House-l, to (PD-SF-7) Planned
Development Single-Family-7, located along the north side
of Sandy Lake Road, and approximately 836' west of
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Matthews Southwest
Investments.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and read the conditions as recommended
by Planning & Zoning Commission. Tim House, Matthews Southwest
Investments, also addressed the Council. Mayor Wolfe declared the
Public Hearing open and asked if there were any citizens present to
speak in favor of the request. There being no citizens present to
speak in favor of the request, Mayor Wolfe asked if there were any
citizens present to speak in opposition of the request. There
being no citizens who wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the
public hearing closed. Councilman Morton moved to approve the
zoning change request, Case #PD-126 (Fountain Park Addition), from
(TH-i) Town House-l, to (PD-SF-7) Planned Development Single-
Family-7, located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, and
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approximately 836' west of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Matthews Southwest Investments with the following conditions: 1)
with a maximum of 30 single-family residences, 2) the entrance
drive be made to line up with Sugarberry Drive in Lot 1, to the
west of the drive, 3) the entrance be as aesthetically pleasing as
possible, 4) that there be lighting and benches in the open space,
and the fountain be built if possible, 5) the minimum building side
yards be 6', and 6) there be a minimum 1800 square foot house size
as well as an 8½ X 11 sheet outlining that this is part of the
Lakes of Coppell Master Homeowners Association and there will be an
additional assessment on each property and at the time that this
notification is given the amount of assessment in effect at that
time shall be included, and this will be done at the time an
Earnest Money Contract is executed on each of the lots. Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-2 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Morton, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and
Mayo voting against the motion.
Item 14 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat of
Fountain Park Addition, located along the north side of
Sandy Lake Road, and approximately 836' west of MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of Matthews Southwest
Investments.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council recommending approval. Councilman
Robertson made the motion to approve a preliminary plat of Fountain
Park Addition, located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, and
approximately 836' west of MarArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Matthews Southwest Investments with the following conditions
approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission: 1) with a maximum of
30 single-family residences, 2) the entrance drive be make to line
up with Sugarberry Drive in Lot 1, to the west of the drive, 3) the
entrance be as aesthetically pleasing as possible, 4) that there be
lighting and benches in the open space, and the fountain be built
if possible, 5) the minimum building side yards be 6', 6) there be
a minimum 1800 square foot house size, and 7) that there be no
alleys as well as an 8% X 11 sheet outlining that this is part of
the Lakes of Coppell Master Homeowners Association and there will
be an additional assessment on each property and at the time that
this notification is given the amount of assessment in effect at
that time shall be included, and this will be done at the time an
Earnest Money Contract is executed on each of the lots. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and Mayo voting
against the motion.
Item 15 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change request, Case #PD-125, (Waters Edge Addition),
from (TH-i) Town House-l, to (PD-SF-7) Planned
Development Single-Family-7, located 664' north of Sandy
Lake Road along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at
the request of Matthews Southwest Investments.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation. Tim House, Matthews Southwest Investments, also
addressed the City Council. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing
open and asked if there were any citizens present to speak in favor
of the request. There being no citizens present to speak in favor
of the request, Mayor Wolfe asked if there were any citizens
present to speak in opposition of the request. There being no
citizens who wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the public
hearing closed. Following discussion, Councilman Robertson moved
to approve the zoning change request, Case #PD-125, (Waters Edge
Addition), from (TH-i) Town House-l, to (PD-SF-7) Planned
Development Single-Family-7, located 664' north of Sandy Lake Road
along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of
Matthews Southwest Investments as well as no common areas being
maintained by the City as well as an 8% X 11 sheet outlining that
this is part of the Lakes of Coppell Master Homeowners Association
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and there will be an additional assessment on each property and at
the time that this notification is given the amount of assessment
in effect at that time shall be~included, and this will be done at
the time an Earnest Money Contract is~xecuted on each of the lots.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion failed 2-4 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilman Morton voting in favor of
the motion and Councilmen Weaver, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison
voting against the motion. Following further discussion,
Councilman Weaver moved to deny without prejudice Item 15 Waters
Edge Addition. Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The motion
carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Mayo and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen
Morton and Robertson voting against the motion.
During the discussion of Item 19, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to
reconsider Items 15 & 16. (See Item 19)
RECONSIDER ITEM 15:
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve a
zoning change request, Case #PD-125, (Waters Edge Addition), from
(TH-l) Town House-l, to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, located 664' north
of Sandy Lake Road along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at
the request of Matthews Southwest Investments and accepting the
developers offer to deed restrict so that the lots must have a
minimum 70 foot width and that the southern ingress/egress point
shown on the plat to MacArthur Boulevard be closed. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Morton, Mayo and Robertson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and Garrison voting
against the motion.
Item 16 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat of
Waters Edge Addition, located 664' north of Sandy Lake
Road along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the
request of Matthews Southwest Investments.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council. Tim House, Matthews Southwest
Investments, also addressed the City Council. Following
discussion, Councilman Weaver moved to deny the preliminary plat of
Waters Edge Addition, located 664' north of Sandy Lake Road along
the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Matthews
Southwest Investments. Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Mayo and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Morton and Robertson voting against the motion.
During the discussion of Item 19, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to
reconsider Items 15 & 16. (See Item 19)
RECONSIDER ITEM 16:
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the preliminary plat of
Waters Edge Addition, located 664' north of Sandy Lake Road along
the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Matthews
Southwest Investments with the provision that all lots have a
minimum of 70 foot width and that Teal Lane be closed from access
to MacArthur Boulevard. Councilman Morton seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion
and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion.
Item 17 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change request, Case #ZC-538 (Parks of Coppell, Tracts I-
IV), from (TC & MF-2) Town Center and Multi-Family-2, to
(SF-7) Single Family -7, located at the southeast corner
of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz Road (Tract 1), the
northeast corner of Parkway Boulevard and Denton Tap Road
(Tract 2), the southwest corner of Denton Tap and Parkway
Boulevard (Tract 3), and northwest of the High School
Access Road and north of Parkway Boulevard (Tract 4), at
the request of Dan Dowdey and Associates.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council. Bill Anderson, of Dan Dowdey &
Associates, also addressed this item with the Council. Mayor Wolfe
declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any
citizens present to speak in favor of the request. There being no
citizens present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor Wolfe
asked if there were any citizens present to speak in opposition of
the request. There being no citizens who wished to speak, Mayor
Wolfe declared the public hearing closed.
Tract I:
Councilman Mayo moved to approve Tract 1 with the conditions of a
70 foot minimum width lots on straight lots volunteered in a deed
restriction by the applicant for Blocks A & B, the linear park
common area to be owned and maintained by the Homeowners
Association but with a pedestrian easement to be allowed with
egress/ingress. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
Tract II:
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve
Tract 2 with a minimum 8000 square foot lot with an average of 9000
square foot lot and a 70 foot minimum width on straight lots with
a requirement that homeowners be made aware of the future park
lighting to the north at the time of Earnest Money Contract.
Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo,
Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Tract III:
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to deny
without prejudice the requested zoning on Tract 3. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Tract IV:
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Tract 4 to be SF-12 on
perimeter lots facing the creek and SF-9 on all other lots.
Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo,
Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 18 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat of Parks
of Coppell, Tract I, located at the southeast corner of
Parkway Boulevard and Heartz Road, at the request of Dan
Dowdey and Associates.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Parks of Coppell, Tract I, located at the
southeast corner of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz Road, at the
request of Dan Dowdey and Associates with the stipulations that the
lots in Blocks A and B have an minimum 70 foot width, that the
Homeowners Association own and maintain the linear park, that a
pedestrian easement be given to the City that conforms with the
linear park, that the cement stabilization base be required along
the creek, that a constant level lake be provided with algae
control. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat of Parks
of Coppell, Tract II, located at the northeast corner of
Denton Tap Road and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of
Dan Dowdey and Associates.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council. Councilman Mayo moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Parks of Coppell, Tract II, located at the
northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Parkway Boulevard, at the
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request of Dan Dowdey and Associates with average lot being 9000
square foot, 70 foot lot width minimum straight lot, 8000 square
foot minimum lot size with, the following stipulations; 1) minimum
centerline radius of 200 f~t' 2) land adjacent to City Park on
north and east boundary not require an alley, 3) a minimum four
foot decorative metal fence with brick columns separate park land
from residential land, 4) homeowners association be formed to
maintain all common space and screening walls, 5) any other
conditions required of the City for proper development - sidewalk,
brick pavers, etc., and 6) cul-de-sac limited to 800 feet and the
deed restriction that the homeowners be made aware of the ball
field lighting to the north. Councilman Robertson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in
favor of the motion.
During discussion of Item 19 Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to
reconsider Items 15 & 16. Councilman Mayo seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion. (See Items 15 & 16)
Item 20 PUBLIC HEARING: To discuss and consider proposed text
changes to the existing zoning ordinance and directing
staff to prepare an ordinance incorporating the approved
changes.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and discussed amendments to the zoning
ordinance recommended by the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee:
a) elimination of SF-0 (Section 14)
b) HC district format change (Section 23)
c) parking setback reduction in LI (Section 26)
d) screening wall revisions (Section 33)
e) redraft of landscape regulations (Section 34)
f) revised accessory building regulations (Section 35)
g) modified glare and lighting standards (Section 36)
h) modification to Board of Adjustment activities (Section 41)
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there
were any citizens present to speak in favor of the request. There
being no citizens present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor
Wolfe asked if there were any citizens present to speak in
opposition of the request. There being no citizens who wished to
speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Item 20a, the elimination
of SF-0 zoning. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and
Councilman Morton voting against the motion. Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon moved to approve Item 20 b-h as read. Councilman Weaver
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 21 Discussion and consideration of establishing and
submitting a list of eligible citizens which may be
appointed by the City Manager to the Disciplinary Appeals
Advisory Board.
Councilman Morton moved to approve Michael Millegan, Mitch Reitman,
Keith Roberson, Amy Smith and Shari Guess be added to the list of
eligible citizens which may be appointed by the City Manager to the
Disciplinary Appeals Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 22 Mayor's Report
1. In regard to the Texas Municipal League memo, the Mayor
encouraged Councilmen Mayo and Garrison to attend.
2. Mayor Wolfe congratulated the Police Department on having the
DARE car at the Dallas Auto Show.
3. Mayor Wolfe announced a request from Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon,
that the Cable Review Board be postponed until the July 28,
1992 Council Meeting to allow time to gather their
information. Council consensus was to postpone.
4. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon has spoken with several contacts who
have been active in Texas Municipal League concerning Cable
Television and it has been recommended that we hire a
consultant. Notes are being gathered on that subject and
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon will keep the Council updated as
information develops.
5. Mayor Wolfe reminded Council about the upcoming Roast for
Councilmen Cowman and Nelson which is in the planning.
Councilman Robertson had no update at this time.
6. Numerous calls have been received in regard to the Ross Perot
truck parked at the vacant Stop-N-Go. No permit has been
issued for this activity and staff was asked to look into this
concern.
7. Mayor Wolfe gave a reminder of the July llth Employee
Appreciation Banquet. A letter will be forwarded to Council
with more information.
8. There was a memo in the information packet from Ken Griffin,
in regard to parking on Heartz Road. If there is no
opposition, this matter will be coming forward on the next
Council meeting.
9. There has been a request from the National Junior Honor
Society 13 year olds that they need to spend 30 hours in
volunteer work for the city. In checking with the library,
our volunteer program reads that volunteers must be 14 years
of age. Mr. Ratliff will investigate the options to reach
some agreement.
10. Mayor Wolfe asked if Councilman Robertson would like to
discuss the drainage issue on Austin property and Coppell
Road. Councilman Robertson stated that the drainage issues
are being reviewed.
11. Mayor Wolfe announced that the Finance Committee requested
that the Council hold a special meeting in July in regard to
the Major Projects.
Item 23 Liaison Reports
A. Library Board
Councilman Garrison announced that the Library Board will be
meeting Saturday, June 13, 1992 at 9:00 a.m. to look at the
first set of drawings and plans for the library.
B. Park Board
Councilman Robertson announced that the Park Board did not
meet due to illness of the Park Board Chairman.
Mayor Wolfe emphasized that the issue of signage for the parks
needs to be brought forward as soon as possible.
C. School Board
Councilman Robertson announced that a meeting needs to be
called to discuss the quarterly newcomers meeting and any
other relevant issues.
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D. Coppell Historic Committee
Councilman Mayo has met with the Commission and they have
requested a Council Liaison. be. appointed. Mayor Wolfe stated
that his understanding WaS that"the appointment was to apply
to both Committee and Commission until deemed not necessary.
E. Finance Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon announced that the Committee will be
receiving a list of the capital requests from staff on the 2nd
of July.
F. Red Ribbon Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon announced that the Metrocrest Area
Group will have a meeting August 12, 1992 and reminded Council
to respond to the memo from Chief McKinney looking for ideas
and thoughts from the Council.
G. Economic and Business Development Board
Councilman Morton announced that the Board has met and
discussed the issue of the request from Prentice Properties
will be coming forward to the Council to look at the
feasibility of DART access to their property. DART is
requiring authorization from an entity instead of a private
investor.
Mayor Wolfe requested the status of the study of what other
cities do for their Chambers of Commerce.
Councilman Morton announced that the Board did not accept a
proposal from Booth for $500 for the Ninth Annual Commercial
Real Estate Expo. Also the Economic Development Committee of
the Chamber has hired a company to collate and then print out
their small business retention study and then follow-ups will
be done. They are also looking at extending dividends out to
generate more funds.
H. MUD Board
Councilman Weaver attended the MUD board meeting of this
morning. Issues coming before the board included Mr. Saul and
the Villages of Cottonwood Creek are trying to reenact a
project agreement done in 1984. Councilman Weaver also stated
that the Magnolia tract has been dropped.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 24 A. Consideration and approval of a final plat of Gibbs
Station Addition, Phase I, located at the northeast
corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Allen Road, at
the request of Gibbs Station, Ltd.
B. Discussion and consideration of approval of a
resolution to pay capital expenditures in
connection with the design, planning acquisition
and construction of the Fire Administration
Building/Capital Equipment (the "Project") prior to
the issuance of obligations to finance the Project.
C. Award of bid for the construction of the Fire
Administration Building to Dal-Tech Construction,
Inc. for $254,580.00.
D. Consideration and approval of new and revised
Employee Handbook Policies and establishment of
effective date.
It was requested that Items 24-B & 24-C be considered separately
from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Morton moved to approve Items
24-A & 24-D. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
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Following discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to approve Items
24-B carrying Resolution number 060992.1 and 24-C. Councilman
Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Morton, Mayo and Robertson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and Garrison voting
against 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. Johnny Thompson
2. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Disciplinary Appeal Advisory Board
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 10:35 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 10:47 p.m. and opened the public session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
the meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe,
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, Assistant City Secretary
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