CM 1992-08-25 MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 1992 The city Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 25, 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 David Thomas, Councilman (Late arrival) Tom Morton, Councilman Lanny Mayo, Councilman (Late arrival) Ron Robertson, Councilman Jim Garrison, Councilman 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) 1. Call to Order Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Regular Session and opened the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) 2ES A. Article 6252-17 Section 2 (f), discussion with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 1. Wellington Place Apartments (Item #11) B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), and Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged communications between attorney and client. 1. Longbranch (Not on Agenda) 2. Carrollton Radios (Not on Agenda) 3. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims Mayor Wolfe convened into Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. as allowed under the above stated article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and opened the Work Session. Councilman Mayo arrived during the Executive Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Pubic) 3. Work Session A. Orphan Roads Agreement (Item #9) B. YMCA/Community Swimming Pool (Item #10) C. General Discussion of Agenda Items Councilman Thomas arrived before the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Reconvene Regular Session 5. Invocation Councilman Lanny Mayo led those present in the Invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Wolfe led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Approval of Minutes August 11, 1992 CM082592 Page 1 of 4 Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the minutes of August 11, 1992 as amended. Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. 8. Citizens Appearances Johnny Thompson, P. O. Box 1236, Coppell, Texas, stated that copies of the City Ordinances were not in the City Library. He recommended to have the City Ordinances in the Library so they will be readily available for the citizens. He stated the citizens could make their own copies, instead of involving City's personnel. Sherwood Moppit, 316 Lakewood Ct., Coppell, Texas, spoke on the high school tennis courts. The lights at night are run on quarters inserted into a counter, which have been vandalized. Mr. Moppit recommended the City consider using lights with a timer to shut the lights on and off. 9. Discussion on inviting representatives from Dallas County to discuss "orphan roads" agreement. Councilman Morton moved to invite a representative from Dallas County to discuss the "orphan roads" agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and Thomas voting against the motion. 10. Discussion regarding YMCA - City of Coppell Community Swimming Pool. Councilman Robertson addressed the City Council and requested staff to look into the possible purchase of land and funding to build a facility and swimming pool with the YMCA in the City. It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to work with the YMCA Committee, and bring back a report to Council by October 4, 1992. The City Attorney's office will become involved to determine what the Council can do with the monies from a possible 1/2 cent sales tax. Councilman Robertson added that he is still considering Brown Park land for this use, and would like the staff to discuss with the state if they would permit the City a waiver to have an enclosed building, or part of it on the land next to Brown Park. Councilman Morton stated that voters turned down a natatorium before, and this could be perceived as a way of getting around their decision. It was a consensus of the City Council to have a report as stipulated above brought back to the City Council by October. 11. Consideration of action in regard to RTC/Wellington Apartments proposal. Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that the City Council withdraw the letter of interest in regard to Wellington Place Apartments. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. 12. Mayor's Report 1. Mayor Wolfe thanked those who worked hard on the Roast for John Nelson and Jim Cowman, to make it the success it was. 2. Mayor Wolfe reminded the Council of the Board and Commission Reception on Monday, August 31, 1992, from 6:00 to 7:30. Applications will be available for Council to pick up this CM082592 Page 2 of 4 Friday, August 29, 1992. 3. A Council meeting, scheduled for September 1, 1992 in regards to the Bond Sale. Boyd London made a to the Bond Sale, will be cancelled. Boyd London made a presentation to hold a Special city Council meeting between now and September 22, 1992. Peter Tart will prepare the agenda item on this. 4. Councilmen Mayo and Robertson, Liaisons to the School Board, met last week in regard to several items. The group recommended a joint City/CISD work session on Thursday, September 17, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at Wilson Elementary School. 5. The Woman of the Year luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 3, 1992. 6. The Mayor announced the Wendy's ribbon cutting ceremony will be on September 8, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. 7. Councilman Robertson suggested Council to relook at the Ordinance Code for swimming pool fence alarms. Greg Jones made a presentation and stated that the Code Advisory and Appeal Board will review the Ordinance as requested. 8. Also discussed were the semi trucks parked at the Albertsons lot, the house on the Hitchcock property which is an eyesore, the overabundance of real estate directional signs which should not be up, and the wood pallets from grass located on Denton Tap next to the old Quik Mart. 9. Regarding the club books, sponsored by the Booster Club, that the schools are selling, it was found that only $4 of the $30 book price went to the school, and that the book contained Lewisville businesses and very few Coppell businesses. 13. Liaison Reports Library Board - Councilman Weaver announced a meeting for August 26, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. where the architects will have a display of their drawing of the new library building. Carrollton Youth and Family Services - Councilman Morton attended a meeting with the Youth and Family Services and stated that Coppell had about 30 hours of counseling, and that the first offenders program is starting to be used in Coppell. Coppell Chamber of Commerce - The Coppell Chamber had a meeting of their legislative group, and adopted 4 position statements requested by the 23 other chambers in the Dallas area. Those being: 1. Opposition to mandated employer provided health care benefits. 2. Products liability 3. Trucking De-regulation 4. Workers Compensation Insurance benefits Finance Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon announced they were in New York trying to receive an increase in their bond rating. He felt the trip went very well and that the building fee/permit fee _ increase, and going to more of a base-rate for utility bills were both well received. Consent Agenda 14. A. Consider approval of an ordinance establishing the meeting time as 7:30 p.m. for the open session of regular City council meetings, repealing Ordinance 92557 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. B. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting a CM082592 Page 3 of 4 feasibility study and county-wide implementation plan for household hazardous waste collection and authorizing the Mayor to sign. C. Consideration and approval of awarding a bid for Group Life, Medical and Dental Insurance to Principal Financial Group. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 14 A, carrying Ordinance #92564, B, carrying Resolution 082592.1, and C as submitted. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Regular Session and opened the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) 2ES A. Article 6252-17 Section 2 (f), discussion with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 1. Wellington Place Apartments (Item #11) B. Article 6252-17 Section 2 (e), and Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83 discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged communications between attorney and client. 1. Longbranch (Not on Agenda) 2. Carrollton Radios (Not on Agenda) 3. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims Mayor Wolfe convened into Executive Session at 7:51 p.m. as allowed under the above stated article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. There being no further business to come before the city Council, the meeting was adjourned. Mark Wolfe, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary CM082592 Page 4 of 4