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
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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
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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
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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
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