CM 1992-11-10 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, November
10, 1992 at 6:30 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
Tom Morton, Councilman
Lanny Mayo, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
Jim Garrison, 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)
1. Call to Session
Mayor Souders (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 (e), and Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83,
discussion with City Attorney concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
-- 1. Longbranch
2. Lonestar
3. Negotiation with D/FW Airport
4. Walker Project, Inc.
5. Potential litigation of Roy Brock property
6. Ellison Wrecker Services vs The City of Coppell
7. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion with respect to the purchase, exchange,
lease or value of real property.
1. Potential litigation involving the acquisition of a utility easement from Ms.
Ruth Alexander
Mayor Wolfe convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. as allowed under the above stated
article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Work Session:
.__ A. Status Report on Grapevine Creek, Branches I and II - City Engineer
B. Status Report on Library Building Plan - Director of Planning/Library Mgr.
C. Review of Purchase of Ambulances (Items #27E and #27F) - Fire Chief
D. General Discussion of Agenda Items
Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
5. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor
Wolfe and Student Mayor Paul Souders then welcomed citizens, parents and teachers to the
meeting. Participants in the Students in Government Program were from Coppell Intermediate
School. Their teachers and administrators were: Principal Sandra Stuckey, and Fifth Grade
Teachers, Marcia Raines, Students in Government Chairman, Sharion Acker, Ann Beckman,
Becky Creager, Sharon Flood, Matt Kimball, Krista Kramer, Laura McLeod, Carolyn Noles,
Joan Olivencia, Donna Politz, Janet Roth, Nancy Sabolik and Jana Vanderslice. Student Mayor
Souders explained the process by which the students were elected to serve for the Students in
Government Program. Mayor Wolfe introduced the Student Council Members who were
representing the Mayor and City Council. Those students and their Council counterparts were
as follows:
Paul Souders, Mayor (Mark Wolfe)
Brad Woolcock, Mayor Pro Tern (Bill Smothermon)
Coy Polk, Council Member (Peyton Weaver)
Cameron Cotten, Council Member (David Thomas)
Alan Christopher Stone, Council Member (Tom Morton)
Michael Guerrero, Council Member (Lanny Mayo)
Kyle Littlefield, Council Member (Ron Robertson)
Katie Bekavac, Council Member (Jim Garrison) --..
7. Consider approval of a resolution declaring November 10, 1992 as "Students in
Government Day" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) moved to approve Resolution 111092.1 declaring
November 10, 1992 as "Students in Government Day" in the City of Coppell and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Council Member Bekavac (Garrison) seconded the motion. Council Member
Littlefield (Robertson) read the resolution. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Woolcock (Smothermon) and Council Members Polk (Weaver), Cotten (Thomas), Stone
(Morton), Guerrero (Mayo) Littlefield (Robertson) and Bekavac (Garrison) voting in favor of
the motion.
8. Citizens Appearances (Students in Government)
Matt Kimball, 5th grade teacher of Language Arts and Social Studies, expressed his pride in the
students on their interest in the election.
9. Mayor's Report (Students in Government)
A. Mayor Souders (Wolfe) stated the residents of Coppell should be proud of the November
3rd state and national election turn-out. Approximately 95% of Coppell's registered
voters, totaling 9,496, voted.
B. Mayor Souders (Wolfe) discussed the Christmas light carriage tour from December 4-30,
1992 (excluding Christmas Day), between the hours of 6-10 p.m. Brad Newman of 562
Shadowcrest Lane, Coppell, is the owner/operator of the Coppell Carriage Company and
organizer of the tour. Mr. Newman addressed the Council on behalf of his company and
the services it will provide during the tour.
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C. Mayor Souders (Wolfe) stated Coppell was the selected city for the jazz musicians
festival. Approximately 20-25 students from Germany will be participating. Dave
Alexander made the presentation to the' Council and introduced the representatives from
Germany. This program involves an international cultural exchange. The German
representatives presented a plate to the Mayor and Council.
D. Council Member Little field (Robertson) reminded the Mayor and Council the YMCA
fund raising Ball is on Friday, November 13.
E. Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) stated Dr. Nelson, the Principal at Austin
Elementary, commended the Officer of the Day for his assistance with the traffic
situation around the school.
F. Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) stated Chris Contrerez, from Coppell High
School, died last weekend in an automobile accident. In his memory a tree will be
planted at the high school.
G. Council Member Littlefield (Robertson) stated that the students at Coppell Intermediate
School are interested in having the Council consider the building of a City pool.
10. Consider approval of minutes - October 27, 1992.
Council Member Stone (Morton) moved to approved the minutes of October 27, 1992. Council
Member Littlefield (Robertson) seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) and Council Members Polk (Weaver), Cotten (Thomas), Stone
(Morton), Guerrero (Mayo) Littlefield (Robertson) and Bekavac (Garrison) voting in favor of
the motion.
11. Presentation of National Award Winner plaque from the National Association of Town
Watch to the City of Coppell and Coppell Police Department for participation in the 1992
National Night Out campaign.
Police Chief Neil McKinney and Officer Ernie Ellsworth made the presentation. Chief
McKinney stated Coppell was selected as one of the national award winners for National Night
Out. Chief McKinney and Officer Ellsworth presented the award to the Mayor and Council. No
action was required by Council.
12. Consideration and approval of a proclamation proclaiming November 9 through
November 15 as "Adopt-A-Pet Week", and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Council Member Bekavac (Garrison) read the proclamation into the record and the Mayor
proclaimed the week of November 9, 1992 as Adopt-A-Pet Week. Cheryl Colmery, representing
the Coppell Humane Society introduced the officers of the Society. Melissa King, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. King, of Sandy Lake Hospital, also spoke to the Council concerning the care of
impounded animals. Ms. Colmery brought a puppy from the Society and asked the Council to
assist in naming the 8 1/2 week old Sharpei-Chow mix. After discussion on which name to
select, the consensus of Student Council was to name the puppy Wrinkles.
13. Discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 314
to allow one-way traffic on Rocky Branch Lane and Rolling Hills Road from November
26, 1992, through December 28, 1992, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Woolcock (Smothermon) moved to approve Ordinance number 92576 amending
Ordinance No. 314 to allow one-way traffic on Rocky Branch Lane and Rolling Hills Road from
November 26, 1992, through December 28, 1992, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Council
Member Polk (Weaver) seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Woolcock (Smothermon) and Council Members Polk (Weaver), Cotten (Thomas), Stone
(Morton), Guerrero (Mayo) Littlefield (Robertson) and Bekavac (Garrison) voting in favor of
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the motion.
14. Consideration and approval of an ordinance to change Hearthwood Lane to Orchard
Lane, which begins at the intersection of Tealwood Lane and Hearthwood and ends at
the northern most point of Hearthwood, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made the presentation to Council.
Following discussion with motions and withdrawal of motions, this item was postponed until
later in the evening and was brought forward for further discussion. Following further discussion --
later in the evening, Councilman Robertson moved to approve corrected Ordinance number
92579 not to change the name of Hearthwood Lane to Orchard Lane and further to change the
name of Heatherwood to Hearthwood and number it accordingly. Councilman Thomas seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas,
Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and
Morton voting against the motion.
15. Consideration and approval of an ordinance to change a street name from Shorewood
Drive to Country Lane, which begins at the north intersection of Bethel Road and
Shorewood, and ends at the intersection of Harris Road and Shorewood, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made the presentation to Council.
Council Member Guerrero (Mayo) moved to approve Ordinance number 92577 to change a
street name from Shorewood Drive to Country Lane, which begins at the north intersection of
Bethel Road and Shorewood, and ends at the intersection of Harris Road and Shorewood, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Council Member Stone (Morton) seconded the motion. The
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) and Council Members Polk
(Weaver), Cotten (Thomas), Stone (Morton), Guerrero (Mayo) Litflefield (Robertson) and
Bekavac (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion.
16. Consideration of an ordinance to change Leigh Street to Melinda Street, which begins
at the intersection of Leigh Street and Brock Street, and ends at the cul-de-sac at the
northern most point, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made the presentation to Council.
Council Member Cotten (Thomas) moved to approve Ordinance number 92578 to change Leigh
Street to Melinda Street, which begins at the intersection of Leigh Street and Brock Street, and
ends at the cul-de-sac at the northern most point, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Council
Member Bekavac (Garrison) seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Woolcock (Smothermon) and Council Members Polk (Weaver), Cotten (Thomas), Stone
(Morton), Guerrero (Mayo) Littlefield (Robertson) and Bekavac (Garrison) voting in favor of
the motion.
17. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-534(H),
Bullock Cemetery, at the request of Mary Evelyn Mobley, from (C) Commercial to (H)
Historic Designation, to allow a family historic cemetery, located west of Denton Tap
Road, and north of Bethel School Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the presentation to Council.
Mary Evelyn Mobely, 709 S. Coppell Rd., Coppell, made a presentation on the history of the
cemetery and asked the Council to change the zoning from Commercial to Historic Designation.
Mayor Souders (Wolfe) opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
against this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in
favor of this proposal. Again, there were none. Mayor Souders (Wolfe) then closed the Public
Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Woolcock (Smothermon) moved to approved the zoning change from
(C) Commercial to (H) Historic Designation, to allow a family historic cemetery, located west
of Denton Tap Road, and north of Bethel School Road. Councilman Polk (Weaver) seconded
the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Woolcock (Smothermon) and Council
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Members Polk (Weaver), Cotten (Thomas), Stone (Morton), Guerrero (Mayo) Littlefield
(Robertson) and Bekavac (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Souders (Wolfe)
concluded the Students in Government portion of the City Council meeting. Mayor Souders
(Wolfe) expressed his thanks to the Mayor, the Council, the teachers for their support, and
announced a 10-minute recess for photographs to be taken. Mayor Wolfe passed out certificates
to the Students in Government.
18. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-543(H), at
the request of Historical Bethel Cemetery Association, from (PD-SF-9) Planned
development Single-Family-9, to (H) Historic Designation, located at the east end of
Christi Lane and south of Bethel School Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made the presentation to Council. The
Planning and Community Services Department sent 18 notices to properties that were within 200
feet of the area of request. Because ten (10) signed responses were returned in opposition, those
ten (10) responses were more than 20% opposition within the 200 feet, so the 3/4 vote must be
met. Mr. Sieb stated this zoning change had unanimous approval from the Historical
Commission and the Planning Commission, yet a considerable amount of neighborhood
opposition. The applicant, Ann McNear, 456 W. Bethel, Coppell, made a presentation to the
Council regarding the history of Coppell land. Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing and
asked for those persons wishing to speak in opposition of this proposal. Those persons speaking
were Lynn Dom, 606 Swan, Coppell, who is opposed to the Historical Commission determining
what goes on with this property without the home owner's input; Gary Botzko, 601 Christi
Lane, Coppell also expressed his concern over the home owners's loss of control that is not
consistent with the properties already established; John Corregan, 602 Phoenix Circle, Coppell,
expressed his concern as to why The Historical Bethel Cemetery Association wants to change
the zoning over what it is now, and Mike Dom, 606 Swan, Coppell, expressed his concern that
with this being a historical plot, the Historical Society is a very powerful organization and if it
wins this agenda item, the members will try to go for more that could the alter the cosmetics
of the overall community. Mayor Wolfe then asked for those persons who would like to speak
in favor of this proposal. Those persons speaking were Don Brumbaugh, 524 Christi Lane,
Coppell, who expressed his support for the historic designation and Dean Wilkerson, 541
Oakcrest, Coppell, who expressed his support for the historic designation and believes there are
plenty of controls that will keep issues from happening that the home owners may not like.
Mayor Wolfe then closed the Public Hearing. Following discussion, Councilman Weaver moved
to approve the zoning change from (PD-SF-9) Planned development Single-Family-9, to (H)
Historic Designation, located at the east end of Christi Lane and south of Bethel School Road.
Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1 with Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro
Tern Smothermon voting against the motion.
19. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness, at the
request of Historical Bethel Cemetery Association, to allow a log cabin (10'X16') to
store cemetery maintenance equipment and supplies, located at the east end of Christi
Lane, south of Bethel School Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Development, made the presentation to
Council. Mr. Sieb stated the Planning Commission denied approval for the log cabin to be built
by a vote of 5-0. Eighteen (18) notices were mailed to residents that would be affected by this
Certificate. Fifteen (15) of the notices returned from those living within a 200-foot distance who
were in opposition and three (3) who were outside the 200-foot distance. A petition of 36
signatures was provided by those in opposition of this Certificate. Ann McNear made a
presentation to Council on behalf of the Certificate. Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing and
asked for those persons wishing to speak in opposition of this proposal. Those persons speaking
were Gary Botzko, 601 Christi Ln., Coppell, John Carrezan, 602 Phoenix Cir., Coppell, Lynn
Dom, 606 Swan, Coppell, and Mike Dom, 606 Swan, Coppell. Mayor Wolfe then asked for
those persons who would like to speak in favor of this proposal. Those persons speaking were
Wheelice Wilson, 417 W. Bethel Rd., Mary Evelyn Mobely, 1109 S. Coppell Rd., Dean
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Wilkerson, 541 Oakcrest, Coppell, Linda Burnett, 215 N. Moore, Coppell, Don Brumbaugh,
524 Christi Ln., Coppell and Mary Brumbaugh, 524 Christi Ln., Coppell. Councilman Thomas
proposed that this item be tabled, and that he and Councilman Mayo, as liaisons, meet with the
Historical Commission, the Staff, the Cemetery Association, and the neighborhood to obtain
more accurate information to gain a clear and concise understanding of this issue. Councilman
Thomas' concern is that this could set a precedence, and in order to be more consistent, he
wants to receive more information from all parties in order to make a better decision in this
instance and others that may arise. The Public Heating will remain open and be tabled until
December 8. Citizens willing to be on the committee to meet with the Council liaisons and the
parties involved were Don Brumbaugh, Wheelice Wilson and Ann McNear, representing those
in favor of the Certificate and Lynn Dom, Gary Botzko, and John Corregan in opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to table Item 19 until the City Council meeting of
December 8, the Public Hearing to remain open, and in the interim appoint a sub-committee
consisting of Councilmen Thomas and Mayo, citizens Lynn Dom, Botzko, John Corregan, Ann
McNear, Wheelice Wilson, and Don Brumbaugh, with a member of Staff, selected at the
discretion of the City Manager, and Gary Sieb and to review the long-term maintenance of the
property and to bring back a proposed solution. Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The
motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
20. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case #S-1062, from (C)
Commercial, to (C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, for the operation of a French
Bakery, located at 160 Denton Tap Road, Suite 430C (Town Oaks Center), at the request
of Mr. Behzad Esfahani.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the presentation to Council. He
stated the SUP is appropriate to be granted. Mr. Behzad Esfahani also made a presentation.
Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
the proposal. Again there were none. Mayor Wolfe then closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro
Tern Smothermon moved to approve the zoning change, Case #S-1062, from (C) Commercial,
to (C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, for the operation of a French Bakery, located at
160 Denton Tap Road, Suite 430C (Town Oaks Center). Councilman Weaver seconded the
motion. The motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
21. Discussion by Councilman Thomas regarding the Proposed North Texas Commission
study and its relationship to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and the Wright
Amendment.
Councilman Thomas made the presentation to Council stating he met with Dean Vanderbuilt,
President of North Texas Commission, and Ed McLaughlin, Vice President of Programs,
receiving more information on the Commission's position on the Wright Amendment.
Councilman Thomas stated he provided them a copy of the resolution the Council passed in
November in support of the Wright Amendment. Being that he could not speak for each of the
Council members, Councilman Thomas gave his personal views on the Wright Amendment. He,
Councilman Weaver and two members of staff will attend a breakfast on Thursday, November
12, at Alliance Airport sponsored by the North Texas Commission. The program is titled,
"Alliance Is Not Just An Airport". No action was required by Council.
22. Discussion and consideration of re-scheduling and/or cancelling the City Council
meetings of: November 24, 1992
December 22, 1992
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to cancel the City Council meetings of November 24, 1992
and December 22, 1992. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carded 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Robertson and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Mayo voting against the motion.
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23. Discussion and consideration of arrangement of City Council seating - requested by
Councilman Peyton Weaver.
Councilmen Robertson moved to deny the changing of the seating arrangement of the City
Council members. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 4-3
with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas, Morton and Robertson voting in
favor of the denied motion, and Councilmen Weaver, Mayo and Garrison voting against the
denied motion.
24. Citizen's Appearances
Kent Moore, 436 Dillard Ln., Coppell, thanked the Council for the road construction of Harris
Lane and a special thanks to Councilman Morton for his concern of the neighbors regarding this
project. Mr. Moore requested funds be appropriated to fix the entrance of Hunterwood
Subdivision so it will be as up-scale as the other subdivisions. He proposed that he and
Councilman Morton will spearhead a neighborhood committee to make a presentation to Council
with the new design and construction costs for the new facade for the entrance of Hunterwood
to include at least a new repair of the brass lettering that has been torn off, and additional
landscaping that will conform to that part of the roadway.
25. Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe stated that Tom Chapman, Subway Sandwich Shop, wants to come back
to Council for a reheating since Mr. Chapman was not at the Council meeting during the
last vote. The consensus of the Council was to not rehear this issue unless the sign size
has changed.
B. Mayor Wolfe voiced concern regarding the school financing issue being considered by
the Governor. Mayor Wolfe proposed that a resolution be drafted stating the Council's
concern. The resolution will be considered at the next City Council meeting.
C. Mayor Wolfe spoke about the D/FW Airport Issue. He stated that legislation is being
presented that would pre-empt zoning approval by cities. He added that it was the
unanimous consensus of the Council that he and Councilmen Weaver and Morton meet
again with the Airport Board. In that meeting they will request a refund of the studies
that the City performed relating to the airport and its impact on Coppell, which was not
to exceed $50,000 that the airport said it was willing to pay. Another issue in the
meeting to be brought up would be to get written commitment of the runway-use plan
that is currently where the present runway is to be expanded, in addition to permanent
noise monitoring and penalties on planes that fly out of the monitor zone.
D. Mayor Wolfe expressed a special thank you to Council, Alan D. Ratliff, the Staff and
Directors for their support during the last two weeks with the death of his father-in-law.
E. Councilman Morton stated the Personnel Policy Committee would like to get a consensus
from the Council and then schedule it as an agenda item on the next meeting which has
to do with recruitment on entry-level positions. Vivyon Bowman, Personnel Director,
addressed the Council stating Staff is seeking a clarification of policy, SOP #1112
regarding recruitment selection. Regarding the two-week internal search, Mr. Bowman
pointed out the Police Department does not necessarily need this two week search before
it is posted externally. He stated the Police and Fire Departments have a particular
process that provides a list of qualified candidates without going through the entry-level
position ruling as it stands now. It was the consensus of Council to approve this change.
F. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon stated that Austin Elementary commended Officer James
Ledet on his assistance with some of the traffic problems.
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G. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon stated that several people have asked him when the parking
lot of Kid Country would be open. Mayor Wolfe stated it will be open in three weeks.
H. Councilman Thomas commended Scott Stafford of the Metrocrest News for his excellent
article on Discount City Carrollton Ponders Value Trend in Home Sales.
I. City Manager Alan D. Ratliff shared with Council that Staff logged in over 350 hours
at no cost to the City of volunteers who participated in the Kid Country project.
26. Liaison Reports
Library Board - Councilman Garrison stated the Library Board met.
Park Board - Councilman Robertson stated the Park Board met and presented their shopping list
for the 1/2 cent sales tax. They also presented the presentation for Mesa on the concession and
restroom facilities at the community park by Kid Country. They will consider building materials.
They also presented various materials for signage. Councilman Mayo added that the dedication
of the sign to commemorate the key people of Kid Country will be pushed into the Spring, in
order for accurate research to be done so none of the names of these individuals would be left
off.
Finance Committee - Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon stated the Finance Committee met and
reviewed the proposal by the Municipal Administrative Services to do an audit of the franchise
taxes.
Economic and Business Development Board - Councilman Morton stated the Board is working
diligently to develop a strategic plan and enter into a contract with the Chamber for bond
services.
Consent Agenda .......
27. A. Consider approval of a final plat of Chambers Addition, located along the north
side of Bethel Road, approximately 1,167 feet east of the centerline of Coppell
Road, at the request of Chambers & Shafer, Inc.
B. To consider approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-533 to change the zoning
designation from (SF-12) Single-Family-12, to (SF-9) Single-Family-9, on a
parcel of and located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, east of Allencrest
Lane and west of Trailwood Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. To consider approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-535 to change the zoning
designation from (TH-I) Town House-l, to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, on a parcel
of land located at the northwest comer of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway
Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning unused utility easements
located in Waterside Estates, Phase I subdivision, the specific lots being 13 and
19 in Block B, at the request of David Weekly Homes, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
E. Approval of entering into a contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Coop ....
(HGAC) for the purchase of one (1) 1993 ambulance in the amount of $70,023.52
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Approval of entering into a contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Coop
(HGAC) for the remount of one (1) 1986 ambulance in the amount of $35,184.69
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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G. Consideration and approval of a license agreement with DART necessary for the
construction, installation and maintenance of the 24" sanitary sewer main as part
of the Grapevine Creek Branch I sewer project, and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
H. Discussion and consideration of approving a final payment to Albert H. Haiff &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $868.70 for providing professional engineering
services to design Sandy Knoll/Shadowcrest (Stage I) drainage improvements, and
Sandy Knoll/Woodhurst pavement.
I. Discussion and consideration of sponsoring a table for ten (10) at the YMCA
Fund Raising Ball to be held on November 13, 1992, at a cost of $1,000.00 and
directing staff to initiate action to appropriate the necessary funds, as requested
by Councilman Ron Robertson.
Mayor Wolfe announced Item 27-I will be removed from the Consent Agenda Items for separate
consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 27 A-H
with 27-B carrying Ordinance number 91500-A-22, 27-C carrying Ordinance number 91500-A-
23, and 27-D carrying Ordinance number 92580. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The
motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
27-I Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Item 27-I as stated. Councilman Thomas
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 closed the Regular Session and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Work Session:
A. Status Report on Grapevine Creek, Branches I and II - City Engineer
B. Status Report on Library Building Plan - Director of Planning/Library Mgr.
C. Review of Purchase of Ambulances (Items #27E and #27F) - Fire Chief
D. General Discussion of Agenda Items
Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe, Mayor/~
Dorothy Timmons,City Secretary
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