CM 1993-04-27 MINUTES OF APRIL 27, 1993
The City Council of the City of Coppeil met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
April 27, 1993 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 Interim City Manager Frank Trando, Assistant City Secretary Linda
Grau and City Attorney Peter G. Smith.
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)
2. Convene Executive Session
(Items marked with [*] are not scheduled for "Regular Session" discussion or
consideration.)
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.* D/FW Negotiations
2. Longbranch Country Club
Mayor Wolfe convened into Executive Session at 6:30 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. Convene Work Session
A. Agreement with Executive Search Firm for recruitment and selection of City
Manager.
B. Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for Economic and Business
Development.
C. Alignment of Beltline Road from Denton Tap to MacArthur Blvd.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
5. Invocation
Councilman Mayo led those present in the invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wolfe led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Items 15, 14, 17A/I, 8, 9, 10, llA/B and 13 (in that order) were considered at this time.
See these items below for minutes.
7. Consideration of directing staff to proceed with the necessary paperwork to have a
water line installed on the Johnny Thompson et al property line, located at 1850 E.
Beitline Road, at the earliest possible time as requested by Mayor Wolfe.
Mayor Wolfe made comments concerning the letter he signed. Gary Sieb, Director of
Planning and Community Development, made a presentation to the Council and reviewed
the history of events from January 16, 1992 through December 10, 1992. A copy of this
document is on f'de in the City Secretary's Office. Clay Phillips, Fire Chief, made a
presentation to the Council concerning the water supply issue. Steve Goram, Director of
Public Works, made a presentation to Council. A copy of documents referred to during
this presentation are on f'de in the City Secretary's Office. Councilman Thomas moved to
not direct staff to proceed with the necessary paperwork to have a water line installed on
the Johnny Thompson et al property line, located at 1850 E. Beltline Road. Councilman
Garrison seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 5-2 with Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilman Robertson voting against the motion.
8. Discussion and consideration of establishing a Committee to offer names of
historically significant families to be used as possible future street names as proposed
by the Mayor.
Mayor Wolfe stated that the Committee which was appointed is comprised of Lindy
Thomas, Martha Jo Cozby and Regina Johnson. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to
approve the establishment of a Committee to offer names of historically significant families
to be used as possible future street names. 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.
~ 9. Discussion and consideration of a resolution urging that prayer be returned to the
public schools and that cities across the State of Texas join in an effort to reinstate
prayer in the public schools by passing similar resolutions and uniting in a grass
roots movement for that purpose as requested by Councilman Mayo.
Councilman Mayo read the proposed resolution to those present. Councilman Weaver
stated that he did not endorse the resolution as he believed in the separation of church and
state. Councilman Mayo moved to approve a Resolution No. 042793.1 urging that prayer
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be returned to the public schools and that cities across the State of Texas join in an effort
to reinstate prayer in the public schools by passing similar resolutions and uniting in a grass
roots movement for that purpose. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-2 with Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilman Weaver voting
against the motion.
10. For discussion and consideration of approval of a Resolution, as requested by
Councilman Lanny Mayo, emphasizing the need to recommend and support
legislation which will: 1) Guarantee that victim rights receive consideration above
that of perpetrators; 2) Mandate improvements to ensure the criminal justice system
functions efficiently and effectively; and 3) Ensure "trnth in sentencing" whereby
perpetrators receive the punishment imposed in a timely manner without lengthy
appeals and delays; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilman Mayo read the proposed resolution to those present and requested that it be
forwarded to Attorney General Dan Morales, John Vance, Court of Criminal Appeals,
Pardon and Parole Board, Dallas County Criminal Court Judges, aH sister benchmark
cities around Coppell, and all seventeen cities which are over 100,000 population in the
State of Texas. Councilman Mayo moved to approve a Resolution carrying Resolution No.
042793.2 emphasizing the need to recommend and support legislation which will: 1)
Guarantee that victim rights receive consideration above that of perpetrators; 2) Mandate
improvements to ensure the criminal justice system functions efficiently and effectively; and
3) Ensure "truth in sentencing" whereby perpetrators receive the punishment imposed in
a timely manner without lengthy appeals and delays. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
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.
11. A. Consider designation of the 1993 CoppeH Woman of the Year sponsored by
the Women's Charity Organization of the Metrocrest.
Councilman Robertson nominated Mary Ann Kellum as the Coppell 1993-94 Woman of the
Year. 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.
B. Consider purchase of table (s), in the amount of $300 each, in honor of the
1993 Coppell Woman of the Year recipient and for the Mayor, other City
representatives, and/or City guests, at the Women's Organization's, llth
Annual Luncheon on Thursday, September 2, 1993 at the Grand Kempinski
Hotel, benefitting a Metrocrest nonprofit organization.
Councilman Robertson moved to purchase one table in the amount of $300 in honor of the
1993 CoppeH Woman of the Year recipient and for the Mayor, other City representatives,
and/or City guests, at the Women's Organi7ation's, llth Annual Luncheon on Thursday,
September 2, 1993 at the Grand Kempinski Hotel, benefitting a Metrocrest nonprofit
organization. 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.
12. Consideration and approval to enter into an agreement with an executive search f'wm
or individual(s) for the recruitment and selection of a City Manager.
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Councilman Mayo made a presentation to the Council. Councilman Weaver also addressed
the Council regarding Dr. Paul Giesel and Ralph Anderson & Associates. Council gave
consensus to have Dr. Giesel and Ralph Anderson & Associates to give a presentation at
the next two Council meetings. No action was required on this item at this time.
13. Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance,
Appendix A, J1, j; parking lot paving requirements, requested by Mr. Bill Harreil,
for property located on the premises of First Baptist Church, CoppeH.
Bill HarreH, MiniVer of First Baptist Church, addressed the Council. After discussion of
Council, motion, and withdrawal of motions, Councilman Mayo moved to approve the
variance to the Subdivision Ordinance, Appendix A, J1, j; parking lot paving requirements
for property located on the premises of First Baptist Church with the following restrictions:
Type A Limestone flex base, at least 6 inches deep, 4 years maximum allowance with the
completion of the paved parking area prior to the issuance of the CO and the end of the
main worship center construction phase, and the Church will take care of any drainage
problems which may occur to surrounding homeowners due to the parking lot. Councilman
Thomas seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion.
14. Citizen's Appearance
Mayor Wolfe asked for those persons wishing to address the Council. Speaking were:
A. Kent Moore, 436 Dillard, requested the invocation be removed from the agenda
stating that the invocation was offensive to him.
B. Mary Ann Kellum, 705 Greenway Drive, presented a plaque from the Meadows
Homeowners Association to Mayor Wolfe for his upstanding and dedicated service.
15. Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe reported that absentee voting closed out April 27, 1993 for the
Saturday elections with 279 absentee voters which represents a record.
B. Mayor Wolfe stated that he had received requests that a liaison to the Senior Citizen
group in Coppell be appointed from the new Council.
C. Mayor Wolfe reminded everyone of Coppell FunFest to be held April 30th, May 1st
& 2nd.
D. Mayor Wolfe announced that City Secretary Dorothy Timmons was home and
recuperating from her recent surgery. Well wishes were extended.
E. Mayor Wolfe indicated that the Metrocrest Mayor's Prayer Breakfast would be held
on May 6, 1993 at Brookhaven Country Club. Tickets will be $10 each or $100 per
-~ table.
F. Councilman Morton stated he had received the court order from the Commissioner's
Court reappointing the Dallas County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Councilman Morton was appointed as representing local officials.
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G. Councilman Morton reported that on April 22, 1993 a group of citizens met to
discuss the airport noise issue. These citizens will be bringing the following points
to the Noise Formn:
all inbound jet aircraft north and south flow turn to f'mal at or
before the outer marker;
all outbound jet aircraft north and south will maintain runway
heading until passing the outer marker regardless of the
altitude;
DME factor of X south flow and Z north flow -- these factors
are to be calculated so as to be no closer than the outer
marker;
all inbound propeller aircraft north and south flow maintain no
less than 3,000 feet median sea level until on final or as close
as possible and avoid residential areas as much as possible;
all outbound propeller aircraft north or south flow use the best
rate of climb so as to achieve 3,000 feet above median sea level
as soon as possible and avoid residential areas as much as
possible;
for eastbound traffic and north flow, use heading 040 until
intersecting 030 or highway;
runway construction -- move the new runway 1500 feet or 1000
feet closer to existing runways or west.
16. Liaison Reports
Councilman Smothermon brought to Council's attention a letter he received from Vinson
& Elkins, the bond attorneys for P.I.D. Councilman Smothermon requested that City
Manager Frank Trando place the letter in CCMB.
Paraeon Cable Franchise -- Councilman Smothermon announced that there will be another
meeting of the Cable Review Committee on Thursday evening, April 29, 1993. Also there
will be a workshop on cable law hosted by TML in Dallas.
CONSENT AGENDA
17. A. Consider approval of minutes: April 13, 1993
B. Consideration and approval of a proposal from Plant Systems, Inc. for
technical services and computerized water system monitoring equipment in
an amount not to exceed $49,911.00.
C. Consideration to award Bid #Q-0193-04 for a single track rubberized crossing
and end protector plates, to Omni Rubber Products, Inc., in the amount of
$13,720.00.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing and allowing "restricted prior
service credit" for Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) employees for
service previously performed in a Texas city for which the employee has not
received credited service and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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E. Consider approval of an ordinance allowing employees who have or will
perform active service in the Armed Forces (or reserves or auxiliaries) to
apply and receive special credit with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
(TMRS) for limited portion of such military service, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
F. Discussion and consideration of entering into an Agreement with the Coppell
Chamber of Commerce for Economic and Business Development.
G. Consideration to reject Bid #Q-0193-01 for subgrade failure repairs due to
bids being in excess of the budgeted funds.
H. Consideration of a request by the Lions Club to waive signage requirements
for publicizing the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast to be held on Saturday,
May 1, 1993, and Sunday, May 2, 1993, as requested by Ralph Goins of the
Coppell Lions Club.
I. Consideration of resignation of City Manager, Alan D. Ratliff, effective
July 1, 1993.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Items 17 A, B, C, D carrying Ordinance
No. 93600, E carrying Ordinance No. 93601, F, G, H and I. Councilman Mayo seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
ATTEST: Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Linda Grau, Assistant City Secretary
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