CM 1993-05-11 MINUTES OF MAY 11, 1993
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, May 11,
1993 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Mitch Reitman, Councilman
Lanny Mayo, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
Jim Garrison, Councilman
Also present were Interim City Manager Frank Trando, Acting City Secretary Linda Grau and
City Attorney Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to Order
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Convene Work Session A. Presentation of a proposal by Dr. Paul Geisel regarding the executive search and
selection process for the position of City Manager.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
3. 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,
communications between attorney and client.
1.* Grapevine Boundary Dispute
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 7:14 p.m. as allowed under the above stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
5. Invocation
Councilman Garrison led those present in the invocation.
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6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone to his first
session.
The Consent Agenda was considered at this time. Please see Item 16A-E for minutes.
7. Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Heartz Road Elementary School, located at
the southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz Road, at the request of Coppell
I.S.D.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Robert Howman with Ayres & Associates, 2110 Walnut Hill Lane, representing the Applicant,
addressed the Council concerning a traffic study. Discussion was had concerning parking and
underground utility lines. Councilman Reitman moved to approve the preliminary plat of Heartz
Road Elementary School, located at the southwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and Heartz
Road with the provision that there be an access easement from the busdrop area to the ring road.
Councilman Weaver seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Reitman, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
8. Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Creekview Addition, Phase II, located at the
northeast and southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Bethel Road, at the request of
William G. Thompson.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Greg Gremoules, 709 Villawood Lane, Applicant addressed the Council. Dr. Gremoules stated
that he proposes to build a free-standing clinic for his practice with room for future expansion.
Gary Sieb then explained and defined the conditions approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission as recommended to the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Robertson
moved to approve the preliminary plat of Creekview Addition, Phase II, located at the northeast
and southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Bethel Road subject to the following provisions:
1) the proposed sanitary sewer connection is shown to be connected to the existing manhole
against the flow in the existing sewer line. It should be designed so that it flows north and ties
into the existing 8" sewer line on the north side of Bethel Road or 2 manholes should be
installed so that the sewer line can be connected to the existing sewer line with the direction of
flow; 2) the proposed 8" water line should be extended to the south side of Lot 3, Block B if
Lot 3 is final platted at the same time as Lots 1 and 2. If it is the intent to subdivide Lot 3 in
the future, then the proposed stub-out line should be 8" not 6"; 3) all assessments due for
Denton Tap Road should be paid; 4) the note from our Floodplain Ordinance should be added
to the face of the plat; 5) shared access easement should be provided for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block
B off of Denton Tap Road; 6) the plat should be corrected to reflect this document is a
preliminary plat; 7) an access easement to Bethel Road on the east side of Lot 2, Block B,
should be provided; 8) that a tree survey be submitted before the Final Plat is approved, to
preserve as many trees as possible, and the access easement and sewer line be shown on the plat.
Councilman Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-2 with Councilmen Weaver,
Reitman, Mayo and Robertson voting in favor of the motion. Councilmen Thomas and Garrison
voted against the motion.
9. Consider approval of a preliminary plat of Austin Place Addition, located approximately
250' north of Sandy lake Road, along the east side of Moore Road, at the request of
Ms. Barbara Austin.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Bill Anderson of Don Dowdy & Associates, representing the Applicant, addressed the Council.
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Following discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to approve the preliminary plat of Austin
Place Addition, located approximately 250' north of Sandy Lake Road, along the east side of
Moore Road. Councilman Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with
Councilmen Weaver, Reitman, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Councilman Thomas voted against the motion.
10. Discussion and consideration of continuing to have the invocation at the City Council
Meetings.
Councilman Robertson moved to continue having the invocation as a part of the Council
Meetings. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion: The motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen
Thomas, Reitman, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion, with
Councilman Weaver's abstention recorded as an affirmative vote per City Charter §3. l l,
11. Discussion and consideration for the City Council to appoint one member of the Council
to the negotiating team for the renewal of Paragon's franchise.
Mayor Morton stated that he had received a request from Councilman Garrison that he be
considered for this position. Councilman Weaver moved to appoint Councilman Garrison to the
negotiating team for the renewal of Paragon's franchise. Councilman Mayo seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Reitman, Mayo, Robertson
and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16D was considered at this time. See Item 16D below for minutes.
12. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Council did not reconvene under this item.
13. Citizen's Appearance
A. Ralph Goins, 651 Duncan Drive, addressed the Council regarding the Resolution which
was passed urging prayer in the public schools.
B. Jan Woody, 3210 Damascus Way, presented a Letter of Appreciation to the City of
Coppell by the State of Texas Organization Texans Against Robin Hood Taxes.
14. Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Morton commented on having the City Attorney brief the Council on the Council
management form of government.
B. Mayor Morton discussed the placement of Citizen's Appearance and Liaison Reports up
front following the Pledge on the Agenda.
C. Mayor Morton announced that the Governor has signed the airport bill. Staff was asked
to check into interlocal agreement with D/FW.
D. Mayor Morton asked the school liaisons to check with the C.I.S.D. as to whether they
would like to continue with the Students in Government program.
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E. Councilman Weaver asked that the meeting with Mr. Steams be set up after the run-off
elections.
F. Councilman Robertson spoke to the Council concerning indigent dental health care.
15. Liaison Reports
Park Board -- Councilman Robertson stated that he and Councilman Mayo had attended a Park
Board meeting. Councilman Robertson indicated there may be grant monies the City is missing
out on. The Board discussed an increase in developer's fees to a much higher level. The Board
also discussed an increase in permit fees. Councilman Robertson spoke regarding a County
Parks Board which has a vacancy on their Board. The Park Board is interested in being notified
at the outset of new subdivisions. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services,
addressed the Council concerning pocket parks from developers.
Councilman Mayo had questions concerning the tree ordinance. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning
and Community Development addressed the issue of the tree ordinance and stated that it and
several other ordinances would be on the May 25 agenda. Councilman Mayo also questioned
how Coppell stood in their fee structure as compared to other cities.
Library Board -- Councilman Weaver spoke regarding the Library Board meeting.
Mayor Morton reminded everyone that the run-off election has been scheduled for Saturday,
June 5, 1993 to fill Place 2 of the City Council and the Senate race. Early voting will be from
May 17 through June 1 in the City Secretary's Office for the City Council seat and the early
voting for the Senate race will be held at Carrollton City Hall.
Councilman Garrison congratulated the people who put together Coppell FunFest for a well put
together event.
CONSENT AGENDA
16. A. Consider approval of minutes: April 27, 1993
B. Consider adoption of an order calling an election for August 14, 1993 to fill
vacancy created in the office of Council Member Place 3 by the election of Tom
Morton to the office of Mayor.
C. Consideration to approve a $320.00 expenditure for four (4) Cable Review Board
members to attend an upcoming TML workshop entitled "What City Officials
Need to Know About the FCC's New Cable Rate Regulation Rules," to be held
on Monday, May 24 at the Sheraton Mockingbird Hotel in Dallas.
D. Consideration of awarding Bid #Q-0393-01 for computer hardware for the
Engineering CADD System to Dell Marketing, L.P. in the amount of $12,627.00.
E. Consider an Order Calling a Runoff Election if any be required as result of the
regular officers election held on May 1, 1993.
Item 16D was pulled for further consideration.
Councilman Mayo moved to approve Items 16A, B, C and E carrying Resolution No. 051193.1.
Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Reitman, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 16D was discussed by Council. Councilman Weaver expressed that he was not in favor
of using this hardware. Councilman Mayo moved to award Bid #Q-0393-01 for computer
hardware for the Engineering CADD System to Dell Marketing, L.P. in the amount of
$12,627.00. Councilman Garrison seconded the motion; the motion failed 2-4 with Councilmen
Mayo and Robertson voting in favor of the motion. Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Reitman and
Garrison voted against the motion. Ken Griffin, City Engineer, addressed the Council regarding
their concerns about the system. The Council also expressed concern as to there only being one
bid submitted. Councilman Weaver moved to reject the bid submitted by Dell Marketing and
put this item back out for bids. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion; the motion carried
5-1 with Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Reitman, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Councilman Robertson voted against the motion. Councilman Mayo abstained.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, Assistant City Secretary
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