CM 1993-08-24 MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1993
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 24,
1993 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem
Peyton Weaver, Counc~~, member
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Coum:ilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember (late arrival)
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Jim Garrison, Councilmember
Also present were Interim City Manager Frank Trando, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and
City Attorney Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to Order
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. 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. Grapevine Boundary Dispute
2. Longbranch Litigation
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2(g), discussion concerning personnel.
1. Appointments to Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning
Commission
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:34 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session. Councilmember Reitman arrived during Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. City Attorney to brief Council regarding open meeting taws,
appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Officials Liability.
B. Update on Trade Fair.
C. Discussion of the ordinance setting the starting time for Council
Meetings.
D. Presentation by Steve Goram/Rick Weiland regarding soccer fields.
E. General Discussion of agenda items.
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Council did not convene into Work Session at this time. Items were discussed after the Mayor's
Report.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson led those present in the invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Consent Agenda was considered at this time. See Item 16 for minutes.
7. Citizen's Appearance
There were no citizens who wished to address the Council.
8. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming September 18, 1993 as
Coppell Eagle Scout Appreciation Day and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Morton read the Proclamation into the record. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve
a Proclamation naming September 18, 1993 as Coppell Eagle Scout Appreciation Day. Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor
of the motion.
9. Consider appointments to the City's Boards and/or Commissions
Consensus of the Council was to not consider any late applications.
Board of Adjustments
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Donald Bizzell and Gregory Frnka as two-year full-term
members; Jerrie Kertz as a one-year full-term member; Tim Torno and Robert Brinkman as two-
year alternate members; and Sandy Gulledge as a one-year alternate member to the Board of
Adjustments. Councilmember Garrison seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilmember Weaver moved to appoint Marsha Tunnell, Carl Thompson, Larry Wheeler and
Norman Alexander to two-year members on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
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Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor
of the motion, and Councilmember Watson voting against the motion.
American Red Cross
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Dorothy McPhail as the American Red Cross
Representative for a term of one year. Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion
carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved
to appoint William Sundermann as alternate to the American Red Cross for a term of one year.
Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor
of the motion, and Councilmember Stahly voting against the motion.
Animal Control Appeal Board
Councilmember Garrison moved to appoint Rosalie Money as a two-year term citizen member
and Marie Dahmer as the alternate two-year term member to the Animal Control Appeal Board.
Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion.
Building and Standards Commission
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Mark Weisenbach to a two-year full-term position;
move Randy Bollig from alternate to a two-year full-term position; move William McGinnis
from alternate to a two-year full-term position; appoint Thomas Keel to a one-year alternate
position; appoint John Blaess to a two-year alternate position and appoint Rex Carpenter to a
two-year alternate position of the Building and Standards Commission. Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
Cable Review Board
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to move Margaret Quinn from alternate to a one-year full-
term position; appoint Daniel Green to a two-year full-term position; appoint Richard Diekman
to a two-year full-term position; appoint Keith Roberson to a two-year alternate position and
appoint Charles Troxel to a one-year alternate position of the Cable Review Board.
Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion.
Code Advisory Appeal Board
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Randy Bollig to a two-year position as a homebuilder;
appoint Ron Adams to a two-year position as a plumber; appoint Thomas Keel to a two-year
position as an engineer and appoint Jamie Penner to a two-year position as the citizen
representative with the Code Advisory Appeal Board. Councilmember Weaver seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver,
Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. -
Coppell Historic Preservation Commission
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Michael Cogburn to a two-year, full-term position;
appoint Wheelice Wilson to a two-year, full-term position and appoint Phillip Martin to a two-
year, full-term position with the Coppell Historic Preservation Commission. Councilmember
Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
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Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
Disciplinary Appeals Advisory Board
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to appoint Shari Guess to a one-year term position; appoint
Douglas Shaw to a one-year term position and appoint Richard Heinsius to a one-year term
position with the Disciplinary Appeals Advisory Board. Councilman Reitman seconded the
motion; the motion carded 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Stahly,
Watson, Reitman, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmembers Weaver and
Mayo voting against the motion.
Economic and Business Development Board
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint James Dippold to a two-year full-term position; appoint
Jerry Singleton to a two-year full-term position, appoint Bronwyn Brock to a two-year full-term
position and appoint Ron Pankey to a two-year alternate position with the Economic and
Business Development Board. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Reitman,
Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmember Watson voting against
the motion.
Library Board
Councilmember Reitman stated his wish to abstain from the vote on this Board due to his
receiving numerous campaign contributions from its members. Councilmember Weaver moved
to appoint John Hill to a two-year full-term position; appoint Barbara Baumgarten to a two-year
full-term position; appoint Ken Hevron to a two-year full-term position; move Gene Pyeatt from
alternate to a two-year full-term position; and appoint Cynthia Towell to a two-year alternate
position with the Library Board. Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion
carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson,
Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Reitman's abstention
counted as a vote in favor of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.1 lB. Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson moved to appoint Norma Castleberry to a one-year alternate position with
the Library Board. Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Mayo, and Garrison
voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Reitman's abstention counted as a vote in favor
of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.1 lB.
Park Board
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to appoint Karl Guderian to a two-year full-term position;
appoint Candy Sheehan to a two-year full-term position; appoint Charles Markham to a one-year
full-term position; and appoint Cheryl Colmery to a two-year full-term position with the Park
Board. Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison
voting in favor of the motion. Following a motion for the additional appointments and a vote
to reconsider that motion, Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to appoint Timothy Higgins to a
one-year full-term position and appoint Billy Faught to a two-year full-term position with the
Park Board. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Stahly, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor
of the motion, and Councilmembers Weaver and Watson voting against the motion. Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson moved to appoint Peter Fullinwider to a two-year alternate position and Robert
Mathis to a one-year alternate position with the Park Board. Councilmember Reitman seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Stahly,
Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmember
Weaver voting against the motion.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING: To receive public comment concerning the Proposed
1993-94 Municipal Budget.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
of the budget. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in
opposition of the budget or to make a general comment. John Hill, Chairman of the Library
Board, spoke in favor of the budget and also requested more financing in behalf of the library.
Ann McNear also asked for more finances to be appropriated in the next budget for the library.
Mayor Morton then closed the Public Hearing. Consensus of the Council was to bring back
only the Library Supplement for reconsideration. No further action was necessary on this item.
11. Discussion and consideration to enter into an agreement with a consulting f'wm
to assess the needs of a computer system. The firm to be determined at the
Council Meeting.
Council deferred this item to the City Council meeting of September 14, 1993.
12. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was necessary on this item.
13. Interim City Manager's Report.
No report under this item.
14. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton discussed the Trade Fair and asked for volunteers to sign up to work the
Trade Fair.
B. John Mark with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Council regarding a
street banner for the Trade Fair. Consensus of Council was to allow the banner and put
it on the agenda for the next City Council meeting.
The Work Session items were discussed at this time. See Item 3 above for the agenda items.
15. Liaison Reports.
Finance Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson stated that the Finance Committee met with
members of GTE regarding a franchise contract and will bring something to the next City
Council meeting.
City/CISD Liaisons -- Councilmember Mayo announced that he and Councilmember Stahly met
with the liaisons from the School Board and they are working on a joint purpose agreement _
regarding library data processing, document storage, building maintenance, grounds
maintenance, energy audits, joint swimming pool and permit fees. They would like to set a joint
meeting in the near future.
Councilmember Watson discussed a park dedication ordinance which is being put together by
the Park Department and Public Works.
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Councilmember Stahly thanked the City Secretary Department and in particular Assistant City
Secretary Linda Grau for putting together the reception for the Boards and Commissions.
Councilmember Weaver also thanked Staff for the reception for Boards and Commissions.
D/FW Airport Expansion -- Councilmember Weaver stated that the forum will meet on
August 25, 1993.
City Manager Search Committee -- Councilmember Weaver indicated he had spoken with the
representative from Ralph Anderson & Associates. He has requested a meeting on September 7
around 6:00 to review the list of finalists and will report to Council on September 14, 1993.
CONSENT AGENDA
16. A. Consider approval of minutes: August 2, 1993
August 10, 1993
B. To consider an ordinance for Case #PD-116R to change the zoning
designation from Town Center (TC) to PD-SF-7, on a parcel of land
located at the northwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road,
at the request of Chaucer Estates Joint Venture and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an additional $200.00 toward the reception for the
City's Boards and Commissions.
-- D. Consideration of a renewal of Dallas County Health Services agreement
effective October 1, 1993 to September 30, 1994, in the amount of
$2,749.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. 1. Consideration and approval to accept the resignation of Ms.
Marca Hiller from the Park Board effective September 9, 1993.
2. Consideration and approval to accept the resignation of Mr.
Danny Watson from the Park Board effective August 24, 1993.
F. Consideration and approval of the certification of the 1993 anticipated
collection rate for the period of July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994 and
the amount of excess debt collections during the period of July 1, 1992
through June 30, 1993.
G. Consideration and approval to grant a thirty (30') foot easement to the
Coppell Municipal Utility District No. 1 along Andrew Brown Jr.
Community Park, east of Denton Tap Road, and authorize the Mayor
to sign.
H. Consideration of approving a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance
Appendix A-I-D-l-1 (Page 21 entitled "Parking Lots") to allow five inch
thick concrete paving in the parking lot area of Lot 2, Block B Creek
View Phase II (Dr. Greg Gemoules eye clinic).
I. Consideration of approving a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance
Appendix A-1 (Page 13 entitled "Drive Spacing and Location") to allow
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two sixty foot wide driveways to service Lot 3, Block 4 Coppell
Commerce Center (Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc.).
Item I was pulled at the request of Councilmember Mayo due to a conflict of interest. The
appropriate form has been filed with the City Secretary.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve 16 A, B carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-38, C,
D, E, F, G and H. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve 16 I. Councilmember Reitman seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver,
Stably, Watson, Reitman, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Mayo
was excused from voting due to a conflict of interest.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
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