CM 1993-09-28 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1993
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
September 28, 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, Councilmember
Flo McFadden Stably, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
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. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters --
1. Report from City Manager Search Committee regarding the
appointment of a City Manager
2. Appointment of Alternate Judge
B. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney regarding settlement of City of Coppell vs. City of Grapevine.
C. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney regarding pending litigation.
1. Arthur H. Kwast vs. City of Coppell, Mark Wolfe, and Peyton
Weaver
2. J.E. Thompson vs. City of Coppell
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. and opened the Work
Session. Councilmember Reitman arrived during the Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session. A. City Attorney to brief Council regarding Open Meetings.
B. Discussion of locations for up to four (4) noise monitoring devices
relating to D/FW Airport.
C. Discussion concerning the use of Andrew Brown Park for Coppell
Celebrates.
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D. Discussion concerning employee Life/AD&D, Health and Dental
Insurance coverage.
E. General Discussion of agenda items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
5. Invocation
Councilmember Reitman led those present in the invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearance
A. Alan D. Ratliff, 739 Blue Jay, addressed the Council regarding the statements made by
Dr. Melvin Gross at the September 14, 1993 City Council Meeting.
The Consent Agenda was considered at this time. See Item 23 for minutes.
-' 8. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming October 3-9, 1993 as
"Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Interim City Manager Frank Trando spoke to the Council regarding this matter. Mayor Morton
read the Proclamation to those present. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve a Proclamation
naming October 3-9, 1993 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Coppell. 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.
9. Consideration of accepting the resignation of Ms. Deanna Burnett as Alternate
Municipal Court Judge, and the reappointment of another Alternate, effective
October 1, 1993.
Councilmember Reitman moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Deanna Burnett and have
Vivyon Bowman, Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director, Judge Moseley and Bruce
Stockard, City Prosecutor, interview candidates. Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly,
Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
10. Presentation by the Parks and Recreation Board Chairman and consideration
of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 341 by amending Section XVI(F)
"Park Fees" and Section VII of Appendix A "Parks" to provide requirements
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for the dedication of park land, increasing the fee in lieu of dedication and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Watson moved to withdraw this item from the agenda. 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. Consensus of Council was to prepare questions and concerns and come back with a
revised ordinance at the October 12, 1993 or October 28, 1993 City Council Meeting.
11. Discussion and consideration of approval of a proposal for employee
Life/AD&D, Health and Dental Insurance coverage.
Vivyon Bowman, Assistant Personnel Manager/Personnel Director, addressed the Council
regarding this matter. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve the proposal of the
Employee Life/AD&D, Health and Dental Insurance Coverage. Councilmember Stahly
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.
12. Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat (resubmittal) for Waterside
Addition, Phase III, located at the northwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard
and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Dowdey Anderson Engineers.
This item was withdrawn at the request of the Applicant.
13. Consideration and appointment of a Christmas Decorations Judging
Committee, consisting of a representative from each Board and Commission,
as requested by Council Member Weaver.
Staff was directed to develop procedures and have a representative from each City Board and
Commission to be a member of this Judging Committee. Recognition can be given at the
December City Council meeting. No further action was required on this item.
14. Discussion and consideration of the new law on disclosing names and addresses
of utility customers, as requested by Councilmember Mitch Reitman.
Anna Wortman, Friendly Greetings from Anna, 152 Meadowcreek, addressed the Council. Staff
was directed to confer with the programmer of the water bills to see if information regarding
confidentiality can be put on the water bill; if so, meet with attorney to see if it meets legal
requirements and if so, put on bill. No other action was necessary at this time.
Items 17, 18, 16, and 23 H, E, G and J were considered at this time. See these items for
minutes.
15. Discussion and consideration of Council liaisons to Boards and Commissions.
This item was postponed from last Council meeting, September 14, 1993, at
the request of the Mayor.
Due to Councilmember Watson being elected to the Council in a special election after the
Liaison Boards were set, the following changes were made for liaisons:
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Library Board -- Councilmember Reitman yielded his position to Councilmember Watson.
Historical District -- Councilmember Mayo yielded his position to Councilmember Watson.
YMCA-- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson yielded his position to Councilmember
Watson.
Economic & Business
Development -- Mayor Morton yielded his position to Councilmember Garrison.
D/FW Expansion-Noise
Task Force-Homeowner
Association Rep.-- Notice will be placed in the media for a representative to fill this position.
MUD Liaison-- Councilmember Weaver yielded his position to Councilmember Reitman.
Neighborhood Integrity
Ordinance-- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson yielded his position to Councilmember
Weaver.
NCTCOG (resource
conservation)-- Councilmember Weaver yielded his position to Councilmember Watson.
Data Processing-- Councilmember Watson will be added as a third member.
16. Discussion and consideration of suggesting locations for up to four noise
monitoring devices to be used in conjunction with measuring and monitoring
airport noise at D/FW International Airport.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Consensus of Council was for Staff to suggest to the Noise Monitoring Expert and suggest four
or five locations.
17. Consider approval of Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, September 28, 1993
as CoppeH's "Pony League Bronco All-Stars Day" in the City of Coppeli and
authorizing the Mayor to sign, as requested by Councilmember Lanny Mayo.
Councilmember Mayo read the Proclamation and Mayor Morton presented copies of the
proclamation to the coaches and players. No further action was required on this item.
18. Consider approval of Proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, September 29,
1993 as Coppell's "Pony Thirteen Year Old All-Stars Metroplex Champions
Day" in the city of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign, as requested
by Councilmember Mayo.
Councilmember Mayo read the Proclamation and Mayor Morton presented copies of the
proclamation to the coaches and players. No further action was required on this item.
19. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action necessary on this item.
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20. Interim City Manager's Report.
There was no Interim City Manager's Report.
21. Mayor's Report.
A. Councilman Garrison reported that Channels 4 and 8 have extended their transmission
to Paragon Cable to the end of October. Channel 5 has not granted the extension.
Mayor Morton recommended that the City send a letter to the FCC expressing our
displeasure with the current cable rates. Also a letter will be drafted to Channels 4, 5
and 8.
22. Liaison Reports.
YMCA Liaison -- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson addressed the Council concerning purchasing a
table for the Patron's Ball. Consensus of Council to fund two tables for directors.
Councilmember Weaver informed the Council regarding a complaint letter from Crestview
Court.
Re-alignment or Beltline Road Committee -- Councilmember Weaver requested another meeting
on this issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
23. A. Consider approval of minutes: August 13, 1993
September 14, 1993
B. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming October 2, 1993
as CoppellEagle Scout Appreciation Day and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
~ C. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming October 10, 1993 as
"Republic of China Day" and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
October 24-30, 1993 as "Pharmacy Week" in the City of Coppell and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Discussion and consideration of an Ordinance bringing forward the
provisions of Ordinance #91-500 that adopted the Uniform Building
Code, 1991 Edition, as the City of Coppell Building Code; making
certain amendments to the Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition.
F. Consideration for a variance from Section 10-4-3B and 10-4-3D of the
sign Ordinance, which concerns banners and signs attached to any tree --
and/or public utility poles. The variance is requested by the Coppell
Fire Department for display of two (2) banners in observance of Fire
Prevention Week to be observed October 3-9, 1993.
G. Consideration of approving a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance
(Appendix A, Section I, Item D.j, page 21) to allow 5" thick concrete
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pavement in the parking lot of First Baptist Church, at the church's
request.
H. Discussion and consideration of the 1993-94 contract for economic
development between the City of Coppell and the Coppell Chamber of
Commerce, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance of the City of CoppeH,
Texas approving an amendment to the budget for the Fiscal Year
October 1, 1992 through September 30, 1993 in the amount of
$12,500.00 for the General Fund and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J. Consideration to approve a proposal not to exceed $16,715.00 for
services to provide planning, landscape architectural, and engineering
services with Mesa Design Group, Inc., for the lighting of multiple
soccer fields at Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park, west of Denton
Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
K. Consideration of allowing Coppell Celebrates to utilize Andrew Brown
Park on April 29, 30 and May 1, 1994.
L. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance declaring an area
receiving longstanding treatment as part of the Municipality.
Items 23 E, G, H and J were pulled for later consideration.
Items A, B, C, D, F, I, K and L --
Councilmember Garrison moved to approve Items 23 A, B, C, D, F, I carrying Ordinance No.
93622, K and L carrying Ordinance No. 93623. Councilmember Reitman 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.
Item 23 H --
Council requested the word "Professional" be changed in the first paragraph to "Coppell
Chamber of Commerce." Kirk King, President elect of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce
asked that the word "omission" be deleted from page 5, paragraph 10. Councilmember Garrison
moved to approve the 1993-94 contract for economic development between the City of Coppell
and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce with the stipulation that the word "Professional" in the
contract be changed to "Coppell Chamber of Commerce" and that the word "omission" on Page
5, Paragraph 10 be deleted. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson 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.
Item 23 E --
Mayor Morton stated that the Ordinance Number referred to should be 91520 rather than 91500.
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson brought up several points in the ordinance that need to be addressed
further before this matter is acted upon. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to postpone this item
until the second regular City Council Meeting of October. Councilmember Weaver seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers
Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 23 G --
Councilmember Weaver moved to approve a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow 5"
thick concrete pavement in the parking lot of First Baptist Church. Councilmember Reitman
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. Staff was asked to style an agenda item allowing the City Engineer to approve
variances for 5" concrete until the Subdivision ordinance is redrawn.
Item 23 J --
Councilmember Mayo stated his reservations about hiring a consultant. Kirk King with TU
Electric stated that TU Electric will provide assistance if they do not have to go outside the
company for the engineering. He stated that TU typically does not engineer lighting for ball
fields. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve a proposal not to exceed $16,715.00 for
services to provide planning, landscape architectural, and engineering services with Mesa Design
Group, Inc. for the lighting of multiple soccer fields at Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park.
Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion; and Councilmembers Weaver and Mayo voting against the motion.
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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