CM 1993-10-26 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 26, 1993
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 26,
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
Peyton Weaver, Councilmember --~
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Jim Garrison, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Robertson was absent from the meeting. 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 and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney regarding pending litigation.
1. Phillip Robertson, Jr. vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. Johnny J.E. Thompson vs. City of Coppell
B. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters 1. Discussion regarding the appointment of a City Manager.
2. Discussion regarding the appointment of an Alternate Judge.
3. Discussion regarding the appointment of Alternate Commissioner
to the Board of Adjustment.
City Attorney Peter G. Smith did not sit in on the discussion regarding Phillip Robertson due
to a conflict with his firm. 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 6:37
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. City Attorney to brief Council regarding Open Meetings.
B. Discussion of Park Fees Ordinance.
C. Discussion of allocating $5,000 to the Coppell Humane Society.
D. Discussion of criteria for Coppell Christmas Spirit Award
E. General Discussion of a enda items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
Item 12 was considered at this time. See Item 12 below for minutes.
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5. Invocation
Councilmember Stahly 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. Ralph Goins, 651 Duncan Drive, spoke to the Council regarding the Beltline water line
extension and requested that the Council reconsider this matter.
B. Jim Cowman, 314 Parkwood, addressed the Council regarding the MF-2 zoned property
on Parkway Boulevard and stated his belief that an apartment complex is not the highest
and best use of that land.
The Consent Agenda was considered at this time. See Item 17 below for minutes.
8. Presentation of Pedestrian Award by Kim Cash from American Automobile
Association to Mayor and City Council.
Klm Cash made a presentation to the Council recognizing Coppell as being outstanding in
automobile safety and presenting the City with the American Automobile Association's
Pedestrian Safety Citation Award. No action was required on this item.
9. Discussion and consideration of re-scheduling and/or cancelling the City
Council meetings of: November 23, 1993 and December 28, 1993.
Councilmember Weaver moved to cancel the City Council meetings of November 23, 1993 and
December 28, 1993. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
10. Consideration and approval of allocating $5,000 to the Coppell Humane
Society, as requested by Councilmember Garrison.
Mayor Morton made comments concerning the need for a contract prior to approving the
expenditure of funds. Pat Thompson, President of the Coppell Humane Society, made a
presentation to the Council. Roxanne Hoppie, Vice-President of the Coppell Humane Society,
also made a presentation. Council made comments regarding their appreciation of the work
being done by the Humane Society. Mary Ellen Gerrardi made a presentation to the Council.
No action was taken on this item at this time.
11. Presentation by the Parks and Recreation Board Chairperson 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 for the dedication of park land, increasing the fee in lieu of
dedication and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was previously discussed during the Work Session. Concern was expressed by
Council regarding the park zones and the location of pocket parks within each zone. Public
Works Director Steve Goram indicated to Council that a pocket park was located in each of the
proposed zones. Following lengthy discussion, Councilmember Watson moved to approve
Ordinance No. 93627 amending Ordinance No. 341 by amending Section XVI(F) "Park Fees"
and Section VII of Appendix A to provide the new park land dedication requirements and fees,
and amend Section 2 to state that this ordinance shall not apply to property for which a
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preliminary plat has been filed and such property shall be subject to the park land dedication and
fee requirements of the prior ordinances which are continued in effect for those purposes; and
also amend Section F to change six (6) years to ten (10) years. Councilmember Garrison
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Morton requested that City
Attorney Peter G. Smith, Councilmembers Weaver and Watson meet to amend the ordinance
regarding park zones.
Consent Agenda Items 17 B, E, G and J were considered at this time. See Item 17 B, E, G and ---
J below for minutes.
12. Consideration and approval of an Employment Contract with the new City
Manager.
Councilmember Weaver moved to approve the Employment Contract with the new City
Manager, James Witt, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Lanny Mayo
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
13. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action on this item.
14. Interim City Manager's Report.
There was no Interim City Manager's Report.
15. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton asked the Council for consensus to sign the Certificates of Membership
for Friends of the Library. Council gave consensus for the signatures.
16. Liaison Reports.
Negotiating Committee/Paragon Franchise Renewal -- Councilmember Garrison announced that
soon the Council Meetings will be televised on Paragon Cable.
City/CISD Liaison -- Councilmember Mayo stated that hopefully there would be a joint meeting
within the next week.
Park Board -- Councilmember Mayo advised that the Park Board would be reviewing the half
cent sales tax issue.
Library Board -- Councilmember Watson announced that November will be amnesty month to
return overdue books without a fine. Councilmember Weaver advised that he had received from
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Development, an artist's rendering of the new
William T. Cozby Public Library which he showed to the Council.
Economic & Business Development Board -- Councilmember Stahly extended thankyous to
Kathleen Roach and the City Staff for putting together the reception October 14, 1993. _~
Office on Aging/Senior Citizens -- Councilmember Stably announced that the golf tournament
raised $33,500.00.
YMCA -- Councilmember Stahly advised that the YMCA is under construction and the new
facility will be open mid to late November.
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Councilmember Weaver requested a written report regarding the erosion that the homeowner
reported at the last meeting.
D/FW Airport Expansion -- Councilmember Weaver stated that the D/FW Noise Forum would
meet October 27, 1993 at 2:00 o'clock.
CONSENT AGENDA
17. A. Consider approval of minutes: October 5, 1993
October 9, 1993
October 12, 1993
B. Consideration and approval of signing an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement with NCTCOG and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of Proclamation naming October 23, 1993
as Fez and Fuz Rodeo Day and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration to award Bid Q-0993-02, for an annual contract for the
purchase of sign materials, to Road Runner Traffic Supply for an
estimated amount of $20,457.00; 3M Corporation for an estimated
amount of $2,541.00; and Center Line Supply for an estimated amount
of $10,952.00 which makes an estimated total of $33,950.00.
Eo Discussion and consideration of approval of an ordinance approving a
Franchise Agreement between the City of Coppell and GTE Southwest,
Incorporated, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consideration and approval of alternate Municipal Judge, J.P. Roland
Jeter, and authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and sign
compensation agreement.
G. 1. Consideration of accepting the resignation of Sandy Gulledge,
Alternate Commissioner on the Board of Adjustment.
2. Consideration of appointing a replacement to fill the un-expired
term of resigning Board of Adjustment Alternate Commissioner
Sandy Gulledge.
H. Discussion and consideration of transferring $150 from Mayor and
Council Contingency fund to increase the amount previously budgeted
for Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon.
I. Discussion and consideration of an Ordinance bringing forward the
provisions of Ordinance //91-520 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.
J. Consideration and approval of adopting criteria for Coppell Christmas
Spirit Award Program.
Items 17 B, E, G and J were pulled for further consideration.
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Items 17 A, C, D, F, H and I --
Councilmember Garrison moved to approve Items 17 A, C, D, F, H and I carrying Ordinance
No. 93625 93624. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with
Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 17 B was pulled from the agenda.
Item 17 E -
After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Weaver moved to deny an ordinance approving a
Franchise Agreement between the City of Coppell and GTE Southwest, Incorporated.
Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Councilmembers
Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion. Mayor
Morton appointed a committee consisting of Councilmembers Weaver, Reitman and Mayo and
Interim City Manager Frank Trando to work with GTE on this matter and bring back to Council
as soon as possible. Staff was requested to see what TML feelings are on this matter.
Item 17 G -
Councilmember Weaver moved to accept the resignation of Sandy Gulledge, Alternate
Commissioner on the Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Garrison seconded the motion; the
motion carded 6-0 with Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Chris Claudio to fill the unexpired term of Sandy
Gulledge as Alternate Commissioner on the Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Reitman
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 17 J --
Councilmember Weaver moved to appoint a Special Study Committee consisting of
Councilmembers Weaver and Stably to work with the Chairpersons of the Boards and Kathleen
Roach to adopt criteria for judging Christmas decorations. Councilmember Garrison seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATI'EST:
Dorothy Timmona, Cilty Secretary
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