CM 1993-11-09 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 1993
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
November 9, 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 Tern
Peyton Weaver, Councilmember
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
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. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
There being no discussion for Executive Session, Council adjourned into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding decoration of Town Center for the holidays.
B. Discussion regarding the construction and installation of soccer lighting
at Andrew Brown Jr. Park.
C. Discussion regarding the maintenance of medians on MacArthur
Boulevard.
D. GTE Franchise Committee Report.
E. Discussion regarding the conceptual design of Sandy Lake Road.
F. Discussion regarding the floodplain status of the Johnny Thompson
property.
G. General discussion of agenda items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
5. Invocation
Councilmember Weaver led those present in the Invocation.
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6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearance
A. Kent Moore, 436 Dillard Lane, spoke to the Council regarding an Ethics Ordinance.
The Consent Agenda was considered at this time. See Item 20 below for minutes.
8. Swearing into office of Chris Claudio as an alternate member to the Board of
Adjustment, whose term will expire October, 1994.
Mayor Morton administered the oath of office to Chris Claudio as an alternate member to the
Board of Adjustment, whose term will expire October, 1994.
9. Presentation of National Award Winner plaque from the National Association
of Town Watch to the City of Coppell and Coppell Police Department for
participation in the 1993 National Night Out campaign.
Mayor Morton presented the National Award Winner plaque to Neil McKinney, Chief of Police,
and Jason Shanks, Patrolman. Chief McKinney made comments and recognized Officer Shanks,
Captain Renshaw, and Captain Nix for their coordination on the National Night Out Campaign,
along with citizens who included Tom Owen, Robert Refsdal, Mickey Neill, Mark and Linda
Thompson, Lisa Myers, Bob Arfman, Councilmember Jim Garrison, and Jena Simmons.
10. Presentation of Award to the City of Coppell, by Jenny Nelson of the
Parkland Blood Donor Center, for the most pints of blood donated by a
community in 1991/92 based on blood drives coordinated by Ken Griffin of
the City of Coppell and Brenda Jones of Riverside Church of Christ.
Mayor Morton announced that this item has been requested to be pulled until the first meeting
in December.
11. Discussion and consideration of placing a log cabin on the grounds of Bethel
Cemetery to house lawn equipment, as requested by Ann B. McNear,
Chairman of the Historic Bethel Cemetery Association.
Ann McNear made a presentation to the Council. Following discussion, it was consensus of
Council that Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmember Mayo will work with the Historic
Association Board and see if they would approve a newer style building and talk with developers
to see about having it built at no cost to the Historic Association. No further action was
required on this item.
12. Discussion and consideration of approving an ordinance prescribing
regulations for rates charged to cable television subscribers for the basic
service tier, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Peter G. Smith, City Attorney, addressed the Council regarding the ordinance. Following
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Ordinance No. 93628 prescribing
regulations for rates charged to cable television subscribers for the basic service tier, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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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13. Discussion and consideration to award bid for the construction and installation
of soccer lighting at Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park, west of Denton Tap
Road.
This item and the bid tabulation was discussed during Work Session. Following further
discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to award the bid for the construction and
installation of soccer lighting at Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park to Dean Electric, Inc. in
the amount of $79,660.00. Councilmember Mayo 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.
14. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of S-1070(R), Special Use Permit
for a drive-thru restaurant located near the southwest corner of MacArthur
Boulevard and Beltline Road, at the request of Boston Chicken.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. The Public Hearing will be held open until
December 14, 1993 and continued at that time.
15. Discussion and consideration of River Ridge Addition, Preliminary Plat,
located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverchase Drive, at
the request of CCM Engineering.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Bobby Rollings, representing the owner of the site, addressed the Council. Peter G. Smith, City
Attorney, was asked to research the possibility of an ordinance regarding homeowner's
associations. After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve River Ridge
Addition, Preliminary Plat, located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverchase
Drive with the following three (3) conditions: 1) alleys on 19 lots be waived; 2) the maximum
cul-de-sac length on Bradford Drive be waived and 3) minimum street radius requirement be
waived. 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.
16. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action on this item.
17. Interim City Manager's Report
Frank Trando, Interim City Manager, reminded Council of the City Thanksgiving Luncheon to
be held on November 24, 1993.
18. Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Morton stated that the Trinity River Public Workshop will have a meeting on
Monday, December 13, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. in Coppell City Council Chambers.
B. Mayor Morton also addressed the memo from Ken Griffin, City Engineer, to Frank
Trando, Interim City Manager, regarding the Grapevine Creek sewer main.
C. Mayor Morton announced that the City Staff would be putting together the Coppell
Christmas Parade and the lighting of the City Hall and Christmas Tree. He asked for
citizen volunteers to come forward to participate in these events.
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19. Liaison Reports
Councilmember Weaver announced that he will be attending the Christmas Spirit Award
Committee meeting on November 10, 1993.
Economic & Business Development Board -- Councilmembcr Stably informed the Council that
the Economic & Business Development Board met and they had reviewed thc tax abatement
program.
Data Processing Committee -- Councilmember Watson stated that he along with Councilmember
Weaver and Councilmember Reitman and Interim City Manager Frank Trando and City Staff
met with the Data Processing Committee and reviewed a preliminary report from Arthur
Andersen regarding City software.
D/FW Airport Expansion -- Councilmember Reitman announced that he and Mayor Morton and
Councilmember Stably had attended the noise forum.
City/CISD Liaisons -- Councilmcmber Mayo advised the Council that he and Councilmcmber
Stably met with the School Board and discussed joint tax collection, joint document storage and
joint janitorial service.
Park Board -- Councilmember Mayo stated that the Park Board had met and are in agreement
concerning the lighting project.
Councilmember Garrison commented regarding the new eye care center being built in Coppell
and also announced the Coppell Gala to be held in February with tickets to be available
December 1st.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 20, 1993
October 26, 1993
B. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas
approving an amendment to the budget for the City for the fiscal year
October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1994 in the amount of $101,545.00 for
the General Fund and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of a Resolution authorizing the City's vote for the
appointment of Thomas B. Landrum as a member for the Board of Directors
of the Dallas Central Appraisal District and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance //91524,
correcting Section 3, Specific Amendments to Uniform Fire Code B, Section
10.507(a) General limiting unsprinklered buildings to two stories and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of an ordinance allowing the City Engineer to
prescribe one-way street designations and barricade specifications to be
installed by police where necessary in conjunction with the display of
Christmas decorations or special events conducted within the City, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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F. Discussion and consideration to ratify a Settlement Agreement Mary Moore,
et al versus Dan Morales, et al, at the request of the City Attorney, Pete
Smith.
G. Consideration and approval of an agreement with the Coppell Humane Society
for animal control related services, in the amount of $5,000, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval of authorizing the Mayor to sign Ordinance No.
93627 providing the new park land dedication requirements and fees approved
by the Council at the October 26th Council Meeting.
I. Consideration and approval of waiving permit fees for the temporary
placement of the "Santa House" from November 26 through December 18,
1993, located adjacent to the patio of Slider and Blues Restaurant - requested
by Vicki Harms, President-elect of Coppell Exchange Club.
Item 20 A --
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Item 20 A with a correction to be made to the minutes
of October 26, 1993, Item 17 1 to read Ordinance No. 93624 instead of 93625. 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.
Items 20 B through I --
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve Items 20 B carrying Ordinance No. 93629, C
carrying Resolution No. 110993.1, D carrying Ordinance No. 93630, E carrying Ordinance
93631, F, G, H and I. 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.
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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