CM 1994-01-25 MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, January 25,
1994 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
- Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tern
Peyton Weaver, Councilmember
Flo McFadden Stably, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Jim Garrison, Councilmember
Councilmember Lanny Mayo was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager
Jim Witt, Assistant 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 adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
~' A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. J.E. Thompson vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. E.E.O.C. Complaint.
3. Richard Lee Terry vs. City of Coppell
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:16 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of agenda items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session - Students in Government
Mayor Malish (Morton) reconvened into Regular Session. Mayor Morton announced that this
is Students in Government Week and asked that the students stand and introduce themselves.
The participating students were Alan Neff, Michael Haynes, Michael Jones, Michael Tennison,
Scott Malish, Nathan Wood, Christopher Griffin, Taylor Hadley, Gina Dellavalle, Jaime Arnold,
Camille Jones, and Adam Andrews.
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These students represented: Scott Malish (Mayor); Taylor Hadley (Ron Robertson/Mayor Pro-
Tem/Place 6), Alan Neff (Peyton Weaver/Place 1); Michael Haynes (Flo Stahly/Place 2);
Michael Jones (Danny Watson/Place 3); Nathan Wood (Mitch Reitman/Place 4); Christopher
Griffin (Lanny Mayo/Place 5); Gina Dellavalle (Jim Garrison/Place 7); Michael Tennison (Jim
Witt/City Manager); Jamie Arnold (Dorothy Timmons/City Secretary); and Camille Jones (Pete
Smith/City Atttorney).
5. Invocation
Adam Andrews led those present in the invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Adam Andrews led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearances (Students in Government)
A. Krisfin Love, 329 Lakewood Court, and Danielle Lowry, 209 Heartz Road, requested
that more restrooms be placed in the City parks.
B. Westin Skinner, 520 Hunter's Ridge, and Chris Simpson, 209 E. Bethel Road, addressed
the Council concerning their desire to have the Stop 'N Go on Denton Tap torn down.
City Manager Michael Tennison (Jim Witt) asked Council for consensus to write a letter
to the owner of the building and consensus was given.
C. Kristin Patterson, 159 Shiloh Court, inquired as to the possibility of having an indoor
swimming pool installed in the high school
8. Mayor's Report (Students in Government)
There was no Mayor's Report.
9. Consideration and approval of a proclamation declaring January 25, 1994 as
"Students in Government Day" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Hadley (Robertson) read the proclamation for the record. Mayor Pro Tem
Hadley/Griffin (Robertson) moved to approve a proclamation declaring January 25, 1994 as
"Students in Government Day" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Wood (Reitman) seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Hadley/Griffin (Robertson) and Councilmembers Neff (Weaver), Haynes (Stahly), Jones
(Watson), Wood (Reitman), and Dellavalle (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion.
10. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming January 23 through
January 29, 1994 as COPPELL FAMILY YMCA APPRECIATION WEEK,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Dellavalle (Garrison) read the proclamation into the record. Representatives
from the YMCA were called forward and presented with the proclamation. Councilmember
Dellavalle (Garrison) moved to approve a Proclamation naming January 23 through January 29,
1994 as COPPELL FAMILY YMCA APPRECIATION WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Jones (Watson) seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
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Pro Tem Hadley/Griffin (Robertson) and Councilmembers Neff (Weaver), Haynes (Stahly),
Jones (Watson), Wood (Reitman), and Dellavalle (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion.
11. Approval and confirmation of Police Reserve Officers Thomas Payne
Galbraith, Jr. and Franklin Frederick Meyers, Jr., by the Mayor and City
Council.
Captain Todd Renshaw made a presentation to the Council and introduced two volunteer police
officers, Tom Galbraith and Frank Meyers. Councilmember Griffin (Robertson) moved to
approve and confirm Police Reserve Officers Thomas Payne Galbraith, Jr. and Franklin
Frederick Meyers, Jr. Councilmember Wood (Reitman) seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hadley/Griffin (Robertson) and Councilmembers Neff (Weaver),
Haynes (Stably), Jones (Watson), Wood (Reitman), and Dellavalle (Garrison) voting in favor
of the motion.
12. Consideration and approval of granting variance to Sign Ordinance to allow
Lions Club of Coppell to hang banner publicizing Pancake Breakfast on poles
provided along Denton Tap Road from February 2 through February 7, 1994
and waiving all applicable fees.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Haynes (Stahly) moved to approve the granting of a variance to Sign Ordinance
to allow Lions Club of Coppell to hang banner publicizing Pancake Breakfast on poles provided
along Denton Tap Road from February 2 through February 7, 1994 and waiving all applicable
fees. Councilmember Neff (Weaver) seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Hadley/Griffin (Robertson) and Councilmembers Neff (Weaver), Haynes (Stahly),
Jones (Watson), Wood (Reitman), and Dellavalle (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas by amending
Chapter 8, Section 8-3-1, adding subsection C authorizing the City Engineer
to designate temporary "No Parking" areas; providing a repealing clause;
providing a severability clause; providing a penalty or fine not to exceed the
sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00); providing a savings clause; and
providing an effective date and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Ken Griffin, City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Following questions and
answers, Councilmember Wood (Reitman) moved to approve Ordinance No. 94637 of the City
of Coppell, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas by amending
Chapter 8, Section 8-3-1, adding subsection C authorizing the City Engineer to designate
temporary "No Parking" areas; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause;
providing a penalty or fine not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200,00); providing
a savings clause; and providing an effective date and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro
Tern Hadley (Robertson) seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Hadley/Griffin (Robertson) and Councilmembers Neff (Weaver), Haynes (Stahly), Jones
(Watson), Wood (Reitman), and Dellavalle (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consideration of an ordinance for Case #S-1063 to change the zoning
designation from C (Commercial) to C.S.U.P. (Commercial Special Use
Permit), on the parcel of land located at 700 E. Sandy Lake Road at the
request of CiCi's Pizza Restaurant and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Following discussion, Councilmember Dellavalle (Garrison) moved to approve Ordinance No.
91500-A-39 for Case #S-1063 to change the zoning designation from C (Commercial) to
C.S.U.P (Commercial Special Use Permit), on a parcel of land located at 700 E. Sandy Lake
Road at the request of CiCi's Pizza Restaurant and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Griffin (Robertson) seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Hadley (Robertson) and Councilmembers Neff (Weaver), Haynes (Stahly), Jones
(Watson), Wood (Reitman), and Dellavalle (Garrison) voting in favor of the motion.
The Student Government portion of the meeting ended at this time. Mayor Morton recognized
the students, teachers and principals by presenting Proclamations and Certificates of
Appreciation.
A short recess was held at this time after which the regular session continued.
Citizen's Appearance
A. Jack Bommarito, 834 Locke Lane, presented a letter to Council requesting annexation
of his property into the MUD.
The Consent Agenda was considered at this time. See Item 19 below for minutes.
Council adjourned back into Executive Session under Item 2 at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. J.E. Thompson vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. E.E.O.C. Complaint.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session. Councilmember Garrison left the meeting following the Executive Session.
15. Necessary Action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was necessary under this item.
16. City Manager's Report.
There was no City Manager Report.
17. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson discussed the possibility of looking at the Food Lion location
for a future recreation center and asked for consensus of Council. City Manager Jim
Witt informed the Council that a letter had been forwarded to the representatives of Food
Lion indicating the City's interest.
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B. Councilmember Reitman voiced his agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson regarding
a recreation center site at Food Lion.
C. Mayor Morton reminded everyone about the Coppell Gala to be held on March 5, 1994
at the Grand Kempenski Hotel.
D. Councilmember Watson asked that staff review the Lake Park replat for options of a hike
and bike trail. Also Councilmember Watson asked for consensus of Council that staff
look into securing easements along Beltline for the hike and bike trail. Council gave
consensus.
E. Councilmember Weaver spoke to Council regarding homeowner associations and asked
for consensus of Council to define a standard homeowner agreement. Council gave
consensus.
18. Liaison Reports.
D/FW Airport Expansion -- Councilmember Stahly informed the Council that a meeting is
scheduled on the noise forum to be held January 26, 1994. Councilmember Weaver discussed
the noise forum and urged the Council to maintain relations with the airport.
Economic & Business Development Board -- Councilmember Stahly announced that the
Economic and Business Development Partnership has established with MJ Designs an official
ground-breaking ceremony to be February 10, 1994 at 11:00 a.m.
Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance -- Councilmember Stahly stated the ordinance had been
revised.
Office on Aging -- Councilmember Stahly reminded everyone of the Infofair to be held
February 8, 1994 at the Farmers Branch Recreation Center.
YMCA -- Councilmember Stahly thanked the Mayor for proclaiming YMCA Appreciation Week
and announced that the grand opening ceremony was held Saturday, January 22, 1994.
Data Processing Committee -- Councilmember Weaver stated that staff has been reviewing the
finished report from Arthur Andersen and a meeting should be held within the next couple of
weeks.
City-Wide Storm Water Management Plan -- Councilmember Weaver expressed a need for an
emergency meeting to look at the Pulte Homes subdivision.
Library Board -- Councilmember Weaver announced that bids will be coming in around the
22nd. City Manager Jim Witt informed the Council that there was one administrative issue
concerning the Library to be worked out.
Councilmember Watson informed Council that he was not able to attend the meetings for
NTCOG and would like to be removed from that committee. Councilmember Reitman was
appointed to NTCOG in Councilmember Watson's place.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson asked that City Staff schedule an agenda item to recognize former
Mayor Wolfe and Councilmembers Thomas and Smothermon with plaques.
CONSENT AGENDA
19. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
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A. Consider approval of minutes: January 11, 1994
B. Consider ratification of designation of City Engineer Ken Griffin as
Acting City Manager in case of disability or absence of the City
Manager, in accordance with Article 4, Section 4.01 E of the City
Charter, as recommended by City Manager Jim Witt.
C. Consideration of an ordinance for Case #ZC-550 to change the zoning
designation from MF-2 (Multi-Family-2) to SF-9 (Single Family-9) on
a parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Beverly Drive and
Warren Crossing, at the request of Mr. Ray Warren, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration of an ordinance for Case #S-1061 to change the zoning
designation from LI (Light Industrial) to L.I.S.U.P. (Light Industrial,
Special Use Permit) on a parcel of land located at 820 S. MacArthur
Boulevard, Suite 124, at the request of Subway Restaurant, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration of an ordinance for Case #S-1060 to change the zoning
designation from C (Commercial) to C.S.U.P. (Commercial Special Use
Permi0, on a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Denton Tap Road, at the request of Univest and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consideration of awarding Bid #Q-1093-03, "C.C.T.V. SYSTEM", to
provide for improved building security at Coppell Town Center in the
amount of $11,348.00 to Southwest Security.
Councilmember Garrison moved to approve Items 19 A, B, C carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-40, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-41, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-42 and
F. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, 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:
Linda Grau, Assistant City Secretary
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