CM 1994-02-22 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
February 22, 1994 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 City Manager Jim Witt, 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. 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. Arthur H. Kwast vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:54 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
3. Reception for former Mayor and Council Members.
A recess was taken from the Council meeting at this time for a reception honoring former Mayor
and Councilmembers.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
5. Invocation
Councilmember Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda Items 14 A, B, C, E, F, G and H were considered at this time. See Item 14
below for minutes.
CM022294
Page 1 of 4
7. Citizen's Appearances
A. Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington, addressed the Council concerning the update of the Master
Plan and thanked the outstanding effort of the P & Z Commissioners.
At this time Item 8 was considered by Council.
B. Elaine Turner, 747 Blue Jay, thanked the Mayor and Council along with Rick Wieland
and Dennis Slayton for the expedient installation of the lights on the soccer field.
8. Discussion and consideration of approval of a Proclamation declaring
acknowledgement of the Dallas Cowboys' well-deserved back-to-back success
as Superbowl XXVlII champions and to extend sincerest congratulations to the
entire Dallas Cowboys football organization.
Mayor Morton read the Proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve the
Proclamation declaring acknowledgement of the Dallas Cowboys' well-deserved back-to-back
success as Superbowl XXVIII champions and to extend sincerest congratulations to the entire
Dallas Cowboys football organization. Councilmember Reitman 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.
At this time Item 7 B was heard.
9. Review MUD Task Force composition and report. Report by City Council
Representatives. --~
Councilmember Weaver made comments to Council and gave a report. Councilmember Weaver
stated that, at the request of the MUD Board, the committee should be restructured, and that
Councilmembers Reitman and Garrison have stepped down and Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
replaced them as a voting member from the City Council. Ed Thomas and Bob Rehm will be
representing the MUD Board along with citizens, Tim House and Bill Anderson.
Councilmember Weaver moved to change the structure of the MUD Board with City Council
representatives being Councilmember Weaver and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson as voting
members, and advisory members being Tim House and Bill Anderson. 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.
10. Necessary Action resulting from Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to allow the Mayor to enter into and sign an agreement
between the City of Coppell and Johnny Thompson, Adrian Moore and Steve Kimbrell for the
settlement agreement which has already been executed by Johnny Thompson, Adrian Moore and
Steve Kimbrell. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion. Question was called by Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and after voting on calling the question and withdrawal of calling the
question, the motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Stahly,
Watson, and Reitman voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Weaver, Mayo and
Garrison voting against the motion. Comments were made by various Councilmembers and
Councilmember Weaver voiced his desire to have a budget amendment for this item.
Consent Agenda Item 14 D was considered at this time. See Item 14 D below for minutes.
CM022294
Page 2 of 4
11. City Manager's Report.
There was no report under this item.
12. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that the Police Department will host a farewell reception on
Friday, February 25, 1994 for Captain Todd Renshaw who will be leaving Coppell to
become the Chief of Police of Frisco, Texas.
13. Liaison Reports.
Citizen's Recognition Commission -- Councilmember Stahly thanked Kathy Bowling for her
leadership and help in putting together the reception honoring former Mayor and
Councilmembers.
YMCA -- Councilmember Stahly announced that the sustaining drive had been completed and
a goal had been attained of $65,000.00.
Library Board -- Councilmember Watson stated that Friends of the Library were beginning their
funding drive for the new library and encouraged everyone to participate.
Councilmember Reitman recognized the Boy Scouts who were in the audience fulfilling a merit
badge requirement.
Councilmember Garrison reminded everyone of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce Gala which
will be held on March 5, 1994.
CONSENT AGENDA
14. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 8, 1994
B. Discussion and consideration of appointment/re-appointment of the
Municipal Court Judge and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
a contract.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution appointing Election Judge Jeanne
Heath and Alternate Judge Martha Jo Cozby for the Municipal Officer
Election to be held Saturday, May 7, 1994.
D. Consideration and approval of an agreement with Ray Associates, Inc.,
to conduct a salary/benefits survey and related work in the amount of
$11,910.00, with an additional option, to be exercised at the City
Manager's discretion, in the amount of $3,520.00, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
E. Consider approval of appropriating up to $4,480 to proceed with
renovations to Council Chambers, as previously discussed at last
Council meeting.
F. Consideration of rejecting Bid # Q-0993-01 received for the Moore
Road Drainage Improvements (DR-93-03) associated with the
intersection of Moore Road and Sandy Lake Road.
CM022294
Page 3 of 4
G. 1) Consideration to contract services to provide maintenance to
Class A landscaped medians, and to provide services as described
in Alternate#2 with VMC Landscape Services in the amount of
$29,121..00 during the 1993-94 fiscal year.
2) Consideration to contract services to provide maintenance to
Class B landscaped medians, the Grapevine Springs Park site,
and to provide services as described in Alternate #3 with The
Green Company in the amount of $17,924.30 during the 1993-94 -"
fiscal year.
H. Consideration of a request by M.J. Designs for a variance to the
subdivision Rules and Regulations to allow a maximum driveway width
of 50 feet for an industrial driveway instead of 40 feet.
Items 14 B and D were pulled for further consideration.
Items 14 A, C, E, F, G and H:
Councilmember Garrison moved to approve Items 14 A, C carrying Resolution No. 022294.1,
E, F, Gl, G2 and H. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Council members Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo,
and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14 B:
City Manager Jim Witt addressed the Council and recommended approval of this item. Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson moved to appoint Marian Moseley and authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a contract. 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. Mayor Morton swore Judge Moseley into office.
Item 14 D:
Councilmember Reitman moved to approve Item 14 D with an amendment stating that the
contract will begin 2/16/94 with Phase I to be completed by 4/26/94 and the balance by 5/9/94.
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.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons,City Secretary
CM022294
Page 4 of 4