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CM 1994-09-27 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1994 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, September 27, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tern Norm Alexander, Councilmember Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember Danny L. Watson, Councilmember Mitch Reitman, Councilmember Lanny Mayo, Councilmember Candy Sheehan, Councilmember Mayor Morton was out of the country. Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Acting City Secretary Linda Grau and City Attorney Peter G. Smith. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 1. Call to order Mayor Pro Tem Robertson called the meeting to order. 2. Convene Regular Session. 3. Invocation. Councilmember Reitman asked those present to pause for a moment of silent meditation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Citizen's Appearances. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson stated there were two persons signed up to speak under Citizen's Appearances. However, the two persons wished to speak on an agenda item and they would be called upon during the consideration of that agenda item. 6. Swearing-in of Representative, and Alternate, to the American Red Cross and new members to the City's Boards and Commissions. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson conducted the sweating into office of the new appointees to the Boards and Commissions. CONSENT AGENDA 7. Consideration and approval of the following consent agenda items: CM092794 Pagel of 5 A. Minutes of: September 13, 1994. B. Consideration and acceptance of the resignation of Jerry Singleton from the Economic & Business Development Board. C. Consideration and approval of awarding the bid for the City's Medical, Dental and Life/AD&D coverage to Cigna Health Care Company and Life and AD&D to Commercial Life and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. D. Consideration and approval of an agreement with WilTel Communications Systems, Inc., for the rental of a City-wide telecommunications system and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. E. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming October 1, 1994 as Coppell Community Blood Drive Day, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. F. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming Sunday, October 9, 1994 as Republic of China Day, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. G. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming October 9-15, 1994 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. H. Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning 2 foot of an existing 8-foot sanitary sewer easement on the west side of Lot 30, Block D Pecan Hollow (234 Walnut Grove Lane) and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. I. Consideration of an ordinance approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 1993-94 Budget, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. J. Consideration and approval of a resolution establishing permit fees and reimbursable costs for special events and parades and authorizing the City Manager authority to waive such fees for local non-profit organizations and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. K. Consideration of a request 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 banners in observance of Fire Prevention Week to be observed October 9-15, 1994. L. Consideration of a request for a variance from Section 10-8-3 (D) of the Sign Ordinance which concerns maximum size and location of subdivision identification signs. This variance is being requested by Mr. Mark Wainscott of Beamer Development Inc. for the Estates of Cambridge Manor Subdivision. Consent Agenda Items 7 E, F and L were pulled for further consideration. CM092794 Page 2 of 5 Consent Agenda Items 7 A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, and K -- Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 7 A, B, C, D, G, H carrying Ordinance No. 94670, I carrying Ordinance No. 94671, J carrying Resolution 092794.1, and K. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and S heehan voting in favor of the motion. Consent Agenda Item 7 E -- Councilmember Stably thanked Vickie Hart, who was instrumental in organizing the day. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson read the Proclamation. Councilmember Stably moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 7 E. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Consent Agenda Item 7 F -- Councilmember Mayo moved to deny Consent Agenda Item 7 F. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion to deny. Consent Agenda Item 7 L -- Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council and indicated Staff's support for the requested variance. Councilmember Reitman moved to approve the variances with the restriction that when 75% of the lots are sold, the sign must be removed. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 8. Consideration and approval of delaying the Sandy Lake Road project from MacArthur to Denton Tap (ST-93-02) to allow for further investigation of the location and upgrade of the existing TU transmission lines. Councilmember Sheehan stated that she and Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, had met with the PUC in Austin concerning the TU transmission lines. A presentation, concerning the information received, will be made at the meeting on October 3, 1994. Councilmember Sheehan suggested that a special Council meeting be called for input from concerned citizens. Consensus of Council was to call a Special Council Meeting for October 3, 1994. The following Citizens signed up to speak under this Agenda Item: A. Becky Chairez, 944 Pintail Court, read a petition of signatures from citizens regarding TU transmission lines and presented the same to the Council. B. Lucy Tucker, 120 Dickens, addressed the Council concerning the power line expansion. C. Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive, expressed his views regarding this issue. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve delaying the Sandy Lake Road project from MacArthur to Denton Tap (ST-93-02) to allow for further investigation of the location and upgrade of the existing TU transmission lines. Councilmember Stably seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stably, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. CM092794 Page3 of 5 9. City Manager's Report. Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that Thug would be going home next Friday. 10. Mayor Pro Tem's Report. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson stated he had no report. 11. Liaison Reports. Cable Review Board -- Councilmember Reitman stated that the Board had met and that they were preparing a charge stating their purpose of going forward pursuant to the sunsetting of the different boards. Office on Aging -- Councilmember Stahly announced that the Office on Aging had a very successful golf tournament. YMCA -- Councilmember Stahly reminded everyone of the Patron's Ball which will be held on October 15, 1994. Councilmember Stably also stated that basketball signups will be soon. Councilmember Stably announced that the school bond election would be held October 8, 1994 and that early voting was currently being conducted. Councilmember Reitman reminded everyone that the coming weekend would be the deadline for the pavers for the "Pave the Way" for the Library. Councilmember Mayo stated that voter turnout had been extremely poor in the last three elections and requested that everyone come and vote as several narrow elections had been lost recently. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) 12. Convene Executive Session A. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney 1. Wiseco Development claim - Lake Park. 2. Land Acquisition - Fire Station. 3. Terry v. City of Coppeli. B. Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters 1. Discussion concerning City Secretary. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson convened into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson adjourned the Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 13. Reconvene Regular Session CM092794 Page 4 of 5 0 :', 14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. No action was taken under this item. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: Linda Grau, Acting City Secretary CM092794 Page 5 of 5 (; ;.; :: .t 4 5