CM 1994-10-25 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 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
Norm Alexander, Councilmember (late arrival)
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
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 Morton called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Land acquisition - Fire Station, Police Department, Town
Center.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
Councilmember Alexander arrived during Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Agenda Review
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Mayo 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 Appearances.
A. Kent Moore, 400 Southwestern, addressed the Council concerning the following: 1)
wished Flo Stably well; 2) Code of Conduct; 3) Review of Home Rule Charter; 4) Texas
Open Meetings Handbook; 5) Texas Open Records Handbook; 6) October 12, 1994 letter
from Friedman on eight document requests and letter from Friedman dated October 21,
1994; and 7) City Council speaking with critics of the City.
8. Acceptance of the resignation of Councilmember Flo McFadden Stahly from
the City Council.
Mayor Morton read to those present the resignation letter of Councilmember Stahly.
Councilmember Stably addressed the Council. Councilmember Sheehan thanked Councilmember
Stably for the time and passion she shared with the City of Coppell. Councilmember Watson
and Councilmember Mayo also thanked Councilmember Stably. Councilmember Stahly left
chambers at this point in the meeting. Councilmember Mayo moved to accept the resignation
of Councilmember Flo McFadden Stably from the City Council. Councilmember Reitman
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: -
A. Minutes of: October 3, 1994
October 11, 1994
B. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending Section 41-1,
Subsection 2, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Coppell, Texas, to delete the requirement that at least one member of
the Board of Adjustment must also be a member of the Planning and
zoning Commission; to provide that the Chairman of the Planning and
Zoning Commission shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board
of Adjustment, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of a resolution establishing the charges for
providing copies of public information under the Open Records Act,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration and approval/adoption of ordinance authorizing 7%
Employee Deposit rate to Texas Municipal Retirement System effective
November 1, 1994, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of adoption of ordinance authorizing
Updated Service Credits within the Texas Municipal Retirement System
based on full contribution rate of 8.89% effective January 1, 1995, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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F. Consideration and approval of an ordinance approving an amendment
to the budget for the Fiscal Year October 1, 1994 through
September 30, 1995, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consideration of approval of a Proclamation proclaiming 'Red Ribbon
Week' from October 22 through October 30, 1994, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval of a resolution amending the rate schedule
for garbage and trash collection services and adjusting the current
compactor rate and cost per pull, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consideration and approval to award a contract in an amount not to
exceed $170,000.00 to Dynix Inc., doing business as Ameritech Library
Services, for the retroconversion of the library's materials and the
automation of the William T. Cozby Public Library to be located at 177
Heartz Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J. Consideration and approval of a service agreement with Motorola in an
amount not to exceed $25,980.00 to provide maintenance of the city-
wide radio system and authorizing the Mayor 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 City for display of banners announcing the upcoming
Christmas festivities on December 4, 1994.
Items 9 B and H was deleted as the request of the City Manager.
Item 9 I was pulled for separate consideration.
Items 9 A, C, D, E, F, G, J and K --
Councilmember Watson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A; C carrying Resolution No.
102594.1; D carrying Ordinance No. 94674; E carrying Ordinance No. 94675; F carrying
Ordinance No. 94676; G; H; J and K. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9 I --
Councilmember Reitman expressed concern over the change in cost of the hardware and
requested a short delay for staff to conduct a further study. Steve Goram, Director of
Information, Customer and Support Services, addressed the Council to clarify Councilmember
Reitman's concerns. Judi Biggerstaff, Library Director, also answered concerns from Council.
After discussion, motion and withdrawal of motion, Councilmember Alexander moved to
approve Consent Agenda Item 9 I. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion
carded 4-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmember Reitman voting against the motion.
10. Consideration and appointment of a Christmas Lighting/Decorations Judging
Committee, consisting of representatives from each of the following Boards:
Board of Adjustment, Cable Review Board, Disciplinary Appeals Board,
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Economic & Business Development, Library Board, Park Board, P&Z
Commission and Building and Standards Commission.
Councilmember Sheehan moved to appoint a Christmas Light/Decorations Judging Committee,
consisting of a representative from each of the following Boards: Board of Adjustment, Cable
Review Board, Disciplinary Appeals Board, Economic & Business Development, Library Board,
Park Board, P&Z Commission and Building and Standards Commission. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander,
Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
11. Discussion and consideration of re-scheduling and/or cancelling the City
Council meetings of November 22, 1994 and December 27, 1994.
Councilmember Mayo moved to cancel the City Council meetings of November 22, 1994 and
December 27, 1994. Councilmember Shechan seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmcmbcrs Alexander, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
12. Appointment and swearing-in of City Secretary.
Jim Witt, City Manager, recommended to Council the appointment of Linda Grau to serve as
City Secretary. Councilmember Mayo moved to appoint Linda Grau as City Secretary.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Morton
swore in Linda Grau as City Secretary.
13. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. -
There was no action under this item.
14. City Manager's Report.
Jim Witt, City Manager, stated that the next Council Work Session will have a discussion
pertaining to the CIP Funds and the designation of the funds. Further information is soon to be
brought forth regarding the definition of roles of the advisory committees.
15. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that Thursday, October 27, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Gemoules
would have the ribbon cutting for his new building on Denton Tap.
B. Mayor Morton encouraged everyone to wear their red ribbons this week to support 'Red
Ribbon Week.'
16. Liaison Reports.
Economic and Business Development Board -- Councilmember Reitman announced that the
Board had met at 8:30 Saturday morning and discussed the Partnership.
YMCA -- Councilmember Reitman stated that the YMCA Board met on October 24, 1994 and
discussed land alternatives for new sites.
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Library Board -- Councilmember Sheehan stated that the Library Board had elected their
1994-95 officers with Chair being Ken Hevron, Vice-Chair being Melinda Surbaugh and
Secretary being Jeanne Heath. Councilmember Sheehan also announced last call for pavers for
the new Library.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Linda Grau, CitySecretary
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