CM 1995-02-14 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1995
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
February 14, 1995 at 5:30 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 Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, 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. Consultation with Special Legal Counsel regarding opposition to
the upgrade and/or relocation of TU transmission lines on Sandy
Lake Road.
2. Pending litigation regarding CED Construction, Inc., et al vs
City of Coppell, et al.
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Mayor Morton announced that the attorney scheduled to brief the Council on the first item would
not be in attendance due to bad weather conditions in Austin. Mayor Morton convened into
Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Morton
adjourned the Executive Session at 7:09 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Citizen Appointees to the Keep Coppell Beautiful
Committee.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson asked those present to bow their heads for a moment of silence in
their own belief.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Status report by City Manager regarding opposition to the upgrade and/or
relocation of the TU transmission line on Sandy Lake Road.
Mayor Morton announced that this agenda item would be postponed until February 28, 1995 due
to the inability of the attorney to attend the meeting as stated in the minutes under Executive
Session. Mayor Morton stated that the responses to the eight questions asked of the PUC would
be mailed to Homeowner Association contacts: Hank Edmiston of Chaucer Estates; Chuck
Sturges of Devonshire; Kim Cornell of Meadows of Coppell; Jack Peterson of Pecan Hollow;
Kevin Matheny of Woodridge; Melvin Gross of Cottonwood Estates; Larry Hansen of Highland
Meadows; Carlos Palasciano of Northlake Woodlands; Doug Roberts of Sand Point Estates;
Dale Crittenden of Creekview; Barry L. Gruebbel of Lakes of Coppell; David Hoover of Oak
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Bend Estates; Eric Fruithandler of Village of Cottonwood Creek; Don Duncan and Colleen
Cherret.
8. Citizen's Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Minutes of: January 24, 1995
January 31, 1995
B. Consider approval of corrections to minutes of January 10, 1995 City
Council Meeting to change zoning ordinance numbers for Items 81, 8J
and 11.
C. Consider acceptance of the resignation of Erin French from the Charter
Review Commission.
D. Consideration and approval of an amendment to the original Agreement
between the City of Coppell and the Office on Aging, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending Section 2-3-2
and 2-3-3, repealing Section 2-3-7, of the Code of Ordinances regarding
the appointment of an ex officio member of the "Keep Coppell Beautiful
Committee", and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances by adding Sections 9-11-3D and 9-11-3R and S and Section
9-11-7H regulating the operation of model airplanes, providing hours
of operation for Andrew Brown Jr. Park (East and West); regulating
fishing and golfing in City parks; authorizing the Park and Recreation
Superintendent to cancel or suspend practice on athletic facilities, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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G. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending Article 2-7 of the
Code of Ordinances to rename the Coppell Cable Television Review
Board to the Coppell Telecommunications Board and by amending its
powers and duties; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval of Gulf United Industries Addition, Final
Plat, to allow the construction of a Gulf Bearing, Inc., facility on 11.2
acres of property located at the northwest corner of Royal Lane and
Bethel Road, at the request of Gromatsky, Dupree and Associates.
I. Consideration of a variance from Section 10-8-3D of the Code of
Ordinances to allow an off premise subdivision development sign at the
request of Mr. Jeff Avery of Avery-Edwards Custom Homes located on
the northwest corner of Bethel School Road at S. Denton Tap Road.
J. Consideration of a variance from Section 10-8-4 of the Code of
Ordinances, to allowance of a temporary construction sign for Lot#2
of the Primrose School Site at Parkway Blvd. and Heartz Blvd.
K. Consideration and approval of extension of contract, for the purchase
of office supplies, for one year with Miller Business Systems.
Item 9 F was pulled for further consideration.
Items 9 A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J and K:
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 9 A, B, C, D, E carrying
Ordinance No. 95691, G carrying Ordinance No. 95692, H, I, J and K. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 9 F --
Councilmember Watson moved to table Consent Agenda Item 9 F for reconsideration at the
Council meeting of February 28, 1995. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of S-1089, Mr. Jim's Pizza, zoning change from
R (Retail) to R-S.U.P. (Retail-Special Use Permit) to allow a carry-out pizza
establishment located at 600 E. Sandy Lake Road, Suite 110, at the request
of Todd Tolbert.
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. Councilmember Reitman moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve S-1089, Mr. Jim's Pizza, zoning change from R (Retail) to R-S.U.P.
(Retail-Special Use Permit) to allow a carry-out pizza establishment located at 600 E. Sandy
Lake Road, Suite 110 subject to the following conditions: (1) subject to the site plan and all
other provisions of the S.U.P. requirements; and (2) if the business sells, the Commission or
Council has the authority to call a public hearing to determine proper zoning. Councilmember
Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of S-1090, zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Induslrial-Special Use Permit) to allow the
operation of a natural gas well on one acre of a 43.8913 acre tract of property
located at the northwest corner of Thweatt and Coppell Roads, at the request
of WDA Resources, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and aske. for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Shari Williams, 700 Post Oak Drive; Nora Creel, 724 Post Oak Drive; Howard
Seidel, 625 Post Oak Drive; and Steve Bellah, 7 3 Post Oak Drive spoke against this item.
Mayor Morton then asked for those persons wishin; to speak in favor of this proposal. Robert
Key, 204 Steamboat spoke in favor of this item. Sanford Dvorin and Jason Dvorin, Applicants,
made a presentation to the Council and introduced Randall Early from the Texas Railroad
Commission who addressed concerns of Council. Clay Phillips, Assistant City Manager/Fire
Chief, answered inquiries from Council. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve S-11390, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial)
to LI~S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to allow the operation of a natural gas well
on one acre of a 43.8913 acre tract of property loc ~ted at the northwest corner of Thweatt and
Coppell Roads subject to the following conditions: (I1) if the well is dry, the applicant will return
the site to pre-well conditions; (2) once the field has been discovered; all additional wells will
be drilled no closer than 2,640 linear feet from each other; (3) the applicant (AFE Oil and Gas
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Consultants, an affiliate of WDS Resources, Inc.) must represent themselves as being the
Operator of Record of this well; (4) any request for exception would include the City of Coppell
in the notification process; (5) the well head will be fenced, based on the site plan; (6) there will
be on-site supervision of "gatherers" of liquids; (7) the route of ingress and egress of the facility
will be as follows: to enter, traffic will be allowed from 121 east on Thweatt Road to the
facility and to exit, traffic would go west on Thweatt Road; (8) the site would have an irrigated
landscaping system; (9) all other applicable ordinance of local, county and state Federal
regulations would be recognized and abided by; (10) applicant will work with staff as to the
color of the tanks; (11) tanks containing the liquids shall be no taller than 8 feet high; (12) tanks
must be emptied between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 a.m.; and (13) the color of the tanks
shall be earth tone/sandy color. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consideration of authorizing the issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System
Revenue Bonds, Series 1995, in the principal amount of $6,900,000, approving
an official statement authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making
provisions for the security thereof, ordaining other matters relating to the
subject; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Boyd London made a presentation to the Council and introduced George Willoford. Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson moved to approve Item 12 carrying Ordinance No. 95693 for the sale of general
obligation bonds in the amount of $6,900,000 and also Item 13 carrying Ordinance No. 95694
for the sale of $4,720,000 in CO's. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. City Manager Jim Witt gave praise
to Alan Johnson and the Finance Department for achieving the high ratings.
13. Consideration of authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation Series
1995, in the principal amount of $4,720,000, approving an official statement,
authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the
security thereof, and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was passed under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14. Consideration and review of subdivision approval process and proposed
changes.
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City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and addressed steps required to
approve plats. Councilmember Reitman moved to approve a change in the subdivision approval
process being that future preliminary plats will come to the Council after being processed
through the Planning and Zoning Commission; if Council gives approval to the preliminary plat,
the final plat will not be required to come before Council. The Mayor and City Manager will
have the responsibility to ensure that all conditions are met prior to the signing of the plat.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consideration and appointment of citizens to the Economic Development
Partnership Committee.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Reitman moved to
appoint Bronwyn Brock, Jim Dippold, Ron Pankey and William Rohloff as Council
representatives to the Economic Development Partnership Committee. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
16. Consideration and appointment of Council to appoint citizens to serve on the
"Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee."
Councilmember Sheehan addressed the Council and explained the functions of the Committee.
Councilmember Sheehan moved to make the following appointments to the "Keep Coppell
Beautiful Committee:" Lanse Fullinwider, John Mark Bonnot, Jay Shirley, Kim
Geddie, Ira Thompson, Patti Barkett, Antonia King, Afzal Nook Noor, Linda Pilone, Linda
Clark, Jay Halpin and Philip Fisher. Councihnember Watson seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
17. Discussion and consideration of Mayoral appointments to City Council
standing committees and liaison responsibilities.
Mayor Morton stated that Councihnember Sheehan had asked to replace Flo Stahly on the
City/Coppell ISD Liaison. Mayor Morton made the following appointments: Councilmember
Reitman to replace Councilmember Sheehan and Councilmember Sturges to replace Flo Stahly
on the D/FW Airport Expansion - Noise Task Force Delegation; Councilmember Sturges to
replace Councilmember Reitman on the Citizen's Recognition Committee; Councilmember
Sturges to replace Flo Stahly on the YMCA Liaison Committee. Councilmember Sturges asked
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to become a liaison to the Telecommunication Board. Discussion was held concerning
appointing two Councilmembers to be liaisons to the new Economic Development Partnership.
Mayor Morton appointed Councilmembers Sheehan and Reitman to serve in this capacity.
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve the appointments as made by Mayor Morton.
Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
19. City Manager's Report.
There was no City Manager's Report.
20. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton discussed a letter received regarding day camps. The Mayor was
authorized to prepare a letter to Mayor Blaire in support of revisions.
21. Liaison Reports.
Library Board -- Councihnember Sheehan announced that May 13, 1995 would be the Grand
Opening of the Library. Due to the move, the library will be closed from April 7 through
April 24, 1995.
Office on Aging -- Mayor Pro Tern Robertson stated he had attended a meeting for the Office
on Aging and also a Seniors Meeting. Rick Wieland, Parks Planner, will be working with the
seniors regarding a Program Director.
Finance Committee -- Mayor Pro Tern Robertson discussed the bond trip to New York.
Park Board -- Councihnember Mayo referenced the minutes of the Park lgoard meeting received
by Council. Councilmember Watson announced that March 6, 1995 will be the final Public
Hearing for input on the annual update of the Master Plan. Councilmember Watson also
announced that on Saturday, February 18, 1995 at 1:00 p.m. the Friends of the Parks will be
sponsoring a tree planting at Andrew Brown Park East commencing at Kid Country.
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City Manager Jim Witt announced that April I, 1995 would be a city-wide cleanup day to
possibly become an annual event.
Mayor Morton informed everyone that on March 3, 1995 a reception would be held for Troy
Glidewell honoring his retirement. The time of the reception is 3:00 to 6:00 p.m at the Fire
Administration Building.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, City Secretary
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