CM 1995-07-25 MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1995
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, July 25,
1995 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 Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Councilmembers Sturges and Watson were absent from the meeting. 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. CED Construction, Inc. et al vs. The City of Coppell, et al.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Land acquisition - Park and Fire.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) -~-
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3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding the power and duties of the Library and Parks
and Recreation Board.
B. Staff report regarding John Robinson investigation.
C. Review of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Sheehan asked those present to bow their heads for a moment of silence.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. David McCallum, 316 Parkview Place, representing the Park Meadow Homeowners'
Association, addressed the Council concerning the issues of Andrew Brown Park - East.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Minutes of: July 11, 1995.
B. Consideration and approval of naming the week of August 7-13, 1995
as MUNICIPAL COURT WEEK IN TEXAS, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
July 24-29 WELCOME WAGON® WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
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D. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance with a special condition
for S-1095 (Baskin-Robbins), to change the zoning from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U,P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) for
property located in the Valley Ranch Center at the southeast corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance establishing a Municipal
Court Building Security Fund.
F. Consideration and approval of the temporary closing of Freeport
Parkway from Burns Rd. to Southwestern Blvd., for the period of one
week, to upgrade the existing timber crossing to a rubberized crossing.
G. Consideration and approval of a resolution designating the City
Manager to act on behalf of the City of Coppell with the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department for the purpose of participating in the Texas
Recreation and Parks Account Program; certifying that the City of
Coppell is eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the City
of Coppell's matching share is available; and dedicating the proposed
site for permanent public park and recreational uses, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval to award Bid #Q-0695-01, for the purchase
of one (1) Ford Fl50 pickup truck, to Arendale Ford in the amount of
$13,322.00.
I. Consideration and approval to award Bid #Q-0695-01, for the purchase
of one (1) Ford F450 Super City Cab and Chassis to Park Cities Ford,
in the amount of $23,297.10.
J. Consideration and approval of the resignation of James Bayne, an
Alternate on the Board of Adjustment, effective immediately.
Items 8 C & G were pulled for further consideration.
Items 8 A, B, D, E, F, H, I and J --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 8 A, B, D carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-93, E carrying Ordinance No. 95707, F, H, I and J. Councilmember
Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 8 C -
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson recommended that in the future Proclamations be for non-profit
organizations and pointed out that although the Council welcomes Welcome Wagon®, they could
not endorse any business. Mayor Morton read the Proclamation for the record. Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 8C with the stipulation that future
proclamations not be extended to profit organizations and businesses. Councilmember Sheehan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Morton also read the Proclamation proclaiming August 7-13, 1995 as MUNICIPAL
COURT WEEK IN TEXAS and presented the same to Frances Moore, Court Director.
Item 8 G --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson had concerns about the highest and best use of the land and/or grant
money or tax money. Councilmember Alexander moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 8G.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion failed 3-2 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
and Councilmember Mayo voting against the motion.
9. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code
of Ordinances, regarding the power and duties of the Library Board and the
Parks and Recreation Board, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Attorney Peter G. Smith made a presentation to the Council and presented revised copies
with changes. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve Ordinance No. 95708 amending
Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding the power and duties of the Library Board and
the Parks and Recreation Board, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Sheehan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
10. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Them was no action taken under this item.
11. City Manager's Report.
City Manager Jim Witt advised that Fire Chief Clay Phillips had an announcement. Clay
Phillips, Fire Chief, briefed the Community regarding homemade explosive devices which had
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been found in the City. Chief Phillips advised that if anyone finds any of the devices not to
touch them and to call 911.
12. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton discussed the number of applications received for Boards and
Commissions.
B. Mayor Morton reminded everyone of the North Texas Commission luncheon.
C. Mayor Morton talked about the newspaper article regarding Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
unanimously approving the Freeport Tax Exemption. Mayor Morton stated there was
a spotlight on Coppell in the same issue.
D. Mayor Morton advised he had attended a Clean Cities grand opening for the Dallas/Fort
Worth area for alternative fuel vehicles.
E. Mayor Morton stated he had received a FAX from Alliance Company U.S.A. announcing
plans for their Third Annual St. Jude Children Research Hospital Golf Classic to be held
on August 2 at Riverchase Golf Club.
13. Liaison Reports.
Library Board -- Councilmember Tunnell stated she had attended the Library Board meeting and
they are in the process of drafting a meeting room policy.
Finance Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson advised that the Finance Committee had met
on the first portion of the budget and would meet again on Friday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Sheehan inquired regarding Coppell Night Out. Police Chief David Miller
stated that National Night Out would be held in August and officers would be out and about.
Councilmember Sheehan discussed the telephone system in the Police Department. Police Chief
David Miller stated they were working to revise the tree so that everyone who calls would
receive a real person.
Councilmember Sheehan asked if the library had a designated location for City information.
Judy Biggerstaff, Library Director, stated that the majority of the information will be in the
Reference Department; the City Council packets are located at the Circulation Desk.
Councilmember Sheehan stated that Kid County tied as the best playground in the area according
to Dallas ChiM.
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Mayor Morton announced that the Mayor and City Council had received a complaint from John
Robinson alleging misconduct on the part of City Staff. Mayor and Council expressed their
continued support of the City Manager, Police Chief and all members of the City Staff.
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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