CM 1995-10-24 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 1995
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 24,
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
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmember Mayo 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. Special Use Permit requirements as they relate to signage.
a. C.J.'s Clubhouse and Grill.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney regarding pending litigation.
1. Wiseco Land Development, Inc. vs. City of Coppell - Settlement.
2. CED, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:58 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion with Park Board representatives on the possibility for a Sales
Tax Election to support Parks and Recreation Capital Projects.
B. Discussion of bridge over Elm Fork of Trinity River at Sandy Lake
Road.
C. Discussion of conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from Denton Tap
to MacArthur.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Clay Phillips, Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief, led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
No citizens were signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 10, 1995
October 16, 1995
October 17, 1995
B. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning Riverchase Drive west
of MacArthur Blvd. and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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C. Consider approval to award the contract for sanitary sewer ....
improvements associated with Grapevine Creek III from Bethel Road
to Airline Drive (SS 94-02) to River Valley Enterprises in the amount
of $365,124.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of a resolution accepting the proposal for City
Depository and Banking Services of Overton Bank and Trust; and
designating Overton Bank and Trust as the City Depository; and
adopting a Depository Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval for awarding Bid Q-0795-01 for the purchase of
disposable emergency medical services (EMS) supplies in an amount not
to exceed $4,300.00 to Plaza Pharmacy.
F. Consider approval of a contract for Medical Control and Continuing
Education for the Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Program to
be provided by Metrocrest Medical Services (MMS) to the City of
Coppell in the total amount of $17,371.05 and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
G. Consider approval of a service agreement with Motorola in an amount
not to exceed $27,012.00 to provide maintenance of the city-wide radio
system and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval of resolution adopting a Flexible Spending
Account under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code to provide
pre-tax benefits options to City employees and authorizing Mayor to
sign.
I. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-584(CH),
zoning change from O (Office) and R (Retail) to C (Commercial), on
approximately 16 acres located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road
and MacArthur Boulevard; east of the TP&L transmission line, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item B was pulled from the agenda.
Councilmember Watson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 8 A, C, D carrying Resolution
No. 102495.1, E, F, G, H carrying Resolution No. 102495.2 and I carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-108. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
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At this time Council considered Items 10 and 11. See Items 10 and 11 for minutes.
9. Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the City to regulate the
carrying of a concealed weapon on certain premises of the City.
City Manager Jim Witt asked Police Chief David Miller to give a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Sheehan inquired as to when the signs would be erected on public buildings
banning firearms. Chief Miller stated signs would be put up within thirty (30) days.
Councilmember Tunnell questioned Section 9-3-2(B)(2) of the ordinance as to the word "public"
and City Attorney Peter G. Smith stated that a change would be made from "public" to
"political" meeting in that section of the ordinance. Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve
Ordinance No. 95724 authorizing the City to regulate the carrying of a concealed weapon on
certain premises of the City with the following amendments: 1) Section 9-3-2(A)(2) shall read:
"'License Holder' means a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun under Article 4413
(29 ee), Texas Revised Statutes, as amended"; 2) Section 9-3-2 (B) shall read: "It shall be
unlawful for any non-license holder to carry a firearm in a:"; and 3) Section 9-3-2(B)(2) shall
read: "Political rally, parade, or official political meeting; or", and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
10. Consider approval of the conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from Denton
Tap Road to MacArthur Blvd. (ST 93-02).
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a slide presentation to the Council.
Lee Allison, with Rady & Associates, assisted in the presentation. Councilmember Watson
inquired regarding the timeline on construction. Ken Griffin stated that based on the current
plans, the City would sell the bonds in August and begin construction in late 1997.
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve the conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from
Denton Tap Road to MacArthur Boulevard. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
11. Consider approval to recommend that Dallas County proceed with the design
of the bridge over the Elm Fork of the Trinity River at Sandy Lake Road (ST
93-01a).
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Dallas
County will fund the six-lane bridge. Councilmember Watson thanked Ken Griffin for his
efforts in working with the county to get the bike lanes and sidewalks. Councilmember Watson
moved to recommend that Dallas County proceed with the design of the bridge over the Elm
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Fork of the Trinity River at Sandy Lake Road. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion;
the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
At this time Item 9 was considered. See item 9 for minutes.
12. Consider approval of an East-West Public Road Escrow Agreement between
the City of Coppell and the Parks of Coppell Trust, et al and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
13. Consider approval of an East-West Public Road Construction Supervision
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Parks of Coppell Trust, et al
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Councilmember Watson moved to approve settlement of Wiseco Land Development, Inc. vs.
City of Coppell by the payment of $140,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary settlement documents and instruments necessary to effectuate the settlement.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. City Manager
Jim Witt explained this was a lawsuit concerning the construction of wastewater collection lines
that was part of the old Municipal Utility District.
15. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt inquired as to whether the City Council wanted to decorate the
library in the same fashion as the City Hall would be decorated for the Christmas
Holidays. Consensus of Council to decorate the Library.
B. City Manager Jim Witt advised that the Trade Fair is coming up and asked that Council
sign up to work the City Information Booth.
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16. Mayor's. Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that he had received correspondence from the Valley Ranch
Associations concerning their celebration of Valleyfest '95 on the 4th of November from
11:00 a.m. to 3:00.p.m.
B. Mayor Morton advised he had received communications from Jeanine M. Bartel, a
Coppell resident, who is the winner of the Miss Dallas USA Pageant asking for a
donation toward the Miss USA Pageant.
C. Mayor Morton discussed the TML Conference scheduled for October 25 through October
27 and stated that Councilmembers Sturges and Sheehan were scheduled to go.
D. Councilmember Sturges complimented Police Chief Dave Miller and his staff of officers
on their speed enforcement and stated that Chief Miller and Captains Nix and Goolsby
had been taking a beat to free up officers for speed enforcement.
17. Liaison Reports.
Library Board -- Councilmember Sheehan reported that the Library Board met a few weeks ago
and Melinda Surbaugh was elected Chair of the Board. Mr. Hevron was thanked for his
dedication to the Board as Chair. Councilmember Sheehan also announced that Donna Still is
Vice Chair, Lex Ann Seifert is Secretary, Tom Crampton is liaison to the Telecommunications
Board, Dale Griffith is liaison to grants, and Donna Still and Lex Ann Seifert are liaisons to the
school.
Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee -- Councilmember Tunnel advised she had attended a meeting
on October 19 and they are working on a recycle-off/trash-off between the schools, to see who
can raise the most recycle money and trash. They also have t-shirts they are selling.
Councilmember Tunnell also reported that the committee is working on composting and there
are 14 master composters.
YMCA Liaison Committee - Councilmember Tunnell advised that the YMCA Board has stated
that a pool would be in their first phase. Councilmember Sturges also noted that nine high
school students attended the Youth in Government meeting and he encouraged more students to
join the program.
Park Board -- Councilmember Watson announced that Park Board had a meeting earlier in the
month and that there was much discussion regarding the possibility of a May '96 Sales Tax
Election to consider parks and recreation capital projects.
Telecommunications Board -- Councilmember Sturges reported that Peggy Quinn has been
renamed as Chair of the Board and Wayne Richard has been elected Vice-Chair. At the last
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meeting General Telephone Electronics made a presentation regarding the capabilities of video
dialtone.
Economic Development Partnership -- Councilmember Sturges extended compliments on behalf
of himself and Council to City Manager Jim Witt; Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and
Community Services; and City Staff for the reception on October 17. City Manager Jim Witt
stated that the compliments regarding the reception were deeply appreciated and also thanked
the Economic Development Partnership and in particular, Tim Brancheau with TU Electric.
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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