CM 1996-03-26 MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 1996 __.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, March 26,
1996 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 Tern
Norm Alexander, Councilmember (late arrival)
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember (late arrival)
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, 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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Park acquisition - West Sandy Lake Road.
Councilmembers Alexander and Sturges arrived during Executive Session. 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 6:22 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of preliminary construction plans and landscape plans for
Sandy Lake Road. --
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B. Discussion of design of Wrangler Drive from Beltline Road to Freeport
Parkway.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Councilmember Watson left after Work Session due to illness.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Tunnell led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
There were no citizens wishing to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: March 12, 1996
March 20, 1996
B. Consider approval of a Resolution to provide and receive statewide
mutual aid for fire and rescue resources, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
C. Consideration and approval of awarding Bid No. Q-0296-01, Firefighter
Uniforms as follows:
1. Award Item #1, Uniform Jacket w/Liner in the unit price amount
of $142.90 to Uniforms of Texas;
2. Award Item #2, Uniform Shirt in the unit price amount of $23.85
to Texas State Distributors, Inc;
-- 3. Award Item #3, Emblem in the unit price amount of $1.00 to
Texas State Distributors, Inc.;
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4. Award Item#4, Uniform Trousers (Visa Fabric) in the unit price
amount of $21.50 to Texas State Distributors, Inc.;
5.Award Item#5, Uniform Trousers (Poly Wool Blend) in the unit
price amount of $45.25 to Texas State Distributors, Inc.;
6.Award Item #6, Belts in the unit price amount of $8.25 to Texas
State Distributors, Inc.;
7. Award Item #7, Shirt in the unit price amount of $50.45 to
CASCO;
8.Award Item #8, Emblem in the unit price amount of "no charge"
to CASCO; and
9. Award Item #9, Uniform Trousers in the unit price amount of
$71.16 to Workrite.
D. Consider approval of an economic development incentive with Quill
Corporation under Section 380.01 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
E. Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Road preliminary construction
plans and landscape plans and authorizing the City Engineer to instruct
the consultant to proceed with the final design.
F. Consider approval of authorizing the City Engineer to begin
negotiations with the City of Grapevine to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement to provide water service to the Northport Business Park on
a temporary basis.
G. Consider approval of authorizing the City Engineer to begin
negotiations with a consultant to provide services for the design of
Wrangler Drive from Belt Line Road to Freeport Parkway.
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 8-3-1 of the Code
of Ordinances for the City of Coppell making it unlawful to stop, stand
or park a vehicle on both sides of Burns Road from Coppell Road to
Hammond Road; and to designate two-hour parking for cars only on
both sides of Hammond Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item D was pulled.
Items A, B, C, E, F, G and H --
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Resolution
No. 032696.1, C, E, F, G and H carrying Ordinance No. 96753. Councilmember Mayo
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..... seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the updated Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of
Coppell.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Joe Pobiner, Director of Planning for HOK, Inc., made a presentation to the Council. The
project was divided into four phases: 1) Base data and visioning; 2) Growth projections and
alternate development scenarios; 3) Draft land use; and 4) Approval by Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council. Gary Thomas, representing LAN, Inc, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to
speak regarding this proposal. Robert Reeves, 500 S. Ervay, Suite 121-A, Dallas, Texas,
addressed Council regarding zoning on property owned by one of his clients. Jerry Ragsdale,
representing Republic Property Group, 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, addressed the council
regarding zoning issues. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to continue
the Public Hearing until April 23, 1996. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
9. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution # 010996.3, amending
and establishing general fees; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve Resolution No. 032696.2 amending Resolution
No. 010996.3 amending and establishing general fees; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
10. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Section 15-5-5 of
the Code of Ordinances to provide new regulations for Emergency Ambulance
service within the City, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Clay Phillips, Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council and
addressed a question regarding hospital choice. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve
Ordinance 96754 amending Chapter 15, Section 15-5-5 of the Code of Ordinances to provide
new regulations for Emergency Ambulance Service within the City, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
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11. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 8-3-3 of the Code of ......
Ordinances for the City of Coppell to provide parking regulations for persons
with disabilities, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Clay Phillips, Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Sheehan advised that the ordinance is only reiterating what current legislation
mandates for ADA. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson inquired as to current businesses and the cost
of bringing them into compliance. Chief Phillips stated that no survey had been done, however,
a number of businesses within the City do not currently comply. Mat Lakota, 820 S. MacArthur
Boulevard, stated he had been on the committee to help draft the ordinance and made a
presentation to Council. Chief Phillips addressed questions from Council. City Manager Jim
Witt suggested that local businesses might want to utilize a master contract for the striping of
the parking lots to be more economical. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Sheehan
moved to approve Ordinance No. 96755 amending Section 8-3-3 of the Code of Ordinances for
the City of Coppell to provide parking regulations for persons with disabilities, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Mayo, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
12. Discussion of Copperstone Hike and Bike Trail to connect Cottonwood Estates
#6 and Andy Brown Park West ......
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Consensus of Council was to
proceed with the process of obtaining bids, cost estimates and proposals to complete the
Copperstone Hike and Bike Trail to connect Cottonwood Estates#6 and Andy Brown Park West.
13. Presentation by City Attorney on Open Meetings Act.
City Attorney Peter G. Smith made a presentation to Council. The Top Ten Ways to Tell if
You're a Coppell Resident were reviewed. The purpose of the Open Meetings Act is to provide
open government for citizens and applies to all regular and special called meetings of
governmental bodies including City Council and Boards and Commissions. Specifics of what
constitutes and does not constitute a meeting and an emergency meeting and the requirements
of Executive Sessions were discussed. Citizens can tape record or video tape meetings so long
as it does not disrupt or interfere with the meeting.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was necessary under this item.
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15. City Manager's Report.
A. SPRING
A. City Manager Jim Witt discussed an article in the TML Magazine regarding the size and
growth of Coppell.
B. City Manager Jim Witt announced that the Spring baseball season in Coppell has begun
and urged everyone to enjoy the season.
16. Mayor's Report.
A. Council Briefing - Health and Environmental Regulations
April 2, 1996 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A. Mayor Morton reminded Council of the Briefing scheduled for April 2, 1996.
17. Liaison Reports.
Pigfest -- Councilmember Tunnell reminded everyone to "Think Pig!" Pigfest will be held
April 26, 27 and 28 at Andrew Brown Park and tickets will be $2.00 in advance and $3.00 at
the gate.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, City Secretary
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