CM 1996-04-23 MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 1996
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, April 23,
1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
CoppeR, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Councilmember Sturges was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager Jim
Witt, City Secretary Linda Gmu and Jason Marshall from the City Attorney's Office.
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, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. Claim related to G-6 improvement project.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Park acquisition - West Sandy Lake Road.
C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. City Manager evaluation.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Comprehensive Plan review.
B. Discussion of Agenda Itema.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Keith Stephenson, 1327 Barrington, addressed Council regarding the annexation of the
southeast portion of Coppell into the Coppell Independent School District.
7. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of May 6-10 as
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
B. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming Friday, April 26, 1996 as
LAUREN SLATTON APPRECIATION DAY, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a Proclamation designating April 22 - 27, 1996 as
National Professional Secretaries/Office Professionals Week, and
Wednesday, April 24th as Professional Secretary/Office Professional's
Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of May 6, 1996
as "Drinking Water Week" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Morton read the Proclamation for the record.
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B. Mayor Morton read the Proclamation for the record and advised of the events which
occurred to bring about the Proclamation. The Proclamation and a Citizenship Award
were presented to Lauren Slatton.
C. Mayor Morton read the Proclamation for the record and presented the Proclamation to
members of the City staff.
D. Mayor Morton read the Proclamation for the record.
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Items 7 A through D. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
8. Presentation to the Coppell Independent Schools for their support and effort
of recycling in the schools.
Patti Barkett, Chairman of the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, made a presentation and
showed a video concerning recycling. Awards were presented to: Carol Markowski and Allen
Edwards representing Austin Elementary School; Shannon Beherman representing Coppell High
School; Ralph Seeley representing Coppell ISD Administration; Kate Bryan and Caroline
Markham representing Coppell Middle School East; Denise Winchell representing Coppell
Middle School West; Janet Mrozik and Derek Mrozik representing Lakeside Elementary School;
Jeff Hughes representing Lee Elementary School; Jennifer Burnett and Jacyln Morris
representing Mockingbird Elementary School; Billie Steafen representing Pinkerton Elementary
School; Kim Witt and Nicole Flores representing Town Center Elementary School; and Missy
Parker and Kellen Ragsdale representing Wilson Elementary School.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 9, 1996
B. Consider approval of awarding Bid No. Q-0296-04, OUTDOOR
WARNING SYSTEM, to Federal Signal Corporation c/o D H
Marketing in the total bid amount of $26,476.00 as follows:
Part I - Move and reinstall existing Federal Model EOWg 612 in
the amount of $5,830.00; and
Part H - Provide and install new Public Warning System in the
amount of $20,646.00.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution supporting the concept of an area or
multi-county tollway authority to continue the development,
construction and operation of tollways in the Dallas-Fort Worth region
and assume existing assets and operations of the Texas Turnpike
Authority in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
D. Consider approval of final acceptance of the baseball field lighting
project located at the Coppell Middle School West Athletic Complex,
and to approve payment of $28,900.60 to Dean Electric, Inc.
E. Consider approval of a Water Line Development Agreement, a Sanitary
Sewer Impact Fee Credit Agreement and an Alternative Drainage
Improvement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Vista
Partners and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-150, Village at Cottonwood
Creek Community Recreational Center, zoning change from SF-7
(Single Family-7) to PD Recreational Center (Planned Development,
Recreational Center), to allow the development of a recreational center
on 13,440 square feet of land to be used by the homeowners of the
Village at Cottonwood Creek VI subdivision, located on the south side
of Hardwick Court and along the north side of Parkway Boulevard,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item F was pulled for further consideration.
Items A, B, C, D, and E --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C carrying
Resolution No. 042396.1, D and E. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Item F --
Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 9 F carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-124. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson abstained from
voting, said abstention counting as an affirmative vote.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING: _
To consider designation of the Quill Corporation and Coppell Mill Limited
Partnership, Tax Abatement area as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section
312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The
property to be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property
owned by Quill Corporation and Coppell Mill Limited Partnership, described
as Lot 3C, (9.5087 acres) of Freeport North.
Mayor Morton announced that Item 12 had been pulled but Items 10 and 11 could be considered
at this meeting. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing
to speak regarding this proposal. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close
the Public Hearing and approve Item 10 and 11 carrying Ordinance No. 96760. Councilmember
Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Quill Corporation and
CoppeH Mill Limited Partnership Tax Abatement area as Reinvestment Zone
#10; pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax
Abatement Act, said area being the property owned by Quill Corporation and
Coppell Mill Limited Partnership, described as Lot 3C, (9.5087 acres) of
Freeport North, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 10. See Item for minutes.
12. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of CoppeH and Quill Corporation and Coppell Mill Limited
Partnership and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was pulled. See Item 10 for minutes.
13. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-151, Sunbelt Self Storage, Inc.,
zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD-Mini-Warehouse (Planned
Development, Mini-Warehonse), to allow the operation of a mini-warehouse
with on-premises residential use by management personnel on property located
on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, adjacent to the TP&L transmission
line, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Johnny Campbell, Applicant, addressed the Council concerning landscaping and his negotiations
with TU Electric. The Corps of Engineers has designated part of the area as wetlands and
would not allow filling the area. Mr. Campbell proposed possibly planting a crossvine in the
area. After discussion, Councilmember Watson moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-125
__ for PD-151, Sunbelt Self Storage, Inc., zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD-Mini-
Warehouse (Planned Development, Mini-Warehouse), to allow the operation of a mini-
warehouse with on-premises residential use by management personnel on property located on
the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, adjacent to the TP&L transmission line, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-2 with
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, and Mayo voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmembers Tunnell and Sheehan voting against the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the updated Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of
Coppell.
The Public Hearing remains open from the March 26, 1996 City Council meeting. Gary Sieb,
Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor
Morton asked for those persons wishing to speak regarding this proposal. Robert Reeves,
representing WHRB Real Estate Partnership, made a presentation to the Council. Jerry
Ragsdale, representing Republic Property Group, addressed the Council concerning the zoning
issues.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 14 (continued) --
Dennis Winzeler, 5950 Berkshire Lane, with Vista Properties, addressed the Council regarding
their concerns. Council discussed having a workshop on the plan at the May 9th meeting after
the canvass of the election. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to hold the Public Hearing open
until May 9, 1996. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Alexander requested a color map of the
current zoning.
15. Review of one-half of one percent 4B sales tax referendum.
City Manager Jim Witt stated this item was to review questions which Councilmembers had
received. Councilmember Sheehan stated she had received two questions, the first being
"Without a property tax increase, how will the City fund any deficit between the money
collected through joint use lease agreements and other user fees and the cost to operate staff,
maintain and insure facilities like the proposed all-season swimming pool?" City Manager Jim
Witt discussed the operation and debt service of a pool. The second question Councilmember
Sheehan received was, "If there is no property tax increase to fund any deficit, will the sales tax
funded facilities be closed which are not 100% self sufficient in paying for their own operation,
staff, maintenance and insurance?" Mayor Morton discussed the fact that the sales tax will cease
upon the payment of the bonds or in 20 years, whichever comes first. City Manager Jim Witt
stated that research had been done into the cost of insurance. Jason Marshall, representing the
City Attorney's Office, addressed the insurance issue and the Texas Tort Claims Act.
Councilmember Watson referred to the article in the Advocate and asked the voters to read the
article. Councilmember Watson also addressed the YMCA Joint Use Agreement and the fact
that the YMCA did not have the funds to build a pool and the joint use land was too small for
a community pool. Councilmember Watson also clarified that to build the hike and bike trails
would cost $10 million and a grant could be obtained for $8 million. Mayor Morton stated that
the YMCA could only build a 25-meter pool and that a community pool would be 50 meters.
Citizens were asked if they had comments. Bennett Ratliff, Chairman of the 1/2 Penny Sales
Tax Committee, made a presentation to the Council and updated everyone as to where they are
and addressed several questions he had been asked. Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Lane, addressed
the Council concerning his views on the proposed projects. Cleatus Glasner, 1331 Westchester
Drive, spoke regarding the fact that they are not in the Coppell Independent School District and
would be left out again if a joint use agreement were to occur with the school. City Manager
Jim Witt addressed the issue of a joint use agreement with the Coppell Independent School
District. Councilmember Sheehan stated that the students who had been polled wanted a
recreation center to have a place to hang out and meet with their friends. Councilmember
Tunnell indicated that the schools were being used in the summer, but there also is a need for
a recreation center.
16. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Councilmember Watson moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the
purchase of land for recreational purposes. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson,
Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
17. City Manager's Report.
There was no report by the City Manager.
18. Mayor's Report.
There was no report by the Mayor.
19. Liaison Reports.
Councilmember Watson announced that on April 22, 1996 a ceremony was held at the Library
where Coppell received status as Tree City U.S.A.
Councilmember Watson stated that Arbor Day celebrations would continue as part of Pigfest.
Dalhoma Trail Advisory Committee -- Councilmember Watson advised that the Dalhoma Trail
Committee is being merged with the Wesffork Trinity Trails and will now be called the Trinity
Trails Project.
Councilmember Tunnell donned her pig nose and announced it's pigfest time with pig races, pig
petting, pig feeding, pig fashion show, pig tricks, hog calling, pig tail contest, pig out, Harley-
Davidson Road Hog Show, car show, kiss a pig and plenty of events for everyone.
Library_ Boarg -- Councilmember Sheehan stated that the Library Board would be meeting every
Thursday to work on the master plan and a Councilmember would be needed for the April 25th
meeting since Councilmembers Tunnell and Sheehan would be unavailable. Councilmember
Alexander agreed to check his schedule to see if he could attend.
City/Coppell ISD Liaison -- Councilmember Sheehan announced that Coppell Independent
School Discfict had set the date for the hearing for the southeast Coppell annexation for May 13,
1996 at the high school commons.
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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