CM 1996-06-25 MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 1996
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, June 25,
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
Lanny Mayo, Mayor Pro Tem
Norman Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Ron Robertson, 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
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Duck Pond development issues and proposals.
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B. Discussion of Library Planning guide.
C. Review of Bond Sale.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
There were no citizens wishing to speak under this item.
7. Presentation to City of Coppell 1966 Woman of the Year
Mayor Morton presented a plaque to the 1996 Coppell Woman of the Year Colleen She~et',
Cherrett on behalf of the Mayor and City Council. Previous Women of the Year Sandra Greer,
Ann McNear and Mary Evelyn Mobley, Mary Ann Kellum and Regina Johnson were also
present and offered their congratulations.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda itema:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 11, 1996
B. Consider acceptance of a Victim Assistance Grant for the City of
CoppeH from the Governor's Criminal Justice Plan for Texas Program.
C. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #Q-0596-02 for the
construction of Public Improvement District (PID) Storm Drainage
Improvements, Lot 1R, Block 2, Gateway Business Park to Tri-Tech
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Construction, Inc. in the amount of $328,491.40 and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of awarding bid #Q-0296-02 to Mineola Valve and
Hydrant for the calibration of 3" through 8" meters in an amount not
to exceed $25,555.00.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for S-1110, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P.
(Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), with special conditions, to allow
a wireless communications antenna be mounted to an existing T.U.
Electric Tower with an accessory cabinet at the base of the tower
located on the T.U. easement south of Cotton Road, approximately
1,346 feet east of Royal Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for S-1111, PCS Primeco Wireless
Communications, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P.
(Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), with special conditions, to allow
a wireless communications antenna to be mounted to an existing T.U.
Electric Tower with an accessory cabinet at the base of the tower
located on the T.U. easement, approximately 1,349 feet east of SH 121
Frontage Road, along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of
CoppeH, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 1996, in the principal
amount of $2,650,000, ordaining other matters relating to the subject
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items E, F and G were pulled and considered separately.
Items A, B, C, and D --
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C and D.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Mayo and Couneilmembers Alexander, Watson, Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
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Items E and F --
Following discussion of this item, Councilmember Robertson moved to table Consent Agenda
Items 8/E and 8/F until July 9, 1996. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell,
Robertson and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Sturges voting against
the motion.
The Council considered Agenda Item 14 at this time. See Item 14 for minutes.
Item G --
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda G carrying Ordinance 96767.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo
and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
David Miller, Police Chief of the City of Coppell, made a presentation to Council on the
Victims Assistance Grant applied for through the State Department of Justice in January, 1996.
This Grant will enable the City to address more fully the needs of victims of domestic violence
and other victims in the community. The target date for bringing this program on board is
September of 1996. Chief Miller stated the new Criminal Justice facility is going well and is
'-- expected to be completed a month ahead of schedule.
9. Consider approval of William T. Cozby Public Library Planning Guide and
Policy Manual 1996-2001.
The Chairman of the Library Board, Melinda Surbaugh, and the Acting Library Director,
Margaret Whitehead, made a presentation to Council on the William T. Cozby Public Library
Planning Guide and Policy Manual 1996-2001 and establishing the setting of library goals for
the next five years. Following the presentation, Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve the
William T. Cozby Library Planning Guide 1996-2001. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Robertson and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. This document is on
file in the City Secretary Department.
10. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-149. Vistas of Coppell,
zoning change from HC (Highway Commercial) and MF-2 {lVIulti-Family-2)
to PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7), to allow the development
of single-family residential uses on 62.231 acres of land, located on the east
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side of Denton Tap Road, south of the 121 Bypass, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Watson questioned the size of Block D-Lot 18 with regard to tree preservation.
Derek Earl, Centex Real Estate, made a presentation addressing the size of that lot and stated
efforts would be made to keep all trees on one side of the lot. Sidewalks will be outside
screening wall between the wall and the service road. After a lengthy discussion, a motion and
an amended motion, Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Agenda Item 10, Ordinance
#91500-A-130 for Case No. PD-149. Vistas of Coppell, zoning change from HC (Highway
Commercial) and MF-2 (Multi Family-2) to PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7)
to allow the development of single-family residential uses on 62.231 acres of land, located on
the east side of Denton Tap Road, south of the 121 Bypass, accepting fees in lieu of park land
dedication, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion.
Following more discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Mayo called an Executive Session at 8:44p.m for
consultation with City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. as allowed under Section 551.071,
Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney. Mayor Morton adjourned the
Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. and reopened the Wc, rk Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Mayor Morton reconvened into Regular Session at 8:49 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Mayo called the
question to vote. The motion passed 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges and Robertson voting in favor of the motion. Councilmembers Watson,
Tunnell and Sheehan voting against the motion.
11. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 96758 of the City of Coppell amending
various chapters, articles and sections of the Code of Ordinances to make
minor changes so that the text of Code follows the present Ordinances and
Charger of the City of Coppell(e.g. changing City Administrator to City
Manager; changing Municipal Court section to comply with Charter
amendments, etc.) and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Ordinance No. 96758 of the City of Coppell
amending various chapters, articles and sections of the Code of Ordinances to make minor
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changes so that the text of Code follows the present Ordinances and Charter of the City of
Coppell (e.g. changing City Administrator to City Manager; changing Municipal Court section
to comply with Charter amendments, etc.) and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem
Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Mayo and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson and Sheehan voting in favor
of the motion.
12. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 96759 authorizing the reprinting of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of CoppeH to create a new 1996 edition, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Ordinance No. 96759 authorizing the reprinting of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell to create a new 1996 edition, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Couneilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson
and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13. Appoint citizen members to serve on the Economic Development Corporation.
Following discussion, Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve the appointments of Kip
Allison, Elizabeth Bargar, Sandy Edwards, Tim Higgins, Jim Still, Andy Wagner and Mary
Williams to the Economic Development Board. Current Park Board members appointed to the
Economic Development Corporation will serve at their current place on the Park Board until the
end of the fiscal year. City Manager Jim Witt will designate two ex-officio members to the
Board. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tem moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an earnest money contract
on behalf of the City with ECOM Real Estate Management, Inc., and to execute all necessary
related documents to the purchase of approximately 122 acres located south of west Sandy Lake
Road for $23,000.00 per acre, the actual acreage to be determined by survey. Councilmember
Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
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15. City Manager's Report.
A. Boards/Commissions/Committees appointment process.
City Secretary Linda Grau gave a report on the Boards/Commissions/Committees appointment
process. The last day for submitting applications is July 26. The Council was asked if they
wanted to go through the interview process to please advise Linda Grau as to what Boards the
Council would like to interview.
City Manager Witt stated that budget time is getting closer. Staff's indication from early review
is that there will be no increase in the present tax rate.
Councilmember Watson advised he would not be at July 9 meeting. In reference to the Tom
Thumb development at Town Center, the arborist, Harold Spiegel and Associates, wrote a letter
to Pert Vertanin stating that trees which are indicated for preservation at this time are not likely
candidates and an alternate selection could be adopted. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and
Community Service, stated we would have answers to the tree questions at the July 9 meeting.
Councilmember Alexander spoke on the enforcement of the ordinance on saving trees. This
enforcement will be discussed during the June 29 staff retreat.
Councilmember Sheehan stated that Coppell Independent School District had made appointments
to City Committees. Beverly Hudson was appointed to the Tax Abatement Committee, Doug
Shaw was reappointed to the Economic and Development Partnership Committee and Dc.n
Dianne Miller and Kathy Cab'Ac, Gautille were appointed as City Council Liaisons.
16. Mayor's Report
Mayor Morton spoke of a letter in the FYI packet of June 20, 1996 which disturbed both the
Mayor and City Manager. Mayor Morton stated he has never received money or anything of
value on zoning decisions.
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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