CM 1996-11-19 MlNUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 1996
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Special Called Session on Tuesday,
November 19, 1996 at 6:30 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 (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Ron Robertson, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and City Attorney
Peter G. Smith.
The following members were present representing the Economic Development Corporation:
Tim Higgins
Kip Allison
Elizabeth Barger
Andy Wagner
Sandy Edwards
Jim Still
Mary Williams
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order a joint meeting with the Economic Development Corporation.
Mayor Morton called the meeting or order and adjourned into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
IA. Discttssion regarding the architectural contract for the construction of an
aquatics and recreation center.
Councilmcmber Watson arrived during the Work Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Mayor Morton announced that due to the length of the presentation being made in Work Session
that the Regular Session would be delayed for one hour.
2. Consider approval of an architectural contract for the preparation of the
design, construction specifications and administration, for the construction of
an aquatics and recreation centers.
Dwight Brinkley, representing Brinkley Sargent Architects, answered questions of Council. City
Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. City Attorney Peter G. Smith suggested
that the architect be apprised of the changes that Council wants in the contract and that a
contract reflecting those changes be brought back to the next Council meeting. Councilmember
Alexander asked that Article 2, Section 2.1.1 add on-site civil as part of the basic services. The
architect agreed. Mayor Morton indicated that the Council would like to have a monthly report
on the progress of this matter. It was jointly agreed that the Architectural Services Contract
should be addressed in phases, to allow better communication, public input and to avoid
confusion. Phase I of the contract (not to exceed $100,000 plus reimbursements) will authorize
the architect to develop an Enterprise Plan and Schematic Design, for a Recreation/Aquatics
Center will be placed on the December 10, 1996 agenda.
3. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City of Coppell to support
the creation of and participation in a coalition of cities to support and defend
the 4A and 4B sales tax.
Mayor Morton announced that this item should have been placed on the agenda as approval of
an interlocal agreement and not a resolution and therefore would have to be placed on the next
agenda. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the membership to this coalition and what the impact
would be to the city.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, city Secretary
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