CM 1997-02-25 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 1997
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
February 25, 1997 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 Tern
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Ron Robertson, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and City
Attorney Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call toorder.
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. Deliberations regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of
Wagon Wheel Property mineral rights.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion of Roadway Impact Fees.
B. Duck Pond Park Update.
C. Discussion of Town Center Master Plan.
D. Discussion of appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
E. Discussion of Dallas Community College District Education Channel.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Sturges led those present in the Invocation.
S. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Kristopher
Stephen Allen on earning his, Eagle award, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
B. Consider approval of a proclamation naming March 12, 1997 as the
85th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A. This proclamation was not considered at this time.
B. Mayor Morton read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to the Girl
Scout representatives in attendance. Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve a
proclamation naming March 12, 1997 as the 85th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the
U.S.A., and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
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7. Citizen's Appearances.
Mayor Morton announced that one person had signed up to speak on Item 12 and that Council
would hear the presentation when Item 12 came up for consideration.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 11, 1997.
B. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 97783 adopting the March 1997
supplement to the 1996 edition of the Code of Ordinances; providing for
the printing thereof; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an Order of Election for Municipal Officers for
Saturday, May 3, 1997 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution to appoint Jeanne Heath as Election
Judge, and Martha Jo Cozby as Alternate Election Judge for the May
3, 1997 Municipal Election, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a 7% foot utility
easement along the rear of Lot 15, Block 8 Village of Cottonwood
Creek Section I (218 Winding Hollow) and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance
97783, C, D carrying Resolution No. 022597.1 and E carrying Ordinance No. 97786.
Councilmember Robert.son 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.
9. Presentation by representatives of the Coppell Recreational Development
Corporation discussing the two final sites for the recreation and aquatic
center.
Jim Still, representing the Coppell Recreational Development Corporation made a presentation
..... to the Council. Mr. Still reported that the seven sites being surveyed had been narrowed down
to two sites: 1) MacArthur Road by the Fire Station, and 2) Andrew Brown East behind Kid
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Country. The report on soil conditions of both sites should be completed by mid-March. Mayor
Pro Tem Mayo inquired as to the criteria considered in the selection of the two sites. Mr. Still
stated that size, location, accessibility, vacancy, flood plain, and miscellaneous, which could
include future expansion, etc., were used as criteria in the selection. Councilmember Alexander
inquired as to the minimum space needed to build the recreation center and the aquatic center.
Mr. Still stated he believed the minimum space needed would be 9% acres for total buildout.
Discussion was held regarding the size of the proposed pool and whether it would be a
competition pool or leisure pool. Mr. Still advised that the C.R.D.C. would be hearing from
a pool consultant at their next meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Councilmember Watson
voiced a desire to hear the presentation by the pool consultant. Mayor Morton inquired as to
how many members wished to attend the meeting and announced that a special work session
would be posted for Council and the C.R.D.C. to review the aquatic center. Deputy City
Manager Clay Phillips stated that information received at the meeting will include some pricing
figures to present to the CISD regarding possible funding on their part. Councilmember Tunnell
stated she was interested in the level of use on the part of CISD.
10. Presentation of the f'mdings of the Committee to Improve the Visu al Image of
Coppell (C.I.V.I.C.)
Gary Sieb made a short presentation and introduced Rick McCaffrey who gave an introduction
to Council. Aijaz Kahn reviewed a definition of terms which would be referred to during the
presentation. Angelo DeFilippo gave an overview of Coppell's Architectural Style. Andra
Mabry and Angelo DeFilippo discussed office, retail & commercial development and other
development. Chuck Sturges discussed Old Coppell. Rick McCaffrey addressed Council
regarding eliminating visual clutter. Anna Kittrell spoke concerning public improvements and
landscaping. Pat Keenan discussed implementation and Jeanette Auerbach gave a summation.
A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission endorsing the report of the Committee
to Improve the Visual Image of Coppell was read for the record.
11. Consider the following requests concerning the Board of Adjustment:
A. Acceptance of the resignation of alternate commissioner, David
Middlebrook;
B. Appointment of an alternate commissioner to fill the unexpired term of
David Middlebrook, which expires October 1997; and
C. Appointment of an alternate commissioner to fill the vacancy which
expires October 1998.
A. Councilmember Robertson moved to accept the resignation of alternate commissioner,
David Middlebrook, from the Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Alexander seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robert.son, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
_ B. Councilmember Alexander moved to appoint Michael Seifert to fill the alternate position
on the Board of Adjustment, term to expire October 1997. Councilmember Robertson
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.
C. Councilmember Alexander moved to appoint Ernest Auerbach to fill the alternate position
on the Board of Adjustment, term to expire October 1998. Councilmember Robertson
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 an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article 15-1,
Section 15-1-2(19)of the 1994 Uniform Building Code, to provide an exception
to minimum roof classes for existing wood roofs, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Bob Kmse, Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council. Greg Jones, Chief Building Official,
addressed Council's questions regarding requirements by the City. Kathy Ingle, 200 E. Beltline
Road, representing Shake and Shingle, made a presentation to Council and requested that the ban
.... on wood shingle roofs be rescinded. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Ordinance
97787 amending Chapter 15, Article 15-1, Section 15-1-2(19)of the 1994 Uniform Building
Code, to provide an exception to minimum roof classes for existing wood roofs, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3 with
Mayor Pro Tern Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, and Robertson voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmembers Watson, Tunnell and Sheehan voting against the motion.
The City Attorney was requested to draft an ordinance for the next meeting regarding the
issuance of permits for roof repair or replacements.
13. Consider approval of the nominations for appointment to the Airport Advisory
Task Force.
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve the appointment of John Duhe nominated by
Norman Alexander; Boyd Jacob nominated by Marsha Tunnell; Dave Lewis nominated by
Danny Watson; Jerry Pryor nominated by Lanny Mayo; 13atlen Sisk nominated by Chuck
Sturges; Pat Staudt nominated by Ron Robertson and Marsha Szerlip nominated by Candy
Sheehan to serve on the D/FW Advisory Task Force. Councilmember Sturges 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. Mayor
Morton announced that his nominee, Dick Belke, had declined due to confficts. The Mayor will
submit a replacement nominee at the next meeting.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
IS. City Manager's Report.
A. Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips announced that the Council/Staff Retreat would be
moved from June 6 and 7 to June 20 and 21 due to the potential runoff election being
held on June 7.
B. Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips advised that three neighborhood meetings had been
scheduled for budget preparation. These meetings are scheduled for March 17 at 7:00
p.m. to be held at Coppell Middle School East; March 19 at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the
Council Chambers of Town Center; and March 20 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at Wilson
Elementary School.
C. Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips stated that staff would post the joint meeting with the
Coppell Recreational Development Corporation on Tuesday, March 4th in the event that
more than four from Council wished to attend.
D. Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips announced that the Citizen Survey would be available
to the Council and community on March 11, 1997.
16. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, had
achieved a certificate from the Texas Floodplain Management Association for Certified
Floodplain Manager.
B. Mayor Morton advised that the Interim Staff Chaplain at the D/FW Airport is the Rev.
Donald Hayes.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo inquired as to the criteria for granting a variance by the Board of
Adjustment. Greg Jones, Chief Building Official, addressed the variance guidelines.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo expressed his desire that the regulations imposed by Council be
followed.
D. Councilmember Sheehan advised that she had attended the CISD Board meeting on
March 3 and the contract sent by D/FW Airport was discussed and deemed unacceptable.
E. Councilmember Sheehan discussed liaison reports and requested that the chairs of the
Boards and Commissions make a presentation to Council or that the minutes be
forwarded to Council.
F. Councilmember Sturges expressed his appreciation to Pert Virtanen, Assistant Director
of Planning and Community Services, for his work with the C.I.V.I.C. members and the
presentation given to Council.
Mayor Morton announced that the Council would return to Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Roadway Impact Fees.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATrEST:
Kattfleen Roach, City Secretary
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