CM 1997-05-27 MINUTES OF MAY 27, 1997 _
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, May 27,
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
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach 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
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. Park land acquisition and sale.
2. Oil and Gas Lease for Wagon Wheel Ranch Property.
3. C.E.D., et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
4. Cantrell vs. City of Coppell, et al.
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 7:15 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Major Issues for Retreat.
B. Discuss refund to the Fritz Companies for construction and ingpection
fees.
C. Discuss appointment of member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
D. Discussion of Agenda Item~.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Sturges led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Walter Pettijohn, 525 Oak Grove, addressed the Council concerning Courts of Record
and citizens being put on the agenda to speak at Council meetings.
7. Report by Coppell Recreation Development Corporation.
Sandy Edwards, representing the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation, made a report
to Council and stated that the Corporation: 1) had been meeting with students to incorporate
their ideas into the recreation center plans; 2) held an open meeting at the library to hear
citizens' concerns; 3) had received analysis of the core samples taken at Andy Brown and at
MacArthur indicating that both sites are suitable for building; 4) have concluded meeting with
various user groups (i.e. Coppell YMCA, Copper ISD and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD)
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD will be building a competition swimming facility at Luna
and I35 and will not be interested in participating with the CRDC in the development of a pool.
The YMCA and the Coppell ISD are exploring a joint facility. Therefore the CRDC will not
be working with these groups to develop a competition facility. The CRDC is directing the
architect to explore development of Andy Brown East as a preferred site for the recreation center
pool. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo inquired as to whether the CRDC is looking at enterprise zones
for indoor and outdoor components of the recreation pools and when the committee expected to
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receive numbers back on that. Councilmember Watson inquired as to whether the committee
was leaning toward an indoor or outdoor facility. The CRDC has not made that decision yet.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 13, 1997.
B. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a 10 foot utility
easement along the rear of Lot 5, Block 4 Parkview Addition (281 Alex
Drive) and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a 7.5 foot utility
easement along the rear of Lot 6, Block 8 Village of Cottonwood Creek
Section I (254 Winding Hollow Lane) and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
D. Consider approval to extend Bid Q-0196-01 for the 1997 Street Repair
Project to Abcon Paving for an amount not to exceed $65,000.
E. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution#010996.3, as
heretofore amended, regarding Summer Recreational Program fee, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance No.
97795, C carrying Ordinance No. 97796, D and E carrying Resolution 052797.1 and
commended staff on the summer recreation program. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Wheeler, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
9. Consider appointment of a member to serve on the Planning and Zoning
Commission to f'dl the unexpired term of Larry Wheeler.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. An interview committee consisting
of Mayor Morton, Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmember Tunnell will interview the top
seven candidates and recommend a replacement member at the next Council meeting.
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10. Review of Cairns IRIS video.
A video regarding the Cairns helmet was shown to those present. Bob Kruse, Fire Chief,
addressed the Council regarding the helmets. Mayor Pro Tern Mayo voiced his desire to
purchase the helmets. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to the life of a helmet and training
procedures. Chief Kruse stated he would guess conservatively that the life of a helmet would
be five to seven years and that the company would come here to train the City personnel.
Couneilmember Sturges inquired as to whether the training was included in the purchase price.
Chief Kruse advised that it was included in the purchase price. Councilmember Watson asked
if the technology was patented. Councilmember Sheehan asked if any of Coppell's surrounding
cities possessed any of the helmets. Chief Kruse stated that Farmers Branch had one on order.
11. Consider approval of purchase of three (3) Cairns IRIS helmets for the
Coppell Fire Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve the purchase of three (3) Cairns IRIS helmets for the
Coppell Fire Department. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Wheeler, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of a Resolution presented by the ISD Task Force at the
May 13, 1997 City Council Meeting, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Resolution No. 052797.2 presented by the ISD Task
Force at the May 13, 1997 City Council Meeting, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Wheeler, and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of an Oil and Gas Lease for 115.113 acres at Wagon Wheel
Ranch Park property by Sandford Dvorin, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt introduced Sandford Dvorin and Robert Key and indicated they were
available to answer Council's questions. Mayor Pro Tern Mayo inquired of Mr. Dvorin as to
what location on the site would be utilized due to development of the property for a park; what
would be the expected life of the well; the estimated production for the first twelve months;
various questions regarding the rate of production; and the current cost of gas at the well head.
Mr. Dvorin stated he could use any location on the site; that the life of the well could be twenty
years with the best time being between three and five years; the estimated production would be
about two million a day; the current cost at the Houston Ship Channel is $2.09 per thousand
cubic feet less the transportation from Houston to the destination or roughly 80% of $2.09 which
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equals approximately $1.60 plus MMBTU adjustment. Councilmember Watson inquired as to
the maximum number of wells at the site. Mr. Key advised that the number of wells depends
on natural boundary and the uses placed on the property for the park. Mayor Pro Tern Mayo
moved to have the City Manager and the City's attorney representative continue discussions with
Sandford Dvorin and work out the details and bring this item back to the first meeting in June
for approval. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Wheeler, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
14. Presentation by citizen R. G. Harrell regarding Citizens' Advocate March 8,
1996 article, "Anatomy of Citizen's Complaint."
Mayor Morton stated that Mr. Harrell was ill and asked to be postponed from this agenda.
Items 16 and 17 were considered at this time. See Items 16 and 17 for minutes.
15. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item .....
16. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt stated that Sheri Moino, Facilities Manager, had requested
approval to take bids for the replacement of the roof on Town Center. Mayor Pro Tem
Mayo inquired as to metal roofs. Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer,
addressed the question of metal roofs and stated that staff was looking at a composition
roof to blend with the school facility and the fire station. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo
suggested that metal roofs be looked into and asked Councilmember Alexander to address
the issue. Councilmember Alexander addressed the issue of the cost of the roof and
stated that when the issue comes back to Council, they should have color palettes and a
sample of the material to look at. Council had no objection to receiving bids on
replacement of the roof.
17. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton stated he had received a letter from Scott Armey, Denton County
Commission Precinct#3, advising that Tarrant County had filed suit in Parker County
District Court against Denton to take 5,500 acres of land in Denton County. Mr. Armey
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asked that the City of Coppell pass a resolution restating our support for Denton County
and its current boundaries.
B. Mayor Morton advised that the City was accepting applications for citizens to serve on
the City's Boards/Commissions/Committees from June 2 through July 25, 1997. Mayor
Morton advised that the citizens would receive a mailing apprising them of a description
of each of the Boards/Commissions/Committees, along with an application and a
statement of appointed officer. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo inquired as to the possibility of
the City having a booth at the July 4th celebration.
C. Mayor Morton stated that the North Texas Commission will hold a new leadership
barbecue on Friday, June 20th.
At this time, Council adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. Park land acquisition and sale.
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 9:17 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
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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