CM 1997-12-09 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 1997
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
December 9, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Couneilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and City Attorney
Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan 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. C.E.D., et al vs. City of CoppeH, et al.
2. Acquls' ition of Real Property for Right-of-Way - Denton Tap &
Sandy Lake Road.
B. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Evaluation of City Manager.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:13 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of modified schematic design for Coppell Aquatic Recreation
Center and CRDC Development Plan.
B. Presentation by Peggy Quinn, Chairman of Telecommunications Board
regarding Boards & Commissions attendance requirement.
C. Discussion of appointments to the Coppell Special Events Committee.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Sturges led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Kent Moore, 400 Southwestern Blvd., addressed the Council concerning the Center for
the Arts and the possible creation of an Arts Task Force.
B. Scott Williams, 755 Pelican Lane, spoke to Council concerning the lighting of Andy
Brown East.
C. Chris Claudio, 724 Villawood Lane, extended his support for the lighting of Andy Brown
East.
D. Dan Sexton, 216 Plantation, also spoke regarding the lighting of Andy Brown Fast and
indicated his support.
E. Christina Switzer, 621 Shadowcrest, advised Council of her support of the lighting of
Andy Brown East.
F. Peggy Quinn, 305 Beechwood Lane, addressed Council regarding the attendance
requirements of the Telecommunication Board and requested that a member be allowed
to attend a meeting by teleconference.
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7. Presentation of Christmas Home Lighting Contest Winners ....
Mayor Sheehan announced the 1997 winners of the Christmas Home Lighting Contest as
follows:
1st Place - Randy & Melissa Ewasko
126 Pecan Hollow Drive
2nd Place - Bert & Jill Blanton
846 Meadow Glen Circle
3rd Place - Danny & Sherri Vrla
603 Havencrest
The winners were awarded yard signs and prizes. Mayor Sheehan also recognized the Judges
who were Susan Patterson, Debbie Warrick, Allana Lamberth, Jay Halpin and Mike Mashburn.
8. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation to name Julie Lynch for a Citizen
Award, and authorizing the Mayor to sign
B. Consider approval of a Proclamation supporting National Drunk and
Drugged Driving Prevention Month 1997, and naming Friday,
December 19, 1997 as National Lights on for Life Day, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Julie
Lynch. Councilmember Sturges moved to approve a Proclamation to name Julie Lynch
for a Citizen Award, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mayo seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Police
Chief David Miller. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve a Proclamation supporting
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month 1997, and naming Friday,
December 19, 1997 as National Lights on for Life Day, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and
York voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: November 11, 1997.
B. Consider approval of Ordinance 97818 adopting the October 1997
supplement to the 1996 edition of the Code of Ordinances, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution approving an amendment to the Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Dupey
Management Corporation, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company (Park West Center, Bldg. #1), and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company (Park West Center, Bldg. g2), and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Lincoln CBC, Ltd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the DFW Trade Center I
Limited Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing and supporting the
submission of a grant to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's
office for funding of the Victim Assistance Program within the Coppell
Police Department and authorizing the City Manager to execute
documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of such grant
not to exceed $99,700 for 1998-2000.
I. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6, Article 6-9
to provide regulations for the operation of tow trucks and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
J. Consider approval of the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
(CRDC) Development Plan.
K. Consider approval of a Resolution adopting recommendations of the
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition Freeway Management Workgroup,
establishing freeway management and incident removal from major
roadways as a priority, and encouraging area/regional alliances to
provide effective freeway management practices to improve mobility,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
L. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Coppell and the City of Lewisville to construct Denton Tap Road from
the north side of S.H. 121 Bypass north to the city limit line and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items I and J were pulled for further consideration.
Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K and L --
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance No.
97818, C carrying Resolution No. 120997.1, D carrying Resolution No. 120997.2, E carrying
Resolution No. 120997.3, F carrying Resolution No. 120997.4, G carrying Resolution bio.
120997.5, H carrying Resolution No. 120997.6, K carrying Resolution No. 120997.7 and L.
Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in
favor of the motion.
Item I --
Councilmember Alexander questioned the amounts of insurance required. Police Chief David
Miller advised that the insurance required was the same as the State minimum requirements.
This item was postponed until later in the meeting.
City Attorney Peter G. Smith addressed the Council concerning the insurance requirements and
stated that the amounts stated on Page 3 were the minimum amounts set by State law and
recommended that Council approve the ordinance. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve
Consent Agenda Item 91. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo,
Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Mayo expressed a desire to
contact the State agency which sets the insurance limits and perhaps the State legislators and
voice the City's opinion that such a low level of required insurance is unacceptable.
Item J --
Councilmember Watson moved to approve Consent Agenda Item J with the amendment to
replace the word "ballfield' with the word "complex" in the fourth paragraph of the memo to
Council dated October 28, 1997 and amend the cashflow chart to show "funds to be appropriated
as needed" on the fund balance at the beginning and strike the portion which refers to $500,000
a year for 8 years; and that the memo have an added statement advising that the cashflow charts
are for estimate purposes only. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Couneilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo,
Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
10. Presentation by Ron Pankey regarding the need for a professional economic
development staff person.
Ron Pankey made a presentation to the Council regarding the status of the commercial
development in the City of Coppell and the need for a professional person dedicated to the
commercial needs of the economic development of the City.
Item 22 was considered at this time. See Item 22 for minutes.
A short recess was held at this time.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No.PD-133R, Magnolia Park, amending the Site
Plan for property zoned PD-SF, HC & FP to allow for the deletion of alleys
for Lots 8-12, Zone A, and Lots 27-39, Zone A, as well as to increase the rear
building line from 20 to 35 feet for Lots 37-39, Zone A. This Planned
Development is located at the southwest corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H.
121.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Bill Anderson, representing the Applicant, addressed the Council and answered Council's
questions concerning the project. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that
no one had signed up to speak. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Heating and
approve Case No. PD-133R, Magnolia Park, amending the Site Plan for property zoned PD-SF,
HC & FP to allow for the deletion of alleys for Lots 8-12, Zone A, and Lots 27-39, Zone A,
as well as to increase the rear building line from 20 to 35 feet for Lots 37-39, Zone A, subject
to the following conditions: 1) all conditions be placed on the face of the Zoning Exhibit; 2)
revise the site plan lot numbers so that the revised numbers will now read: "delete alleys for lots
8 through 10 in Zone A and lots 27 through 36 in Zone A and well as increase the rear building
line from 20 feet to 35 feet for lots 34 through 36 in the amended plan; and 3) the egress to the
121 service road being approved by the Engineering Department, the Fire Department and
TXDOT. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Couneilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell voting against the motion.
12. Consider approval of the Magnolia Park, Final Plat, to allow the development
of a l14-1ot residential development on 51 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
After discussion, Councilmember Mayo moved to approve the Magnolia Park, Final Plat, to
allow the development of a 114-lot residential development on 51 acres of property located at
the southwest corner of Denton Tap Road and S.H. 121, subject to the following conditions:
1) deletion of alleys for Lots 8 through 10 in Zone A and Lots 27 through 36 in Zone A as well
as increase the rear building line from 20 feet to 35 feet for Lots 34 through 36; 2) provide an
egress near Lot 1, Block A, onto the 121 Bypass; 3) resolve the issue of the drainage runoff
from residential lots into the park land; 4) place notation on face of the plat with regards to
limiting the use of wood fencing in back yards adjacent to the open space or park land; and 5)
the developer and the City enter into a Development Agreement within 90 days of the filing of
the Final Plat to obtain appropriate grant(s) for the acquisition of park land and improvements
provided in the colored rendering and the memo of November 13, 1997 from the Leisure
Services Department. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-1 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell voting against the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Replat of Lots l&2, Block 2 and
Site Plan Review to allow the development of a 310,000 square foot
office/warehouse distribution facility on a 18.498 acre tract of land located at
the northwest corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and announced that no one had signed up to speak.
Councilmember Watson moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Freeport North,
Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and Site Plan Review to allow the development of a 310,000
square foot office/warehouse distribution facility on a 18.498 acre tract of land located at the
northwest corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1)
change Coppell Road to Sandy Lake Road on the vicinity map on the site plan; 2) modification
of the screening wall requirement to allow a 6-foot high berm with a living screen; 3) payment
of impact fees; and 4) modify the legal description to include Lot 2. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of the Coppell Family Y.M.C.A., Lot 1, Block 1,
Preliminary Plat to allow the development of a private fitness center with an
indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, weight room and childcare facilities on
5.366 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Town Center
Boulevard and Town Center Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Inquiries were made regarding the site plan and when it would be available. Bill Anderson,
representing the Applicant, addressed questions of Council. Curt Hazelbaker, Executive
Director of the YMCA, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Mayo moved to
approve the Coppell Family Y.M.C.A., Lot 1, Block 1, Preliminary Plat to allow the
development of a private fitness center with an indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, weight room
and childcare facilities on 5.366 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Town Center
Boulevard and Town Center Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1) provision of a notation
showing that Town Center Boulevard and Town Center Drive have been dedicated; or, if not,
dedication of these streets with the final plat of this subdivision; 2) compliance with all other
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and City Code; and 3) provision of elevations and all four
sides of the proposed building. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC ItEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Replat of Lots 1&2,
Block 5 and Site Plan Review to allow the development of a 151,304 square
foot office facility on 29.3365 acres of property located at the southwest corner
of Beltline Road and Airline Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak.
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve the Park West Commerce Center, Replat of Lots 1
and 2, Block 5 and Site Plan Review to allow the development of a 151,304 square foot office
facility on 29.3365 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and Airline
Drive; subject to the condition of the payment of impact fees. Councilmember Wheeler
seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
n~,e s o~ t;
16. Consider approval of the Coppell Commons, Site Plan Review to allow the
development of a 4,350 square foot building on a 33,039 square foot site
located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 152 feet
south of Riverchase Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve the Coppell Commons, Site Plan Review to allow the
development of a 4,350 square foot building on a 33,039 square foot site located along the east
side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 152 feet south of Riverchase Drive, subject to the
following conditions: 1) construction of the building in accordance with elevations and building
materials submitted and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council;
2) location of rooftop mechanical equipment such as to be screened from ground level by the
roof parapets shown; 3) lettering on the monument sign to be white channel back-lit letters with
signage limited to that shown on plans and elevations; 4) attached signs to be uniform white
channel back-lit letters; 5) provision of exterior light fixtures of the same type as utilized on
adjoining property; 6) provision of underground electrical service on-site throughout; 7) payment
of impact fees; 8) compliance with all other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and City Code;
and 9) Applicant must conduct a study of internal traffic patterns. Councilmember Wheeler
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
17. Consider approval of the Gunner Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Final
Plat, to permit construction of a 600-unit apartment complex to be built in
two phases on separate tracts of property totaling 37.77 acres located along
the south side of Beltline Road, approximately 2,100 feet east of MacArthur
Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Wheeler moved to approve the Gunner Subdivision, Lots 1 and 2, Block A,
Final Plat, to permit construction of a 600-unit apartment complex to be built in two phases on
separate tracts of property totaling 37.77 acres located along the south side of Beltline Road,
approximately 2,100 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard subject to the Applicant providing
documentation from the Valley Ranch Associations concerning private restrictions.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor
of the motion.
18. Consideration and approval to award a contract to Dean Electric, Inc. in the
mount of $ 226,017.00 for the inntallation of a sports lighting system at
Andrew Brown Community Park East at the softball four-plex.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell inquired as to the times the lights would be on and the impact on the
adjacent neighborhood. City Manager Jim Witt advised that the Leisure Services Department
allowed the sports associations to monitor the lights. The Leisure Services Director was asked
to go back to the Sports Council and re-emphasize to them that the lights must be turned off
when no activity is taking place. Councilmember Mayo moved to award a contract to Dean
Electric, Inc. in the mount of $ 226,017.00 for the installation of a sports lighting system at
Andrew Brown Community Park East at the softball four-plex. Councilmember York seconded
the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider appointment of alternate municipal court judge(s) to two year term
and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and approve appropriate
agreements.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and advised that Staff would like to
have all the judges' contracts for the same time period and asked to extend the alternate judges'
contracts for two months and bring the item back in February. Councilmember Sturges moved
to approve the extension of the contracts with the current Municipal Court Alternate Judges
Terry Landwehr and Kim Nesbitt. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
20. Consider approval of a variance from Subdivision Regulations of Appendix C
regarding parking lots for the First United Methodist Church of Coppell.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Robert Maly, developer of the
product, advised he was available for questions and/or presentation of the product. Council
questioned whether the product would rut, the cost per square foot, the method of application,
the differences between the naked material and sodded material, whether there would be concrete
approaches and sidewalks, the number of parking spaces provided on the proposed material, and
the methods of traffic control. Mr. Maly addressed the questions by stating that the material
would not rut, the cost would be half the cost of concrete or a third of the cost of asphalt, the
application is out of a spreader box, there will be concrete approaches and sidewalks, there
would be approximately 300 parking spaces on the proposed material, and there are several
methods of delineating parking spaces such as striping the grass as on a football field. Ken
Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, addressed the traffic and engineering aspects
of Council's concerns. Lynn Johnson, representing the Building Committee of the Church,
addressed Council and asked to have the proposal approved. Councilmember Mayo moved to
approve a variance from Subdivision Regulations of Appendix C regarding parking lots for the
First United Methodist Church of Coppell with the following stipulations 1) that the test period
be for a duration of twenty-four (24) months with quarterly reviews (every three months) and
a written review to Council every six (6) months and have a six-month take-out period if the
tests were concluded as a failure [in effect, the substance would be in place for a maximum of
thirty (30) months]; 2) 419 Tiff Bermuda Grass sod be used instead of seed; 3) that there be a
six-inch preferred base; and 4) to address the striping issues. Councilmember York seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
Consent Agenda Item 9I was considered at this time. See Consent Agenda Item 9I for minutes.
21. Consider appointment of one City Council Member and two citizens to the
Coppell Special Events Committee.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and recommended that the
Councilmember to be appointed be Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and that Ceilia Smith and Bill
Smothermon be appointed as citizen members. After motion and withdrawal of motion,
Councilmember Mayo moved to divide the question and appoint Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell as the
Councilmember to serve on the Special Events Committee. Councilmember Wheeler seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Mayo moved to advertise for citizens to serve on the Special Events Committee
and bring the item back to the second meeting in January. Councilmember Alexander seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
22. Consider approval of extending the DFW Task Force until December 31,
1998, and consider appointment of Joe Chancy as a permanent member of the
DFW Task Force.
Marcia Szerlip, Chairman of the DFW Task Force/Coppell Airport Advisory Committee, made
a presentation to the Council and asked that the committee be extended until December 31,
1998. Councilmember Tunnell requested an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A.. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. and re-opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve extending the DFW Task Force (Coppell Airport
Advisory Committee) until December 31, 1998 with the main focus to be on the Integrated
Noise Management System, the question of the runway extension for the center runway, the
MENOL point, and the flight characteristics of turbo props on northbound departure; and that
quarterly reports be brought back to Council. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
inquired of Chairman Szerlip concerning the timetables on the listed items. Councilmember
York thanked the committee for their past work. Mayor Sheehan also expressed her
appreciation of the Committee. Councilmember Sturges also extended his appreciation for the
work of the committee and Mr. Chancy and moved to defer consideration of the appointment
of Joe Chancy until the second meeting in January. Councilmember York seconded the motion;
the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. Ms. Szerlip advised Council
that a formal year-end report would be filed with the City Secretary before December 31, 1997.
23. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
A. Consider appropriate changes to City Manager Employment
Agreement.
A. Councilmember Mayo moved to give the City Manager a five-year employment
agreement, the terms and conditions of employment to be the same as under the current
employment agreement except the base annual salary shall be $101,000 annually with an
annual automobile allowance of $6,200 and with an annual retention pay fund of $4,000
which is payable at the end of the five-year agreement of employment. The agreement
is to require the City Manager to give 120 days prior notice if he wants to resign before
the end of the five-year term and provide a penalty in the amount of 5 % of the annual
base salary to be paid to the City if the City Manager voluntarily resigns prior to the end
of the five-year term as well as the forfeiture of the retention fund; and authorize the
Mayor to approve. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo,
Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion.
24. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt thanked Council for their vote of confidence in the employment
agreement.
25. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced that the "Make a Child Smile" program continues in the City
Secretary Department.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised that a Joint Park Board/City Council meeting would be held
January 7, 1998.
C. Mayor Sheehan recommended that Council hold a work session in January and to be
looking at dates.
D. Mayor Sheehan discussed the Sandy Lake Bridge project and the timetable involved.
E. Mayor Sheehan announced that the City of Coppell will be hosting a meeting set by the
North Central Texas Council of Government on Tuesday, December 16th in the Council
Chambers, presented by the Transportation Council to discuss their work program.
F. Councilmember Wheeler advised that options were still being explored regarding the
Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
G. Councilmember Wheeler stated he had been attending the monthly meetings of Senior
Adult Services in Carrollton.
H. Councilmember York wished everyone in Coppell a Happy Holiday Season and hoped
that everyone stayed safe and healthy.
I. Councilmember Sturges advised he had attended a dinner and tour at the Home of the
Future in the Vistas of Coppell and that the tour guide indicated that the producers of
Good Morning America had scheduled a story to originate from the Home of the Future
followed by a story on the Good Morning Texas program. They also expect to be a
cover story for the Home and Garden Magazine.
J. Mayor Sheehan stated she had attended the Health House and it will be featured in the
May issue of Home Magazine and also on GOod Morning Texas.
There being no further business to come before the City Council The meeting was asjourned.
Candy Sheehan,Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary