CM 1998-10-13 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 1998
The City Coundl of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
October 13, 1998, 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 Tern
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Counclmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and Bob
Hager from the City Attorneys office.
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
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding real property.
1. Land acquisition.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
B. Discussion of Library Board appointment.
C. Discussion of Rules, Times, and Procedures for
conducting City Council Meetings.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Frank Pope, Police Chaplain, led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan advised Item 27 would be pulled from the agenda and Item 28
would be moved up to be heard after the Consent Agenda.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
Arthur Kwast, 123 Sandy Oak Lane, disussed the Home Rule Charter and
citizens' right to place an item on the agenda.
B. Walter Pettijohn, 525 Oak Grove, addressed the Council concerning the
Home Rule Charter and citizens placing items on the agenda.
C. Melvin Gross, 152 Cottonwood Drive, spoke concerning the Home Rule
Charter and citizens' right to place items on the agenda.
D. Ed Caldwell, 601 Shadowcrest, addressed the Council concerning the Police
_ Department and agenda changes.
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E. Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Lane, spoke about the restrictions regarding
cftizens placing items on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 22, 1998.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-171,
GTE Shared Services Center, zoning change request from
HC (Highway Commercial) to PD-HC (Planned
Development, Highway Commercial) to allow the
development of two 5-story office buildings on 23.4418
acres of property located at the northeast corner of
Corporate Park Boulevard and S.H. 121, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of extending Contract Q-0697-03 for
Office Supplies to B.T. Miller. ~--
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-202, and C. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Item 28 was considered at this time. See Item 28 for minutes.
8. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1149, 7 Salsas, Tex-Mex Grill &
Cantina, zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-
S.U.P. (Town Center, Special Use Permit), to allow a 3,000
square foot private club restaurant to be located in the future
shopping center at 230 N. Denton Tap Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those
persons wishing to speak regarding this item. Jerry Baker, 215 Salem, spoke
against the zoning request. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about parking and
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hours of operation. Councilmember Stover also inquired about the parking
requirements. Mr. Sieb stated the ordinance required one parking space per 100
square feet of gross area. Councilmember Wheeler moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve Case No. S-1149, 7 Salsas, Tex-Mex Grill & Cantina, zoning
change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P. (Town Center, Special Use
Permit), to allow a 3,000 square foot private club restaurant to be located in the
future shopping center at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, subject to the following
conditions: 1) to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in a private club
restaurant; 2) the proposed hours of the restaurant to be 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday; 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday; and 3) sign attached to the building will comply
with conditions placed by City Council during the Site Plan review of the retail
building which limited all signs to a single color in shades of light gray, light
brown, beige, cream or white. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-ll50, Subway Sandwich Shop,
zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P.
(Town Center, Special Use Permit), to allow a 2,030 square foot
sandwich shop to be located in the future shopping center at
230 N. Denton Tap Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those
persons wishing to speak regarding this proposal. Jerry Baker, 215 Salem Court,
asked to have this request approved. Councilmember York inquired as to the
relationship between Subway and TCBY. Tom Chapman, Applicant, stated they
are separate franchises but were allowed to co-brand. Councilmember Garcia
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1150, Subway Sandwich
Shop, zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P. (Town Center,
Special Use Permit), to allow a 2,030 square foot sandwich shop to be located in the
future shopping center at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, subject to the following
conditions: 1) limit the Subway channel sign to 29 square feet. The color of sign
will be restricted to the uniform sign color selected by the landowner; 2) the
proposed hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 midnight; Sunday from 10:00 a.m.
to 11:00 p.m.; and 3) revise Tower Elevation to reflect the sign's proper size.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-110R, Pecan Hollow, zoning
change request to amend PD-110 (Planned Development,
Single-Family 9), to change the development conditions as they
apply to Lot 15, Block D, to permit a reduction of one foot to the
required 8 foot side yard setback to accommodate a two-story
addition to the house located at 325 Beechwood Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Plznning 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. Mitchell Schnurman, Applicant, addressed the Council
regarding his proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve Case No. PD-110R, Pecan Hollow, zoning change request to amend
PD-110 (Planned Development, Single-Family 9), to change the development
conditions as they apply to Lot 15, Block D, to permit a reduction of one foot to the
required 8 foot side yard setback to accommodate a two-story addition to the house
located at 325 Beechwood Lane. Couneilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Summit at the Springs, Phase I,
Replat of Lots 36 and 37, Block B and Summit at the Springs,
Phase II, Replat of Lots 31, 34, 41, 42 and 43, Block B, to allow
the recordation of the new flood limit on selected lots along the
west side of Lexington Avenue and Edmondson Drive, at the
request of Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, Inc.
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 Wheeler moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve the Summit at the Springs, Phase I, Replat of Lots 36 and 37, Block B
and Summit at the Springs, Phase II, Replat of Lots 31, 34, 41, 42 and 43, Block B,
to allow the recordation of the new flood limit on selected lots along the west side of
Lexrington Avenue and Edmondson Drive. Councilmember Garcia seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garda, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Replat of Lot
2, Block 1, to allow the creation of a common area on an 8.3 acre
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-- site located at the southwest corner of Freeport Parkway and
Gateway Boulevard, at the request of Halff and Associates, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council and advised that Items 12, 13 and 14 were related items. Mayor
Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Items 12 and 13 and advised that no one
had signed up to speak on either item. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the
Public Hearings on Item 12 and 13 and consider the two items together.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern rlXunnel] and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stever, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Gateway
Business Park, Replat of Lot 2, Block 1, to allow the creation of a common area on
an 8.3 acre site located at the southwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Gateway
Boulevard and Gateway Business Park, Replat of Lot 3, Block 2, to allow the
creation of a common area on an approximate 36.9 acre site located at the
northwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Gateway Boulevard. Councilmember
York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Replat of Lot
3, Block 2, to allow the creation of a common area on an
approximate 36.9 acre site located at the northwest corner of
Freeport Parkway and Gateway Boulevard.
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14. Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Block A
Common Area and Block B Common Area, Minor Plat, to allow
the creation of two common areas totaling .5585 of an acre of
property located on the northwest and northeast corners of
Freeport Parkway and I.H. 635, at the request of Halff
Associates, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Gateway Business Park,
Block A Common Area and Block B Common Area, Minor Plat, to allow the creation
of two common areas totaling .5585 of an acre of property located on the northwest
and northeast corners of Freeport Parkway and I.H. 635. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
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Couneilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to
Section 34 of the Zoning Code of Ordinances providing for
greater tree preservation and protection, as well as establish a
city reforestation and natural areas fund.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those
persons who wished to speak on this proposal. Jim Myers, 817 Shorewood Drive
and Mack McCurry, 108 Woodcrest Lane, spoke in favor of this proposal. Brad
Reid, Park Planning and Landscape Manager, addressed some of Council's
questions. Couneilmember Stover had questions regarding Section 34-2-12(B) and
proposed removing the wording that gives the developer the right to choose
replacement or retribution. Councilmember Wheeler asked to remove the Mesquite
Tree from the unprotected trees. Couneilmember York asked that Section 34-2-14
be stricken since penalties were covered under Section 5. Mayor Sheehan asked
about the park impact fee credit and stated she felt the City was on the right track
with developing this ordinance. Mayor Sheehan stated she would like to see the
effective date removed from Section 34-2-6(A); she would like the wording to be
dearer in Section 34-2-6(B); add school districts to 34-2-6(G); Tree Board should be
changed to Park Board in Section 34-2-7(B); Section 34-2-8(B) should indicate it
does not apply to add-ons or expansions of residential property; Section 34-2-12(B)
should have a wording change to possibly reparation. Councilmember Stover asked
if the ordinance had a provision for applying for an exemption. Couneilmember
Wheeler voiced his desire to have churches and schools not be automatically
exempted and stated his concern about delaying the passage of this ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnel] had questions regarding the landscaping requirements
offsetting trees. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing to
November 10, 1998 and table Items 15 and 16 until that time. Couneilmember
Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnels
and Couneilmembers Garcia, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmember Keenan voting against the motion.
A short recess was held at this time.
16. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 34,
Section II Tree Preservation requirements of the Zoning Code
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of Ordinances providing for greater tree preservation and
protection, as well as establish a city reforestation and natural
areas fund, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was tabled under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
17. Consider approval of the Vistas of Coppell, Phase 3, Final Plat,
to allow the development of a 61 residential lot subdivision on
21.61 acres of property located along the south side of Vista
Ridge Boulevard and east of the Coppell Middle School North
Campus.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Couneilmember Keenan moved to approve Vistas of Coppell, Phase 3,
Final Plat, to allow the development of a 61 residential lot subdivision on 21.61
acres of property located along the south side of Vista Ridge Boulevard and east of
the Coppell Middle School North Campus, subject to the following conditions: 1)
the property is impacted by the Park Development ordinance stipulating a fee of
$1,285 per dwelling unit; and 2) a deceleration lane will be constructed at Natches
._ Trace Drive. Couneilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3
with Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, and Stover voting in favor of the motion and
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Wheeler and York voting against the
motion. Mayor Sheehan broke the tie vote by voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider approval of the Paragon Cable, Site Plan, to allow the
construction of a 400 square foot fiber optics structure with an
anticipated 800 square foot future addition to be built on .276 of
an acre of property located at 408 W. Bethel Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the Paragon Cable, Site
Plan, to allow the construction of a 400 square foot fiber optics structure with an
anticipated 800 square foot future addition to be built on .276 of an acre of property
located at 408 W. Bethel Road. Couneilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Couneilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Couneilmember York
voting against the motion.
19. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-170,
Castlebury Court, zoning change request from SF-12 (Single
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Family-12) to PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7)
to allow the development of 19 residential lots on 5.75 acres of
property located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-204
for Case No. PD-170, Castlebury Court, zoning change request from SF-12 (Single
Family-12) to PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7) to allow the
development of 19 residential lots on 5.75 acres of property located along the south
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda,
Stover, Wheeler and York votng in favor of the motion and Councilmember Keenan
voting against the motion.
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone,
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and
Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by
Pacific Realty Associates, L.P., dba Parkwest Commerce Center,
L.L.C. described as Park West Commerce Center, replat of lots 1
and 3, block 7 and replat of lot 3R, block 8 (30.788 acres) located
at the northeast and northwest corners of Wrangler Drive and
Enterprise 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 Keenan moved to dose the Public Hear/ng
and approve the designation of a reinvestment zone, pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for ReinvestInent Zone designation is that property owned by Pacific
Realty Associates, L.P., dba Parkwest Commerce Center, L.L.C. described as Park
West Commerce Center, replat of lots I and 3, block 7 and replat of lot 3R, block $
(30.788 acres) located at the northeast and northwest corners of Wrangler Drive
and Enterprise Drive. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan,
Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember York voting
agzinst the motion.
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21. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Pacific Realty
Associates, L.P., dba Park West Commerce Center, L.L.C.
property as Reinvestment Zone No. 20, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance 98851 designating Pacific
Realty Associates, L.P., dba Park West Commerce Center, L.L.C. property as
Reinvestment Zone No. 20, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunne]J
and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the
motion and Couneilmember York voting agslnst the motion.
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone,
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and
Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by GTE
Realty Corporation described as replat - minor plat of GTE
Shared Services Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 (23.4418 acres)
located at the northeast corner of State Highway 121 and
Corporate Park Boulevard.
Mayor Sheehan advised Councilmember Keenan had filed an affidavit of Conflict of
Interest and removed himself from the discussion and vote of Items 22, 23 and 24.
Gary Sieb, Director of P19nning 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. Couneilmember Wheeler moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve the designation of a reinvestment zone, pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by GTE
Realty Corporation described aa replat - minor plat of GTE Shared Services Center
Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 (23.4418 acres) located at the northeast corner of State
Highway 121 and Corporate Park Boulevard. Councilmember Stover seconded the
motion; the motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garda, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Couneilmember York
voting agsinst the motion.
23. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating GTE Realty
Corporation property as Reinvestment Zone No. 21, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Councilmember Keenan remained removed from discussion and vote as stated
under Item 22. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnel] moved to approve Ordinance No. 98852.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnel] and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmember York voting agnlnst the motion.
24. Consider approval of an Economic Development Incentive
Agreement between the City of Coppell and GTE, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Keenan remained removed from discussion and vote as stated
under Item 22. Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips made a presentation to the
Council regarding the agreement and answered questions from Council.
A short recess was taken at this time, after which discussion resumed on Item 24.
Couneilmember Stover moved to approve an Economic Development Incentive
Agreement between the City of Coppell and GTE, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Coun~ilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
Councilmember Keenan returned to his seat on the dais.
25. Consider approval of a resolution regarding an amendment to
the terms and conditions of Fiscal Year 1998 Community
Development Block Grant funding request between the City of
Coppell and Dallas County supporting the Urban County
Community Development Block Grant Program, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council, discussed
documentation about the assistance to f~milies and answered questions of Council.
Coun~ilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 101398.1 regarding an
amendment to the terms and conditions of Fiscal Year 1998 Community
Development Block Grant funding request between the City of Coppell and Dallas
County supporting the Urban County Community Development Block Grant
Program, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the
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__ motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
26. Consider approval of awarding Bid Q-0898-02 in the bid amount
of $58,344 to ABCON Paving, Inc. of Lewisville, Texas for
expansion of the Coppell Justice Center parking lot; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Captain Wade Goolesby made a presentation to the Council. Coun_~ilmember York
moved to approve awarding Bid Q-0898-02 in the bid amount of $58,344 to ABCON
Paving, Inc. of Lewisville, Texas for expansion of the Coppell Justice Center
parking lot; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Coun~ilmember Stover seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Couneilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
27. Consider approval of installing irrigation and landscape for the
Justice Center Parking Lot Expansion in the amount of $10,125;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
28. A. Consider approval of the resignation of Kay Wehunt from
the Library Board.
B. Consider appointment to the Library Board.
Mayor Pro Tern Tonnell moved to approve the resignation of Kay Wehunt from the
Library Board and appoint Rachel Korman to the regular position vacated by Kay
Wehunt, and appoint Frankie Greever to the 2-year alternate position vacated by
Rachel K0rman, and to advertise to fill the 1-year alternate position vacated by
Frankie Greever and also advertise to fill a vacant position on the Keep Coppell
Beautiful Committee. Coun~ilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
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29. Open Records Process Update. · ....
Mayor Sheehan made a presentation to the Council and expressed her thanks to
the City Secretary Department for all their efforts in this area. City Manager Jim
Witt briefed Council on changes made to the process such as the introduction of a
new form, Attorney General opinions process, and releasing as quickly and
efficiently as possible the information the City feels is public information.
30. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
31. City Manager's Report.
A. November Work Session.
,4, City Manager Jim Witt stated a special briefing session would be held on the
Park Master Plan on November 17th at 6:00 p.m.
B. City Manager Jim Witt advised that TU has approached the City with an
agreement relative to North Lake and discussed some of the parameters of ---
the agreement.
32. Mayor's Report.
A. Airport Task Force Update.
Mayor Sheehan stated an FAA representative had attended the Task Force
meeting. Mayor Sheehan stated the MENOL point is up and appears to be
working effectively and she discussed the process with the hot line.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised the Carrollton/Farmers Branch School District had
expressed their appreciation for Councilmember Keenan and his efforts in
getting the voters out for their bond election.
C. Mayor Sheehan announced that the CarrolltonfFarmers Branch School
District had been very receptive to the substance abuse project and agreed to
join in.
D. Mayor Sheehan asked for any citizens who would like to assist with the
Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3rd to contact the City Secretary
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Department. Coun~ilmember Stover asked how information was being
passed to the citizens regarding the election and where to vote.
E. Mayor Sheehan advised that the Coppell High School would hold a
homecomin g parade.
F. Mayor Sheehan announced that Carrollton/Farmers Branch would hold an
open house to view the new natatorium on Sunday, October 18th.
G. Mayor Sheehan stated that the Christian Community Action would hold a
groundbrealdng on October 16th for a Family Assistance and Training
Center.
H. Mayor Sheehan advised that the Greater Dallas Crime Commission would
have Chief Bruce Glascock from the Piano Police Department to talk about
community in crisis regarding the Plano heroin story.
I. City Manager Jim Witt disussed the Silver Star Program for the city
employees and changes to be made in the process including more public
recognition.
-- J. Mayor Sheehan stated she had received a message from the Children's
Librarian at the William T. Cozby Public Library indicating the information
available at the library regarding substance abuse.
K. Coun~ilmember Stover asked if there was any official information on the test
results of Michael Senior. Mayor Sheehan stated the City had not received
any official information from the Dallas Medical Examiner.
L. Coun~-ilmember York advised that the Metrecrest would have a Red Ribbon
breakfast.
M. Councilmember York stated early voting would begin on Monday,
October 19th.
N. Councilrnember York asked City Manager Jim Witt and Deputy City
Manager Clay Phillips to convey to the Police Department his appreciation of
their taking care of an issue which was brought to his attention.
O. Coun~ilmember York stated he and Mayor Sheehan had attended the
MOCHA picnic and they were asked by the citizens to have a little more
investigation done into DFW I,imousine Service doing business out of a
residence. City Manager Jim Witt stated the Neighborhood Integrity Officer
has been in contact with the company.
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P. Mayor Sheehan passed along a thankyou to the Police Department on the
arrest of a suspect in the Casler murder case.
Q. Couneilmember Keenan expressed his appreciation of the Coppell Police
Department and the job they do. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnel] stated that the
Police Department had a 95% satisfaction rating among citizens in the last
Turco survey.
R. Councilmember Garcia urged everyone to meet the new Police Chief. Mayor
Sheehan advised there would be an open house at the Justice Center on
Thursday, October 15th.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Candy, Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
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