CM 1999-01-12 MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
January 12, 1999, 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
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
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. Mavex Coppell Crossing vs. The City of Coppell, Texas.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Acquisition of Right-of-Way for Second High School Access.
2. North Lake Park.
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 7:00 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session A. Discuss Water Storage Tank located at Senior Center.
B. Discuss Year 2000 Readiness.
C. Discuss Coppell Recreation Development Corporation Project
Development Plan for 1998/99.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
ThE Reverend Tommy Politz from thc First Baptist Church lEd those present in thE
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. PROCLAMATION:
Consider a Proclamation naming January as School Board Recognition
Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Beverly
Hudson, Kathy Gautille, Diane Miller and Deena Reeve, School Board President. Mayor
Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation naming January as School Board
Recognition Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Stover seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
7. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Library Board.
Lex Anne SetteR, Chairman of the Library Board, made a presentation to the Council
indicating goals and objectives for the coming year. Friends of the Library were thanked for
donations of $10,000 worth of materials.
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-- 8. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Arthur Kwast, 123 Sandy Oak Lane, addressed the Council on the water
donation issue.
B. Kim johnson, 455 Grace Drive, voiced her support for the contributions to Christian
Community Action.
C. Carol Tuohy, 336 Crooked Tree Court, stated she had been a volunteer at the 121
trailer park and had been involved with the CCA since September and indicated she
was very impressed with their handling of the situation.
D. Pamela Devine, 557 StrinGFellow Drive, expressed her feelings regarding the caring
and compassion of the community.
E. Ed Caldwell, 601 Shadowcrest, addressed Council concerning letters sent out
regarding Freeport tax exemption and the School District and discussed his concern
about police matters relating to a burglary he had.
CONSENT AGENDA
__ 9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: December 8, 1998.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution naming Linda Harper-Brown,
Mayor Pro Tern of the City of Irving, as representative for the City of
Coppell to the Regional Transportation Council, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing voluntary donations to
the City in conjunction with citizen payment of their water bill, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for 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 dub restaurant to be located in the future shopping center
at 230 N. Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1153, Sushi Kyoto
Restaurant, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use PermiT to allow the operation of a 1,500
square foot private club restaurant in the future Coppell Crossing
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shopping center to be located at 761 S. MacArthur Blvd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1154, Plankton
Seafood Cafe, zoning change request from PD-C (Planned
Development, Commercial) to PD-C-S.U.P. (Planned Development,
Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow a 2,400 square foot private
club restaurant in the Valley Ranch Plaza located at 817 S. MacArthur
Blvd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-110R, Pecan
Hollow, zoning change 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, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-136R, D/FW
Trade Center, zoning change for property zoned PD-LI (Planned
Development, Light Industrial) to amend the conditions of the Planned
Development to allow the development and operation of a TU Pipeline
Services gas measuring station on 2,000 square feet of property located
70' south of the northwest comer of Lot 1, Block 4 at the D/FW Trade
Center, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-172R, Shadydale
Acres, zoning change from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-SF-12
(Planned Development, Single Family-12) to allow the development of
13 residential lots on 4.16 acres of property located along the south side
of Willow Lane, between Oak Trail and Shadydale Lane, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J. Consider approval of Professional Services clarification for Brinidey
Sargent Architects, Inc., authorizing bid documents for the design of a
jogging track around the interior perimeter of the Gymnasium to be
included as an alternate bid item.
K. Consider approval of a resolution, as required by Texas Parks and
Wildlife, endorsing the 1998 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Master Plan as previously approved by the City Council, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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L. Consider approval of the Copper Recreation Development Corporation
Project Development Plan for 1998/99, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
M. Consider approval of a Right-of-way use agreement between the City of
Coppell and Metricom, Inc., a wireless communications provider, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
N. Consider approval of awarding bid Q-1298-01 for temporary staff
services to: Manpower (ReceptionIST~, Data Entry Clerk, Senior Data
Entry Clerk, Secretary, Executive Secretary); StaffMark Temporary
Services (General Clerk I and II), and Peakload (Light Industrial).
O. Consider approval of a Resolution honoring George Campbell for his
many contributions to the growth of the City of Coppell, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items A, C and L were pulled for later consideration.
Items B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N and O -
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items B carrying Resolution
No. 011299.1, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-208, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-
209, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-210, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-211, H
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-212, I carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-213, J, K carrying
Resolution No. 011299.3, M, N and O carrying Resolution No. 011299.4. Councilmember
York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Item A -
Mayor Sheehan stated the minutes of the December 8, 1998 meeting should reflect under
the Christmas Lighting Contest Winners that Diana Blackwell accepted the award for the
Neighborhood winners. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the minutes of the
December 8, 1998 City Council meeting with the amendment. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Item C -
Mayor Sheehan inquired regarding the history of the donations. City Manager Jim Witt
made a presentation to the Council concerning the history of the 121 trailer park relocation
issue. Councilmember Stover moved to approve Consent Agenda Item C carrying
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Resolution No. 011299.2 subject to the revisions to Section C as provided by City Manager
Jim Witt. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
Item L -
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell made a presentation regarding the past year's accomplishments of
the CRDC and the coming year's goals. Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips discussed the
bid process for construction. Councilmember Garcia discussed the timeframe of the phases
of the project. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell advised the groundbreaking for the pool and
recreation center is scheduled for March 6, 1999. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to
approve the CRDC Project Development Plan for 1998-99. Councilmember York seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
10. Status report regarding the City of Coppell Year 2000 readiness efforts.
Steve Goram, Director of Information and Customer Service, made a presentation to the
Council. Rick Moore, Information Systems Manager, answered questions of Council
regarding technical issues and testing strategies.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance changing the narne of Crestwood Cove to
Hazelwood Cove, the name of Chestnut Cove to Fleetwood Cove, and the
name of Forest Breeze Cove to Ripplewood Cove in the Forest Cove
subdivision, Phases One and Two, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to Council
stating the street names to be changed were duplicates. Councilmember York moved to
approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-214 changing the name of Crestwood Cove to Hazelwood
Cove, the name of Chestnut Cove to Fleetwood Cove, and the name of Forest Breeze Cove
to Ripplewood Cove in the Forest Cove subdivision, Phases One and Two, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Cotmcilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of a second request for an extension of time as it applies to
the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of The Mansions by the Lake,
property located along thc cast side of Coppell Road, approximately 967 fcct
north of Parkway Boulevard, granting an additional six-month extension to
allow for the Final Plat to be filed with Dallas County.
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Councilmember York asked if there had been a fire at the Mansions by the Lake. Bob
Kmse, Fire Chief, affirmed there had been a fire and the cause was still under investigation.
Councilmember York moved to approve a second request for an extension of time as it
applies to the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of The Mansions by the Lake, property
located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 967 feet north of Parkway
Boulevard, granting an additional six-month extension to allow for the Final Plat to be filed
with Dallas County. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of a request for an extension of time as it applies to the
filing expiration date of the Final Plat of Asbury Estates, Lot 7, Block 1, to
allow the development of a 10.532 acre tract of future city park land to be
located east of The Mansions by the Lake apartment complex; north of
Village at Cottonwood Creek Section VI residential subdivision, granting a
six-month extension to allow for the Final Plat to be filed with Dallas County.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a request for an extension of time as it
applies to the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of Asbury Estates, Lot 7, Block 1, to
__ allow the development of a 10.532 acre tract of future city park land to be located east of
The Mansions by the Lake apartment complex; north of Village at Cottonwood Creek
Section VI residential subdivision, granting a six-month extension to allow for the Final Plat
to be filed with Dallas County. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1131R, Chadick Art Annex, zoning change
request for property zoned HO-R-S.U.P. (Historic Overlay, Retail, Special
Use Permi0, to allow an attached gable sign on an existing commercial
building, as well as to permit a wooden monument sign and a wooden screen
for a proposed dumpster on 1.37 acres of property located at 5091/2 W. Bethel
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 who
wished to speak regarding this item. The Applicant was the only person to sign up to speak
and stated he was available for questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to
close the Public Hearing. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired
regarding the dumpster and the monument sign. Councilmember Keenan moved to
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approve Case No. S-113 IR, Chadick Art Annex, zoning change request for property zoned
HO-R-S.U.P. (Historic Overlay, Retail, Special Use Permit, to allow an attached gable sign
on an existing commercial building, as well as to permit a wooden monument sign and a
wooden screen for a proposed dumpster on 1.37 acres of property located at 509V: W.
Bethel Road subject to the following conditions: 1) a maximum 32 square foot wooden
attached sign on the front fagade of the former church building with the font being modified
to be similar to the monument font style. This sign to be in place within four months of City
Council approval of the Special Use Permit; 2) a maximum 40 square foot monument sign
with redwood identification plaque set in pave stone border filled with bridgeport aggregate
and lit by two exterior spotlights per side, with font style matching existing attached sign.
The colors to be white, Hunter green and black, as shown on the attached exhibit; 3) the
major tenant in each of the buildings may be listed on the monument sign, but ancillary
messages; i.e., "home accents, antiques, ceramics, painting, etc." will not be allowed; and 4)
a six-foot high wooden screening fence may be used to screen the dumpster on three sides.
The width of the lumber to be used to construct the wooden screen must match the width of
the lumber used on the existing buildings. The fence shall be painted to match the color of
the existing structures and will be maintained in conformance with Coppell development
standards. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-174, ProofRock Waterproofing Systems,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial) to allow a 1,560 sf storage addition to an existing residential
structure on Commercial property located at 196 Southwestern Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to
speak. Frances Kilbome, 408 Pecan Hollow Drive, Applicant, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember Garcia moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
PD-174, ProofRock Waterproofing Systems, zoning change request from C (Commerdal)
to PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) to allow a 1,560 sf storage addition to an
existing residential structure on Commercial property located at 196 Southwestern
Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: 1) a 14' side yard setback and 20' rear yard
setback; 2) permit up to 54% of the structure to be devoted to warehousing, 3) driveway
pavement shown to be separated by an approximate 5' wide landscape buffer; 4) allow the
current Southwestern driveway spacing of 70'; 5) permit a 6' high wooden fence; 6) attached
sign will not exceed 10 square feet and the color of the sign background will match the color
of the siding and the color of the lettering will match the dark green color of the shutters and
front door; 7) building materials will be as follows: brick - Acme Quorum -- Blend No. 136,
paint- Sherwin Williams - White Heron #2425, trim paint - Sherwin Williams - Gateway
Gray #2086; 8) additional electrical service connection shall be underground; 9) utility
meters and mechanical equipment shall be either placed in inconspicuous locations or
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-- screened from view; 10) an approximate 44" high brick wainscoting on the south elevation
of the existing structure to match the brick used on the addition; 11) a roadway impact fee
will be required for addition to the existing building; and 12) provide layout and description
of irrigation system to be used on site. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Lauren Estates, Replat of Lot 1 of Harrison Estates
No. H, to allow the development of 3 residential lots on approximately 1.531
acres of property located along the west side of S. Moore Road, approximately
680' south of E. Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to
speak on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell inquired as to the notification of building
inspections regarding the conditions. Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the Lauren Estates, Replat of Lot 1 of Harrison Estates No. II, to
allow the development of 3 residential lots on approximately 1.531 acres of property located
along the west side of S. Moore Road, approximately 680' south of E. Sandy Lake Road
__ subject to the following conditions: 1) this property will be assessed a $1,285 per dwelling
unit park development fee; 2) the paving/stabilizing of the fire lane easement be in
accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance; and 3) should any gates be placed across the
fire lane the following conditions will be enforced: a) all PD-169 conditions listed in
Ordinance 91500-A-190; b) any gates across the fire lane will be required to be equipped
with an Opticom system with a KNOX override; and c) the control pad for the security gate
should be located in such a way that vehicles entering the site do not block traffic on Moore
Road. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
17. Consider approval of the Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Site Plan, to
allow the development of a 15,265 square foot addition consisting of a
sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms and offices on 4.936 acres of property
located along the east side of S. Heartz Road, approximately 450' south of E.
Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember Stover inquired as to the fencing or landscaping on the east side
of the building. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about the enforcement of the conditions.
Councilmember York moved to approve Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Site Plan, to
allow the development of a 15,265 square foot addition consisting of a sanctuary, fellowship
hall, classrooms and offices on 4.936 acres of property located along the east side of S.
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Heartz Road, approximately 450' south of E. Sandy Lake Road, subject to the following
conditions: 1) modify the landscape plan to indicate the size of the existing trees on site; 2)
all portions of the building are to be within 150 feet of a fire lane; 3) an additional fire
hydrant may be required; 4) roadway impact fees will be required for the new building; 5)
new paving will have to meet requirements of the Coppell Subdivision Ordinance; and 6)
provide ADA ramps at driveways. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carded 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Stover
abstained from the vote, said abstention counting as a vote in favor of the motion, per the
Home Rule Charter, Section 3.1 lB.
18. Consider approval of hiring an additional Utility Crew in Public Works to
assist in preventative maintenance.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Stover asked
the reason for this item to come before Council when normal staff additions do not. City
Manager Witt advised this was coming outside the budget year process. Councilmember
Peters moved to approve hiring an additional Utility Crew in Public Works to assist in
preventative maintenance. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider authorization of a temporary allocation of the Citizen Utility
Donation to Christian Community Action, a non-profit agency to provide for
assistance in the relocation of low/moderate income residents from the 121
Mobile Home Park for a period of three (3) months.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Stover
expressed his desire that the water bill notice be included with each of these bills informing
the public of the distribution of the funds. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve the
temporary allocation of the Citizen Utility Donation to Christian Community Action, a
non-profit agency to provide for assistance in the relocation of low/moderate income
residents from the 121 Mobile Home Park for a period of three (3) months beginning with
the second water billing cycle in January, 1999. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
20. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract # Q-0898-01 to Durable
Specialties, Inc. for thc installation of a Traffic Signal at thc 2nd High School
Access in thc amount of $97,300; and authorizing thc Mayor to sign.
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Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a presentation to the Council
-- recommending this item not be awarded at the present time and be brought back to Council
at a later date or possibly to be rebid. Councilmember Keenan suggested the bid/contract
be awarded and the parts be stored until the access was ready, as the signal would be
needed and the price would most probably be higher in the future. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract # Q-0898-01 to Durable Specialties, Inc. for the
installation of a Traffic Signal at the 2nd High School Access in the amount of $97,300; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Garcia voting against
the motion.
21. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
22. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt reported the City of Coppell had not moved forward in terms
of entering to any agreement with TU regarding North Lake.
23. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan advised she and Councilmembers had been receiving
correspondence from members of Chaucer Estates regarding the YMCA facility.
Mayor Sheehan announced that Mr. Larry Davis, the inspector on the project, was
meeting with the residents regarding construction issues, and the Director of the
YMCA had advised they were adding a berm to the back of the property to satisfy
some of the screening issues and also were receiving bids from fencing companies.
Councilmember Stover inquired as to the plans for a trail behind the building.
Mayor Sheehan stated a trail was planned to be behind the library to Town Center
Boulevard. City Attorney Peter O. Smith indicated there was no provision in the
zoning ordinance to reconsider a site plan or a plat after it had been approved.
B. Mayor Sheehan asked about City procedures regarding noise complaints. City
Manager Jim Witt stated the City had ordinances in effect regarding noise and if
citizens felt the ordinance was being violated, they would need to file a complaint
and would need to appear in Court to testify to the facts. City Attorney Peter G.
Smith advised that citizens could initiate complaints and the complaints would be
reviewed by the Municipal Court Prosecutor.
C. Mayor Sheehan announced the Chamber Gala was scheduled for January 16~.
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D. Mayor Sheehan advised Leadership Coppell begins January 13
to come and introduce themselves to the participants. City Manager Jim Witt
complimented Sharon Logan, Community Relations Information Officer, for putting
together the upcoming Leadership Coppell.
E. Mayor Sheehan commended Bob Kruse, Fire Chief, on the way the threat of
Anthrax was handled at the postal facility and stated the FBI would be modeling
their training after the program.
F. Councilmember Stover advised the school would have a bond meeting on Thursday,
Sanuary 14t~ at Coppell Middle School East from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
G. Councilmember Stover stated he and Councilmember Wheeler had attended the
Economic Development Partnership meeting and a member of the School Board also
attends the meetings. The School Board is wholeheartedly behind giving fair
consideration to the triple Freeport.
H. Councilmember Stover advised he was working with Sunior Achievement on getting
students identified to participate in America's Promise Sob Shadow Day on
February 2~.
I. Councilmember York inquired regarding the Substance Abuse Forum. Mayor
Sheehan advised information was forwarded the end of December and another letter
would be going out shortly. The first substance abuse commission date will be
February 1~t at the William T. Cozby Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
J. Councilmember Stover asked to have an update in the near future on the city's policy
on creek maintenance and erosion problems. Mayor Sheehan suggested the
possibility of having COG and the Corps of Engineers out for a work session on the
K. Councilmember York announced registration for Youth Soccer had begun and
would be going through the coming weekend; baseball signup would be at thc end of
the month and la crosse signups were in progress.
L. Councilmember Keenan advised there was a blood shortage in North Texas.
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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