CM 1999-02-23 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
February 23, 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 Tern
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Coundlmember
Councilmember Garcia was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager Jim
Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and Bob Hager from the City Attorney's 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
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. Sowell, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session A. Aquatic/Recreation Center Groundbreaking.
B. Discuss draft of proposed revisions to the Noise Ordinance.
C. Discuss Agenda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Son Strickland, Valley Ranch Baptist Church, led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan recognized the Scorpion Pack 846 of Weebelo Patrol who were in
attendance.
6. PROCLAMATION:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation congratulating Curtis Peel on
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to Curtis Peel.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation congratulating Curtis Peel on
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
7. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Telecommunications Board.
Andy Bardach, Chairman of the Tdecommunications Board, made a presentation to the
Council.
8. Presentation by Paragon Cable (Texas Cable Partners, Inc.) regarding the
cable system upgrade.
Steve Goram, Director of Information Services, introduced Sherry Gearner from Texas
Cable Partners, Inc. who made a presentation to the Council.
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10.
-- A. Presentation of Y2K readiness by Bob Curtis, GTE.
B. Presentation on City of Coppell Y2K readiness by Rhonda Brothers.
A. Bob Curtis, representing GTE, made a presentation to thc Council.
B. Rhonda Brothers, Administrative Support Supervisor, made a presentation to thc
Council.
11. Presentation by R. Lynn Lantrip of Waste Management, Inc. reporting on the
recent restructuring of the company and notice of annual rate increase.
Rhonda Brothers, Administrative Support Supervisor, introduced R. Lynn Lantrip from
Waste Management, Inc. who made a presentation to thc Council.
12. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Recognition of I.eadership Coppell class.
A. Mayor Sheehan and City Manager Jim Witt congratulated the graduating members
of the Leadership Coppell class and presented them with city pins.
B. Joyce Skelton, 153 Dickens Drive, addressed Council regarding construction noise
problems with the YMCA.
C. Jeanne Heath, 634 Meadowview, thanked Council for all their help with the Senior
events.
D. Chris Ruska, 233 Chesmut Lane, expressed his frustration with Paragon Cable
during the past few weeks and asked the City to review the agreements with Paragon
Cable regarding what can be placed in the easements.
CONSENT AGENDA
13. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 9, 1999.
B. Consider approval of an Order calling the Regular Municipal Election
for Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6 for
Saturday, May 1, 1999, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Coun¢ilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
14. Consider approval of a contract for the construction of the Coppell
Aquatics/Recreation Center to Hisaw & Associates General Contractor in the
amount of $ 6,904,000; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, made a presentation to the Council. Brad Reid,
Park Planning and Landscape Manager, reviewed the tabulation of bids with Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell had some questions concerning the timing of the project and the
grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Assodation. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to
approve a contract for the construction of the Coppell Aquatics/Recreation Center to Hisaw
& Associates General Contractor in the amount of $6,904,000 that includes add alternates
5, 6 and 7 plus the base bid; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Stover
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Stover commended the Leisure Services Staff and the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation for their accomplishments on this project. City Manager Jim
Witt discussed all of the costs associated with the project and thanked all the members of
the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation for their time and efforts on this project.
Mayor Sheehan announced the groundbreaking for this facility would be held on Saturday,
February 28, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. -
15. Consider approval of a professional services contract in the amount of
$294,500.00, authorizing Schrickel Rollins & Assodates to perform design
and construction administration services related to development of the
construction of phase I Wagon Wheel Park.
Councilmember York moved to approve a professional services contract in the amount of
$294,500.00, authorizing Schrickel Rollins & Assodates to perform design and construction
administration services related to development of the construction of phase I Wagon Wheel
Park. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval of a Resolution affirming the City's support for the
construction of a connecting tollway designated as the President George Bush
Turnpike between IH 35E and IH 635 and providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 022399.1 affirming the City's
support for the construction of a connecting tollway designated as the President George
Bush Turnpike between IH 35E and IH 635 and providing an effective date, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
17. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
18. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt advised the new water tank would be raised on Thursday,
February 25, 1999.
B. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the noise issue, read a memo from Police Chief
Roy Osborne to the Police Department and clarified the process of responding to a
noise complaint.
C. City Manager Jim Witt also discussed the airport noise issue and a possible tour of
-- the airport noise facility.
19. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced that Kid Fish would be held Saturday, March 6, 1999
beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the ponds would be stocked with 3,000 fish.
B. Councilmember Stover reminded everyone that early voting for the school bond
election would begin on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 and public forums would be
conducted at each of the schools.
C. Councilmember Stover announced that Friday, February 26, 1999 would be
America's Job Shadow Day at the City and fifteen students would be coming from
the three middle schools to shadow City employees.
D. Councilmember York reminded everyone that soccer season had begun.
E. Councilmember York wished the high school well in the boys basketball playoffs.
E Councilmember York extended condolences to Councilmember Garcia on the loss of
a loved one_
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G. Coundlmember Wheeler expressed his pleasure at the prospect of having the aquatic
and recreation center.
H. Mayor Sheehan advised the City would have an intern working for the City as part of
his classwork at Brookhaven Community College.
I. Mayor Sheehan stated they held a Community Drag Forum last week and video
tapes would be available soon.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Katlileen Roach, City Secretary
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