CM 1999-04-27 MINUTES OF APRII. 27, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
April 27, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, CoppeR, Texas. The following members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Turmell, Mayor Pro Tern
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Sayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Cotmcilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and City
Attorneys Peter G. Smith and Bob Hager.
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 (1) and (2), Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Sowell, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. Mavex Copper Crossing vs. The City of Coppell, Texas.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:10 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. Discussion of BB Gun Ordinance.
B. Discussion of Noise Ordinance.
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C. Discussion of Coppell Recreation Development Corporation Bylaw
amendments.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Keenan led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation to honor the Coppell High School
Soccer Team, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consider approval of a Prodamation naming May 6-12, 1999 as
National Nurse Appreciation Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of May 3-7 as
Municipal Clerks' Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to
Head Varsity Coach Jim Griffin, Assistant JV Coach Mike Riddley, Freshman Head
Coach James Smith, and members of the team present. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
moved to approve a Proclamation honoring the Coppell High School Soccer Team,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern TunneH and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
moved to approve a Proclamation naming May 6-12, 1999 as National Nurse
Appreciation Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Garcia
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.
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C. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to City
Secretary Kathleen Roach. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a
Proclamation naming May 3-7 as Munidpal Clerks' Week, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. 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.
7. Presentation of Scholarship sponsored by Community Credit Union.
Mayor Sheehan advised this item had been pulled.
8. Presentation of plaques to seven Adopt-a-Location groups who have
committed to the program for thc past five years.
Rhonda Brothers, Administrative Support Supervisor, made a presentation concerning the
Adopt-a-Location program. Mayor Sheehan presented plaques to thc City of Coppcll
Finance Department, City of Coppell Town Center Employees, City of Coppell Police
Department Is Shift, DEX by REX, Soto's Automofives, St. Ann's Youth Group and Tejas
Council of Girl Scouts.
9. Presentation and annual report by Pat Marek from Senior Adult Services.
Pat Marek from Senior Adult Services presented their annual report to Council and reported
the services available by their organization.
10. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Library Board.
Carol Ann Myers, Vice Chair of the Library Board, made their quarterly presentation to the
Council indicating they were working on the 254 Anniversary Celebration of the W'flliam T
Cozby Library. Everyone was invited to attend the celebration on Saturday, June 12, 1999
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
11.
A. Presentation of Y2K readiness by Mike Jarboe representing TU
Electric.
B. Presentation of April status report of Y2K readiness for City of
Coppell by Steven G. Goram, Rhonda Brothers and Rick Moore of the
Information and Customer Services Department.
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A. Steve Goram, Director of Information and Customer Service, introduced Mike
Jarboe, TU Electric, who made a presentation to Council regarding the Y2K
readiness of TU.
B. Rhoncla Brothers, Administrative Support Supervisor, gave an update as to imbedded
systems. Rick Moore, Information Systems Manager, made a presentation regarding
operating systems.
City Manager Jim Witt inquired as to giving Council bi-monthly reports on the Y2K issue,
indicating the next report would be July.
12. Presentation by Telecommunication Board of an Electronic Government
work plan.
Andy Bardach, Chair of the Telecommunications Board, made a presentation to the
Council regarding Electronic Government.
13. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Arthur Kwast, 123 Sandy Oak, spoke regarding the official newspaper.
B. R.G. Harrell, 548 West Oak Grove, addressed the Coundl regarding the City logo.
C. Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Lane, expressed his concern regarding items placed on the
Coment Agenda.
A short recess was held at this time
CONSENT AGENDA
14. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 13, 1999.
B. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Linda Rupp from the
Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the Texas Food
Establishment Rules, dated October 6, 1998, as well as amending
Chapter 6, Article 6-8 of the City's Code of Ordinances, regarding
Food Service Regulations, to indude the following: Registered
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Professional Sanitarian requirement; location of grease traps and grease
interceptors; elimination of sealed concrete as an acceptable floor
surface in areas where a more durable surface is necessary for
deanability; mandatory National Sanitation Foundation approved
equipment; mandatory Certified Food Protection Manager on duty at
all times; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of revisions to the Coppell Recreation Development
Corporation Bylaws, purchasing procedures and signature authority
conducting CRDC business.
Mayor Sheehan advised that Consent Agenda Item D would be pulled and discussed after
Items A through C.
Items A, B and C -
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B and C carrying
Ordinance No. 99873. 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.
-- ItemD -
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council concerning the proposed changes to
the CRDC By-laws, indicating the Agenda Request Form contained an error on the amount
of change orders and the amount should be $25,000. Councilmember Keenan verified the
current expenditure process of the CRDC. Mayor Pro Tern Ttmnell advised the new
proposed ordinance refers to the City purchasing policy to be the guideline. Coundlmember
Garda indicated a time factor was also involved. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to
approve Consent Agenda Item D. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, mending
the Code of Ordinances by mending Chapter 9, Section 9-3-1A prohibiting
the discharge of BB guns and other devices in the corporate limits of thc City
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Stover moved to approve Ordinance No. 99874 amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Section 9-3-1A prohibiting the discharge if BB guns
and other devices in the corporate limits of the City and authorizing the Mayor to sign, with
__ the following amendment to the ordinance: strike the words "or mechanical springs"
Section 9-3-1A and insert "provided however, this section shall not apply to persons who
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discharge, shoot or fire pistol, rifle or other device capable of discharging a solid projectile
by mechanical springs as long as the person is within the legal boundaries of their own
property and the projectile does not exit outside the boundaries of said property."
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3 with Councilmembers
Garcia, Keenan, Stover, and York voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Couneilmembers Peters and Wheeler voting against the motion.
16. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell by amending Chapter 9,
Section 9-13-1 regulating loud and raucous noise; providing designated hours
for construction activity; providing designated hours for the use of domestic
tools; providing guidelines for exceptions thereto; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Councilmember Keenan expressed his concerns about passing this ordinance.
Councilmember Stover stated he would like to see the ordinance reworked and brought
back. Councilmember Peters advised she saw weaknesses in the ordinance as brought
forward. Councilmember Garda indicated he would like to see the ordinance brought back
with some changes. Mayor Sheehan expressed her disappointment in the Council not
considering an ordinance by which the Police Department would have some guidelines to --
follow. Cotmcilmember Wheeler outlined his opposition to this ordinance. City Manager
Jim Witt reviewed the origin of this ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell stated most of the
noise is temporary and indicated the City should be thankful for the new construction in
town. Councilmember Stover asked to have the ordinance brought back again.
Councilmember Wheeler moved to deny an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell by amending Chapter 9, Section
9-13-1 regulating loud and raucous noise; providing designated hours for construction
activity; providing designated hours for the use of domestic tools; providing guidelines for
exceptions thereto. Councilmember York seconded the motion to deny; the motion to deny
carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion to deny and Councilmemben Garda and Stover voting
against the motion to deny.
17. Necessary action resulting t}om Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
18. City Managers Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt reported on his trip with the Coppell High School Band and
the quality of the youth in Coppell.
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B. City Manager Jim Witt reminded everyone of Pigfest beginning Friday, April 30m,
__ and continuing through Sunday, May 2~.
C. City Manager Jim Witt advised the City was in the early stages of budget for the
coming year.
D. City Manager Jim Witt announced a bond advisory committee meeting would be
held May 3~ at the library.
19. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan stated she had attended a dinner of Metrocrest Social Services last
week to honor volunteers where they specifically talked about the Community
Garden.
B. Mayor Sheehan announced the Arbor Day Celebration had been held on Friday,
April 23~t and stated a poster contest had been held among 5~' graders.
C. Mayor Sheehan reported City improvements were outlined at the Chamber
luncheon.
D. Mayor Sheehan advised the art gallery in Minyard's shopping center had invited a
-- Russian artist to meet the public on Friday night.
E. Mayor Sheehan announced the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast would be held at Lincoln
Center.
F. Councilmember York reported he had welcomed ten wards of the Church of the
Latter Day Saints who performed a service project to help set up and beautify three
parks in the City.
G. Councilmember Stover thanked the citizens who participated in the Focus Group
Summit.
H. Councilmember Stover also thanked the Police Department for their assistance in the
Special Olympics.
I. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell advised the Annual Employee Awards Banquet for City
employees had been held on Saturday, April 246 and thanked all the employees for
their work.
J. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell announced a candlelight vigil would be held Thursday,
April 29~ at 7:00 p.m. to remember victims.
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K. Couneilmember Keenan stated the Coppell Choir would be performing at the Center
for the Arts on Friday, April 30~.
L. Councilmember Garda reported Friday night at Pigfest would be the Family Squeal
Deal, two-for-one.
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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