CM 1999-06-22 MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 9.55 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tern
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, Interim City Secretary Libby Ball and
City Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Logo Design Firm Selection Proceas.
B. Discussion of Temporary Closure of North Moore Road at
Sandy Lake Road.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Pastor Rich Mohr of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church led those present in
the Invocation.
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4. Pledge o£ Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Diana Raines, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board, made the Board's
quarterly presentation to the Council discussing the Arbor Day Celebration,
the Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch, the Riverchase Park, guidelines for
certification of coaches, playground safety, needs of Coppell Softball, Baseball
and Soccer, the YMCA sports program and the Camp Do It All Summer
Program.
6. Presentations by service organizations requesting funding
during fiscal year 1999-2000.
A. Jane Graham, Denton County Children's Advocacy
Center.
B. Karen Hunt, Metrocrest Social Service Center.
C. Nancy Hardie, Senior Adult Services.
-- D. Paige Flink, The Family Place.
A. Jane Graham made a presentation on behalf of the Denton County
Children's Advocacy Center asking for a donation of $3,221.00 which
represents 1% of their budget.
B. Karen Hunt made a presentation on behalf of the Metrocrest Social
Service Center asking for a donation of $10,000.00.
C. Nancy Hardie and Pat Marek made a presentation on behalf of Senior
Adult Services asking for a grant of $14,550.00.
D. Tracey Newton and Heidi Milosevich made a presentation on behalf of
The Family Place asking for a donation of $10,000.00.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Jack Zimmer, representing the International Association of Assembly
Managers, invited Council to the groundbreaking of their world
headquarters on June 30th at 9:30 a.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 8, 1999.
B. Consider approval of amending minutes from the January
26, 1999 City Council Meeting to show the ordinances
approved under Item 15 were numbered 99859 and 99860
instead of 98859 and 98860.
Land Use and Development
C. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a portion
of a sanitary sewer easement along the side of Lot 12,
Block F Lakewood Estates (1064 Village Parkway); and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 -
Impact Fees by amending Section 17-1-12 to add
Subsection F to exempt Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Independent School District from impact fees; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Budget Items
E. Consider approval of extending the professional services
contract for audit services for an additional (3) three year
period (fiscal year 1999, 2000, and 2001} to Weaver &
Tidwell, LLP, and authorizing the City Manager to sign
the engagement letters.
F. Consider approval of a contract for the renewal of the
Dallas County Health Services Agreement, effective
October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000, in the amount of
$3,131.00, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Keenan moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 99879, D carrying Ordinance No. 99880, E and F.
Councilmember Peters 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.
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9. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 98848, and
-- the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 1998 through
September 30, 1999, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember
York moved to approve Ordinance No. 99881 approving an amendment to
Ordinance No. 98848, and the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 1998 through
September 30, 1999, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern
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.
10.
A. Consider approval of the resignation of Franki Surratt
from the Library Board.
B. Consider approval of appointing Raymond Sleater to
move up from Alternate to complete the unexpired term
of Franki Surratt and to allow the alternate position to
remain vacant until new appointments are made.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to accept the resignation of Franki Surratt from
the Library Board and to move Raymond Sleater up from Alternate to fill Ms.
Surratt's unexpired term. Councilmember 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.
11. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
A. Consider directing Staff to bring proposed logo designs for
future consideration.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation concerning the development
process and costs involved indicating the cost for immediate changes would
amount to approximately $6,900. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to authorize
the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Gary Klingemann Design for
a proposed logo redesign. 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.
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12. Consider adoption of Council Work Prol/ram and Targets for
Action for 1999-2000.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to thc Council indicating thc top
three priorities were Capital Improvement Policy and Direction; Old Coppcll;
and Comprehensive Plan and Review. These items will be brought forward in
the monthly updates which will begin in August. High priority items were the
Senior Center; Community Focal Point Definition and Direction; Charter
Review; Road System Expansion; Economic Development Policy and Action
Plan. Moderate Priority items were the Cemetery, Wagon Wheel Park
Development and Compensation Policy and Direction. The Five Goals for the
year 2005 will be brought to the next meeting. Councilmember Wheeler
indicated the items on the list do not indicate that Council agrees on a
direction, but that the items need to be discussed. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
stated she would like to see more done than just discussion. Councilmember
Stover inquired as to the likelihood of the other items that did not make the list
being considered at some future date. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to adopt
the Council Work Program and Targets for Action for 1999-2000.
Councilmember Wheeler 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.
13. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt reported that the Wrangler Drive project was
almost complete.
B. City Manager Jim Witt thanked the Council for their support of the
Community Garden.
C. City Manager Jim Witt advised that Denton Tap was nearing completion.
D. City Manager Jim Witt stated the progress at the recreation/aquatic
center is amazing.
14. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan apologized for not reading the Citizens' Appearance
ordinance earlier in the meeting.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised the YMCA ribbon cutting would be June 23rd at
11:00 a.m.
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C. Mayor Sheehan announced the groundbreaking for Cici's Distribution
Center would be on June 26m at 10:15 a.m.
D. Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone of the groundbreaking for IAAM on
June 30tn.
E. Mayor Sheehan reported there would be two concerts on June 25th --
International Music Exchange at 8:00 p.m. at the Coppell Middle School
North and also the Wind Symphony at 8:00 p.m. at the Coppell Center
for the Arts.
F. Mayor Sheehan advised there would be only five Councilmembers
available at the July 13th meeting and asked for anyone to advise as soon
as possible of any change of plans.
G. Mayor Sheehan announced the Coppell Chamber of Commerce New
Teacher Breakfast would be held on August 3rd at 7:15 a.m. at the
Coppell High School.
15. Council Liaison Reports.
A. Mayor Sheehan reported the North Texas Council of Government had
-- been holding meetings regarding the Dart Rail Project.
B. Mayor Sheehan stated the Dallas Regional Coalition had been discussing
the transportation plans for the 2012 Olympics.
C. Councilmember Garcia advised the final numbers were in and Coppell
Celebrates/Pigfest was a big success.
D. Councilmember Garcia announced the July 4th Parade would be held on
Saturday, July 3~d at 10:00 a.m.
E. Councilmember Peters stated the Economic Development Partnership
Committee would be meeting the first week in July.
F. Councilmember Peters stated she would be attending the meeting of
Senior Adult Services the second week in July.
G. Councilmember Peters reported that the Trinity River Common Vision
was a joint effort of the Corps of Engineers and COG and local
governments to ensure the consistency in assessing the reclamation of
floodplain efforts along the Trinity. The current efforts are focused on
..... the future of the Trinity River corridor. Councilmember Peters attended
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a strategic planning session in May that focused on the Trinity River
Common Vision and the Trinity Trail Advisory Committee.
H. Councilmember Keenan reported that the Carrollton/Farmers Branch
ISD has approved to go forward with Riverchase Elementary School.
I. Councilmcmbcr Kccnan attended a meeting of thc Metrocrest Hospital
Authority.
J. Councilmember Keenan advised he had a meeting next week with one of
the Assistant Superintendents from Lewisville.
K. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell stated the CRDC met June 21st and Wagon
Wheel was moving along with baseball fields planned for fall of 2000 and
soccer fields shortly after that. The CRDC is reviewing well water for
irrigation pros versus cons.
L. Councilmember Stover reported that Coppell School Board had met
June 21st and Board member Beverly Hudson resigned and will vacate
her position at the end of June.
M. Councilmember Stover also advised that Brenda Vannatta would be
leaving her employment in the CISD Superintendent's office.
N. Councilmember Wheeler. requested the light over his seat in Council
Chambers be replaced.
O. Councilmember York advised the Coppell Seniors had approved the
CDBG Grant for improvements at the center.
P. Councilmember York reported a pot luck luncheon would be held on
Wednesday, June 23rd at the Senior Center.
Mayor Sheehan adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public}
(Concerning items not on the agenda}
16. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
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1. Land Acquisition and Sale Related to Relocation of
City Service Center.
2. Land Acquisition Related to Town Center.
3. Land Acquisition Related to Property West of
Denton Tap.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:29 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
10:28 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
17. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball, Interim City Secretary
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