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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 26, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, October 26, 1999, at 6:30 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, Interim City Secretary Libby Ball and
City Attorney Robert HaKer.
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. Logo Update.
B. Board/Commission Attendance.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Councilmember Keenan led those present in the Invocation.
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4. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Telecommunications
Board.
Andy Bardach, Chairman of the Telecommunications Board, made the Board's
quarterly presentation to the Council. Mayor Sheehan advised that Council
was considering a date to have a joint meeting with Council and the
Telecommunications Board.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Billy Faught, 117 Dobecka, spoke about the City and School Joint Use
Agreement at Wagon Wheel Park.
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 12, 1999.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance adopting the
September 1999 supplement to the 1996 edition of the
Code of Ordinances, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B
carrying Ordinance No. 99899. 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.
8. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED):
Consider approval of Case No. PD-149R, Vistas of Coppell,
Phase 1A, zoning change for property zoned PD149-SF-7
(Planned Development 149, Single Farofly-7) by mending the
planned development conditions as they apply to Lot 33, Block
N, to permit a reduction in the side fence setback line from 15
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feet to the street right-of-way for property located at 518
-- Waterview Drive.
The Public Hearing remains open from the October 12, 1999 City Council
meeting. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council indicating the staff did not support this proposal
and the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied the proposal, requiring a
three-quarter vote of Council for approval. Lingling Connie Zhang, Applicant,
addressed the Council. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to
speak on this proposal. Juan Carlos Trianuo, 3000 Lake Drive, spoke in favor
of this proposal. City Manager Jim Witt addressed some of the Applicant's
questions. Mayor Sheehan indicated to the Applicant that this item was only
about their property and no other properties. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell voiced
her feelings about the builder's comments to the homeowner and the issue of
large yards. City Attorney Bob Hager reminded Council this is a zoning case
and not a variance for the fence. Mayor Sheehan closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Stover requested an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
8:35 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Councilmember Keenan inquired about lot availability for a yard, setbacks and
safety. Councilmember Peters asked Ken Griffin to speak as to the safety
issues. Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council concerning turning speeds and stopping times.
Councilmember Stover indicated he did not support this item. Councilmember
Wheeler asked the Applicant about notification from the builder regarding
fence requirements and about the failure to have the fence permitted.
Councilmember Wheeler indicated he would be in favor of this item.
Councilmember Keenan commented about permits and inquired about safety.
Councilmember Stover moved to deny Case No. PD-149R, Vistas of Coppell,
Phase 1A, zoning change for property zoned PD 149-SF-7 {Planned Development
149, Single Family-7) by mending the planned development conditions as they
--- apply to Lot 33, Block N, to permit a reduction in the side fence setback line
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from 15 feet to the street right-of-way for property located at 518 Waterview
Drive. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover and York
voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Keenan and Wheeler voting
against the motion.
9. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Coppen, Texas, creating the Coppell Economic
Development Committee; establishlug membership; providing
duties and responsibilities; providing for the repeal of any and
all resolutions in conflict; providing for severabililty clause;
and providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign .
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 102699.1 creating the
Coppell Economic Development Committee; establishing membership;
providing duties and responsibilities; providing for the repeal of any and all
resolutions in conflict; providing for severabililty clause; and providing an
effective date, 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. ---
10. Consider approval of a Resolution mending Resolution No.
010996.3 as heretofore amended with regard to Request for
Public Information fees; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Attorney Robert Hager made a presentation to the Council regarding the
fee changes and indicated Item 7C should be $2.20 per hour and Item 13
regarding fax charges should be eliminated. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell advised
she did not like receiving changes on the night of the meeting without having
time to look over the changes before voting on the issue. Councilmember
Stover asked if the fees were in line with other cities' charges. Mr. Hager stated
the fees were set by the state. Councilmember York moved to approve
Resolution 102699.2 mending Resolution No. 010996.3 with regard to
Request for Public Information fees; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell voting against the motion.
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11, Consider approval of a resolution for acceptance of the US
-- Forestry "Urban and Community Program" Grant, authorizing
the City Manager or the Director of parks and Leisure Services
to execute said agreements in conjunction therewith, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign,
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 102699.3 accepting the US Forestry
'Urban and Community Program' Grant, authorizing the City Manager or the
Director of Parks and Leisure Services to execute said agreements in
conjunction therewith, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and to approve
Resolution No. 102699.4 creating a position of 'Urban Forester' in the Parks
and Leisure Services Department, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
12-. Consider approval of a resolution creating a position of "Urban
Forester" in the Parks and Leisure Services Department, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
--- This item was considered under Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
13. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
14. City Manager's Report.
There was no report under this item.
15. Mayor's Report.
Mayor Sheehan discussed her ridealong with a police office in
conjunction with the Citizen's Police Academy and advised graduation
would be November 11.
B. Mayor Sheehan updated everyone on the power plant and announced the
steam problem would be repaired soon.
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C. Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone that Dickey's Barbecue
groundbreaking would be Tuesday, November 2. -_
D. Mayor Sheehan announced the second Youth Leadership would be held
on November 8 at the YMCA.
E. Mayor Sheehan stated Project Graduation Holiday House would be held
on November 14.
F. Mayor Sheehan advised the Substance Abuse Forum would be Thursday,
October 28 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the High School.
G. Mayor Sheehan reported that early voting was still being held this week
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Town Center Atrium with Election Day
being November 2 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
H. City Manager Jim Witt announced that for the 4th straight time the
Coppell High School marching band has qualified for the state finals.
I. Councilmember York reported that the bond video had been presented to
the seniors and they seemed very supportive of the bonds and
congratulations were extended to Clay Phillips for his presentation to the
Rotary Club.
J. Councilmember York stated the Citizens' Police Academy. shootout would
be held on Saturday morning.
16. Council Liaison Reports.
A. Mayor Sheehan made a report regarding COG Air Quality.
B. Councilmember Garcia stated progress was being made with Pigfest and
also he is attending an Olympic meeting on Wednesday, October 27.
C. Councilmember Peters advised that Senior Adult Services had held their
goff outing and she thanked everyone for their support and participation.
D. Councilmember York reported the seniors would be anxious for the bond
issue to pass so they could get their new facility.
E. Councilmember York discussed the CISD joint use agreement and urged
for it to be completed soon.
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17. Update on Council Priority Goals.
City Manager Jim Witt advised that Council would meet on November 8 to
discuss the Old Town area; review the Grapevine Springs area; discuss the
comprehensive plan and review the charter. Mr. Witt reported that Council
would also meet with the Telecommunications Board at 7:00 on November 16.
Mayor Sheehan stated the canvass of the election would be held on November 8
with a work session following.
Councilmember Keenan apologized if he had offended anyone by using the
phrase "stacked deck" and discussed the setback issue.
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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