CM 1999-12-14 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, December 14, 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 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 City Logo.
B. Discussion regarding Fence Variances.
C. Discussion of Fee Schedule for Aquatic/Recreation
Center.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Pastor Wayne McDonald, Metrocrest Community Church, 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. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Pat Murphy, 112 Heather Glen, addressed Council indicating his support
of the lease with AT&T under Item 16.
6. Presentation to the winners of the Holiday Home Lighting
Contest by the Mayor.
Mayor Sheehan presented the prizes to the winners of the Holiday Home
Lighting Contest:
Individual 1st Place: Brian Singer, 2 14 Southern Belle
2nd Place: Bill, Bev& Lee Ann Watts, 468 Halifax
3rd Place: Sam Dides, 884 Mariner's Court
Neighborhood - Oriole Lane
7. Greater DaBas Human Relations Community Diversity Award
to City of Coppell.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council advising that the City of
Coppell had been awarded a Diversity Award by the Greater Dallas Community
Relations Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: November 8, 1999
November 9, 1999.
B. Consider approval of an Economic Development Incentive
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Coppell 121
Partners; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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C. Consider approval of an ordinance mendinK Section 8-1-
3 of the Code of Ordinances establishing 55 miles per --
hour as the maximum prima facie speed limit on S.H. 121
By-pass, within the corporate limits of the city of Coppell;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of authorizing an additional
Construction Inspector position in the Engineering
Department.
Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppeil,
Texas, amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances to
add Article 5-3 establishing the position of City Marshal,
providing for duties and responsibilites and amending
Section 5-1-4; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval to close Coppell Road from S.H. 121 to
The Mansions Apartments main entrance for
approximately 8 weeks for concrete paving.
G. Consider approval to close Bethel Road between Freeport
Parkway and Royal Lane for approximately 8 weeks for '
the reconstruction of the trench line on the south side of
Bethel Road.
Land Use and Development
H. Consider approval of a request for an extension of time as
it applies to the Preliminary Plat of the Coppeil Aquatic
and Recreation Center, Lot 1, Block A, granting a six-
month extension to allow for the submission of the Final
Plat.
Resolutions
I. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Coppell 12 1 Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited
Partnership (Phase I), and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax __
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
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Coppell 12 1 Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited
Partnership (Phase II), and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
K. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Coppell Business Center II, Ltd. and Matsushita Avionics
Systems Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
L. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Crow Family Holdings Industrial Texas Limited
Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
M. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Oriental Lacquer Furniture, Inc. d/b/a The Lam Lee
Group and C.L. Lee Family Limited Partnership, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
__ N. Consider approval of a Resolution adopting an annexation
plan for the City, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Stover indicated that Item C only applies to roadway west of
Denton Tap and that the roadway between MacArthur and Denton Tap is
regulated by the City of Lewisville. Councilmember Stover asked that the City
express to the City of Lewisville not to raise the speed on their part of the
roadway. City Manager Jim Witt stated he and council could express concerns
to their contacts in the City of Lewisville. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked if the
roadway in Item G was being closed or being made one-way. Ken Griffin,
Director of Engineering and Public Works, stated the roadway would be closed
entirely. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C carrying Ordinance No. 99901, D, E carrying Ordinance No. 99902, F, G, H, I
carrying Resolution 121499.1, J carrying Resolution No. 19,1499.:2, K carrying
Resolution No. 121499.3, L carrying Resolution No. 121499.4, M carrying
Resolution No. 12 1499.5 and N carrying Resolution No. 12 1499.6.
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. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Replat and
Site Plan of Lot 2R, Block 2, to allow the development of an
80,000 square foot office/warehouse facility on approximately
6 acres of property located at the northwest comer of Gateway
Boulevard and Exchange Circle.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no
one had signed up to speak. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked if the trees were
going to be removed or relocated. Mr. Sieb stated there would be some
removed and some relocated. Councilmember York moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the Gateway Business Park, Replat and Site Plan of Lot
2R, Block 2, to allow the development of an 80,000 square foot
office/warehouse facility on approximately 6 acres of property located at the
northwest comer of Gateway Boulevard and Exchange Circle, subject to the
following conditions:
1) Approval of a color board showing all exterior building
materials;
2) An executed Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to __
removing trees from the site; and
3) Easements for TXU facilities will be required on plat.
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.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Lam Lee Addition No. 1, Replat, to
allow the recordation of utility easements and correction of
the radii and width of the fire lanes on approximately 13.1
acres of property located along the east side of Royal Lanes
approximately 600' north of Creek View Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Hanning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
had signed up to speak. Councilmember York moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the Lam Lee Addition No. 1, Replat, to allow the
recordation of utility easements and correction of the radii and width of the fire --
lanes on approximately 13.1 acres of property located along the east side of
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.... Royal Lane, approximately 600' north of Creek View Drive, subject to the
following conditions:
1) Correct the width of the southern fire lane on the Site Plan to
match the width of the fire lane on the Replat; and
2) Developer must notify the Parks Department prior to
performing any excavation in the median or right-of-way.
The developer must repair any disturbed irrigation systems
to the satisfaction of the Parks Department.
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.
11. Consider approval of the One Twenty One Busineu Park, Lots
18s2, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the reduction of
parking spaces, total square footages of non-vehicular open
space and interior landscaping, as well as the relocation of
trees and placement of a 8' concrete sidewalk around the
.... buildings on 21.6 acres of property located at the southwest
comer of Coppeal Road and Canyon Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Councilmember York moved to approve the One Twenty One
Business Park, Lots l&2, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the reduction
of parking spaces, total square footages of non-vehicular open space and
interior landscaping, as well as the relocation of trees and placement of a 8'
concrete sidewalk around the buildings on 2 1.6 acres of property located at the
southwest comer of Coppell Road and Canyon Drive. 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.
12. Consider approval of the Stratford Manor, Amending Plat, to
allow modifications to the sight visibility easements and the
recordation of a common area, utility, wall maintenance and
landscape easement on 15.13 acres of property located along
the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 1,000' east of
__ MacArthur Boulevard.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation '
to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve the Stratford Manor,
Amending Plat, to allow modifications to the sight visibility easements and the
recordation of a common area, utility, wall maintenance and landscape
easement on 15.13 acres of property located along the north side of DeForest
Road, approximately 1,000' east of MacArthur Boulevard. 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.
13. Consider approval of the Coppeil Town Center Addition, Site
Plan Amendment, to allow the development of 47 new parking
spaces to the south of the Police and Courts facility on
approximately 30,200 square feet of property located at
northeast comer of Town Center Drive and Town Center
Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked when the ordinance would be
coming forward. City Manager Jim Witt indicated the ordinance would be
brought forward before the Certificate of Completion and final inspection.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Coppell Town Center Addition,
Site Plan Amendment, to allow the development of 47 new parking spaces to
the south of the Police and Courts facility on approximately 30,200 square feet
of property located at northeast comer of Town Center Drive and Town Center
Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:
1) A 24-foot wide fire lane is required unless "no parking" signs
are posted along Town Center Boulevard;
2) Should City Council deny the ordinance prohibiting parking
on both sides of Town Center Boulevard starting from the
Wendy's site north to the Justice Center, the applicant will
be required to replat this property to include the 24-foot fire
lane required by the Fire Department;
3) The following irrigation equipment should be utilized in lieu
of that indicated on the plans:
· Toro Scorpio Radio Operated Controller in lieu of the
Irritrol;
4) All trees should be irrigated by a bubbler system operated
independently from the turf zones.
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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.
14. Consider approval of the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 4,
Block 1, Final Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a
11,570 square foot retail facility on approximately 1.5 acres of
property located at the northwest coruer of MacArthur
Boulevard and the D.A.R.T. right-of-way.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council regarding Item 14 and 15 indicating that the Planning and
Zoning Commission had denied these items. Councilmember York moved to
deny the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 4, Block 1, Final Plat and Site Plan, to
allow the development of a 11,570 square foot retail facility on approximately
1.5 acres of property located at the northwest comer of MacArthur Boulevard
and the D.A.R.T. right-of-way and the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 5, Block
1, Final Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 9,942 square foot
retail facility on approximately 1.1 acres of property located along the west side
of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 580' north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way.
--- Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 5,
Block 1, Final Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a
9,942 square foot retail facility on approximately 1.1 acres of
property located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 580' north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way.
This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
16. Consider approval of a lease with AT&T Wireless Services to
grant a license for wireless services and construction of same
with a concession stand/restroom facfiity at Andrew Brown
Central Park and to provide for a variance for a permit on
approval of the City Engineer to Floodplain Management
Ordinance No. 94-639, Article 4, Section B, Item 11|a| which
states that the Floodplain Administrator must "assure that
conditional approvals are received from Federal Emergency
Management Agency before a Floodplain Development Permit
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is issued" for the proposed development; and authorizin
Mayor to
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council indicating changes that should be made to the Rent and
Construction Addendum and the Lease Agreement. Councilmember Keenan
asked about the interest rate and the competitiveness of the rent on the
property. Councilmember Stover asked which sports associations would be
utilizing Andy Brown Central and if City operated concessions had ever been
considered. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked about the sublease provision in the
lease. City Attorney Robert Hager indicated the sublease provision give the
tenant the right to sublease their antenna. Councilmember York moved to
approve a lease with AT&T Wireless Services to grant a license for wireless
services and construction of same with a concession stand/restroom facility at
Andrew Brown Central Park and to provide for a variance for a permit on
approval of the City Engineer to Floodplain Management Ordinance No. 94639,
Article 4, Section B, Item 1 l(a) which states that the Floodplain Administrator
must 'assure that conditional approvals are received from Federal Emergency
Management Agency before a Floodplain Development Permit is issued" for the
proposed development; and authorizing the Mayor to sign, subject to the
following changes:
1) Rent and Construction Addendum -
· Page 2 under the "Rent" section, first paragraph, the
Tenant's Construction Obligation Costs are estimated
to be $270,377 instead of $125,000; the rate of
interest should be 5.5% instead of 7%; the rent
abatement should be $1,904.54 instead of $1,904.22;
and the abatement period should be 151 months
instead of 83 months; and
· Page 2 under the "Rent" section, second paragraph,
the monthly rental should be $1,904.54 instead of
$1,900.00;
2) Lease Agreement -
·Section 1 - The Premises should be 1,500 square feet
instead of 1,000 square feet;
·Section 4 - Term should be 12.6 years instead of 7
years;
· Section 9, Paragraph b - The first and second sentence
should read: "Landlord will not grant, after the date of
this Lease, a lease, license or any other right to any
third party for use of the premises, if such use may in
any way adversely affect or interfere transmission of
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Tenant's Cornmuru'cation Facility. Landlord will notify
Tenant prior to granting any third party... ".
Councilmember Keenan 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.
17. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #Q-1199-02 along
with Change Order #1 to Architectural Utilities in the total
mount of $356,684.00 for the installation of Pump No. 4, the
isolation valves and replacement of the existing flow meter at
the Village Parkway Pump Station and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember
Peters moved to approve Bid/Contract #Q-1199-02 along with Change Order
#1 to Architectural Utilities in the total mount of $356,684.00 for the
installation of Pump No. 4, the isolation valves and replacement of the existing
flow meter at the Village Parkway Pump Station 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.
18. Declare an emergency and consider approval of awarding a
contract to Pavecon, Inc. for the removal, recompaction and
repaving of south side of Bethel Road generally from Freeport
Parkway to Royal Lane in an amount not to exceed $221,461
as authorized in the 1999-2000 Budget; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell asked how citizens would be notified of the closing. Mr. Witt indicated
Channel 19, the City newsletter, and signs would be utilized to notify citizens.
Councilmember Stover asked about the bid process. Councilmember York
clarified this was a temporary fhx and would last three to four years. Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell moved to declare an emergency and award a contract to Pavecon,
Inc. for the removal, recompaction and repaving of south side of Bethel Road
generally from Freeport Parkway to Royal Lane in an mount not to exceed
$221,461 as authorized in the 1999-2000 Budget; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. 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.
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19. Consider approval of a contract for services from JDE '
Consulting, Inc. to implement the computer systems
improvements as approved in the 1999-00 budget in the
mount of $99,358.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember
Garcia asked when the implementation would begin. Mr. Witt stated work
would begin in February. Councilmember York moved to approve a contract
for services from JDE Consulting, Inc. to implement the computer systems
improvements as approved in the 1999-00 budget in the amount of $99,358.00
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.
20. Consider approval of a Resolution mendinK Resolution No.
010996.3 as heretofore amended with regard to
Aquatic/Recreation fees, and other miscellaneous fees, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember
Garcia asked when the family membership would be available for sale and the
type of marketing program that would be used. Mr. Witt stated the City was
looking to kick the program off in January and the marketing program would
be similar to the program used by the YMCA when they opened their facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked about the restrictions on non-resident fees. Mr.
Witt stated there were restrictions within the grant conditions on non-resident
fees. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to consider separately the
Aquatic/Recreation day fees. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion;
the motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers
Peters, Keenan and York voting against the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to establish the fees for Section 7 at $3.00 for
adults and youth 11 to 17 and $2.00 for children 3 to 10 and free for children
under 3 and to double those fees for non-residents. Councilmember Stover
seconded the motion. Council discussed lower rates for children; the tax rate
impact of lowering some of the fees; family passes versus daily attendance; the
YMCA fees and revenue concerns. Councilmember Stover asked for
clarification for the recreation amenities for which there would be no charge.
City Manager Jim Witt stated the gym would be free during non-scheduled
periods, the TV viewing and game room would be free, the admission for --
spectators would be free, annual free admission day to kick off summer swim,
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-- annual free admission day to end the summer swim and some community
outreach programs and health clinics.
Councilmember Wheeler moved to call the question. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of
the motion and Councilmember York abstaining whose abstention counted as a
vote in favor of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.11B.
Vote was taken on the motion. The motion failed 2-5 with Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell and Councilmember Garcia voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting against the
motion.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 121499.7, as written,
amending Resolution No. 010996.3 as heretofore amended with regard to
Aquatic/Recreation fees, and other miscellaneous fees, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion
carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia
and Stover voting against the motion.
21. Consider an award of bid and approval of a contract to Hisaw &
Associates for the construction of Phase One development of
the Wagon Wheel Park Athletic Complex in the amount of
$3,312,000.00, and authorizing the President of the Coppell
Recreation Development Corporation to sign.
Brad Reid, Park Planning and Landscape Manager, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember York asked about the approximate completion date.
Mr. Reid stated the anticipated completion would be October for the entire
project. Councilmember York moved to award a bid and approve a contract to
Hisaw & Associates for the construction of Phase One development of the
Wagon Wheel Park Athletic Complex in the mount of $3,312,000.00, and
authorizing the President of the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell 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.
22. Consider approval of the Professional Services contract for
Schrlckel Rollins and Associates for design and construction
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document of Phase II of Wagon Wheel Park in an amount not to
exceed $266,000.00, as approved in the 1999 Bond Election,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Brad Reid, Park Planning and Landscape Manager, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked about the plans for baseball fields.
City Manager Jim Witt stated if all fields at CMS West were lost the City would
be tight in having the needed number of fields. Councilmember York clarified
that the City would have enough fields for the younger players, but the fields
for the older groups need to be larger fields. Councilmember York moved to
approve the Professional Services contract for Schrickel Rollins and Associates
for design and construction document of Phase II of Wagon Wheel Park in an
amount not to exceed $266,000.00, as approved in the 1999 Bond Election,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
A. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Charles
Armstrong from the Board of Adjustments. __
B. Consider approval of appointing a member to fill the
position on the Board of Adjustments vacated by Charles
Armstrong.
Councilmember York moved to approve accepting the resignation of Charles
Armstrong from the Board of Adjustment and to appoint Rob Chomiak to fill
the unexpired term of Charles Armstrong. 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. Councilmember Stover indicated his desire to fill the
alternate position left vacant by Mr. Chomiak.
24. Consider appointment of representative to the Regional
Transportation Council.
Mayor Sheehan advised this was a shared seat between the City of Coppell and
the City of Irving. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the appointment
of Linda Harper Brown to the Regional Transportation Council.
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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25. Necessary action resulting from Work Seulon.
There was no action necessary under this item.
26. City Manager's Report. A. Air Quality Update.
B. Council Work Programs for 1999-2000.
C. Closures of Bethel Road and Coppell Road.
D. TXU Facilities Tour.
A. City Manager Jim Witt reported he and Mayor Sheehan had been
attending the Air Quality meeting held by COG and the plan is in the
TNRCC's hands. Major points are restrictions on construction start
times and a vehicle testing program.
B. City Manager Jim Witt advised the Council Work Programs would be
reviewed at one of the work sessions in January.
C. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the closure of Bethel Road and Coppell
Road for roadway repairs.
D. City Manager Jim Witt stated the TXU representative would be in the city
in January to answer any questions regarding concerns about power
interruptions. TXU has offered a tour of their facilities for January 18th
or 19th. Council indicated their desire to tour the facilities on
January 18th.
E. City Manager Jim Witt advised the lights were supposedly repaired on
Parkway.
27. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Vistas of Copp ell Hike and Bike Trail.
B. Christmas Parade.
C. Cotton Belt Corridor.
D. Northwest Corridor MIS.
Chamber Partnership.
F. Leadership Coppell.
G. Citizens' Police Academy.
H. Tree Preservation Report by Councilmember Wheeler.
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A. Mayor Sheehan reported the CRDC had sent out a newsletter in --
November and there was some miscommunication about the hike and
bike trail in the Vistas of Coppell and the bridge over Denton Creek.
B. Mayor Sheehan congratulated the Leisure Services staff for a great
Christmas Parade and Open House.
C. Mayor Sheehan advised a meeting would be held on January 5, 2000 in
Council Chambers concerning the Cotton Belt Corridor.
D. Mayor Sheehan stated she had been attending meetings regarding the
Northwest Corridor to go from downtown Dallas to Carrollton with Phase
II going to Los Colinas.
E. Mayor Sheehan reported she and City Manager Jim Witt had met with
the President and Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce
regarding the partnership between the City and the Chamber and the
Chamber wants to continue the partnership.
F. Mayor Sheehan announced that Leadership Coppell would begin in
January.
G. Mayor Sheehan advised that she and Councilmember Stover had
graduated from the Citizens' Police Academy and it was a great program.
H. Councilmember Wheeler discussed tree preservation regarding the large
post oak at the Tom Thumb Center. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell advised she
had been contacted by several citizens concerning the trees along Coppell
Road.
Councilmember Peters and City Manager Jim Witt left prior to convening
Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
(Concerning items not on the agenda)
28. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551,071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Reitman vs. City of Coppell.
2. CalleJo vs. City of Coppell -- Eminent Domain. --
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Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:47 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
9:53 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
29. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnel1 moved to designate City Attorney Robert Hager and
Assistant City Engineer Mike Martin to represent the City in mediation in the
Callejo vs. City of Coppell. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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