CM 2000-09-26 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Tens. The following members
were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Larry Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Stover was absent from the meeting. 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 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 v. City of Coppell
2. Denton Tap Limited Partners Threatened Litigation.
3. Vistas of Coppell Setbacks.
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
6:30 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) '
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding "Old Town."
B. Discussion regarding Site Plan Review.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
ATRIUM FROM 6:30 PM TO 7:30 PM.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Dr. Larry Parsley of Valley Ranch Baptist Church led those present in the
invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance. _
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
October 8 through 14, 2000 as Fire Prevention Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to
Bob Kruse, Fire Chief. Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a
Proclamation naming the week of October 8 through 14, 2000 as Fire
Prevention Week and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell, and York voting in favor of the
motion.
7. Swearing in of new members to the City's Boards, Commissions
and Committees.
Mayor Sheehan swore in the new members of the Boards and Commission who --
were present.
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8. Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Steve Moblcy, outgoing Chairman of the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee,
made the Committee's report reviewing the committee's recent and upcoming
activities.
9. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one siGned up to speak under this item.
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 12, 2000.
B. Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement for Year 2001
Solid Waste Passthrough Grant (Number 01-04-G03)
between North Central Texas Council of Governments and
the City of Coppell; and authorize City Manager to sign.
C. Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q-0800-02 for the
purchase of water meters in the following manner: Master
Meter - meter series #0100; Hersey Meters - meter series
#0300 8s #0400; Metro Valve and Pipe - meter series #0500
in an mount not to exceed $172,873.31; as budgeted.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance mending Article 8-3
Parking, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for the
City of Coppell to prohibit parking, stopping or standing on
school days between 7:00 a.rn. and 9:00 a.m. and between
2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the south side of Oakwood
Lane from Redwood Drive to Driftwood Drive; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an ordinance mending the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 4 to lengthen the
existing school zone on MacArthur Blvd. for Lnl~_estde
Elementary School and establish the maximum prima facie
speed limit for the mended school zone on MacArthur
-- Blvd.; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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F. Consider approval of a contract for the installation of
lighting at three middle school tennis facilities to Groves
Electric in the amount of $69,190.00, and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D carrying Ordinance No. 2000-924, E carrying Ordinance No.
2000-925 and F. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City or Coppelt,
Tens, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 99896 and
the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 1999 through September
30, 2000, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2000-926
approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 99896 and the budget for
Fiscal Year October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the
motion.
12. Consider approval of awarding Bid No. Q-0800-03 in the
amount of $171,540.00 as budgeted for the Council Chamber
Renovation to Keck 8s Co., and authorizing the City Manager to
sign o
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve awarding Bid No. Q-0800-03 in
the amount of $171,540.00 as budgeted for the Council Chamber
Renovation to Keck & Co., and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Oarcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell
and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of City's benefits package renewals including
Long-Term disability coverage; Life Insurance; and self-funded
medical and dental plans as provided for in the fiscal year
2001 budget and authorizing the City Manager to sign and
implement contracts.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the prescription plan that would be
offered to the City employees with the suggested insurance plan.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the City's benefits package
renewals including Long-Term disability coverage; Life Insurance; and
self-funded medical and dental plans as provided for in the fiscal year
2001 budget and authorizing the City Manager to sign and implement
contracts. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of an ordinance affecting participation of
City employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System
granting the additional rights authorized by Section 854.202(~
of the Title 8, Texas Government Code, as mended, and
prescribing the effective date for the ordinance, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 2000-927
affecting participation of City employees in the Texas Municipal
Retirement System granting the additional fights authorized by Section
854.202(g) of the Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended, and
prescribing the effective date for the ordinance, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, providing authorization to the City Manager to approve,
amend, establish, and adopt policies pertaining to City
personnel as provided in the City Charter; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding why this had not been done when
previous amendments had been done and whether the Council is
currently involved in personnel policy matters.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2000-928
providing authorization to the City Manager to approve, mend,
establish, and adopt policies pertaining to City personnel as provided in
the City Charter; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell and York voting in
favor of the motion.
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16. City Manager's Report.
A. Update on Wagon Wheel and MacArthur Parks.
A. Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council on the progress at Wagon
Wheel and MacArthur Parks.
17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Regional Mobility
2020 Plan - Cottonbelt Railroad.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Chamber of
Commerce Meeting.
C. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Constitution Week.
D. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Substance
Abuse Commission.
E. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Denton County
Substance Abuse Commission.
A. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Regional Mobility 2020 Plan
Cottonbelt Railroad and the announcement that they are
implementing a DART Committee which will include non-member
cities and they are also looking a implementing a Committee to
review using the Cottonbelt Railroad as a DART line. The Mayor
announced that she has written letters asking that the City of
Coppell be involved in both committees.
B. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting
last week and thanked Councilmember Garcia for providing the
speaker for the meeting who spoke on the subject of holding the
Summer Olympics 20 12 in the Metroplex.
C. Mayor Sheehan reported on the huge success of the Constitution
Week Event held at Grapevine Springs Park and thanked the Parks
and Leisure Services Department for all the work they put into
setting up the event.
D. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Coppell Substance Abuse
Commission and the Shattered Dreams. The Mayor also
announced that Jimmy Span, Coppell High School Principal; Mary
Ann Kellum; and Tracey Newton, Lead Counselor for Family Place
at the Metrocrest Center, were new members to the Commission
__ and thanked them for their participation.
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E. Mayor Sheehan reported that the Denton County Substance Abuse
Commission had prepared an 800 page Resource Book and they
will be providing a copy of that book to Lori Walker, Victim
Assistance Counselor, in the Coppell Police Department.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
18. Re-convene Work Session as published, if necessary.
Council rcconvened back into Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Candy Sheel~lan,~a~or ~
Libby Ball, 6~ty 5iecretary
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