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Lakes of C 1stP-AG 900911 Item 4 Citizen Appearances There were no citizens who wished to speak at this time. Item 5 Discussion and consideration of appointments to the City's Board and Commissions. The following motions were made to appoint the various Board and Commission Members: Councilman Cowman moved that Mr. Edward Sircy be appointed for a one year term as the American Red Cross Representative. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cow, an, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Robertson moved that Mr. Thomas Sherrill be appointed to a two year term on the Animal Control Appeal Board. Councilman Morton seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that Mr. Carl Thompson and Mr. Don B. Featherson be appointed to two year terms as regular members of the Board of Adjustments, that Mr. Eonald Wensel be appointed to a one year term as a regular member of the Board of Adjustments, that Mr. Terry Long and Mr. Ronald Pankey be appointed to two terms as altermate members and Mr. Keith J. Roberson be appointed to a one year term as an Alternante member of the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Weaver moved that Mr. Charles Hymen be appointed as an Electrical Contractor, Mr. Bryce Penland be appointed as a General Contractor and Mr. Gregory Smith be appointed as a Mechanical Contractor, all for two year terms, to the Code Advisory and Appeal Board amd, additionally, that Mr. John Thomason and Mr. Bryce Penland be appointed as regular members and Mr. Charles Hymen and Mr. Gregory Smith be appointed as alternate members to the Building and Standard Board. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Morton moved that Mrs. Barbara Austin and Mr. William Rohloff be appointed to two year terms to the Economic and Development Board. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Mortoh, CoWman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Nelson moved that Mrs. Erin French, Mrs. Donna Merchant and Mrs. Melinda Surbaugh be appointed to two year terms to the Library Board. Councilman Robertson seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Cow,am, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman cowman moved that Mr. Michael M. Cooper, Mr. Jay Shirley and Mrs. Marca Hiller be appointed to two year terms to the Park Board. Councilman Morton seconded. The motion carried s-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, CoWman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Robertson moved that Mr. Joe Munsch, Mr. George Redford and Mr. Charles Cotten be appointed to two year terms to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Weaver seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, CoWman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 6 PUBLIC HEARING: To hear citizen input concerning the Fiscal Year 1990-91 Operating Budget. The Deputy City Menager/Pimance Director Frank Trando l~ade the presentation to the Council. Mr. Trando stated that the public hearing on the b~dget is being held this evening with final adoption co~ing et the next city Council meeting. Mayor Wolfe then Page 2 of 8 declared the Public Hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed budget. There were none. Mayor Wolfe than asked for those p~6~"Wh~ wished to speak against the proposed budget. Those persons speaking were Mrs. Barbara George representing the Lakes of Coppell Homeowners Association. Mrs. George indicated their disappointment at funds not being included in the budget for maintenance of medians in the Lakes of Coppell. The Public Hearing was then declared closed. NO action was required on this item. Item 7 PUBLIC HEA/RING: TO discuss consideration of setting the tax rate for Fiscal Year 1990-91 at $.0635 per $100.00. The Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Trando indicated to the Council that the tax rate is being proposed to be set at $.0635 per $100.00 valuation. Again, this item tonight is a Public Nearing open for citizen input with final adoption of the tax rate coming at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked for the persons who wished to speak for the proposed tax rate. There were none. Ne then asked if there were persons who wished to speak against the proposed tax rate. Again, there were none. The Public Hearing was declared closed. NO action was required on this item. Item 8 Discussion and consideration of adopting an ordinance granting the Texas Utilities Electric Company an electric light, heat and power franchise and repealing all previous ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, granting a franchise for such purpose. The City Manager Alan D. Ratliff made the introduction to the Council and stated that this request is for the renewal of an existing agreement. Staff does not recommend renewal because of the parity issue, the franchise percentage amount paid to all customer cities. Mr. Tom Parsons, representing TU Electric, was also present to discuss this item with the Council. F~r. Parsons indicated that the existing franchise was approved in 1956 and that State Law only requires a 2% gross receipt franchise; however, Texas Utilities began paying 3% in 1974 to all customer cities. The City of Dallas, who presently received a 4% franchise tax, was served by Dallas Power and Light during the previous years with a separate agreement being established designating the 4% amount. The current franchise agreement with Dallas expires in December, 1991. It is TU's intention to reduce that franchise amount to 3% once the franchise expires; however, should that fee not ~ used, the amount allocated to Dallas would also be paid to all other customer cities. Following lengthy discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that this item be postponed for 30 days to the October 9 city Council meeting. Councilman Nelson seconded. The vote was tied 3-3 with Councilmen Weaver, Morton and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem smothermon and Councilmen cowman and Robertson voting against the motion. The motion carried 4-3 with Mayor wolfe breaking the tie by voting in favor of the motion. Item 9 Discussion and consideration of naming the Anderson Road Pocket Park in accordance to Ordinance 89-455 Naming Park Lands and Facilities. Following discussion on this item, councilman Morton moved that the park located off of Anderson Road in the Hunterwood subdivision be named Hunterw~ Park. Councilman Robertson seconded. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon, Councilmen Weaver, Morton, cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Page 3 of 8 Association and is requesting assistance from the Council in the form of funding and manpower to improve existing facilities located on school property. This request includes ground improvements to current sites, hydromulching, installation of adequate watering facilities, pest control, movable risers, #2 Flex Base Stone for road repair and maintenance, and ongoing maintenance to include watering schedules, fertilizer programs, electricity payments, mowing needs and temporary toilet facilities. Total estimated amount for budget consideration is $60,000. 2. Mr. Bart Stafford, 752 Ashford - Mr. Stafford represented the Lakes of Coppell Homeowners Association. Mr. stafford spoke concerning the 26 cent per $100 evaluation that is levied by the Homeowners Association for the maintenance of medians. Mr. stafford indicated that it was the opinion of the Homeowners Association that the City should contribute towards the maintenance of these medians and requested funding in the upcoming budget for this item. 3. The final speaker was Mr. Mike Roberts, 753 Sparrow representing citizens of Ncrthlake Woodlands. Mr. Roberts presented a petition to the Council signed by 130 residents in that area recommending and requesting that Police officers amd Police equipment take priority in the upcoming budget presemtation. Materials presented during this item concerning the budget will be forwarded to the Deputy city Manager/Finance Director to be included in the budget presentation. Item 5 Appointment of two additional members to the Coppell Historic Co~ittee, Ms. Joy Onstatt and Ms. Wendy Webster. Director of Planning and community Services Gary Sieb made this presentation to the council. Mr. Sieb indicated that one of the applicants, Mrs. Joy Onstatt, does not live within the City and is therefore being requested to serve as an ad hoc member as opposed to an official voting member. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that Wendy Webster be appointed as a member to the Coppell Historic Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motiom; the motiom carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Robertson, and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. It was noted by the Mayor that Mrs. Joy Onstatt would be able to serve as an ad hoc member to this co~u~ittee if she so desired. Item 6 Recognition of civic groups responsible for the City Of Coppell identification sign along South Beltline Road, and discussion regarding a commemorative plaque recognizing the same. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that the City allocate $108 for the purchase of an identification sign and plague to be placed on the sign at the entrance to the City of Coppell On south Beltline Road. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton, Robertson, and Nelson votimg in favor of the motion. Item 7 A. Discussion and consideration of making the proposed logo available to interested citizens and parties. B. Discussion and consideration of authorizing the advertisement to receive bids for the proposed logo. Discussion was held by the Council concerning the use of the requested logo. It was indicated to the Council that the Page 2 of 9 Item 10 Approval of a Park Board recommendation accepting the donation from the Coppell Rotary Club of a picnic pavilion to be located et Andrew Brown Park in the amount of $13,300.00. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that the City accept $13,300.00 donation for the construction of a picnic pavilion at Andrew Brown Park. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Bill Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 11 Presentation and consideration of a request from Mr. Bart Stafford, representing the Lakes of Coppell Homeowner's Association, concerning the following two items: A. The availability of cable television in the Lakes of Coppell area B. A compromise with the City on maintenance of the medians on MacArthur north of Sandy Lake Road Mayor Wolfe recognized Mr. Bart Stafford of 752 Ashford Drive and MS. Barbara George of 593 Lake Forest Drive. Ms. George and Mr. Stafford presented a request to the Council concerning the availability of cable television in their area, a compromise of maintenance cf medians, electriclty to both sides of the bridge located in the Lakes of Coppell area and assistance for payment of water bills for the Association. Mayor Wolfe provided information to the Homeowners Association in the form of a letter from Paragon Cable Television that service would be available to this area during the first or second week of July. Following discussion on this item, Mayor Wolfe informed Mr. Stafford and Ms. George, as well as other residents present, that Council would take a close look at these requests during next years' budget presentation. City Attorney Larry Jackson cautioned the Council as to possible legal problems in providing some of the requested services. No action was required on this item at this time. Item 12 Consideration and denial of an Ordinance approving increased rate schedules to be charged by Texas Utilities Electric Company. This item was withdrawn from the agenda as it was considered the previous evening at a special called City Council meeting. Item 13 Consideration of approval of a variance from Section 10- 5-3 B 1 of the City's Sign Ordinance which concerns the maximum size for attached signs. The request is made by Mr. Peter Balis for the Custom Cleaners, Inc., located at 820 S. MacArthur $104 Chief Building Official Dale Jackson and applicant Peter Balis were present to discuss this item with the Council. Mr. Jackson informed the Council that the requested sign variance exceeds the requirements by 27 square feet. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Nelson moved that the variance be denied. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Bill Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 14 Consideration of a request from Don Beverlin, President of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 140 Heartz Road, to waive the landscape escrow requirement as required by Section 33.3 1 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Beverlin is requesting the City waive the escrow requirement for a period of 60 days. Chief Building Official Dale Jackson was present to present this item to the Council. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that the escrow fee be waived for a period of 60 days. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Page 3 of 8 000097 The Council was reminded that the March 27, 1990 City Council meeting will be the final Students in Government program for this school year. The twelfth Grade Honors class will be present to act as Student Council representatives. The Coppell Business Association (CBA) will be meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 1990 at noon to vote on dissolving the CBA and merging into a Coppell Cha~ber of Commerce. A consensus of Council was requested concerning the presentation of plagues for the Bond Steering Committee members. ~ere was a consensus of Council that up to $400.00 would be spent on these plagues with funds to come from the Mayor and Council budget. The four cities in the Metroplex area, Coppell, Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Addison, will be joining together to form a "Youth Drug Prevention Program". This group will conduct drug awareness programs and public relations campaigns to inform students and their parents of the problems associated with drugs and drug use. It was a consensus of the Council to appoint Councilman Cowman and Cheif Wes Kilcrease representing City Staff. F: The four cities mentioned in Item E will also band together to do a Twin City Program on sharing economic development and business enhancement. The City of Markhum, Ontario, Canada, which has an approximate population the size of the four cities, will be the twin city. This city is in the same approximate growth mode as we are experiencing in this area. Mayor Wolfe informed the Council that he, along with the City Manger and the Chairman of the Economic Development Board, will be a part of the tour to be conducted on April 20, 1990 for visiting dignitaries from Markhum. G: Council was reminded that the discussion concerning Bethel Cemetery will be placed on the March 27, 1990 agenda for consideration. H: Leona Allen, reporter for the Coppell Gazette, will be leaving this newspaper to work with the Dallas Times Herald, effective March 26, 1990. Ms. Allen indicated she has been assigned to the suburban areas and will still be in contact with the City to provide news reports on Coppell. Hayor Wolfe expressed his thanks to MS. Alien for her professional handling of reporting. I: Councilman Morton informed Citizen and Council present o£ two serious accidents that had occurred this weekend involving Coppell youth, and asked that these youth and their families be kept in the minds and the thoughts of the citizens of Coppell. Councilman Cowman informed Council that he, along with Councilman Robertson and Nelson, had recently attended a Lakes of Coppell Homeowners Association meeting. At this meeting it was brought to their &ttention that a 26 cent per 100 dollar evaluation was being assessed to homeowners in the Lakes of Coppell as homeowner fees. Councilman Co,an indicated that if the use of these fees for Page 2 of 9 000043 maintenance of landscaped areas, etc. was the purpose of the fees, he requested Staff input on why, a~d if, the City should be providing these services. Councilman Co~man requested the city Manager to forward commendations to the Police Department on having s Police car at the Beltline and MacArthur intersection to control parking of the DA~T bus. Councilman Robertson requested that an item to consider joint purchasing with the school district be placed On the agenda for the upcoming joint City Council/School Board meeting. Councilman Nelson reguested Staff to look into City vehicles traveling from the Service Center to the center of town through the residential area including Phillips Drive and requested that these vehicles use Samuel and Parkway Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson requested lnfor~stion as to the last filing date for the MUD election. Mayor Wolfe stated that this item would be covered under the Council Liaison reports. Item 5: citizens Appearances Mayor Wolfe recognized the following citizens: Mrs. Vivian Checkley of 812 Howell, stated that she would like to see the speed limits on Beltline and Denton Tap Roads enforced as well as signs possibly being installed advising citizens of the miles per hour to travel in order to catch all of the traffic lights on green signal. Additionally Mrs. Checkley would like for the right hand turn lanes to be monitored for compliance and stated that traffic proceeding through these intersections at the Southwestern Boulevard/Denton Tap/Beltline Road intersections are not adhering to posted requirements. Mr. John Whitlock of 401 W. Bethel Road, spoke to the Council concerning citations he had received for animals at large. Mr. Whitlock expressed his feelings that the fines were excessive, duplicates, and not for animals that he owned. Item 6: City Council Liaison Reports ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Councilman Cowman again informed the Council that the Coppell Business Association will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 1990 at noon to discuss the possibility of dissolving the Coppell Business Association and forming a Coppell Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Co~n stressed the impoz~cance of this meeting and the support of the business community in attending. COPPELL HISTORIC DISTRICT - There was no report at this time. E: F: DALLAS CENTBAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT - There was no report at this time. FINANCE COMMITTEE - There was no report at this time. LIBRARY BOARD - Mayor Pro Tem Wilkereon informed the Council that the Library Board has decided not to continue consideration of the book and video drop until the new library building is built. Page 3 of 9 000044