CM 2002-09-24MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members
were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Doug Stover, Mayor Pro Tem (late arrival)
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Dave Herring, 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, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
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Convene Work Session
A. Discussion rel/iardinl/[ process of City Manager Evaluation.
B. Creekview Homeowner concerns regarding Erosion.
C. Revisit Council Photos.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
ATRIUM FROM 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover arrived during the Reception.
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REGULAR SESSION
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(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Pastor Rod Collver, First Assembly of God Church, led those present in
the Invocation.
Pledtle of Alletliance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Swearintl in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Sheehan swore in the newly appointed members of the Boards
and Commissions.
Presentation of certificates of appreciation to Boy Scouts
completintl Eatile Scout projects with the city of Coppell Parks
and Leisure Services Department.
Amanda Vanhoosier, Community Projects Coordinator, and Guy McLain,
Parks Operation Manager, conducted a powerpoint presentation of the
various Eagle Scout projects while Mayor Sheehan presented Certificates
of Appreciation to Jeff Garza, David Harvey, Ryan Harvey, Austin Hill,
Derek Janis, Nick Radcliffe, Richard Shyne.
PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a proclamation namintl the week of
October6-12, 2002 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, and
authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Fire Chief Bob Kruse.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming the
week of October 6-12, 2002 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of a proclamation naminl/[ the week of
September 23, 2002 as RACE EQUALITY WEEK, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Kathy Bowling who accepted on behalf of the City of Coppell
Diversity Challengers.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Stover moved to approve a proclamation naming the week
of September 23, 2002 as RACE EQUALITY WEEK, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion.
Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Tom Guidry, Chair, made the committee's semi-annual report
Council.
to the
Citizen's Appearances.
No one was signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
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A. Consider approval of minutes: September 10, 2002.
Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #(~-0802-01
for a sign lettering machine to Traffic & Parking Control
Company, Inc. {Tapco) in the amount of $51,746.30 as
budgeted in the Traffic Control Division budget.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Coppell
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6-2 for Peddlers and
Solicitors by providing for exceptions to the permit
requirements; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Resolutions
Consider approval of a resolution approving the formation
of a regional law enforcement mutual aid task force
agreement with other area law enforcement agencies for
the purposes of providing and receiving law enforcement
assistance; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Budget Items
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2001-
959, the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2001 through
September 30, 2002, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan advised that Item C would be pulled and would be
brought back to Council at the October 8, 2002 meeting.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
carrying Ordinance No. 2002-1010, D carrying Resolution No.
2002-0924.1 and E carrying Ordinance No. 2002-1011. Councilmember
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring
and York voting in favor of the motion.
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11.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending the gas franchise
between the city of Coppell and TXU Gas Company, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve:
Item 11:
Ordinance No. 2002-1012 amending the gas franchise between the city of
Coppell and TXU Gas Company, and authorizing the Mayor to sign;
Item 12:
Ordinance No. 2002-1013 amending the electric franchise between the
city of Coppell and ONCOR, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and
Item 13:
A settlement agreement and release with TXU Electric Company and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending the electric
franchise between the city of Coppell and ONCOR, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was covered under Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
13.
Consider approval of a settlement agreement and release with
TXU Electric Company and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was covered under Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
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14.
Consider an ordinance abandoninl/[ a portion of the West Ruby
Road right of way adjacent to Lot 1, Block A of Duke Freeport
Addition, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and consider a
resolution of the city authorizinl/[ the City Manal/ier to execute
the necessary documents for the sale of an irregular piece of
property adjacent to Lot 3, Block A of the Duke Freeport
Addition for the sum of $253,000, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 2002-1014
abandoning a portion of the West Ruby Road right of way adjacent to Lot
1, Block A of Duke Freeport Addition, and authorizing the Mayor to sign;
and Resolution No. 2002-0924.2 authorizing the City Manager to execute
the necessary documents for the sale of an irregular piece of property
adjacent to Lot 3, Block A of the Duke Freeport Addition for the sum of
$253,000, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and
York voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 3, by
adding Section 3-5-12 to provide for the placement of
commercial roll-off containers on residential lots; providing for
the issuance of a permit; providing for violations; providing for
the establishment of a fee; providinl/[ a repealinl/[ clause;
providinl/[ a severability clause; providinl/[ a savinl/is clause;
providinl/[ a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense; and providinl/[ an
effective date, and authorizinl/[ the Mayor to sil/in.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2002-1015
amending Chapter 3, by adding Section 3-5-12 to provide for the
placement of commercial roll-off containers on residential lots; providing
for the issuance of a permit; providing for violations; providing for the
establishment of a fee; providing a repealing clause; providing a
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severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing a penalty of fine
not to exceed the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each
offense; and providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Mayor Pro Tem Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
17.
City Manager's Report.
A. Game Field Enforcement.
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City Manager Jim Witt brought Council up to date on the status of
enforcement of the game fields and indicated that thirteen citations
had been written the preceding weekend.
18.
Mayor and Council Reports.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Report by Mayor Sheehan rel/iardinl/[ Grapevine Stompfest.
Report by Mayor Sheehan rel/iardinl/[ Homecominl/[ Parade.
Report by Mayor Sheehan rel/iardinl/[ Red Ribbon Week.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Remembering 9/11.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Family Fish.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Wildflower Planting.
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Mayor Sheehan reported that she and Mayor Pro Tem Stover had
attended the Grapevine Stompfest and they won the award for the
"Best Feet."
B. Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone about the Homecoming Parade.
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Mayor Sheehan advised that the Red Ribbon Breakfast would be
held October 9th at 7:00 a.m. at Brookhaven Country Club and
CISD's new superintendent, Jeff Turner, would be the Master of
Ceremonies.
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Mayor Sheehan discussed the activities that had been held on
September 11th and shared an award presented to the City by
Mohamed Elmougy on behalf of the Muslim community
commending the City on its proactivity after the September 11,
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2001 events. Mayor Sheehan also read a letter received from
Rajinder Singh Gill thanking the City of Coppell for making them
feel safe after the events of September 11th and giving a donation of
$100 to the city.
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Mayor Sheehan announced that Coppell Family Fish would be held
on Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 to 1:00.
Mayor Sheehan advised there would be a wildflower planting prior
to the Family Fish.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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