CM 2002-10-22MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2002
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, October 22, 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 (early departure)
Dave Herring, Councilmember
Councilmember York was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Kathy Wilkerson 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 advised that the group photo had been canceled. Mayor
Sheehan then convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Shea v. City of Coppell.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 5:49 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 5:53 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
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Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Use of Practice and Game Fields.
B. Discussion regarding Tennis Center Operations.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
A. This item was postponed to the November 12, 2002 meeting.
Jane Ann Sellars, Parks and Recreation Manager, made a
presentation to Council regarding the proposed operations plans
for the Tennis Center.
Councilmember Stover arrived during Work Session.
Councilmember Tunnell departed at the conclusion of Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Pastor Rod Collver of the First Assembly of God Church of Coppell led
those present in the Invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation
November 11-18, 2002 as VETERANS
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
naming the week of
RECOGNITION WEEK,
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Kathy Edwards, Library Director, who served as a Captain in the
U. S. Army.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming the
week of November 11-18, 2002 as Veterans Recognition Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for appointing of Marian
Moseley as Municipal Judge and Terry Landwehr and Klm
Nesbitt as Alternate Judges of the Coppell Municipal Court No.
I pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.06{b} and Section
4.06{d} of the City of Coppell Home Rule Charter and City
Ordinances for a term of two {2} years and authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate contracts with said persons; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign said Ordinance.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 2002-1016
appointing of Marian Moseley as Municipal Judge and Terry Landwehr
and Kim Nesbitt as Alternate Judges of the Coppell Municipal Court No.
1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.06(b) and Section 4.06(d) of the
City of Coppell Home Rule Charter and City Ordinances for a term of two
(2) years and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate contracts with
said persons; and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Ordinance.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Swearing in of Municipal Judge and Alternate Judges.
Mayor Sheehan swore in Municipal Judge Marian Moseley and Alternate
Judges Terry Landwehr and Kim Nesbitt.
Citizen's Appearances.
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Daniel Perry, 147 Winding Hollow, presented to the City an urn of
ashes from retired flags which were burned as part of his Eagle
Scout project.
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CONSENT AGENDA
10.
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 8, 2002.
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Consider approval of canceling the reE~ular City Council
Meetings scheduled for November 26, 2002 and December
24, 2002 due to the Thanksgiving and December holidays.
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Consider approval of allowing Ruby Road to be closed to
through traffic during reconstruction of Ruby Road.
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Consider approval of an ordinance amending 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 at all times on both sides of Bethel Road from
its point of intersection with Denton Tap Road on the
south curb line eastward for a distance of 409 feet and on
the north curb line eastward for a distance of 459 feet;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consider approval of a Resolution approving an Interlocal
Agreement with Dallas County to reimburse the City of
Coppell for the cultural resources investigation for the
Sandy Lake Road Project {from MacArthur Blvd. to the
Elm Fork of the Trinity River) in an amount of $6,000;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Resolutions
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Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
082598.2 in part, by providing for the addition of one
alternate Red Cross Representative; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to Council regarding Item C.
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Action:
Councilmember Herring moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D carrying Ordinance No. 2002-1017, E carrying Resolution No. 2002-
1022.1 and F carrying Resolution No. 2002-1022.2. Councilmember
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by
Coppell Mill Limited Partnership; and Staples Contract and
Commercial, Inc., described as Amberpoint Business Park,
Block A, Lot I (LotlA} (17.91 acres} and located at the
southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Northpoint Drive,
Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by
Coppell Mill Limited Partnership; and Staples Contract and Commercial,
Inc., described as Amberpoint Business Park, Block A, Lot 1 (LotlA)
(17.91 acres) and located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Northpoint Drive, Coppell, Texas. Councilmember Raines seconded
the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
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12.
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Coppell Mill
Limited Partnership; and Staples Contract and Commercial,
Inc. Reinvestment Zone No. 41, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 2002-1018
designating the Coppell Mill Limited Partnership; and Staples Contract
and Commercial, Inc. Reinvestment Zone No. 41, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Herring seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Raines and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Coppell Mill
Limited Partnership; and Staples Contract and Commercial,
Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2002-1022.3
approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Coppell Mill Limited Partnership; and Staples Contract and Commercial,
Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Herring
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring voting in
favor of the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider a request by Coppell Bible Fellowship to waive Impact
Fees as provided for in Chapter 17-1-22B of the Code of the
City of Coppell. Said requested waiver to include water and
sewer facilities fees, and roadway facility fees.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council and stated that
state law required if a waiver was granted the City would have to take
funds from another account and put it into the impact fee account to
replace the amount that was waived.
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Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that one person
had signed up to speak on this proposal.
Duke Clark, 439 Grace Drive, spoke in favor of the project.
Action:
Councilmember Herring moved to close the Public Hearing and deny a
request by Coppell Bible Fellowship to waive Impact Fees.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines
and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of a Professional Services Al/ireement with
TBG Partners for the Desil/in, Construction Documentation and
Contract Administration for the Development of two sections
of Denton Creek Trail, in an amount not to exceed $59,250.00,
and authorizintl the President of CRDC to sitln.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council.
Brad Reid, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Professional Services
Agreement with TBG Partners for the Design, Construction
Documentation and Contract Administration for the Development of two
sections of Denton Creek Trail, in an amount not to exceed $59,250.00,
and authorizing the President of CRDC to sign. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Consider approval of a resolution supportinl/[ necessary
letlislation and Dallas Area Rapid Transit {DART) policy
chanl/ies to allow expansion and extension of DART services to
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local government jurisdictions through local option citizen
elections pledging payments to the DART system in an amount
equivalent to a one-cent sales tax, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2002-1022.4
supporting necessary legislation and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
policy changes to allow expansion and extension of DART services to
local government jurisdictions through local option citizen elections
pledging payments to the DART system in an amount equivalent to a
one-cent sales tax, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
17.
Consider approval of the recommendations to modify the City
of Coppell Standards of Care Policy and the required annual
adoption of the manual for City of Coppell Youth Recreational
Programs.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the recommendations to
modify the City of Coppell Standards of Care Policy and the required
annual adoption of the manual for City of Coppell Youth Recreational
Programs. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Raines and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
18.
Consider approval of Change Order #4 for the Creekview Drive
and a portion of Freeport Parkway Project #ST 00-01, in the
amount of $126,028 to Infrastructures Services, Inc.; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Change Order #4 for the
Creekview Drive and a portion of Freeport Parkway Project #ST 00-01, in
the amount of $126,028 to Infrastructures Services, Inc.; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded
the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
19. Consider approval of the Annual Corporate Budtiet for the
Coppell Education Development Corporation.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Stover moved to approve the Annual Corporate Budget
for the Coppell Education Development Corporation. Councilmember
Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
20. Consider approval of revisions to the Coppell Education
Development Corporation Bylaws.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve revisions to the Coppell
Education Development Corporation Bylaws. Mayor Pro Tem Stover
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and Herring voting in
favor of the motion.
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Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
22.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A.
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Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Red Ribbon Week.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Texas Municipal
League Annual Conference.
Report by Councilmember Peters regarding Senior Adult
Services Golf Outing.
Mayor Sheehan reported that she and Councilmember Peters had
attended the Red Ribbon breakfast at Brookhaven Country Club
and advised the Moonlight Walk was held on Monday night and
Mrs. Nelson of the Starfish Foundation would be at Coppell Middle
School East on Wednesday night.
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Mayor Sheehan advised that she, Councilmember Peters,
Councilmember Tunnell and many staff members had attended
TML in Fort Worth and it was a great conference and very
informative. She also announced that the City had received the
Lone Star Award from LaserFiche for their leadership in imaging.
Councilmember Peters announced that on Monday, October 28th
the Senior Adult Services would hold their golf tournament at
Brookhaven Country Club.
23. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
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