CM 2002-11-12MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, November 12, 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
Councilmember York 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, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
{Closed to the Public)
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Convene Executive Session
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Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Shea v. City of Coppell.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding Land Acquisition west of
Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
5:59 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover arrived during Executive Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
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Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Practice and Game Fields.
B. Review City Council Goals.
C. Review of Fee Resolution.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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City Manager Jim Witt briefed Council on the issues of the Practice
and Game Fields. Brad Reid, Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation, discussed 1) who could play on fields; 2) reservations;
3) superintendent; 4) game field designation (staff would like Park
Board to make designation instead of Sports Council; 5)
designating closed fields and 6) enforcement of game field status.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board were present. This
item will be brought back to Council in January for further
discussion.
B. The review of Council Goals was postponed until December.
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City Manager Jim Witt briefed Council on the proposed fee
changes. Discussion followed regarding water heater inspections,
ambulance runs and recreation fees. The portion regarding
ambulance runs was pulled so Mayor Pro Tem Stover could do
some research. The portion regarding recreation fees is to be
considered separate from the remainder of the resolution.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Pastor Rod Collver, First Assembly of God Church, led those present in
the Invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation of a donation or gift by Kathleen Matsumura,
Chair of the Women's Charity Organization 2003, to the City of
Coppell for the benefit of the Community Garden.
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Kathleen Matsumura, Chair of the Women's Charity Organization,
presented a check to Amanda Vanhoozier for the Community Garden.
Report by Parks and Recreation Board.
A. Review CRDC Project Development Plan for 2002-2003.
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Victor Burke, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board, made the
Board's semi-annual report focusing on the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation's Project Development Plan for 2002-03.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the followint[ consent atienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 22, 2002.
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Consider approval of an ordinance amendint; Article 8-3
Parkint;, Section 8-3-1(A} of the Code of Ordinances for
the City of Coppell to prohibit parkint;, stoppint; or
standint; at all times on the north and south sides of
Wynnpatie Drive from its point of intersection with
Denton Tap Road on the north curb line westward for a
distance of 204.80 feet and on the south curb line
westward for a distance of 208.89 feet; and authorizint[
the Mayor to sitin.
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Consider approval of awardint; Bid/Contract #Q-0902-03
to Tiseo Pavint; Company in the amount of $802,394.92
for the construction of Ruby Road as provided for in CIP
funds; and authorizint; the City Manatier to sitin.
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Consider approval of the proposed Project Development
Plan for 2002-2003, for the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation.
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Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-194R,
AmberPoint Business Park, zoning change from PD-194-LI
{Planned Development-194-Light Industrial) to PD-194R-
LI {Planned Development-194 Revised, Light Industrial) to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the construction of a
228,250 square-foot office/warehouse with future
expansion of 161,750-square feet, on approximately 18
acres of property located at the southwest corner of
Sandy Lake Road and Northpoint Drive, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a one-foot
wide strip of an alley easement as dedicated by the Pecan
Valley Subdivision, with the retention of the underlying
area as a utility easement; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Resolutions
G. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
#010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to fire
prevention fees, animal services fees, zoning fees,
building fees, emergency ambulance service fees,
recreational fees, special event fees, and engineering fees,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item G was pulled to be considered separately.
Items A-F:
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 2002-1019, C, D, E carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-341 and F carrying Ordinance No. 2002-1020. Councilmember
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and
Herring voting in favor of the motion.
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Item G:
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan advised that the portion regarding ambulance fees would
be pulled until December 10, 2002.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover indicated he would not vote in favor of the
recreational fees as he did not wish to impose higher fees on the citizens
and he was comfortable with the city carrying some of the costs.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Item G
carrying Resolution No. 2002-1112.1 regarding fire prevention fees,
animal services fees, zoning fees, building fees, special events fees and
engineering fees and to table the ambulance service fees until the
December 10, 2002 meeting. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting
in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2002-1112.2
regarding recreational fees. Councilmember Raines seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro
Tem Stover voting against the motion.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desitination 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 desitination is that property owned by
Texas Dutian Limited Partnership; and Uline, Inc., described as
Duke-Freeport Addition, Block A, Lot 5 (11.835 acres) and
located alonE the west side of Freeport Parkway and north of
Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to Council regarding Items 10, 11, 12 and 13.
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Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 11:
Ordinance No. 2002-1021 designating the Texas Dugan Limited
Partnership and Uline, Inc. Reinvestment Zone No. 39, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign;
Item 12:
Resolution No. 2002-1112.3 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Texas Dugan Limited Partnership and
Uline, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and
Item 13:
An Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the City of
Coppell and Uline, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Texas
Dugan Limited Partnership and Uline, Inc. Reinvestment Zone
No. 39, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes.
12.
Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Texas Dugan
Limited Partnership and Uline, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes.
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13.
Consider approval of an Economic Development Incentive
Al/ireement between the City of Coppell and Uline, Inc., and
authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desil/ination 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 desil/ination is that property owned by
Texas Dui/lan Limited Partnership; and The Container Store,
Inc., described as Duke-Freeport Addition, a portion of Block A,
Lot I (52.566 acres) and located at the southeast corner of
Freeport Parkway and Ruby Road, Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to Council regarding Items 14 and 15.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Ordinance No. 2002-1022 designating the Texas Dugan Limited
Partnership and The Container Store, Inc. as Reinvestment Zone No. 40,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting
in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of an Ordinance desil/inatinl/[ the Texas
Dui/lan Limited Partnership and The Container Store, Inc. as
Reinvestment Zone No. 40, and authorizinl/[ the Mayor to sil/in.
This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
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16.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1174R, Deliman's Grille,
zoninE chanEe request from PD-133-HC {Planned Development-
133-HiEhway Commercial) to PD- 133 R4-HC-S.U.P- 1174R
{Planned Development-133R4-HiEhway Commercial, Special
Use Permit-1174R), to amend various development standards
of the Planned Development and to allow the construction of
an approximate 3,649 square-foot restaurant with a drive-
throuEh pick-up window and private club, to be located alonE
the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 204 feet
north of Natches Trace.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Robert Hager, City Attorney, advised this case would require a super
majority vote of council because of having more than 20% of the adjacent
property owners opposing this item. Mr. Hager advised that number
would be 5 affirmative votes of council due to the fact that
Councilmember York had filed with the City of Secretary an Affidavit of
Recusal.
Bill Dahlstrom, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the
Council.
Tony Wagner, Architect, answered questions from Council.
Jay Khorrami, Applicant, addressed the Council.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, addressed
questions concerning traffic and traffic patterns.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak in favor of this proposal: 1) Ken Levin, 438
Cooperstown Trail and 2) Paul Margiotta, 315 Timber Ridge spoke in
favor of the Proposal.
Mayor Sheehan then asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal: 1) Brian Francis, 123 Natches Trail; 2) Steven Swander,
505 Main Street, Fort Worth; 3) David Hildebrand, 744 Madison Street;
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4) Kris Howerton, 115 Natches Trace; 5) Jim Hancock, 119 Natches
Trace; 6) Steve Carr, 110 Natches Trace; 7) Irwin Edelman, 706 Madison;
8) Charles Sonsteby, 607 Canemount Lane and 9) Richard Dugan, 601
Waverly Lane spoke against the proposal.
Mayor Sheehan stated there had been a call for an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8.29 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
8:59 p.m. and reconvened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Continuing with Item 16:
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Stover moved to close the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Herring seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Case No. S-1174R, Deliman's
Grille, zoning change request from PD-133-HC (Planned Development-
133-Highway Commercial) to PD-133R4-HC-S.U.P-1174R (Planned
Development- 133R4-Highway Commercial, Special Use Permit- 1174R), to
amend various development standards of the Planned Development and
to allow the construction of an approximate 3,649 square-foot restaurant
with a drive-through pick-up window and private club, to be located
along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 204 feet north of
Natches Trace; subject to the following conditions:
1) Hours of operation be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week;
2)
Development of the property shall be in accordance with the site
plan, floor plan, landscape plan, and elevations submitted with
this application; and
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A notation be made that the drive-through will not include any
speaker or microphone.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring
voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Stover voting against
the motion.
17.
Consider approval of the Matinolia Restaurant Addition, Lot 1,
Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of an
approximate 3,649 square-foot restaurant with private club, to
be located alont[ the west side of Denton Tap Road,
approximately 204 feet north of Natches Trace.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Magnolia Restaurant
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of an
approximate 3,649 square-foot restaurant with private club, to be located
along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 204 feet north of
Natches Trace. Councilmember Herring seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem
Stover voting against the motion.
A short recess was taken at this time.
18.
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4,
Block 7, Site Plan Amendment, to allow an exterior dust
collector within an approximate 3,600 square-foot screenint[
enclosure on 9.4215 acres of property located at 425 Airline
Drive.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Park West Commerce
Center, Lot 4, Block 7, Site Plan Amendment, to allow an exterior dust
collector within an approximate 3,600 square-foot screening enclosure
on 9.4215 acres of property located at 425 Airline Drive; subject to the
following condition:
The brick used in the screening wall emulate the wall color surface
of the existing building.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
19.
Consider approval of the Denton Tap Office Plaza (ReMax}, Site
Plan Amendment, to allow a 2,383 square-foot addition to the
existint; 13,289 square-foot office buildint; on 1.383 acres of
property located at 500 S. Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to Council.
Don Featherstone, Applicant, addressed questions regarding the sign.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the Denton Tap Office
Plaza (ReMax), Site Plan Amendment, to allow a 2,383 square-foot
addition to the existing 13,289 square-foot office building on 1.383 acres
of property located at 500 S. Denton Tap Road; subject to the following
conditions:
1) Approval of a plat prior to the issuance of a Building Permit;
2) Tree removal permit being obtained; and
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Consideration should be given to bringing the existing monument
sign into compliance with current sign regulations.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting
in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Stover voting against the
motion.
20.
Consider approval of the Wynnpatie Plaza, Lot 1, Block B, Site
Plan, to allow the development of an approximate 4,900
square-foot office buildint[ on .86 of an acre of property located
at the northwest corner of Wynnpatie Drive and Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Mark Wainscott, representing Applicant, answered questions from
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 1,
Block B, Site Plan, to allow the development of an approximate 4,900
square-foot office building on .86 of an acre of property located at the
northwest corner of Wynnpage Drive and Denton Tap Road; subject to
the following conditions:
The applicant revising the design of the elevation facing Denton
Tap Road and enhancing the elevations by providing cast stone
accent trim at the windows and by providing an entry (or false
entry) similar to that on the west elevations, which includes
variation to the roofline (see attached revised sketch of the east
elevation as submitted by the applicant during the Commission
meeting on October 17th);
Provision of written approval of TXU, allowing pavement to be
constructed over the existing 50' easement;
The coordination of the wording on the monument sign with the
sign located to the south. If the monument serving the properties
to the south remains as "Wynnpage Plaza South," the proposed
sign on Lot 1, Block B will be designed to match, as it was
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originally presented to staff. If the wording on the sign to the
south takes on an individual company's name, the monument sign
on Lot 1, Block B may also; and
Compliance with the Zoning Ordinance that utility boxes will be
screened from public view.
Councilmember Herring seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Herring voting in favor of the motion.
21.
Consider approval of the Wynnpatie Plaza, Lots 1-3, Block B,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of four office
buildintis on 3.09 acres of property located at the northwest
corner of Wynnpatie Drive and Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council regarding Items 21 and 22.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve:
Item 21:
Wynnpage Plaza, Lots 1-3, Block B, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of four office buildings on 3.09 acres of property located at
the northwest corner of Wynnpage Drive and Denton Tap Road;
and
Item 22:
Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 1, Block B, Final Plat, to allow the development of
an approximate 4,900 square-foot office building on .86 of an acre of
property located at the northwest corner of Wynnpage Drive and Denton
Tap Road with the following conditions:
Provision of a place for the Volume & Page of the Separate
Instrument to be added to the plat in the location of the off-site fire
lane and mutual access easement.
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2) Coordination of utility easements with the Utility Plan.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
22.
Consider approval of the Wynnpage Plaza, Lot 1, Block B, Final
Plat, to allow the development of an approximate 4,900 square-
foot office building on .86 of an acre of property located at the
northwest corner of Wynnpage Drive and Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered under Item 21. See Item 21 for minutes.
23.
Consider award of Bid No. (~-0902-04 to A&A Landscape &
Irrigation, Inc., for the installation of landscape and irrigation
of Sandy Lake Road medians and right of way, in an amount
not to exceed $614,046.36, and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to award Bid No. Q-0902-04 for the
installation of landscape and irrigation of Sandy Lake Road medians and
right of way, in an amount not to exceed $614,046.36, and authorizing
the City Manager to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the
motion.
24.
Consider Award of Bid No. (~-0902-02 for the purchase of trees
for the landscaping & beautification of the medians and right
of ways of Sandy Lake Road, in the amount not to exceed
$65,166.00, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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Presentation:
Brad Reid, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Award of Bid No.
Q-0902-02 for the purchase of trees for the landscaping & beautification
of the medians and right of ways of Sandy Lake Road, in the amount not
to exceed $65,166.00, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
25.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing participation of
City Employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System,
twenty (20) year service retirement annuity pursuant to
Section 854.202(g) of Title 8, Texas Government Code, as
amended; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that one person
signed up in favor of the item and had left the meeting.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2002-1023
authorizing participation of City Employees in the Texas Municipal
Retirement System, twenty (20) year service retirement annuity pursuant
to Section 854.202(g) of Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting
in favor of the motion.
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26.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
27.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
regarding Dallas Regional
Mobility Coalition.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding 121 Project.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding meeting with Senator
Shapiro.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Community
Gardens.
Mayor Sheehan announced that the city will continue to monitor
all issues relating to the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition.
Mayor Sheehan announced that she and Ken Griffin attended a
meeting last week on the 121 Project and the City of Coppell is
having to request more funding from the Regional Transportation
Council, due to issues in The Colony.
Mayor 8heehan announced that she and Jim Witt had met with
Senator Shapiro in Coppell. Senator Shapiro stated that she does
not think there will be any major legislation changes for funding on
transportation or Robin Hood.
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Mayor Sheehan announced that Coppell Community Gardens was
featured in Texas Gardens.
28. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary on this item.
There being no further business to come
was adjourned.
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