CM 2003-01-28MINUTES OF JANUARY 28, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, January 28, 2003, 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
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, Deputy City Secretary Kathy
Wilkerson and City Attorney David Dodd.
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)
Convene Executive Session
A.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Real Property.
1. Discussion rel/iardinl/[ the sale of city property east of
MacArthur Boulevard and north of DeForest.
2. Discussion retlardintl Land Acquisition west of
Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan recessed the Executive
Session at 6:30 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
Mayor Sheehan announced that the Executive Session will be
reconvened after the Regular Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Discussion reEardinE Financial Audit.
Discussion reEardinE Practice Fields.
Discussion reEardinE Storm Water.
Discussion reEardinE Council Goals.
Discussion reEardinE 4th of July.
Discussion of AEenda Items.
Bill Hanley, Partner, KPMG, announced his audit findings for the
City of Coppell's Financial Audit.
Mark Tepper, Secretary, Parks and Recreation Board, updated
Council on the findings of the Subcommittee regarding the use of
Coppell practice fields.
Mayor Sheehan advised that Items C & D would be discussed at the end of the
meeting.
Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council regarding the City of
Lewisville's request that the City of Coppell provide funds to keep the 4th
of July fireworks at the current location. Brad Reid, Parks and Recreation
Director, answered questions from the Council. Item was continued to the
end of the meeting.
The Work Session was recessed at this time will be reconvened after the
Regular Session to continue the discussion.
Mayor Sheehan recessed the Work Session at 7:00 p.m. and opened the
Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Invocation.
(Open to the Public)
Pastor Ken Hovland, Rejoice Lutheran Church, led those present in the
Invocation.
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5. Pledtle of Alletliance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation namintl January 31, 2003
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT DAY in the city of Coppell, and
authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Linda Schoelkopf, Junior Achievement - Dallas.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Stover moved to approve of a proclamation naming
January 31, 2003 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT DAY in the city of Coppell,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Herring 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.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
Robert Key, 204 Steamboat Springs, invited all Councilmembers to
attend the Texans for Public Education Rally, February 3, 2003 at
7:00 p.m. at the Coppell High School. There will also be a State
Rally held in Austin on February 17, 2003.
8. Consider approval of the followinl/[ consent al/ienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: January 14, 2003.
Consider appointment of Tony Dickensheets to the
Coppell Education Development Corporation to fill the
unexpired term of Diane Ebersbertler, which expires
September 30, 2004.
Consider approval of an ordinance amendintl Article 8-3
Parkintl, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for
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the City of Coppell to prohibit parking, stopping or
standing at all times on the north and south branches of
Natches Trace Drive in its entirety from its point of
intersection on the west side of Denton Tap Road
westward to the common property line between Lot 20,
Block A and Lot 20x, Block A of the Magnolia Park
Subdivision; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
De
Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for
Bioterrorism or Health Emergency Assistance between
Dallas County and the City of Coppell and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Resolutions
Ee
Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
#010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to
ambulance service fees, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1026, D and E carrying Resolution No.
2003-0128.1. Councilmember York 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 acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.
Presentation:
Bill Hanley, Manager, KPMG, addressed Council concerning the audit
just completed by KPMG for the City of Coppell and congratulated the
City on the wonderful job the Finance staff has done on the City of
Coppell's financial records.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve acceptance of the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2002. 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.
10.
Presentation by Bill Buntinl/[ of the National Weather Bureau
recol/inizinl/[ the City of Coppell as one of four north Texas
communities achievinl/[ "StormReady" status because of its
commitment to hazardous weather preparedness.
Presentation:
Bill Bunting, National Weather Bureau, recognized the City of Coppell as
one of four north Texas communities achieving "StormReady" status and
presented a sign to the City stating that the City is a "StormReady"
community.
Mayor Sheehan recognized Jim Kitchens, Coppell Fire Department, and
the Storm Watchers group for doing such a good job and helping make
Coppell a "StormReady" city.
11.
Consider approval of a Resolution to desil/inate Coppell Road
from Sandy Lake Road south to Cooper Lane as a one way
street durintl construction.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-0128.2
designating Coppell Road from Sandy Lake Road south to Cooper Lane
as a one way street during construction. 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.
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12.
Consider approval of a Resolution urging the Texas
Congressional delegation to support providing funding for
President Bush's $3.5 billion first responder initiative during
the 108th session of Congress and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-0128.3
urging the Texas Congressional delegation to support providing funding
for President Bush's $3.5 billion first responder initiative during the
loath session of Congress and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York 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.
13.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
14.
City Manager's Report.
A. Presentation of Economic Video.
ao
Jim Witt, City Manager, presented the new Economic Video for the
City of Coppell.
15.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
Transportation Task Force.
regarding
Regional
A. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Regional Transportation Task
Force meeting that was held on Monday, January 27, 2003.
Mayor Sheehan then announced that the Regional Transportation
Task Force will have Public Forum's on February 13, 2003 and
February 18, 2003 and encouraged all citizens to attend.
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RECONVENE WORK SESSION
IOpen to the Public}
Reconvene Work Session
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Discussion regarding Financial Audit.
Discussion regarding Practice Fields.
Discussion regarding Storm Water.
Discussion regarding Council Goals.
Discussion regarding 4th of July.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
E0
Discussion continued regarding the 4~ of July and Council was against
funding the fireworks.
Co
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, gave a presentation regarding
upcoming new Federal Mandates on Storm Water.
D. Mayor Sheehan discussed the Council Goals for the current year.
16.
Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to authorize the City Manager to execute
an option agreement for land acquisition west of Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern 8tover and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTE//fT:
Kaths~rso~n, Deputy City Secretary
Candy Shee~n, Mayor
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