CM 2003-04-22MINUTES OF APRIL 22~ 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 22, 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 (late arrival)
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}
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
A. Section 551.071{2}~ Texas Government Code
with City Attorney.
1. Update on Hester vs. City of Coppe11.
B. Section 551.072~ Texas Government Code
regarding Real Property.
1.
Consultation
Deliberation
Discussion regarding the sale of city property east of
MacArthur Boulevard and north of DeForest.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:43 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. Review of Code Enforcement Prol/iram.
B. Lel/iislative Review.
C. Discussion of Atienda Items.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived at the start of Work Session.
City Attorney Robert Hager addressed Council regarding the
Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance and possible revisions to the
ordinance. Temporary permits are to be considered.
B. This item was postponed until the May 13th meeting.
C. No discussion was held under this item.
REGULAR SESSION {Open to the Public}
4. Invocation.
Councilmember York led those present in the Invocation.
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Pledtie of Alletiiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of a proclamation naminti April 25~ 2003 as
ARBOR DAY~ and authorizinti the Mayor to sitin.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve a proclamation naming
April 25, 2003 as ARBOR DAY, 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 York voting in favor of the motion.
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Consider approval of a proclamation naming Wednesday, April 23,
2003 as National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Allana Lamberth, Administrative Secretary in the City Secretary
Department.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming
Wednesday, April 23, 2003 as National Secretary's/Office Professional's
Day, 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 York
voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 27- May 3, 2003
as "Municipal Clerk's Week," and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Kathy Wilkerson, Deputy City Secretary.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming April
27- May 3, 2003 as "Municipal Clerk's Week," 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 York voting in favor of the motion.
Citizen's Appearances.
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Vonita White,
National Day
breakfast.
745 Sparrow, addressed Council concerning the
of Prayer and invited Council to the Kiwanis
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CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 8, 2003.
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Consider approval of calling a Special Council Meeting on May
6, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. to canvass the results of the May 3, 2003
General and Special Elections.
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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 Creekview Drive from its point of
intersection with Freeport Parkway westward to its point of
intersection with Royal Lane; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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Consider approval of awarding Bid # (~ 0303-02 for Cornice and
Gutter Renovations at Town Center to Phoenix I Restoration
and Construction, Ltd. in an amount of $80,592 as budgeted
in Infrastructure Maintenance Funds; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
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Consider approval of awarding Bid # (~
Signal UPS to ACM Highway Products
amount of $54,530 as budgeted.
0802-02 for Traffic
Corporation in an
Resolutions
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Consider approval of a resolution to temporarily allocate the
voluntary monthly utility donation to the Coppell Historical
Society, a non-profit ortlanization, to assist in the restoration
of the Old Red Fire Truck; and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Mayor Sheehan pulled Item B for discussion.
Items A, C, D, E & F --
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C
carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1033; D, E and F carrying Resolution No.
2003-0422.1. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion
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carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion.
Item B --
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve calling a Special Council
Meeting on May 6, 2003 at 8:00 a.m., with a minimum of two
councilmembers as provided by state law, to canvass the results of the
May 3, 2003 General and Special Elections. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and York
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 DACM
Properties LP and Product Support Services~ Inc.~ described as
Freeport North Addition~ Lot 2~ Block 3 (5.66 acres) and located at
the Southwest corner of Gateview Boulevard and Royal Lane~
Coppell~ Texas.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
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 following:
Item 11:
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
DACM Properties LP and Product Support Services, Inc., described as
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Freeport North Addition, Lot 2, Block 3 (5.66 acres) and located at the
Southwest corner of Gateview Boulevard and Royal Lane, Coppell, Texas;
Item 12:
Ordinance No. 2003-1034 designating DACM Properties LP and Product
Support Services, Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 42 and authorizing the
Mayor to sign; and
Item 13:
Resolution No. 2003-0422.2 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and DACM Properties LP and Product
Support Services, Inc.; and authorizing the Mayor to sign
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Consider approval of an Ordinance desitlnatintl DACM Properties LP
and Product Support Services~ Inc.~ Reinvestment Zone No. 42 and
authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
This item was considered under Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
13.
Consider approval of a Resolution approvinl~ a Tax Abatement
Al~reement between the City of Coppell and DACM Properties LP and
Product Support Services~ Inc.; and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
This item was considered under Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
14.
Consider approval of an Economic Development Incentive
Al~reement between the City of Coppell and Washinl~ton Mutual
Bank~ FA~ and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve an Economic Development
Incentive Agreement between the City of Coppell and Washington Mutual
Bank, FA, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and York
voting in favor of the motion.
15.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1204~ Securlock Self Storal/le~
zonintl chantle request from LI and C {Litlht Industrial and
Commercial} to LI/C-S-1204 {Litlht Industrial/Commercial~ Special
Use Permit-1204}~ to allow the construction of a 49~380 square-foot
mini-warehouse use~ with a 1~900 square-foot caretakers quarters
and office~ and 5~520-square feet of office/warehouse on 3.751 acres
of property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and
Northpoint Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Steve Houghton, Applicant, addressed Council in support of his proposal.
(At this time, due to technical difficulties, Items 16, 17, 18 and 19/A&B were
considered. See Items 16, 17, 18 and 19/A&B for minutes.)
Item 15 - continued
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan advised that the Public Hearing remained open from the
April 8th meeting and asked for those persons wishing to speak.
Rick Decker, 477 Wales Court; Terry Kendrick, 210 Willingham; Ron
Hansen, 220 Plantation; Jennifer Yantis, 651 Glen Lakes Drive; Kathryn
Anderson, 521 Anderson Avenue; Brian Stark, 639 Glen Lakes; Roark
Janis, 570 Villawood Lane; Dilip Pranav, 512 Berkshire Lane; Jay Grgan,
6351 Descoe, Dallas; Dixon Rich, 236 Willow Springs Drive all spoke in
favor of the proposal.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071(2)~ Texas Government Code Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
9:16 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
Item 15 - continued
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Case No. S-1204, Securlock Self
Storage, zoning change request from LI and C (Light Industrial and
Commercial) to LI/C-S-1204 (Light Industrial/Commercial, Special Use
Permit-1204), to allow the construction of a 49,380 square-foot mini-
warehouse use, with a 1,900 square-foot caretakers quarters and office,
and 5,520-square feet of office/warehouse on 3.751 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint Drive, subject
to a landscape plan that complies with the minimum ordinance approved
by staff; the elevation and site plan on 3.751 acres of property. Mayor
Pro Tem Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor
Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines and
York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting
against the motion.
16.
Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with
Schrickel Rollins and Associates for Design~ Construction
Documentation and Contract Administration related to the
development of Practice Fields at Wagon Wheel Park~ in an amount
not to exceed $170~500.00~ and authorizing the President of the
Coppell Recreation Development Corporation and the City Manager
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Schrickel Rollins and Associates for Design,
Construction Documentation and Contract Administration related to the
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development of Practice Fields at Wagon Wheel Park, in an amount not to
exceed $170,500.00, and authorizing the President of the Coppell
Recreation Development Corporation and 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 York voting in favor of the motion.
17.
Consider approval of a resolution expressing satisfaction with the
current central appraisal district system and dissatisfaction with
House Bill 2120 of the 78th Texas Legislature~ and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-0422.3
expressing satisfaction with the current central appraisal district system
and dissatisfaction with House Bill 2120 of the 78th Texas Legislature,
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 York voting in
favor of the motion.
18. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
19.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Shattered Dreams.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Congressman Pete
Sessions' Town Hall Meeting.
C. Report Councilmember Peters regarding the TML Legislative
Update Report.
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Mayor Sheehan reported on the Shattered Dreams project and
thanked all those involved for their participation. Councilmember
York commended Officers Smith and West and City Manager Jim
Witt who portrayed the Grim Reaper. Councilmember York
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congratulated the Coppell High School hockey team for winning
state.
Mayor Sheehan advised that there would be a Town Hall meeting
with Congressman Pete Session on Thursday, April 24t~ at 7:30
p.m. at Town Center.
(At this time the remainder of Item 15 was considered)
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Councilmember Peters advised that she and Councilmember
Brancheau, City Manager Jim Witt and Deputy City Manager Clay
Phillips had attended the TML Legislative Update. Several zoning
platting bills were presented; one bill had to do with cities and
counties ability to post signage regarding handguns and that bill
has been amended to allow cities and counties to retain their
authority to regulate handguns. Mr. Witt discussed sales tax HB
3143; SB 823; 1088 regarding sales tax data; the new mega
Freeport Bill; and pending property tax bills. Mr. Phillips
discussed bills regarding collective bargaining affecting police and
fire; heart-lung presumptions involving public safety personnel;
civil service staffing; bills regarding public information and
homeland security and HB 1780 involving public work contracts.
Councilmember Peters advised there had been over 5500 bills
introduced to this legislative session.
20.
Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Libby Bal~it~ Secretary
Ca~dy Sh~eh/an,-'~ayor -
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