CM 2003-06-10MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Jayne Peters, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell 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)
Call to order.
Mayor Stover 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 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Concerninl/[ Abatement of Danl/ierous Conditions at
316 Leisure Lane.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:36 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 5:50
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion and Review of Citizen Summit.
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B. Review of Open Meetings, Open Records and Code of
Conduct Requirements.
Discussion regarding Council Meeting Times.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Pastor Rod Cullver, First Assembly of God Church, led those present in
the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Report and final recommendation
Transportation Task Force.
by the Regional
Burt Bryan, Chair of RTTF, presented the recommendations of the
Regional Transportation Task Force.
Presentation by Yanling Tang regarding sewer fees.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up for this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 27, 2003.
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Consider approval of amending the contract with Turner
Collie and Braden, Inc. for the design of Deforest Road
and Sandy Lake Road Lift Stations and Force Main
Improvements in an amount of $70,365 as provided for in
water/sewer CIP funds; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
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Consider approval of a Development Agreement between
the City of Coppell and the United States Postal Service
for the construction of ingress and egress to USPS
property from Bethel School Road generally consisting of
new driveways and the removal of existing driveways; and
consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Development Agreement and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the Resolution.
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Consider approval of an Ordinance changing the street
name of State Road to Freeport Parkway between Ruby
and Sandy Lake Roads, effective January 1, 2005, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a resolution accepting the bid of
THBGP, Inc. for the purchase of 10+ acres of property
from the city of Coppell as depicted on Exhibit A,
authorizing the City Manager and Mayor to execute the
necessary documents to consummate the sale, and
providing an effective date.
Councilmember York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D
carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1036, and E carrying Resolution
2003-0610.2. Mayor Pro Tem Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
10.
Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
City of Coppell, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2003 in the amount of
$1,700,000 for purchasing of public land, approving an Official
Statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement,
making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining other
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matters relating to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council regarding the
property.
Boyd London, with First Southwest, made a presentation to the Council
regarding Items 10 and 11.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1037
authorizing the issuance of City of Coppell, Texas Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2003 in the amount of
$1,700,000 for purchasing of public land, approving an Official
Statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement, making
provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining other matters relating
to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting
in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
City of Coppell, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2003, approving an Official Statement, authorizing the
execution of a purchase agreement and an Escrow Agreement,
and making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining
other matters relating to the subject and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1038
approving the issuance of City of Coppell, Texas General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, approving an Official Statement,
authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement, and an Escrow
Agreement, and making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining
other matters relating to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1195B, Voice Stream, zoning
change request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S-1195B (Town
Center, Special Use Permit-1195B), to allow the replacement of
an existing 70-foot light pole with an 80-foot light pole,
including the placement of 3 flush-mounted
telecommunication antennae and equipment building on
property located in Andrew Brown Park Central.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1195B, Voice Stream, zoning change request from TC (Town
Center) to TC-S-1195B (Town Center, Special Use Permit-1195B), to
allow the replacement of an existing 70-foot light pole with an 80-foot
light pole, including the placement of 3 flush-mounted
telecommunication antennae and equipment building on property
located in Andrew Brown Park Central with the following conditions:
1)
All development shall be in accordance with the site plan,
elevations and other data provided herein.
2) Lease contract being agreed to by the City.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Item 21 was considered at this time. See Item 21 for minutes.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
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Consider approval of the Nash Manor, Lot 2R, Block A, Replat,
being a replat of Lots 2 and 3, Block A, into one lot to allow for
the construction of a home and a water feature on 0.69 of an
acre of property located at 128 Nash Street.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Nash Manor, Lot 2R, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lots 2 and 3,
Block A, into one lot to allow for the construction of a home and a water
feature on 0.69 of an acre of property located at 128 Nash Street. Mayor
Pro Tem Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy
and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, Lot 1R,
Block 3, Site Plan, to allow the construction of an approximate
106,000 square-foot office/warehouse building on
approximately 7.3 acres of property located at the southeast
corner of Burns and Freeport Parkway.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Coppell Commerce Center,
Lot iR, Block 3, Site Plan, to allow the construction of an approximate
106,000 square-foot office/warehouse building on approximately 7.3
acres of property located at the southeast corner of Burns and Freeport
Parkway. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the revised Coppell Commerce Center,
Lot 1R, Block 3, Replat, to allow the construction of an
approximate 106,000 square-foot office/warehouse buildintl on
approximately 7.3 acres of property located at the southeast
corner of Burns and Freeport Parkway.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
revised Coppell Commerce Center, Lot iR, Block 3, Replat, to allow the
construction of an approximate 106,000 square-foot office/warehouse
building on approximately 7.3 acres of property located at the southeast
corner of Burns and Freeport Parkway. Councilmember Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting
in favor of the motion.
16.
PUBLIC HEARING {CONTINUED):
Consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of
the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Lil/iht
Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and consider
approval of Case No. ZC-614{CH), zonintl chantle from LI {Litlht
Industrial) to HC {Hitlhway Commercial) on approximately
36.11 acres of property located north of S.H. 121, between
Business S.H. 121 and Coppell Greens.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council
informing them that the applicant had asked for a further continuance
until July 9th.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to continue this Public Hearing until
July 9, 2003. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
17.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-608R(CH),
from C (Commercial) to SF-9 (Sintile
approximately 11 acres of property located
Lake; west of Denton Tap Roads.
zonintl chantle
Family-9) on
south of Sandy
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that the applicant
had signed up to speak on this proposal.
Bill Dahlstrom, applicant, 901 Main Street, Dallas, spoke against this
zoning change.
Councilmember York called for an Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 7:59 p.m. and continued with Item 17.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
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Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. ZC-608R(CH) zoning change from C (Commercial) to SF-9
(Single Family-9) on approximately 11 acres of property located south of
Sandy lake; west of Denton Tap Roads.. Councilmember York seconded
the motion; the motion failed 0-6 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting
against the motion.
18.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of
the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Regional Retail and
Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and
consider approval of Case No. ZC-611(CH), zoning change from
LI {Light Industrial) to HC {Highway Commercial) on
approximately 56.5 acres of property located east of S.H 121
north and south of Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that the applicant
had signed up to speak on this proposal.
Bill Dahlstrom, applicant, 901 Main Street, Dallas, spoke in favor of this
zoning change.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve an
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Regional Retail and Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway
Commercial, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-61 i(CH) zoning
change from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Highway Commercial) on
approximately 56.5 acres of property located east of S.H. 121 north and
south of Sandy Lake Road. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and
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Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
19.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an amendment to the Land Use Plan of
the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from LiEht
Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use, and consider approval of
Case No. ZC-615(CH), zoninE chanEe from LI (LiEht Industrial)
to HC (HiEhway Commercial) on approximately 35 acres of
property located east of MacArthur, south of Lake Vista Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that the applicant
had signed up to speak on this proposal.
Dan Anderson, applicant, 2728 N Harwood, spoke against this zoning
change.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve an
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use, and consider approval of
Case No. ZC-615(CH), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to HC
(Highway Commercial) on approximately 35 acres of property located east
of MacArthur, south of Lake vista Drive. Councilmember Suhy seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
20.
Consider approval of a one-year extension to the expiration
date of the Site Plan for Town Center Addition, Lot 2, Block 3,
to allow the development of an approximately 12,975 square-
foot retail/office buildinE on 1.7 acres of property located
alonE the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 475
feet south of Parkway Boulevard.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to approve a one-year extension to the
expiration date of the Site Plan for Town Center Addition, Lot 2, Block 3,
to allow the development of an approximately 12,975 square-foot
retail/office building on 1.7 acres of property located along the east side
of Denton Tap Road, approximately 475 feet south of Parkway Boulevard.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
21.
Consider approval of a Resolution suspendint; the proposed
rate schedules of TXU Gas Distribution Company, providint[
that the rate schedules of said company shall remain
unchantied durint; the period of suspension, providint; for
notice hereof to said company, and authorizint[ the Mayor to
sitin.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-0610.3
suspending the proposed rate schedules of TXU Gas Distribution
Company, providing that the rate schedules of said company shall
remain unchanged during the period of suspension, providing for notice
hereof to said company, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
22.
Consider approval of a Resolution to desitinate Bethel School
Road from Denton Tap Road eastward to Heartz Rd. as a one-
way street durint; construction; and authorizint; the Mayor to
sitin.
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Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-0610.4
designating Bethel School Road from Denton Tap Road eastward to
Heartz Rd. as a one-way street during construction; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
23.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
24.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A.
B.
C.
E.
F.
G.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Citizen Summit.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Budget Work Sessions.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Boards and
Commissions Volunteers.
Report by Mayor Stover
Society Relay for Life.
Report by Mayor Stover
regarding Graduation.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding
Meeting.
Report by Councilmember York
Employees.
Report by Councilmember York regarding Traffic Safety.
regarding American Cancer
and Councilmember York
Metroplex Mayors'
regarding City
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Mayor Stover reported on the Citizen Summit held by the City of
Coppell last week.
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Mayor Stover reported that one Budget Work Session has been
held and there will be additional Budget Work Sessions held on
June 17th, July 1st and July 29th.
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Mayor Stover announced that we are now accepting applications
for Boards and Commissions and encouraged all citizens to apply.
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Mayor Stover reported on the American Cancer Society Relay for
Life that was held at Coppell Middle School North. Councilmember
Suhy described what happened during an American Cancer Relay
for Life event.
Mayor Stover reported on Project Graduation. Councilmember
York stated that graduation was a tremendous experience for all
Coppell citizens who had children graduating in 2003.
Mayor Stover reported on the Metroplex Mayor's meeting he
attended earlier in the day with City Manager Jim Witt and Deputy
City Manager Clay Phillips.
Councilmember York repeated a story he had heard from a senior
citizen at the Coppell Senior Center. A resident had fallen in her
backyard and some City employees who were working nearby in
her alley came and assisted her.
Councilmember York suggested to all citizens to be very careful
because school is out and kids are darting in and out and please
watch out for them.
25.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollt on / Farmers Branch
ISD/Lewisville ISD
Councilmember Suhy.
Coppell ISD - Councilmembers Raines and York.
Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Mayor Pro Tem
Peters.
Economic Development Committee Mayor Pro Tem
Peters and Councilmember Brancheau.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember
Brancheau.
North Texas Council of Governments Councilmember
Tunnell.
NCTCOG - Emergency Management Planning Council
Councilmember Suhy.
North Texas Commission - Councilmember Tunnell.
Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Suhy.
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Trinity River Common Vision
Councilmember Fautlht.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission
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Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
Commission
Councilmember
Nothing at this time.
Councilmember Raines announced that Trustee Cindy Warner
wanted to thank everyone for their support of Project Graduation;
the School District is looking for a buyer for land at MacArthur and
Samuel; and the School District is in the process of looking for an
Athletic Director.
Nothing at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters discussed Senate Bill 972 and House Bill
3588 and other bills that went before the State Legislature this
year.
Councilmember Brancheau discussed hot spots that were
discussed at the Coppell Economic Development Committee.
Councilmember Peters reported that on May 30th the City of
Coppell hosted a bus tour for a group of commercial developers
and brokers.
Nothing at this time.
Nothing at this time.
Nothing at this time.
Nothing at this time.
Nothing at this time.
Councilmember Suhy reported that they have received information
on their current funding and announced that they are looking for
golfers for their upcoming Golf Tournament. They are also looking
for 7 board members to start in October.
Nothing at this time.
Nothing at this time.
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N. Nothing at this time.
26. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt updated Council on the property at 316 Leisure
Lane.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to authorize the City Attorney to file
appropriate legal proceedings to abate public nuisance at 316 Leisure
Lane. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
ATTEST:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Mayor ·
Libby Ball, C~y Secretary
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