CM 2003-09-23MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
The City Council o£ the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, September 23,
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 (late arrival)
Jayne Peters, Mayor Pro Tern
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager.
Call to order.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters 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. Discussion regarding Zoning and Subdivision Code
requirements.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived during Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters convened into Executive Session at 5:36 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tern Peters adjourned the Executive Session at 6:02 p.m.
and Mayor and Council attended the Boards and Commissions Reception.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Council Work Plan.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
There was no Work Session held due to time constraints.
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RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATRIUM
FROM 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM.
Mayor Stover arrived during the Reception.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Rod Cullver, Living Hope Church, led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizen's Appearances.
Elizabeth Henry, 409 Fairlands Circle, spoke regarding the crosswalk/school zone on
Parkway Boulevard and Hampton.
Consider the appointment of Kristine Fichtner and Matt Hall for 1-year
appointments to the Coppell Economic Development Committee.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to appoint Kristine Fichmer and Matt Hall for 1-year
appointments to the Coppell Economic Development Committee. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee members.
Mayor Stover swore in the newly appointed members of the Boards and Commissions.
Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Julia Petty made a presentation outlining the Committee's recent accomplishments.
Lisa Cunov made a presentation regarding residential curbside yard trimmings.
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CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 9, 2003.
Consider approval of a grant agreement from the Coppell Educational
Development Corporation and the city of Coppell to the Carrollton-
Farmers Branch Independent School District to funding for books in
the guided reading library and the main media center at Riverchase
Elementary in Coppell in the amount of $50,000.00, using funds
collected from the 379A sales tax, and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Consider approval of a grant agreement from the Coppell Educational
Development Corporation and the city of Coppell to the Carrollton-
Farmers Branch Independent School District to fund a half-time
technology support person at Riverchase Elementary School in the
amount of $30,000.00, using funds collected from the 379A sales tax,
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of a grant agreement from the Coppell Educational
Development Corporation and the city of Coppell to the Coppell
Independent School District to fund nine literacy intervention support
teachers, professional development for literacy teachers, staff
development materials, and teaching materials for literacy teachers and
campus literacy support in the amount of $482,611.00, using funds
collected from the 379A sales tax, and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Consider approval of a grant agreement from the Coppell Educational
Development Corporation and the city of Coppell to the Coppell
Independent School District to fund five and one-half certified Spanish
teachers and an archive of tapes and software in the amount of
$259,845.57, using funds collected from the 379A sales tax, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of entering into a contract with Jacobs Civil, Inc. for
the partial redesign of East Sandy Lake Road from Kimbel Court to the
east city limits in an amount not to exceed $93,636 as provided for in
CIP funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Coppell
and Frank and Penelope Ferguson concerning a proposed
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encroachment into an existing utility easement on Lot 24, Block A
Huntington Ridge Subdivision (185 Black Oak Circle); and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
Land Use and Development
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Consider approval of a 45-day extension as it applies to the expiration
date of the Replat for Gateway Business Park, Lots IR&3A, Block 2
(Haverty's Furniture), to allow a 245,277 square-foot addition to an
existing 213,675 square-foot warehouse and to increase the parking on
43.259 acres of property located at 770 Gateway Boulevard.
Resolutions
Consider approval of a Resolution to allow the installation of temporary
stop signs, if necessary, at the intersection of Vanbebber Dr. and
Heartz Rd. during the reconstruction of Bethel School Road; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I
carrying Resolution No. 2003-0923.1. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Stover recognized Boy Scout Troop #829 who were present in the audience.
11.
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, approving
an amendment to Ordinance No. 2002-1007, the budget for Fiscal Year
October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1049, approving an
amendment to Ordinance No. 2002-1007, the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2002
through September 30, 2003, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Suhy
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and
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Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
12.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances for the
City of Coppell Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 4. School zone-speed, to establish
the maximum prima facie speed limit for a designated school zone on
Parkway Boulevard from 350 feet west of the east curb line of Hampton Drive
to 400 feet east of the east curb line of Hampton Drive; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1050 amending the Code of
Ordinances for the City of Coppell, Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 4. School zone-speed, to
establish the maximum prima facie speed limit for a designated school zone on Parkway
Boulevard from 350 feet west of the east curb line of Hampton Drive to 400 feet east of the
east curb-line of Hampton Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
13.
Consider approval of a request from Eagle-Braewood, L.P., of an exception to
the Subdivision Ordinance which would allow placement of an asphalt overlay
over approximately five inches of concrete and then approximately ¼ inch of
a polymer modified cement based product applied over the asphalt at the
Braewood Shopping Center.
Presentation:
Michael Hershman representing Braewood made a presentation to Council and addressed
questions of Council.
Sam Garrett, 2257 Joe Field Road, Dallas, Texas, answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stover announced that there was a call for an Executive Session at this time.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas
Attorney.
Government Code -
Consultation with City
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 8:09 p.m. and reopened the
Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to deny a request from Eagle-Braewood, L.P., of an
exception to the Subdivision Ordinance which would allow placement of an asphalt overlay
over approximately five inches of concrete and then approximately 1/4 inch of a polymer
modified cement based product applied over the asphalt at the Braewood Shopping Center
and to require a reclamation plan be submitted to the City Manager's office by November 1,
2003 and that the removal of the asphalt and the restoration of the parking lot to be
completed no later than May 1, 2004. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Raines, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of denying the motion and Councilmember
Brancheau voting against denying the motion.
14.
Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #Q0603-01 to Tiseo Construction
Company, Inc. for the reconstruction of Bethel School Road from Denton Tap
Rd. to Heartz Rd. in an amount of $297,813.35 as provided for in the IMF; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, city Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to award Bid/Contract #Q0603-01 to Tiseo
Construction Company, Inc. for the reconstruction of Bethel School Road from Denton
Tap Rd. to Heartz Rd. in an amount of $297,813.35 as provided for in the IMF; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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15.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary on this item.
16.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Grapevine Grapefest Grape
Stomp.
Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding the North Texas
Conference on Industrial & Economic Development.
Report by Councilmember York regarding Police Department - Captain
Nix.
Report by Councilmember York regarding 9-11 - Sandy Lake Baptist
Church.
Mayor Stover announced that he and Mayor Pro Tern Peters had participated in the
Grapefest Grape Stomp and that they had won awards for the Most City Spirit, Best
Costume; and 2~d place in the quantity of iuice produced during the Grape Stomp
competition.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on the 2003 North Texas Industry and Economic
Development Conference at University of North Texas she had attended where Ross
Perot, Jr. was the luncheon speaker. Some of the topics covered in this Conference
were Economic Development issues, DART and Robin Hood.
Councilmember York recognized the Coppell Police Department and Gary Nix who
has been offered a chance to participate at the FBI Academy for a certification of
which there are only 200 officers selected worldwide to participate in each year.
Councilmember York thanked the Sandy Lake Baptist Church for the 2~d Annual
Breakfast that the Sandy Lake Baptist Church offered to all the City of Coppell
employees, volunteers and government officials to reflect on September 11~h.
17.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch
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ISD/Lewisville ISD
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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
Councilmember Brancheau.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember Brancheau.
North Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember Tunnell.
North Texas Commission - Councilmember Tunnell.
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Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Suhy.
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember Faught.
Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Councilmember Faught.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Councilmember Raines.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember York announced that Coppell High School celebrated their
Homecoming last week.
Councilmember York announced that Wednesday, September 24m was the second
business meeting of the month and the Senior Center will be hosting a pot luck
luncheon during that meeting. Councilmember York also announced that the
Coppell Senior Center had held a nice surprise birthday party for Linda Hayes,
Coppell Senior Center Director.
Nothing to report on this item.
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Councilmember Tunnell announced that there is a Breakfast Briefing to be held on
October 2'~ at 7:15 a.m. with a presentation by Ross Perot, Jr. starting at 8:15 a.m. at
the American Airlines Training and Conference Center for a cost of $25.00 per
person.
Councilmember Suhy announced that the Senior Adult Services Golf Tournament
will be held Monday, September 29~h and they are still looking for players.
Nothing to report on this item.
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18.
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(~,
cil. the meeting adjourned.
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