CM 2003-10-28MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 28,
2003, at 6:00 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
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney David Dodd.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real
Property.
1. Discussion regarding City-owned land north of Ruby Road and
east of State Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters convened into Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tern Peters adjourned the Executive Session at 6:12 p.m.
and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Employee Wellness Program.
B. Discussion regarding Holiday Lighting Sponsorship Program.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Mayor Stover arrived at this time.
Invocation.
Pastor Rod Cullver, Living Hope Church led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Coppell Boy Scout Troop 842 held a Flag Ceremony and led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Consider approval of a proclamation honoring John Bryan for achieving
the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to John
Bryan.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve a proclamation honoring John Bryan for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Bryce Looney for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Bryce
Looney.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation honoring Bryce Looney
for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Suhy 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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Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Nathaniel Zastrow for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to
Nathaniel Zastrow.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation honoring Nathaniel
Zastrow for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau 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.
Do
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of November
Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Andi
Case.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tern Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming the month of
November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, 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.
mo
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of November 3-
8, 2003 as Key Club Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Erin
Ruthe.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve a proclamation naming the week of
November 3-8, 2003 as Key Club Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York 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.
Presentation by Lynn Baldwin, Coppell Independent School District,
regarding Service Learning.
Presentation:
Lynn Baldwin made a presentation to Council regarding Service Learning.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 14, 2003.
Consider approval of canceling the second meetings in November and
December, being November 25, 2003 and December 23, 2003.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 2, by Deleting Article 2-7, Sections 2-7-1 through
2-7-5, providing for the Coppell Telecommunications Board, reserving
the same for future use; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 2, by deleting Article 2-5, Sections 2-5-1 through
2-5-3, providing for the Coppell 2000 Citizens Committee, reserving the
same for future use; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Eo
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 2, by deleting Article 2-8, Sections 2-8-1 through
2-8-6, providing for the Code Advisory and Appeals Board, reserving the
same for future use; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
by amending Section 2-1-4(E), the Library Board, Section 2-2-4(E),
Parks and Recreation Board, Section 2-3-4(B), Keep Coppell Beautiful,
and by adding Section 9-1-8(C), The Animal Services Appeals Board, to
establish minimum attendance requirements; by amending Section 2-1-
4, the Library Board, by adding subsection (F), amending Section 2-2-4,
Parks and Recreation Board, by adding Subsection (F), amending
Section 2-3-4, Keep Coppell Beautiful, by adding subsection (E)(2),
amending Section 2-4-4, Planning and Zoning Commission, by adding
subsection (F), amending Section 2-6-2, Building and Standards
Commission, by adding subsection (H)(2), and by amending Section 9-
1-8, Animal Services Appeal Board, by adding Subsection (C), to
providing for abstaining from voting; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Consider approval of The William T. Cozby Public Library Advisory
Board Amended By-Laws as approved by Library Advisory Board on
October 9, 2003.
Ho
Consider approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to promote
Library Services to Denton County Residents, for which the city will be
compensated $10,925 for fiscal year 03/04 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending Chapter 8, Section 8-1-3 of the Code of Ordinances by
amending the maximum prima facie speed limit for Fieldcrest Loop
and Fieldcrest Circle; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a Release of Agreement between the City of
Coppell and RPG Estates, Ltd. relating to the construction of Fairway
Drive; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Ko
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-4, adopting the 1999 National
Electrical Code, by amending Section 85.4, providing a time specific for
Electrical Code permit expirations, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Lo
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-1, adopting the 2000 International
Building Code, by amending Section 105.5, providing a time specific for
Building Code permit expirations, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mo
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-5, adopting the 2000 International
Fire Code, by amending Section 105.3.1, providing a time specific for
Fire Code permit expirations, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
No
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-6, adopting the 2000 International
Fuel Gas Code, by amending Section 106.4.3, providing a time specific
for Fuel Gas Code permit expirations, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Oo
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-3, adopting the 2000 International
Mechanical Code, by amending Section 106.4.3, providing a time
specific for Mechanical Code permit expirations, providing an effective
date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-2, adopting the 2000 International
Plumbing Code, by amending Section 106.5.3, providing a time specific
for Plumbing Code permit expirations, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 15, Article 15-8, adopting the 2000 International
Residential Code, by amending Section R105.5, providing a time
specific for Residential Code permit expirations, providing an effective
date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Ro
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 9, Article 9-2, Fence Regulations, by amending
Section 9-2-7, Materials, to allow vinyl fencing and prohibit chain-link
fence, in residentially-zoned districts, providing an effective date, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item R was pulled for separate consideration.
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Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, briefed Council on the Consent Agenda Items.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C carrying
Ordinance No. 2003-1051, D carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1052, E carrying Ordinance No.
2003-1053, F carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1054, G, H, I carrying Ordinance No. 2003-
1055, J, K carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1056, L carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1057, M
carrying Ordinance No. 1058, N carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1059, O carrying Ordinance
No. 2003-1060, P carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1061, and Q carrying Ordinance No. 2003-
1062. Councilmember Suhy 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.
9R.
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances by
amending Chapter 9, Article 9-2, Fence Regulations, by amending Section 9-2-
7, Materials, to allow vinyl fencing and prohibit chain-link fence, in
residentially-zoned districts, providing an effective date, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1063 amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Article 9-2, Fence Regulations, by amending Section 9-
2-7, Materials, to allow vinyl fencing and prohibit chain-link fence, in residentially-zoned
districts, providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign and make a condition
to bring this item back to the November 11, 2003 meeting for further discussion.
There was a call for an Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas
Attorney.
Government
Code - Consultation
with City
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 8:11 p.m. and reopened the
Regular Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (CONTINUED) (Open to the Public)
Action (Continued):
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of
the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
10.
Consider approval of the annual budget report for the Coppell Education
Development Corporation.
Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, briefed Council on this item.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the annual budget report for the Coppell Education
Development Corporation. 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.
11.
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances by
adding Article 6-15, Sections 6-15-1 through 16-15-8, establishing provisions for
temporary signs, providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, city Manager, briefed Council on this item.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1064 amending the Code of
Ordinances by adding Article 6-15, Sections 6-15-1 through 16-15-8, establishing provisions
for temporary signs, providing for an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign with
an additional restriction that signs for non-profit events sponsored by or organized in
conjunction with private entities require the font used on non-profit's name must be three
(3) times the size of the font size of sponsoring entity, as depicted in Figure 1, and effective
January 1, 2004. 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.
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12.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
13.
City Manager's Report.
A. Special Session Legislative Summary.
Jim witt, city Manager, updated Council on the Special Session Legislative action
that affects the City of Coppell.
14.
Mayor
A.
B.
and Council Reports.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Halloween Safety.
Report by Mayor Pro Tem Peters regarding TEX-21's Quarterly
Meeting.
Report by Mayor Pro Tem Peters regarding the Historic Preservation
Conference.
A. Mayor Stover reminded everyone to have a safe and responsible Halloween.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters reported on the Tex-21 Quarterly Meeting she attended in E1
Paso on October 17, 2003.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters reported on the successful Historic Preservation Conference
held October 24, 2003 in Coppell.
15.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD
Suhy.
B. Coppell ISD - Councilmembers Raines and York.
C. Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Mayor Pro Tem Peters.
E. Economic Development Committee - Mayor Pro Tem Peters
Councilmember Brancheau.
F. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
G. Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember Brancheau.
H. North Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember Tunnell.
I. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Tunnell.
J. Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Suhy.
K. Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember Faught.
L.
M.
Councilmember
and
Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Councilmember Faught.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Councilmember Raines.
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16.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Councilmember Suhy reported that Lewisville 1SD will hold a Salute to the American
Veteran at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11~h with a Recognition Breakfast at
Timbercreek Elementary followed by a Public Flag Raising Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
at the Lewisville ISD Administration Building. Carrollton Farmers-Branch ISD will
hold a similar event at R. L. Turner High School on November 13~h at 9:00 a.m.
Also, on November 12, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Educational Foundation will be holding their Fund Raising Breakfast. The
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Bond Election on October 25~h was approved.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember York announced that the monthly potluck luncheon is Wednesday,
October 29~h and all seniors are invited to attend. Councilmember York also asked if
City staff could look at the parking situation at the Coppell Senior Center and bring
this information back to a future Work Session.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on her meeting with North Texas Commission on
October 2gh.
Councilmember Suhy announced that Mary Joiner has joined Senior Adult Services
as their new Executive Director.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary on this item.
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