CM 2004-02-24MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24~ 2004
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 24, 2004, 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
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.
PRIOR TO THE MEETING BEING CALLED TO ORDER~ THERE
WAS A RECEPTION FOR RETIRING FIRE CHIEF BOB KRUSE IN
THE TOWN CENTER ATRIUM FROM 4:30 PM TO 6:00 PM
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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding the sale of city property east of
Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road.
2. Discussion regarding the sale of city property east of
Freeport Parkway and south of Bethel Road.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 6:11 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:30 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public}
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Entryway Monuments.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Bill York led those present in the Invocation.
At this time Mayor Stover recognized Boy Scout Troop 840 and Boy Scout
Troop 841 who were present in the audience.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Jeff Tepper, Boy Scout, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Bruce Jensen for
his service on the Coppell Independent School Board, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Bruce Jensen.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve a Proclamation honoring Bruce
Jensen for his service on the Coppell Independent School Board, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Faught 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.
Consider approval of a proclamation namint; the month of
March 2004 Red Cross Month and the week of February 29
throutih March 6, 2004 as Severe Weather Awareness Week,
and authorizint; the Mayor to sitin.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Elizabeth Hernadez and Amber Stewart.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a Proclamation naming the
month of March 2004 Red Cross Month and the week of February 29
through March 6, 2004 as Severe Weather Awareness Week, 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.
Con.sider a.pproval of a proclamation..namint; March 1, 2004
Junior Achievement Day, and authorlzlnt[ the Mayor Pro Tern
to sitin.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters read the Proclamation for the record and
presented the same to Mayor Doug Stover.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve a Proclamation naming March 1,
2004 Junior Achievement Day, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem 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.
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Presentation and recognition of the first graduating class of
the Coppell Citizens Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) by
John Patterson, Emergency Management Officer.
Presentation:
John Patterson, Emergency Management Officer, made a presentation to
the Council and introduced the team.
10.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
11. Consider approval of minutes: February 10, 2004.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to approve the minutes from the
Februaryl0, 2004 City Council meeting. 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.
12.
Presentation by Raymond Turco regarding the results of a
Recreation Needs Assessment Survey conducted in December
2003.
Presentation:
Raymond Turco, Raymond Turco and Associates, made a presentation to
Council.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING {continued):
Consider approval of Case No. PD-199-HC, Vista Point II,
MacArthur Ridge, zoning change from HC {Highway
Commercial) to PD-199-HC {Planned Development-199-Highway
Commercial) with a Concept Plan to allow the development six
office/assembly/warehouse buildings, totaling approximately
200,000 square feet, and five retail/restaurant pad sites on
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approximately 26 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd.
Presentation:
Bennett Ratliff, representing the applicant, made a presentation to
Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover advised that the Public Hearing remained open from the
February 10, 2004 City Council meeting and asked for all those wishing
to speak on this item to come forward.
The following spoke in favor of Item 13:
Dan Anderson, 2728 N. Harwood.
The following spoke in opposition of Item 13:
Richard Scott, 708 Bent Tree; Weike Tao, 656 W. Peninsula Drive;
Charles Brown, 735 Northshore Court; Sharla Myers, 664 W. Peninsula;
George Mitchell, 669 Peninsula; Ann Dragon, 727 Bent Tree Court; Mitch
Kramer, 621 Cambridge Manor; Steve McAdams, 345 Waterview Drive;
and Ben Carruthers, 739 Northshore Court.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 9:17 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:45 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember York moved to continue the Public Hearing to the
Aprill3, 2004 City Council meeting and address Council's concerns as
polled. Mayor Pro Tem Peters seconded the motion, the motion carried
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6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING {continued):
Consider approval of Case No. S-1211, Service Star, zoning
change from PD-199-HC {Planned Development-199-Highway
Commercial) to PD-199-HC-S-1211 {Planned Development-199-
Highway Commercial-Special Use Permit-1211), to allow the
development of Auto Repair Garage, Car Wash, Convenience
Store and Gasoline Service Station on approximately 2 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and
MacArthur Blvd.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to continue the Public Hearing on Item
Number 14 until the April 13, 2004 City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Raines 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.
15.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
16.
Mayor and Council Reports.
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B.
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Report by Mayor Stover regarding Leadership Coppell.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding CPAC.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell Historic
Society meeting.
Report by Councilmember Suhy regarding Coppell Youth
Leadership.
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Mayor Stover reported on the current Leadership Coppell group.
Mayor Stover announced that CPAC (Coppell Police Academy) will
meet on Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Justice
Center and invited all Councilmembers to join him in welcoming
the new class.
Mayor Stover announced that he had informed Jean Murph that
the Coppell Historic Meeting would be postponed.
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Councilmember Suhy updated Council on the class project for the
Coppell Youth Leadership - There are 18 seniors being helped by
the Juniors Helping Seniors project this year.
17.
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.
North Texas Commission - Councilmember Tunnell.
Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Suhy.
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
Faught.
Trinity River Common Vision Commission
Councilmember Faught.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission Councilmember
Raines.
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There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember York announced that at the School Board election
this year there will be three (3) open seats and one (1) incumbent
that will rerun for the School Board in May 2004. Councilmember
York also asked Councilmember Raines to discuss the new Portal
Program. Councilmember Raines explained that this is a new
program that gives all parents of students in the Coppell
Independent School District the opportunity to log in to the website
for all lesson plans, grades, etc. for their children. Councilmember
Raines also announced that Senator Florence Shapiro will be
attending a School Finance meeting in the Commons Area of
Coppell High School on Wednesday, February 25th.
Councilmember York announced that Wednesday, February 25th
will be the monthly potluck luncheon at the Senior Center and
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since he will not be able to attend the luncheon Councilmember
York invited any Councilmember to attend.
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 Brancheau announced that the Metrocrest Social
Service Center met last week and he stated what a wonderful
group the Metrocrest Social Service Center is and how hard they
work.
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was nothing to report on this item.
was nothing to report on this item.
was nothing to report on this item.
was nothing to report on this item.
was nothing to report on this item.
18. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session,
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to extend consideration of an award of Bid
for the sale of real property located at the Southeast corner of Bethel
Road and Freeport Parkway until March 23, 2004. 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.
There being no further business to come e City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
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