CM 2004-04-27MINUTES OF APRIL 27~ 2004
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 27, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Jayne Peters, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Mayor Doug Stover and Councilmember Billy Faught were absent from the
meeting. Also present were Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips, Deputy City
Secretary Kathy Wilkerson and City Attorney David Dodd.
REGULAR SESSION
Call to order.
Mayor Pro Tem
(Open to the Public)
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. Sale of property west of Coppell Road and south of
Bethel Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters convened into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tem Peters adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:48 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Al/ienda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Bill York led those present in the Invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 30, 2004 as
ARBOR DAY and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters read the Proclamation for the record and
presented the same to Brad Reid, Parks Director.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve a proclamation naming
April 30, 2004 as ARBOR DAY 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,
Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of
May 2-8, 2004 as Municipal Clerks' Week, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters read the Proclamation for the record and
presented the same to Kathy Wilkerson, Deputy City Secretary.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve a proclamation naming the
week of May 2 - 8, 2004 as Municipal Clerks' Week, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion, the motion
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carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Raines, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the followinl/[ consent al/ienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 13, 2004.
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Consider acceptintl resitlnation of James Chentl from the
Coppell Economic Development Committee.
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Consider acceptinl/[ resil/ination of Charles Petty from the
Library Board.
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Consider approval of awardintl Bid # (~-0304-02 for the
annual HVAC Maintenance Contract to Siemens Buildinl/[
Technolotlies in the amount of $84,600 as budtleted for a
one year period bel/iinninl/[ May 1, 2004, with renewal
options for an additional four years; and authorizinl/[ the
City Manatler to sitln.
Consider approval of l/[rantinl/[ a utility easement to Oncor
Electric to provide electrical service to the Wal/ion Wheel
Park Practice Fields, and authorizinl/[ the City Manal/ier to
sitln.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C,
D and E. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Raines, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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10.
Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004
in the amount of $13,685,000, approving an Official
Statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement,
and making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining
other matters relating to the subject and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Boyd London, First Southwest Company, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2004-1073
authorizing the issuance of City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2004 in the amount of $13,685,000, approving an Official
Statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement, and
making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining other matters
relating to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider an appointment to fill the unexpired ReE~ular term on
the Coppell Economic Development Committee, term to expire
October, 2005.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Larry Kingsbury to fill the
unexpired Regular term on the Coppell Economic Development
Committee, term to expire October, 2005. Councilmember Brancheau
seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting
in favor of the motion.
12. Consider an appointment to fill the unexpired ReE~ular term on
the Library Board, term to expire October, 2004.
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Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to appoint Sarah Drake to fill the
unexpired Regular term on the Library Board to expire October, 2004
and Beth Sparks to fill the unexpired Alternate term on the Library
Board to expire October, 2004. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the
motion, the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
13.
Consider an appointment to fill the unexpired ReEular term on
the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, term to expire October,
2004.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Rita Hoenig to fill the
unexpired term on the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, term to expire
October 2004. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion, the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
14.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
15.
City Manager's Report.
A. 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager, announced that December 19,
2005 will be the 50th Anniversary for the City of Coppell and stated
that the City will be looking at different ways to incorporate the
Anniversary into events held by the City of Coppell.
16.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Update by Mayor Stover regarding Citizen Summit.
B. Update from Mayor Stover regarding Council Retreat.
C. Update from Mayor Stover regarding Relay for Life.
D. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Arbor Day Celebration.
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Report by Mayor Stover regarding Faith and Family Fun
Run.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Prayer Breakfast.
Update from Mayor Stover regarding Special Legislative
Session.
Report by Councilmember Suhy regarding Coppell Youth
Leadership.
Report by Mayor Pro Tem Peters regarding Leadership
Coppell.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters reported on the April 20, 2004, Citizen
Summit, and thanked everyone who participated.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters reported on the Council Retreat which was
held on April 23 - 24, 2004.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters announced that although many events at
the Relay for Life were moved inside or canceled due to the
weather, it was a successful fundraising event.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters announced that April 30, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.
there will be an Arbor Day Celebration held at the Aquatic Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters announced that May 1 at 8:00 the Faith and
Family Fun Run will begin at Andy Brown West.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters announced that Thursday, May 6th, there
will be a Prayer Breakfast at Daddy Jack's.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters reported on the Special Legislative Session
called by Governor Perry.
Councilmember Suhy announced that the Coppell Youth
Leadership held its graduation last week at the Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters announced that the next meeting of the
Leadership Coppell will be on May 1, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. at the
Aquatic Center and invited all Council members to attend. She
also announced that this year the Leadership Coppell class will
graduate during the May 11, 2004 City Council meeting.
17.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollt on / Farmers Branch
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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.
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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
Fautlht.
Trinity River Common Vision Commission
Councilmember Faul/iht.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission Councilmember
Raines.
There was nothing to report under this item.
Councilmember York reminded everyone that early voting for the
CISD Election starts April 28 and will be held at Town Center, and
encouraged everyone to vote.
Councilmember York announced that April 28th is the luncheon at
the Senior Center and invited everyone to join.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters reported on the recent Dallas Regional
Mobility Coalition meeting she attended. The main topics of
discussion were air quality and regional transit initiatives. Mayor
Pro Tem Peters also announced the dates for some upcoming
meetings.
Councilmember Brancheau reported on the April 7th Coppell
Economic Development meeting. The main topics of discussion
were the Streamline Sales Tax and the Tree Ordinance and its
impact on Economic Development.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that there will be some
changes happening at the Metrocrest Hospital Authority
Councilmember Brancheau commended the Metrocrest Social
Service Center Board on the great job they are doing.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that the North Texas Council
of Governments 38th Annual General Assembly meeting will be
held May 28, 2004 at the Arlington Hilton.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that the North Texas
Commission will hold its New Member Reception on May 20, 2004
at the Harvey Hotel.
Councilmember Suhy stated that the Senior Adult Services held
their Volunteer Luncheon on Saturday, April 24, 2004.
Councilmember Suhy also commended the new Board and the
good work they are performing.
There was nothing to report on this item.
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L. There was nothing to report on this item.
M. There was nothing to report on this item.
18. Necessary Action Resulting from l~xecutive 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:
rson, Deputy City Secretary
d~a'yne Peters, Mayor Pro Tem
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