CM 2004-05-25MINUTES OF MAY 25~ 2004
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 25, 2004, 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, Deputy City Secretary Kathy Wilkerson 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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding the Carter Crowley and Heatly-
Moist properties.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:12 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
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Discussion rel/iardinl/[ Council Appointments.
Discussion retlardintl Commercial Monument and Marquee
SiEns.
Discussion and Review of the
Ordinances.
Discussion retlardintl proposed brick
Coppell Public Library.
Animal Services
sound wall at the
Discussion rel/iardinl/[ Board and Commission Appointment
Schedule.
Discussion of Al/ienda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Reverend Bill Cangelosi, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
led those present in the Invocation.
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Pledtle of Alletliance.
Joseph Decker, Boy Scout Troop 8888 led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section
3.05 of the Home Rule Charter.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to appoint Diana Raines as Mayor Pro Tem.
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.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Diana Raines, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
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Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Consider approval of a proclamation honorint; David and Betty
Phillips for their lont; years of service to this community, and
authorizint; the Mayor to sitin.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to David and Betty Phillips.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Proclamation honoring David
and Betty Phillips for their long years of service to this community, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the
motion, the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
Presentation to Candy Sheehan, Coppell Woman of the Year
2004.
Mayor Stover recognized Candy Sheehan as Coppell Woman of the Year
2004 and presented a plaque to her.
Report by Park Board.
Victor Burke, made the Board's semi-annual report to Council.
Councilmember Suhy left the meeting at this time.
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Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak on this item.
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11. Consider approval of minutes: May 11, 2004.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the May 11, 2004 minutes.
Councilmember York seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught
and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Consider approval of a professional service contract for audit
services for the Fiscal Year 2004, Fiscal Year 2005, and Fiscal
Year 2006 and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a professional service contract
for audit services for the Fiscal Year 2004, Fiscal Year 2005, and Fiscal
Year 2006 and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught and York
voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider approval of Bid No. (~-0404-03 for the construction of
a Parking Lot at field #6 in Wagon Wheel Park to McMahon
Contracting L.P. in the amount not to exceed $303,663.20 and
authorize the City Manager to sign contract based on this
award.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Parks and Recreation Director, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Bid No. Q-0404-03 for the
construction of a Parking Lot at field #6 in Wagon Wheel Park to
McMahon Contracting L.P. in the amount not to exceed $303,663.20 and
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authorize the City Manager to sign contract based on this award. Mayor
Pro Tem Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught and
York voting in favor of the motion.
14.
Consider approval of bid no. Q-0404-02 for the repair of the
rock masonry facade perimeter wall formint; the Allen Road
Park lake, to Simmons Builders General Contractor, Inc. in the
amount not to exceed $ 286,600.00 and authorizint; the City
Manatier to sitin a contract based on this award.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Parks and Recreation Director, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Bid No. Q-0404-02 for the
repair of the rock masonry facade perimeter wall forming the Allen Road
Park lake, to Simmons Builders General Contractor, Inc. in the amount
not to exceed $286,600.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign a
contract based on this award. Councilmember York seconded the
motion, the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught and York voting in favor of
the motion.
15. Consider appointments to Council Committees.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the following appointments:
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD - Diana Raines
Coppell lSD - Diana Raines and Thom Suhy
Coppell Seniors - Bill York
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Jayne Peters
Economic Development Committee - Billy Faught and Marsha Tunnell
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Marsha Tunnell
Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Tim Brancheau
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Tim Brancheau
NCTCOG - Marsha Tunnell
NCTCOG/Regional Emergency Management Planning Council - Thom Suhy
North Texas Commission - Jayne Peters
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Senior Adult Services - Billy Faught
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Billy Faught
Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Billy Faught
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Diana Raines
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 5-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
17.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Graduation.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Memorial Day.
C. Report by Mayor Pro Tern Peters regarding the EMS Fair.
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Mayor Stover announced that Coppell High School Graduation will
be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 2:00 p.m at the University of North
Texas.
Mayor Stover reported on the history of Memorial Day.
Councilmember Peters congratulated the Fire Department on the
outstanding job they did on the EMS Fair.
Councilmember Suhy returned during the Council Committee reports.
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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 Tern
Peters.
Economic Development Committee Mayor Pro Tern
Peters and Councilmember Brancheau.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember
Brancheau.
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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.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Raines announced the Coppell High School Board
of Directors and slate of officers.
Councilmember York announced that the Senior Center would be
holding it's monthly potluck lunch Wednesday, May 26th and
invited everyone to attend.
Councilmember Peters updated everyone on the DRMC meeting
she attended on May 7th where the items discussed were the DART
2030 Transit System Plan Update. On May 24th she attended the
Regional Transit Initiative Midcourse Workshop where they
discussed an update from the Finance, Institutional and
Legislative Committees on air quality. TEX 21 held their regional
update in Dallas and Councilmember Peters reported on that
meeting. The Annual Partners in Mobility Presentation to the
Texas Transportation Committee will be held May 27th in Austin.
Councilmember Brancheau reported on the May 5th meeting he
attended where they discussed the Tree Ordinance and economic
development on the West side of Coppell.
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 Suhy reported that fund raising is going well this
year for the Senior Adult Services.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
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Necessary Action Resultinl/[ from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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There being no further business to come
was adjourned.
'Ka~.~W~ker~on, Deputy City Secretary
~the meeting
DoUglasS. St;~r, Mayor
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