CM 2004-09-28MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28~ 2004
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 28, 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
Diana Raines, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, 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 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 Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Report by David Castillo on Youth Activities.
B. Discussion of Regional Transit Initiative.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
ATRIUM FROM 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Councilmember Bill York led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Consider approval of amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
2, Article 2-1, Section 2-1-1 to provide for an increase in the
number of members to the Library Board from seven reExflar
members to eight reExflar members; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 2-1, Section 2-1-1 to provide for an increase
in the number of members to the Library Board from seven regular
members to eight regular members; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider appointment to fill a two-year ReE'ular term to the
Library Board, term to expire October, 2006.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Thomas Trahan to fill a two-
year Regular term to the Library Board, term to expire October, 2006.
Mayor Pro Tem Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
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Action:
Mayor Stover swore in all new members who were present.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
October 3-9, 9.004 as Fire Prevention Week, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a Proclamation naming the
week of October 3-9, 2004 as Fire Prevention Week, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion, the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Lisa Cunov, Chairman, made the Committee's annual report.
10.
Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 14, 2004.
Consider approval of a grant from the Coppell Education
Development Corporation to the Carrollton-Farmers
Branch Independent School District in the amount of
$44,000.00 for Literacy; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
Consider approval of a grant from the Coppell Education
Development Corporation to the Carrollton-Farmers
Branch Independent School District in the amount of
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$31,200.00 for technology instructor; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3
Parking, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for
the City of Coppell to prohibit stopping, standing or
parking a vehicle at all times, on both sides of Lakeshore
Drive from its point of intersection with Wrangler Drive
south and eastward to its point of intersection with Belt
Line Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of renewing the service agreement with
Motorola, Inc. for the maintenance of all city radios and
the communication network in the amount of
$53,603.76; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval for the purchase of one (1) 2005 year-
model Ford F250 pick-up truck from Philpott Motors
through a cooperative agreement with H-GAC Bid No.
VEl0-03 for the amount not to exceed $33,937.40 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign all required
documents relative to the purchase.
Consider approval of a Resolution approving the terms
and conditions of refinancing a Lease Purchase
Agreement with Koch Financial Corporation for fire
apparatus; authorizing the Mayor to sign and authorizing
the City Manager to sign appropriate documents.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D carrying Ordinance No. 2004-1087, E, F and G carrying Resolution
2004-0928.1. Councilmember York seconded the motion, the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of the Annual Corporate Budget for the
Coppell Education Development Corporation.
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Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve the Annual Corporate Budget for
the Coppell Education Development Corporation. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and
York voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider approval to award Bid (~-0904-01 GM Hybrid Silverado
Truck for the purchase of three {3} Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hybrid Trucks through Caldwell Country Chevrolet not to
exceed $66,528.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign
all required documents relative to the purchase.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve awarding Bid Q-0904-01 GM
Hybrid Silverado Truck for the purchase of three (3) Chevrolet Silverado
1500 Hybrid Trucks through Caldwell Country Chevrolet not to exceed
$66,528.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign all required
documents relative to the purchase. Councilmember Brancheau
seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, 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. Update on Regional Transit Initiative.
There was nothing to report on this item.
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16.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover
Lel/iislative Meetinl/[.
B. Report by Mayor Stover
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Mayor Stover reported on the meeting he, Councilmember Peters
and City Manager Witt attended with Senator Shapiro on
Legislative Issues. The items discussed were car burglaries, the
Move Over Law, the municipal tax cap, alcohol zoning, red light
monitoring, firearms in municipal facilities, speed limits and
school funding.
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Mayor Stover announced that the Homecoming Parade would be
held October 7th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
17.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD -
Mayor
Pro Tern Raines.
Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tern Raines and Councilmember
Suhy.
Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
Dallas Rel/iional Mobility Coalition
Peters.
Economic Development Committee
Faul/iht and Tunnell.
- Councilmember
Councilmembers
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Councilmember
Metrocrest Medical Foundation
Brancheau
Metrocrest Social Service Center
Brancheau.
North Texas Council of Governments
Tunnell.
- Councilmember
Councilmember
NTCOG / Rel/iional Em erl/ien cy Manal/iement
Councilmember Suhy
North Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Faul/iht.
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
FauEht.
Trinity River Common Vision Commission
Councilmember Faught.
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Trinity Trail Advisory Commission Mayor Pro Tern
Raines.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Raines reported that the Coppell Independent
School District is preparing for a Supreme Court lawsuit, the
budget and how the proposed new apartment housing will effect
the school.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember Peters reported that the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition has requested that the member cities provide input into
the Regional Transit Initiative. The Coalition will meet this Friday
with the Tarrant County Transportation Coalition. The City of
Piano approved the 121 Memorandum of Understanding and the
City of Frisco will consider it at their next meeting.
Councilmember Tunnell reported that the Economic Development
Committee has enthusiastically embraced the Strategic Plan and
will be proceeding with the Plan.
Councilmember Tunnell stated that Bill Rohloff attended the last
Metrocrest Hospital Authority meeting and he may be asked to
serve on the Strategic Planning Sub Committee.
Councilmember Brancheau reported on the September 14th
Metrocrest Medical Foundation meeting he attended. The
Foundation will be holding a "Gala at the Gallery" fundraiser.
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 Faught reported on the September 14th Senior
Adult Services meeting he attended. This was the final meeting for
Fiscal Year 2004. Some upcoming events are the annual golf
tournament to be held on October lath, YOU and Your Aging Parent
Conference on October 30th at the First United Methodist Church
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in Coppell, and "The Bookworm Bash" to be held November 5 - 7th.
New board members were appointed at this meeting.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
There was nothing to report on this item.
The Work Session was reconvened at this time.
WORK SESSION {RECONVENED}
(Open to the Public)
Item 14 was considered at this time. Please see Item 14 for minutes.
Item 15 was considered at this time. Please see Item 15 for minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
18.
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Code Enforcement at 300 W. Sandy Lake Road.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Real Property.
1. Consider a request to sell land West of Coppell Road,
East of Hammond and South of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:03 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
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19. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to authorize the City Attorney to file
appropriate legal proceedings to obtain code enforcement at 300 W.
Sandy Lake Road, Coppell, TX. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnel1, Faught, Suhy and York
voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come[before\th~meeting
was adjourned. ~~
]~o~g] N. Steer, Mayor
ATTEST:
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