CM 2005-04-26MINUTES OF APRIL 26~ 2005
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 26, 2005, 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.
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 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. City of Coppell's opposition to zoning application in
the City of Dallas, Z045-107,
Development.
2. City of Coppell vs. Barney Barnett, et al.
3. Agreement for Development of Airport property in
the City of Coppell.
Northlake
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article and discussed Items 1 and 3. Mayor
Stover recessed the Executive Session at 5:57 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A.
Presentation by City Engineer regarding traffic Iight
timing.
Coppell Baseball Association Annual Report.
Discussion regarding possible dates to canvass the results
of the May 7th Municipal Election.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjourn Work Session.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no
Council action is required or permitted.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene ReEular Session.
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Bishop Greg Brassfield of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints led
those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 29, 2005 as
Arbor Day and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming April 29,
2005 as Arbor Day and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of May
2-8, 2005 as Public Service Recognition Week, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve, a proclamation naming the
week of May 2-8, 2005 as Public Service Recognition Week, 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 approval of a proclamation naming Wednesday, April
27 as National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Allana Lamberth, Administrative Technician.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation naming
Wednesday, April 27 as National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Suhy 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.
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10.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of May
1-7, 2005 as Municipal Clerks' Week, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Kathy Wilkerson, Deputy City Secretary.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Raines moved to approve a proclamation naming the
week of May 1-7, 2005 as Municipal Clerks' Week, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. 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.
11.
Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak on this item.
12.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 12, 2005.
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Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #(~-0305-01
to Whitewater Construction, Inc. for the construction of
the Oakcrest Drainage project in an amount of $84,407,
as provided for in CIP funds; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
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Consider approval of awarding a contract to Uretek USA,
Inc. for the construction of the annual street repair/mud
jacking program through the City of Piano's Interlocal
Purchasing Agreement, in an amount of $50,000, as
provided for in the Infrastructure Maintenance fund.
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Consider approval to award RFP-#O080 Construction
Manager at Risk for the public safety building to Harrison,
Walker & Harper, LP and authorizing the City Manager to
sign all required documents relative to the purchase.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve Items A, B, C and D.
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 of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2004-1082,
the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2004 through September
30, 2005, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2005-1097
approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2004-1082, the budget for
Fiscal Year October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive input on possible projects for a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) from Dallas County.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
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Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing on possible
projects for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from Dallas
County. Councilmember Suhy 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.
15.
Consider approval to purchase time and attendance software
from Ceridian for an amount not to exceed $19.4,639.00, and
authorizint; the City Manatier to sitin.
Presentation:
Vivyon Bowman, Director of Administration and Human Resources,
made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the purchase of time and
attendance software from Ceridian for an amount not to exceed
$124,639.00, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. 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.
16. Consider callint[ a Special Council Meetint[ to canvass the
results of the May 7, 2005 Municipal Election.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to call a Special Council Meeting to canvass
the results of the May 7, 2005 Municipal Election on May 16, 2005 at
7:00 a.m. 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.
17.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
18.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover
regarding May 5th Prayer
Breakfast.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding April 30th Relay for
Life.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding May 7th Election.
Report by Councilmember Brancheau regarding CHS Boys
Soccer Team and the State playoffs.
Report by Councilmember Suhy regarding Coppell Youth
Leadership.
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Mayor Stover discussed the upcoming Prayer Breakfast and
National Prayer Observance that will be held at Town Center from
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
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Mayor Stover invited anyone in the community to contribute to, or
participate, in the Relay for Life that will be held on April 30th and
discussed the events scheduled during the Relay.
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Mayor Stover announced that the Municipal Election will be held
on May 7th and Early Voting is now being held.
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Councilmember Brancheau reported on the CJS Boys Soccer Team
and the State playoffs they attended in Austin.
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Councilmember Suhy announced that the 2004-2005 Coppell
Youth Leadership would hold its graduation at the Chamber of
Commerce luncheon on April 25, 2005. He also reported on the
Junior/Senior Prom that the Coppell Youth Leadership sponsored
for the seniors in Coppell.
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19.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville 1SD -
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Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmember
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Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
Dallas Rel/iional Mobility Coalition
Peters.
Economic Development Committee
Faul/iht and Tunnell.
- Councilmember
Councilmembers
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnel1.
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 Fautlht.
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
Fautlht.
Trinity River Common Vision Commission
Councilmember Faul/iht.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission Mayor Pro Tem
Raines.
A. There was nothing to report on this item.
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Mayor Pro Tem Raines announced that the Coppell lSD had
received a waiver for their calendar approval, allowing them to
start school early on August 15, 2005.
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Councilmember York announced that he had attended the funeral
for a long-term resident of Coppell, Bobbie Lou Anderson.
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Councilmember Peters reported on the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition meeting she attended. The main items of discussion
were the Regional Rail Initiative that will not be considered this
Legislative Session; the suggestion that cities can join DART at
1/2¢ for just commuter rail only and the fact that a lot of cities are
capped out on their taxing ability; the gas tax indexing issue is
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probably dead in the Legislative Session; and Collin County and
the cities along 121 from the Dallas North Tollway to McKinney are
studying the possibility of tolling that section of 121.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on the April Economic
Development Committee meeting she attended. The main items of
discussion were: the new Economic Development Coordinator,
Mindi Hurley, was introduced to the Committee; and the
Committee will be concentrating on the Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on the Metrocrest Hospital
Authority meeting she attended. She stated the Authority has
requested RFP's for an operator for the their hospitals.
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 Peters announced that the North Texas
Commission is sponsoring the Grand Opening of the new Skylink
system at DFW Airport on May 4, 2005.
Councilmember Faught reported on the Senior Adult Services
meeting he attended. The main items of discussion were that
GEICO Insurance, a major contributor to Senior Adult Services,
would donate approximately $75,000 to the Senior Adult Services
for a new van; and Peggy Sham will be leaving the organization due
to other commitments.
There was nothing to report on this item.
The Executive Session was reconvened at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
2. City of Coppell vs. Barney Barnett, et al.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:22 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 8:32 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
20. l~ece~ary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary on this item.
There being no further business to come ~re the CitT.~Council,
was adjourned.
Do~as~I. ~Stover,~Mayor
the meeting
ATTEST:
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