CM 2005-08-23MINUTES OF AUGUST 23~ 2005
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, August 23, 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
Tim Brancheau, Mayor Pro Tem
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember (late arrival)
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.
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Call to order.
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived during Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session pursuant to:
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
Be
with City Attorney.
1. The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of
the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107.
Section 551.087 - Texas Government Code -Deliberation
regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
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1. Discuss and deliberate proposed offer(s) of incentive
for two business prospects that seek to locate in the
City of Coppell.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Sale of land south of Bethel Road and east of
Freeport Parkway.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Item 2B was discussed at this time.
Mayor Stover recessed the Executive Session at 6:24 p.m. and opened
the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Review of Impact Fee Ordinance.
B. Discussion regarding sound wall at the Library.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Items 3A and 3C were discussed at this time. The Work Session was
recessed at this time.
Council recessed the meeting at this time to attend the Memorial Service for
former Councilmember John Nelson.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no
Council action is required or permitted.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene ReE'ular Session.
Council reconvened at this time.
(Open to the Public)
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Invocation.
Councilmember Bill York led those present in the Invocation.
Pledtie of Alletiiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens' Appearances.
Kailiang Jia, 566 Shadowcrest Lane, invited everyone to a charity concert
to benefit orphans in China.
David Kang, 2854 Hilldale Drive, spoke regarding China persecuting
bilingual persons.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the followint[ consent atienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: August 9, 2005.
Consider approval of resolution authorizint; the City of
Coppell to enter into Amendment 01 to an Interlocal
Cooperation Atireement for Operation and Maintenance of
Traffic Sitinals between Texas Department of
Transportation, the City of Irvint; and the City of Coppell
as approved by City Council on June 26, 2001 to include
maintenance of the proposed traffic sitinal at Freeport
Parkway and IH 635; and authorizint; the City Manatier to
execute all necessary documents associated with the
amendment; and authorizint; the Mayor to sitin.
Consider approval of awardint; Bid # Q-0705-01 for the
purchase of water meters in the followint[ manner: Series
#100 to Master Meter, Inc., Series #400 to Badtier Meter,
Inc., and Series #300 and #500 to American Utility
Solutions Co., in a combined total of $169,894.40; as
budtieted.
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Consider accepting the resignation of Bruce Akerly from
the Parks and Recreation Board, term to expire October
2006.
Consider accepting the resignation of Shelia Bester from
the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, term to expire
October 2006.
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Consider accepting the resignation of Patricia Nash from
the American Red Cross, term to expire October 2006.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Resolution No. 2005-0823.1, C, D, E and F. Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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 Suhy moved to approve Ordinance No. 2005-1106
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 Faught seconded the
motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and
York voting in favor of the motion.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment
2006 Municipal Budget.
concerning the Proposed
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Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember
Suhy seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment
2006 tax rate of 0.6486.
concerninl/[ the proposed
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Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember
Tunnell seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Consider appointment to fill the unexpired term of Matt Hall
on the Economic Development Foundation, term to expire July
2006.
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Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to appoint Marvin Franklin to fill the
unexpired term of Matt Hall on the Economic Development Foundation,
term to expire July 2006. Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau seconded the
motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and
York voting in favor of the motion.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider the amendment of.' Land Use Assumptions; the
Capital Improvement Plan for Water, Wastewater and Roadway
Facilities; and to consider the imposition of Water, Wastewater
and Roadway Impact Fees.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
amendment of Land Use Assumptions; the Capital Improvement Plan for
Water, Wastewater and Roadway Facilities; and to consider the
imposition of Water, Wastewater and Roadway Impact Fees. Mayor Pro
Tem Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.
City Manager's Report.
A. Update on the status of City of Coppell vs. 300 W. Sandy
Lake Road.
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Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council on the status of the City
of Coppell vs. 300 W. Sandy Lake Road lawsuit.
15.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover
regarding the September 10,
2005 half-cent sales tax election.
Report by Mayor Stover rel/iardinl/[ Conl/iressman Kenny
Marchant's Town Hall meetinl/[.
Report by Mayor Stover re~arding the August 24, 2005
Chamber Luncheon announcement.
Report by Mayor Stover re~ardin~ DFW Airport Board.
Report by Mayor Stover rel/iardinl/[ the special recol/inition
event at the September 2, 2005 Coppell Hil/ih School
football l/lame.
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Mayor Stover reminded everyone to vote in the September 10, 2005
half-cent sales tax election.
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Mayor Stover reported on Congressman Kenny Marchant's Town
Hall Meeting that was held on Saturday, August 13, 2005.
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Mayor Stover announced that the Chamber of Commerce luncheon
will start at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2005. The
speakers for the meeting are Senator Florence Shapiro,
Representative Linda Harper Brown and Senator Chris Harris.
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Mayor Stover thanked Councilmember Peters for her service on the
DFW Airport Board.
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Mayor Stover announced that at an upcoming Coppell High School
football game there will be special recognition for a former Coppell
High School graduate who was a football captain and soldier in
Iraq.
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Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollt on / Farmers Branch
ISD/Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Tunnell.
Coppell ISD - Councilmembers Faul/iht and Suhy.
Coppell Seniors - Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmember Peters.
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Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember
Peters.
Economic Development Committee Councilmembers
Suhy and York.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Metrocrest Medical Foundation Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores.
Metrocrest Medical Services - Councilmember Hinojosa-
Flores.
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember
Brancheau.
North Texas Council of Governments Councilmember
Tunnell.
NTCOG / Regional Emergency Management
Councilmember Suhy
North Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Faught.
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember Faught made the following announcements:
School has started in Coppell Independent School District with
over 10,000 students (approximately 4,700 in elementary
school, approximately 2,400 in middle school and almost 3,000
at the high school).
2) The first Coppell High School football game will be Friday,
August 26th against Jesuit.
3) There will be a Founder's Day annual event at The Plaza prior to
the August 26th game at 6:30 p.m.
4) On August 31st the students will have an early release by noon.
School Board elections will be held on November 8, 2005 and
interested candidates may pick up packets from the Coppell
Independent School District Administration Building from
August 23, 2005 through September 2, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
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Mayor Stover announced that the Freshman and Junior Varsity
teams will play Jesuit on Thursday, August 25th. He also
announced that Friday, August 26th is the Lariette Spaghetti
Dinner.
Councilmember Suhy announced that Coppell Youth Leadership
orientation would be held on Monday, August 29th.
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau announced that the Coppell Seniors
will hold their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, August 24, 2005.
He also asked everyone to keep Chic Welsh in your prayers due to
some health issues.
Councilmember Peters announced that she, Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau, City Manager Witt and Director of Engineering Griffin
attended the Irving Transportation Summit that was held the
second week in August. The Super Conductor grand ribbon
cutting ceremony will be held on September 8, 2005.
Councilmember York stated that the updates he had to discuss
were discussed during Executive Session earlier in the meeting
tonight.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that they have narrowed their
choice for Hospital Operators.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reminded everyone that the
Metrocrest Medical Foundation Annual Gala will be held on
October 1, 2005.
There was nothing to report on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau stated that he was not able to attend
the meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2005 that was the final
meeting for the outgoing board members.
Mayor Stover thanked Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau for attending an
event honoring Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda Luswata of
Buganda and presenting a key to the City on August 30, 2005 that
he is unable 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.
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Councilmember Faught reported that Senior Adult Services has
received a grant from Geico. They are also in the process of
planning their Annual Golf Tournament to be held in October.
There was nothing to report on this item.
The Work Session was reconvened at this time.
WORK SESSION {RECONVENED}
(Open to the Public)
Reconvene Work Session
A. Presentation and discussion
Concept.
of the Town Center Plaza
Item A was postponed at this time. Item 3B was discussed at this time.
The Executive Session was reconvened at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION {RECONVENED}
(Closed to the Public)
Reconvene Executive Session pursuant to:
A. Section 551.074, Texas Government
Matters.
1. City Manager Evaluation.
Code
- Personnel
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 10:07 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Items 2A and 2C were discussed at this
time. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 12:10 a.m. and
opened the Regular Session.
17.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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-- 18, Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Peters announced that Mr. Witt will receive the 3.6 ECI
adjustment that all staff will receive and she moved to bring Mr. Witt's
Deferred Compensation up to $10,000 per year which will bring his base
salary up to $158,068. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor
of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned. ~_~... i~./.
Dou-~as N. ~t~'ver, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby B~ City Secretary
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