CM 2005-12-13MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 2005
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, December 13, 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 (late arrival)
Tim Brancheau, Mayor Pro Tem
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
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 Pro Tem Brancheau called the meeting to order, determined that a
quorum was present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
{Closed to the Public)
e
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
Be
e
District opposition to a change of zoning request of
the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107.
The City of Coppell vs CB Parkway Business Center
6 et al in the County Court of Law #3.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding property West of Park and
South of Bethel Road.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau convened into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m.
as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover arrived during
the Executive Session and recessed the Executive Session at 6:30 p.m.
and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion rel/iardinl/[ Community WI-FI Status.
B. Discussion retlardintl West Sandy Lake Road Construction.
C. Discussion of Atlenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene ReE'ular Session.
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Councilmember York led those present in the invocation.
Pledtle of Alletliance.
Presentation of the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Denton
Creek Cub Scouts, Pack 857.
Presentation of a refund check by County Commissioner, Ken
Mayfield, and Road & Bridl/ie Supervisor, Don Kennedy.
Commissioner Mayfield and Don Kennedy, Dallas County Road & Bridge
Supervisor, presented the city with a refund check in the amount of
$54,247.80 from completed road projects.
Presentation hitlhlitlhtintl the City of Coppell's 50th Birthday
Celebration on October 29, 2005.
Brad Reid, Director of Parks & Recreation, made a video presentation to
the Council.
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Report by the Parks & Recreation Board.
Mark Tepper, Secretary of the Parks & Recreation Board, gave a report
on behalf of the Park Board and CRDC.
10.
Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizen appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
11.
Consider approval of the followinl/[ consent al/ienda items:
Consider approval of minutes:
November 3, 2005
November 8, 2005
November 17, 2005.
Consider approval of amendinl/[ and restatinl/[ the Tax
Abatement Al/ireement by and between the City of
Coppell, Texas Dui/fan LP and J.P. Morl/ian Chase Bank
dated December 14, 2004, and authorizinti the Mayor to
sitfn.
Consider approval of a proposal from Dallas County,
operatinl/[ under a previously approved City/County
Al/ireement, to repair and overlay the asphalt pavinl/[ in
the Northlake Woodlands Subdivision, Phase 6, and
portions of Phases 4 and 7, with Dallas County furnishinti
labor, materials and equipment to perform the work; and
authorizinti the City of Coppell to pay $83,813.23, as
budtieted in the IMF.
Consider approval of awardinti Bid/Contract # (~-1005-01
for Electrical Services in two parts: part one to Pat
Dillahey Electric for General Electrical Services; and part
two to Groves Electrical Service, Inc. for Ballfield
Lil/ihtinl/[ Services, as budl/ieted; and authorizinl/[ the City
Manatier to sitin.
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Consider approval for the purchase of two HVAC chillers
from Trane to replace the existing rooftop units at Town
Center, in the total amount of $58,683.00, as budgeted;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Fe
Consider approval of extending Bid/Contract #(~-0101-03
for the FY 2005-06 Sidewalk Repair Program to (~uantum
Contracting, Inc. in an amount of $100,000, as budgeted
in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund.
Consider approval to enter into a contract with Siemens
Building Technologies to install the HVAC chiller
equipment at Town Center in the amount of $59,825.00,
as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
He
Consider approval of extending Bid/Contract #(~-0402-01
for the FY 2005-06 Reinforced Concrete Pavement Repair
Program to Pavement Services Corporation in an amount
of $400,000, as budgeted in the Infrastructure
Maintenance Fund.
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City of
Coppell to enter into a Master Agreement governing local
transportation project advance funding agreements with
the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas
Department of Transportation; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
ae
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 5, Article 5-1, Sections
5-1-5{C) and {D), 5-1-10{B)and {F), 5-1-11{C), 5-1-12{A)and
{C), 5-1-13{A), 5-1-14, 5-1-15{A), and 5-1-17, and Article 5-
2, Section 5-2-1, to replace the term "Statement of Facts"
with "Reporter's Record" and the term "Transcript" with
"Clerk's Record", and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval to purchase one (1) Pierce Saber Heavy
Duty Rescue, to support the Fire Department trench
rescue program, off of the current HGAC contract
JDCABA from Martin Apparatus in the amount of
$325,000.00 with grant funds as delineated in Homeland
Security Grant Program {HSGP) Sub-Award Number: 2005
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HSGP - 16612, and authorizintl the City Manatler to
execute all appropriate documents.
Le
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
197R2-H, Old Coppell Townhomes, zonintl chantle from
PD-197R-H (Planned Development-197 Revised-Historic)
to PD-197R2-H (Planned Development-197 Revision 2-
Historic) to attach Detail Site Plans for Unit H (Lot 17,
Block A) and Unit I (Lot 6, Block B), to allow the
development of two sinl/ile-family homes, each on
approximately 0.10 of an acre of property alonE Mobley
Way, and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Me
Consider approval of a 3 year contract renewal with Clear
Technolol/iies for the continued lease and maintenance of
the C2 Citizen Relationship Manal/iement (CRM) software
application and associated hardware in the amount of
$99,434.00, as budtleted; and authorizintl the City
Manatler to sitln.
Item L was pulled for separate consideration.
Items A-K & M:
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I carrying Resolution 2005-1213.1, J carrying Ordinance No.
2005-1116, K and M. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Item L:
Councilmember Faught filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary on this item and left the dais at this time.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Item L. Mayor
Pro Tem Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
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Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Faught rejoined Council on the dais at this time.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desitlnation of a Reinvestment Zone
pursuant to Section 312201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone desil/ination to the property owned by The
Historic Coppell Properties, Inc., described as Lot1, Block I of
The Historic Coppell Properties Addition, 1.636 acres located
South of Bethel Road approximately 185 feet East of Coppell
Road.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 12:
The designation of a Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section 312201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation to the property owned by
The Historic Coppell Properties, Inc., described as Lotl, Block 1 of The
Historic Coppell Properties Addition, 1.636 acres located South of Bethel
Road approximately 185 feet East of Coppell Road;
and
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Item 13:
Ordinance No. 2005-1117 designating Historic Coppell Properties Inc.,
Reinvestment Zone No. 48, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider approval of an Ordinance desitlnatintl Historic Coppell
Properties Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 48, and authorizinl/[ the
Mayor to sitln.
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the desitlnation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone desil/ination is the property owned by
Majestic-Park West Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, a
Wisconsin corporation, described as Block 2, Lot 2R-2 of Park
West Commerce Center (16.800 acres) and located at the
northwest corner of Belt Line Road and Airline.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve:
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Item 14:
The designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is the property owned by
Majestic-Park West Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Wisconsin corporation,
described as Block 2, Lot 2R-2 of Park West Commerce Center (16.800
acres) and located at the northwest corner of Belt Line Road and Airline;
and
Item 15:
Ordinance No. 1118 designating Majestic Park West Partners L.P. and
the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Reinvestment Zone
No. 47, and authorizing the Mayor to sign;
and
Item 16:
Resolution No. 2005-1213.2 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell, Majestic Park West Partners LP and the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of an Ordinance desitlnatintl Majestic Park
West Partners L.P. and the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Reinvestment Zone No. 47, and authorizint[ the
Mayor to sitln.
This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
16.
Consider approval of a Resolution approvintl a Tax Abatement
Atireement between the City of Coppell, Majestic Park West
Partners LP and the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company, and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
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This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
17.
PUBLIC HEARING (continuation):
Consider approval of Case No. PD-103R2(CH), Lake Park
Addition, a City-initiated Public Hearing to consider amending
PD-103 (Planned Development-103) to increase the maximum
building height from one- to two-and-a-half-stories (35 feet) on
Lots 1-11, Block A, of the Lake Park Addition located alonE the
south side of Glen Lakes Drive (623 to 663 Glen Lakes Drive).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover advised that the Public Hearing remains open from the last
meeting and asked for those persons wishing to speak.
1. Gail Head, 623 Glen Lakes Drive, spoke in favor of the
proposal.
Mark Williamson, 659 Glen Lakes Drive, spoke against the
proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-103R2(CH), Lake Park Addition, a City-initiated
Public Hearing to consider amending PD-103 (Planned Development-103)
to increase the maximum building height from one- to two-and-a-half-
stories (35 feet) on Lots 1-11, Block A, of the Lake Park Addition located
along the south side of Glen Lakes Drive (623 to 663 Glen Lakes Drive).
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion failed 1-5 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau voting for the motion and Councilmembers
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting against
of the motion.
18.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1228R-C, Coppell Montessori
Academy, zoning change request from S-1228-C (Special Use
Permit-1228-Commercial} to S-1228R-C (Special Use Permit-
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1228 Revised-Commercial), to amend the Site Plan to allow the
construction of an approximate 240-square-foot Ereenhouse as
an ancillary use to the private school on 1.68 acres of property
located alonE the north side of Fitness Court, approximately
250-feet west of Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1228R-C, Coppell Montessori Academy, zoning change
request from S-1228-C (Special Use Permit-1228-Commercial) to S-
1228R-C (Special Use Permit-1228 Revised-Commercial), to amend the
Site Plan to allow the construction of an approximate 240-square-foot
greenhouse as an ancillary use to the private school on 1.68 acres of
property located along the north side of Fitness Court, approximately
250-feet west of Denton Tap Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) a variance from the Board of Adjustment is required to permit glass to
exceed 50 percent of the total area of any one fa6ade of a building;
and
2) additional comments may be generated upon detailed Engineering
review.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
19.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12, ZoninE,
of the Code of Ordinances, Sections 12-24-6.4 and 6.5,
reEardinE the deletion of the references to the establishment
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of an architectural review board and a merchants association
for all properties located in the Town Center district.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a
text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances,
Sections 12-24-6.4 and 6.5, regarding the deletion of the references to
the establishment of an architectural review board and a merchants
association for all properties located in the Town Center district.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
20.
Consider approval of the Dobecka Addition, Phase II, Lots
Block B, Minor Plat, to allow the platting of two residential lots
on 0.896 of an acre of property located at the southeast corner
of Sandy Lake Road and Dobecka Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Dobecka Addition, Phase II,
Lots l&2, Block B, Minor Plat, to allow the platting of two residential lots
on 0.896 of an acre of property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Dobecka Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) contact Larry Redick at (972) 323-8917 to discuss easement
requirements;
additional comments may be generated upon detailed Engineering
review;
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3) a Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to construction.
4) change "Block 2" to "Block B" on center of plat.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
21.
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lot 1,
Block 5, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of a
dock door and loadintl area, with a revised Landscape Plan, for
the northeast corner of the existint[ buildint[ on 14.28 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and
Airline Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Applicant, Jeff Zahniser & Allen Coronett, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau moved to approve the Park West Commerce
Center, Lot 1, Block 5, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the
construction of a dock door and loading area, with a revised
Landscape Plan, for the northeast corner of the existing building on
14.28 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road
and Airline Drive, subject to the following condition:
Approval of Option One (SP4.1), with the continuation of a
minimum of 330 linear feet of six-foot high Nellie R. Stevens Holly
to the west along Airline Drive
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
22.
Consider approval of the Beltline Trade Center, Lot 1, Block 2,
Site Plan, to allow the development of an approximate 23,336-
square-foot office/warehouse buildint[ on approximately three
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acres of property located alonE the north side of Beltline Road,
approximately 3,000 feet east of North Lake Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council on
Items 22 and 23.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve:
Item 22:
The Beltline Trade Center, Lot 1, Block 2, Site Plan, to allow the
development of an approximate 23,336-square-foot office/warehouse
building on approximately three acres of property located along the north
side of Beltline Road, approximately 3,000 feet east of North Lake Drive.
and
Item 23:
The Beltline Trade Center, Lot 1, Block 2, Minor Plat, to allow the
development of an approximate 23,336-square-foot office/warehouse
building on approximately three acres of property located along the
north side of Beltline Road, approximately 3,000 feet east of North Lake
Drive.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
23.
Consider approval of the Beltline Trade Center, Lot 1, Block 2,
Minor Plat, to allow the development of an approximate
23,336-square-foot office/warehouse buildinti on approximately
three acres of property located alont[ the north side of Beltline
Road, approximately 3,000 feet east of North Lake Drive.
This item was considered under Item 22. See Item 22 for minutes.
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24.
Consider approval of the West Sandy Lake Road Addition, Lot
1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of
a combination of decorative metal and chain link fencintl alontl
the northern, eastern and western property lines of 31.4 acres
of land located at 944 W. Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the West Sandy Lake Road
Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction
of a combination of decorative metal and chain link fencing along the
northern, eastern and western property lines of 31.4 acres of land
located at 944 W. Sandy Lake Road. Councilmember Peters seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Suhy and York voting
in favor of the motion.
Item 26 was considered next.
25. Consider approval of a plan of external areas close by or
contiguous to the City boundaries as a plannint[ element to the
Comprehensive Master Plan, as recommended by the Plannint[
Commission, actintl as a Citizen Advisory Committee to the
City Council.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, introduced Bruce Peshoff, Planning
Consultant, who made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a plan of external areas close
by or contiguous to the City boundaries as a planning element to the
Comprehensive Master Plan, as recommended by the Planning
Commission, acting as a Citizen Advisory Committee to the City Council.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
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with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
26.
Consider approval of awardint; Bid/Contract # Q-1105-01 to
Tiseo Pavint[ for the construction of the West Sandy Lake
Road, Phase I project, in an amount of $4,161,787 (base bid
$3,961,787 + potential bonus $200,000}, as provided for in CIP
funds; and authorizint; the City Manatier to sitin.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract # Q-
1105-01 to Tiseo Paving for the construction of the West Sandy Lake
Road, Phase 1 project, in an amount of $4,161,787 (base bid $3,961,787
+ potential bonus $200,000), as provided for in CIP funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Suhy
and York voting in favor of the motion.
A short recess was held after Item 26. Councilmember Tunnell arrived during
the break.
Item 25 was considered next.
27.
Consider approval of a an ordinance of the city of Coppell,
Texas, amendint[ the code of ordinances by amendint[ chapter
8, by addint; article 8-8, administrative adjudication of parkint;
violations; providint; for establishint; all municipal parkint;
violations to be a civil offense; providint[ for appointment of
hearint; officers, establishint; powers, functions and duties;
providint; for form of citation and service; providint; for
liability of owner and operator; providint; for answer and
adjudication by mail; providint; for hearint; for disposition and
failure to appear; providint[ for fines and enforcement;
providint; for impoundment and hearint;; providint; for appeal
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procedures; providinl/[ a repealinl/[ clause; providinl/[ a
severability clause; providinl/[ a savinl/is clause; and providinl/[
an effective date; and authorizinl/[ the Mayor to sil/in.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to deny an ordinance of the city of
Coppell, Texas, amending the code of ordinances by amending chapter 8,
by adding article 8-8, administrative adjudication of parking violations;
providing for establishing all municipal parking violations to be a civil
offense; providing for appointment of hearing officers, establishing
powers, functions and duties; providing for form of citation and service;
providing for liability of owner and operator; providing for answer and
adjudication by mail; providing for hearing for disposition and failure to
appear; providing for fines and enforcement; providing for impoundment
and hearing; providing for appeal procedures; providing a repealing
clause; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and
providing an effective date. Councilmember Peters 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.
28. Necessary action resultintl from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
29.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover rel/iardinl/[ Metroplex Mayors'
Meetinl/[.
B. Report by Councilmember Tunnell retlardintl NLC.
ao
Mayor Stover stated that he did not attend the Metroplex Mayors'
Meeting and there was nothing to report.
Bo
Councilmember Tunnell gave a report on her attendance at the
NLC. She stated that the meeting covered information about a
Homestead Constitution action on FEMA and HUD funding for
hurricane victims and that the state of Texas was not mentioned.
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Councilmember Tunnell also stated that she attended a second
session that covered the issue of Eminent Domain and the Killough
Decision and how that has impacted local governments. She stated
that the Legislative Counsel for NLC, David Parker, who is also the
lead representative on Eminent Domain, spoke at length about
how Killough unleashed an assault on local governments by the
media. Councilmember Tunnell outlined a number of specific
points that David Parker covered to ensure that local governments
are prepared for the repercussions of the Killough Decision.
The Executive Session was reconvened at this time.
EXF~UTIV~ SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of
the B~llingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 10:08 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session
at 10:23 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
30. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
come' ~* the City ouncil, the meeting
There being no further business to , ?,,,v,,x the City,or
was adjourned.
bo~t~ !s 'l~l.'~tover, Mayor
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