CM 2006-03-28
MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, March 28, 2006, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember (early departure)
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball, Deputy
City Secretary Martha Fahlund and City Attorney Robert Hager.
1. 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)
2.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 Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107 and City of Coppell
vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the
County Court at Law No. 3, and CB Parkway
Business Center et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Discussion regarding Heatley-Moist property.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
Economic Development Prospect on the west side of
1.
Coppell.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive Session at 6:57
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee
and the Park Board.
B.Discussion regarding Council Retreat and Citizen
Summit.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Councilmember Suhy departed after the Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Monsignor Leon Duesman of St. Ann Catholic Church led those present
in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation of the 2005 Achievement of Excellence in
Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors
Association.
Mayor Stover presented a plaque for Achievement in Excellence to Kathy
Edwards, Library Director, who spoke regarding the award.
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8.Recognition of the City of Coppell as a GOLD WELCOA Well
Workplace.
Dee Beasley of Brinson Benefits presented the GOLD WELCOA Award to
Wellness Committee members present.
9.Recognition of Coppell Firefighters who assisted in the West
Texas fires during the week of March 13, 2006.
Mayor Stover recognized firefighters who were dispatched to West Texas.
John Glover, Interim Fire Chief spoke regarding their work there.
10.Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 2006 as
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Tiffany Choate from the Denton County Friends of the Family.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve the Proclamation
naming April 2006 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and York
voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider approval of a proclamation naming April “Coppell
Sight Month,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Margaret Bryan and local members of the Lions Club.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to proclaim the month of April 2006 as
"Coppell Sight Month” and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro
Tem Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
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12.Consider approval of a proclamation naming March, 2006 as
“Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,” and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to representatives of the Cancer Society.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau moved toapprove a proclamation naming
March, 2006 as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,” 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, Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the
motion.
13.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming April 1 as
st
“Clean Coppell Earthfest 2006,” and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to John Dobson from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a Proclamation naming April
st
1 as “Clean Coppell Earthfest 2006,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Committeemember John Dobson made the report to Council.
15.Presentation by Youth Advisory Committee.
Member, Brady Emerson made the presentation and was joined by fellow
members, Brittany Green and Kylie Lynch.
16.Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up for Citizens’ Appearances.
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CONSENT AGENDA
17.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: March 9, 2006.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell,
Texas, amending Resolution No. 2006-0228.3, Ordering
the General and Special Election for May 13, 2006, by
providing for Early Voting by Personal Appearance at
Mobile Voting Locations, dates and times and amending
the Address for Ballots by Mail; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to
meter testing fees, roll off container fees, the Coppell
City Code (Building) fees, fire prevention fees, general
fees, special event fees and the solid waste collection
fees, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the
execution of the Gas Standing Steering Committee
Participation Agreement, and authorizing its execution by
the City Manager; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Resolution.
E.Consider approval of the Annual Standards of Care for
Day Camp Programs and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement to
GreenPlay, LLC, for consulting services to prepare a Parks
and Recreation Master Plan, in the amount of
$74,925.00, as budgeted, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
G.Consider approval of awarding bid No. Q-0206-01 for the
installation of the Wagon Wheel Park Drainage Outfall
Structure, to Vortex Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$109,443.00, and authorizing the President of the CRDC
and the City Manager to sign.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Resolution No. 2006-0328.1, C carrying Resolution No.
2006-0328.2, D carrying Resolution No. 2006-0328.3, E, F and G.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
18.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2005-1106,
the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2005 through September
30, 2006, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Director of Finance, Jennifer Armstrong, made a Presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve anOrdinance of the City of
Coppell, Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2005-1106,
the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006,
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, Tunnell, Faught and York
voting in favor of the motion.
19.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas,
approving the formation of the Coppell Local Government
Corporation; authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a Presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Resolution of the City of
Coppell, Texas, approving the formation of the Coppell Local Government
Corporation; authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
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Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
20.A. Consider approval of resignation of Lori Pierson from the
Library Board; and
B.Consider approval of appointment of a member to fill the
vacant unexpired Regular term on the Library Board;
term to expire October 2006.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the resignation of Lori Pierson
from the Library Board; and consider approval of appointment of
Alternate, Wendy Dunn to fill the vacant unexpired Regular term on the
Library Board; term to expire October 2006. Councilmember Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
21.A. Consider approval of resignation of David Goodner from
the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee; and
B.Consider approval of appointment of a member to fill the
vacant unexpired Regular term on the Keep Coppell
Beautiful Committee, term to expire October 2007.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the resignation of David
Goodner from theKeep Coppell Beautiful Committee; and consider
approval of appointment of Joyce Whitbread to fill the vacant unexpired
Regular term on the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee; term to expire
October 2007. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
22.Consider approval of a Clean Fleet Vehicle ordinance as
requested by the North Central Texas Council of Government
to remain eligible for future funding of various types of
projects by the North Central Texas Council of Government;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Director of Engineering, Ken Griffin, made a Presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Clean Fleet Vehicle ordinance
as requested by the North Central Texas Council of Government to
remain eligible for future funding of various types of projects by the
North Central Texas Council of Government; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the
motion.
23.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
This item moved to follow the second Executive Session after Item #25.
24.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding May 13 Election.
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B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding lunch with Jim
Jackson.
A.Mayor Stover reported on the specifics of the election
concerning mobile voting, early voting and voting by mail
during the Consent items.
B.Mayor Stover reported on meeting with State Representative
Jim Jackson, including City Manager Jim Witt and mayors
and city managers of Addison, Carrollton and Farmers
Branch.
25.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Councilmember Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Councilmembers Faught and Suhy.
C.Coppell Seniors – Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmember Peters.
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D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember
Peters.
E.Economic Development Committee - Councilmembers
Suhy and York.
F.Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
G.Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores.
H.Metrocrest Medical Services – Councilmember Hinojosa-
Flores.
I.Metrocrest Social Service Center – Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau.
J.North Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember
Tunnell.
K.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management -
Councilmember Suhy
L.North Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
M.Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Faught.
A.Councilmember Tunnell reported that there is a candidate
forum on April 26, 2006, at 6:30pm at the Irving City Hall
featuring candidates for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch
School Board. April 13 is a make-up day for school but
students will still have the 14 off. April is Health Fair Month
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for CFBISD and LISD.
B.Councilmember Faught reported on Coppell ISD. The 3 and
rd
4 grade TAKS Test results are in and CISD was one of two of
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enrollment >10,000 students to reach the rate of Excellent.
CISD had a job fair last weekend and there were over 500
attendees.
C.Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau reported on attending the Pot
Luck Dinner last week and that the next one will be on the
26 of April. He added that the 25 will be a Meet Your
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Candidates gathering at the Senior Center at 11am (after
lunch) and all candidates were encouraged to attend.
D.Councilmember Peters reported on the Dallas Regional
Mobility Commission. The Regional Transportation Council
has been holding several public meetings regarding tolling
policies for the region.
E.There was nothing to report on this item.
F.There was nothing to report on this item.
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G.Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported on Metrocrest
Medical Foundation and that several grants were available to
agencies that serve Coppell residents. Clarification was given
as to the distinction between the two agencies, Metrocrest
Medical and Metrocrest Medical are not
FoundationServices
associated with one another. MMF funds agencies such as
Metrocrest Medical Services but is not affiliated with them.
H.There was nothing to report on this item.
I.Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau reported that along with
Councilmember Peters, Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores, Matt
Steer and Mindi Hurley, they attended the Metrocrest Social
Services Breakfast in which the City of Coppell was an
honoree.
J.There was nothing to report on this item.
K.There was nothing to report on this item.
L.There was nothing to report on this item.
M.Councilmember Faught read out loud the invitation to attend
the Senior Adult Services Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
on April 8, 2006, at 12 noon.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
26.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 Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107 and City of Coppell
vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the
County Court at Law No. 3, and CB Parkway
Business Center et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Stover re-convened into Executive Session at 8:51 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 8:56
p.m. and re-opened the Work Session.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
B. Discussion regarding Council Retreat and Citizen
Summit.
27. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
28. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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