CM 2006-05-23
MINUTES OF MAY 23, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 23, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember (late arrival)
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores was absent from the meeting. Also present
were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball 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.; and
City of Dallas vs. Douglas Stover, et al in the 191
st
District Court.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Land sale East of Coppell Road and South of Bethel.
2.Land sale West of Coppell Road and South of Bethel.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:46 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.
B.Discussion regarding Registered Sex Offender Ordinance.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember York led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Swearing-in of Mayor and Councilmembers 2, 4 and 6.
Judge Marion Moseley swore in the following as a result of the May 13
election:
Mayor Doug Stover
Councilmember/Place 2 Jayne Peters
Councilmember/Place 3 Marsha Tunnell
Councilmember/Place 6 Marvin Franklin
8.Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section
3.05 of the Home Rule Charter.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau moved to appoint Billy Faught to serve as
Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Billy Faught, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
9.Presentation to and recognition of Councilmember Thom Suhy,
Mayor Stover presented a plaque to former Councilmember Suhy and
commended him for his work on City Council.
10.Swearing-in of new Fire Chief, Kevin Richardson.
Judge Marion Moseley swore in Fire Chief Kevin Richardson.
11.Presentation of plaque to the city of Coppell by the American
Cancer Society for their participation in the Relay for Life.
Mike Dunn and Bill Borowski, representing the American Cancer Society
Relay for Life, presented a plaque to Branda Snyder and Debbie Cravey,
representing the City of Coppell Relay for Life team.
12.Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Senator Florence
Shapiro for her work on school funding during the Special
Legislative Session, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation honoring
Senator Florence Shapiro for her work on school funding during the
Special Legislative Session, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of a proclamation congratulating Gregory
Kyle Sturch on his appointment to West Point, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Gregory Kyle Sturch.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve a proclamation congratulating
Gregory Kyle Sturch on his appointment to West Point, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
14.Consider approval of a proclamation naming June 9, 2006 as
Copperheads Appreciation Day, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to John Marston, Steve Pratt and Chris Sorrels with the
Copperheads.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve a proclamation naming June 9,
2006 as Copperheads Appreciation Day, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.Report by Park Board.
Presentation:
Victor Burke, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board, made the Board’s
semi-annual report to Council.
16.Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up for Citizens’ Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
17.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: May 9, 2006.
B.Consider approval of a grant application between the
Coppell Independent School District, the Coppell
Education Development Corporation and the city of
Coppell in the amount of $200,500.00 and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
C.Consider approval of a grant application between the
Coppell Independent School District, the Coppell
Education Development Corporation and the city of
Coppell in the amount of $126,000.00 and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
D.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the use of
Community Development Block Grant funds from FY
2006 in the amount of $59,284 for the installation of
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Americans with Disabilities Act compliant automatic
doors at the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center and
the William T. Cozby Public Library, and for the
completion of the FY 2005 funded project - Samuel
Boulevard Curb Ramps (SW 05-01), and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the necessary documents for
such funds; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider Approval of a Resolution suspending the
proposal by Atmos Energy Corporation to implement
interim GRIP rate adjustments, providing for notice
hereof to said company, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D carrying Resolution No. 2006-0523.1 and E carrying Resolution No.
2006-0523.2. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
18.Consider approval of a Resolution Canvassing Election Returns
for the May 13, 2006 Bond Election; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
City Attorney Robert Hager read the Resolution of Canvass of the Bond
Election held on May 13 showing the following results:
For 2,375
Against 420
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2006-0523.3
Canvassing Election Returns for the May 13, 2006 Bond Election; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Faught seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting
in favor of the motion.
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19.Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract # Q-0306-01 to
Roadway Solutions, Inc., for the installation of Traffic Signals
at A) Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard and B)
MacArthur Boulevard and Bethel School Road, in an amount of
$298,042 as provided for in Infrastructure Maintenance (IMF)
funds and in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract #
Q-0306-01 to Roadway Solutions, Inc., for the installation of Traffic
Signals at A) Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard and B) MacArthur
Boulevard and Bethel School Road, in an amount of $298,042 as
provided for in Infrastructure Maintenance (IMF) funds and in Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) funds; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
20.Consider approval of awarding bid No. Q-0306-02, for the
installation of the Wagon Wheel Park South Parking Lot, to
JRJ Paving LP, in the amount of $371,200.00, and authorizing
the President of the CRDC and the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve bid No. Q-0306-02, for the
installation of the Wagon Wheel Park South Parking Lot, to JRJ Paving
LP, in the amount of $371,200.00, and authorizing the President of the
CRDC and the City Manager to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
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Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting
in favor of the motion.
21.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
22.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Councilmember Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Councilmember Faught.
C.Coppell Seniors – Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmember Peters.
D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember
Peters.
E.Economic Development Committee - Councilmember
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 -
L.North Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
M.Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Faught.
A.Councilmember Tunnell announced that the last day of school for
st
LISD and CFBISD is May 25, 2006 and the 1 day of school is
August 14.
B.Councilmember Faught reported that CISD is very happy that the
bond passed and that the elected officers are the same as last year.
Their last day of school is May 24, 2006.
C.There was nothing to report on this item.
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D.
Councilmember Peters elected to report on both this item and item
#L together. The North Texas Commission is sponsoring the
Partners in Mobility Conference in Austin.
E.
Councilmember York deferred to Councilmember Peters who
attended the CEDC meeting in his absence.
F.
Councilmember Tunnell reported that the Hospital Authority is
counting down to the deadline to decide on an operator covered by
the authority.
G.
There was nothing to report on this item.
H.
There was nothing to report on this item.
I.
There was nothing to report on this item.
J.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that the NTCOG Annual
Assembly, luncheon and half-day Mayor and Councilmember
Workshop on Planning and Legal will take place on June 5, 2006
at the Arlington Hilton.
K.
There was nothing to report on this item.
L.
See Item #0.
M.
Councilmember Faught announced that all present were invited to
attend the FundraiserjReception at the Brookhaven Country Club
on June 15, 2006, for Senior Adult Services.
23. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business p"co
was adjourned. ~
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