CM 2006-06-27
MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 27, 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
Billy Faught, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember (late arrival)
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
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
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District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
Councilmember Peters arrived just prior to the convening of Executive
Session.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:24 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Fence Ordinance.
B. Presentation by Coppell PD on underage drinking
strategy.
C. Review FY’07 Council Goals and associated staff work
plan.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Invocation.
7. Annual update by Judge Marian Moseley regarding the Coppell
Municipal Court.
Judge Marian Moseley made a presentation to Council giving her annual
report on the State of the Court.
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8. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak on this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 13, 2006.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution supporting the North
Central Texas Council of Governments’ regional policy
position regarding the proposed Trans-Texas Corridor,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution denying the request by
Atmos Energy Corporation to increase gas utility rates
within the City of Coppell, providing for notice hereof to
said company, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance denying the request by
Atmos Energy Corporation to implement an annual gas
reliability infrastructure program rate increase for the
third consecutive year, providing for notice hereof to said
company, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of entering into a supplemental
agreement with TXU Electric Delivery Company for street
lighting services on East Sandy Lake Road, from Kimbel
Kourt to the east city limit line, in an amount of
$59,972.96 as provided for in CIP funds; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
F. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of
a project funds application with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for a regional solid waste
management local project, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Resolution No. 2006-0627.1, C carrying Resolution No. 2006-
0627.2, D carrying Ordinance No. 2006-1127, E and F carrying
Resolution No. 2006-0627.3. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin
and York voting in favor of the motion.
10. Consider and authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute
a purchase and sale agreement, and any other necessary
agreements and instruments related thereto, and the Mayor is
authorized to execute the appropriate conveyance for the
transfer of Lot 1, Black A of the Crescent Addition,
approximately 2.1898 acres of land, to the Coppell Economic
Development Foundation, acting as an independent
foundation, for the resale of such property to Coppell Hard
Eight, Ltd. for the construction of a restaurant.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to authorize City Manager to negotiate and
execute a purchase and sale agreement, and any other necessary
agreements and instruments related thereto, and the Mayor is authorized
to execute the appropriate conveyance for the transfer of Lot 1, Black A
of the Crescent Addition, approximately 2.1898 acres of land, to the
Coppell Economic Development Foundation, acting as an independent
foundation, for the resale of such property to Coppell Hard Eight, Ltd. for
the construction of a restaurant. Mayor Pro Tem Faught seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin
and York voting in favor of the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of 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
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Reinvestment Zone designation is the property described as
Lot 1, Block A of Crescent Addition (2.1898 acres), located at
the southeast corner of Freeport Pkwy and Bethel Rd, Coppell,
Texas.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
the Council.
Chad Decker, representing the Hard Eight, addressed Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve 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 described
as Lot 1, Block A of Crescent Addition (2.1898 acres), located at the
southeast corner of Freeport Pkwy and Bethel Rd, Coppell, Texas.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Coppell Hard
Eight, Ltd., Reinvestment Zone No. 49, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1128
designating Coppell Hard Eight, Ltd., Reinvestment Zone No. 49, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
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motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin
and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Coppell Hard Eight,
Ltd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2006-0627.4
approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Coppell Hard Eight, Ltd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Discuss and consider approval of an Economic Development
Agreement by and between the City of Coppell and Coppell
Hard Eight, Ltd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve an Economic Development
Agreement by and between the City of Coppell and Coppell Hard Eight,
Ltd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and
York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell
abstaining from the vote. Said abstention counted as a vote in favor of
the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.11B.
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15. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
16. City Manager's Report.
A. Water Usage Update.
A. City Manager, Jim Witt, spoke briefly on the positive impact the
local community is having on water conservation. Ken Griffin,
Director of Engineering and Public Works also spoke at length on
the level of water usage by the city.
17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding 4 of July activities.
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A. Mayor Stover gave an open invitation to all present to attend the
4th of July activities sponsored by the city.
18. Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Tunnell.
B. Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmember
York.
C. Coppell Seniors – Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmember Brancheau.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember
Peters.
E. Economic Development Committee - Councilmembers
Peters and Franklin.
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 – Councilmember York.
J. North Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember
Peters.
K. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management –
Councilmember Franklin.
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L. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Brancheau.
M. Senior Adult Services - Mayor Pro Tem Faught.
A. Councilmember Tunnell reported on CFBISD issuing iPods to
1/3rd of their teachers so they can update parents through
podcasts.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught reported that CISD has been ranked #3 in
the area on SAT scores. He also announced the transfers and
assignments of administrators in the district.
C. There was nothing to report on this item.
D. Councilmember Peters reported that the Denton County portion of
SH 121 is scheduled to open possibly after the 4th of July and the
ribbon cutting ceremony will be delayed until August 29 to
accommodate an appearance by the Governor.
E. Councilmember Franklin reported on the positive progression of
Economic Development in the Old Town section of Coppell.
F. Councilmember Tunnell reported on the Metrocrest Hospital
Authority and their continuing search for operators of the two
hospitals they operate. August 31 is their deadline for a decision.
G. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores invited all present to participate in
the Metrocrest Medical Foundation’s annual fundraising gala.
H. There was nothing to report on this item.
I. Councilmember York reported on a meeting that he attended two
weeks ago with the Metrocrest Social Service Center at their thrift
store in Carrollton.
J. There was nothing to report on this item.
K. There was nothing to report on this item.
L. Councilmember Brancheau gave a report on the 2nd anniversary
of greeting the troops coming into DFW for their R&R from
overseas duty.
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M. Mayor Pro Tern Faught reported that Senior Adult Services will be
serving special lunches to about 20 clients on the 4th of July.
19. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to
was adjourned.
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