CM 2006-07-25
MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Billy Faught, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Mayor Stover 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 Pro Tem Faught 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; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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2. Discussion regarding Alcohol Regulations.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
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Councilmember Tunnell arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Item A1 was discussed. Mayor
Pro Tem Faught recessed the Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. and opened
the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding a revised Fence Ordinance.
B. Review timetable and design elements for Town Center
Project and status on Senior Center.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Item A was discussed at this time.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Msgr. Leon Duesman of St. Ann’s Catholic Church led those present in
the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Brancheau led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming July 25, 2006 as
Governor’s Community Achievement Award Recognition Day
for volunteer efforts related to Keep Coppell Beautiful, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught read the Proclamation for the record and
presented the same to Amanda Vanhoosier and members present from
Keep Coppell Beautiful and the Coppell Community Garden.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming July 25,
2006 as Governor’s Community Achievement Award Recognition Day for
volunteer efforts related to Keep Coppell Beautiful, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. 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.
8. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming “National
Night Out” on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and providing City
Council Support and Endorsement of National Night Out
festivities and authorizing the mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught read the Proclamation for the record and
presented the same to R. J. Harr, McGruff and Knight Out.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming
“National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and providing City
Council Support and Endorsement of National Night Out festivities 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, Tunnell, Franklin
and York voting in favor of the motion.
9. Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: July 11, 2006.
B. Consider approval of a grant application between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch
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Independent School District in the amount of
$115,200.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C. Consider approval of a grant application between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Independent School District in the amount of $39,600.00
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
and C. Councilmember Peters 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. Consider approval of a Resolution directing publication of
notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligations, Series
2006 in an amount not to exceed $3,785,000.00, for the
additional funds required for the new Senior Citizen Center,
the Town Center Master Plan park improvements and related
bond issuance costs, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Resolution No.
2006-0725.1 directing publication of notice of intention to issue
Certificates of Obligations, Series 2006 in an amount not to exceed
$3,785,000.00, for the additional funds required for the new Senior
Citizen Center, the Town Center Master Plan park improvements and
related bond issuance costs, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York 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 a Resolution calling a Local Option
Election to be held on November 7, 2006 for the purpose of
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submitting to the voters the following propositions: 1) “Shall
the City of Coppell permit the legal sale of beer and wine for
off-premise consumption only;” and 2) “Shall the City of
Coppell permit the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants
by food and beverage certificate holders only;” authorizing the
City Manager to enter into and sign a Joint Election
Agreement and Election Service Contract with Dallas County
Elections Department for conducting the election; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2006-0725.2
calling a Local Option Election to be held on November 7, 2006 for the
purpose of submitting to the voters the following propositions: 1) “Shall
the City of Coppell permit the legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise
consumption only;” and 2) “Shall the City of Coppell permit the legal sale
of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate
holders only;” authorizing the City Manager to enter into and sign a Joint
Election Agreement and Election Service Contract with Dallas County
Elections Department for conducting the election; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell 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.
13. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
14. 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.
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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.
L. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Brancheau.
M. Senior Adult Services – Mayor Pro Tem Faught.
A. Councilmember Tunnell advised that the new teacher breakfast for
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD would be held Wednesday, July
26. School starts for CFBISD and LISD on August 14. LISD
superintendent, Dr. Roy, was named “Superintendent of the Year”
for Region 11.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught stated that CISD would hold their public
budget hearing on August 14 and school will begin on August 14.
The high school will have a new principal, Principal Hunt.
August 2 will be the date for the new teacher breakfast.
C. Councilmember Brancheau reported there would be a meeting on
Wednesday, July 26 at the Senior Center.
D. Councilmember Peters announced that State Highway 121 was
now open from Coppell to The Colony and would be a toll road but
for the first two months driving on the highway will be free. The
official Grand Ribbon Cutting for that piece of the highway will be
August 29 at Coppell Middle School North. Governor Perry and
other state officials will be in attendance. Councilmember Peters
reminded everyone that the Irving statewide transportation summit
would be August 8 through August 11 at the old Harvey/new
Westin in Irving.
E. Councilmember Franklin stated there would be a meeting on
Wednesday, August 2 and there be a groundbreaking for the Hard
Eight Restaurant on Thursday, July 27.
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F. Councilmember Tunnell advised that Metrocrest Hospital Authority
would have an operator selected for Trinity and RHD by August 31.
G. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reminded everyone that the
annual gala for the Metrocrest Medical Foundation will be
September 23 and she is collecting donations for their silent
auction.
H. There was nothing to report on this item.
I. There was nothing to report on this item.
J. There was nothing to report on this item.
K. There was nothing to report on this item.
L. Councilmember Brancheau reported that the City of Coppell would
be involved in the R&R for the troops welcoming them to DFW
Airport. City Manager Jim Witt advised that Scarlett Hovland was
coordinating this effort for the city.
M. Mayor Pro Tem Faught spoke about the services that Senior Adult
Services offer and he announced that the annual golf tournament
would be held on Monday, October 16.
EXECUTIVE 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 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; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
st
2. Discussion regarding Alcohol Regulations.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
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ITEM *
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
Mayor Pro Tern Faught reconvened into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
as allowed under the above-stated article. Item B 1 was discussed.
Mayor Pro Tern Faught adjourned the Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. and
opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding a revised Fence Ordinance.
B. Review timetable and design elements for Town Center
Project and status on Senior Center.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Item B was discussed at this time.
15. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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ATTEST:
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