AG 2006-08-22
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
AUGUST 22, 2006
DOUG STOVER, BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 MARVIN FRANKLIN, Place 6
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES, Place 3 BILL YORK, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
(Open to the Public)
Executive Session Immediately Following 1 Fl. Conf. Room
(Closed to the Public)
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Work Session Immediately Following 1 Fl. Conf. Room
(Open to the Public)
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Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
(Open to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will
meet in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. for
Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this
meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of
seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item
listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to
adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Call to order.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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 District Court; and City of
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Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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2. Provide Legal Advice concerning Regulations for Alcoholic
Beverages.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side of
Coppell.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding the Fence Ordinance.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjourn Work Session.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no Council
action is required or permitted.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
7. Report by Library Board.
8. Citizens' Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: August 8, 2006.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Joint Election Agreement with Denton County for the
November 7, 2006 Local Option Election; providing early voting
dates and locations for citizens of Coppell residing in Denton
County; providing for the appointment of an Early Voting Clerk for
Denton County voters; providing for times and location for Election
Day Voting; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
Execute a lease or rental agreement for the rental of one or more
Hart Intercivic “System 5” Voting System or other approved
accessible voting system from the County of Denton or other
qualified providers; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of the resignation of Melissa Hall from the Library
Board.
E. Consider approval of an ordinance to adopt the 2006 Standard
Construction Details for regulating infrastructure construction within
the City of Coppell; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of the annual review of the written Investment
Policy of the City of Coppell as provided by the Public Funds
Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
G. Consider approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for Design, Construction
Documentation and Construction Administration for the Town
Center Plaza, in the amount of $95,304.00 as provided in C.I.P.
funds, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
H. Consider approval of a contract with INX, Inc. for the purchase and
installation of a new data communication router for the city
network in the amount of $95,497.20, as budgeted, and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
END OF CONSENT
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the Proposed 2006-2007
Municipal Budget.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2006-2007 tax rate
of 0.64146.
12. 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.
13. Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of
Coppell, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2006 in the amount of $3,785,000, making provisions for the security
thereof, and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
14. Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of
Coppell, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, in the amount of
$4,265,000 making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining other
matters relating to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
15. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Proforma
Architecture, Inc. for programming, design, construction documentation
and contract administration services related to the Senior
Recreation/Community Center, and a Restroom and Wall Repairs for
Grapevine Springs Park, in the amount of $426,650.00, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
16. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the city of Coppell, Texas,
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 9-2, Fence
regulations, by repealing Sections 9-2-1 through 9-2-8 in its entirety and by
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
adding new Sections 9-2-1 through 9-2-10 providing for fence regulations;
providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; providing for
a penalty of a fine not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for each
offense; and providing for an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
17. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending Chapter 9 of the Coppell City Code to add Article 9-24-1
through 9-24-4, making it unlawful for property owners and persons in
control of a residence or premises to allow the property to be used for a
social gathering where minors may be unlawfully possessing, using or
consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
18. Consider approval of a Resolution calling for a Special Election to
consider a Charter Amendment to provide for the regulation of alcoholic
beverages; the control of such use; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
20. 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.
L. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Brancheau.
M. Senior Adult Services – Mayor Pro Tem Faught.
21. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Adjournment.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at
the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 18 day of August, 2006, at
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Libby Ball, City Secretary
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON
www.ci.coppell.tx.us
THE CITY'S WEBSITE () UNDER PUBLIC
DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS.
PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or
other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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