CM 2006-08-22
MINUTES OF AUGUST 22, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, August 22, 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 (late arrival)
Billy Faught, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney David Dodd.
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 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
2.Provide Legal Advice concerning Regulations for
Alcoholic Beverages.
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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 Franklin arrived prior to the opening of Executive
Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught convened into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article.
Mayor Stover arrived during Executive Session.
Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. and opened
the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding the Fence Ordinance.
B.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
Mayor Stover welcomed Boy Scout Troop 807 who were in attenance at
the meeting.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
James Halpin with Boy Scout Troop 807 led those present in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
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7.Report by Library Board.
Tom Trahan, Chair of the Library Board, made a report to Council.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
Brian Stark, 629 Glen Lakes Drive, had signed up to speak for Citizens’
Appearances but was not present when the item was called.
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.
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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.
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.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A with
amendments, B carrying Resolution 2006-0822.1, C carrying Resolution
No. 2006-0822.2, D, E carrying Ordinance No. 2006-1129, F, G and H.
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.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the Proposed 2006-
2007 Municipal Budget.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to the
Council.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
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Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to close the Public Hearing.
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.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2006-
2007 tax rate of 0.64146.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to the
Council.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to close the Public Hearing.
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 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:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to the
Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1130
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 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.
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.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to the
Council.
Boyd London with First Southwest Company made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1131
authorizing the issuance of City of Coppell, Texas Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2006 in the amount of
$3,720,000, making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining
other matters relating to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
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.
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Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1132
authorizing the issuance of City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2006, in the amount of $4,215,000 making provisions for
the security thereof, and ordaining other matters relating to the subject
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.
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.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve 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. 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.
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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 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.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with
City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:13 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 8:17 p.m. and reconvened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1133
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 adding new Sections 9-2-1 through 9-2-10 providing for fence
regulations, subject to the removal of the paragraph regulating
orientation in Section 9-2-7; 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. Mayor Pro Tem Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the
motion and Peters, Hinojosa-Flores and Franklin voting against the
motion.
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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.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-
1134 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 unlawfully possess use or consume
alcoholic beverages or controlled substances; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmember Brancheau voting against the motion.
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.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2006-0822.3
calling for a Special Election to consider a Charter Amendment to provide
for the regulation of alcoholic beverages; the control of such use, subject
to replacing the word “liquor” with “alcoholic beverages” in the ballot
language; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught
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and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
19.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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.
A.Councilmember Tunnell reported that school had started in all
districts. The TEA has rated C-FBISD as a recognized district.
Riverchase Elementary was a recognized campus that services our
Coppell children. The Lewisville Elementary and High School
serving Coppell children were acceptable but the middle school
was recognized. C-FBISD has a $100,000,000 construction in
progress.
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B.Mayor Pro Tem Faught advised that the Coppell enrollment for
elementary school students was 4,482, middle school students
2,348, high school 2,893.
C.Councilmember Brancheau announced that the seniors will have
their monthly luncheon tomorrow.
D.Councilmember Peters reported that the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition Transportation held their annual summit in Irving on
August 8–11. She thanked Mr. Witt and Councilmember
th
Brancheau for joining her at the conference. On August 10 the
North Texas Transportation Authority and the North Texas Tollway
Authority agreed on a specific protocol by which the region will
have toll projects delivered. Councilmember Peters also advised
that the NTTA will be the toll operator in our region for the next 5
years. The region got a real boost from Governor Perry as he sent a
letter to the Texas Transportation Council recommending to adopt
the TTC35 alignment.
E.Councilmember Franklin complimented the Economic
Development Committee for a great job for the work they have been
doing. He advised the Hard Eight was coming along and several
projects in old Coppell were in the works.
F.Councilmember Tunnell reported that Metrocrest Hospital
Authority would meet on Friday, August 25 to announce the
operator for the hospital property and medical offices that they
own. She also advised that she had been voted as a full board
member.
G.Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reminded everyone about the
rd
Metrocrest annual Gayla which is scheduled for September 23 at
the Bent Tree Country Club.
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 advised that the North Texas
Commission will have its annual luncheon on Friday,
th
September 15, at The Hilton Anatol.
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M.
Mayor Pro Tern Faught reported that Senior Adult Services has a
new senior adult website, www.senioradultservices.org, which was
put together by a 2002 Coppell graduate. He also advised that Tee
Up For Seniors would be held on Monday, October 16th at 1:00
p.m. at the Indian Creek Gulf course.
21. 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.
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