CM 2006-09-26
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 26, 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 (late arrival)
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
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 Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Convene Work Session
A. Nomination for NLC Board and NLC Committees.
B. Update on 2007 State of Texas Legislative Session.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover and Councilmember Peters arrived prior to convening Work
Session and Councilmember Tunnell arrived during Work Session.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
ATRIUM FROM 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Regular Session.
4. Invocation.
Msgr. Leon Duesman of St. Ann Catholic Church led those present in the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
A Boy Scout member led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Stover swore in newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members who were present.
Item 11 was considered at this time. See Item 11 for minutes.
7. Citizens' Appearances.
City Manager Jim Witt summarized the history of the property being
discussed by the citizens who were signed up to speak under Citizens’
Appearances.
A. Tom Garding, 927 Moonlight Cove, spoke regarding the horses in
Old Town.
B. Joy McCabe, 289 Willingham, spoke regarding the Senior Center.
C. Georgealy Morrow, 518 See, spoke regarding the Senior Center.
D. William Koopman, 218 Edgewood Drive, spoke regarding the
Senior Center.
E. Jacquelynn Parrish, 805 Howell Drive, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
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F. Emily Yorke, 333 Woodhurst Place, spoke regarding the horses in
Old Town/Senior Center location.
G. David Capps, 542 Rolling Hills, spoke regarding the Senior Center.
H. Steven Bauer, 261 Rosemount Court, spoke regarding the Senior
Center location/cost effective location.
I. Jerry Andrews, 702 Penfolds Lane, spoke regarding the proposed
Senior Center location.
J. Frank Theilen, 275 Benson Lane, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
K. Todd Wilcox, 314 Hearthstone, spoke regarding the Senior
Center/horses in Old Town.
L. Roger Kellett, 283 Benson Lane, spoke regarding the
Senior/Community Center and horses in Old Town.
M. Debbie Derk, 301 Hearthstone Lane, spoke regarding the Senior
Center/horses in Old Town.
N. Melvin Gross, 152 Cottonwood Drive, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
O. Sue Miller, 124 Kingsridge Drive, spoke regarding the Senior
Center location.
P. Zelma Plumlee, 304 Willow Springs, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
Q. Lou Duggan, 768 Crestview Court, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
R. Vivian Fox, 253 Rosemount Court, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
S. Tom Fee, 705 Penfolds Lane, spoke regarding the horses in Old
Town/Senior Center.
T. Mary Porter (and her daughter, Ellie), 448 Leisure, spoke regarding
the horses in Old Town/Senior Center.
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CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 12, 2006.
B. Consider approval of a revision to the city of Coppell
Travel Policy for Mayor and Council.
C. Consider approval of renewing the service agreement with
Motorola, Inc. for the maintenance of all city radios and
the communication network in the amount of
$54,034.44; 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.
9. Consider approval of a resolution endorsing the joint
recommendation for regional rail in North Central Texas as
approved by the boards of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART),
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and the Fort
Worth Transportation Authority (The T) that supports the
concept of local option funding of public transit in the region
by exempting an amount equal to the locally authorized transit
sales tax from the 2% local sales tax cap, 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. 2006-0926.1
endorsing the joint recommendation for regional rail in North Central
Texas as approved by the boards of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART),
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) and the Fort Worth
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Transportation Authority (The T) that supports the concept of local
option funding of public transit in the region by exempting an amount
equal to the locally authorized transit sales tax from the 2% local sales
tax cap, 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.
10. Consider approval of the Annual Corporate Report for the
Coppell Education Development Corporation.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt gave the annual report of the Coppell Education
Development Corporation.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Annual Report of the
Coppell Education Development Corporation. 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. Presentation by Gayel Cheng regarding the termination of the
horse area lease located on City property.
This item was considered prior to Item 7.
Presentation:
Gayel Cheng, 249 Rosemount Court, addressed Council regarding the
horse area in Old Town.
12. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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13. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Drug/Alcohol
Community Forum held September 18th.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the September 18th
Gunman Incident.
C. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding the NLC
Community and Economic Development Meeting Report.
A. Mayor Stover thanked the organizers of the Drug/Alcohol
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Community Forum that was held on September 18 and expressed
disappointment that only 75 people attended.
B. Mayor Stover discussed an incident which occurred on
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September 18 wherein a gunman approached a citizen and
reminded everyone of the importance of being aware of their
surroundings.
C. Councilmember Tunnell reported that an Economic Development
meeting was held in early September where discussions were held
regarding economic development after a disaster, NLC’s role for
housing and affordable housing, communities that assist not being
forgotten in the aftermath regarding reimbursement and NLC’s
resolution regarding immigration.
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.
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.
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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 reminded everyone of the Ranchview
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Homecoming. She advised Fair Days would be October 9 and
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10. LISD held a cyber safety night and had an investigator with
the cyber crimes unit speak.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught reported that CISD would hold a Town Hall
meeting to receive input regarding the vision of the high school;
that the CISD reduced their tax rate; that the high school
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Homecoming parade and game would be held on September 28
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and 29. He also stated that out of all independent school
districts with over 10,000 students CISD had the highest
percentage of students passing the TAKS test. Councilmember
Tunnell announced that the Metrocrest Red Ribbon week would be
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October 20.
C. Councilmember Brancheau advised that the seniors had a
retirement party for Linda Hayes. Mayor Pro Tem Faught also
reported that he had attended a meeting with the focus group for
the new Senior Center where they discussed room sizes,
programming and location.
D. Councilmember Peters stated that The University of Texas at
Dallas and the University of North Texas has been conducting a
survey to see how the taxing issue should be handled regarding the
transit tax.
E. Councilmember Franklin advised he had attended an Economic
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Development Committee meeting on September 6 and Kimberly
Clark will occupy a major block of space on Sandy Lake Road and
the slab has been poured for the Hard Eight.
F. Councilmember Tunnell announced that the Hospital Partners
Association has been selected as the operator for the two hospital
authorities’ properties of RHD and Trinity.
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G. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores informed the council that she had
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attended the Annual Gala on September 23 at the Bent Tree
Country Club. She thanked all who attended.
H. There was nothing to report on this item.
I. Councilmember York reported that the Metrocrest Social Service
Center had their annual retreat last week.
J. There was nothing to report on this item.
K. There was nothing to report on this item.
L. Councilmember Brancheau reported that the North Texas
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Commission’s annual luncheon meeting was held September 15.
M. Mayor Pro Tem Faught announced that the Senior Adult Services
has a new chairman; the golf tournament will be held on October
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16 and a book sorting will be held on October 28 in preparation
for the Book Worm Bash.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
15. 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.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Sale of property South of Bethel and West of Denton
Tap.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 9:52 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 11 :07 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
16. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
ATTEST:
Council, the
There being no further business
meeting was adjourned.
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