CM 2006-10-24
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, October 24, 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
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Brancheau 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.
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.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
The Executive Session was held at the end of the meeting.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding upcoming Legislative Session.
B. Discussion regarding the Red Light Enforcement Program.
C. Discussion regarding Economic Development incentives.
D. Reporting of Election Results.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived prior to convening Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming November Coppell
ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Lester Bell, President of the Foundation.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming
November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of
November 6 through 10, 2006 as Municipal Court Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Municipal Judge Marian Moseley and Alternate Judges Kim
Nesbitt and Teri Landwehr.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve a proclamation naming the
week of November 6 through 10, 2006 as Municipal Court Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinijosa-Flores seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13 was considered at this time. See Item 13 for minutes.
9. Report by Park Board.
Presentation:
Greg Garcia, Park Board Member, made a report to Council.
10. Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up for this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
11. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 10, 2006.
B. Consider approval of canceling the Regular City Council
meeting scheduled for December 26, 2006.
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C. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District
for ESL in the amount of $1,083,600.00 and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
D. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District
for foreign language in the amount of $644,375.00 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
E. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District
for literacy in the amount of $804,917.00 and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and The North Hills School for foreign
language in the amount of $21,746.40 and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
G. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and The North Hills School for technology in
the amount of $16,311.53 and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
H. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, amending the code of ordinances by amending
article 6-8, Food Service sanitation, by repealing the
same in its entirety and replacing with a new article 6-8,
Food Service sanitation, sections 6-8-1 through 6-8-12,
providing for food service; providing for the adoption of
state rules; providing for amendments; providing for
seasonal food establishments; providing for temporary
food establishments; providing for mobile units; providing
for food service regulations, permits and pre-operational
inspections; providing for certified food manager;
providing for the suspension of a food permit; providing
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for revocation of a food permit; providing for examination
and condemnation of food; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
I. Consider approval of renewing the annual Dallas County
Health Services Agreement, effective October 1, 2006
through September 30, 2007, in the amount of
$3,131.00, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C,
D, E, F, G, H carrying Ordinance No. 2006-1140 and I. Councilmember
Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Faught and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of an Ordinance appointing a presiding
municipal judge and alternate municipal judges of the Coppell
Municipal Court of Record No. 1 of the city of Coppell, Texas;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1141
appointing a presiding municipal judge and alternate municipal judges of
the Coppell Municipal Court of Record No. 1 of the city of Coppell, Texas;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Stover swore in Marian Moseley as Municipal Judge and Kim
Nesbitt and Teri Landwehr as Alternate Municipal Judges.
13. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued):
Consider approval of Case No. PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C and SF-9,
The Ellington, zoning change request from C (Commercial), R
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(Retail) and SF-9 (Single Family–9) to PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C
and SF-9 (Planned Development-214-Townhouse-1, Townhouse-
2, Commercial and Single-Family), with a Concept Site Plan to
allow the development of 125 townhouse units (67 TH-1 units
on approximately 11.6 acres of Tract A.1 and 58 TH-2 units on
approximately 7.5 acres of Tract A.2); Commercial uses on
Tract A.3 (approximately 2 acres) along Sandy Lake Road; and
on Tracts A.4 and A.5 (4.4 acres) along Denton Tap Road; SF-9
on 3.3 acres for park/open space, on Tract B for a total of
approximately 29.05 acres of property located south of Sandy
Lake Road, and west of Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered prior to Item 9.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover advised that the Applicant has asked that this item be
continued until the next Council meeting.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover advised that the Public Hearing remains open from the
October 10 Council meeting. City Attorney Robert Hager advised that
the record should reflect that Petitions regarding this item were delivered
to the City Secretary.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to continue this item until November 14,
2006. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of an ordinance providing for the
implementation of an automated red light enforcement
program in the city of Coppell, Texas; imposing a civil penalty;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1142
providing for the implementation of an automated red light enforcement
program in the city of Coppell, Texas; imposing a civil penalty; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of an agreement between the City of Coppell
and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for Photo Red Light
Enforcement Program; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign and provide a letter of intent.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve an agreement between the
City of Coppell and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for Photo Red Light
Enforcement Program with the correction that references to Collin
County should be changed to Dallas County and with the addition of a
non-appropriation clause; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and
provide a letter of intent. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
16. Consider approval of sending a letter to Senator Chris Harris
regarding the city of Coppell adopting a sex offender residency
ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve sending a letter to Senator
Chris Harris regarding the city of Coppell adopting a sex offender
residency ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Faught and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
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At this time Council reconvened Work Session to complete items not discussed
prior to the Regular Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding upcoming Legislative Session.
B. Discussion regarding the Red Light Enforcement Program.
C. Discussion regarding Economic Development incentives.
D. Reporting of Election Results.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover left the meeting during Work Session.
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 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught convened into Executive Session at 9:03 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tem Faught
adjourned the Executive Session at 9:52 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 18 was considered at this time. See Item 18 for minutes.
17. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to direct City Staff to initiate zoning
change on the tract commonly known as Carter-Crowley to add it to the
historic overlay in Old Coppell. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into
a contract with Mr. Dan Shelly to provide legislative assistance for a term
of 1 year for a retainer amount of $4,000 per month plus reasonable
expenses. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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.
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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.
This item was considered prior to Item 17.
A. Councilmember Tunnell advised that the LISD would hold a
th
Veteran’s Day Breakfast on November 10 at 9:30 a.m. at
Timbercreek Elementary and they will hold a public Veteran’s Day
Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the LISD Administration Building.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught announced that CISD had made changes to
the early release days remaining for the current school year.
Mayor Stover stated that the Coppell High School Volley Ball team
is playing for the district championship. Mayor Stover advised that
he along with Councilmember Peters, City Manager Jim Witt,
Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips and numerous members of the
Coppell Police Department had attended the Red Ribbon Breakfast.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Faught reported he had been to the Senior Center
and spoken with Ester Moreno, the new Director, and she is quite
pleased with the reception she has gotten from the seniors.
D. Councilmember Peters advised that the region is being honored
this month as the Texas Transportation Commission would be
meeting in Denton and in January will return to Duncanville.
Texas has become the first state to receive federal approval to use
private activity bonds in connection with the CDA’s.
E. Councilmember Franklin announced that the Committee had
elected Bill Rohloff as Chair for the coming year and Gary Roden as
the Vice Chair. The committee approved a tax abatement package
for the northwest corner of Royal Lane and Bethel Road for a Duke
Realty project and a personal property tax abatement had been
approved for a computer science corporation.
F. There was nothing to report on this item.
G. There was nothing to report on this item.
H. There was nothing to report on this item.
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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. Mayor Stover reported that the City was recognized for the National
Night Out Program as the best in the nation.
M. Mayor Pro Tern Faught advised that the Senior Adult Services Golf
Tournament was rained out and has been rescheduled for Monday,
October 30th.
Mayor Stover reminded the community that Saturday, October 28th,
would be the day for the Old Town Festival in Old Town.
19. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come b
was adjoumed.
e the City Council, the meeting
ATTEST:
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