CM 2006-11-28
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, November 28, 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
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember (late arrival)
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
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 Stover 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
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
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1. Acquisition of real property for construction of
water line improvements.
2. Acquisition of real property for construction of
Bethel Road improvements.
C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
D. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel
Matters.
1. City Manager Evaluation.
2. Deputy City Manager Evaluation.
Councilmember Peters arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:41 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 6:34 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Presentation by architect regarding the Site Layout for
the Senior/Community Center.
B. Request by Mr. Madden with Coppell Girls’ Softball
Association regarding sponsorships.
C. 2007 Legislative Agenda.
D. DFW Airport Revenue Sharing and Economic
Development.
E. Update on Visionary and Strategic Work Effort.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
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6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Invocation.
7. Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: November 14, 2006
November 15, 2006.
B. Consider approval of awarding a contract to Gomez Floor
Covering for the Town Center carpet replacement project
in an amount of $112,752.70, as budgeted in the
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund.
C. Consider approval for the purchase of a replacement
backhoe for the Utility Operations Division from
Equipment Support Services, Inc., in an amount of
$78,595.78 as budgeted.
D. Consider approval for the purchase of a replacement
dump truck for the Utility Operations Division from Rush
Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., in an amount of $79,732.00
as budgeted.
E. Consider approval of entering into supplemental
agreements with TXU Electric Delivery Company for
street lighting services on West Sandy Lake Road, from
S.H. 121 to Coppell Road, and on Royal Lane, south of
Sandy Lake Road, in an amount of $65,800.86 as
provided for in CIP funds; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
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F. Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q-0906-02 for the
Exterior Overcoating of Water Tower One to N.G.
Painting, L.P., in an amount of $80,000, as budgeted.
G. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to fire
protection fees, food establishment fees, mobile food
vending fees and special event fees, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D, E, F, and G carrying Resolution 2006-1128.1. 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.
Item 12 was considered at this time. See Item 12 for minutes.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is the property owned by Texas
Dugan Limited Partnership, described as Lots 2R1 and 2R2,
Block A, Duke-Freeport Addition (16.510 acres) and located at
the NWC of Bethel Road and Freeport Parkway.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, 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 Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is the property owned by
Texas Dugan Limited Partnership, described as Lots 2R1 and 2R2, Block
A, Duke-Freeport Addition (16.510 acres) and located at the NWC of
Bethel Road and Freeport Parkway. 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. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Texas Dugan
Limited Partnership, Reinvestment Zone No. 51, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve:
Item 10
Ordinance No. 2006-1144 designating Texas Dugan Limited Partnership,
Reinvestment Zone No. 51, and authorizing the Mayor to sign;
and
Item 11
Resolution No. 2006-1128.2 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Texas Dugan Limited Partnership, 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.
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11. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Texas Dugan
Limited Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes.
12. Presentation by Lorell Stewart regarding police patrols on
Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Lorell Stewart made a presentation regarding traffic and protecting
students.
Nazem Mrznazi addressed council regarding his concerns over the traffic
on Denton Tap.
Items 14 and 15 were considered at this time. See Items 14 and 15 for
minutes.
13. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
14. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding Lewisville
ISD Veteran’s Day Recognition.
A. Councilmember Tunnell reported she had attended the Veteran’s
Day Ceremony at LISD where they recognized the families of four
Lewisville students who have lost their lives in the current war.
15. Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Councilmember Tunnell.
B. Coppell ISD – Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmember
York.
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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 advised that LISD would be holding early
education screening the coming week; the first day of school for
both LISD and CFBISD would be August 27; Riverchase
Elementary of CFBISD is hosting an angel tree at the school;
recruiting is being done for the academies; and the education
foundation had a fundraising breakfast which raised $100,000.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught reported that CISD was very supportive of
the crosswalk changes; the Board approved staff to explore some
concepts for an academy at the high school level. Mayor Stover
recognized the Band’s performance at their recent competition and
commented on the football team and volleyball team.
C. There was no report on this item.
D. Councilmember Peters stated that all the transportation groups
have been working on their legislative agendas; the Texas
Transportation Commission will be returning to the North Texas
Region in January.
E. Councilmember Franklin reported the committee had met and
approved an abatement for a medical office facility at SH 121 and
Denton Tap; Hard Eight has steel going up; discussions continue
regarding Old Coppell.
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F. There was no report on this item.
G. There was no report on this item.
H. There was no report on this item.
I. Councilmember York advised the Holiday Open House would be
Thursday, December 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 at 2540 Old Denton
Road.
J. There was no report on this item.
K. There was no report on this item.
L. Councilmember Brancheau reported that the Commission
continues to meet the troops at DFW Airport.
M. Mayor Pro Tem Faught stated that the Bookworm Bash in
November was a great success; citizens are reminded that there
will be many opportunities to volunteer during the holiday season.
At this time, Council reconvened into Work Session to complete items not
completed in the pre-session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
16. Convene Work Session
A. Presentation by architect regarding the Site Layout for
the Senior/Community Center.
B. Request by Mr. Madden with Coppell Girls’ Softball
Association regarding sponsorships.
C. 2007 Legislative Agenda.
D. DFW Airport Revenue Sharing and Economic
Development.
E. Update on Visionary and Strategic Work Effort.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
At this time, Council reconvened into Executive Session to complete items not
completed in the pre-session.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
17. 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. Acquisition of real property for construction of
water line improvements.
2. Acquisition of real property for construction of
Bethel Road improvements.
C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
D. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel
Matters.
1. City Manager Evaluation.
2. Deputy City Manager Evaluation.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 10:31 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 13 was considered at this time. See Item 13 for minutes.
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18. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to authorize the City Manager to
make an earnest money deposit for option amount of $15,000 for
the purchase of real property located at the intersection of Coppell
and Bethel known as the Kirkland House and to authorize the City
Manager to bring back a sales contract for the purchase of said
property. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a three (3%) percent
merit increase for the City Manager calculated on his base salary
prior to 10-1-06 and retroactive back to 10-1-06. Councilmember
York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to co e before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
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ATTEST:
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Libby B~ Secretary
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