CM 2007-02-27
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 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
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell 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.
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 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:15 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding the Old Coppell Incentive Policy.
B. Discussion regarding the proposed floor plan for the
Senior/Community Center.
C. Discussion regarding Board/Commission Interview Dates.
D. Discussion regarding March 5th Joint City Council/Park
Board Meeting.
E. Review Water Conservation Communication Program.
F. Update on Texas Clean Air Cities Coalition.
G. Discussion regarding 2030.
H. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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 that sets the month of
March, 2007 as American Red Cross Month in Coppell.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to John Patterson, Todd St. Clair, Dawn Turner, Ron Carpenter
and Mark Lyasko.
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Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve a proclamation that
sets the month of March, 2007 as American Red Cross Month in Coppell.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
8. Consider approval of a proclamation that sets March 4 through
10, 2007 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Coppell.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to John Patterson.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve a proclamation that sets
March 4 through 10, 2007 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in
Coppell. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York voting in favor of
the motion.
9. Report by Library Board.
Presentation:
Doug Johnson, Chair of the Library Board, made the Board’s semi-
annual report to Council.
10. Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
11. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 13, 2007.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Home
Rule Charter by adding Section 11.22, Alcoholic
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Beverages, providing for the regulation of liquor or beer
sales and regulating alcoholic beverages; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval to rescind the previously awarded Bid #
Q 1106-04 for the annual Reinforced Concrete Paving
Repair Project to Goteck Enterprises and to award the bid
to Ken-Do Contracting in an amount of $300,000 as
budgeted in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund; and
authorize the City Manager to sign.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 8-3-
6, Truck Parking to prohibit trucks with a rated capacity
over one and one-half tons from parking on Northpoint
Drive, from Sandy Lake Road to Royal Lane; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 2007-1153, C and D carrying Ordinance No.
2007-1154. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York voting in favor of
the motion.
12. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the existing
Franchise Ordinance between the City of Coppell and TXU
Electric Delivery Company, to provide for a different payment
schedule and an extension of the term and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2007-1155
amending the existing Franchise Ordinance between the City of Coppell
and TXU Electric Delivery Company, to provide for a different payment
schedule and an extension of the term and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
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Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter
6, "Business Regulations", by amending Section 6-9-2,
Registration; License by deleting Subsection A in its entirety
and renumbering accordingly; by amending Subsection F; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Attorney Robert Hager made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 2007-1156
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6, "Business
Regulations", by amending Section 6-9-2, Registration; License by
deleting Subsection A in its entirety and renumbering accordingly; by
amending Subsection F; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending
Subsection 6-12 to add Subsection 6-12-3 prohibiting
operation of sprinklers when temperatures are at or below
freezing; 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. 2007-1157
amending Subsection 6-12 to add Subsection 6-12-3 prohibiting
operation of sprinklers when temperatures are at or below freezing; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
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15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, readopting, ratifying, republishing and extending
Ordinance No. 2003-1030, providing for curfew hours for
minors in the City of Coppell, Texas, for a period of three (3)
years; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability
clause; and providing an effective date; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Deputy Chief Gary Nix 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:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Ordinance No. 2007-1158 readopting, ratifying, republishing
and extending Ordinance No. 2003-1030, providing for curfew hours for
minors in the City of Coppell, Texas, for a period of three (3) years;
providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and
providing an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
16. City Manager's Report.
A. Energy Management.
B. Update on Town Center Construction Projects.
A. City Manager Jim Witt reported that last year was the warmest on
record in the Dallas area and the City of Coppell had an 11%
reduction in the usage of electricity.
B. City Manager Jim Witt updated Council on the Town Center
Construction Project: Fire Department completion on March 30;
Police Department completion approximately July 1; substantial
construction has begun on the Town Center Project behind Town
Center.
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17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Family Fish on March
3rd.
B. Report by Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores regarding TML
Youth Advisory Council Summit.
C. Report by Councilmember Brancheau regarding American
Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners.
A. Mayor Stover advised that Family Fish would be held on March 3
at Andrew Brown East and the pond would be stocked with catfish.
Mayor Stover also reported that Northlake College would be having
a meeting Wednesday night from 6:00 to 7:00 at the Coppell High
School for public input regarding the Coppell campus of Northlake
College.
B. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores announced she had attended the
Texas Municipal League Youth Advisory Council Summit on
February 17 along with 7 of the city’s youth.
C. Councilmember Brancheau advised that he, along with
Councilmembers Peters, Franklin and Hinojosa-Flores and City
Manager Jim Witt had attended the Association of Mayors,
Councilmembers and Commissioners meeting in Austin where they
also had a meeting with Representative Jim Jackson and Senator
Harris.
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.
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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. Mayor Stover stated that Councilmember Tunnell had advised him
of a fundraising event at Lewisville ISD to benefit victims of the
recent fire.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught reminded everyone that March 7 would be
the Coppell Youth Leadership day at Coppell Town Center. CISD
has held two public forums regarding the future of education. The
CHS strategic plan is nearly complete and action teams are
forming now. The Academy committee is meeting and they will
soon be surveying parents and students for direction. Shattered
Dreams will be held March 9 at 10:45 at CHS.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Faught advised that the monthly meeting would be
held on Feburary 28 where the program will be “Medicare Made
Simple.”
D. Councilmember Peters reported that Governor Perry had
recommended Centra to handle the consessions for our section of
SH 121 and Collin County’s section of SH 121.
E. Councilmember Peters reported that John Terrell, Vice President of
Real Estate for the DFW Airport, presented to the Economic
Development Committee the long-term plans for the airport
property. The Committee requested a regular update from Mindi
Hurley regarding the strategic plan.
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.
I. Councilmember York advised that a national committee from the
United Way will be visiting the facility to determine if more funds
are required.
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J. There was nothing to report on this item.
K. Councilmember Franklin gave kudos to John Patterson for his
work on the City's Emergency Preparedness.
L. There was nothing to report on this item.
M. Mayor Pro Tem Faught announced that Senior Adult Services had
a new staff member, Mary Ferris, who will be a case manager; SAS
has free income tax help available and Go Fish donated $850 to
SAS.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20. 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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ATTEST:
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Libby Ball, Secretary
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