CM 2007-03-27
MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, March 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
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.
2. Registered Sex Offenders.
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B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
C. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
Sale of land west of Denton Tap and south of Bethel
1.
Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:49 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:33 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Old Town Development.
B. Boards/Commissions Process Schedule.
C. Discussion regarding the Water Conservation Ordinance.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Pastor Rod Collver with the Living Hope Church led those present in the
Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Presentation of the three (3) winning Tornado Awareness and
Safety posters from the poster contest as part of Severe
Weather Awareness Week.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover and John Patterson, Emergency Management Officer,
presented the awards to the winners of the Tornado Poster Contest
Winners:
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1 place Ribbon/$50, Andrew Wagner, Valley Ranch Elementary School
nd
2 place Ribbon/$30, Christine Kim, Valley Ranch Elementary School
rd
3 place Ribbon/$20, Melissa Capicio, Town Center Elementary School
8. Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Board.
Brent Wooten, Board Chair, presented the Board’s semi-annual report to
Council.
9. Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 27, 2007.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 2, Article 2-3, Keep
Coppell Beautiful Board, by amending Section 2-3-2 by
providing a provision for the appointment of two (2)
youth advisors and by deleting the provision for the
appointment of one (1) alternate youth advisor to said
board; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 2, Article 2-2, Parks and
Recreation Board, by amending Section 2-2-1 by
providing a provision for the appointment of two (2)
youth advisors and by deleting the provision for the
appointment of one (1) alternate youth advisor to said
board; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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D. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the city of Coppell and the Coppell Chamber of
Commerce, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to
general fees and garbage collection fees and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of awarding a contract in the amount
of $247,144.92 (of which $146,123.54 is from the
Assistance to Firefighter Grant) to Municipal Emergency
Services for the purchase of Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus equipment and a service contract; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
G. Consider approval of an 'Agreement of Exchange of
Property' between the City of Coppell and Chadick
Capital L.P. for the exchange of property to allow the
construction of drainage improvements on the Bethel
Road Phase I Project; and authorize the City Manager to
sign.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, answered questions regarding Item F and
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, answered
questions regarding Item G.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 2007-1159, C carrying Ordinance No. 2007-
1160, D, E carrying Resolution No. 2007-0327.1, F and G.
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.
11. Consider approval of a contract extension for audit services
with Grant Thornton for an additional two year period in the
amount of $57,250 for 2007 and $60,500 for 2008 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt and Chad Beach, Assistant Finance Director,
made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve a contract extension for audit
services with Grant Thornton for an additional two year period in the
amount of $57,250 for 2007 and $60,500 for 2008 and authorizing the
City Manager 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.
12. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2006-1135,
the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2006 through September
30, 2007, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2007-1161
amending Ordinance No. 2006-1135, the budget for Fiscal Year
October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, and authorizing the Mayor
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.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-221R-HC, Duke Lesley
Addition, zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned
Development-221-Highway Commercial) to PD-221R-HC
(Planned Development-221 Revised-Highway Commercial) to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow for a 182,700-square-foot
office building on 11.85 acres of property located at the
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southwest corner of the proposed extension of Dividend Drive
and S. Beltline Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, addressed the Council and advised he was
available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-221R-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change request
from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-221-Highway Commercial) to
PD-221R-HC (Planned Development-221 Revised-Highway Commercial)
to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow for a 182,700-square-foot office
building on 11.85 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
the proposed extension of Dividend Drive and S. Beltline Road.
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.
14. Consider approval of the Duke Lesley Addition, Lot 3, Block C,
Final Plat to establish a building site, fire lanes and easements
to allow the construction of a 182,700-square-foot office
building on 11.85 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of the proposed extension of Dividend Drive and S.
Beltline Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Brian Pierce, Duke Realty, addressed the Council and advised he was
available for questions.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Duke Lesley Addition, Lot 3,
Block C, Final Plat to establish a building site, fire lanes and easements
to allow the construction of a 182,700-square-foot office building on
11.85 acres of property located at the southwest corner of the proposed
extension of Dividend Drive and S. Beltline Road. 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.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1237-C, Da Dusty Cellar,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1237-C
(Special Use Permit-1237-Commercial) to allow a 3,000-square-
foot convenience/retail store to be located at 751 S.
MacArthur Blvd., #505.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Richard King, Applicant, addressed 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 and approve
Case No. S-1237-C, Da Dusty Cellar, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to S-1237-C (Special Use Permit-1237-Commercial) to allow
a 3,000-square-foot convenience/retail store to be located at 751 S.
MacArthur Blvd., #505; subject to the following condition:
1) Compliance with all City of Coppell Ordinances, as well as TABC
rules and regulations, which are specific to this use.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
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Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1238-C, Kegs N Cellar, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to S-1238-C (Special Use
Permit-1238-Commercial) to allow a 2,850-square-foot
convenience/retail store to be located at 777 S. MacArthur
Blvd., #413-417.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Richard King, Applicant, addressed 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 and approve
Case No. S-1238-C, Kegs N Cellar, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to S-1238-C (Special Use Permit-1238-Commercial) to allow
a 2,850-square-foot convenience/retail store to be located at 777 S.
MacArthur Blvd., #413-417; subject to the following condition:
1) Compliance with all City of Coppell Ordinances, as well as TABC
rules and regulations, which are specific to this use.
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.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R2.2-SF-9, The Reserve,
Lot 11, Block B, zoning change request from PD-108R2-SF-9
(Planned Development-108 Revision 2-Single Family-9) to PD-
108R2.2-SF-9 (Planned Development-108 Revision 2.2-Single
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Family-9) to allow up to 30% stucco and to permit alternate
paving materials for the driveway on property located at 725
Penfolds.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Terry Holmes, Applicant, addressed Council and advised he was available
to answer any questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-108R2.2-SF-9, The Reserve, Lot 11, Block B, zoning change
request from PD-108R2-SF-9 (Planned Development-108 Revision 2-
Single Family-9) to PD-108R2.2-SF-9 (Planned Development-108
Revision 2.2-Single Family-9) to allow up to 30% stucco and to permit
alternate paving materials for the driveway on property located at 725
Penfolds. 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.
18. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Easter Egg Hunt.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding acknowledgment of
Krogers and I'Fratelli Pizza and other merchants for
donations to homeless shelters.
C. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Northlake College at
Coppell.
D. Report by Councilmember Brancheau regarding National
League of Cities.
A. Mayor Stover announced that the Easter Egg Hunt will be
changing locations to Wagon Wheel Park and will be held on
Saturday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m.
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B. Mayor Stover advised that he and a group in town have been
preparing food during lent for the homeless shelters and he
thanked Krogers and I’Fratelli Pizza for their contributions of food
stuffs. He also thanked all the merchants who helped to provide
for the needy.
C. Mayor Stover reported that Planning and Zoning and Council
would be presented in the next month with the plans for
development of the Northlake Campus in Coppell. The campus will
be located at Sandy Lake and SH 121 and is scheduled to open in
November 2008.
D. Councilmember Brancheau advised that he, along with
Councilmember York and Mayor Stover, had been in Washington,
D. C. to attend the National League of Cities. Mayor Stover stated
he had attended a session on Airport Noise Mitigation and had
some information concerning grants that were available.
19. 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.
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A. Councilmember Tunnell reported that the Special Olympics Track
Meet would be held March 28 at Ranchview High School; April 6
would be a holiday for the district but they will not have their
scheduled holiday on April 9; the Senior Honor Breakfast would be
held on April 25 at Ranchview; and Tom Landry Elementary is
th
celebrating its 10 Anniversary. The Ranchview Lady Worlds
Softball team earned their first district win. There will be a
community garage sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on March 31.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Faught advised that the Academy Committee had
been meeting regularly and reviewing the curricular options for the
Academy; they are looking for temporary space for the Fall of 2008
with a goal of having a permanent facility in 2009. School will be
out on April 6 and 9. May 25 will be the last day of school. There
will be a job fair at the high school on March 31. Mayor Stover
announced that graduation would be held on May 29.
C. Councilmember Brancheau stated that the new staff in the Senior
Center was doing a great job. Mayor Pro Tem Faught also stated
that there was excitement in the air at the Senior Center.
D. Councilmember Peters announced that most of the news on Dallas
Regional Mobility and Transportation is taking place in Austin.
Transportation is on the front burner.
E. Councilmember Franklin reported the Economic Development
Committee had had a very positive meeting on March 7. A
discussion was had concerning retail services in the city.
F. Councilmember Tunnell advised that the transition continues in
the Metrocrest Hospital Authority with Tenant transitioning out
while Hospital Partners is transitioning in.
G. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores announced the Metrocrest Medical
Foundation was working on their annual gala which will be held in
the fall.
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.
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L. There was nothing to report on this item.
M. Mayor Pro Tem Faught reported that Ashley McGregor is now in
the Caregiver Support Program and Mary Harris is the newest case
manager; the United Way had made their site visit; and all priority
needs grant proposals have made it through the initial review
process; there are three new members to the board, Susan Watson,
Nancy Putnam and Betty Wood.
20. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
21. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come
meeting was adjourned.
City Council, the
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