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MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at 6:00 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
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Peters 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 Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Water Conservation.
B.Discussion of Agenda Items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
3.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
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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.Lease of city-owned property.
2.Sale of land west of Denton Tap and south of Bethel.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 7:03 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember York led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Girl Scouts Stephanie Arterbery, Kimberly Cook, Kathryn Dunn, Sarah
Kittrell, Kaitlin Sullivan and Kathryn White led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Graduation ceremony for Leadership Coppell class of 2007.
Presentation:
Sharon Logan, Community Information Officer, assisted Mayor Stover in
handing out certificates and congratulating the graduates of Leadership
Coppell 2007.
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8.Consider approval of proclamations honoring recipients of the
Girl Scout Gold Award, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to the Girl Scouts who were present.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve proclamations honoring
recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
9.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of May
2007 Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Connie Thompson and Robert Pletcher.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve a proclamation naming the
month of May 2007 Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, 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, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and
York voting in favor of the motion.
10.Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 25 as
National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Allana Lamberth, Administrative Tech.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming April
25 as National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor
of the motion.
11.Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 29 - May 5
as Municipal Clerks Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Libby Ball, City Secretary.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve a proclamation naming
April 29-May 5 as Municipal Clerks Week, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
12.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
13.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: April 10, 2007.
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B.Consider approval to rescind the previously awarded Bid #
Q-0906-02 for the Exterior Overcoating of Water Tower
One to N.G. Painting, L.P. and to award the bid to Tri-
Brothers Contracting in an amount of $95,000 as
budgeted.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A and
B. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
14.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the city
of Coppell and D/FW International Airport for the development
of property located at the southeast corner of Royal Lane and
I.H. 635E; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover advised that this item has been pulled from the agenda at
the request of the D/FW International Airport.
15.Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 3,
Section 3-1-12 of the Code of Ordinances to amend the Daily
Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan by
restricting outside watering between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Ordinance No.
2007-1162 amending Chapter 3, Section 3-1-12 of the Code of
Ordinances to amend the Daily Water Conservation and Drought
Contingency Plan by restricting outside watering between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
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with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.Consider approval of a variance from Chapter 226.167d(5)
regarding the Texas Food Establishment Code to the Hard
Eight Restaurant.
Councilmember York filed a Conflict of Interest pursuant to Section 3.11 of the
Coppell City Charter.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve a variance to Article 6-8,
Section 6-8-1 of the Code of Ordinance, Section 226-167(d)(5), 25 Tex.
Admin. Code, to allow a non-enclosed meat serving area for the Hard
Eight Restaurant located at 688 S. Freeport, Coppell, Texas, for the food
health service permit subject to the monitoring procedures outlined in
the application. In the event that the City Health Officer’s report
determines that the system is ineffective or does not provide and
maintain adequate health and safety standards, the permit holder shall
enclose such serving area with screening material or other acceptable
method approved by the City Health Officer. Councilmember Franklin
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell and
Franklin voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember York
abstaining pursuant to Section 3.11 of the Coppell City Charter.
17.City Manager's Report.
A.ICLEI.
A.City Manager Jim Witt addressed the Council regarding the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and
stated the City would be joining the organization where the City
will work on a Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.
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18.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell Relay for Life
Event April 28-29.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Education Foundation
Recognition Dinner May 1.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Early Voting for School
Board.
D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Youth Advisory Council
Drug Forum.
E.Report by Councilmember York regarding Employee
Banquet.
A.Mayor Stover advised that the Relay for Life Event would occur on
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April 28 and 29 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to be held at Wagon
Wheel Park. This fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society.
B.Mayor Stover reported a recognition dinner would be held on
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May 1 sponsored by the Education Foundation to recognize the
top 5% of graduating seniors, the Teacher of the Year from each
campus and the Teacher of the Year at the secondary and
elementary level.
C.Mayor Stover announced that Dr. Arthur would be stepping down
from his School Board position and thanked him for his service.
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Early voting for the May 12 election will be held April 30
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through May 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May
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5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6 from 1:00 p.m. to
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6:00 p.m. and May 7 and 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The
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election day will be Saturday, May 12 .
D.Mayor Stover advised that the Youth Advisory Council had hosted
a Drug Forum which was attended by a number of community
leaders and community volunteers. A working group will be
established to study remedies and solutions to the growing drug
problem.
E.Councilmember York reported that he, the Mayor and several
Councilmembers had attended the Employee Banquet and he
congratulated all the employees in winning their awards.
Councilmember York asked Ken Griffin to give a brief summary of
the meaning of Level V Leadership. Ken Griffin addressed Council
regarding Level V Leadership and Good to Great and the award
presented to Jim Witt at the banquet.
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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.
A.Councilmember Tunnell reported that LISD would be holding a
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Spring Fling on May 19 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at
Hawaiian Falls in The Colony. The Lewisville High School
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orchestra will be performing at the State Capital on April 25 in
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the Rotunda. Graduation will be held on May 26 at 2:00 p.m. at
North Texas. C/FBISD will be holding a community job fair on
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April 25 and a teacher job fair at Ranchview High School on April
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28. Ranchview will be playing in the bi-district softball playoffs
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on April 26. Ranchview’s graduation will be held at Irving Bible
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Church at 7:00 p.m. on May 25.
B.Mayor Pro Tem Faught advised that Coppell Youth Leadership
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would be held on April 25 at the Chamber Luncheon.
C.Councilmember Brancheau complimented the City Staff for all they
are doing to bring programs and activities to the Seniors.
D.There was nothing to report on this item.
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E.Councilmember Franklin reported that the Economic Development
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Committee had met on April 2 and discussed redevelopment in
Coppell and reviewed the goal of revitalizing Old Coppell.
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 announced that the Metrocrest Social Service
Center had held their key holders breakfast and auction last week.
Jim Witt reported that he and several Councilmembers had
attended the event.
J.There was nothing to report on this item.
K.There was nothing to report on this item.
L.There was nothing to report on this item.
M.Mayor Pro Tem Faught advised that Mary Harris is the new
caseworker for the City of Coppell from Senior Adult Services. A
new program called the “Caregivers’ Support Program” has been
implemented. Senior Adult Services is scouting for a restaurant in
the City of Coppell to hold their fundraiser sometime during the
summer.
20.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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
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Business Center, et al vs. City of CoppeD, 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. Lease of city-owned property.
2. Sale of land west of Denton Tap and south of Bethel.
C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover re-convened into Executive Session at 8:39 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:43 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
21. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to
was adjourned.
before the City Council, the meeting
ATTEST:
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