CM 2007-06-26
MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 26, 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
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores 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.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2.Convene Work Session
A.Legislative Recap
B.Discussion regarding CEDC Appointments.
C.Discussion regarding Board/Commission Interviews.
D.Discussion regarding the Sign Ordinance.
E.Discussion regarding Red Light Cameras.
F.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Work Session was held after Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
3.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code – Consultation
with City Attorney.
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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 191
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District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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B.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 5:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:17 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
The Reverend Frank Pope led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation by Rene Lawson.
Pastor Rene Lawson, a Naval Reserve and former Coppell resident, made
a presentation to Council regarding his time in Iraq and presented Mayor
and Council with a Coppell city flag that was flown in Iraq.
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8.Report by Waste Management regarding storm damage
recovery efforts.
John Klaiber, representing Waste Management, made a report to Council
regarding their cleanup efforts during the recent storms. Mike Holbrook
was also present and was the person responsible for the coordination of
the cleanup efforts.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: June 12, 2007.
B.Consider approval of the resignation of Richard McCaffrey
from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C.Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District
for library print materials in the amount of $126,000 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 equipment at Coppell High School for the Engineering
Technologies Pathway program in the amount of $35,000
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
E.Consider approval of a Resolution suspending the
proposal by Atmos Energy Corporation to implement
interim GRIP rate adjustments, providing for notice
hereof to said company, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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F.Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3
Parking, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for
the City of Coppell to prohibit stopping, standing, or
parking a vehicle on both sides of Kaye Street and at all
times beginning at a point 1550 feet east of its
intersection with Coppell Road and extending to a point
at the west property line of Lot 14 of the Round Oak
Estates in its entirety; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D, E carrying Resolution No. 2007-0626.1 and F carrying Ordinance
No. 2007-1165. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider appointment of an Alternate member to the Parks
and Recreation Board to fill a vacancy which term expires
September 30, 2008.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to appoint Catherine Smithson to serve as
an Alternate member to the Parks and Recreation Board to fill a vacancy
which term expires September 30, 2008. Councilmember York seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the opening of the Hard
Eight Restaurant.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding an update of the
Copperheads Baseball.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the State of the City
address
D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the July 3rd fireworks.
A. Mayor Stover reported that the Hard Eight Restaurant was now
open in Old Coppell. They have high expectations on what it will
do for the vision of Old Coppell.
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B. Mayor Stover encouraged the community to come out and enjoy
the Copperhead games for some good family fun.
C.Mayor Stover addressed the State of the City at the Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon. He said the council helped compile a list of
accomplishments, and he thanked everyone for the success of
such a wonderful city.
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D. Mayor Stover shared that Tuesday, July 3 will be the first time
Coppell will have its own firework display. The fireworks will be
conducted at Andy Brown Park East and Moore Road at 7:00 pm.
He encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the show. The July
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4 Annual Parade will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am.
13.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Councilmember Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Councilmembers Peters and Faught.
C.Coppell Seniors – Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught.
D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Councilmember
Peters.
E.Economic Development Committee – Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmember Franklin.
F.International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI) – Councilmember Brancheau
G.Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Councilmember Tunnell.
H.Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Councilmember Tunnell.
I.Metrocrest Medical Services – Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-
Flores.
J.Metrocrest Social Service Center – Councilmember
Tunnell.
K.North Texas Council of Governments – Councilmember
Brancheau.
L.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management –
Councilmember Franklin.
M.North Texas Commission – Councilmember York.
N.Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
A. Councilmember Tunnell discussed items reported from
Superintendent Annette Griffin’s June letter.
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B.Councilmember Faught reported that the Coppell school board and
district agreed to close Lee Elementary in 2008. In the meantime,
they are working on redistricting plans scheduled for discussion on
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July 23.
C.Councilmember Brancheau stated that the Coppell Seniors will
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have their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00
am. Councilmember Faught said the program will include a
discussion on seniors and the Police Department. They will also
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host an Independence Day Luncheon on July 3.
D.Councilmember Peters reported that the Legislature passed a bill
that allowed NTTA to match, or beat, the Cintra SH 121 award
contract. Results will be announced later.
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E.Councilmember Franklin informed the council that at the June 6
meeting, the Economic Development Committee approved a 75%
abatement for two industrial buildings in the Bethel Business
Park. The committee is also reviewing the Retail Needs Survey
conducted by Ray Turco and Associates.
F.Nothing to report.
G.Councilmember Tunnell reported that the transition from Tenet to
Partners is scheduled for August.
H.Nothing to report.
I.Nothing to report.
J.Nothing to report.
K.Nothing to report.
L.Nothing to report.
M.Nothing to report.
N.Councilmember Faught described the Home Repair Blitz for the
Adult Seniors. Best Buy and two catholic youth missions,
comprised of over 500 kids, completed 20 projects in one week.
They repaired various items and spent time interacting with the
seniors while working. They also built over 75 birdhouses and
installed 45. They are interested in making this an annual event.
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14. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
15. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to
was adjourned.
Council, the meeting
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ATTEST:
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