CM 2007-08-14
MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, August 14, 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 (late arrival)
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, 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 Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores 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.Address issues regarding S.H. 121 Bypass.
B.Presentation regarding Municipal Cemetery.
C.Discuss ½ Cent Sales Tax, Crime District and Street
Maintenance.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover arrived prior to convening Work Session.
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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 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.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of
Bethel Road.
Executive Session was held at the end of the meeting.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
8.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: July 24, 2007
July 26, 2007
July 31, 2007.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Text amendments to
Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances amending Article
29, Sign Regulations, to delete all references to temporary off-
and on-premise signage, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of entering into a Professional Services
Agreement with Larry O. Hulsey & Company to provide
application review, inspections during construction and drilling
and annual inspections during the operation of oil and gas
drilling in the City of Coppell, and consulting on Ordinance
revisions as necessary; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-214R2-SF-
9 and C, Arbor Manors, zoning change from C (Commercial), R
(Retail) and SF-9 (Single Family–9) to PD-214R2-SF-9 and C
(Planned Development-214 Revision - 2 Single-Family-9 and
Commercial), with a Concept Site Plan to allow the development
of 73 single-family homes on approximately 24 acres and
commercial uses on approximately five acres of property
located south of Sandy Lake Road; west of Denton Tap Road,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-221R2-HC,
Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from PD-221-HC
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(Planned Development-221-Highway Commercial) to PD-
221R2-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 2-Highway
Commercial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow for the
construction of an 187,535-square-foot, six-story hotel, with
260 rooms and ancillary uses, on 5 acres of property located
along the east side of Point West Boulevard, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-221R3-HC,
Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from PD-221-HC
(Planned Development-221-Highway Commercial) to PD-
221R3-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 3-Highway
Commercial) to attach a Concept Plan for retail and restaurant
uses on 17.4 acres of property located at the northwest corner
of Belt Line Road and IH 635, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-222R-LI,
Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from PD-222-LI (Planned
Development-222-Light Industrial) to PD-222R-LI (Planned
Development-222 Revised-Light Industrial) to attach a Detail
Site Plan to allow the construction of a 1,079,475 square-foot
office/warehouse building on 48.83 acres of property located
west of Belt Line Road and east of Dividend Drive, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1241-C, Fat
Daddy’s Burger House, zoning change from C (Commercial) to
S-1241-C (Special Use Permit-1241-Commercial) to allow a
3,580-square-foot restaurant with a 940-square-foot outdoor
patio area, to be located at 215 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1108R3-A,
T-Mobile, zoning change from S-1108-A (Special Use Permit-
1108-Agriculture) to S-1108R3-A (Special Use Permit-1108
Revision 3-Agriculture), to allow for a wireless communication
antenna to be mounted to an existing electric transmission
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tower, with an accessory cabinet at the base of the tower,
located approximately 1,000-feet southwest of the intersection
of MacArthur Boulevard and the transmission line easement;
north of Belt Line Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J.Consider approval of an emergency bid from Craig Olden, Inc.
for the installation of erosion control measures at Andrew
Brown Park East, in the amount of $86,400.00, and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-473, C, D carrying Ordnance No.
91500-A-474, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-475, F carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-476, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-477,
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-478, I carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-
479 and J . Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of
the motion.
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2007-2008 tax
rate of 0.64146.
Presentation:
Chad Beach, Assistant Finance Director, 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 Peters moved to close the Public Hearing.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the North Lake College, North Campus Addition,
Minor Plat and Replat, being a replat of Lot 2, Block 2 of the Freeport
North Addition, containing approximately 1.9 acres and a minor plat
of 33.9 acres to establish a building site, fire lane and easements to
allow the development of a 37,000-square-foot college and ancillary
uses on approximately 10 acres of this 35.8 acres of property at the
southeast corner of S.H. 121 and W. Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, 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 Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the North Lake College, North Campus Addition, Minor Plat and Replat,
being a replat of Lot 2, Block 2 of the Freeport North Addition, containing
approximately 1.9 acres and a minor plat of 33.9 acres to establish a
building site, fire lane and easements to allow the development of a
37,000-square-foot college and ancillary uses on approximately 10 acres
of this 35.8 acres of property at the southeast corner of S.H. 121 and W.
Sandy Lake Road. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
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11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-229-LI Minyard Addition (KTR
Capital), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-229-LI
(Planned Development-229-Light Industrial) to allow the retention
and expansion of the existing office/warehouse and office buildings
and to allow the construction of four office/warehouse buildings,
totaling approximately 503,250-square-feet on 79.53 acres of
property, located at the southwest corner of Freeport Parkway and
Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Matt Taylor and Steve Heniford, representing the Applicant, answered
questions of Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-229-LI Minyard Addition (KTR Capital), zoning change from
LI (Light Industrial) to PD-229-LI (Planned Development-229-Light
Industrial) to allow the retention and expansion of the existing
office/warehouse and office buildings and to allow the construction of four
office/warehouse buildings, totaling approximately 503,250-square-feet
on 79.53 acres of property, located at the southwest corner of Freeport
Parkway and Bethel Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)Submittal of Revised Tree Survey and Mitigation Plan in accordance
with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance prior to submission of
tree removal permit;
2)Relocate the existing fire hydrant west of Building D to be within a
landscape island;
3)The proposed buildings should not use existing fire pumps; and
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4)Contact Jeff Curry at (972) 888-1330 to discuss electric service
requirements.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Minyard Addition (KTR Capital) Lots 1R, 2R,
3R and 4R, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, of
the Minyard Addition, to establish building sites, fire lanes and
easements to allow the retention and expansion of the existing
office/warehouse and office buildings and to allow the construction of
four office/warehouse buildings on 79.53 acres of property located at
the southwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, 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 Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Minyard Addition (KTR Capital) Lots 1R, 2R, 3R and 4R, Block 1,
Replat, being a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, of the Minyard Addition, to
establish building sites, fire lanes and easements to allow the retention
and expansion of the existing office/warehouse and office buildings and to
allow the construction of four office/warehouse buildings on 79.53 acres
of property located at the southwest corner of Freeport Parkway and
Bethel Road; subject to the following conditions:
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1)Submission of written approval from TU Electric allowing for the
construction of building over their existing easement or and instrument
abandoning the easement;
2)Submission of a property owner's association document addressing
maintenance of water, sanitary sewer and drainage; and
3)Contact Jeff Curry at 972-888-1330 to discuss electric service
requirements.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-228-HC, Vista Ridge Retail, zoning
change from HC (Highway Commercial) to PD-228-HC (Planned
Development-228-Highway Commercial) to establish a Concept Plan
for retail and restaurant uses on 14.8 acres of property, and to attach
a Detail Site Plan to allow the development of a grocery store with
restaurant, convenience store with fuel sales & drive-through and
retail uses on approximately 11 acres of property, located at the
northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Michael Clark, representing the Applicant, answered questions of Council.
Warren Creason, representing Market Street, answered questions of
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak.
1)Jeff Fink, 735 Plaza Blvd., discussed the cross-access issue and asked
for the cross access to be eliminated.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-228-HC, Vista Ridge Retail, zoning change from HC
(Highway Commercial) to PD-228-HC (Planned Development-228-
Highway Commercial) to establish a Concept Plan for retail and restaurant
uses on 14.8 acres of property, and to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow
the development of a grocery store with restaurant, convenience store
with fuel sales & drive-through and retail uses on approximately 11 acres
of property, located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap
Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)Approve grocery store lot 6 parking as shown (15 space reduction);
2)Detail landscaping for lots 1-4 will closely follow Concept Plan;
3)Approve grocery landscaping with 26 additional trees in lieu of 7,400
square feet of landscape area;
4)Approve landscape shortage on lots 5, 6, 7 of 4,000 square feet by
providing additional 37 trees over code requirement;
5)Approve landscape plans for lots 5, 6, 7 as shown with modifications
listed above;
6)Approve sign locations on lots 5, 6, 7 at this time; reserve decisions
on other lots until detail plans are submitted;
7)Work with staff to revise the gas pump canopy elevation to replace the
red, shiny metal with another material while maintaining the red color;
and
8)Submit for staff review the TIA prepared by the applicant prior to the
August 14, 2007 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Vista Ridge Retail, Lots 1AR-7, Block A,
Replat, being a replat of Lot 1A, Block D, Vista Ridge Addition, to
establish fire lanes, access and utility easements to allow the
development of retail and restaurant uses on 14.8 acres of property,
located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
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Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, 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 Brancheau moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Vista Ridge Retail, Lots 1AR-7, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lot
1A, Block D, Vista Ridge Addition, to establish fire lanes, access and
utility easements to allow the development of retail and restaurant uses on
14.8 acres of property, located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and
Denton Tap Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)Contact Jeff Curry at (972) 888-1330 to discuss electric service
requirements;
2)Provide property owner’s association document for maintenance of
water and storm sewer lines on private property: and
3)Procure TXDOT approval for driveway access from State Highway
121.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R8-H, The Village at Old
Coppell, zoning change from H (Historic), PD-108-H (Planned
Development-108-Historic) and PD-108R5-H (Planned
Development-108-Revised-5-Historic) to PD-108R8-H (Planned
Development-108-Revised-8-Historic) to attach a concept plan for
seven lots on approximately 10.4 acres and a detail plan for two
21,050-square- foot two-story retail/hotel buildings on two 1.15 acre
lots, a 25,141-square-foot two-story event/conference center on a
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2.8 acre lot, and a 7,812-square-foot pet bed/breakfast on a 1.04
acre lot, located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately
250 feet south of Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Donna Kolberg, Applicant, addressed questions of council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-108R8-H, The Village at Old Coppell, zoning change from H
(Historic), PD-108-H (Planned Development-108-Historic) and PD-
108R5-H (Planned Development-108-Revised-5-Historic) to PD-108R8-
H (Planned Development-108-Revised-8-Historic) to attach a concept
plan for seven lots on approximately 10.4 acres and a detail plan for two
21,050-square- foot two-story retail/hotel buildings on two 1.15 acre
lots, a 25,141-square-foot two-story event/conference center on a 2.8
acre lot, and a 7,812-square-foot pet bed/breakfast on a 1.04 acre lot,
located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 250 feet south
of Bethel Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)Include side elevations for the hotel/retail buildings and correctly label
all materials and colors to be used on black and white elevations
(garage door materials);
2)Coordinate with the Fire Department for proper FDC and fire hydrant
locations and indicate on the Site Plan;
3)The benches along Coppell Road will need to be coordinated with the
Engineering Department for relocation after Coppell Road is improved;
4)Coordinate with the Parks Department for relocation of irrigation taps
and meters and proper placement of trees and shrubs abutting the
Service Center property;
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5)Combine the Tree Survey with the Landscape Plan and retitle -
"Landscape Plan/Tree Survey;"
6)All utilities will be evaluated further during Engineering Plan review;
and
7)Contact the Animal Shelter and Adoption Center for boarding
permitting and procedures.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.Consider approval of The Village at Old Coppell, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the development of a seven lot, 10.4 acre development, located
along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 250 feet south of
Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve The Village at Old Coppell,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a seven lot, 10.4 acre
development, located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately
250 feet south of Bethel Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric service
requirements;
2)Water plan does not indicate their system as being private, not
showing DDCV vaults;
3)Show FDC (fire department connections) on water plan. Must be within
50’ of a fire hydrant and on the same side of the fire lane;
4)Include lot numbers and block letter (A) on plan and within title block;
5)Show existing structures and site features, noting if structures are to
remain, be relocated, or be removed;
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6)Submit a copy of the cross access/parking agreement and a property
owners’association agreement for maintenance of private utilities;
and
7)A replat is required to be submitted including the entire Service
Center property when the replat and final plat for this property is
submitted.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
17.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-108R7-SF-9,
The Chateaus of Coppell, to amend the land use designation on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Public/Institutional to Residential
Low Density on approximately 11 acres of property along Denton
Tap Road and a zoning change from PD-108-LI (Planned
Development-108-Light Industrial) to PD-108R7-SF-9 (Planned
Development-108R7-Single Family-9), with a Concept Plan, to allow
the development of 56 single-family homes and common/ open space
areas on 20 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
Bethel and Denton Tap Roads, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-480 for
Case No. PD-108R7-SF-9, The Chateaus of Coppell, to amend the land
use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from
Public/Institutional to Residential Low Density on approximately 11 acres
of property along Denton Tap Road and a zoning change from PD-108-LI
(Planned Development-108-Light Industrial) to PD-108R7-SF-9 (Planned
Development-108R7-Single Family-9), with a Concept Plan, to allow the
development of 56 single-family homes and common/ open space areas on
20 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Bethel and Denton
Tap Roads, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau
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seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught, Franklin
and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting
against the motion.
18.Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Article 9-
1, regarding Animal Services Advisory and Appeals Board, animal
impounds and dangerous dog requirements; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Gary Nix, Deputy Police Chief, and Lieutenant Derrick Watson, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2007-1176
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Article 9-1,
regarding Animal Services Advisory and Appeals Board, animal impounds
and dangerous dog requirements; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
19.Consider approval of a City of Coppell Public Safety Radio System
800 MHz Trunked Analog Simulcast System upgrade at an
approximate cost of $544,752.00; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Gary Nix, Deputy Police Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve a City of Coppell Public Safety
Radio System 800 MHz Trunked Analog Simulcast System upgrade at an
approximate cost of $544,752.00; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of
the motion.
20.Consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the city of
Coppell, Texas, creating a crime control and prevention district within
the corporate limits of the city of Coppell, Texas; providing for the
appointment of a temporary board of directors; for calling of meetings
to determine the feasibility and approving a proposed budget and
crime control plan; providing for the board to consider an order
calling an election to impose one-fourth (1/4) of one percent sales
and use tax to finance such district; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Resolution No. 2007-0814.1
creating a crime control and prevention district within the corporate limits
of the city of Coppell, Texas; providing for the appointment of a
temporary board of directors; for calling of meetings to determine the
feasibility and approving a proposed budget and crime control plan;
providing for the board to consider an order calling an election to impose
one-fourth (1/4) of one percent sales and use tax to finance such district;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign; with the temporary board members
being Doug Stover, Jayne Peters, Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Marsha
Tunnell, Billy Faught, Marvin Franklin and Bill York. Councilmember
Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
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Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
21.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell Copperheads update.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding National Night Out.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding New Teachers’ Breakfast.
D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Chamber Scholarship.
A.Mayor Stover announced that the Coppell Copperheads were the
Texas Collegiate League Champions finishing the season with a
32-19 record. The Mayor thanked the families who hosted the
players in their homes for the season.
B.Mayor Stover reported that 45 block parties had been held on
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August 7 for National Night Out and congratulated all the block
captains for their work.
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C.Mayor Stover attended the Teachers’ Breakfast on August 14 and
stated there was much discussion regarding the collaboration
between the city and the school.
D.Mayor Stover reported there would be changes in the future for the
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. The Chamber has received its
501(c) designation making future contributions tax deductible. The
Chamber issues ten scholarships annually based on contributions
from local businesses.
22.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
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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.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of
Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 11:15 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
Councilmember York left the meeting during Executive Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
23.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve a final reimbursement in the
amount of $104,000 under an Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City of Coppell and Coppell Hard Eight, Ltd., dated June 26,
2006. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters and Franklin voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmembers Tunnell and Faught voting against the motion.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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