AG 2007-09-25
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
DOUG STOVER, BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES, Place 3
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 MARVIN FRANKLIN, Place 6
MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4 BILL YORK, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
(Open to the Public)
Work Session Immediately Following 1 Fl. Conf. Room
(Open to the Public)
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6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Atrium
(By Invitation Only)
Bd/Comm Reception
Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
(Open to the Public)
Executive Session Immediately Following 1 Fl. Conf. Room
(Closed to the Public)
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will
meet in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. for
Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m., with Executive Session immediately following, to
be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this
meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of
seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item
listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to
adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
1.Call to order.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding up-coming meetings.
B.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjourn Work Session.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no Council
action is required or permitted.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATRIUM FROM
6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Regular Session.
4.Invocation.
5.Pledge of Allegiance.
6.Consideration of rescinding action regarding the appointment of
individuals to the Coppell Education Development Corporation taken at
the September 11, 2007 meeting, and consideration of appointment of
incumbents to said Corporation.
7.Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee members.
8.Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
CONSENT AGENDA
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: September 11, 2007.
B.Consider approval of renewing the service agreement with
Motorola, Inc. for the maintenance of all city radios and the
communication network in the amount of $60,166.68; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C.Consider approval of a grant for technology in the amount of
$139,550 for literacy between Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD, the
city of Coppell, and the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
D.Consider approval of a grant for technology in the amount of
$54,525 for technology between Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD, the
city of Coppell, and the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
E.Consider approval of an agreement for the architectural services of
J. Stuart Todd, Inc., for the Rolling Oaks Cemetery in an amount not
to exceed $135,000 and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
F.Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Brinson
Benefits, Inc. for benefit consulting services and other health and
wellness related services in the amount $117,839.00 and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
END OF CONSENT
11.Consider approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 To Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement Regarding SH-121 Dated February 1, 2000 to
allow for the refund of $1,200,000.00 previously paid for SH-121; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
12.Consider approval of the Annual Report from the Coppell Education
Development Corporation.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
13.Consider approval of a new Tax Abatement Policy for the City of Coppell
to take effect on October 1, 2007.
14.Consider approval of a tax incentive policy for Old Town Coppell to take
effect on October 1, 2007.
15.Consider approval of Council goals for 2007.
16.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the “Dig for a Cure” held on
September 22.
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B.Report by Councilmember Faught regarding Grapefest.
C.Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding National League of
Cities.
D.Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding Economic
Development Steering Committee Meeting.
17.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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
18.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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 District Court; and City of
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Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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2.Seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding
applicability of City of Coppell Zoning Ordinance and actions
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of Bethel
Road.
C.Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1.Deliberation regarding City Manager Evaluation.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at
the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 21st day of September, 2007, at
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Libby Ball, City Secretary
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DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON
www.ci.coppell.tx.us
THE CITY'S WEBSITE () UNDER PUBLIC
DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS.
PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or
other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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