CM 2007-09-25
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 25, 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 (late arrival)
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Franklin 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.
Councilmember Tunnell 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 up-coming meetings.
B.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores arrived prior to convening Work Session.
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.
Mayor Stover arrived at the beginning of the Regular Session.
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4.Invocation.
Pastor Jennifer Scott of the First Methodist Church led those present in
the Invocation.
5.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the 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.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve rescinding action regarding the
appointment of individuals to the Coppell Education Development
Corporation taken at the September 11, 2007 meeting and appointing
Antonio Altemus, April Terry, Bill Elieson and Marilyn Kibler as members
of the Coppell Education Development Corporation. Councilmember
Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
7.Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Stover swore in the new members who were present to the Boards
and Commissions.
8.Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful.
Brent Wooten, Chair, make the board’s semi-annual report to Council.
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James Halpin, Youth Advisor, addressed Council.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
A.Ms. Jerry Slaughter, 1040 Mapleleaf, addressed Council
concerning problems in Woodridge addition and code enforcement.
B.Jerry Coker, 335 Westlake Drive, addressed Council regarding the
upcoming sales tax election and expressed his opposition to the
tax being proposed.
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.
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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.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D, E and F. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve 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. Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.Consider approval of the Annual Report from the Coppell
Education Development Corporation.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the Annual Report of the
Coppell Education Development Corporation. Councilmember Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of a new Tax Abatement Policy for the City
of Coppell to take effect on October 1, 2007.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a new Tax Abatement Policy
for the City of Coppell to take effect on October 1, 2007. Councilmember
York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.Consider approval of a tax incentive policy for Old Town
Coppell to take effect on October 1, 2007.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a tax incentive policy for Old
Town Coppell to take effect on October 1, 2007. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.Consider approval of Council goals for 2007.
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Presentation:
Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Council goals for 2007.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the “Dig for a Cure”
held on September 22nd.
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.
A.Mayor Stover congratulated Laurie McNamara for all her work with
the “Dig for a Cure.” The volleyball team raised over $10,000 for
the Susan G. Koman Foundation. The Mayor thanked the Council
and community for all their support and stated that former Mayor
Candy Sheehan was very honored and wanted to expressed her
appreciation as well.
B.Councilmember Faught recounted Grapevine’s Mayoral Grape
Stomp at Grapefest and stated that he and Councilmember
Brancheau had won again for their unique costumes. Mayor
Stover thanked them for representing the City of Coppell so well.
C.Councilmember Tunnell reported that Item D was really part of
Item C. She stated she had attended NLC in Grand Junction,
Colorado they discussed developers and environmental issues
among other things.
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.
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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 announced that CFBISD Superintendent
Annette Griffin is being recognized as Citizen of the Year at a
dinner and silent auction on October 18 from 6-9 p.m. at
Brookhaven Country Club. A Breakfast for Children is being held
on October 2 at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the
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Education Foundation’s 10 anniversary. Jody Williams was
named the new principal for Riverchase Elementary. LISD will be
having an Early Education Screening on September 27 and 28.
B.Councilmember Faught informed Council that school enrollment
this year was 9,903 students with 2,977 students at the high
school, 2,426 students in the middle schools and 4,500 students
at the elementary schools. CISD hired 180 new employees this
year with 132 being teachers. Two public meetings will be held on
October 3 and 4 from 7-9 p.m. to receive public input regarding
redistricting. Councilmember Peters announced the Education
Foundation would be hosting a Casino Party on Saturday,
September 29 and that a Coppell Nature Center Workday would
also be held on that same date.
C.Councilmember Brancheau advised that the Seniors would hold
their Potluck Luncheon on Wednesday, September 26 at 11:30
a.m.
D.Councilmember Peters reported that the City of Coppell will be
accepting $1.2 million back from Denton County.
E.Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores said the Economic Development
Committee discussed KTR Coppell, LLC’s request of a waiver of
50% of the roadway impact and building fees.
F.There was nothing to report on this item.
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G.Councilmember Tunnell stated that the Metrocrest Hospital
Authority has changed operators from Tenet to Hospital Partners of
America. RHD will be renamed in the upcoming future and the
board will now cover both hospitals.
H.Councilmember Tunnell announced that the Stetsons and
Turquoise Annual Gala was a success, but the final totals were not
in yet.
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.
L.There was nothing to report on this item.
M.Councilmember York discussed the luncheon for the North Texas
Commission that he attended along with Mayor Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau and Peters. Jerry Jones spoke about
the 2011 Super Bowl and the new Cowboy Stadium.
N.Councilmember Faught reported that Senior Adult Services had
received a grant from the Metrocrest Medical Foundation for
$20,787 for the use of transportation. Also on October 22 they will
hold Tee Up for Seniors at Indian Creek Golf Club.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
18.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.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.
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Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel
Matters.
1. Deliberation regarding City Manager Evaluation.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:50 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business t orne before t e City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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