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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, October 23, 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 (late arrival)
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 Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.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 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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Property acquisition in Old Coppell.
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C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road.
Councilmember Peters arrived at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores convened into Executive Session at 5:39
p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-
Flores recessed the Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding proposed revisions to Section 6-15-6
Temporary On-Premise Signs.
B.Discussion regarding Natural Gas Exploration.
C.Discussion regarding the use of CDBG Funds.
D.Discussion regarding circulation in Old Coppell and
Farmers’ Market parking.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no
Council action is required or permitted.
Mayor Stover arrived at the beginning of the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
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6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
October 23 through October 31, 2007 as Red Ribbon Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Officer R.J. Harr and McGruff.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming the
week of October 23 through October 31, 2007 as Red Ribbon Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
8.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of
November 2007 as Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to the Directors of the Education Foundation.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation naming the
month of November 2007 as Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
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9.Presentation by Vonita White from the Get Connected
Committee.
Presentation:
Vonita White made a presentation to the council.
10.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Stover advised no one signed up to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
11.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: October 9, 2007.
B.Consider approval of canceling the regular City Council
meetings scheduled for November 13 and December 25
and calling a special meeting for November 12.
C.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell,
Texas, in support of the City of Dallas' Trinity Parkway
Project, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell,
Texas, in support of state funding highway projects, as
provided for in Proposition 12, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
E.Consider approval of a contract with Innovative
Transportation Solutions, Inc. in the amount of
$34,375.00, for assisting in the implementation of State
and Federally assisted projects, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement for
Expanded Regional Storm Water Management Program
between the City of Coppell and North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as administrative
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agent; to allow for cost-sharing in the amount of
$3,271.00 for 2008; to accomplish a broad range of
objectives relative to Storm Water Management for a
period of five years beginning October 31, 2007,
automatically renewing each year until September 30,
2012; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G.Consider approval of signing an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement between City of Coppell and County of Tarrant
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H.Consider approval of awarding bid to Professional Turf
Products in the amount of $134,694.50 for the purchase
of Grounds Maintenance Equipment; and authorizing City
Manager to sign.
I.Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the
establishment and operation of the Coppell Farmer's
Market, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to pull Item C to be considered
separately, and to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, and D, carrying
Resolution No. 2007-1023.2, E, F, G, H and I, carrying Resolution No.
2007-1023.3. 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.
11/C.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell,
Texas, in support of the City of Dallas' Trinity Parkway
Project, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Item C,
carrying Resolution No. 2007-1023.1 as amended. Councilmember
Brancheau 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.
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12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval to provide for the taxation of goods-in-
transit otherwise to be exempt under the Texas property tax
code.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing for Item 12, and advised that no
one had signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing for Item 12,
and approve:
Item 12:
The taxation of goods-in-transit otherwise to be exempt under the Texas
property tax code;
And
Item 13:
Resolution No. 2007-1023.4 to provide for the taxation of goods-in-
transit otherwise exempt under section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign;
And
Item 14:
Resolution No. 2007-1023.5 approving the terms and conditions of the
interjurisdictional interlocal agreement by and among the political
subdivisions within the North Central Texas Council of Governments for
the mutual interest to show intent to impose ad valorem taxes upon
goods-in-transit, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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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.
13. Consider approval of a Resolution to provide for the taxation of
goods-in-transit otherwise exempt under section 11.253 of the
Texas Tax Code, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered with Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14. Consider approval of a resolution approving the terms and
conditions of the interjurisdictional interlocal agreement by and
among the political subdivisions within the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for the mutual interest to show intent to
impose ad valorem taxes upon goods-in-transit, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
This item was considered with Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R10-H, Grapevine Springs
Community Center, Lot 1, Block A. a zoning change request from
PD-108-H (Planned Development 108-Historic) and H (Historic) to
PD-108-R10-H (Planned Development 108-Revised 10-Historic) to
allow the construction of a 13,560-square-foot
Recreation/Community Center building on 26.09 acres of property
located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who had
signed up to speak.
A. Joy McCabe, 289 Willingham, spoke in favor of the proposal.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-108R10-H, Grapevine Springs Community Center, Lot 1,
Block A. a zoning change request from PD-108-H (Planned Development
108-Historic) and H (Historic) to PD-108-R10-H (Planned Development
108-Revised 10-Historic) to allow the construction of a 13,560-square-
foot Recreation/Community Center building on 26.09 acres of property
located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road.
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.
16.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Oaktober Fest.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Halloween Scare
Fair.
A.Mayor Stover reported on Oaktober Fest. He said the attendance
was great, the evening was pleasant, and there was plenty of food,
families and games. He thanked all the community members who
participated in the festival, and thanked all the city employees for
their work.
B.Mayor Stover reminded the Council that the Halloween Scare Fair
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is being held on October 31 from 5:30-8:00p.m. at the Coppell
Aquatic and Recreation Center. There will be games, candy and
fun. Admission for children 3 and under is free, and 3 and older is
$5.00.
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
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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 reported on the CFBISD Education
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Foundation. Their Employee Drive ends October 31 and has
already raised $71,000. Riverchase Elementary was honored with
the State’s “Recognized” status. LISD will be hosting a Veterans’
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Day Breakfast at Timbercreek Elementary on November 9.
B.Councilmember Faught informed the Council that there will not be
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any school November 19-23 due to teacher in-service and
Thanksgiving. Nine students were awarded National Merit Scholar
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Semifinalists at Coppell High School. On November 16, the
school district will review plans for redistricting and present the
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chosen plans to the Board of Trustees on November 26.
C.Councilmember Brancheau announced that the Coppell Seniors
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have a Pot Luck Luncheon scheduled for October 24 and a trip to
the Catfish Plantation planned. They will also be hosting a
Costume Halloween Lunch next week.
D.Councilmember Peters reported that the Collin County portion of
SH 121 has received its environmental clearance and is waiting on
the NTTA to close. This means $3.3 billion in revenue for the
region. Councilmember Peters also informed the Council that the
construction on the non-tollway portion of SH 121 and 2499 has
begun and will run 24 hours a day for approximately 12 months.
E.Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores said the committee welcomed their
new board members and elected chair positions. William Rohloff
will be the chairperson and Gary Roden will be the Vice
Chairperson.
F.Councilmember Brancheau updated the Council on ICLEI’s two-
day conference. The Local Government Climate Session is a free
event and is tied to the United Nations summit.
G.There was nothing to report on this item.
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H.Councilmember Tunnell announced that the Stetsons and
Turquoise Annual Gala raised $97,000 and 250 people attended.
I.There was nothing to report on this item.
J.Councilmember Tunnell said a report should be coming out soon
on the short and long term goals.
K.There was nothing to report on this item.
L.There was nothing to report on this item.
M.There was nothing to report on this item.
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N.Councilmember Faught reminded the Council that November 5 is
the Golf Tournament at Indian Creek Country Club, and November
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2-3 is the Annual Book Worm Bash at the Addison Circle
Pavilion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
18.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel
Matters.
1.City Manager Evaluation.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 10:14 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.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to increase the City Manager’s base annual
salary effective October 1, 2007 with a 3% merit increase and a 2.5%
market increase, and a one-time additional, immediate contribution of
$15,000 to his deferred compensation fund.
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.
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There being no further business to
was adjoumed.
Council, the meeting
ATTEST:
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