CM 2008-01-22
MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 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
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 Stover 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 511.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
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1.Discussion regarding land sale west of Denton Tap
south of Bethel Road.
2.Discussion regarding Right-of-Way Acquisition.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects East and West of Beltline/Denton Tap
and south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Councilmember Peters
arrived during Executive Session. Mayor Stover recessed the
Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Safelight Coppell Demonstration.
B.Status Report on Senior Center.
C.Discussion regarding Joint Meeting for January 29.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Mayor Stover and the Council extended their condolences to
Councilmember Peters on the loss of her husband.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Report by Economic Development Committee.
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Presentation:
Bill Rohloff, Economic Development Committee Chair, made a
presentation to Council regarding the board’s semi-annual report.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
Gordon Pratt, 630 Oak Bend, stated he had to close Da Dusty Cellar and
wanted to discuss signage for Kegs ‘n Cellar.
Peter Bartlett, 754 Armstrong, spoke to Council in support of Gordon
Pratt and Kegs ‘n Cellar.
Jean Hooker, Atmos, 14032 Distribution Way, Farmers Branch, spoke in
favor of Item 10.
CONSENT AGENDA
9.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: January 8, 2008.
B.Consider approval of signing an Interlocal Agreement
between City of Coppell and North Central Texas Council
of Governments regarding advertising at a discounted
rate and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the
City and Northwest Dallas County Flood Control District
to satisfy the requirements of TCEQ Phase II Storm Water
discharge compliance; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider a Resolution to adopt a Storm Water
Management Plan (SWMP) for the purpose of meeting
compliance goals of the new TCEQ Phase II Municipal
Storm Water requirements; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
E.Consider approval for the procurement of one (1)
Brush/Quick Response Vehicle and Equipment through
BuyBoard from Martin Apparatus, Inc. in Denton, Texas
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for the amount not to exceed $93,488 and a BuyBoard fee
of $1,500, as budgeted in the Motor Vehicle Fund in the
Fire Department Capital Outlay; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all required documents relative to the
purchase.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D carrying Resolution No. 2008-0122.1 and E. 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.
10.Consider approval of an ordinance approving the Settlement
Agreement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division
regarding the statement of intent to change gas rates within
the corporate city limits of the City of Coppell; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2008-1190
approving the Settlement Agreement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex
Division regarding the statement of intent to change gas rates within the
corporate city limits of the City of Coppell; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. 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.
11.Consider approval of an Engineering Services contract
amendment in the amount of $147,600 for a contract approved
on December 12, 2000 with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc.; for
additional services related to the design of improvements to
West Sandy Lake Road from Coppell Road to Denton Tap Road;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve an Engineering Services
contract amendment in the amount of $147,600 for a contract approved
on December 12, 2000 with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc.; for additional
services related to the design of improvements to West Sandy Lake Road
from Coppell Road to Denton Tap Road; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. 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.
12.Consider approval of an Engineering Services Contract with
Halff Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering and
design services for the Southwestern Boulevard Infrastructure
Improvements (from Coppell Road South to east of Grapevine
Creek), Project #ST 07-01; for a total fee of $165,000.00; as
provided for in CIP funds; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve an Engineering Services
Contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering
and design services for the Southwestern Boulevard Infrastructure
Improvements (from Coppell Road South to east of Grapevine Creek),
Project #ST 07-01; for a total fee of $165,000.00; as provided for in CIP
funds; and authorizing the City Manager 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.
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13. Consider approval of a Resolution calling the Regular
Municipal Election for Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5 and 7 for
Saturday, May 10, 2008; authorizing the City Manager to enter
into and sign a Joint Election Agreement and Election Service
Contract with Dallas County Elections Department for
conducting the Municipal Election; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Resolution No. 2008-0122.2
calling the Regular Municipal Election for Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5
and 7 for Saturday, May 10, 2008; authorizing the City Manager to enter
into and sign a Joint Election Agreement and Election Service Contract
with Dallas County Elections Department for conducting the Municipal
Election; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell
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.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding condolences to Jayne
and Corinne Peters.
B.Report by Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores regarding
Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting.
C.Report by Councilmember Faught regarding former
Councilmember Walter Pettijohn.
B.Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Deputy City Manager Clay
Phillips discussed the Metroplex Mayors Luncheon and the region’s
need to focus on transportation with regard to air quality.
C.Councilmember Faught spoke of former Councilmember Walter
Pettijohn who recently passed. He was a longtime resident of
Coppell, served several terms on the City Council, was a charter
member of the Lions Club, and was always very helpful to others.
15.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.
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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.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that CFBISD Superintendent
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Annette Griffin now has a blog to communicate with parents.
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February 20 is Family night with the Stars. Tickets are available
for $10 for CFBISD students and staff. The Gently Used Book Sale
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will be held February 27 - March 5. Lewisville ISD will be
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having their Special Education screening January 24-25. Finally,
scholarship applications are due to the Education Foundation on
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January 28.
Councilmember Faught informed Council that the school board
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voted on the redistricting plan for the district. The plan is viewable
on the website. They still need to discuss the transportation safety
issues. Also, informational session dates and times for the New
Technology High School are posted on the website.
Councilmember Faught announced AARP will be offering a Driving
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Safety Program Saturday the 26 from 9am-5pm for a fee of $10.
The “Seniors with Sneakers” has kicked off, and the Coppell Police
Department hosted a Fire Extinguishers class.
There was nothing to report on this item.
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Councilmember Franklin said the Committee met on the 9 and
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discussed Streamline Sales Tax. At their next meeting they will
discuss “hot spots,” especially retail centers. There is a Joint work
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Session on January 29 at 6pm at Fire Station #3.
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Councilmember Brancheau spoke of the annual meeting in Bali
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and discussed the understanding of our world and the need to
save it.
There was nothing to report on this item.
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There was nothing to report on this item.
H.
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The next meeting is January 24
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Councilmember Tunnell stated the Metrocrest Social Service
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Center serviced a record number of families over the holidays in
areas of gifts, clothes, food and various items of need.
Councilmember Brancheau advised that NCTCOG will be hosting a
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series of public meetings in January.
There was nothing to report on this item.
L.
There was nothing to report on this item.
M.
Councilmember Faught reported on the new Information
N.
Coordinator, Barbara Bell.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
16.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
st
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 511.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Discussion regarding land sale west of Denton Tap
south of Bethel Road.
2.Discussion regarding Right-of-Way Acquisition.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
ED Prospects East and West of Beltline/Denton Tap and
south of Bethel Road.
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Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:27 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 9: 16 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
17. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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