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AMENDED MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 12, 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
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tem Brianna Hinojosa-Flores 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.
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.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
ED Prospects East and West of Beltline/Denton Tap and
south of Bethel Road.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 6:01 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Update regarding Senior Center.
B.Review of FY 2007 CAFR.
C.Review of Joint Meeting with Planning & Zoning and
Economic Development Committee.
D.Discussion regarding Council Retreat – May 2008.
E.Update regarding Cemetery.
F.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Phil Gelaske of Rejoice Lutheran Church led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Boy Scout Troop 841 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7.Consider approval of a proclamation naming February 22 as
Christian Community Action Day, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Scott Orr and Terry Smith.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation naming
February 22 as Christian Community Action Day, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
9.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: January 22, 2008.
B.Consider approval of awarding a proposal to Thor-Guard,
Inc., for the installation of a Lightning Prediction System
at various park sites, in the amount of $58,620.00, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C.Consider the approval of the purchase of 16 Panasonic
CF-19 ruggedized Tablet Notebook computers from CDW-
G for the Fire Department in the amount of $53,742 as
budgeted.
D.Consider approval of a 12-month extension to the
expiration date (March 19, 2008) of The Chateaus of
Coppell Final Plat, to allow the development of 56 single-
family homes and common/open space lots on 20 acres of
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property located at the southwest corner of Bethel and
Denton Tap Roads.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-228R-
HC, Bank of America zoning change from PD-228-HC
(Planned Development-228-Highway Commercial) to PD-
228R-HC (Planned Development-228 Revised-Highway
Commercial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a 4,634-square-foot bank with five drive-
thru lanes on 1.028 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 6-
15-6. Provisions for temporary (on-premise) signs,
relating to advertising the sale, rental or lease of
property and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to pull Item D and approve Consent
Agenda Items A, B, C, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-490 and F
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-491 2008-1191. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of
the motion.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Item D.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion; and Councilmember Tunnell voting against
the motion.
10.Consider approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, introduced Ben Kohnle, who made a
presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and
York voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider approval of Case No. PD-227R-SF-12, Bellacere
Addition, a zoning change request from PD-227-SF-12 (Planned
Development-227-Single Family-12) to PD-227R-SF-12 (Planned
Development-227 Revised-Single Family-12), to allow:
realignment of the mutual access/fire lane easement;
reconfiguration of the common area lot; relocation of the
garage access on Lot 4; and construction of four single-family
homes on 1.961 acres of property, located along the north side
of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of Summer
Place Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Michael Duffy, applicant, addressed 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 Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-227R-SF-12, Bellacere Addition, a zoning change request
from PD-227-SF-12 (Planned Development-227-Single Family-12) to PD-
227R-SF-12 (Planned Development-227 Revised-Single Family-12), to
allow: realignment of the mutual access/fire lane easement;
reconfiguration of the common area lot; relocation of the garage access
on Lot 4; and construction of four single-family homes on 1.961 acres of
property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
150 feet east of Summer Place Drive, subject to the following conditions:
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1)A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction;
2)Tree retribution in the amount of $3,900 will be required at that time;
and
3)The drainage and utilities (fire hydrants) will be evaluated further
during the engineering plan review.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
12.Consider approval of the Bellacere Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A,
Final Plat, to establish four single-family residential lots, one
common area, easements, and a fire lane on 1.961 acres of
property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 150 feet east of Summer Place Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Michael Duffy, applicant, addressed the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the Bellacere Addition,
Lots 1-4, Block A, Final Plat, to establish four single-family residential
lots, one common area, easements, and a fire lane on 1.961 acres of
property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
150 feet east of Summer Place Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1)A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction;
and
2)Tree retribution in the amount of $3,900 will be required at that time.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and
York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of Case No. PD-221R4-HC, Duke Lesley
Addition, a zoning change request from PD-221-HC (Planned
Development-221-Highway Commercial) to PD-221R4-HC
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(Planned Development-221 Revision 4- Highway Commercial)
to allow two oversized Monument Signs to be located in the
medians of Dividend Drive and Point West Boulevard (one at
each location).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Alex Bennet, representing the applicant, addressed 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 Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-221R4-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, a zoning change request
from PD-221-HC (Planned Development-221-Highway Commercial) to
PD-221R4-HC (Planned Development-221 Revision 4- Highway
Commercial) to allow two oversized Monument Signs to be located in the
medians of Dividend Drive and Point West Boulevard (one at each
location), subject to the following conditions:
1)Obtain right-of-way use agreement through the Engineering
Department.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
14.Consider approval of the Northpoint, Lot 1R and Lot 2, Block
1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Northpoint
Addition, to allow the abandonment of various easements and
the dedication of a mutual access easement allowing for access
to the development on Lot 2 in the City of Grapevine on 16.13
acres of property, located east of S.H. 121 and south of
Northpoint Drive.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Bill Martinelli, applicant, addressed 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 Northpoint, Lot 1R and Lot 2, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Northpoint Addition, to allow the abandonment of various
easements and the dedication of a mutual access easement allowing for
access to the development on Lot 2 in the City of Grapevine on 16.13
acres of property, located east of S.H. 121 and south of Northpoint Drive.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and
York voting in favor of the motion.
15.Consider approval of awarding RFP # 0090 to Color-Ad, Inc. for
the City of Coppell Wayfinding Signs fabrication and
installation program in the amount of $283,296 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, introduced the Wayfinding Committee. Sharon
Logan, Community Information Officer, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the awarding RFP # 0090 to
Color-Ad, Inc. for the City of Coppell Wayfinding Signs fabrication and
installation program in the amount of $333,280 and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
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16.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Mary Karish
from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Board and appointing a new
member to fill the unexpired term.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the resignation of Mary Karish
from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Board and appoint Rebecca Carter to fill
the unexpired term. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
17.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Victor Burke
from the Parks and Recreation Board and appointing a new
member to fill the unexpired term.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the resignation of Victor Burke
from the Parks and Recreation Board and appoint Craig Pritzlaff to fill
the unexpired term. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
18.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Sweetheart Ball.
A.Mayor Stover reported on his attendance at the Metroplex Mayor’s
Meeting and the speech by Dallas’ Mayor Tom Leppert on regional
cooperation. He spoke of three upcoming issues the region faces: a
smoking ordinance, the Trinity River Project and the Super Bowl in
2011. Mayor Leppert thanked the region for the support on the
Trinity River Project, asked that the region be consistent with the
smoking concerns, and work together with the Super Bowl,
specifically in areas of Public Safety and transportation.
B.Mayor Stover commended the Parks and Recreation Department
th
on their 8 annual Sweetheart Ball. The Mother/Son dance was
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held on Friday and the Father/Daughter dance was held on
Saturday with over 300 in attendance. The theme was High School
Musical and was highly successful.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Reconvene Executive Session
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.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 8:57 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to
was adjourned.
City Council, the meeting
ATIEST:
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