CM 2008-02-26
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 26, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Brianna Hinojosa-Flores
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Christel
Pettinos 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 Work 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 District Court;
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and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al
in the 101 District Court.
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2.License Agreements with Sports Associations.
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.Oil and Gas Lease of City-owned property.
3.Purchase of real property east of Denton Tap
and north of Beltline.
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.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived prior to convening Executive
Session.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Councilmember Peters
arrived during Executive Session. Mayor Stover recessed the
Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Presentation regarding Oil and Gas Drilling.
B.Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
C.Discussion regarding Resident Welcome/Orientation.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Susan Bryan of First United Methodist Church led those
present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7.Presentation by Tabatha Brannum regarding the new Tech
High School.
Tabitha Brannam, representing Coppell ISD, made a presentation
to Council on the New Tech High School.
8.Report by the Library Board.
Marsha Raines, Library Board Chair, made a presentation to
Council on the activities at the Library.
9.Presentation by City Staff regarding Coppell
Environmental Management System.
Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary, made a presentation to
Council on the Green Team’s Environmental Management System.
10.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
11.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: February 12, 2008.
B.Consider approval of a grant agreement between the
city of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School
District in the amount of $45,000 for technology at
the high school, and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A and B. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
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Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin
and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.Consider approval of awarding Design/Build services as
outlined in Buy Board Job Contracting Proposal #258-07
to Jamail & Smith Construction Company, for the design
and construction of the Fire Department Storage Facility
to be located west of Fire Station #1, 520 Southwestern
Boulevard, in the amount of $527,993.00 as provided in
Fire Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve awarding Design/Build
services as outlined in Buy Board Job Contracting Proposal #258-
07 to Jamail & Smith Construction Company, for the design and
construction of the Fire Department Storage Facility to be located
west of Fire Station #1, 520 Southwestern Boulevard, in the
amount of $527,993.00 as provided in Fire Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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 nominating Councilmembers to the North
Central Texas Council of Governments Clean Air Steering
Committee and/or Subcommittee.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to nominate
Councilmembers Brancheau and Peters to the North Central Texas
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Council of Governments Clean Air Steering Committee and the
Clean Engine Technology, Building Codes, and Reduction of
vehicle miles traveled/idling Subcommittees. 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.
14.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of David
Castillo from the Parks and Recreation Board and
appointing a new member to fill the unexpired term.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to accept the resignation of David
Castillo from the Parks and Recreation Board and appoint
Catherine Smithson to fill the unexpired term. 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.
15.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Family Fish to be
held March 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Andrew
Brown East.
A.Mayor Stover reported on the upcoming Family Fish
scheduled for Saturday. Brad Reid, Director of Parks and
Recreation, announced the stocking of approximately 2000
pounds of trout, as well as other activities for the kids.
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Mayor Stover also announced the Chamber of Commerce 25
anniversary Gala held Saturday night at the DFW Hilton.
16.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 the CFBISD Used Book
Sale begins February 27 – March 2. The PTA is requesting
clothing for the children in the district. Lewisville ISD has
called a bond election for May 10.
B. Councilmember Faught informed the public that
applications for the New Tech High School will be accepted
through February 28. School Board elections for Place 4 & 5
will be held on May 10. Mayor Stover also announced a
$1000 donation to Project Graduation held before the
meeting.
C. Councilmember Faught announced the upcoming activities
scheduled for the Seniors: Vegas Getaway during Spring
Break, a Senior Spelling Bee for March 19 at 9am and the
King Tut exhibit October 6.
D. Councilmember Peters reported NTTA held a groundbreaking
last Monday for the next phase of development through
McKinney. NCTCOG will be considering an agreement with
the City of Coppell for allocating funds to the Freeport
project.
E. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores said the committee
discussed the progress from the Joint Meeting with City
Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission. They also
talked about the latest “hotspot” at Belt Line and MacArthur,
and the drafting of a policy on retail retention.
F. Nothing to report.
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G. Councilmember Tunnell informed the Council that the
previous negotiations for the hospital operations have broken
down and are not moving forward.
H. Nothing to report.
I. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores announced that the
organization is requesting more doctors for after-hours
services. She thanked the doctors in the community for the
hours they do volunteer, but that the numbers are low.
J. Councilmember Tunnell stated the Keyholder Breakfast is
scheduled for March 28 at the Marriott Quorum. The
Sojourners Men’s Group will be the beneficiary of the Golf
Tournament in April.
K. Nothing to report.
L. Nothing to report.
M. Nothing to report.
N. Councilmember Faught reported on a new advertisement
program for the newsletter. They are also scheduling
meetings and workshops for the future on long-range
planning.
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores updated Council on the city’s
upcoming activities for Relay for Life. A Pancake Breakfast
will be held on Thursday, February 28 from 7-10am at Fire
Station #3, and a 5K Run for the Relay Saturday, March 8 at
Andy Brown East, with all proceeds benefiting the American
Cancer Society.
At this time, Council reconvened Work Session followed by Executive
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Reconvene Work Session
A.Presentation regarding Oil and Gas Drilling.
B.Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
C. Discussion regarding Resident Welcome/Orientation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Reconvene Executive Session
B.Section 511.072, Texas Government Code –
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
2.Oil and Gas Lease of City-owned property.
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Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:51 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned
from the Executive Session at 8:59 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 necess
e City Council, the
There being no further busine
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary
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