CM 2008-04-22
MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 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
Mayor Pro Tem Brianna Hinojosa-Flores
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
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.Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
2.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.
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1.Purchase of real property west of Denton
Tap/south of Bethel Road.
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 5:43 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned
the Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discuss Waste Management Contract.
B.Discuss Employee Medical Benefits.
C.Discuss Town Center Plaza Time Capsule.
D.Discuss Board & Commission Schedule.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation recognizing Boy Scouts that have completed
Eagle Projects with the Coppell Parks and Recreation
Department.
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Presentation:
Amanda Vanhoozier, Community Programs Supervisor, introduced
Jonathan Berry and Jason Orr and Mayor Stover presented a
certificate to each.
8.Presentation to Duke Realty for winning the Best
Industrial Deal of the Year for Point West at the Dallas
Business Journal Best Real Estate Deals of the Year
Award Banquet on February 28, 2008.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, introduced Jeff Turner who introduced
Jeff Thorton and Randy Wood. Mayor Stover presented a
certificate for the Corporate Coup of the Year.
9.Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Kathie
Gautille for her years of service on the Coppell
Independent School District Board of Trustees, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Kathie Gautille.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation honoring
Kathie Gautille for her years of service on the Coppell Independent
School District Board of Trustees, and authorizing the Mayor 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.
10.Consider approval of a proclamation naming Wednesday,
April 23 National Secretary/Office Professionals Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Allana Lamberth.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve a proclamation
naming Wednesday, April 23 National Secretary/Office
Professionals Day, 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.
11.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of
May 4 through May 10, 2008 Municipal Clerks Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Libby Ball.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming
the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008 Municipal Clerks Week,
and authorizing the Mayor 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.
12.Presentation and update on activities of the Coppell
Youth Advisory Council.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation introduced Lauren
Lake, Zach Flores and Brian Nicholas, Recreation Center
Supervisor, who spoke about the activities of Youth Advisory
Council.
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13.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
14.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: April 8, 2008.
B.Consider approval of signing an Interlocal
Purchasing Agreement between the City of Coppell
and the City of Weatherford, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance abandoning a
sanitary sewer easement as described in Exhibit "A"
and Exhibit "B" within the Alexander Tract (proposed
Alexander Court Subdivision) at the northwest
corner of Denton Tap Road and Bethel Road; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of The William T. Cozby Public
Library Advisory Board Amended By-Laws as
approved by Library Advisory Board on March 13,
2008.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda
Items A, B, C carrying Ordinance No. 2008-1194, and D.
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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15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-215R-LI, Victron
Energy, a zoning change request from PD-215-LI (Planned
Development-215-Light Industrial) to PD-215R-LI
(Planned Development-215 Revised-Light Industrial) as
revised, to allow red & yellow striping and internally
illuminated signage on the gas pump canopy and
internally illuminated signage on two sides of an eight-
foot tower extension located along I.H. 635 on 2.34 acres
of property within the City of Coppell and the City of
Irving, located south of I.H. 635, east of Royal Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Bennett Ratliff, representing the applicant, made a presentation to
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover advised the Public Hearing remained open from the
April 8 City Council meeting, and asked for those persons wishing
to speak.
1)Nick Vasquez, Construction Manager, stated Shell did not
make the sign without the white background.
2)Alan Melville, 336 Beechwood, spoke in favor of the
proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 8:33 p.m. and reopened
the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Shell logo sign with white background on two sides of
the tower and red internally lit letters edged in yellow spelling
SHELL on the canopy for Case No. PD-215R-LI, Victron Energy, a
zoning change request from PD-215-LI (Planned Development-215-
Light Industrial) to PD-215R-LI (Planned Development-215
Revised-Light Industrial) as revised, located along I.H. 635 on 2.34
acres of property within the City of Coppell and the City of Irving,
located south of I.H. 635, east of Royal Lane. 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.
16.Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to
recreational fees and garbage collection fees and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Resolution No. 2008-
0422.1 amending Resolution No. 010996.3, as heretofore
amended, with regard to recreational fees and garbage collection
fees 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.
17.City Manager's Report.
Jim Witt, City Manager, announced the groundbreaking for Rolling
Oaks Memorial Cemetery to be held May 7 at 5:00 pm at the
corner of Ruby and Freeport.
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18.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Election Day and
Early Voting for the May 10 Election.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Relay for Life on
April 26 & 27.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Regional Mayors
Best Practices Conference.
D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell High
School government class visit.
E.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Pinkerton
Elementary School 3 grade class visit.
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A. Mayor Stover reminded the public about Election Day for
both City Council and School Board on May 10 at Town
Center. Early Voting begins April 28-May 6 at Town Center.
The hours are Monday-Saturday 8 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-6
pm, and 7am-7pm May 5-6. Libby Ball, City Secretary,
reminded the public that they can early vote at any Dallas
County location. Coppell residents living in Denton County
will vote at Town Center.
B. Mayor Stover announced Relay for Life will be held April 26-
27 at Wagon Wheel Park. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores
will stand in for the Mayor at the Welcome Ceremonies.
C. Mayor Stover spoke about the Regional Mayors Best
Practices Conference and thanked the Mayor of Frisco for
hosting the event.
D. Mayor Stover attended the High School government classes
and spoke about local government in Coppell and the right
to vote.
E. Mayor Stover reported on his visit to Pinkerton Elementary
and thanked the teachers for allowing him to speak.
19.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.
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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 CFBISD will be hosting
a Health Fair May 8. LISD will be holding a bond election
May 10.
B.Councilmember Faught announced that the New Tech High
School renovations will begin once school is out. School will
begin as scheduled. The School Board also recognized Mr.
Richard Lee for his years of service and reserved the right to
name another school facility after him.
C.Councilmember Faught informed the council that a
candidate forum was held on April 14. Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores spoke and Councilmembers Brancheau and
Faught attended. The Coppell Seniors are looking forward to
the groundbreaking of the new Senior Center.
D.Councilmember Peters reported SH161 will be designated a
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toll road. She also attended the 3 annual Texas
Transportation Forum in Austin where transportation was
discussed to be in a state of financial crisis.
E.Councilmember Franklin said the Economic Development
Committee met April 2 and discussed existing tax incentives
and its impact on Coppell’s revenue base. Real Estate
Developers were invited to participate in the discussion and
stated Coppell is well-known for being business friendly.
F.Nothing to report.
G.Nothing to report.
H.Nothing to report.
I.Nothing to report.
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J. Councilmember Tunnell announced the Keyholder Breakfast
raised more than $60,000. Farmers Branch Rotary is hosting
a golf tournament at Riverchase Golf Course April 28.
K. Nothing to report.
L. Councilmember Franklin said the group met April 10. A
presentation was made on the drowning in Mesquite. Five
CERT teams, including Coppell, were brought in to assist.
They also discussed the Super Bowl in Arlington. Three
years is needed for planning with an expectation of 115,000
people in attendance. Federal and regional support will be
needed.
M. Nothing to report.
N. Councilmember Faught reported the Senior Adult Services
received $5,000 to help with transportation from Harold
Simmons Foundation. They are predicting 131% growth
between 2000-2009 in individuals 65 years or older in the
Coppell area.
20. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
21. 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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