CP 2008-05-27
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
MAY 27, 2008
DOUG STOVER, MARVIN FRANKLIN, Place 6
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES, Place 3 KAREN HUNT, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Executive Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Closed to the Public)
Work Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Open to the Public)
Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will
meet in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. for
Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this
meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of
seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item
listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to
adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Call to order.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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 191st District Court; and City of
Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
2. Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding
Real Property.
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 and north of Sandy Lake Road/East of Denton
Tap.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Council Retreat and Overview.
B. TMRS Update.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjourn Work Session.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no Council
action is required or permitted.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Recognition of Service Academy appointments.
8. Report by Park Board.
9. Citizens' Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 13, 2008.
B. Consider approval of a grant between the city of Coppell, the
Coppell Education Development Corporation, and the North Hills
Preparatory School in the amount of $25,000 for technology, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
END OF CONSENT
11. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding National League of
Cities – Community & Economic Development Steering Committee
meeting report.
B. Report by Councilmember Faught regarding Ride of Silence.
12. 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 – Councilmember Hinojosa-
Flores and Mayor Pro Tem 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 – Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores.
J. Metrocrest Social Service Center – Councilmember Tunnell.
K. North Texas Council of Governments – Councilmember Brancheau.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
L. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin.
M. North Texas Commission – Vacant.
N. Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
13. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at
the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 23rd day of May, 2008, at
__________________.
____________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretary
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON
THE CITY'S WEBSITE (www.ci.coppell.tx.us) UNDER PUBLIC
DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS.
PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or
other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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KEY TO COUNCIL GOALS ICONS
2007 — 2012
Maintain Sustainable, Financially Sound City Government with Excellent Services
• Maintain quality customer service resulting in 90+% customer satisfaction ratings
• Ensure adequate resources to support defined services and service levels
• Retain reserves consistent with city policy
• Invest in the city’s future: operations & capital
• Ensure residents are aware of city vision, goals, services and programs
Develop & Revitalize Commercial Areas & Corridors
• Continue development: corporate offices and major distribution businesses
• Revitalize aged or deteriorating strip centers
• Maintain and expand business tax base
• Develop a quality hotel serving residents and guests
• Retain and support expansion of current businesses located in Coppell
Maintain & Upgrade City Infrastructure
• Maintain and improve quality of roads, alleys, and sidewalks
• Improve quality of storm water management systems
• Improve and maintain quality of city facilities
• Facilitate efficient traffic flow within and through the city
• Improve municipal utilities where necessary and maintain existing
Develop an Alive Old Coppell – A Community Destination
• Develop a community destination: residents think of Old Coppell as a place to go
• Attract small, niche retail businesses
• Attract more restaurants
• Maintain and expand the Farmers’ Market
• Attract non-residents to come and return for dining, shopping and entertainment
Maintain Attractive, Livable Neighborhoods with Quality Homes
• Protect the integrity and identity of current neighborhoods
• Enhance the attractiveness of neighborhood infrastructure (trees, streetscapes)
• Maintain and increase property values in older homes
• Have infill developments that add value to the neighborhood
• Have a high percentage of owner-occupied single-family homes
Create a City for a Lifetime
• Provide leisure and recreational opportunities for all family generations
• Maintain a reputation as a safe community for all
• Have all generations and diverse populations feel welcome
• Maintain top quality schools in partnership with ISD’s
• Rejuvenate community events with a high level of participation
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: ES-2
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 191st District Court; and City of Coppell, et
al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
2. Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation regarding Real
Property.
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 and north of Sandy Lake Road/East of Denton Tap.
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: WS-3
WORK SESSION
A. Council Retreat and Overview
B. TMRS Update.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR
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FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
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May 27, 2008
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PROCEDURAL
Recognition of Service Academy appointments.
No action necessary
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City Secretary
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REPORT
Report by the Park Board.
The semi-annual report will be made by a member of the Park Board.
No action necessary on this item.
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: 9
CITIZENS' APPEARANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-964
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING RULES, TIMES AND
PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THE
FOLLOWING ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CONDUCTING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS:
The City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, Article 1-10 "Rules, Times and Procedures for Conducting
City Council Meetings," be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1-10
RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
". . .
1-10-6.2.1 CITIZENS APPEARANCE
Persons wishing to speak on any matter other than an item scheduled for a public hearing on the agenda, must
sign a register and list their residence address, provided by the City Secretary on a table outside the Council
Chambers, and such persons may be heard only at the "Citizens Appearance" portion of a regular meeting or
special meeting. Each speaker must state his or her name and address of residence. Presentations by individuals
during the "Citizens Appearance" shall be limited to two (2) minutes each. An individual speaker's time may be
extended for an additional two (2) minutes with the approval of a majority of the Council members present.
There shall be a cumulative limit of twenty (20) minutes allotted of any regular or special Council meeting.
Those persons who signed up to speak at the "Citizens Appearance" shall be called upon in the order that they
have signed the provided register. No personal attacks by any speaker shall be made against any member of the
Council, Mayor, individual, group or corporation (Charter Article 3, Section 3.12).
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WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR
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DATE:
ITEM #:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM TYPE:
ITEM CAPTION:
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
City Secretary
May 27, 2008
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PROCEDURAL
Consider approval of minutes: May 13, 2008.
Minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 13, 2008.
Staff recommends approval.
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MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 13, 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
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 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 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs.
City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
2. Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
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B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
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 and north of
Sandy Lake Road/East of Denton Tap.
Executive Session was held at the end of the meeting.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Appointment of Mayor Pro
Tem.
B. Discussion regarding Skateboard Ordinance.
C. Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
1. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Rod Collver, Living Hope Church, led those present in the
Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Canvass returns of the May 10, 2008 General Municipal
Election, approval of an order declaring the results of said
election; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
City Attorney Robert Hager read the Canvass of Returns and
Declaration of Results of election into the record showing the
following number of votes:
Place 1
Tim Brancheau 897
Place 3
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores 680
Brent Wooten 464
Place 5
Billy Faught 883
Place 7
Mike Ridgley 376
Karen Hunt 706
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2008-
0513.1 the Canvass of Returns and Declaration of Results.
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.
At this time, Item 10 was considered. Please see Item 10 for the
minutes.
8. Swearing in of Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5 & 7.
Mayor Doug Stover swore in the following as a result of the May 10
election:
Councilmember/Place 1 Tim Brancheau
Councilmember/Place 3 Brianna Hinojosa-Flores
Councilmember/Place 5 Billy Faught
Councilmember/Place 7 Karen Hunt
9. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by
Section 3.05 of the Home Rule Charter.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to appoint Marvin Franklin
to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Marvin Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
10. Councilmember appreciation presentation.
Mayor Stover presented a plaque to former Councilmember York
and commended him for his work on City Council.
11. Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Pete Wilson
for his years of service to the Coppell community, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Pete Wilson.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation
honoring Pete Wilson for his years of service to the Coppell
community, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
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12. Consider approval of a proclamation naming May 15 as
Coppell Fire Department Day, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Chief Kevin Richardson.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation
naming May 15 as Coppell Fire Department Day, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13. Citizens' Appearances.
Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke regarding yard waste and
code enforcement.
CONSENT AGENDA
14. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 22. 2008.
B. Consider approval of an agreement with Oncor
Electric Delivery to provide median lighting for the
Bethel Road Project #ST 99-05 in the amount of
$69,282.00; as provided for in CIP funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C. Consider approval of an amendment to the
"Agreement of Exchange of Property" between the
City of Coppell and Chadick Capital L.P. approved
March 27, 2007; for the exchange of property to
allow the construction of drainage improvements on
the Bethel Road Project; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
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D. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances by repealing Article 15-9,
Property Maintenance Code, in its entirety and by
adding a new Article 15-14 to provide the adoption
of the International Property Maintenance Code,
2006 Edition, and the amendments thereto; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances by readopting and recodifying
Article 15-9 providing for the adoption of the
Coppell Thoroughfare Plan; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
209R-C, TownOaks Centre, zoning change from PD-
209-C (Planned Development-209-Commercial) to
PD-209R-C (Planned Development-209 Revised-
Commercial) to allow an increase in the allowable
size of a proposed attached sign from 25.6 square
feet to 51.9 square feet, for Tuesday Morning, on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Denton Tap Road and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
214R3-SF-9, Arbor Manors Phase II, zoning change
from R (Retail) to PD-214R3-SF-9 (Planned
Development-214 Revision-3-Single Family-9) to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the development of
two (2) single-family homes, one (1) common area lot
and street right-of-way on approximately 0.87 acres
of property located north of the Whispering Hills
Addition and east of the Georgian Place Addition
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
222R2-LI, Duke Lesley Addition Lot 2, Block A,
zoning change from PD-222-LI (Planned
Development-222-Light Industrial) to PD-222R2-LI
(Planned Development-222 Revision 2-Light
Industrial) to amend the PD conditions to allow for
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attached building signage which exceeds the size
and number requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
for Hemispheres, located along the north side of
Dividend Drive, approximately 1,200 feet west of S.
Belt Line Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A,
B, C, D carrying Ordinance No. 2008-1195, E carrying Ordinance
No. 2008-1196, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-497, G carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-498 and H carrying Ordinance No. 91500-
A-499. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-200R2-SF-12, Petterson
Addition, zoning change request from PD-200R-SF-12
(Planned Development-200 Revised -Single Family-12) to
PD-200R2-SF-12 (Planned Development-200 Revision 2-
Single Family-12), to allow: realignment of the mutual
access/fire lane easement; an exception to the garage
access requirement that states garage access must only
be accessed off of the alley; revised landscape plan and
construction of four single-family homes on 2.27 acres of
property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 130 feet west of Summer Place
Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Ed Kelly, representing the applicant, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-200R2-SF-12, Petterson Addition, zoning
change request from PD-200R-SF-12 (Planned Development-200
Revised -Single Family-12) to PD-200R2-SF-12 (Planned
Development-200 Revision 2-Single Family-12), to allow:
realignment of the mutual access/fire lane easement; an exception
to the garage access requirement that states garage access must
only be accessed off of the alley; revised landscape plan and
construction of four single-family homes on 2.27 acres of property,
located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately
130 feet west of Summer Place Drive, subject to the following
conditions:
1. A Tree Removal permit is required prior to start of
construction;
2. None of the garages will open to the front/street.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval the Petterson Addition, Lots 1R-4R, &
1XR, Block A, Replat, to establish four single-family
residential lots, one common area, easements, and a fire
lane on 2.27 acres of property, located along the north
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 130 feet west of
Summer Place Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Petterson Addition,
Lots 1R-4R, & 1XR, Block A, Replat, to establish four single-family
residential lots, one common area, easements, and a fire lane on
2.27 acres of property, located along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 130 feet west of Summer Place Drive.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion
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carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
17. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of
a project funding application with the North Central
Texas Council of Governments for a regional solid waste
management local project, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to approve Resolution No. 2008-
0513.2 authorizing the filing of a project funding application with
the North Central Texas Council of Governments for a regional
solid waste management local project, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
18. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Metroplex
Mayors’ Meeting.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Education
Foundation Recognition Dinner.
A. Councilmember Peters attended the Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting in Mayor Stover’s absence. She said Representative
Linda Harper Brown was the guest speaker and discussed
gas prices heading towards $6/gallon. Rep. Harper Brown
said they will be looking for solutions to this problem in the
upcoming legislative session.
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B. Mayor Stover reported on the entertaining program put on by
the Education Foundation. The dinner honors the top 5% of
the students in the graduating class and honors the campus
teachers of the year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
C. 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 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs.
City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
2. Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
D. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1. Purchase of real property west of Denton
Tap/south of Bethel Road.
E. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code –
Economic Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects East and West of Beltline/Denton
Tap and south of Bethel Road and north of
Sandy Lake Road/East of Denton Tap.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:43 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned
the Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
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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.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Libby Ball, City Secretary
WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR
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DATE:
ITEM #:
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FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
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City Manager
May 27, 2008
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CONTRACT/BID or PROPOSAL
Consider approval of a grant between the city of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development Corporation, and the
North Hills Preparatory School in the amount of $25,000 for technology, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Funds are available from the CEDC 1/2 cent sales tax for this grant.
Staff recommends approval.
!NorthHills
STATE OF TEXAS § COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS § GRANT AGREEMENT
This Educational Development Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between
the city of Coppell, Texas (“CITY”), Coppell Education Development Corporation (“CEDC”)
and North Hills Preparatory School ( “NHPS”), acting by and through their respective authorized
officers.
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the CITY is authorized by TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE § 379A to provide
educational development grants to publicly funded institutions through the CEDC for the
promotion of literacy, foreign language and career technology for a skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, the CITY seeks to support programs for promoting literacy, foreign
language and career technology for a skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, NHPS has submitted a grant application No. 2008-T03 to provide funding
for seven technology stations, headphones, and six hours of professional development training
for the entire faculty at NHPS (the PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, NHPS has developed the PROJECT to benefit grades 6 through 12 for the
purpose of career technology, and seeks the assistance of the CEDC; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that making an education development grant to
NHPS in accordance with this Agreement will further the objectives of the CITY, will benefit
the CITY and the CITY’s inhabitants and will promote career technology in the CITY.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable
consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged on the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Subject to availability of funds collected from the 379A sales tax, the CITY agrees to
provide NHPS an education development grant (the “GRANT”) in an amount not to exceed
Twenty-five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00).
2. NHPS agrees to utilize the GRANT to purchase seven technology stations, headphones,
and six hours of professional development training for the entire faculty at NHPS.
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3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($25,000.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment due in August 2008.
Funds to be expended in accordance with the budget categories set forth in the GRANT
application.
4. No later than March 31, 2009 NHPS shall submit the receipts for seven technology
stations, headphones, and six hours of professional development training purchased for this
GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, copies of
invoices.
5. In the event NHPS breaches any of the terms of this AGREEMENT or fails to use the
GRANT for the purposes set forth herein, then NHPS, after expiration of the notice and cure
period described herein, shall be in default of this AGREEMENT. As liquidated damages in the
event of such default, NHPS shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, repay to the CITY, the
GRANT with interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum from the date of receipt of the
GRANT until paid. The parties acknowledge that actual damages in the event of default would
be speculative and difficult to determine. Upon breach by NHPS of any obligations under this
AGREEMENT, the CITY shall notify NHPS in writing, who shall have thirty (30) days from
receipt of the notice in which to cure such default. If NHPS fails to cure the default within the
time provided herein, or, as such time period may be extended, then the CITY at its sole option,
shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT without further notice to NHPS.
6. The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT are binding upon the successors and
assigns of all parties hereto. This AGREEMENT may not be assigned without the express
written consent of CITY and CEDC.
7. It is understood and agreed between the parties that NHPS, in the use of the GRANT and
in satisfying the conditions of this AGREEMENT, is acting independently, and that the CITY
and/or the CEDC assumes no responsibilities or liabilities to third parties in connection with
these actions. NHPS agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and the CEDC from all
such claims, suits, and causes of action, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s
fees, of any nature whatsoever arising out of NHPS’ performance of the conditions under this
AGREEMENT.
8. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be deemed received
when sent by United States mail, postage pre-paid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the party at the address set forth opposite the signature of the party.
9. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas; and venue for
any action concerning this AGREEMENT shall be in the State District Court of Dallas County,
Texas.
10. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT shall for
any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
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COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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illegality, or unenforceability shall not effect the other provisions, and the AGREEMENT shall
be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in it.
EXECUTED this _______ day of _____________________, 2008.
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
By: ______________________________________
JIM WITT, CITY MANAGER
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
EXECUTED this _______ day of _____________________, 2008.
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By: ______________________________________
ANTONIO ALTEMUS, PRESIDENT
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
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COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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SIGNED this ______ day of ________________, 2008.
NORTH HILLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
By: ______________________________________
CHERYL HUISMAN
PRINCIPAL
North Hills Preparatory School
606 E. Royal Lane
Irving, Texas 75039
ATTEST:
By: ______________________________________
CITY’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of _______________, 2008
by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of said
municipality.
___________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires:
_________________________
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COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of ___________, 2008
by Antonio Altemus, President of Coppell Education Development Corporation, on behalf of
said corporation.
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission expires:
_________________________
NORTH HILLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of ___________, 2008
by Cheryl Huisman, Principal of North Hills Preparatory School, on behalf of said school.
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission expires:
__________________________
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COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: 11
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding National League of Cities –
Community & Economic Development Steering Committee.
B. Report by Councilmember Faught regarding Ride of Silence.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: 12
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 – Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores and Mayor
Pro Tem 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 – Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores.
J. Metrocrest Social Service Center – Councilmember Tunnell.
K. North Texas Council of Governments – Councilmember Brancheau.
L. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Mayor Pro Tem Franklin.
M. North Texas Commission – Councilmember York.
N. Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 06/03 Document Name: %ccommreport
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: 13
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM WORK SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 27, 2008
ITEM #: 14
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %necessaryactionexec
CERTIFICATE OF AGENDA ITEM SUBMISSION
Council Meeting Date: May 27, 2008
Financial Review:
I certify that I have reviewed all the items submitted for consideration on
the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council Meeting and have inserted
any financial comments where appropriate.
____________________
Finance Department
City Manager Review:
I certify that I have reviewed the complete Agenda and Packet for the
above-referenced City Council Meeting and hereby submit the same to the
City Council for consideration.
____________________
City Manager
(or Deputy City Manager)