CM 2008-05-27
MINUTES OF MAY 27, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 27, 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
Marvin Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, 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 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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2.Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
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.
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 6:12 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned
the Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Council Retreat and Overview.
B.TMRS Update.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Wayne McDonald from Metrocrest Community Church led
those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Zach Starweather, representing Cub Scout Pack #849, led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Recognition of Service Academy appointments.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Jason Stiles.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation honoring
Jason Stiles for his appointment to the Service Academy, 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 off the motion.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Courtney Vandament. Cpt. Joe Gautille, representing
the Naval Academy, spoke to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation honoring
Courtney Vandament for his appointment to the Service Academy,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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 off the motion.
8.Report by Park Board.
Mike Ridgley made a presentation to Council on the Park Board’s
activities.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
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
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in the amount of $25,000 for technology, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Consent Agenda
Items A and B. 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.
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.
A.Councilmember Tunnell attended the National League of
Cities conference in Overland Park, Kansas and reported on
the Community & Economic Development Steering
Committee.
B.Councilmember Faught attended the Ride of Silence last
Wedensday, honoring individuals who lost their lives while
riding bicycles. The ride in Coppell honored Greg Dean who
lost his life at SH 121 and Freeport Parkway.
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.
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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 – Vacant.
N.Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
A.Councilmember Tunnell announced Riverchase Elementary
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held its 6 Annual Fun Run benefiting the American Cancer
Society and Relay for Life. LISD passed its Bond Election on
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May 10
B.Councilmember Faught said CISD received several
complaints on the new report card at Cottonwood Creek
Elementary. The School Board approved the graduation
criteria for the New Tech High School and appointed Cindy
Warner as President, Bennett Ratliff as Vice President and
Susan Kemp as Secretary.
C.Councilmember Brancheau reported to Council that the new
Senior Center/Grapevine Springs Community Center
Groundbreaking was held on May 15, a potluck dinner was
scheduled for May 28 and in June the Seniors will be visiting
Lone Star Park and the Texas State Railroad.
D.Councilmember Peters informed Council that the mobility
groups were making the annual pilgrimage to the State of
the Region in Austin. In addition, the Rail North Texas
Initiative will be pushing their agenda this next legislative
session.
E.Councilmember Franklin said the Economic Development
Committee met May 7 and decided they will not change the
existing incentive policies, but will remain flexible on a case-
by-case basis.
F.Nothing to report.
G.Councilmember Tunnell stated that it’s a slow time for
hospitals and services have been held up due to funding.
H.Nothing to report.
I.Nothing to report.
J.Nothing to report.
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K. Councilmember Brancheau said NCTCOG will hold its
annual meeting on June 13.
L. Nothing to report.
M. Nothing to report.
N. Councilmember Faught informed Council that Geico has
signed on as the lead sponsor for the Golf Tournament. Mary
Joiner will be leaving the Senior Adult Services after 15
years.
13. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
14. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Action
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2008-
0527.01 approving the terms and conditions of the advance
funding agreement by and among the state of Texas, acting by and
through the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of
Coppell, authorizing the Mayor to execute such agreement subject
to the approval of the City Attorney. Mayor Pro Tern Franklin
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary
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