CM 2008-09-09
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 9, 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 (late arrival)
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell was absent. 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 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1.Purchase of Real Property West of Denton Tap
and South of Bethel Road.
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2.Land Purchase West of MacArthur and South 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 and north of S.H.
121 and east of Denton Tap.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived during 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 6:25 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Board & Commission
Appointments and Orientation.
B.Update regarding Grapevine Springs Community
Center.
C.Discussion regarding the 2009 Budget/Council
Calendar.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Special presentation honoring Waste Management employees
Francisco Alvarez, Oscar Salceda and Michael Holbrook with
Certificates of Appreciation for their dedication and
commitment to the community of Coppell.
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Mayor Stover presented Certificates of Appreciation to Francisco
Alvarez, Oscar Salceda and Michael Holbrook.
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: August 26, 2008
September 2, 2008.
B.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of
Rebecca Carter from the Keep Coppell Beautiful
Board.
C.Consider approval of a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 010996.3 as heretofore amended,
with regard to other fees and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
D.Consider approval of an ordinance electing for the
City to make current service and prior service
contributions to the City's account in the municipal
accumulation fund of the Texas Municipal
Retirement System at the actuarially determined
rate of total employee compensation and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
205R2-HC, Vista Ridge Addition, Lot 6, Block D (The
Plaza), a zoning change from PD-205R-HC (Planned
Development -205 Revised-Highway Commercial) to
PD-205R2-HC (Planned Development-205 Revision
2-Highway Commercial), to amend the Planned
Development to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a
13,450-square-foot retail/restaurant building on
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property located at the northwest corner of S.H. 121
and Plaza Blvd and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
209R2-C, (Planned Development-209-Revision 2-
Commercial) TownOaks Centre, a zoning change
from PD-209R-C (Planned Development-209-Revised-
Commercial) to PD-209R2-C (Planned Development-
209-Revision 2-Commercial), to amend the
development regulations to allow two
restaurant/retail uses within this structure, on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Denton Tap Road and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A,
B, C carrying Resolution No. 2008-0909.1, D carrying Ordinance
No. 2008-1204, E carrying Ordinance No 91500-A-505 and F
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-506. Councilmember Hunt
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
10.Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and
adopting the budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal
Year of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No.
2008-1205 approving and adopting the budget for the City of
Coppell for the Fiscal Year of October 1, 2008 through September
30, 2009, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
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Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider the approval of the property tax revenue
increase as reflected in the 2008-2009 Annual Operating
Budget.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to adopt a budget that requires
raising more revenue from property taxes than the previous year
and to ratify the tax increase reflected in the budget.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in
favor of the motion.
12.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas levying the ad valorem taxes for the year 2008 at
.64146/$100 per valuation of which .49577 for
operations and maintenance and .14569 for interest and
sinking, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 2008-
1206 levying the ad valorem taxes for the year 2008 at
.64146/$100 per valuation of which .49577 for operations and
maintenance and .14569 for interest and sinking, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
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Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of the First Assembly of God Church
(Living Hope), Site Plan Amendment, to allow the
construction of an approximate 70-foot high bell tower at
the southwest corner of the existing 11,000-square-foot
exposed aggregate tilt wall building, on 5.95 acres of
property located at 200 S. Heartz Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council on items 13 and 14.
Denise Cardinal, representing the applicant T-Mobile, addressed
the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing for Item 14 and advised
that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve:
Item 13
The First Assembly of God Church (Living Hope), Site Plan
Amendment, to allow the construction of an approximate 70-foot
high bell tower at the southwest corner of the existing 11,000-
square-foot exposed aggregate tilt wall building, on 5.95 acres of
property located at 200 S. Heartz Road,
And:
Item 14
Case No. S-1247-SF-12, T-Mobile (First Assembly of God Church),
zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to S-1247-
SF-12 (Special Use Permit-1247-Single Family-12), to allow
wireless communication antennas to be mounted inside a
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proposed 70-foot high bell tower and a 20’×20’ shelter constructed
at the base.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
14.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1247-SF-12, T-Mobile
(First Assembly of God Church), zoning change request
from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to S-1247-SF-12 (Special
Use Permit-1247-Single Family-12), to allow wireless
communication antennas to be mounted inside a
proposed 70-foot high bell tower and a 20’×20’ shelter
constructed at the base.
This item was considered under Item 13. See Item 13 for minutes.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD–234-H, Lot 1, Block A,
Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard Addition, zoning change request
from H (Historic) to PD-234-H (Planned Development-234-
Historic) to allow the relocation of a 1,100-square-foot
house and a 600-square-foot replica of the Minyard’s drug
store on 0.27 acres of property located at the southeast
corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one
had signed up to speak on this proposal.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD–234-H, Lot 1, Block A, Wilson-Kirkland-
Minyard Addition, zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-
234-H (Planned Development-234-Historic) to allow the relocation
of a 1,100-square-foot house and a 600-square-foot replica of the
Minyard’s drug store on 0.27 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell Road. Mayor
Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
16.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Wilson-Kirkland-Minyard
Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Minor Plat, to establish a
building site to allow for the relocation of a 1,100-square-
foot house and a 600-square-foot replica of the Minyard’s
drug store on Lot 1 (.27 acres) and retention of the
existing structures on Lot 2 (.56 acres) located at the
southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and S. Coppell Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council, and advised the item is not a Public Hearing.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Wilson-Kirkland-
Minyard Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Minor Plat, to establish a
building site to allow for the relocation of a 1,100-square-foot
house and a 600-square-foot replica of the Minyard’s drug store on
Lot 1 (.27 acres) and retention of the existing structures on Lot 2
(.56 acres) located at the southeast corner of W. Bethel Road and
S. Coppell Road. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
17.PUBLIC HEARING:
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Consider approval of the Stringfellow Addition (Coppell
Vision Center), Lot 9R, Block A, Replat, to establish fire
lanes, building lines and easements to allow the
construction of a 2,600-square-foot medical office on
0.434 acres of property located at the southeast corner of
Sandy Lake and Nash Road, 541 East Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to 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 Hunt moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Stringfellow Addition (Coppell Vision Center), Lot 9R,
Block A, Replat, to establish fire lanes, building lines and
easements to allow the construction of a 2,600-square-foot medical
office on 0.434 acres of property located at the southeast corner of
Sandy Lake and Nash Road, 541 East Sandy Lake Road.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in
favor of the motion.
18.Consider approval of the Deer Run Addition, Phase II, Lot
1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to establish a building site and
setback lines to allow the construction of a new single-
family home to front on Hawken Drive, on 0.709 acres of
property located on the north side of Ruby Road, property
known as 600 Ruby Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Deer Run Addition,
Phase II, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to establish a building site and
setback lines to allow the construction of a new single-family home
to front on Hawken Drive, on 0.709 acres of property located on
the north side of Ruby Road, property known as 600 Ruby Road
subject to the following conditions:
1) If any trees are to be removed, a Tree Removal Permit will be
required, and the tree survey will need to be brought into
compliance with 12-34-2 of the Zoning Ordinance;
2) Engineering review and approval of the location of new taps
and meters for water and sewer;
3) Drainage will be evaluated during engineering plan review;
4) Engineering review and approval of proposed curb cut on
Hawken, and the removal of the curb cuts on Ruby Road.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in
favor of the motion.
19.Consider approval of an ordinance approving a negotiated
settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division,
regarding the Rate Review Mechanism filing and finding
the attached Tariffs implementing new rates within the
corporate city limits of the City of Coppell are just and
reasonable; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No.
2008-1207 approving a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy
Corp., Mid-Tex Division, regarding the Rate Review Mechanism
filing and finding the attached Tariffs implementing new rates
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within the corporate city limits of the City of Coppell are just and
reasonable; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in
favor of the motion.
20.Consider appointments to the City’s
Boards/Commissions/Committees.
Mayor Stover read the proposed slate as follows:
American Red Cross:
3-year Regular Gail Modic
Animal Services Advisory and Appeals Board
2-year Veterinarian Dr. Reid Garfield
Board of Adjustment
2-year Regular Robert Chomiak
Mark LeGros
Laura Ketchum
2-year Alternate Robert Mahalik
Doug Robinson
Coppell Economic Development Committee
2-year Regular Bradley Snyder
Bill Rohloff
Gary Roden
Ken Luttmer
Greg Jenkins
Coppell Education Development Corporation
2-year Regular Brian Letzkus
Thomas Massimi
Gina Mote
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Keep Coppell Beautiful
2-year Regular Brent Wooten
Shannon Olmstead
Craig Pritzlaff
1-year Regular Brandi Todd
Keep Coppell Beautiful – Youth Advisor
1-year Student James Halpin
Paul Chung
Library Board
2-year Regular Meme Collins-Tabuena
Wendy Dunn
Thomas Dwyer
Marcia Raines
2-year Alternate Steven Smith
Library Board – Youth Advisors
1-year Student Diane Feldman
Geetika Rao
Parks and Recreation Board
2-year Regular Jack Clark
Greg Garcia
Larry Jones
Dixon Rich
Scott Sumpter
Terra Taylor
Mark Tepper
2-year Alternate Brian Brandstetter
Carolyn Horner
Planning and Zoning Commission
2-year Regular Anna Kittrell
Greg Frnka
Derek Jett
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Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the slate as
presented. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, ]~inojosa-Flores, Faught and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
21. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Meeting.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding meeting with the
Coppell Women's Club.
A. Mayor Stover, Jim Witt and Clay Phillips attended the
Mayors' Metroplex Meeting with guest speaker, Dr. David
Daniel, President of the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr.
Daniel spoke regarding the :missed opportunity of not
having an accredited research university in the metroplex.
B. Mayor Stover spoke to the C;oppell Women's Club and
provided a question and answer session on projects
occurring around the community.
22. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under tlhis item.
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23. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary
There being no further business to
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
this item.
Douglas N
Lib y Ba ity Secretary
the
ity Council, the
Mayor
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