CM 2008-10-28
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 23, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores 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
st
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.Sale and acquisition of real property south of
Bethel Road and west of Denton Tap.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned
the Executive Session at 6:38 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding appointments to the Crime
Control and Prevention District.
B.Discussion regarding Coppell 2030.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Dennis Wilkinson of Living Hope Church led those present
in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of
November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Shawnee Ingram, President of the CISD Foundation.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming
the month of November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell
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seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
8.Citizens' Appearances
1)Katy Keierleber, 345 Westwood, spoke regarding Parkway
and Cowboy intersection.
2)Scott Schwob, 716 Castlecreek, spoke regarding recycling.
9.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: October 14, 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 $1,131,132 for 88 ESOL
teachers and 2 aides, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
C.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 $126,000 for library
materials and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
D.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 $724,614 for 12 literacy
teachers, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
E.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 $1,064,326 for 18 Spanish
teachers, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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F.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas by
amending Section 8-3-1 (A) of the Code of
Ordinances; making it unlawful to park, stand or
stop a vehicle at all times at the following locations:
Both sides of Village Drive within 30 feet of its
intersection with Raintree Circle; Both sides of
Village Drive within 30 feet of its intersection with
MacArthur Blvd; The west side of Raintree Circle
within 30 feet of both the north and south side of its
intersection with Village Drive; and within 15 feet of
both sides of the fire hydrant near the intersection
of Raintree and Village Drive; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
G.Consider approval of a TCPN 5-year Roof Asset
Management Contract for City facilities with
TREMCO/Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; to
include expenditures of $118,340.00 for 2008 as
budgeted in the IMF; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
H.Consider approval of an Amendment to the
Agreement for Professional Services with Halff and
Associates for the Design, Construction
Documentation and Contract Administration for the
Coppell Town Center Plaza, in the amount of
$46,927.55, and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
I.Consider approval of Change Order Number 3 in the
amount of $25,750.00, to the contract with
Northstar Construction, Inc., for the construction of
the Town Center Plaza; and the collection of
Liquidated Damages from Northstar for 103 days,
totaling $25,750.00, finalizing the contract, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
J.Consider approval of renewing the service
agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the maintenance
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of all city radios and the communication network in
the amount of $55,890.96; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
K.Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of
Coppell, Texas, amending Chapter 6, "Business
Regulations," Article 6-9, "Tow Truck Regulations,"
by amending Section 6-9-1, "Definitions," by
repealing the definition for Licensee and replacing
the same with a definition for permit holder; by
amending the definition for towing company and by
amending the definition for vehicle storage facility;
by amending Section 6-9-2, "Registration, License"
by amending Subsections A, B, and C, to comply
with state law and by repealing Subsections D,E and
F, in its entirety; by repealing Section 6-9-3,
"Registration; License Denial; Revocation", in its
entirety and reserving the same for future use; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B, C, D, E, F carrying Ordinance No. 2008-1212, G, H, I, J and
K carrying Ordinance No. 2008-1213. Councilmember Hunt
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught, and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
10.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between
Dallas County Community College District and the City of
Coppell to conduct law enforcement services; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement
between Dallas County Community College District and the City of
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Coppell to conduct law enforcement services; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider approval to award Quote# 001r to Caldwell
Country Chevrolet for the purchase of fourteen (14) 2009
Chevrolet Tahoe PPV's in the amount of $345,548 as
approved in the FY 08/09 budget; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Roy Osborne, Police Chief, answered questions from the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to approve Quote# 001r to
Caldwell Country Chevrolet for the purchase of fourteen (14) 2009
Chevrolet Tahoe PPV's in the amount of $345,548 as approved in
the FY 08/09 budget; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
12.Consider renewal and extension of Solid Waste Collection
and Recycling Agreement with Waste Management until
October 31, 2014, maintaining twice a week waste
pickup, and once per week recycling, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve renewal and extension
of Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Agreement with Waste
Management until October 31, 2014, maintaining twice a week
waste pickup, and once per week recycling, with the addition of a
clause that Waste Management present to Council & Staff a plan
by 11/1/09 providing for household recycling rebates using the
latest technology & for rebating those funds so they are applied &
used as a reduction in monthly costs and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance
No. 2008-1189 in its entirety and amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, "General
Regulations," by adding Article 9-27, "Crime Control and
Prevention District;" providing for the establishment of
the district; providing for appointment, meetings, term
and vacancies, providing a bond requirement; providing
for the officers of the Board of Directors; providing for
voting; providing for the responsibility of the district;
providing for the fiscal year; providing a sunset provision;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Robert Hager, City Attorney, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Ordinance No.
2008-1214 repealing Ordinance No. 2008-1189 in its entirety and
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 9,
"General Regulations," by adding Article 9-27, "Crime Control and
Prevention District;" providing for the establishment of the district;
providing for appointment, meetings, term and vacancies,
providing a bond requirement; providing for the officers of the
Board of Directors; providing for voting; providing for the
responsibility of the district; providing for the fiscal year; providing
a sunset provision; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught, and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
14.Consider approval of appointments to the Crime Control
and Prevention District.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt to a two-year term
and Councilmembers Peters, Tunnell and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
to a one-year term. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded the motion;
the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and
Councilmembers Peters, Tunnell, Faught, and Hunt voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmember Brancheau voting against the
motion.
15.Consider approval of Coppell 2030 Council Goals.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve the Coppell 2030 Council
Goals. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
16.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Oaktoberfest.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Halloween
Fair at the Coppell Aquatics and Recreation Center.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding October 21 State
Legislative Candidate Forum.
D.Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding
National League of Cities Community and Economic
Development Steering Committee Meeting.
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A.Mayor Stover spoke on Oaktoberfest. He stated it was well
attended and thanked the Parks Department for the great
event.
B.Mayor Stover announced the Halloween Scare Fair will be
held on October 31 from 5:30-8:00 pm. All ages are welcome.
C.Mayor Stover and Councilmember Peters attended the
Legislative Candidate Forum on October 21. He stated it
was a great opportunity to listen to the candidates and
thanked the PTOs and Education Foundation for
coordinating the event.
D.Councilmember Tunnell attended the National League of
Cities Community and Economic Development Steering
Committee Meeting where they discussed the economy.
17.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Tunnell
B.Coppell ISD – Peters and Hinojosa-Flores.
C.Coppell Seniors – Brancheau and Faught.
D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Peters.
E.DFW Airport Board – Peters.
F.International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives (ICLEI) – Brancheau
G.Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Tunnell.
H.Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Hunt.
I.Metrocrest Medical Services – Hinojosa-Flores.
J.Metrocrest Social Service Center – Hunt.
K.North Texas Council of Governments – Peters.
L.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management –
Franklin.
M.North Texas Commission – Franklin.
N.Senior Adult Services – Faught.
A.Councilmember Tunnell announced CFBISD Board of
Trustees appointed Bobby Burns as the new Superintendent
following Dr. Griffin’s leave of absence. CFBISD Night with
the Dallas Stars is scheduled for 11/22. CFBISD/LISD
Education Foundation Fundraiser is scheduled for 11/13 at
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the Hilton Garden Inn. LISD 10 Annual Veterans Breakfast
is scheduled for 11/11. Finally, Coppell and Marcus High
Schools raised funds for the Invisible Children’s Charity by
selling t-shirts. Proceeds went to the children in Uganda.
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B.Councilmember Peters said CISD is forming a bond
committee in anticipation of a bond election in May 2009.
The Marching Band won the area competition and will be
heading to the state finals in San Antonio 11/3. The
Education Foundation will be hosting a Casino Party and
Silent Auction 11/1 at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine.
Proceeds will go to the CISD teacher grants. Finally,
Councilmember Peters congratulated the football team on
their victory over Southlake Carroll.
C.Councilmember Faught informed Council of the Senior
Center’s Adopt-A-Senior Program. Contact the Senior Center
to donate or nominate a senior for the tree. The Veterans
Day Breakfast Salute is scheduled for 11/7 at 8:30 am,
Canton in the City is scheduled for 11/8, shopping at the
Allen Premium Outlet Mall is scheduled for 11/10, the
Thanksgiving Luncheon is scheduled for 11/12 at 11:30 am,
and the field trip to Winstar is scheduled for 11/4.
D.Councilmember Peters stated the Texas Transportation
Committee’s monthly meeting will be held on 10/30 at the
MLK Center in Dallas. SH 121 (non-toll portion) is making
progress, but should be completed closer to January, rather
than December. Finally, Councilmember Peters thanked the
parents and citizens for their patience with the construction
projects near Wilson Elementary and Pinkerton Elementary.
E.Nothing to report.
F.Nothing to report.
G.Councilmember Tunnell said Metrocrest Hospital Authority
will now partner Trinity with Baylor. Their syndication
process will be completed by the end of the year.
H.Nothing to report.
I.Nothing to report.
J.Councilmember Hunt stated Metrocrest Social Service
Center completed their annual board retreat where they
worked on their mission statement and visioning.
K.Nothing to report.
L.Mayor Pro Tem Franklin attended the meeting on 11/9 and
said the next meeting will be held on 12/11.
M.Nothing to report.
N.Councilmember Faught announced the Bookworm Bash is
scheduled for 11/7-8 at the Pavilion in Addison. The
Holiday Basket Program is starting and is seeking volunteers
to assemble and deliver.
18.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
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There was no action necessary under this item.
19. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to co~e be~c~r~ the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned. /I II
ATTEST:
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
Libby Ball, i Secretary
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