CM 2009-03-24MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2009
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 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)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, 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 (Open to the Public)
2. Converse Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. Discussion regarding the Northlake Settlement.
2. Discussion regarding the Mira Mar appeal
hearing.
3. Discussion regarding the Oil & Gas Ordinance.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code -
Economic Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and
south of Bethel Road and north of Sandy Lake
Road and west of Coppell Road.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the
Executive Session at 5:53 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Recycle Update from Waste Management.
B. Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Reconvene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. Discussion regarding the Northlake Settlement.
2. Discussion regarding the Mira Mar appeal
hearing.
3. Discussion regarding the Oil & Gas Ordinance.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code -
Economic Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and
south of Bethel Road and north of Sandy Lake
Road and west of Coppell Road.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 6:21 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the
Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene Regular Session.
(Open to the Public)
5. Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
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6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 2009
Cancer Awareness Month, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Mike Dunn.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming
April 2009 Cancer Awareness Month, 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.
8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming April 4, 2009
as Arbor Day and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Brad Reid.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation naming
April 4, 2009 as Arbor Day and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
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10. Citizens' Appearances.
1) Terrie Aune, 204 Glendale Dr., spoke for Pink Soles in
Motion and discussed their upcoming golf tournament.
9. Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful Board.
Brent Wooten made the Board's semi-annual report.
11. Consider approval of minutes: March 10, 2009.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the minutes for
March 10, 2009. 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.
12. Consider approval of awarding a bid to Southwest Parks
and Playgrounds in the amount of $199,983.85, as
budgeted, for the installation of a new playground at Allen
Road Park; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and
execute any necessary documents.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation
to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve the awarding a
bid to Southwest Parks and Playgrounds in the amount of
~ 199,983.85, as budgeted, for the installation of a new playground
at Allen Road Park; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and
execute any necessary documents. 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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13. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Realtor Forum.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Earthfest on April
4th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Town Center.
C. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Egg Hunt on
April 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Wagon Wheel Park.
A. Mayor Stover and Councilmember Peters were asked to
speak at a Realtors Forum about why Coppell should be a
community of choice. Mayor Stover also thanked Northlake
Community College for hosting the forum.
B. Mayor Stover announced that Earthfest is scheduled for
April 4, 2009 at Town Center Plaza from 9:00 am until 1:00
pm.
C. Mayor Stover reported that the Egg Hunt is scheduled for
April 11, 2009 at Wagon Wheel Park at 11:00 am.
14. 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 reported C-FB Special Olympics
Invitational Track Meet will be March 25. The School Board
has two contested races for Places 3 and 4. The deadline for
applications for the Superintendant Search will be April 12.
The finalists will be announced on June 9 and the vote will
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take place on July 1. Ranchview Elementary will have
Kindergarten Registration on April 16 at 6:30 pm.
Lewisville's Kindergarten Round-up will be held on
March 24, March 26 and May 5-7.
B. Councilmember Peters announced CISD's Bad Weather
Make-Up Day will be April 3. CMS North will be hosting a
Job Fair on March 28. Shattered Dreams will be held on
April 9 from 9 am -noon. CISD will be celebrating their 50tH
Anniversary on April 11 in the Small Commons Area from
2-4 pm. A Bond Election will be held on May 9. Details are
listed on the school's website. Finally, CYL will be offering
free hot dogs for a donation towards their class project on
March 28 at Ace Hardware.
C. Councilmember Faught informed Council of the activities
scheduled for April: AARP Tax Assistance, Good
Friday/Easter Luncheon and judging of the youth Easter
Color Contest.
D. Councilmember Peters stated TXDOT will be awarding the
project for the DFW Connector on March 26. The first phase
of the non-Tollway portion of SH 121 is now completed. The
second phase will eventually include 10 main lanes and 6
frontage roads.
E. Nothing to report.
F. Nothing to report.
G. Councilmember Tunnell announced that as of April 27,
Baylor and Trinity Medical Center of Carrollton will become
Baylor Medical Center of Carrollton.
H. Councilmember Hunt reported September 30 will be the
Metrocrest Medical Foundation Anniversary event at Sam
Pack's Classic Car Museum. The theme will be Wheels and
Pearls and they are accepting donations. April 8 will be
DTag Day -Tattoo Removal Day.
I. Nothing to report.
J. Councilmember Hunt stated the Keyholder Breakfast will be
April 2 at the Marriott Quorum. In regards to assistance for
the month of March, 888 families were served with food, 35
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families were assisted with rent, 46 families were assisted
with utilities and 352 people were assisted with employment.
K. Nothing to report.
L. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin announced the next meeting will be
April 9.
M. Nothing to report.
N. Councilmember Faught informed Council that Paddlemania
will be April 18. They are in need of sponsors, teams,
donations and goodies.
15. Convene an evidentiary hearing pursuant to § 212.904 of
the Texas Local Government Code and consider the
appeal of Mira Mar Development, LLC to apportion the
costs of municipal infrastructure improvements in
accordance with applicable law for the Alexander Court
Subdivision Development; the City Council may convene
into closed executive session with the City Attorney to
seek legal advice pursuant to § 551.071(2) of the Texas
Government Code on a matter that the Code of
Professional Responsibility requires to be kept
confidential.
At this time, the evidentiary hearing began and evidence was heard
from attorneys and witnesses for both the City of Coppell and Mira
Mar Development.
Mayor Stover recessed the hearing until March 31, 2009 at 5:00
p.m.
16. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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17. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to authorize the City Manager to
execute the third amendment to the Northlake Property Contract of
Purchase and Sale in lieu of Eminent Domain, and the second
amendment to the Settlement Agreement to extend the utility
commitment deadline until July 31, 2009. 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.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Douglas tT. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Bal ity Secretary
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