CM 2009-04-14MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2009
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 14, 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 (late arrival)
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 (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. 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.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived prior to convening
Executive Session.
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Councilmember Tunnell arrived during Executive Session.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:51 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned
the Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of an agreement to contribute funds in
the amount of $552,466.80 to TxDOT to acquire
right-of--way and adjust utilities from the Tarrant
County line to the Dallas County line for the SH
121 project.
B. Discussion regarding the Public Agency Retirement
System Trust (PARS) Section 457 FICA Alternative
Retirement Plan.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Work Session was held at the end of the meeting due to time
constraints.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
(Open to the Public)
Pastor Dale Patterson of Hackberry Creek Church led those
present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming Wednesday,
April 22, 2009 as National Secretary's/Office
Professional's Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Allana Lamberth.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 as National Secretary's/Office
Professional's Day, 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. Citizens' Appearances.
1) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke regarding code
enforcement, emergency response and recycling.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: March 24 2009,
March 31, 2009 and April 7, 2009.
B. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of
Coppell, amending Article 15 of the Code of
Ordinances and the Coppell Thoroughfare Plan to
designate the name Point West Boulevard to that
certain section of roadway connecting Dividend
Drive with the IH 635 Frontage Road northward,
as shown on the final plat approved by City
Council on December 12, 2006; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
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C. Consider approval of an ordinance to abandon right-
of-way now known as Doggett Cove, in the
Westfork Addition, in order that the subdivision
can be re-platted, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign and execute any necessary documents.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas,
as amended, by amending Section 1-5-6, in part, to
increase the amount of purchases of personal
property by the City Manager, which do not
require competitive bidding, from $25,000 to
$50,000 to comply with state law; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
E. Consider approval of the annual Camp-Do-It-All
Standards of Care; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
217R-C, Doggie's Wonderland, a zoning change
from C (Commercial) and PD-217-C (Planned
Development-217-Commercial) to PD-217R-C
(Planned Development-217 Revised-Commercial)
to expand the detail site plan to allow an increase
in the pet care outdoor play area on 1.01 acres of
property located at 120 E. Bethel School Road and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
221 R6-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, a zoning change
from PD-221R-HC (Planned Development-221-
Revised-Highway Commercial) and PD-221 R4-HC
(Planned Development-221-Revision 4-Highway
Commercial) to PD-221 R6-HC (Planned
Development-221-Revision 6-Highway
Commercial) to revise the Detail Plan to expand
the area by 3.4 acres to allow 362 additional
parking spaces and generator locations to serve
the future tenant of an existing 182,700-square-
foot office building on 15.296 acres of property
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located at the southwest corner of Dividend Drive
and S. Belt Line Road and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B carrying Ordinance No. 2009-1223, C carrying Ordinance No.
2009-1224, D carrying Ordinance No. 2009-1225, E, F carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-518 and G carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-519. 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.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-1O8R11-SF-9, The
Chateaus of Coppell, a zoning change request from PD-
108R9-SF-9 (Planned Development-108 Revision 9-Single
Family-9) to PD-1O8R11-SF-9 (Planned Development-108
Revision 11-Single Family-9), to revise the PD conditions
to allow up to 12 of the 56 single-family homes to have
stucco exteriors, where no two stucco homes shall be
spaced any closer than every second lot, on 20 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Bethel and
Denton Tap Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Karl Mistry with Toll Brothers, applicant, made a presentation to
Council.
Rob Hall, Toll Brothers, answered questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised one person
had signed up to speak:
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1) Terry Holmes, 10 Country Lane, spoke in favor of the
proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve up to 10 stucco homes, with at least 3 lots between each,
a true stucco product be used, and to include the "stucco free
zone" as presented, with the stucco color limited to earth tones.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion,
and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin voting against the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-240-HC, North Gateway
Center, zoning change request from HC (Highway
Commercial) to PD-240-HC (Planned Development-240-
Highway Commercial), to establish a Concept Plan for a
nine-lot commercial development on 12.362 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and
Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council on Items 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 since they were all
concerning the same location.
Tom Waters, applicant, addressed Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing for items 11, 13 and 15,
and advised no one signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing for
Items 11, 13 and 15 and approve:
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item 1 1
Case No. PD-240- HC, North Gateway Center, zoning change
request from HC (Highway Commercial) to PD-240-HC (Planned
Development-240-Highway Commercial), to establish a
Concept Plan for anine-lot commercial development on 12.362
acres of property located at the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and
Denton Tap Road subject to the following conditions:
1) Development is responsible for the 4th leg of the traffic
signal at the intersection of Highland Drive and Denton Tap.
The driveway may need to be shifted depending on the
location of the existing traffic signal;
2) Revise last note within the PD conditions table to state that
the only exception to the landscape section of the Zoning
Ordinance relates to slight modifications to the perimeter
landscaping along the interior property lines and all
other categories of landscaping shall be adhered to; and
3) Staff will determine if a decel lane is warranted for the
driveway at Highland Drive.
1) Tree Survey: Revise note at bottom of tree survey to state
that, "Phase one development will not require any existing
trees to be removed. Tree mitigation will be addressed during
future phases that require tree removal.";
And
Item 12:
The North Gateway Center Preliminary Plat, a request for approval
of a preliminary plat for anine-lot commercial development on
12.362 acres of property located at the northwest corner of S.H.
121 and Denton Tap Road subject to the following conditions:
1) Correct location of City limit line in vicinity map.
2) Provide a copy of the property owner's agreement required
for maintenance of six-foot wall, landscaping of overall
tract, drainage, pavement and water.
3) Note on plat that this development is responsible for the
fourth leg of the traffic signal at the intersection of Highland
Drive and Denton Tap.
4) Drainage into TXDOT's system should be coordinated with
them and a copy of the approval should be provided to
the City of Coppell.
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5) Provide a copy of the approval of TXDOT for the
driveway/decel lane.
7) Staff will determine if a decel lane is warranted for the
driveway at Highland Drive;
And
Item 13:
Case No. PD-240R-HC, North Gateway Center, Lot 5, Block A
(Row's Cafe), zoning change request from PD-240-HC (Planned
Development-240-Highway Commercial) to PD-240R-HC (Planned
Development-240 Revised-Highway Commercial), to attach a Detail
Site Plan to allow the development of a 6,468-square-foot
restaurant with adrive-thru on 2.067 acres of property located at
the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road subject to
the following conditions:
1) Include North Gateway Center, Lot 5, Block A (Row's Cafe)
in all title blocks of each sheet.
2) Reword Note "D" on PD conditions table to reflect this detail
plan.
3) Change abutting north property conceptual plan to reflect
what is depicted in the most current Conceptual PD;
And
item 1 d~
The North Gateway Center, Lot 5, Block A, (Row's Cafe), Final Plat,
to establish various utility and fire lane easements to allow the
development of a 6,468-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru
on 2.067 acres of property located at the northwest corner of S.H.
121 and Denton Tap Road subject to the following conditions:
1) Record the off-site mutual access and fire lane easement by
separate instrument at time of final plat recordation.
2) Include specific widths, bearings, distances and labels for
each easement being dedicated by this plat.
3) Correct vicinity map to show City limit line in the
appropriate location.
4) Include notary signature block after the Surveyor's signature
block.
5) Provide a property owner's agreement for maintenance of
drainage, water, pavement and landscaping.
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6) Provide a copy of the approval from TXDOT for the
driveway/decel lane.
7) Define or remove dashed line within the ten-foot sanitary
sewer easement abutting Denton Tap.
8) All off-site easements shall be recorded by separate
instrument.
And
item l.ri~
Case No. PD-240R2-HC, North Gateway Center, Lot 9, Block A,
zoning change request from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-
240-Highway Commercial) to PD-240R2-HC (Planned
Development-240 Revision 2-Highway Commercial), to attach a
Detail Site Plan to allow the development of a 8,100-square-foot
structure with professional/medical office and personal service
uses, on 1.624 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road subject to the following conditions:
1) Staff will determine if a decel lane is warranted for the
driveway at Highland Drive.
2) Correct landscape areas within Site Data Table to reflect
those shown on the landscape plan.
3) Rectify inconsistencies in the location of the screening wall
between the landscape plan and site plan. Ensure no
trees will be removed due to its construction;
And
item 1 Fig
The North Gateway Center, Lot 9, Block A, Final Plat, to establish
various utility and fire lane easements to allow the development of
a 8,100-square-foot structure with professional/medical office and
personal service uses, on 1.624 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road subject to the
following conditions:
1) A property owner's agreement is required for maintenance of
drainage, water, pavement, six-foot masonry wall
and landscaping.
2) Grading and drainage plans will be further evaluated during
the engineering plan review.
3) The FDC should be detached and within 50 feet of the fire
hydrant on the same side of the fire lane outside the
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collapse zone.
4) Include specific widths, bearings, distances and labels for
each easement being dedicated by this plat.
5) Correct vicinity map to show City limit line in the
appropriate location.
6) Include notary signature block after the Surveyor's signature
block.
7) Staff will determine if a decel lane is warranted for the
driveway at Highland Drive.
8) Any off-site easement shall be recorded by separate
instrument.
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 the North Gateway Center
Preliminary Plat, a request for approval of a preliminary
plat fora nine-lot commercial development on 12.362
acres of property located at the northwest corner of S.H.
121 and Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered with Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-240R-HC, North
Gateway Center, Lot 5, Block A (Rosa's Cafe), zoning
change request from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-
240-Highway Commercial) to PD-240R-HC (Planned
Development-240 Revised-Highway Commercial), to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the development of a
6,468-square-foot restaurant with adrive-thru on 2.067
acres of property located at the northwest corner of S.H.
121 and Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered with Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
14. Consider approval of the North Gateway Center, Lot 5,
Block A, (Rosa's Cafe), Final Plat, to establish various
utility and fire lane easements to allow the development
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of a 6,468-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru on
2.067 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered with Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-240R2-HC, North
Gateway Center, Lot 9, Block A, zoning change request
from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-240-Highway
Commercial) to PD-240R2-HC (Planned Development-240
Revision 2-Highway Commercial), to attach a Detail Site
Plan to allow the development of a 8,100-square-foot
structure with professional/medical office and personal
service uses, on 1.624 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered with Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
16. Consider approval of the North Gateway Center, Lot 9,
Block A, Final Plat, to establish various utility and fire
lane easements to allow the development of a 8,100-
square-foot structure with professional/medical
office and personal service uses, on 1.624 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of S.H. 121 and
Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered with Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case. No. PD-162R2-MF-2, Gunner
Subdivision, Lot 1 R, Block A, zoning change request from
PD-162R-MF-2 (Planned Development-162-Revised-Multi-
family-2) to PD-162R2-MF-2 (Planned Development-162-
Revision 2-Multi-family-2), to allow the relocation of a
previously approved 1,656-square-foot six-car garage and
storage area on 20.965 acres of property located 1717
Belt Line Road.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed
up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case. No. PD-162R2-MF-2, Gunner Subdivision, Lot 1R,
Block A, zoning change request from PD-162R-MF-2 (Planned
Development-162-Revised-Multi-family-2) to PD-162R2-MF-2
(Planned Development-162- Revision 2-Multi-family-2), to allow
the relocation of a previously approved 1,656-square-foot six-car
garage and storage area on 20.965 acres of property located 1717
Belt Line Road. Councilmember Faught 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. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gunner Subdivision, Lot 1 R,
Block A, Replat, to allow the relocation of a portion of a
fire lane easement resulting from the proposed relocation
of a previously approved garage & storage area on 20.965
acres of property located 1717 Belt Line Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed
up to speak.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Gunner Subdivision, Lot 1 R, Block A, Replat, to allow
the relocation of a portion of a fire lane easement resulting from
the proposed relocation of a previously approved garage 8v storage
area on 20.965 acres of property located 1717 Belt Line Road.
Councilmember Peters 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.
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. 5-1241 R-C, Fat Daddy's
Burger House, zoning change request from S-1241-C
(Special Use Permit-1241-Commercial) to 5-1241 R-C
(Special Use Permit-1241 Revised-Commercial), to allow a
560-square-foot cover over the existing outdoor patio
area serving the existing 3,580-square-foot restaurant
located at 215 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed
up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve Case No. 5-1241 R-C, Fat Daddy's Burger House,
zoning change request from 5-1241-C (Special Use Permit-1241-
Commercial) to 5-1241 R-C (Special Use Permit-1241 Revised-
Commercial), to allow a 560-square-foot cover over the existing
outdoor patio area serving the existing 3,580-square-foot
restaurant located at 215 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers
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Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Westfork Addition, Lots 1 R &
2R, Block A, Replat, being a replat of the Westfork
Addition, Lots 1 through 5, including the abandoned
right-of--way, containing 2.172 acres of land, to create two
single-family lots each containing approximately 1.1
acres of property located on the south side of Bethel
School Road across from Glencrest Circle.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Matt Alexander spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed
up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Westfork Addition, Lots 1R 8v 2R, Block A, Replat,
being a replat of the Westfork Addition, Lots 1 through 5, including
the abandoned right-of-way, containing 2.172 acres of land, to
create two single-family lots each containing approximately 1.1
acres of property located on the south side of Bethel School Road
across from Glencrest Circle subject to the following conditions:
1) A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of
any trees;
2) Council approval of the Abandonment Ordinance for Doggett
Cove.
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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21. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-239-R,
Denton Creek Nursing, a zoning change from SF-12
(Single Family-12), R (Retail) and O (Office) to PD-239-R
(Planned Development-239-Retail) to attach a detail site
plan to allow a 52,317-square-foot (123 beds) Nursing and
Rehabilitation Facility on 6.47 acres of property located
along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, between
Riverchase and Riverview Drives and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-520
for Case No. PD-239-R, Denton Creek Nursing, a zoning change
from SF-12 (Single Family-12), R (Retail) and O (Office) to PD-239-
R (Planned Development-239-Retail) to attach a detail site plan to
allow a 52,317-square-foot (123 beds) Nursing and Rehabilitation
Facility on 6.47 acres of property located along the north side of
Sandy Lake Road, between Riverchase and Riverview Drives and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmember
Tunnell voting against the motion.
Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught left the Council
Chambers at this time.
22. Consider approval of a contract proposal for Teague, Nall
& Perkins in the amount of $237,000.00 for the design of
residential street improvements as provided by the 1/4
Cent Sales Tax for Streets Maintenance; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign and execute necessary
documents.
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Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved approve contract proposal for
Teague, Nall 8v Perkins in the amount of X237,000.00 for the
design of residential street improvements as provided by the 1/4
Cent Sales Tax for Streets Maintenance; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign and execute necessary documents.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmembers Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught were absent for the vote.
Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught returned to Council
Chambers at this time.
23. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Coppell, Texas, approving the Public Agency
Retirement System Trust (PARS) Section 457 FICA
alternative retirement plan, appointing a plan
administrator, and authorizing said plan administrator to
execute all required PARS legal documents on behalf of
the City and to take whatever additional actions are
required to administer the City's PARS plan(s); and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Vivyon Bowman, Director of Human Resources, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin moved approve Resolution No.
2009-0414.1 of the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas,
approving the Public Agency Retirement System Trust (PARS)
Section 457 FICA alternative retirement plan, appointing a plan
administrator, and authorizing said plan administrator to execute
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all required PARS legal documents on behalf of the City and to take
whatever additional actions are required to administer the City's
PARS plan(s); 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 of the motion.
24. Mayor acid Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Metroplex
Mayors' Meeting.
B. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding
National League of Cities Congressional
Conference.
A. Mayor Stover, Councilmember Peters and City Manager Clay
Phillips attended the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting. Dallas
Mayor Tom Leppert was the guest speaker and spoke about
regional cooperation. Mayor Stover also mentioned a public
hearing for DART on April 14 regarding the upcoming fare
increase and reduction of services offered. Finally, the Mayor
of Desoto announced the Travelling Vietnam Wall will be
displayed in the city of Desoto April 16, 17 and 19.
B. Councilmembers Tunnell and Brancheau attended the
National League of Cities Congressional Conference in
Washington D.C. The topic of discussion was the "Stimulus
Bill" and help available to cities.
At this time, Mayor Stover left the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin announced that council would convene into Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
25. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of an agreement to contribute funds in
the amount of $552,466.80 to TxDOT to acquire
right-of--way and adjust utilities from the Tarrant
County line to the Dallas County line for the SH
121 project.
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B. Discussion regarding the Public Agency Retirement
System Trust (PARS) Section 457 FICA Alternative
Retirement Plan.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
26. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
27. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to
meeting was adjourned.
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