CM 2009-05-26
MINUTES OF MAY 26, 2009
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Jayne Peters, Mayor
Karen Hunt, Mayor Pro Tern
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Bob Mahalik, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Libby Ball and
City Attorney Robert Hager.
1. Call to order.
Mayor Peters called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Work Session. Executive Session was held at
the end of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding property south and east of
Beltline Road.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects west of Denton Tap/Beltline Road.
(Open to the Public)
WORK SESSION
3. Convene Work Session
A. Presentation and discussion regarding potential Coppell
Aquatics & Recreation Center Expansion.
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B. Presentation and discussion regarding potential Wagon
Wheel Tennis Center Expansion.
C. Update on Grapevine Springs Senior and Community
Center construction.
D. Update on Rolling Oaks Memorial Center construction.
E. Discussion regarding Alcohol Sales at "Oak Fest."
F. Discussion regarding Mayor/Council participation in the
July 4th Parade.
G. Discussion regarding Commercial/Retail Outdoor Storage.
H. Discussion regarding Council Travel Schedule.
I. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Pastor Jennifer Scott of First United Methodist Church led those present
in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Boy Scout Michael Hall led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of proclamation naming May 30, 2009 as
Coppell Community Garden Day, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Peters read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Karen Pearsall and Trudie White.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming
May 30, 2009 as Coppell Community Garden Day, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and Councilmembers
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Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
8. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of
May 25, 2009 through May 31, 2009, as Emergency Medical
Services Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Peters read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Chief Kevin Richardson.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming
the week of May 25,2009 through May 31,2009, as Emergency Medical
Services Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
9. Consider approval of a proclamation naming Tuesday, May 26,
2009 as Coppell Band Appreciation Day, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Peters read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Scott Mason and band members present.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation naming
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 as Coppell Band Appreciation Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
10. Consider approval of a proclamation naming Tuesday, May 26,
2009 as Coppell Girl's Soccer Appreciation Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Mayor Peters read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Coach Chris Stricker.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve a proclamation naming
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 as Coppell Girl's Soccer Appreciation Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
11. Report by Park Board.
Mark Tepper gave the Board's semi-annual report.
12. Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Peters advised no one signed up to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
13. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 12, 2009.
B. Consider approval to accept Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program Funding provided under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the amount of
$13,767.72; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C. Consider approval of Bid No. Q-0409-02 for the
installation of an Ultraviolet Sanitation System for the
pools at the Aquatics and Recreation Center, to Texas
Aquatic Supply, in the amount of $68,300.00, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary
documents.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
and C. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the
motion.
14. Presentation by the Coppell Historical Society regarding the
service station at West Bethel and South Coppell Roads in Old
Town Coppell.
Pat Quinlan, 181 Simmons Drive, made a presentation to Council.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
To gather citizen input on the use of Community Development
Block Grant available funds.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the
motion.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-241-SF /C, Red Hawk, zoning
change request from 0 (Office) to PD-241-SF /C (Planned
Development - 241- Single Family/Commercial) with a Detail
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Plan to allow 54 single-family lots with a minimum lot size of
5,765 square feet and an average lot size of 8,484 square feet,
including the retention of the Bullock Cemetery on
approximately 14.9 acres of property and a Concept Plan for
two commercial tracts containing approximately 1.5 acres of
property, located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road,
north of Bethel School Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Terry Holmes, 510 Country Lane, applicant, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and asked for persons wishing
to speak.
1) Laura Macolucci, 109 Wrenwood, spoke against the item.
2) Noble Fortson, 224 Plantation, spoke against the item.
3) Dan Sexton, 216 Plantation spoke against the item.
4) Brad Masters, 200 Plantation, spoke against the item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
a. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 8:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Peters adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:09 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to continue the Public Hearing and
the agenda item to the June 16th meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and
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Franklin voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting
against the motion.
17. Consider approval of the Red Hawk, Preliminary Plat, a request
for approval of a preliminary plat for 54 single-family lots, a
cemetery parcel and two commercial lots on 16.42 acres of
property, located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road,
north of Bethel School Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to deny the Red Hawk, Preliminary Plat,
a request for approval of a preliminary plat for 54 single-family lots, a
cemetery parcel and two commercial lots on 16.42 acres of property,
located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, north of Bethel
School Road. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and Councilmembers Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmember Brancheau voting against the motion.
18. Consider ratification of an emergency contract in the amount
of $171,950.00 to Craig Olden, Inc. for emergency slope
stabilization work on Sandy Lake Road between the entrance
to St. Joseph Village and 300 LF upstream; using funds from
the Municipal Drainage Utility District Fund; and executed by
the City Manager on May 18, 2009 according to General
Exemption (1) of Section 252 of the Local Government Code.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, City Manager, and Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and
Public Works, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the ratification of an
emergency contract in the amount of $171,950.00 to Craig Olden, Inc.
for emergency slope stabilization work on Sandy Lake Road between the
entrance to St. Joseph Village and 300 LF upstream; using funds from
the Municipal Drainage Utility District Fund; and executed by the City
Manager on May 18,2009 according to General Exemption (1) of Section
252 of the Local Government Code. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider approval of an amendment to the contract made
between the City of Coppell and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.
for the Photo Red Light Enforcement Program; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Roy Osborne, Police Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve a maximum 20-year
extension to the contract made between the City of Coppell and Redflex
Traffic Systems, Inc. for the Photo Red Light Enforcement Program; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and
Franklin voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting
against the motion.
20. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Councilmember Faught regarding Ride of
Silence.
A. Councilmember Faught reported that 100 cyclists met at Coppell
High School and rode in silence in honor of the bicycle riders who
have lost their lives on public roads to vehicles. Coppell resident,
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Greg Dean, was among the honored who lost his life at the
intersection of SH 121 and Freeport.
21. 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 that follow up interviews for
CFBISD Superintendent will be next week. Finalists will be chosen
June 9 with a hire date of July 1. Ranchview High School
graduation is June 7 at 7 pm. A golf tournament benefitting the
Athletic Boosters will be June 28. LISD graduation is June 8. A
golf tournament will be held on June 11 at the Golf Club of Castle
Hills.
B. Mayor Peters reported that Coppell graduation will be June 3 with
the last day of school being June 4. Project Graduation will be
June 3 and is still in need of volunteers. See the Project
Graduation website for more information.
C. Councilmember Faught announced the Marimba Music and
Munchies Pot Luck Dinner and Birthday Celebration will be
May 27.
D. Mayor Peters informed the Council that HB 300 was out of the
Senate and headed towards the Conference Committee. They are
awaiting the news from the Legislature to see if TXDOT will sunset.
E. Nothing to report.
F. Nothing to report.
G. Councilmember Tunnell reported on a news conference held
May 14 that RHD will become the Texas Hospital for Advanced
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Medicine. Also, Trinity is set to sign the paperwork with Baylor to
become Baylor of Carrollton.
H. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt announced that the Metrocrest Medical
Foundation will be celebrating 30 years and are planning their
Gala in September.
I. Nothing to report.
J. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt stated Metrocrest Social Services is preparing
for their move in September 2010.
K. Mayor Peters announced the annual meeting will be June 12.
L. Councilmember Franklin stated the next meeting will be June 11
with newly appointed Chair Charles Smith of Sachse.
M. Nothing to report.
N. Councilmember Faught reported Senior Adult Services celebrated
Older Americans Month with a visit to the Farmers Branch Senior
Center. The Volunteer Appreciation Lunch will be held at
Brookhaven Country Club. Finally, information on the golf
tournament in October is available.
At this time, Council reconvened into Work Session followed by Executive
Session.
(Open to the Public)
WORK SESSION
3. Convene Work Session
A. Presentation and discussion regarding potential Coppell
Aquatics & Recreation Center Expansion.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding potential Wagon
Wheel Tennis Center Expansion.
C. Update on Grapevine Springs Senior and Community
Center construction.
D. Update on Rolling Oaks Memorial Center construction.
E. Discussion regarding Alcohol Sales at "Oak Fest."
F. Discussion regarding Mayor/Council participation in the
July 4th Parade.
G. Discussion regarding Commercial/Retail Outdoor Storage.
H. Discussion regarding Council Travel Schedule.
I. Discussion of Agenda Items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
4. Convene Executive Session
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A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code -Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding property south and east of
Beltline Road.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code -Deliberation
regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects west of Denton Tap/Beltliae Road.
Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 11:18 p.m. Mayor
Peters adjourned the Executive Session at 11:41 p.m. and reopened the
Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
22. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
23. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Ja ne Peters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby B ,City Secretary
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