CM 2009-09-22
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22,2009
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 22, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores was absent. 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 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 N orthlake Property.
Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. Mayor Peters
adjourned the Executive Session at 6: 15 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
Councilmember Franklin arrived during Work Session.
(Open to the Public)
WORK SESSION
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Fee Schedule.
B. Discussion regarding 08-09 Work Plan.
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C. Discussion regarding Public Service Announcements and
Mayor and Council Reports.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
ATRIUM FROM 6:30 PM TO 7:30 PM.
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 Peters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming September 22,
2009 as Jesse Thurman Appreciation Day, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Jesse Thurman.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation naming
September 22, 2009 as Jesse Thurman Appreciation Day, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
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8. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming "National
Night Out" on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, and providing City
Council Support and endorsement of National Night Out
festivities, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Officer R. J. Harr, Captain Tony Pletcher, McGruff and The
Knight.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming
"National Night Out" on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, and providing City
Council Support and endorsement of National Night Out festivities, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
9. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 4 through 10, 2009, as Fire Prevention Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Fire Chief Kevin Richardson.
Action:
Councilmember Mahalik moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming
the week of October 4 through 10, 2009, as Fire Prevention Week and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
10. Consider approval of a proclamation naming October 2009 as
Disability Employment Awareness Month In Coppell, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation nammg
October 2009 as Disability Employment Awareness Month In Coppell,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
11. Presentation by Kenneth A. Mayfield, Dallas County
Commissioner,
District 4.
Presentation:
Commissioner Mayfield presented a plaque to Lindy Thomas for her
service on the Dallas County Historical Society and announced that Pete
Wilson would be her replacement. Commissioner Mayfield then
discussed the County's new prescription drug card.
12. Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Peters swore m the newly appointed Board/Commission
members.
Item 14 was heard next.
13. Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful.
Tom Hudon, Chair, made the Board's semi-annual report. Cristal
Rollins, Staff Liasion, advised that Coppell was awarded 1 st place in the
"Incredibly Effective Education Techniques" category in the North Texas
Corporate Recycling Association's annual Green Awards for the Make
Your Cart Count campaign.
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14. Citizens' Appearances.
1. Paul Roth, 722 Armstrong, spoke regarding Toll Brothers
Construction, privacy and noise.
CONSENT AGENDA
15. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 8, 2009.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 010996.3 as heretofore amended, with regard to
animal control fees, library fees; and recreational fees and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a contract for the renewal of the
Dallas County Health Services Agreement, effective
October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, in the
amount of $3,131.00 and authorizing the mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B carrying Resolution No. 2009-0922.1 and C. Councilmember
Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
16. City Manager's Report.
A. Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips reported that documents on Old Coppell
and Mineral Leases will be coming forward soon. Planning is
conducting an RFP on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. A Joint
Meeting between the City Council and the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Economic Development Committee will be held on
November 4. Multiple street projects are underway. Oak Fest will
be held on October 17.
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17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the Farmers' Market
Old Town Event to be held October 10th.
B. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the Patriot Day
Ceremony held on September 11th.
C. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the Festival of Nations
held on September 12th.
D. Report by Councilmember Brancheau regarding
Grapefest/Grape Stomp.
A. Mayor Peters announced the Farmers' Market Old Town Event will
be held on October 10 from 8am - 2pm with a pie eating contest,
free face painting, Dublin Dr. Pepper, strolling musicians and arts
and craft vendors. She encourages everyone to stop by.
B. Mayor Peters reported on the Patriot Day Ceremony held on
September 11 at Town Center Plaza. She thanked the Police and
Fire Departments for their presentation and City Manager Clay
Phillips on his singing performance.
C. Mayor Peters next spoke about the Festival of Nations event held
on September 12. She thanked the Library and Parks and
Recreation Departments for putting on a great gathering. The US
Citizenship and Immigration Department hosted a Naturalization
Swearing-In Ceremony for 19 kids between the ages of 7-17 from
12 different countries. She said it was a very moving ceremony.
D. Finally, Councilmember Brancheau reported on Grapefest and the
Grape Stomp performance with Councilmember Faught. They won
Best Costume and proudly represented the City of Coppell.
18. Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD - Tunnell
B. Coppell ISD - Mahalik and Hinojosa-Flores.
C. Coppell Seniors - Brancheau and Faught.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Peters and Hunt.
E. DFW Airport Board - Peters.
F. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI) - Brancheau
G. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Tunnell.
H. Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Mahalik.
I. Metrocrest Medical Services - Hinojosa-Flores.
J. Metrocrest Social Services - Franklin.
K. North Texas Council of Governments - Tunnell.
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L. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management - Faught.
M. North Texas Commission - Hunt.
N. Senior Adult Services - Franklin.
A. Councilmember Tunnell reported that CFBISD will be hosting a
Red Ribbon Breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn on October 23.
The Dallas County Judge ruled in favor of the School Board
Member elected to position in the last election but did not live in
the district. The School Board Member has since moved into the
district, therefore the upcoming November election is pending.
Also, the new online parents' system has debuted. As for LISD,
Fair Day is October 12.
B. Councilmember Mahalik announced five of Coppell ISD schools
ranked in the Top 20 of the Children at Risk Ranking. The
Homecoming Game will be held on September 25 with the Dance
on September 26.
C. Councilmember Faught informed Council that the Texas Creative
Arts Academy will preview classes on September 30 with classes
beginning on October 7. Book Club will be held on the 3rd
Mondays beginning October 19. The next luncheon is scheduled
for September 23.
D. Nothing to report.
E. Mayor Peters announced that it was Coppell's last month to serve
on the Board with the City of Irving stepping in for the next term.
F. Councilmember Brancheau reported that he returned from a trip
to Galveston for the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling
Conference. There were several interesting sessions which will be
shared with staff for future ideas.
G. Councilmember Tunnell announced that the Egyptian twins who
underwent a conjoined twin separation procedure eight years ago
stopped by the Texas Hospital for Advanced Medicine for their
check up with Dr. Kenneth Sawyer, who is leading the Craniofacial
Surgical Center.
H. Councilmember Mahalik informed Council that the Metrocrest
Medical Foundation will be having its 30th Anniversary Gala at
Sam Pack's Auto Warehouse in Carrollton on September 25.
I. Nothing to report.
J. Councilmember Franklin said the next Board Meeting will be held
on September 24 to approve the 2009-2010 Budget.
K. Nothing to report.
L. Councilmember Faught was proud to announce that the
Regional Emergency Management Committee invited him to
Corpus Christi on October 6.
M. Mayor Pro Tern Hunt attended the Annual Luncheon at the Dallas
Cowboys Stadium. On October 6 a free webinar will be held to
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19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
discuss the region's transportation needs, challenges and
solutions.
O. Councilmember Franklin announced the Board met on
September 15. They are preparing for their new space at the Texas
Hospital for Advanced Pain. Also, the Tee It Up For Seniors Golf
Tournament will be held on October 12 at Indian Creek.
There was no action necessary under this item.
Councilmember Brancheau moved to authorize the City Manager to
execute the necessary documents to close the acquisition of the North
Sliver Tract, which is the northwestern tract adjacent to the property the
city already owns, with Trammell Crow No. 43 Ltd. and Billingsley under
the terms of a settlement agreement of the North Lake litigation signed in
September 2008. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the
motion.
Libby Bal ity Secretary
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