CM 2010-05-25MINUTES OF MAY 25, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 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
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa- Flores, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell 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 and 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding Northlake Property.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic
Development Negotiations.
2. West of Freeport and south of Bethel Road.
3. West of S. Coppell Rd. and south of Bethel Road.
4. East of Belt Line Rd. and north of Hackberry.
5. North of Sandy Lake Rd and east of S.H. 121.
Councilmember Franklin arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 5:49 p.m. as allowed
under the above - stated article. Mayor Peters adjourned the Executive
Session at 7:00 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Council Committee Preferences.
B. Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene Regular Session.
(Open to the Public)
5. Invocation.
Pastor Jason Graves with Riverside Church of Christ led those present in
the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Peters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Report by Park Board.
Greg Garcia, Chair, gave the Board's semi - annual report.
8. Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Peters advised no one signed up to speak.
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 11, 2010.
B. Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q- 0510 -01
"Reinforced Concrete Pavement Repairs" to Laughley
Bridge and Construction, Inc. in the amount of
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$359,290.00, and approval of a contingency amount of
$40,710.00, for a total award of $400,000.00 as provided
for in the IMF funds; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign and execute a contract.
C. Consider approval of awarding Bid # Q- 0510 -02 to Tracon
Ventures, Ltd. for the installation of the Woodridge
Masonry Screening Wall in the amount of $148,250.00,
and authorize the City Manager to sign and execute a
contract.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B and
C. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa- Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
10. Presentation regarding the Coppell Nature Center.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Lou Duggan,
who introduced Pam Graham and Terry Hoyle, and made a presentation
regarding a proposed nature center.
11. Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q- 0510 -03 "Denton Tap &
Sandy Lake Brick Paver Replacement" to Jim Bowman
Construction Company, L.P. in the amount of $231,181.60,
and approval of an incentive bonus amount of up to an
additional $36,000 for a total award of $267,181.60, as
provided for in the IMF; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign and execute a contract.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the awarding of Bid
#Q- 0510 -03 "Denton Tap 8v Sandy Lake Brick Paver Replacement" to Jim
Bowman Construction Company, L.P. in the amount of $231,181.60, and
approval of an incentive bonus amount of up to an additional $36,000
for a total award of $267,181.60, as provided for in the IMF; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute a contract. Mayor Pro
Tem Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 6 -0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa- Flores,
Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of the 2010 Parks and Recreation Master
Plan.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the 2010 Parks and Recreation
Master Plan. Councilmember Hinojosa - Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa - Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor
of the motion.
13. City Manager's Report.
A. Project Update and Future Agendas.
Nothing to report.
14. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Peters announced a charity, celebrity basketball game at CHS on
May 27 at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Big Brothers /Big Sisters
Organization of North Texas.
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15. 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. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI) - Brancheau.
F. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Tunnell.
G. Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Mahalik.
H. Metrocrest Medical Services - Hinojosa- Flores.
I. Metrocrest Social Services - Franklin.
J. North Texas Council of Governments - Tunnell.
K. North Texas Commission - Hunt.
L. Senior Adult Services - Franklin.
A. Nothing to report.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik congratulated the Wilson Ranger Chorale
on their win for 1st Division trophy at Sandy Lake Park. Denton
Creek Elementary Principle, Bryan McLain, was accepted to
Harvard's "Raise Your Hand" 2010 Class of Leadership. NTH
Spanish Facilitator, Lori Pierson, was one of 11 teachers accepted
to the summer Language Immersion Program at Austin College.
The Coppell Cowboys Spring Football game will be held on
May 27 at the CHS Stadium. Finally, congratulations were
offered to the Graduating Class of 2010 scheduled for June 6 1 h in
Denton.
C. Councilmember Faught announced the following activities:
Root Beer Float Friday will be held on June 4 1 h; Celebration for
Father's Day will be held on June 16 1 h; a trip to the Meyerson
Center will be held on June 14 1 h; a trip to Choctaw Casino will be
held on June 28 1 h; the month of June offers Open Play Billiards at
1 p.m.; Book Club will meet on June 21st, and an Arts and Crafts
Class will be held on June 9 1 h. Sign -ups are required.
D. Mayor Peters stated a Joint Meeting in Austin will be held on
May 26 between the Senate Transportation Committee and the
Senate Finance Committee.
E. Councilmember Brancheau announced a conference is scheduled
for Charlotte, NC on the 30% Solution: 2012 and the 20
Anniversary Congress will be held in S. Korea in October. Mayor
Peters also announced that the largest wind energy convention is
being held in Dallas this week.
F. Nothing to report.
G. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik said the Metrocrest Medical Foundation is
seeking new board members, especially from Coppell.
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H. Nothing to report.
I. Councilmember Franklin stated the Keyholder's Breakfast held on
April 13th was a success in raising $69,500.
J. Nothing to report.
K. Councilmember Hunt informed Council that NTC is offering
webinars on the Economic Impact of Barnett Shale on June 1St and
Transportation Advocates of North Texas on June 6th. Also, the
application deadline for Leadership North Texas was May 21 st.
L. Councilmember Frankliln reported that President and Chair, Gary
Farragh, is moving to Missouri. The incoming Chair, Bob Garza,
will assume the duties immediately. Also, the Annual Golf
Tournament is scheduled for October 4th at Riverchase Golf Club.
20. 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.
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J ne Peters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball ty Secretary
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