CM 2010-07-27
MINUTES OF JULY 27, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
July 27, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, 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 Pro Tem Mahalik 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 duties and responsibilities of
the Mayor Pro Tem.
2.Receive legal advice from the City Attorney
concerning claim or claims as a result of the incident
of July 13, 2010.
3.Discussion regarding the Northlake Property.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.East of Freeport Parkway and north of Bethel Road.
2.South of Bethel Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik adjourned the Executive Session at 6:58 p.m. and
opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding the November 2 Election.
B.Discussion regarding Aerial Sewer Crossing.
C.Discussion regarding City participation for maintenance
and electric costs associated with lighting along S.H. 121.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Dennis Wilkinson, First United Methodist Church, led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Report by Coppell Economic Development Committee.
Presentation:
Bill Rohloff, Chair, made the board’s semi-annual presentation to Council.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik advised no one signed up to speak.
9.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: July 13, 2010.
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B.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Greg
Jenkins from the Economic Development Committee and
appointing Adam Darowski to fill the unexpired term.
C.Consider approval of a Resolution to reduce Denton Tap
Road to one lane southbound, and one lane northbound
along Denton Tap at the intersection of Bethel Road for a
period of up to 40 calendar days from the beginning of
work; and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign and
execute any necessary documents.
D.Consider approval of a consulting services contract for
health benefit consulting services and other related
benefit/wellness programs with Brinson Benefits, Inc. in the
amount of $154,309.00 and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
E.Consider approval of awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP)
#0101 for the procurement of medical stop loss insurance
to ING in the amount of $304,685 and authorizing to City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
F.Consider approval of awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP)
#0101 to Prudential Insurance Company of America
(Prudential) for group Life/AD&D insurance in the amount
of $52,428.00 and long term disability insurance in the
amount of $41,028.00 for a total premium of $93,456.00
and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
G.Consider approval of an addendum to the current
Administrative Services Agreement for the third party
administrative services with UMR, Inc. in the amount of
$145,722.40 and authorizing the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Resolution No. 2010-0727.1, D, E, F and G. Councilmember Hunt
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik
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and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
10.Consider approval of award of Bid #Q-0710-01 for the Tax 2009
street reconstruction project in the amount of $1,202,180 to
RKM Utilities for construction of Heartz Road and Clear Creek
Lane, and in the amount of $337,835 to Conatser Construction
for construction of Dobecka Drive, as provided for in IMF funds;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any
necessary documents.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve theaward of Bid #Q-0710-01
for the Tax 2009 street reconstruction project in the amount of $1,202,180
to RKM Utilities for construction of Heartz Road and Clear Creek Lane, and
in the amount of $337,835 to Conatser Construction for construction of
Dobecka Drive, as provided for in IMF funds; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents. Councilmember
Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Mahalik and Councilmembers Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion. Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught
abstained, with the abstention counting as a vote in favor of the motion, per
the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.11B.
11.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 8, Traffic Regulations, by adding Section 8-
2-13, providing the City Manager or designee authorization to
temporarily close public streets, alleys and/or rights-of-way for
the purpose of construction or repair; providing for the
installation of appropriate traffic control devices in accordance
with the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and
authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign and execute any
necessary documents.
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Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No. 2010-1252
amendingthe Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Traffic Regulations, by
adding Section 8-2-13, providing the City Manager or designee
authorization to temporarily close public streets, alleys and/or rights-of-
way for the purpose of construction or repair; providing for the installation
of appropriate traffic control devices in accordance with the Texas Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to
sign and execute any necessary documents. Councilmember Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
12.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips reminded Council of the Final Budget
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Workshop on July 29. The next Council meeting will be August 10
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with August 24 and August 31 as Public Hearings on the tax rate
and budget.
Mr. Phillips also spoke of the ConnectCTY call for the missing person.
He apologized for the test message around 10:45pm, but stated the
use of the system was appropriate. A call was placed around
midnight confirming the person had been found. Mr. Phillips said
staff is reviewing the system to build their skills and tighten the
geographical radius for future calls. They have been returning calls to
apologize for the disruption and asks for the community’s
forgiveness.
13.Mayor Pro Tem and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik regarding the upcoming
music series hosted by the Parks Department.
A.Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik announced the Parks Department is holding
its Summer Music Series in the Town Center Plaza on Fridays in
August between 7:30-9:30 p.m. Food, drinks and kids’ items will be
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available for sale on a cash basis only. Everyone is encouraged to
attend.
14.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Nothing to report.
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 –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.Councilmember Tunnell reported longtime Riverchase Elementary
principal, Jody Williams, will now be at Stark Elementary. Matthew
Warnock will be the new principal at Barbara Bush Middle School.
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The 1 day of school is August 23 with Pre-K starting on August
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30. LISD set the tax rate at the July 12 meeting. A tax ratification
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election will be held on September 14. The school district is seeking
nominations from the community for a Bible Course Task Force at
the high school.
B.Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores announced the New Teacher
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Breakfast will be held on August 10 at CMS North. Also, CISD will
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start school on August 23.
C.Councilmember Faught stated the following events are scheduled:
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August 10 – Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School; August 17 – Ripley’s
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Believe It or Not; August 31 – Walking Art Tour at DFW Airport;
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August 13 – New Member Social; August 18 – Luau Happy Hour;
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August 25 – Potluck Birthdays; August 27 – Root Beer Float Friday
and September 27-28 – Marksville, LA.
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D. Councilmember Hunt said DRMC is continuously working on overall
transportation mobility for the North Texas area.
E. Nothing to report.
F. Councilmember Tunnell informed Council that Baylor Carrollton,
formerly Trinity Medical Center, has started the expansion and
renovation project of their Surgical Suite, scheduled for completion
next year.
G. Nothing to report.
H. Councilmember Hinojosa- Flores announced the next meeting will be
September 23rd. They are currently recruiting volunteer nurses and
Spanish translators.
I. Councilmember Franklin said Metrocrest Social Service is searching
for a new space. They are also raising funds for Challenge 2010:
Growing to Impact Lives.
J. Councilmember Tunnell reported that June 18th was the 44th Annual
General Assembly meeting. A new Executive Board was elected and
awards were given.
K. Councilmember Hunt stated Dan Petty turned over the NTC President
position to Mabry Jackson this month. Also, the Inaugural
Leadership North Texas Program graduated 27 leaders from across
the region.
L. Councilmember Franklin announced the annual Board Retreat was
held June 25th and 26th. Bob Garza is the new chair as Gary Frye has
moved to St. Louis. Mark your calendars for Tee It Up for Seniors on
October 4th.
16. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action necessary.
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Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
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