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MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 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
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember (early departure)
Councilmember Faught was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager.
1.Call to order.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Coppell Baseball Association.
B.Discussion regarding Fall Special Event Theme.
C.Review of International Code Adoptions.
D.Discussion regarding 2030 Process.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
3.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with
City Attorney.
1.The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of the
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Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas, Zoning Case
Number Z045-107; and City of Coppell vs. CB Parkway
Business Center VI, et al in the County Court at Law No.
3; and CB Parkway Business Center, et al vs. City of
Coppell, et al; and City of Dallas vs. Douglas Stover, et al
in the 191st District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs.
City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of
Bethel Road.
Executive Session was held at the end of the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming "National Night Out"
on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, and providing City Council Support and
endorsement of National Night Out festivities and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Officer R. J. Harr, McGruff and The Knight.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming
"National Night Out" on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, and providing City
Council Support and endorsement of National Night Out festivities and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in
favor of the motion.
8.Report by Coppell Economic Development Committee.
Presentation:
Bill Rohloff, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, made the
Committee’s semi-annual report to the Board.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: July 10, 2007.
B.Consider approval of the written Debt Policy of the City of
Coppell.
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2005 Edition of
the National Electrical Code, as amended, providing an effective
date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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D.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Building Code, as amended, providing an
effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Energy Conservation Code, as amended,
providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Fire Code, as amended, providing an effective
date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Fuel Gas Code, as amended, providing an
effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Mechanical Code, as amended, providing an
effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Plumbing Code, as amended, providing an
effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Property Maintenance Code, as amended,
providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
K.Consider approval of an Ordinance to adopt the 2006 Edition of
the International Residential Building Code, as amended,
providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, Greg Jones, Chief Building Official, and Mark
LeGros, Chairman of the Building & Standards Commission, made a
presentation regarding Items C through K.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-1166, D carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-1167, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-1168, F carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-1169, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-1170,
H carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-1171, I carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-1172, J carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-1173 and K carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-1174. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider approval of a Resolution directing publication of notice of
intention to issue Certificates of Obligations, Series 2007 in the
amount of $9,100,000.00 for the purpose of paying, in whole or in
part, contractual obligations for (a) constructing and improving City
Sidewalks; (b) constructing an addition to City Fire Station No. 1; (c)
constructing and improving City streets; and (d) constructing and
improving the City cemetery including cemetery building and site
work, and for paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection
with such projects and related bond issuance cost, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2007-0724.1
directing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of
Obligations, Series 2007 in the amount of $9,100,000.00 for the purpose of
paying, in whole or in part, contractual obligations for (a) constructing and
improving City Sidewalks; (b) constructing an addition to City Fire Station
No. 1; (c) constructing and improving City streets; and (d) constructing
and improving the City cemetery including cemetery building and site
work, and for paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with
such projects and related bond issuance cost, and authorizing the Mayor
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to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
12.Consider approval of a revision to our ordinance regarding red light
cameras in order to comply with the changes to State law, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Ordinance No.
2007-1175 amending Article 8-8, Section 8-8-2, Subsection C, regarding
the maximum civil penalty for the civil infraction for an automated red
light enforcement violation; by amending Section 8-8-4, Subsection A, to
add a provision for the hearing officer to be able to administer oaths and
issue orders; by amending Section 8-8-6 regarding the use of civil
penalty funds for such violation; by adding a ne Section 8-8-7 providing
for the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement images; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in
favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Article 9-
1, regarding Animal Services Advisory and Appeal Board, animal
impounds and dangerous dog requirements; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Stover advised that this item was being postponed until August 13,
2007.
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14.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to
overlay the asphalt paving of the following streets: Loch Lane, Howell
Street, Bullock Street, Carter Drive, Christi Lane, Shadydale Lane,
Willow Lane, Oak Trail, Shady Oaks Lane, Cottonwood Drive and Oak
Grove Lane; with Dallas County furnishing labor, materials and
equipment to perform the work; with the City of Coppell paying a cost
of $205,237.44, as budgeted in the IMF; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement with
Dallas County to overlay the asphalt paving of the following streets: Loch
Lane, Howell Street, Bullock Street, Carter Drive, Christi Lane, Shadydale
Lane, Willow Lane, Oak Trail, Shady Oaks Lane, Cottonwood Drive and
Oak Grove Lane; with Dallas County furnishing labor, materials and
equipment to perform the work; with the City of Coppell paying a cost of
$205,237.44, as budgeted in the IMF; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Coppell Copperheads.
A.Mayor Stover announced that the Coppell Copperheads were 16-16
and currently in second place. There will be a game Saturday night
celebrating National Night Out with festivities, games and sign-ups.
He encouraged the community to attend.
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16.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Councilmember Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Councilmembers Peters and Faught.
C.Coppell Seniors – Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught.
D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Councilmember Peters.
E.Economic Development Committee – Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmember Franklin.
F.International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
– Councilmember Brancheau
G.Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Councilmember Tunnell.
H.Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Councilmember Tunnell.
I.Metrocrest Medical Services – Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-
Flores.
J.Metrocrest Social Service Center – Councilmember Tunnell.
K.North Texas Council of Governments – Councilmember
Brancheau.
L.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Councilmember
Franklin.
M.North Texas Commission – Councilmember York.
N.Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
A.Councilmember Tunnell reported the first day of school is
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August 27. Registration for new elementary students is
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August 10.
B.Councilmember Peters advised that the Coppell Chamber is hosting
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its Annual Teacher Breakfast on August 14. The Board of
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Trustees will have its final Budget Hearing on August 6.
C.Councilmember Brancheau stated several events were planned for
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the Coppell Seniors, including Family Feud on August 8, a Luau on
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August 22, and trips scheduled to Southfork Ranch and Corpus
Christi.
D.Councilmember Peters attended the TXDOT Annual Transportation
Forum in Austin with over 1200 participants. She announced that
the cities of Irving and Coppell are hosting the Transportation
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Summit August 7-10. Finally, the NTTA was awarded the SH 121
bid. They will have 60 days to finalize the bid.
E.Nothing to report.
F.Nothing to report.
G.Nothing to report.
H.Nothing to report.
I.Nothing to report.
J.Councilmember Tunnell informed the members that Metrocrest
Social Services is hosting a school drive in coordination with
Payless Shoes. They plan to donate new shoes to 1100 students.
The Service Center is also looking for donations on school supplies.
K.Nothing to report.
L.Nothing to report.
M.Nothing to report.
N.Nothing to report.
At this time Council reconvened into Work Session which was followed by
Executive Session.
Councilmember York left the meeting at this time.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Coppell Baseball Association.
B.Discussion regarding Fall Special Event Theme.
C.Review of International Code Adoptions.
D.Discussion regarding 2030 Process.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with
City Attorney.
1.The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of the
Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas, Zoning Case
Number Z045-107; and City of Coppell vs. CB Parkway
Business Center VI, et al in the County Court at Law No.
3; and CB Parkway Business Center, et al vs. City of
Coppell, et al; and City of Dallas vs. Douglas Stover, et al
in the 191st District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs.
City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of
Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 10:12 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
17.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
18.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to terminate the engagement of
Paul Hastings, et al as special legal counsel for the City of Coppell; and, to
authorize the City Attorney to bring an engagement letter to retain Robert
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Freilich as special legal counsel for the City of Coppell for future approval
by City Council. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell and Franklin voting in favor
of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Libby Ball, City Secretary
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