CM 2010-10-12
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 12, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
October 12, 2010, at 6:30 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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Discussion regarding the Northlake Property.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik convened into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik adjourned the Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. and
opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition
appointment.
B.Discussion regarding Solutions for Local Control.
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C.Discussion regarding Innovative Transportation Solutions.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Jarrod Robinson, Riverside Church of Christ, led those present in
the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of
November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and
authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik read the proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Carmen Vlahos.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve the proclamation
naming the month of November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month,
and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. Councilmember Brancheau
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.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik advised no one signed up to speak.
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9.Consider approval of minutes: September 28, 2010.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the minutes of
September 28, 2010. Councilmember Hunt 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.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-214R4-C, Arbor Manors
Addition, Lot 4R1, Block A, (Medical Office), a zoning change
request from PD-214R2-C (Planned Development-214 Revision 2-
Commercial) to PD-214R4-C (Planned Development-214 Revision
4-Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan to allow the construction
of a 4,639-square-foot medical office building on 0.69 acres of
property, located at the northwest corner of South Denton Tap
Road and West Braewood Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Dr. Trent Elliott and Bill Pantuso, representing the applicant, addressed
questions of the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-214R4-C, Arbor Manors Addition, Lot 4R1, Block A, (Medical
Office), a zoning change request from PD-214R2-C (Planned Development-
214 Revision 2-Commercial) to PD-214R4-C (Planned Development-214
Revision 4-Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan to allow the construction of
a 4,639-square-foot medical office building on 0.69 acres of property,
located at the northwest corner of South Denton Tap Road and West
Braewood Drive, subject to the following conditions:
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1) A Tree Removal Permit required prior to the start of construction and
tree mitigation will be required; and
2) There may be additional comments during engineering plan review.
Councilmember Franklin 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.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Arbor Manors Addition, Lots 4R1 & 4R2,
Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lot 4, into two (2) lots to allow
the development of a medical office on Lot 4R1 (0.69 acres) with
the remaining 1.51 acres as Lot 4R2 for future development,
located at the northwest corner of South Denton Tap Road and
West Braewood Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Arbor Manors Addition, Lots 4R1 & 4R2, Block A, Replat, being a replat
of Lot 4, into two (2) lots to allow the development of a medical office on Lot
4R1 (0.69 acres) with the remaining 1.51 acres as Lot 4R2 for future
development, located at the northwest corner of South Denton Tap Road
and West Braewood Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) A Tree Removal Permit required prior to the start of construction and
tree mitigation will be required; and
2) There may be additional comments during engineering plan review.
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Councilmember Tunnell 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.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-228R3-HC, Vista Ridge Retail,
Lot 2, Block A, (Whataburger), a zoning change request from PD-
228-HC (Planned Development-228-Highway Commercial) to PD-
228R3-HC (Planned Development-228 Revision 3-Highway
Commercial), to allow a 3,687-square-foot restaurant with drive
through service on approximately 1.11 acres of property, located
on S.H. 121 approximately 210 feet east of North Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Brian Fetz, representing the applicant, addressed questions of the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-228R3-HC, Vista Ridge Retail, Lot 2, Block A, (Whataburger), a
zoning change request from PD-228-HC (Planned Development-228-
Highway Commercial) to PD-228R3-HC (Planned Development-228 Revision
3-Highway Commercial), to allow a 3,687-square-foot restaurant with drive
through service on approximately 1.11 acres of property, located on S.H.
121 approximately 210 feet east of North Denton Tap Road, subject to the
following condition:
1) There may be additional comments during detail engineering plan
review.
Councilmember Hunt 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.
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13.Consider approval of the terms and conditions for procurement
of three (3) Fire Engines and one (1) Fire Engine/Aerial with
Pierce Manufacturing through HGAC Cooperative Purchase
Agreement Contract # FS12-09, in the total amount of
$2,253,957.00 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute all necessary documents.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the terms and conditions for
procurement of three (3) Fire Engines and one (1) Fire Engine/Aerial with
Pierce Manufacturing through HGAC Cooperative Purchase Agreement
Contract # FS12-09, in the total amount of $2,253,957.00 and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Councilmember Franklin 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.
14.Consider approval of a Resolution appointing Karen Hunt to the
aggregated position of Executive Committee member of the
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition which fractional allocation
membership is shared with the City of Coppell and the City of
University Park; and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Resolution No.
2010-1012.1 appointing Karen Hunt to the aggregated position of Executive
Committee member of the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition which
fractional allocation membership is shared with the City of Coppell and the
City of University Park; and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
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Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
15.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A.City Manager Clay Phillips announced the last of the right-of-ways on
Sandy Lake Road had been acquired. Utility relocations and
dramatic tree removal will begin shortly. Dobeka Drive is still under
construction with an anticipated completion date of the end of the
year. The Bethel Road work continues. The Hertz Road construction
has begun with traffic only available southbound. The estimated
completion date is March 2011. Clear Creek will be reconstructed
and has a six month timeline. The Sidewalk In-fill project will begin
November 1 and should last approximately 150 days. The utility
relocation is underway on Deforest Road with roadway construction
set to begin at the beginning of 2011. The Tennis Center is coming
along and has an anticipated completion date of February 2011.
Finally, the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center will begin
renovations in January or February.
Regarding future agendas, Legislative Agenda items will be discussed
in December with Fred Hill. The Old Coppell documents will be ready
for an action on the next agenda.
16.Mayor Pro Tem and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Pro Tem regarding OakFest.
B.Report by Mayor Pro Tem regarding Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting.
A.Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik announced OakFest will be held on
October 16 at Andy Brown East from 5-10 p.m. Entertainment by
Limelight will be provided, as well as food vendors, face painting and
a mini-train.
B.Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik attended the Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting on
October 12. The guest speaker was Councilmember Amir Omar from
the City of Richardson. He spoke about the city’s program,
Tree the
where the city is committed to planting 50,000 new trees over
Town,
the next ten years.
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17. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Nothing to report.
18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Lib y B ity Secretary
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