CM 2010-10-26
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 26, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
October 26, 2010, at 6:00 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 (late arrival)
Karen Hunt, Councilmember (late arrival)
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.
Councilmembers Franklin and Hunt arrived prior to convening Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney and Section 551.072 – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning
the settlement and land purchases agreements with
the Billingsleys at Northlake.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.North of Bethel Road and East of Royal Lane.
2.West of Belt Line Road and North of Airline Drive.
C.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property and Section 551.087 – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.West of Coppell Road and South of Bethel Road.
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Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik convened into Executive Session at 6:17 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik adjourned the Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. and
opened the Regular Session.
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 Pro Tem Mahalik led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of October
23 through October 31, 2010 as Red Ribbon Week, and
authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik read the proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Office R.J. Harr and McGruff.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the proclamation naming the
week of October 23 through October 31, 2010 as Red Ribbon Week, and
authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
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.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of
November 1, 2010 - November 5, 2010 as Municipal Courts Week,
and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik read the proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Judge Moseley and various court employees.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve the proclamation
naming the week of November 1, 2010 - November 5, 2010 as Municipal
Courts Week, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign. 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.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik advised no one signed up to speak.
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: October 12, 2010.
B.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Brian
Letzkus from the Coppell Education Development
Corporation.
C.Consider approval of an Annual Report from the Coppell
Education Development Corporation.
D.Consider approval of a Resolution approving an Amended
and Restated Tax Abatement Agreement between the City
of Coppell and CCI-B Gateway I, LP, and authorizing the
Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C,
and D carrying Resolution No. 2010-1026.1. 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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11.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
City Manager Clay Phillips gave a project update on the Parks Department.
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They received their accreditation which put them as the 6 department in
the state to receive such an award. This item will come forward in a future
meeting for Council’s recognition. Mr. Phillips also reminded the Council
that they have one meeting in November, which will have the Old Coppell
documents ready for their action, and one meeting in December, which will
feature Dan Shelly and Fred Hill.
12.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Nothing to report.
13.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 that the LISD Board of Trustees is
conducting a Superintendant search. An online survey is available.
They plan to interview in January and name the new Superintendant
in February.
B.Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores announced that Red Ribbon Week
kicked off with a well-attended breakfast. The Engineer Expo will be
held at the high school on November 7 from 2-5 p.m. Finally, the next
Day at the Ballpark will be May 9, 2011.
C.Councilmember Faught stated the following events are scheduled:
November 8 – Shopping at Firewheel Town Shopping Center;
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November 16 – National Cowgirl Museum Hall of Fame;
November 17 – Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.
D.Councilmember Hunt said DRMC has posted their Legislative Agenda
on their website.
E.Nothing to report.
F.Councilmember Tunnell announced that Farmers Branch nominated
someone for the Board. More information will follow.
G.Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik said the Gala on October 23 at Le Cordon
Bleu Institute was a big success. Everyone is looking forward to next
year.
H.Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported that the Medical Hospital
Authority requested to move next door into the recently vacated
Senior Medical Clinic.
I.Councilmember Franklin said Metrocrest Social Services continues to
see an increase in need with 46 families coming in for food on
October 25. The organization can barely keep food on the shelves.
They have plans to relocate in February or March.
J.Nothing to report.
K.Councilmember Hunt stated the Super Bowl Host Committee will
host the 100 Day Countdown Luncheon on October 28 at Cowboys
Stadium with an all-star celebrity panel. Also, North Texas
Commission will sponsor a luncheon on November 18 with Lt.
Governor David Dewhurst.
L.Councilmember Franklin announced Senior Adult Services is in the
process of acquiring a new van. They adopted the new budget and
have scheduled the next fundraiser for March 5 at Sam Pack’s Car
Museum. Tickets will be $25 each. Finally, the Book Worm Bash
will be held November 5-6 at Addison Circle.
14.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Libby B ity Secretary
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