CM 2011-01-25
MINUTES OF JANUARY 25, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 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
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 Christel Pettinos
and City Attorney Robert Hager.
1.Call to order.
Mayor Stover 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 and Section 551.072 – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning
the settlement and land purchase agreements with
the Billingsleys at Northlake.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. Mayor
Stover recessed the Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
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A.Presentation of 2009-10 Audit Results and
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
B.Discussion Regarding Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
C.Discussion Regarding Joint CISD and City Field Usage.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Officer Bill Camp of the Coppell Police department led those present in
the invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Swearing in of Police Chief Macario Tristan, Jr.
Mayor Stover swore in Macario Tristan Jr. as Police Chief.
Report by Economic Development Committee
8. .
Gary Roden, Vice Chair, gave the Economic Development Committee’s
semi-annual Report.
9.Presentation by the Coppell High School's ECoppell student
organization.
A presentation was made to the Council by Shorjoe Bhattacharya, Eesh
Shetty, and Priya Gupta of ECoppell tocreate awareness of the harmful
effects of plastic bags and to promote the importance of reusable bags to
help the environment.
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10.Citizens' Appearances
1)Terry Simons, 3709 Canon Gate, Carrollton, congratulated the City
of Coppell on its new Police Chief.
2)Steve Berens, 328 Woodhurst Place, spoke in favor of the new
reflective disks on Heartz Road and in favor of the Fitlinx system at
the CARC.
Consider approval of minutes: January 11, 2011
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the minutes for
January 11, 2011. 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.
12.Consider approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
Presentation:
Debbie Rollins, of Grant Thornton LP., made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
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.
13.Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No.
010996.3 as heretofore amended, with regard to Rolling Oaks
Memorial Center Fees and Garbage Collection Fees and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0125.1
amending Resolution No. 010996.3 with regard to Rolling Oaks Memorial
Center Fees and Garbage Collection Fees and authorizing the Mayor to
sign. Councilmember Mahalik 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.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, a
zoning change request from PD-237R2-HC (Planned
Development-237 Revision 2-Highway Commercial) to PD-
237R3-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 3-Highway
Commercial), to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a 4,900-
square-foot convenience store with eight gas pump islands on
2.03 acres of land located at the northeast corner of South Belt
Line Road and the proposed extension of Dividend Drive.
At this time, Councilmember Tunnell recused herself from the item due
to a filed Conflict of Interest Affidavit.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
J. D. Dudley, applicant, addressed Council.
Jim Billman, applicant, answered questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover continued the Public Hearing from the January 11, 2011
meeting and advised that the following signed up to speak:
1) Larry Wheeler, 718 Swallow Drive, spoke in favor of the item.
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2) Steve Berens, 328 Woodhurst Place, spoke in favor of the
item.
3) Corey Vaughan, 202 Chinaberry Way, spoke in favor of the
item.
4) Donna Berens, 328 Woodhurst Place, spoke favor the item.
5) Nasim Shakeeb, 101 E. Beltline Road, spoke against the
item.
6) Helen-Eve Liebman, 854 Cheshire Drive., spoke in favor of
the item.
7) Bill Walker, 1722 Routh Street #1313. Dallas, spoke against
the item.
8) Tony Holland, 1722 Routh Street #1313, Dallas, spoke
against the item.
9) Pamela Spadaro, 439 Woodhurst Place, spoke in favor of the
item.
10)Bob Green, 31 Wood Hollow, spoke in favor of the item.
11)Lee Tanner, 135 Beaver Run Dr., spoke in favor of the item.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change request from PD-
237R2-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 2-Highway Commercial)
to PD-237R3-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 3-Highway
Commercial), to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a 4,900-square-foot
convenience store with eight gas pump islands on 2.03 acres of land
located at the northeast corner of South Belt Line Road and the proposed
extension of Dividend Drive subject to the following conditions:
3. Redistribute some of the proposed landscape area from the
northern portion to the southern portion of the site.
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5. Install foot berm with three foot hedge rows along the
street frontages to better screen the parking lot and gas
pumps from Belt Line Road and Dividend Drive.
6. Externally illuminate the monument sign.
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7. Insure no more that 50% of the required parking is located
in the front yard.
8. Add a condition that states the size of the proposed attached
signage on the convenience store shall comply with the
Zoning Ordinance.
9. Add a condition that states all lighting under the canopy is
to be fully recessed.
10.Additional comments to be generated upon detailed
engineering plan submittals.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
At this time, Councilmember Tunnell returned to the meeting.
Mayor Stover recessed the meeting for a short break.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the proposed Comprehensive Land Use
Plan.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Tom Yantis, of BWR, made a presentation to Council.
Gary Roden, Co-Chair, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that the following
signed up to speak:
1) Rich and Linda Pilone, 801 Howell Dr., spoke against the
item.
2) Maria Boccalardo, 544 Havencrest Lane, expressed
encouragement with DART and public transportation.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing and the
item to the March 8, 2011 meeting. 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.
16.Consider appointments to the Coppell Economic Development
Foundation for a one year term.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to appoint Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden,
Kenneth Luttmer, James Walker, and Matt Hall to the Coppell Economic
Development Foundation. 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.
17.Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by
and between the City of Coppell and Uline, Inc., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve an Economic
Development Agreement by and between the City of Coppell and Uline,
Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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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18.City Manager's Report.
Project Update and Future Agendas.
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City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the Heartz Road
construction project is complete. The Sidewalk Infill project
continues. Problems have been encountered resulting in water
outages in some areas. Progress continues on the Clear Creek
project. Engineering is currently waiting on information from the
State regarding the defederalization of Sandy Lake Road. Mr.
Phillips informed the Council of the recent Municipal Clerk
Certification of Christel Pettinos, City Secretary. She is the first in
the history of the City of Coppell to receive this certification. A
formal presentation is schedule for the March 8 meeting. Mr.
Phillips also informed the Council of the National Accreditation
received by the Parks and Recreation Department.
19.Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the meeting with
Representative Jim Jackson on Coppell legislative
priorities.
Mayor Stover, Councilmembers Hinojosa-Flores and Hunt, and Deputy
City Manager Mario Carizares met with Representative Jim Jackson on
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January 21. This completes the meetings with state legislators.
20.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Congratulations to the Container Store for making the Fortune 100 list of
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Best Places to Work for the 12 year.
Mayor Stover and Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores will be attending the
State of the City address for Mayor Herb Gears with the City of Irving.
Finally, the Boy Scout Red & Gold Banquet is this weekend.
21.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD – Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Mahalik and Hinojosa-Flores.
C.Coppell Seniors – Brancheau and Faught.
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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 Lewisville ISD has named
Dr. Steve Waddell, formerly of Birdville ISD, as its new
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Superintendant. A rezoning meeting will be held on January 27
for the new Ninth and Tenth Grade Center. Finally,
Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD will vote in May on whether to
separate the district into two.
B. Councilmember Mahalik announced that Coppell ISD Public
Service Academy is having a Health and Education Expo on
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January 29 at Coppell High School. Coppell ISD has also earned
the Highest Financial Rating for Superior Achievement.
C. Councilmember Faught informed Council that the Senior Center
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will have a Fashion Show by Christopher & Banks on February 7
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at 11 am. The Valentines Breakfast will be February 14. The
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Monthly Birthday Bash will be February 23. Casino Night is
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scheduled for March 5 with doors opening at 4 pm.
D. Councilmember Hunt reported on a joint meeting with DRMC and
the Tarrant County equivalent to discuss initiatives for the Cotton
Belt and alternative financing options.
E. Nothing to report.
F. Councilmember Tunnell reported that all were talking favorably
about Police Chief Tristan and how lucky Coppell was to have him
working here.
G. Nothing to report.
H. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores informed Council that the
Metrocrest Medical Foundation is in their new clinic. They are
working to establish a relationship with Medical City Dallas and
HCA to get a new physician. They would like to inform the public
about their new dermatology and diabetes clinics.
I. Councilmember Franklin reported that Metrocrest Social Services
is moving to 13801 Hutton Drive in Farmers Branch.
J. Nothing to report.
K. Councilmember Hunt reported that the focus of the North Texas
Commission is on the Super Bowl with regard to transportation
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and retail. She also reported that former NTC president Dan Petty WM
recently passed away. His services were held on January 18th.
L. Councilmember Franklin reported that the Senior Adult Services is
planning a retreat on February 5th and 6th in Carrollton. They are
also planning a Tour of Sam Pack's private collection on March 5th.
(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 purchase agreements with
the Billingsleys at Northlake.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 10:45 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 11:19 p.m.
22. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
Adjournment.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Christel Pettinos, City Secret
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