CM 2011-02-08
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 8, 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 (late arrival)
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.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores 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 purchase agreements with
the Billingsleys at Northlake.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion of Household Hazardous Waste Disposal.
B.Discussion Regarding the Sign Ordinance Amendment.
C.Discussion Regarding Joint CISD and City Field Usage.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover recessed the Work Session and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Dale Patterson from Hackberry Creek Church led those present in
the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
8.Presentation of an award to the Coppell Parks and Recreation
Department for a national accreditation through the
Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agency(CAPRA).
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Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to
Council.
Dana Conklin presented the CAPRA award to Mayor Stover, Brad Reid,
and the Parks Department.
Greg Garcia, President of CRDC and the Parks and Recreation Board,
addressed Council.
9.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of
February 20-26, 2011 as Severe Weather Awareness Week and
authorizing Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Chief Kevin Richardson.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the proclamation naming the
week of February 20-26, 2011 as Severe Weather Awareness Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
10.Consider approval of minutes: January 18, 2011 and
January 25, 2011.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the minutes for
January 18, 2011 and January 25, 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.
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11.Consider approval of a resolution to suspend the proposed
increase in rates requested by Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, providing that the rates of the said company be
suspended, providing for notice hereof to said company and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Chad Beach, Assistant Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0208.1
to suspend the proposed increase in rates requested by Oncor Electric
Delivery Company, providing that the rates of the said company be
suspended, providing for notice hereof to said company 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.
12.Consider approval of an amendment to the Sign Ordinance
prohibiting handheld signs and inflatable signs, providing an
effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Michael Arrellano, Chief Building Official, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-1271 to
amend the Sign Ordinance prohibiting handheld signs and inflatable
signs, providing an effective date, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Brancheau voting against the motion.
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13.Consider approval of an addendum to the Construction
Manager at Risk Agreement with EMJ Construction, to
establish the guaranteed maximum price of $5,779,028.00, for
the expansion of the Aquatics and Recreation Center; and
authorizing the President of the CRDC and the City Manager to
sign.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to
Council.
Steven Springs, Contractor, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approvean addendum to the
Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with EMJ Construction, to
establish the guaranteed maximum price of $5,779,028.00, for the
expansion of the Aquatics and Recreation Center; and authorizing the
President of the CRDC and the City Manager to sign. Mayor Pro Tem
Mahalikseconded 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 Change Order to the Fire Department
Apparatus purchase in the amount of $49,998 for improvement
items that have been recommended during the construction of
the apparatus, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a Change Order to the Fire
Department Apparatus purchase in the amount of $49,998 for
improvement items that have been recommended during the
construction of the apparatus, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
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Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
15.Consider approval of a resolution calling the Regular Municipal
Election for Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5 and 7 for Saturday,
May 14, 2011; authorizing the City Manager to enter into and
sign a Joint Election Agreement and Election Service Contract
with Dallas County Elections Department for conducting the
Municipal Election; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A considerarse la aprobación de una resolución para convocar
a Elecciones Municipales habituales el día sábado 14 de mayo
de 2011 para elegir a los Concejales que ocuparán los
escaños 1, 3, 5 y 7; autorizar al Regente de la Ciudad a
convenir y firmar un Convenio de Elecciones Conjuntas y un
Contrato de Servicios Electorales con el Departamento
Electoral del Condado de Dallas y llevar a cabo las Elecciones
Municipales, así como autorizar a que el Alcalde inscriba su
firma.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0208.2
calling the Regular Municipal Election for Councilmembers Place 1, 3, 5
and 7 for Saturday, May 14, 2011; authorizing the City Manager to enter
into and sign a Joint Election Agreement and Election Service Contract
with Dallas County Elections Department for conducting the Municipal
Election; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem 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.
16.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the power poles along South
Belt Line Road are going to be replaced.
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17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Metroplex Mayors'
Meeting.
Nothing to report.
18. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Nothing to report.
At this time, Mayor Stover reconvened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Household Hazardous Waste Disposal.
B. Discussion Regarding the Sign Ordinance Amendment.
C. Discussion Regarding Joint CISD and City Field Usage.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
19. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
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Adjournment.
There being no further business to
meeting was adjourned.
Douglas
ATTEST:
Christel Pettmos, City Secrcdary
the Co Council, the
Stover, Mayor
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