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MINUTES OF APRIL 26, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 26, 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 (late arrival)
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 Tunnell arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.072 – Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1.Discussion regarding the land purchase agreements
associated with Northlake/Cypress Waters.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Service Organization Funding.
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B.Discussion regarding Event Shirts.
C.Discussion regarding Ambulance Billing Fees and Fee
Structure.
D.Discussion regarding Old Coppell Development.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
RECEPTION FOR LEADERSHIP COPPELL CLASS OF 2011 IN ATRIUM
FROM 7:00 P.M. -7:30 P.M.
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.Presentation by Texas Municipal Library Directors Association
of the 2010 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.
Presentation:
Kerry McGeath, City Librarian for the City of Southlake, presented the
2010 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award to Vicki Chiavetta.
8.Consider approval of a proclamation naming Wednesday, April
27, 2011 as ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Ramona Woods and Allana Lamberth.
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Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation naming
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 as ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY,
and authorizing the Mayor 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.
9.Graduation ceremony for Leadership Coppell Class of 2011.
Mayor Stover and Sharon Logan, Public Information Officer, presented
graduation certificates to the graduating members of Leadership Coppell.
10.Citizens' Appearances
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
11.Consider approval of minutes: April 12, 2011.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the minutes for
April 12, 2011. 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 Interlocal Purchasing Agreement
between the City of McKinney and the City of Coppell; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jerod Anderson, Purchasing Manager, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement between the City of McKinney and the City of Coppell; 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.
13.Consider approval of entering into an agreement with Freese
and Nichols, Inc. to perform an Impact Fee study for revisions
to the City’s current Impact Fee ordinance, in an amount of
$104,000, as provided for in Roadway Impact Fee collections;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any
necessary documents.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve entering into an agreement
with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to perform an Impact Fee study for
revisions to the City’s current Impact Fee ordinance, in an amount of
$104,000, as provided for in Roadway Impact Fee collections; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary
documents. 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.
14.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
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City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the preparations for the July 4
parade and fireworks activities are underway. Mr. Phillips gave updates
on Sandy Lake Road, Belt Line/Belt Line, and Deforest Road street
projects. Future agendas include a joint meeting with the Planning and
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Zoning Commission and Economic Development Committee on May 4.
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Budget Workshops are scheduled for May 17 and May 31. Council
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retreat is May 21 and 22.
15.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Earthfest to be held on
April 30 at Town Center Plaza from 10am - 2pm.
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B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Relay for Life to be
held on April 30 at Wagon Wheel Park beginning at 5pm.
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A.Mayor Stover reported that Earthfest will be held on Saturday,
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April 30 at Town Center Plaza.
B.Mayor Stover reported that the Relay for Life event is being held
this weekend at Wagon Wheel Park.
16.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Councilmember Faught announced that a concert will be held on Friday,
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April 29 at Town Center Plaza to benefit “Imagine No Malaria”.
Mayor Stover spoke about a meeting with Dallas County Commissioner,
Dr. Elba Garcia.
17.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.
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A. Councilmember Tunnell reported that Lewisville PTA Board of
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Trustees will have a candidate forum on Thursday, April 28 at
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6:30 p.m. April 30 is their annual Garage Sale and Medication
Disposal Day. Spaces are still available for the Heart Checks for
Kids. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD will have its candidate
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forum on April 27at Irving City Hall.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik congratulated the Sidekick Newspaper
staff from Coppell High School for winning the Best Newspaper and
Best Website award from the Dallas Morning News at the High
School Journalism Day and Competition held at SMU. The Best
Website award was a shared honor with the KCBY production team
from Coppell High School. CISD Education Foundation’s annual
Student Teacher Academic Recognition Banquet is on Tuesday,
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May 3 at the Marriott DFW hotel. CISD Day at the Ballpark is on
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Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28 is Senior Night
at Irving Bible Church. Coppell Middle School North is offering a
summer camp called Digicamp Coppell for students interested in
technology and web applications.
C. Councilmember Faught reported that the Senior Center will have a
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“Meet the Candidate” breakfast on May 2. A Mother’s Day tea is
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scheduled for May 4. Other activities include a trip to the Allen
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Outlet Mall on May 3, Supper Club at the Cheesecake Factory in
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Southlake on May 17 and a trip to the Texas Discovery Garden
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on May 24.
D. Councilmember Hunt reported that future agendas will be items
related to the state legislative session.
E. Councilmember Brancheau reported that ICLEI celebrated Earth
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Day on April 22.
F. Councilmember Tunnell reported that Metrocrest Hospital
Authority has two new board members appointed by the Farmers
Branch City Council. They are Harris Meyers for Place 6 and Carl
King for Place 7. The board also voted that Baylor will become a
non-profit hospital.
G. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik reported that Metrocrest Medical
Foundation has a new program called Lifeline. This program
provides emergency call button service to seniors to permit
independent living. The program is free for those who qualify.
Anyone needing additional information should contact Senior
Adult Services.
H. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported that the Metrocrest
Medical Foundation Clinic will have a celebration for volunteers on
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Sunday, May 1 from 2-4 p.m. at the Dodson House in Farmers
Branch Historical Park.
I. Councilmember Franklin reported that the Keyholder’s Breakfast
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held on April 12 was very successful.
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J. Nothing to report.
K. Nothing to report.
L. Councilmember Franklin reported that Senior Adult Services is
actively recruiting players and sponsors for their golf tournament
on June 22nd at Brookhaven Country Club.
18. 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. / \
Douglas W. St6A r, Mayor
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ATTEST:
hristel Pettinos, City Secret
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