CM 2011-06-14
MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 14, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Bob Mahalik, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos
and City Attorneys David Dodd and 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 Franklin arrived prior to convening 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 land purchase agreements
associated with Northlake/Cypress Waters.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.Economic Development prospects north of
Southwestern Blvd and east of S. Coppell Road.
cm061411
Page 1 of 10
2.Economic Development prospects south of Canyon
and west of N. Coppell Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:27 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived during Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Presentation by Vicki Chiavetta, Library Director.
B.Discussion on Council Committee Preferences.
C.Discussion regarding Building Inspection’s Rental
Registration and Inspection Program.
D.Discussion regarding an Ordinance Revision on Park
Activities.
E.Discussion regarding Creek Maintenance.
F.Discussion regarding Citizen Summit.
G.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover recessed Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Phil Jeleske with Rejoice Lutheran led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Choctaw Indian Tribe led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
cm061411
Page 2 of 10
7.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
8.Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Scott Orr for his
years of service on the Coppell Independent School District
Board of Trustees, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover, Councilmember Mahalik, and Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Scott Orr.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve the proclamation
honoring Scott Orr for his years of service on the Coppell Independent
School District Board of Trustees, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
9.Report by Library Advisory Board.
Thomas Dwyer, Chair, gave the board’s semi-annual report.
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: May 24, 2011 and May 31,
2011.
B.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Terra
Taylor from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Board and
appointing Shawn Thompson to fill the unexpired term.
C.Consider approval of an ordinance approving a
negotiated settlement with Oncor Electric Delivery
Company LLC., regarding the company's application to
increase electric rates within the corporate city limits of
the City of Coppell are just and reasonable; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
cm061411
Page 3 of 10
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
185R2-LI, Coppell Industrial Addition (Uline-Tradepoint),
a zoning change from PD-185R-LI (Planned Development-
185 Revised-Light Industrial) to PD-185R2-LI (Planned
Development-185 Revision 2-Light Industrial), to amend
the Detail Site Plan to allow revised parking,
landscaping, elevations and signage for the existing
600,000-square-foot building on 30.33 acres of property
located at 980 Bethel Road and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
240R3-HC, North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, a zoning
change from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-240-
Highway Commercial) to PD-240R3-HC (Planned
Development-240 Revision 3-Highway Commercial), to
amend the 12.36 acre Concept Plan and to attach a
Detail Site Plan on 0.67 acres to allow the development
of a 4,171-square-foot medical office located at 755
North Denton Tap Road and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember Mahalik moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 2011-1277, D carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-566, and E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-567.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
11.Consider approval of Advanced Funding Agreement
Amendment #1 between the State of Texas, acting through the
Texas Department of Transporation (TxDOT), and the City of
Coppell to terminate the original agreement for the widening
of Sandy Lake Road from North Coppell Road to South Coppell
Road, executed on April 21, 2006; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign and execute all necessary documents.
cm061411
Page 4 of 10
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve an Advanced Funding
Agreement Amendment #1 between the State of Texas, acting through
the Texas Department of Transporation (TxDOT), and the City of Coppell
to terminate the original agreement for the widening of Sandy Lake Road
from North Coppell Road to South Coppell Road, executed on April 21,
2006; and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute all necessary
documents. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
12.Consider approval of a contract with JQ Infrastructure in the
amount of $146,940.00 for the design of Vanbebber Drive and
Sandy Knoll Drive as provided for by the ¼ Cent Sales Tax for
Street Maintenance; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
and execute necessary documents.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve a contract with JQ
Infrastructure in the amount of $146,940.00 for the design of Vanbebber
Drive and Sandy Knoll Drive as provided for by the ¼ Cent Sales Tax for
Street Maintenance; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and
execute necessary documents. Councilmember Hunt seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of an Engineering Services Contract with
Fugro Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering
services for the Pavement Condition Survey and Pavement
cm061411
Page 5 of 10
Management Services, Project #Tax 2010D in an amount of
$100,088.90; as provided for in ¼ Cent Sales Tax for Street
Maintenance funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
and execute all necessary documents.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve an Engineering Services
Contract with Fugro Consultants, Inc. to provide professional
engineering services for the Pavement Condition Survey and Pavement
Management Services, Project #Tax 2010D in an amount of $100,088.90;
as provided for in ¼ Cent Sales Tax for Street Maintenance funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute all necessary
documents. Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
14.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2010-1258,
the budget for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2010 through
September 30, 2011, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-1278
amending Ordinance No. 2010-1258, the budget for the Fiscal Year
October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
cm061411
Page 6 of 10
15.Consider approval of a Resolution directing publication of
notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligations, Series
2011 in the amount of $9,100,000.00 for the purpose of paying
all or a portion of the contractual obligations for constructing
and improving City streets; and constructing, improving and
equipping the Old Town Coppell public area and paying legal,
fiscal, engineering and architectural fees in connection with
such projects and related bond issuance cost, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0614.1
directing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of
Obligations, Series 2011 in the amount of $9,100,000.00 for the purpose
of paying all or a portion of the contractual obligations for constructing
and improving City streets; and constructing, improving and equipping
the Old Town Coppell public area and paying legal, fiscal, engineering
and architectural fees in connection with such projects and related bond
issuance cost, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores,
Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
16.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-227R3-TH-
1, Bellacere Addition, a zoning change from PD-227R-SF-12
(Planned Development-227 Revised-Single Family-12) to PD-
227R3-TH-1 (Planned Development-227 Revision 3-Townhouse-
1), to allow the construction of eight (8) single-family homes
and two (2) common area lots on 1.863 acres of property
located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 150 feet east of Summer Place Drive and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No.
91500-A-568 for Case No. PD-227R3-TH-1, Bellacere Addition, a zoning
cm061411
Page 7 of 10
change from PD-227R-SF-12 (Planned Development-227 Revised-Single
Family-12) to PD-227R3-TH-1 (Planned Development-227 Revision 3-
Townhouse-1), to allow the construction of eight (8) single-family homes
and two (2) common area lots on 1.863 acres of property located along
the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of
Summer Place Drive and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell opposed
the motion.
17.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-209R4-C,
TownOaks Centre, a zoning change from PD-209R-C (Planned
Development Revised-209-Commercial) to PD-209R4-C
(Planned Development-209 Revision 4-Commercial), to allow an
increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Denton Tap Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-569
for Case No. PD-209R4-C, TownOaks Centre, a zoning change from PD-
209R-C (Planned Development Revised-209-Commercial) to PD-209R4-C
(Planned Development-209 Revision 4-Commercial), to allow an increase
in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign on property located at
the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mahalik seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell opposed the motion.
18.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the Belt Line/Belt Line
paver project is moving along and should be completed by the end
of the month. The Sandy Lake Road tree removal project is
underway. Regarding future agendas, Mr. Phillips reminded the
th
Council of a Budget Workshop on July 11 on General Fund and
Debt Service. Mr. Phillips also reminded Council that the next
cm061411
Page 8 of 10
th
meeting will be on July 12 and the final Budget Workshop will be
th
on July 28.
19.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover on the Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting.
B.Report by Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores on the
Farmers Market Farm to Table Dinner.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the upcoming Fourth
of July Celebration and Fireworks.
A. Mayor Stover and City Manager Clay Phillips attended the
Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. The speaker was Walter Jones Jr.
from Parkland Hospital who gave an update on the $1.3 billion
hospital expansion scheduled to be completed in 2014.
B. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported that the Farmers Market
th
Farm to Table Dinner was a great success. It was held on June 5
on the grounds of the Grapevine Springs Community Center with
80 people in attendance. The food was prepared by the students of
the Culinary School from the Art Institute of Dallas.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores thanked all of the volunteers for
helping to make this a wonderful event.
C. Mayor Stover reported that the Fourth of July Fireworks and
rd
Celebration will be held on July 3 from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. at
th
Andy Brown East. The Parade will be held on July 4at
10:00 a.m.
20.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Stover congratulated Councilmember Mahalik on his appointment
to the National League of Cities. He also reminded everyone of a Town
nd
Hall Meeting on June 22 hosted by Dallas County Commissioner, Dr.
Elba Garcia. It will be held at Town Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.
At this time, Mayor Stover reconvened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Convene Work Session
cm061411
Page 9 of 10
C. Discussion regarding Building Inspection's Rental
Registration and Inspection Program.
D. Discussion regarding an Ordinance Revision on Park
Activities.
E. Discussion regarding Creek Maintenance.
F. Discussion regarding Citizen Summit.
G. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover adjourned Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
21. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
Adjournment.
There being no further busine
meeting was adjourned.
me befdre1 the City Council, the
YC /
N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christel Pettinos, City Secre ry
=061411
Page 10 of 10