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MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, July 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 (absent)
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Bob Mahalik, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember (absent)
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 Attorney Robert Hager.
1.Call to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell called the meeting to order, determined that a
quorum was present and convened into Executive Session.
Councilmember Franklin arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Mayor Douglas N. Stover participated by telephone conference on agenda
items 2(A – C) and 3(A - E).
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.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding land located north of Bethel
Road and east of S. Coppell Road.
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2. Discussion regarding land located south of Bethel
Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development prospects north of Bethel
Road and west of Freeport Parkway.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell convened into Executive Session at 5:39 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell recessed the Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. and
opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion concerning potential construction issues on
Deforest Road.
B.Discussion regarding Council Goals.
C.Discussion regarding Citizens’ Summit.
D.Discussion regarding Municipal Elections.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell adjourned Work Session and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Chaplain Steve Calvert led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Coppell Fire Department Color Guard posted the flags and led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7.Recognize citizens graduating from the Coppell Citizens’ Fire
Academy Class #1.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to Council and
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recognized the 1 graduating class of the Coppell Citizen’s Fire Academy.
Former Fire Chief and graduate, Richard Lee, made a presentation to
Chief Richardson for the department’s work with the Fire Academy.
8.Report by Economic Development Committee.
Bill Rohloff, Chair, gave the board’s semi-annual report.
9.Citizens' Appearances
1)
Bill Sundermann, 712 Parkway Blvd., President Elect of the
Friends of Coppell Nature Park, gave an update to Council on
fundraising opportunities for the Coppell Nature Park.
10.Consider approval of the minutes for July 12, 2011.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the minutes for
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July 12, 2011 Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
11.Consider approval of the review of the written Debt Policy of
the City of Coppell.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a review of the written Debt
Policy of the City of Coppell. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
12.Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance
and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, Combination Tax and
Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2011 in the approximate amount of $8,915,000, levying an ad
valorem tax and making provisions for the security thereof;
approving the official statement; providing an effective date;
enacting other provisions relating to the subject and
authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council
and introduced Boyd London to address the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-1281
authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, Combination
Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2011
in the approximate amount of $8,915,000, levying an ad valorem tax and
making provisions for the security thereof; approving the official
statement; providing an effective date; enacting other provisions relating
to the subject and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance
and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation
Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2011, in the
approximate amount of $13,950,000, levying an annual ad
valorem tax for payment of said bonds; approving the official
statement; calling outstanding obligations for redemption;
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providing an effective date; enacting other provisions relating
to the subject and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-1282
authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, General
Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2011, in the
approximate amount of $13,950,000, levying an annual ad valorem tax
for payment of said bonds; approving the official statement; calling
outstanding obligations for redemption; providing an effective date;
enacting other provisions relating to the subject and authorizing the
Mayor Pro Tem to sign. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
14.Consider approval of an Engineering Services contract with
Teague Nall and Perkins in the amount of $78,500.00 for the
Alex Drive canal rehabilitation; as provided for in the
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund; 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 an Engineering Services
contract with Teague Nall and Perkins in the amount of $78,500.00 for
the Alex Drive canal rehabilitation; as provided for in the Infrastructure
Maintenance Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and
execute necessary documents. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
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15.Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3
Parking, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for the
City of Coppell to provide for no parking zones on Willow
Lane, Shadydale Lane, and Oak Trail; and authorizing the
Mayor Pro Tem to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve an ordinance carrying
Ordinance No. 2011-1283 amending Article 8-3 Parking, Section 8-3-1(A)
of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Coppell to provide for no
parking zones on Willow Lane, Shadydale Lane, and Oak Trail; and
authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to sign any necessary documents.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
16.Consider approval of an addendum to the current
Administrative Services Agreement for the third party
administrative services with UMR, Inc. in the amount of
$142,086.72 and authorizing the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents.
Presentation:
Vivyon Bowman, Director of Human Resources, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Mahalik moved to approve an addendum to the current
Administrative Services Agreement for the third party administrative
services with UMR, Inc. in the amount of $142,086.72 and authorizing
the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. Councilmember Hunt
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Faught, Franklin and Hunt
voting in favor of the motion.
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17.Consider approval of awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP)
#0105 for the procurement of medical stop loss insurance to
ING in the amount of $265,059.00 and authorizing to City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
Presentation:
Vivyon Bowman, Director of Human Resources, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve awarding a Request for Proposal
(RFP) #0105 for the procurement of medical stop loss insurance to ING in
the amount of $265,059.00 and authorizing to City Manager to sign all
necessary documents. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
18.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor
and/or City Manager to execute the appropriate funding to the
Community Development Block Grant Funds Agreement with
Dallas County, Texas, for fiscal years 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0726.1
authorizing the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute the appropriate
funding to the Community Development Block Grant Funds Agreement
with Dallas County, Texas, for fiscal years 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
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19.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips reminded everyone of the final Budget
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Workshop on July 28. Mr. Phillips also reminded citizens that
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the Citizen’s Summit is being to be held on August 1.
20.Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Summer Music
Series in August.
A. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that the Summer Music Series
will be on each Friday night in August at Town Center Plaza from
8-10 p.m.
21.Public Service Announcements concerning items of
community interest and no Council action or deliberation is
permitted.
Nothing to report.
22.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. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that the first day of classes for
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Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD will be August 22. Pre-K will
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begin on August 29. There will be new start times for all schools,
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please check their website. Lewisville ISD had a record number of
National Merit Scholarship Finalist this year. It had the highest in
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the history of the ISD. Spring Break was moved to March 12 –
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16 due to the STAAR accountability testing.
B. Councilmember Mahalik reported that Mike Jasso is the new
principal at Coppell High School. The new director for New Tech
High School is Deana Harrell. New coaching changes are Nicole
Collins as the new girl’s varsity basketball coach and Kendall Clark
is the new varsity boy’s baseball coach. Schedule pickup is August
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8. Fish Camp is August 11. The first day of school is August
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22.
C. Nothing to report.
D. Councilmember Hunt reported that the executive group from the
Dallas Regional Mobility Group toured the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Network Operations Center in Fort Worth and their
museum.
E. Nothing to report.
F. Nothing to report.
G. Nothing to report.
H. Nothing to report.
I. Nothing to report.
J. Nothing to report.
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K. Councilmember Hunt reported that the 40 Annual Member’s
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Luncheon is scheduled for September 28.
L. Councilmember Franklin reported that Senior Adult Services golf
tournament was won by the team of Greg Garcia, Mike Garza, Brad
Reid, and Councilmember Franklin.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reconvened 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.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding land located north of Bethel
Road and east of S. Coppell Road.
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B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding land located north of Bethel
Road and east of S. Coppell Road.
2. Discussion regarding land located south of Bethel
Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development prospects north of Bethel
Road and west of Freeport Parkway.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reconvened into Executive Session at 8:46 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell adjourned the Executive Session at 9:32 p.m.
and opened the Regular Session.
23. 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.
Mars Tunne , ayor Pro Tem
A T:
Christel Pettino , City Secret
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