CM 2011-08-23
MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 6:00 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
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, Texas
Government Code - 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 6:11 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Household Hazardous Waste.
B.Discussion regarding Oncor Transmission Lines along
West Sandy Lake Road.
C.Update on Municipal Elections for May 2012 with Dallas
County.
D.Discussion regarding Boards & Commissions Interview
Preferences.
E.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover adjourned Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Steve Calvert, Fire Department Chaplain, led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Coppell Fire Department Honor Guard posted the flags and led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation by Carrollton Fire Department Chief John Murphy
recognizing members of the Coppell Fire Department for their
contributions during a mutual aid response to a confined space
rescue, July 14, 2011.
Fire Chief, Kevin Richardson introduced Carrollton Fire Chief, John
Murphy, who made a presentation to the Council and issued unit
citation bars to 14 members of the Coppell Fire Department.
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8.Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming August 26,
2011 as "Technology Day" in the city of Coppell and
recognizing Coppell High School "hometown technology hero"
Jodie Deinhammer for her achievements and being named as a
Tech Titan of the Future - Math/Science Teacher Finalist, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Jodie Deinhammer.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming
August 26, 2011 as "Technology Day" in the city of Coppell and
recognizing Coppell High School "hometown technology hero" Jodie
Deinhammer for her achievements and being named as a Tech Titan of
the Future - Math/Science Teacher Finalist, 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.
9.Consider approval of a proclamation recognizing the month of
September as “FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH,” and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Melinda Powell.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve a proclamation
recognizing the month of September as “FALL PREVENTION
AWARENESS MONTH,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
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10.Consider approval of a proclamation recognizing September 5-
9, 2011 as “NATIONAL PAYROLL WEEK,” and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Mechel Perkins and Martha Thomas.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation recognizing
September 5-9, 2011 as “NATIONAL PAYROLL WEEK,” and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau 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.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
12.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: August 9, 2011.
B.Consider approval of an ordinance approving a negotiated
settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division,
regarding the Rate Review Mechanism filing and finding
the attached Tariffs implementing new rates within the
corporate city limits of the City of Coppell are just and
reasonable; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of a contract with Time Warner Cable
in the amount of $120,453.00 for the burial of utilities in
Old Town; as provided for in the CIP funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute
necessary documents.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 2011-1286, and C. Councilmember Mahalik
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
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and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2011-
2012 Municipal Budget.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing concerning the
proposed 2011-2012 Municipal Budget. Councilmember Brancheau
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 revisions to the written Fund Balance
Policy of the City of Coppell.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve revisions to the written Fund
Balance Policy of the City of Coppell. 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.
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15.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving the establishment of a special revenue fund
for the proceeds received from the Rolling Oaks Memorial
Center operations, 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. 2011-1287 of
the City of Coppell, Texas, approving the establishment of a special
revenue fund for the proceeds received from the Rolling Oaks Memorial
Center operations, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
16.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is the property described as a
portion of Block 2, Lot 2R-1 of the Park West Commerce
Center Addition (34.572 acres) and located north of Airline
Drive, west of Belt Line Road.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
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Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is the property described
as a portion of Block 2, Lot 2R-1 of the Park West Commerce Center
Addition (34.572 acres) and located north of Airline Drive, west of Belt
Line Road. Councilmember Brancheau 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.
17.Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Nefab
Companies, Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 65, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Mahalik moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-1288
designating Nefab Companies, Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 65, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
18.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Nefab Companies,
Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
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Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Resolution No.
2011-0823.1 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of
Coppell and Nefab Companies, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
19.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips announced that reports from the
Citizen’s Summit will be on the web soon, and that the Old Coppell
infrastructure is out for bid. The expansion at the Aquatic and
Recreation Center is moving along, and Oncor will be doing utility
upgrades in the Creekview subdivision, which has been having
problems with power outages. Mr. Phillips reminded everyone that
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adoption of the city budget is scheduled for September 13.
20.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Summer Music
Series in August.
B.Report by Councilmember Hunt regarding the
Congressional Update by Congressman Marchant.
A. Mayor Stover reported that the Summer Music Series will continue
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August 26 at Town Center Plaza from 8-10 p.m.
B. Councilmember Hunt reported that she and City Manager Clay
Phillips attended the Metrocrest Chamber Luncheon where
Congressman Merchant spoke about happenings in Washington
and the Budget Control Act.
21.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Stover reported that the Tennis Association is hosting a cookout
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at the high school tennis courts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 26.
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Mayor Stover read a proclamation in remembrance of the 10
anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. A commemoration by the
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Police and Fire Departments will be on Monday, September 12 at 9:00
a.m.
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 Carrollton/Farmers Branch
ISD has new start times for all schools. Preschool begins on
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August 29 and night school registration begins on August 30. A
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district wide “College Night” will be held on September 12 from
7-9 p.m. at Newman Smith High School. Lewisville ISD will hold a
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public meeting on the proposed tax rate and budget on August 29
from 6-7 p.m.
B. Councilmember Mahalik reported that there is a new school zone
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near the high school on Parkview. September 2 will be the first
home football game and the Lariette Spaghetti Dinner Raffle and
Silent Auction. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported that next
week is also early release.
C. Councilmember Faught reported that the Senior Center will have a
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Casino trip to Oklahoma on September 12. Each Wednesday in
September there will be a program called “A Matter of Balance” to
help improve balance and reduce to risk of falling. There will be a
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self defense workshop on September 19 at 10:00 a.m. The
monthly potluck and birthday celebration will be on September
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28 with a western theme. The annual craft fair is scheduled for
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November 12 at the Senior Center.
D. Councilmember Hunt reported that there was a public hearing on
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DART and the Cottonbelt August 8 in Addison.
E. Nothing to report.
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F. Nothing to report.
G. Councilmember Mahalik reported that Metrocrest Medical
Foundation's annual gala will be on September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at
the Brookhaven Country Club.
H. Councilmember Hinojosa - Flores reported that the Metrocrest
Medical Foundation Clinic has increased its number of
appointments and clients by 200% over last year. They are having
a strategic planning meeting on September 17th to evaluate the
need for additional staff.
I. Nothing to report.
J. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell reported that the Trinity River Steering
Committee will meet on September 1St at NCTCOG.
K. Councilmember Hunt reported that the North Texas Commission
will have its 40th Annual Members Luncheon on September 28th,
honoring regional heroes. The North Texas Leadership Program
will begin August 25th.
L. Nothing to report.
23. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Councilmember Faught moved to approve authorizing the City Manager
to modify an Engineering Services Contract with Freese Nichols for
spillway reclamation to permit Phase I study, which will not result in an
increased expenditure; and authorize the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7 -0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa- Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
Adjournment.
There being no further
meeting was adjourned.
before Ah� City Council, the
N.�Stover, Mayor
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