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City of Coppell, Texas
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Minutes - Final
City Council
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:30 PM
Council Chambers
DOUG STOVER MARSHA TUNNELL
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU BILLY FAUGHT
Place 1 Place 5
BOB MAHALIK MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES KAREN HUNT
Place 3 Place 7
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel
Pettinos and City Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
Present 8 - Douglas N. Stover;Tim Brancheau;Bob Mahalik;Brianna
Hinojosa-Flores;Marsha Tunnell;Billy Faught;Marvin Franklin and
Karen Hunt
2.
Executive Session Closed to the Public 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
A. City Manager Evaluation.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real
Property and Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic
Development Negotiations.
B. Economic Development Prospects south of Bethel Road and west of S.
Coppell Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney
and Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real
Property.
C. Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning the settlement and land
purchase agreements with the Billingsleys at Northlake.
Discussed under Executive Session
Councilmember Mahalik arrived during Executive Session.
Mayor Stover recessed the Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
3.
Work Session Open to the Public 1st Floor Conference Room
Presentation by Sandy Swanson of OrangeBoy, Inc. regarding Library Survey.
Presentation by Greg Yancey with CSE Commercial Real Estate, L.P. regarding
Old Town Coppell.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Presented
Mayor Stover adjourned the Work Session and opened the Regular
Regular Session Open to the Public 7:30 p.m.
4.
Invocation
Councilmember Marvin Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
5.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of October 23 through
6.
October 31, 2011 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the same
to Deputy Chiefs Gary Nix and Matt Kosec, Officer R. J. Harr and McGruff.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, that this Agenda Item be
Approved. The motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Councilmember Bob
Mahalik;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell;Councilmember Billy Faught;Councilmember Marvin
Franklin and Councilmember Karen Hunt
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of November Coppell
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ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the same
to Kristi Hubbard, President, Paul Stephen and Jenny Reynolds from the
CISD Education Foundation.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, seconded
by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that this Agenda Item be Approved . The
motion PASSED by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Councilmember Bob
Mahalik;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell;Councilmember Billy Faught;Councilmember Marvin
Franklin and Councilmember Karen Hunt
8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of November 7, 2011 -
November 11, 2011 as Municipal Courts Week, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the same
to Municipal Judges Terry Landwehr and Kim Nesbitt.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember Karen Hunt, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The
motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Councilmember Bob
Mahalik;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell;Councilmember Billy Faught;Councilmember Marvin
Franklin and Councilmember Karen Hunt
9.
Annual State of the Court Address presented by the Honorable Marian Moseley.
Postponed
This item was postponed.
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Presentation by Lou Duggan regarding the Coppell Nature Park.
10.
Presented
Mr. Duggan made a presentation to the Council.
11.
Report by the Park Board.
Presented
Jack Clark, Vice Chair, gave the board’s semi-annual report.
12.
Citizens’ Appearance
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
13.
Consider approval of the minutes for October 11, 2011.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The
motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Councilmember Bob
Mahalik;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell;Councilmember Billy Faught;Councilmember Marvin
Franklin and Councilmember Karen Hunt
PUBLIC HEARING: To consider establishing the City’s participation in the
14.
Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code, providing incentives, designating a
liaison for communication with interested parties and nominating Barcel USA,
L.L.C. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism (EDT)
through an Economic Development Bank (Bank) as an enterprise project.
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
the Council.
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed
up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tim Brancheau, seconded by
Councilmember Billy Faught, to Close the Public Hearing and Approve this
Agenda Item. The motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Councilmember Bob
Mahalik;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell;Councilmember Billy Faught;Councilmember Marvin
Franklin and Councilmember Karen Hunt
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Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
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between the City of Coppell and Shaw Industries, Inc., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tim Brancheau, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Resolution be Approved. The
motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Councilmember Bob
Mahalik;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell;Councilmember Billy Faught;Councilmember Marvin
Franklin and Councilmember Karen Hunt
City Manager Reports
16.
Project Updates and Future Agendas.
Read and Filed
City Manager, Clay Phillips reported that early voting for the November 8th
Election began at Town Center on Monday, October 24th and will continue
until Friday, November 4th. He also reported that staff has begun
distributing the new resident packets.
Oncor is needing to move additional power lines along Sandy Lake Road
and is considering burying the lines. More information will follow as it
becomes available.
Mr. Phillips also reported that Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell, Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores, and Deputy City Manager, Mario Canizares hosted the
kick-off meeting for the Healthy Communities Initiative held on October
24th. The meeting was well attended and a follow-up meeting will be held
in the near future. This will be a community-led program.
For future agendas, Mr. Phillips announced that only one council meeting
will be held in November and December.
Mayor and Council Reports
17.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Make a Child Smile.
Read and Filed
Mayor Stover reported that the ornaments for Make a Child Smile will be
available for pick-up on Novemeber 1st. Gifts need to be returned to the
City by December 10th.
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18. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest and
no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Stover reported that he will be visiting Pinkerton Elementary next
week for Red Ribbon Week. He will also be attending a luncheon at the
Coppell Senior Center on October 26th.
Mayor Stover thanked Congressman Kenny Merchant for his generous
donation to the Coppell Nature Park and County Commissioner Dr. Elba
Garcia for her generous donation to the Community Gardens.
Mayor Stover reported that a website has been set up for Coppell resident
and business owner Michael Lee. The website was designed to
communicate with the family and accept donations to assist with his
medical needs. The web address is www.friendofmike.com.
19. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened into
Regular Session.
A motion was made by Councilmember Billy Faught to increase the salary
of the City Manager to $198,000 per year retroactive to October 1, 2011,
seconded by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that this Item be Approved .
The motion PASSED by a vote of 6 -1. Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell
voted against this item.
20. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Douglas P(,iStover, Mayor
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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