CM 2011-09-27255 Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Minutes - Final
City Council
Tuesday, September 27, 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 David Dodd.
Present 8 - Douglas N. Stover;Tim Brancheau;Bob Mahalik;Brianna
Hinojosa-Flores;Marsha Tunnell;Billy Faught;Marvin Franklin and Karen Hunt
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present
and convened into Executive Session.
2.
Executive Session Closed to the Public 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney
and Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real
Property.
A. Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning the settlement and land
purchase agreements with the Billingsleys at Northlake.
Discussed under Executive Session
B.
Discussion regarding property north of Bethel Road and east of S. Coppell Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
C.
City Manager Evaluation.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. under items 2A and
2B. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
3.
Work Session Open to the Public 1st Floor Conference Room
Discussion regarding Consulting and Employee Wellness Services with Brinson
Benefits and Catapult Health LLC.
Xeriscape Presentation.
Discussion regarding FY 10-11 and FY 11-12 Council Goals and Objectives.
Legistar and Galaxy Tab Demonstration.
Presentation regarding 4C Success - Succession Planning.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover recessed the Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
4.
Convene Regular Session
5.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6.
Pledge of Allegiance
Eagle Scout Spencer Coberly led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Presentation by the Coppell Chamber of Commerce of a Resolution regarding the
¼ cent sales tax initiatives for the crime control district and for street
maintenance.
Tony Moline, President/CEO of the Coppell Chamber of commerce presented a
Resolution to Council.
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8. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming “National Night Out” on
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, and providing City Council support and endorsement
of National Night Out festivities and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to Chief
Mac Tristan, Office R .J. Harr, McGruff, and NNO Knight.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, 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
9. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9 through
October 15, 2011, as Fire Prevention Week.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to Chief
Kevin Richardson, Deputy Chief Tim Oates and members of the Clown Troop.
A motion was made by Councilmember Billy Faught, 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
10. Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Spencer Edwin Coberly for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to
Spencer Coberly.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, 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
11.
Presentation by the Coppell Farmers Market.
Chairs Karen Pearsall and Ken Hevron made a presentation to the Council.
12.
Report by Keep Coppell Beautiful.
Brandi Todd, Chair, gave the board’s semi-annual report.
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13.
Citizens’ Appearance
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
14.
Consider approval of minutes: August 23, 2011 and September 13, 2011.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell, seconded by Councilmember
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
15.
Consider approval of a consulting services contract for health benefit consulting
services and other related health benefit programs with Brinson Benefits, Inc. in
the amount of $79,578.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
Donna Jenkins, Assistant Director of Human Resources, made a presentation to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, 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
16.
Consider approval of awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) #107 for the
procurement of Employee Wellness Services with Brinson Benefits, Inc. in the
amount of $54,764.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
Donna Jenkins, Assistant Director of Human Resources, made a presentation to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Karen Hunt, seconded by Councilmember
Tim Brancheau, 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
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17.
Consider approval of an administrative services agreement for employee
wellness biometric screening and other healthcare related services with Catapult
Health LLC in the amount of $65,265 and authorizing the City Manager to sign
all necessary documents.
Donna Jenkins, Assistant Director of Human Resources, made a presentation to
the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, 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
18. 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.
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, that Ordinance No. 2011-1293 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
19. Consider approval of the At-Your-Door Household Hazardous Waste Agreement
with Waste Management; providing residential pick-up and disposal; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Perri Kittles, Evironmental Health Officer, made a presentation to the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Marsha Tunnell, 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
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20. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3 as
heretofore amended, with regard to Water Rates (Conservation Rate Dates),
Water and Sewer Tapping Fees, Alarm Permit Fees, Zoning Fees, Other
Inspection Fees, Emergency Ambulance Service Fees, Street Light Fee,
Recreational Fees (Sports Entry, Non Co-Sponsored Organizations, Fitness in the
Parks) and Garbage Collection Fees (WM at Your Door) and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that Resolution No. 2011-0927.1 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
21. Consider approval of the Parks and Recreation Department’s “Cost Recovery
Model, Resource Allocation Philosophy, and Policy” report, and the enclosed
considerations, goals, and objectives
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Karon Badalamente,
representing Green Play, who made a presentation to the Council.
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
City Manager Reports
22.
Project Updates and Future Agendas.
Nothing to report.
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23.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest and
no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Stover made the following announcements:
National Night Out is on October 4th.
A Town Hall interview with Councilmembers Hinojosa-Flores and Franklin on the
November Sales Tax Election, Wellness Initiatives, and Oakfest is now available on
the city's website.
Thank you to everyone who applied for positions on the Boards and Commissions.
State Senators Chris Harris and Florence Shapiro, and State Representative Jim
Jackson will not be seeking re-election.
Council Committee Reports
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24. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD - Tunnell.
Coppell ISD - Mahalik and Hinojosa-Flores.
Coppell Seniors - Brancheau and Faught.
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition -Hunt.
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - Brancheau.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Tunnell.
Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Mahalik.
Metrocrest Medical Services - Hinojosa-Flores.
Metrocrest Social Services - Franklin.
North Texas Council of Governments - Tunnell.
North Texas Commission - Hunt.
Senior Adult Services - Franklin.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that Lewisville ISD is having a Vision Strategic
Design Process that includes community summits, focus groups and an online
survey. They will be starting an 8-month leadership program beginning on
October 6th. The Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD will have early release on October
5th. Fair Day will be on October 10th. The Riverchase PTA Carnival is scheduled
for October 25th.
Councilmember Mahalik congratulated Coppell ISD on having 15 National Merit
Scholarship semi-finalists; Coppell High School had thirteen and New Tech High
had two. There will be repairs going on at Coppell High School that may disrupt
traffic from September 28th through October 3rd.
Councilmember Faught reported that Fair Day will be on October 6th. On October
14th, they will be traveling to the Rose Festival in Tyler. He congratulated Kit
Shannon for Senior of the Month. There will be a birthday potluck with Mayor
Stover on October 26th. The Annual Craft Fair is scheduled for November 12th.
Councilmember Hunt reported that the coalition is focusing on partnerships on
items enacted by the legislature.
Councilmember Brancheau reported that he will be attending the 14th Annual
Recycling and Sustainability Summit in Austin on October 2nd through October
4th.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that the new president of Baylor Carrollton is
Michael Sandborn.
Nothing to report.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported that a retreat was held on September
17th for board members and strategic planning.
Councilmember Franklin reported that Metrocrest Social Services has completed
it's strategic plan and has new board members including Anthony Hill from Coppell
ISD board and Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores. The focus is on relationships,
efficiency, and technology. The new strategic alliances are: LIFT, a program for
GED preparation, partners with United Way for tax
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preparation, and Jewish Family Services for job training programs. The new Chair
is Cindy Conangelo.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that the Vision North Texas Regional Summit will
be held on October 28th at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Councilmember Hunt reported that the 40th Annual Members Luncheon will be
held on September 28th, honoring regional superheros.
Councilmember Franklin reported that Senior Adult Services has ratified new
bylaws and elected three new board members.
Work Session Open to the Public 1st Floor Conference Room
Discussion regarding Consulting and Employee Wellness Services with Brinson
Benefits and Catapult Health LLC.
Xeriscape Presentation.
Discussion regarding FY 10-11 and FY 11-12 Council Goals and Objectives.
Legistar and Galaxy Tab Demonstration.
Presentation regarding 4C Success - Succession Planning.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
At this time Mayor Stover reconvened into Work Session to discuss items
regarding FY 10-11 and FY 11-12 Council Goals and Objectives and presentation
regarding 4C Success - Succession Planning. Mayor Stover adjourned Work
Session at 10:38 p.m. and reconvened into Regular Session.
Executive Session Closed to the Public 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
City Manager Evaluation.
At this time, Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 10:41 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned Executive Session at 11:02 p.m. and reconvened into Regular
Session.
25.
Necessary Action from Executive Session
Councilmember Franklin moved, seconded by Councilmember Brancheau, to
accept the proposal from The Edinburgh Group, dba Amcat to purchase the
property at 616 S. Coppell Road. Vote: 7-0
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
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, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board
at the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 23rd day of
September, 2011, at
hristel Pettinos, City Secretary -
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist
individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign
interpretative services, alternative audio /visual devices, and amanuenses)
for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and /or meetings, the City requests that individuals
makes requests for these services forty -eight (48) hours ahead of the
scheduled program, service, and /or meeting. To make arrangements,
contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other designated official
at (972) 462 -0022, or (TDD 1- 800 - RELAY, TX 1-800- 736- 2989).
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