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City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1.
2.
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
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Present 8 - Douglas N. Stover;Tim Brancheau;Bob Mahalik;Brianna
Hinojosa-Flores;Marsha Tunnell;Billy Faught;Marvin Franklin and Karen
Hunt
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
January 24, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Call to Order
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
A. Discussion regarding Economic Development prospects east of
Freeport Parkway and north of Dividend Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
B. Discussion regarding Economic Development prospects south of
Bethel Road and west of Freeport Parkway.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
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C. Discussion regarding property east of Denton Tap Road and north of
Sandy Lake Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
D. Discussion regarding City Manager Goals and Objectives.
Postponed to the City Council due back on 1/30/2012.
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
3. A. Presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
B. Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.
C. Discussion regarding Food Establishment and Mobile Vending
Fees.
D. Discussion regarding Kid Country 2012 status.
E. Discussion regarding Non-profit Funding Philosophy.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session (Open to the Public) 7:30 p.m.
4. Invocation
Jason Graves, Riverside Church of Christ, gave the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
The Coppell Police Department Honor Guard posted the colors of the flag. Anthony
Losole and Nicholas Snawder, Eagle Scouts with Troop 840, led the pledge.
6. Presentation by Mike Cantrell, Dallas County Commissioner, District 2.
Commissioner Cantrell made a presentation to Council.
Presented
7. Report by the Economic Development Committee.
Bill Rohloff, Chair, gave the board's semi-annual report.
Read and Filed
8. Presentation to the City Council of the "Target National Night Out 2011
Award" from the Coppell Police Department for being selected as the
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best program in Category #4 during National Night Out 2011.
Chief Tristan, Deputy Chief Nix, Deputy Chief Kosec and Officer RJ Harr presented
the award to Council.
Read and Filed
9. Consider approval of the following proclamations honoring Anthony
Drew Losole, Nicholas Allen Snawder, Michael Austin Crow and
Jordan Alexander Crow of Boy Scout Troop 840, Circle Ten Council
for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamations into the record and presented the same to
Anthony Losole and Nicholas Snawder of Boy Scout Troop 840, Circle Ten Council,
for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion
PASSED by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Council member Bob
Mahal ik;Council member Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Marsha
Tunnel 1;CounciImember Billy Faught; Council member Marvin Franklin and
Councilmember Karen Hunt
10. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of January
2012 as School Board Appreciation Month, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Anthony Hill and Amy Dungan (CISD), Jeff Knapp (LISD), and James Goode, Nancy
Watten, Nancy Cline and Frank Shor (C/FBISD).
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, that this Agenda Item be Approved . The
motion PASSED by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Council member Bob
Mahal ik;Council member Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Marsha
Tunnel 1;CounciImember Billy Faught; Council member Marvin Franklin and
Councilmember Karen Hunt
11. Citizens' Appearance
Joe Jaynes, 520 E. Corporate Dr., Ste. 100, Lewisville, introduced himself to Council
as the new Public Sector Service Manager.
12. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of minutes: January 10, 2012.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember, Marvin Franklin, that Agenda Items A, B and D be approved
on the Consent Agenda, The motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
B. An Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, Amending Article 1-16 City
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Seal Logo and Associated Icons to add Additional Logos, Service
Marks, and Icons to the Property of the City of Coppell, Texas:
Providing for a New Illustration to Section 1-16-1.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember, Marvin Franklin, that Agenda Items A, B and D be approved
on the Consent Agenda, The motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2012-1303
C. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3
as heretofore amended, with regard to Public Pool and Spa fees,
Zoning Fees, Food Establishment and Mobile Vending fees, the Street
Light Fee and Garbage Collection fees and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to pull Item C to be considered separately
and approve all the fees except the Food Establishment and Mobile Vending Fees.
Perri Kittles, Environmental Health Officer, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to separate the question, Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores seconded, the motion passed 6-1 with Councilmember Brancheau
voting against.
A motion was made by Councilmember Billy Faught, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that Food Establishment and Mobile Vending
Fees be approved as presented. The motion PASSED with Councilmembers
Mahalik and Hinojosa-Flores voting against the motion.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Mayor Pro Tem Marsha
Tunnel 1;CounciImember Billy Faught; Council member Marvin Franklin and
Councilmember Karen Hunt
Nay: 2 - Councilmember Bob Mahalik and Councilmember Brianna
Hinojosa-Flores
Enactment No: 2012-0124.1
D. Consider approval of the procurement of a replacement sewer camera
van equipped with the CUES truck body and equipment in the amount
of $149,524.92 through an Interlocal Agreement with the
Houston -Galveston Area Council; as budgeted; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, seconded by
Councilmember, Marvin Franklin, that Agenda Items A, B and D be approved
on the Consent Agenda, The motion PASSED by a unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
13. Consider approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, introduced Ben Kohlne, with Grant Thornton, who
made a presentation to Council.
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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 an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Council member Bob
Mahal ik;Council member Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Marsha
Tunnel 1;CounciImember Billy Faught; Council member Marvin Franklin and
Councilmember Karen Hunt
14. Consider approval of a Grant Agreement with Kid Country Playground
Association, for design and development of the new Kid Country
Playground, located in Andrew Brown Park East, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, that this Agenda Item be Approved . The
motion PASSED by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Council member Bob
Mahal ik;Council member Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Marsha
Tunnel 1;CounciImember Billy Faught; Council member Marvin Franklin and
Councilmember Karen Hunt
15. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Coppell and the North Central Texas Council of Governments for a
Cooperative Program for Service Line Protection Programs; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute any necessary documents.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Billy Faught, that this Agenda Item be approved and authorize
the Mayor to sign and the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
The motion FAILED.
Aye: 2 - Councilmember Bob Mahalik and Councilmember Brianna
Hinojosa-Flores
Nay: 5 - Councilmember Tim Brancheau;Mayor Pro Tem Marsha
Tunnel 1;CounciImember Billy Faught; Council member Marvin Franklin and
Councilmember Karen Hunt
City Manager Reports
16. Project Updates and Future Agendas.
Read and Filed
City Manager, Clay Phillips reported that the Old Town Project is continuing to
progress. The Aquatic and Recreation Center has moved into their newly
added space. The project is expected to be completed in March. The Deforest
Road Project is underway. January 27th is the Chamber luncheon. Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell will give the City update.
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Council Committee Reports
17. 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.
Read and Filed
A. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that Lewisville ISD has a new
communications tool with daily blogs named for the five high schools. The
blogs will give updates on school activities. There is also a weekly newsletter.
Citizens may also sign up to receive Twitter text messages regarding bad
weather or other urgent notifications. Registration for AP tests are on
February 13th. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD Superintendent Dr. Bobby
Burns was named Citizen of the Year by the Metrocrest Chamber of
Commerce. He will be recognized at the Metrocrest Chamber Commerce
Awards Banquet on February 10th. The district is seeking feedback on its
academic calendar. A link to the survey is provided on the District website.
B. Councilmember Mahalik congratulated Mrs. Pam Mitchell, and the staff and
students of Mockingbird Elementary, for being recognized as the 2012 Texas
School of Character by the Texas Elementary Principles and Supervisors
Association. This recognition was for their commitment to implementing a
quality character education initiative in helping develop good character in
Texas youth. Current 8th grade students and parents are invited to a Brown
Bag lunch called "We're going to High School; Now What?" presented by
Coppell and New Tech High Schools. The program will be held on January
30th at noon and 6:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Coppell High School.
C. Councilmember Faught reported that Casino Night at the Senior Center will
be on March 31st from 4-8 p.m. It is open to those 55 and older and their
friends and family. The Senior Center is seeking sponsors for the tables and a
buffet dinner will be available at the event.
D. Councilmember Hunt reported that the annual joint meeting of Dallas
Regional and Tarrant Regional Mobility Coalitions will be held on February
2nd. Special guests are Ted Houghton, Chair of the Texas Transportation
Commission and Phil Wilson, Executive Director of TxDOT.
E. Nothing to report.
F. Nothing to report.
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G. Nothing to report.
H. Nothing to report.
1. Nothing to report.
J. Nothing to report.
K. Councilmember Hunt reported that a luncheon will be held on January 27th
called `To the Point - Regionalism" with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings.
18. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest and no
Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Stover congratulated Deputy City Manager, Mario Canizares on being
recognized as Mentor of the Year by the Urban Management Assistants of
North Texas.
19. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjournment
Nothing to report.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
thristel Pettinos, City Secretary
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