AG 2013-02-26 (amended)
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda - AMENDED
City Council
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT TIM BRANCHEAU
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
BOB MAHALIK BILLY FAUGHT
Place 2 Place 5
WES MAYS MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 3 Place 6
GARY RODEN AARON DUNCAN
Place 4 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Discussion regarding the Legislative Agenda.
B. Update regarding Kid Country.
C. Discussion regarding Coppell Nature Biodiversity Center.
D. Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
E. Discussion regarding potential Council Sub-Committees.
F. Discussion regarding Sales Tax Reauthorization Steering Committee.
G. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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3. 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 north of I.H. 635 and west of
Freeport Parkway.
B.Discussion regarding economic development prospects north of Dividend and west of
Belt Line.
C.Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Bethel Road and west
of Main Street.
D.Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Houston Street and
west of S. Coppell Road.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
E.Discussion regarding property located south of Bethel Road and east of S. Coppell
Road.
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
F.Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning pending litigation styled Case
McKay v. City of Coppell, Cause No. CC-12-00928-B in County Court of Law #2 of
Dallas County.
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Citizens’ Appearance
7.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming March 3 - March 9, 2013, as Severe Weather
Awareness Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
8.
Presentation to the Coppell Fire Department on receiving the Texas Fire Chief Association,
“Lone Star Achievement Award.”
9.
Consider approval of minutes: February 12, 2013.
10. Public Hearing:
Consider approval of a Resolution granting a variance of one hundred twenty five (125') feet to
Trinity River Kayak Company from the 300-foot prohibited requirement under Ordinance No.
2006-1143, Article 6-16, Section 6-16-2 of the Code of Ordinances, to a business selling or
offering for sale alcoholic beverages, with a business address being 1601 East Sandy Lake
Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
11. Public Hearing:
Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, readopting, ratifying,
republishing and extending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, Article 9-17, Curfew Hours for
Minors, for a period of three (3) years; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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12. Consider approval to purchase sixteen (16) Panasonic Toughbooks to be utilized as vehicle
Mobile Display Computers from CDW- Government in the amount of $69,235.20 as approved;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
13. Consider approval of funding the remaining portion of the Nature Biodiversity Center
Construction after all donations are considered, in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00.
14. City Manager Reports
Project Updates and Future Agendas.
15. Council Committee Reports
A. Carrollton /Farmers Branch ISD /Lewisville ISD - Faught and Roden
B. Coppell ISD - Mahalik and Mays
C. Coppell Seniors - Brancheau and Faught
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Hunt
E. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - Brancheau
F. Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Mahalik
G. Metrocrest Community Clinic - Mays
H. Metrocrest Social Service Center - Franklin
I. North Central Texas Council of Governments - Duncan
J. North Texas Commission - Roden
K. Senior Adult Services - Franklin
16. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest and no
Council action or deliberation is permitted.
17. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjour ment
Karen Selbo Hunt, ayor
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 22nd day of February, 2013, at 5.00 P•M
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Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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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 1-800-735-2989).
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