CM 2013-12-10CFFELL
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT BILLY FAUGHT
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU BOB MAHALIK
Place 1 Place 2
WES MAYS GARY RODEN
Place 3 Place 4
MARVIN FRANKLIN AARON DUNCAN
Place 6 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City
Attorney David Dodd.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
December 10, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hunt called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present
and convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m.
Present 7 - Karen Hunt -,Billy Faught;Tim Brancheau;Wes Mays -,Gary Roden -,Marvin
Franklin and Aaron Duncan
Absent 1 - Bob Mahalik
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A. Discussion regarding FAAAirspace Plan.
Discussed under Executive Session
B. Consultation with the City Attorney in regards to Cause Number
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05 -10 -00283 -CV, styled
Mira Mar Development Corporation v. City of Coppell, Texas.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
C. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of
Bethel Road and east of Freeport Parkway.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt recessed the Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. and convened into the
Work Session at 6:08 p.m. Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 6:32 p.m.
and reconvened into the Executive Session at 6:35 p.m.
Councilmember Roden arrived during the second Executive Session.
A. Discussion regarding the Nature Biodiversity Center.
B. Discussion regarding Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATRIUM FROM 6:30
P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 7:09 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session and Boards and Commissions Reception.
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Ernie Hinojosa with Rejoice Lutheran Church gave the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Marla Williams, 137 Hollywood, spoke in regards to the 2030 Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and the attitude of City Staff towards citizens.
2) Mark Hill, 1029 Basilwood Dr., requested City Council to call a Public
Hearing to reconsider the land use plan at Sandy Lake and MacArthur.
3) Jennifer Holmes, 646 Andover Lane, asked City Council to hold any
decisions with Kimbel Village until the neighborhoods have met and the
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Comprehensive Plan has been amended.
7. Consider alternate appointments to the Economic Development
Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to appoint Vincent Hsieh and George Williford to
serve as Alternate Board Members to the Economic DEvelopment Committee.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
8. Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Hunt swore in the newly appointed Board and Commission Members.
9. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of minutes: November 12 and 18, 2013.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Prologis, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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C. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and SourceHOV, LLC, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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D. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3
as amended, amending the Master Fee schedule for Wrecker Permit,
Library Fees, Solid Waste Collection Fees and miscellaneous fees and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -194R5 -LI,
Amberpoint Distribution Center, a zoning change from PD -194R2 -LI
(Planned Development -194 Revision -2 -Light Industrial) to
PD -194R5 -LI (Planned Development -194 Revision 5 -Light Industrial),
to attach a Detail Plan to allow the development of a
198,802 -square -foot office/warehouse on 12.7 acres of property
located at the north east corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-636
F. Consider approval to award a bid to F & F Concrete, LLC, to perform
annual street and alley maintenance program, in the amount of
$425,000.00 through an interlocal cooperative purchase agreement
with the Town of Flower Mound; and, authorizing the City Manager to
sign and execute any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3, Parking,
Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances by adding a subsection to
make it unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle at all times on an
additional portion of Villawood Lane; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign and execute any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to approve Consent Agenda Items A -G. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2013-1364
End of Consent Agenda
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Fire Station No. 1, Lots 1 R1 & 1 R2, Block 1,
Replat, being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, into two lots (500
Southwestern Boulevard), containing 3.53 acres of property, located at
the northwest corner of S. Coppell Road and Southwestern Boulevard.
Agenda Items 10-12 were considered together.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
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speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to close the Public Hearing and approve Agenda
Items 10-12 subject to the following conditions:
Prior to obtaining the platting signatures, there may be additional easements
or adjustments to those shown upon further engineering review.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Coppell Service Center, Lot 1 R2 & Lot 2,
Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 1 R, Block 1, Coppell Service
Center, to include Lot 1, Block E, of the Old Town (Main Street) Phase
II Addition establishing Lot 1 R2, Block 1, Coppell Service Center
Addition and to incorporate Lots 6 & 7, Block A of The Villages of Old
Coppell as Lot 2, Block 1, Coppell Service CenterAddition, containing
13.54 acres of property, located along the northeast corner of S.
Coppell Road and the DART right-of-way.
Agenda Items 10-12 were consider together.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to close the Public Hearing and approve Agenda
Items 10-12 subject to the following conditions:
Prior to obtaining the platting signatures, there may be additional easements
or adjustments to those shown upon further engineering review.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Grapevine Springs Community Ctr., Lots 1 R
& 3, Block A, Replat/Minor Plat, being a replat of Lot 1, Block A,
Grapevine Springs Community Center and a minor plat of Lot 3, Block
A, to revise the boundaries of Lot 1, Block A and to plat Lot 3, Block A,
dedicating 762 square feet of right-of-way on Bethel Road on 21.28
acres of property, located along the south side of Bethel Road,
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approximately 400 feet east of S. Coppell Road.
Agenda Items 10-12 were consider together.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to close the Public Hearing and approve Agenda
Items 10-12 subject to the following conditions:
Prior to obtaining the platting signatures, there may be additional easements
or adjustments to those shown upon further engineering review.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park No. 3, AAA, Lot 1 R,
Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block A, to combine the
two lots into one and to revise existing fire lanes and easements to
allow a revised site plan to accommodate a 248,980 -square -foot
building on 18.07 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
Freeport Parkway and 1H 635.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Agenda Item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -269 -SF -12, StAlphonsa Catholic
Church, a zoning change request from S-1 247R -SF -1 2 (Special Use
Permit -1247 -Single Family -12) to PD -269 -SF -12 (Planned
Development -269 -Single Family -12), to attach a Detail Site Plan to
allow the expansion of the existing building and parking, retention of
the telecommunication facilities and to allow the retention of the
existing wood and chain link fences on the north and east property
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lines, respectively, in lieu of a required masonry screening wall on 5.5
acres of property located 200 S. Heartz Road.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Matthew Thomas, 4604 Bill Simmons Rd., represented the applicant.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak.
1) Hung Lee and Lilian Chow, 223 Westbury, spoke in regards to the fencing,
the traffic concerns, installation of a gate and the desire to work with the
church and the city to come to a compromise.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1) Trees to be evergreen;
2) Irrigation system to have 180 degree spray (in stead of drip irrigation);
3) Traffic control device at the driveway;
4) Cut-off lights;
5) A second speed bump along the north property line; and
6) The installation of a gate at north driveway.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden -,Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R5-HC/RBN, Trinsic, a zoning
change request from A (Agriculture) to PD-237R5-HC/RBN (Planned
Development -237 -Revision 5 -Highway Commercial/Residential Urban
Neighborhood), to attach a Conceptual Plan for hotel, multifamily, retail
and office uses on 20.74 acres of property located on the eastside of
South Belt Line Road between East Dividend and Chartwell Drive.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Bill Dahlstrom and Adam Brown, representing the applicant, made a
presentation to the Council.
Dillip Pranav, 8530 Esters Blvd., representing the Chase Hospitality, LLC.,
addressed questions of Council.
Todd Jones, 12700 Park Central Dr., Ste. 820, representing the Broker,
addressed questions of Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
At 8:57 p.m. Council recessed the Regular Session and convened into an
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Executive Session. Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 9:07 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Billy Faught, to close the Public Hearing and remand this project back
to the Planning and Zoming Commission with fees waived. The motion passed
by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R6-RBN, Trinsic-Aura, a zoning
change request from PD-237R5-HC/RBN (Planned
Development -237 -Revision 5 -Highway Commercial/Residential Urban
Neighborhood) to PD-237R6-RBN (Planned
Development -237 -Revision 6 -Urban Residential Neighborhood), to
attach a Detail Site Plan for 331 multifamily units and accessory uses
on 11.18 acres of property located on the eastside of South Belt Line
Road between East Dividend and Chartwell Drive.
This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating CID Resources, Inc.,
Reinvestment Zone No. 88 pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 17-18 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 17
and approve Agenda Items 17-18. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
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18. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and CID Resources, Inc., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 17-18 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
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presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 17
and approve Agenda Items 17-18. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
Enactment No: 2013-1210.4
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Titan Services, LLC,
Reinvestment Zone No. 87 pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 19-20 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 19
and approve Agenda Items 19-20. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
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20. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement by and between the City of Coppell, Crestside
Investments, LLC, and Titan 3PL, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Agenda Items 19-20 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 19
nd approve Agenda Items 19-20. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
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21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Coppell Dirtbed, LLC,
Reinvestment Zone No. 86 pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 21-23 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 21
and approve Agenda Items 21-23. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
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22. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Coppell Dirtbed, LLC, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 21-23 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 21
and approve Agenda Items 21-23. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
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23. Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City of Coppell and Coppell Dirtbed, LLC, and authorizing
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the Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 21-23 were considered together.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, to close the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 21
and approve Agenda Items 21-23. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
24. Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City of Coppell and Norwex USA, Inc., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
25. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Second Amended and
Restated Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tim Brancheau, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Billy Faught, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
Enactment No: 2013-1210.7
26. Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City of Coppell and TRB Main Street Coppell, LLC, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden -,Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
27. Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by and
between the City of Coppell and Quincy's Main Street Coppell, LLC,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Aaron Duncan, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden -,Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
28. Consider approval of naming the Dog Park in Coppell.
Presentation: Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to approve the name of "Waggin' Tails Park" as
the name of the Dog Park. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden -,Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
29. Consider approval to enter into a contract with Archer Western
Construction, LLC, in an amount of $2,911,300.00, for the
Modifications to North Lake Dam and Spillway project; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign and execute all necessary documents.
Presentation: Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden -,Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
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30. Consider approval of an amendment to a design contract with Freese
and Nichols to modify the North Lake spillway to provide for
modifications to the original design and construction phase services in
the amount of $207,600.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
and execute any necessary documents.
Presentation: Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught, seconded by
Councilmember Tim Brancheau, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
31. Consider approval of a new staff position for a Plans Examiner in the
Building Inspections Department.
Presentation: Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Billy Faught, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed
by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
32. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract for emergency repairs to the 16" water line in
Sandy Lake Road from Starleaf Street to Kimbel Kourt.
Presentation: Keith Marvin, Assistant Director of Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Billy Faught;Councilmember Tim
Bra ncheau;Council member Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Marvin Franklin and Council member Aaron
Duncan
Enactment No: 2013-1210.8
33. City Manager Reports
Project Updates and Future Agendas.
Read and Filed
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City Manager Clay Phillips reported on the recent ice storm. He explained that
the City uses a de-icer chemical as opposed to sand. Street Crews worked
around the clock doing the best they could. The major highways belong to
TxDOT and NTTA, but the City stepped in to assist with the clearing. A
post -storm analysis will be conducted once the storm has completed.
Rgarding Future Agendas, there are no more meetings scheduled for 2013. City
Council will be reviewing the Code of Conduct Ordinance in January and
Council heard from the citizens regarding the review of the Comprehensive
Master Plan. This item will come forward and receive direction from Council.
34. Mayor and Council Reports
A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting.
B. Report by Mayor Pro Tem Faught regarding the National League of
Cities Conference held in Seattle, WA.
Read and Filed
Mayor Hunt spoke about the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting. Kathryn Wagner with
the Business Council for the Arts was the guest speaker. She spoke about the
dramatic value the arts brings to the cities and that HB 2718 allows for grant
funding for the arts through the Texas Commission of the Arts.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught reported on the NLC Conference in Seattle that he and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Duncan and Mahalik attended. A particular
workshop they attended addressed the shifting expectations of neighborhood
redevelopment.
35. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
36. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Hunt announced the Deck the Trails Fun Run and 5K at Wagon Wheel
Park on December 14th at 8am. Also, the Tree Lighting has been rescheduled
to December 13th in conjunction with the Movie in the Plaza, Christmas Story.
Events begin at 6pm.
37. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjournment
Nothing to report.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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