CM 2014-11-11CFFELL
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT MARVIN FRANKLIN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN
Place 1 Place 4
BOB MAHALIK NANCY YINGLING
Place 2 Place 5
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos, Deputy
City Secretary Jean Dwinnell, and City Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
November 11, 2014, 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 5:30 p.m.
Present 8 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long -,Bob Mahalik;Wes Mays -,Gary Roden -,Marvin
Franklin -,Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
City Council convened into closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development
prospects south of Bethel Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
Discussed under Executive Session.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. and convened into
the Work Session.
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A. Discussion regarding Board and Commission appointments.
B. Presentation regarding temporary Library relocation.
C. Presentation regarding the re -branding of the Coppell Aquatic and
Recreation Center.
D. Discussion regarding the Audio/Video upgrades at Town Center.
E. Discussion regarding Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:27 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session at 7:37 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Associate Pastor Bill Eason with First United Methodist Church gave the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Hunt thanked all Veterans for their service and their families for
supporting them.
6. Citizens' Appearance
7. Consent Agenda
Mayor Hunt asked for those who signed up to speak:
Ms. Nikitha Vicas, 917 Crestview Drive, and two fellow students spoke
regarding the Make a Wish Foundation. They explained that they were raising
money with PepsiCo as the Platinum Sponsor and invited the Council and staff
to an upcoming event. They further explained that this is to bring community
awareness regarding the Make a Wish Foundation.
A. Consider approval of the minutes: October 28, 2014.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -241 R3 -C,
Red Hawk Office, a zoning change from PD -241 -C (Planned
Development -241 -Commercial) to PD -241 R3 -C (Planned
Development -241 Revision -3 -Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan on
Lot 27R, Block A, to allow the construction of a 4,723 -square -foot
medical office building on 0.57 acres of property located on the west
side of Denton Tap Road approximately 920 feet north of Bethel
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School Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-660
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-265R-TH-
1, Kyra Court, a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) & PD-265-TH-
1 (Planned Development -265 -Townhouse -1) to PD-265R-TH-1
(Planned Development -265 Revised -Townhouse -1), to attach a
Revised Detail Plan to allow an expansion of the existing Planned
Development District to incorporate an additional 1.58 acres of
property and to increase the number of townhomes from 15 to 22 and
two (2) common areas to three (3) common areas on approximately
4.23 acres of property located on the north side of Belt Line Road,
approximately 1,700 feet west of Moore Road; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-661
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance -CHAPTER 12/ARTICLE 35, "ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES REGULATIONS", deleting the 80% masonry
requirements for accessory structures in non-residential districts and
for structures that are 150 square feet or more in residential districts,
unless they are visible from a public street; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-659
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 3,
Article 3-5, "Solid Waste and Recycling Program to Solid Waste,
Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trimmings Program"; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2014-1400
F. Consider approval to award TCPN Proposal # CPN R132205
-TX-2 to TREMCO/WTI in the amount of $154,966.00; as budgeted in
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Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF) for the roof restoration at 265
Parkway; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
G. Consider approval to award a contract to Tarrant Paint & Stain,
to repaint traffic poles, mast arms, signal heads and various other
poles; in the amount of $100,000.00; as budgeted in the current
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF); through an Interlocal
Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the City of Fort Worth; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
H. Consider approval of awarding Bid No. Q-1014-02 for electrical
services to Nema 3 Electric, Inc. for a twelve month period beginning
December 1, 2014, with options to renew an additional four years as
budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
I. Consider approval to purchase Paratech rescue shoring
equipment through the sole source vendor Metro Fire as budgeted in
the FY 2014-2015 General Fund for the amount of $74,856.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-1 be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
8. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation's Resolution which authorized the issuance
of the Corporation's Sales Tax Revenue Refunding and Improvement
Bonds, Series 2014; and enacting other provisions relating to the
subject; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Mr. Jason Hughes, representing First Southwest, advised that
due to the Veteran's Day holiday, the bonds were sold on Monday, November
10th. He further advised that Citigroup purchased the bonds at an interest rate
of 3.45% with a 24 -year term and a 10 -year call. Mr. Hughes explained that in
addition, the 1999 bond series were refinanced with no extension of debt for a
total sale of $30.87 million.
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Discussion ensued regarding the City's upgraded bond rating, the bond rating
of the CRDC, and the cost of the purchased surety bond.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1111.1
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S -1259-C, Salata, a zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to S -1259-C (Special Use
Permit -1259 -Commercial), to allow the occupancy of a former bank
lease space for a 3,260 -square -foot restaurant with a drive-thru
"pick-up only" window located at 150 South Denton Tap Road, Suite
120.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
Discussion ensued regarding the drive-thru "pick-up only" window, the closest
locations in the area, and the coloring of the awning and name lettering.
Mr. Michael Hershman, applicant, was present to answer questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -269R -SF -12, St. Alphonsa Catholic
Church, a zoning change request from PD -269 -SF -12 (Planned
Development -269 -Single Family -12) to PD -269R -SF -12 (Planned
Development -269 Revised -Single Family -12), to attach a revised
Detail Site Plan to allow a four -foot tall decorative metal fence with
five-foot tall masonry columns within the front yards along South
Heartz Road and Woodhurst Drive and a six -foot -tall board -on -board
wood fence along the east property line on 5.5 acres of property
located 200 S. Heartz Road.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1. Add a PD Conditions table to the Site Plan outlining the two exceptions
being granted- Front yard fencing along Heartz and Woodhurst Roads and a
board on board wood fence being permitted in lieu of the required masonry
screening wall on the north and east sides.
2. Add a PD Condition stating that upon future expansion, the decorative
metal fence allowance along the southwest corner of the site (on Heartz from
the southern parking lot to Woodhurst and on Woodhurst extending from
Heartz to the alley) shall be reevaluated.
3. Modify the column detail on sheet SK -2 to include the brick veneer on the
CMU as outlined in the notes.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -275-H, Founders Crossing, a
zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD -275-H (Planned
Development -275 -Historic), to allow the development of three office
buildings on 0.751 acres of property located on the south side of West
Bethel Road, approximately 190 feet west of Main Street.
At this time, Mayor Hunt left the meeting upon filing a Conflict of Interest
Affidavit for Agenda Items 11 and 12.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one
signed up to speak.
Discussion ensued regarding a flood mitigation plan and the agreement
between the three (3) property owners.
Mr. Bennett Ratliff was present to answer questions of the Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1. Detailed comments may be generated upon full detail engineering plan
review.
2. Coordinate with the Historic Society for placement of the recently crafted
historic marker for this site.
3. A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction.
4. Submit Property Owners' Association documents for review and file at time
of Replat recordation. Ensure shared parking is contained in the document.
5. No building permit shall be issued for any building contained within the
currently defined FEMA 100 -year flood plain until the boundaries have been
revised.
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The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Founders Crossing, Lots 1 R, 2 & 3, Block A,
Replat, being a replat of the Founders Crossing Addition, Lot 1, Block
A, into three lots to establish the fire lane and necessary easements
and to allow separate ownerships on property containing 0.751 acres
located on the south side of West Bethel Road, approximately 190
feet west of Main Street.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one
signed up to speak.
Mr. Bennett Ratliff was present to answer questions and advised that the
offices are all addressed on Bethel Road creating an odd building shape.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1. Additional engineering comments may be generated upon detailed
engineering review.
3. Revise the 100 -year flood plain arrow to point to the currently defined
FEMA 100 -year Flood Plain.
4. No building permit shall be issued for any building contained within the
currently defined FEMA 100 -year flood plain until the boundaries have been
revised.
5. Submit Property Owners' Association documents for review and file at time
of Replat recordation.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
At this time, Mayor Hunt returned to the meeting.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, PH 1, Lots 1 R1
& 1 R2, Block 1 R, Replat, being a replat of Coppell Commerce Center
PH 1, Lot 1 R1, into two lots to allow the retention of the existing uses
and easements on Lot 1 R1 (16.46 acres) and the subdivision of Lot
1 R2 for townhomes (2.45 acres), on 18.92 acres of property located at
the northeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Burns Street.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
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Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following condition:
1. Plans need to show specifics on fire hydrants. Public hydrants are
required. The use of private fire hydrants from the existing development will
not be permitted to serve these residential lots.
The motion passed with Councilmember Mahalik voting against the motion.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Fran klin;Council member Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Bob Mahalik
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the RL Hammond Street Addition, Lots 1-18 &
1X -2X, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Coppell Commerce Center
PH 1, Lot 1 R2, into 18 townhome lots and two common area lots on
2.45 acres of land located along the west side of Hammond Street,
south of West Bethel Road, approximately 575 feet north of Burns
Street.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
Mr. Jason Rhodes, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council
and advised that the plans had been modified regarding the doors, windows,
and attic insullation in order to reduce the outside noise.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden,to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering review.
2. Reduce public alley right-of-way to 15 feet, place five-foot reduction in
common area 1X outside of the alley way and so designate on exhibit.
3. Plans need to show specifics on fire hydrants. Public hydrants are
required. The use of private fire hydrants from the existing development will
not be permitted to serve these residential lots.
The motion passed with Councilmember Mahalik voting against the motion.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Fran klin;Council member Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Bob Mahalik
15. Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment to the
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Zoning Ordinance, CHAPTER 12 -Section 12-33-1.8, that required
brick screening walls be constructed according to the new standard
specifications. The details are proposed to be codified in the Zoning
Ordinance as an appendix illustration; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Zoning Ordinance be approved. The
motion passed with Councilmember Hill voting against the motion.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Mark Hill
Enactment No: 91500-A-658
16. Consider approval of awarding bid #Q1014-03 Street Light Poles and
LED Fixtures in two parts: Part A to JB Electric in the amount of
$104,650.00 for Roadway Illumination Poles; and Part B to TraStar,
Inc. for LED Fixtures in the amount of $29,800.00; for a total amount
of $134,450.00; for a twelve month period from the date of bid; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: George Marshall, Traffic Engineer, made a presentation to
Council.
Discussion ensued regarding light pollution, cost differences between the City
maintaining the lights/fixtures and paying Oncor and whether other cities have
purchased and maintain their own lights/fixtures.
City Manager Clay Phillips explained that the style of the light standards will be
consistent with the City's way -finder signs and part of the visual image desired
with making Coppell a community of choice. He further explained that
owning/maintaining our own lights/fixtures gives the City more control.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed
by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
17. Consider approval of awarding bid #Q1014-01 TR14-01 LED
Illumination Upgrade on Freeport Parkway and West Sandy Lake
project to Groves Electrical Service Inc. in the amount of $50,370.45;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: George Marshall, Traffic Engineer, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
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Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
18. Consider approval to purchase Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck
Model #300205-515 Pierce 95' through an Interlocal Agreement with
Houston Galveston Area Council (H -GAC), as budgeted in the FY
2014-2015 General Fund for the amount of $1,095,007.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
Presentation: Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to Council.
Mr. Mark Brochtrup, the City's Fleet Manager, was present and answered
questions of the Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the Apparatus Committee, the expected life of
the new truck, the time frame for receiving the vehicle, and the trade-in value of
the current ladder truck.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
19. Consider appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions.
Presentation: Christel Pettinos, City Secretary, read the names of each of the
Board/Commission appointees for 2015 into the record.
Animal Services Advisory & Appeals Board - 2 -Year Veterinarian - Dr. Reid
Garfield
Board of Adjustment - 2 -Year Regular Members - Mark LeGros, Laura Ketchum,
and Tien Le; 2 -Year Alternate Members - Matthew Aycock and Jerry Hopkins
Coppell Recreation Development Corporation - 2 -Year Regular Members - Larry
Jones, Stephen Hafer, Mark Tepper, Biju Matheew, Mahbuba Khan, Karen Hunt,
and Marvin Franklin
Coppell Economic Development Committee - 2 -Year Regular Members -
William Rohloff, Aaron Straach, Jeff Varnell, Kamruddin Shams, and David
Heartquist; 2 -Year Alternate - Kim Kelley
Library Board - 2 -Year Regular Members - Thomas Dwyer, Wednesday Foster,
Janet Koester, and Karla Tabor
Library Board - Your Advisor - 1 -Year Students - Nicole Crumpler and Christine
Ji
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Parks and Recreation Board - 2 -Year Regular Members - Greg Garcia, Jack
Clark, Ed Guignon, Maureen Corcoran; 1 -Year Regular Members - Lisa Montes,
Melinda Melnick, and Philip Houm; 2 -Year Alternate Member - Hilary Hodgson;
1 -Year Alternate Member - Scott Yocum
Parks and Recreation Board - Youth Advisor - 1 -Year Students - Rachel
Emerson and Anand Singh
Planning and Zoning Commission - 2 -Year Regular Members - Ed Darling,
Douglas Robinson, and George Wiliford
Mayor Hunt explained the terms of the appointees to the Parks Board, which
are being adjusted due to the creation of the CRDC.
Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Pettinos for her work on this project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden -,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
20. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips reported on numerous project updates: Sandy Lake
Road is progressing. The signal light at Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap
Road will begin full operation in the near future with the new flashing yellow
arrow, at which time the directional pylons will be removed. Progress is being
made on Freeport. The City Hall and Police Department projects are moving
along. Painting on the second floor of City Hall will take place after the
holidays.
Concerning future agendas, there is only one meeting in December and one in
March. The Board and Commission Reception will be held at the December 9th
meeting. There will be a change order for the Bethel Road/Coppell Road
project with regard to the Park Lane entrance and the stretch of roadway into
the park at the Council meeting on December 9th. Mr. Phillips also stated that
there would be a separate gathering for the Board/Commission Presidents
with the City Manager and Mayor at a later date.
21. Mayor and Council Reports
A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding Metroplex Mayors' Meeting.
Mayor Hunt explained that there was no Metroplex Mayor's Meeting since it is
Veterans Day and advised that she attended the gathering and ceremony at
Rolling Oaks Memorial Center.
B. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding Letters to Santa.
Mayor Hunt explained that all good little girls and boys are invited to complete
their "Wish List" for Christmas and drop it in Santa's mailbox located in the
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entryway of Town Center and that letters received between December 1 and
December 20 will be delivered directly to Santa at the North Pole. She added
that no postage is required, but that children who supply a complete name and
address will receive a special return letter from Santa.
C. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Ceremony.
Mayor Hunt advised that the City's Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
would be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m., that the theme
would be Holiday Heroes and that judging of the floats would begin at 6 p.m.
She further advised that her comments and the Tree Lighting Ceremony would
begin at approximately 7:20 p.m. (when parade ends at Town Center).
Mayor Hunt went through the following list to give an overview of what would
be available for the enjoyment of all those attending.
• Justin Cash Studio Band
• Performance by Dana's Dance Studio
• Frost Bakery Hot Chocolate & Cookies
• Hot Cobbler from the Relay for Life Committee
• Popcorn
• Glow Sticks Galore!
• Candy Cane Hunt
• Santa Pictures
• Roasted Nuts
• Holiday Characters - Frosty, Holiday Tree, Elves, Rudolph, and Gingerbread
Man
• Volunteers from the TLC Group at CHS
D. Report by Council Members Mays and Mahalik regarding Coppell
ISD.
Councilmember Wes Mays reported that the Engineering Expo was held at
Coppell High School over the weekend, that there were professional engineers
on-site, and 38 Universities on site recruiting.
Councilmember Bob Mahalik reported that the Coppell High School Band had
performed at the State competition over the weekend and although they didn't
win, they did an awesome job.
22. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
There were no reports given.
23. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
There were no announcements made.
24. Necessary Action from Executive Session
There was no action taken.
Adjournment
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g no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
at 9:20 p.m.
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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