CM 2014-12-09COPPELL
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Tuesday, December 9, 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
December 9, 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 Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
Present 7 - Karen Hunt,Cliff Long,Bob Mahalik;Wes Mays,Marvin Franklin;Mark Hill
and Nancy Yingling
Absent 1 - Gary Roden
2. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Discussion regarding Life Safety Park (LSP) Design Elements.
B. Discussion regarding Library Design Elements.
C. Presentation and discussion related to the Preliminary Design of
Andrew Brown Park Redevelopment.
D. Discussion regarding the Operations at the Rolling Oaks Cemetery.
E. Discussion regarding Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
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Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Discussion regarding Economic Development prospects south of
Bethel Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
City Council convened into closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development
prospects south of Beth Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
Discussed under Executive Session.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATRIUM FROM 6:30
PM TO 7:30 PM
4. Regular Session
Mayor Hunt reconvened the Regular Session at 7:33 p.m., following the Reception for
the Boards/Commission/Committee Members.
5. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Associate Pastor Chad Kettler, GracePoint Church gave the invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt invited a Boy Scout from the audience to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Presentation honoring Coppell citizens and employees for successful
resuscitation of a Coppell citizen.
Chief Richardson explained the situation and the event that happened at the
City's Recreation Center when one of the patrons was working out. He advised
that Mr. Greg Kirby experienced cardiac arrest and other patrons and City staff
jumped into action using the on-site defibrilator and chest compressions until
the Emergency Medical staff could arrive and take over, ultimately saving Mr.
Kirby's life.
Chief Richardson, with the help of Mr. Kirby, presented the citizens and
employees with certificates to honor them for their heroic acts.
Mr. Kirby expressed his gratitude to the citizens, Recreation Center staff, and
the Emergency Medical Team for saving his life.
8. Report by Republic Services on the Solid Waste Transition.
Ms. Jeri Harwell, Municipal Services Manager, representing Republic Services,
reported on the Solid Waste Transition the City has recently gone through. Ms.
Harwell explained that the transition had not gone without a few issues, but
that improvements are being made and that the company is committed to the
residents. She further explained that every commercial customer had been
contacted and "touched" regarding the transition. Ms. Harwell stated that the
last month had been very successful and that working with the City staff, Perri
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Kitties and Ken Griffin, has been a fantastic experience. Ms. Harwell advised
that more education is needed for the residents regarding the disposal of
leaves.
City Council expressed their satisfaction with the process.
9. Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Hunt swore in the newly appointed Board and Commission Members.
10. Citizens' Appearance
1. Mr. Ace Fernandes, 276 Kailey Way;
2. Mr. Vivek Mishra, 958 Village Parkway;
3. Mr. MVL Prasad, 628 DeForest;
4. Mr. Savita Balkundi, 211 Olympia Lane;
5. Mr. T. Shrimali, 806 Cheshire Drive;
6. Mr. Abhay Singh, 138 W. Braewood Drive; and
7. Mr. Brajesh Kunwar, 775 Lakeview Drive, spoke regarding the recent home
burglaries in Coppell and nearby cities. They thanked the City staff for being
attentive to their concerns and for keeping Coppell safe. It was suggested that
more deterence is needed.
11. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: November 11, 2014.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin; Council member Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S -1259-C, Salata, a
zoning change 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 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 91500-A-662
C. Consider approval an Ordinance for of Case No. PD -269R -SF -12, St.
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Alphonsa Catholic Church, a zoning change 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 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 91500-A-663
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -275-H, Founders
Crossing, a zoning change 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 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-664
E. Consider approval of a request to purchase five replacement vehicles
for Information Services, Parks Department and the Utilities Division
along with two additional vehicles for the Police Department through
an inter -local agreement with Tarrant County and BuyBoard; as
budgeted for in FY 2014-15; totaling $232,446.97; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
F. Consider approval of a professional services contract in the amount of
$135,000 with Dunham Engineering, Inc. for design, project
administration, and inspection of the rehabilitation of water tower
number 1; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
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Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
G. Consider approval of a contract with Nortex Concrete Lifting and
Stabilization, Inc., to perform annual street repair/mud jacking
program, in the amount of $75,000 through an interlocal cooperative
purchase agreement with the City of Grand Prairie; as budgeted in the
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Bob Mahalik,Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
H. Consider approval to award contract to F & F Concrete, LLC, to
perform annual street and alley maintenance program, in the amount
of $550,000 through an interlocal cooperative purchase agreement
with the Town of Flower Mound; as budgeted in the Infrastructure
Maintenance Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Consider approval of a professional services contract in the amount of
$70,500 with J. Volk Consulting, Inc. for the design of improvements
to Burns Street; as budgeted in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
J. Consider approval of entering into a contract with GEE Consultants,
Inc. for Materials Engineering and Testing for the reconstruction of
Bethel Road and Coppell Road, in the amount of $67,342.00, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
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Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik,Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin,Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
K. Consider approval of a professional services contract in the amount of
$72,700 with Jaster-Quintanilla Dallas, LLP for design of the Coppell
Road Service Center expansion, phase I and 11; as identified in
designated fund balance; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
L. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and 1223 Crest Holdings, Ltd.,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.1
M. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Yard Art P&F Ltd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin -'Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.2
N. Consider approval to purchase five (5) Harley Davidson motorcycles
from Maverick Harley-Davidson through an Interlocal Agreement with
the City of Frisco, as budgeted in the FY2014-15 Red Light
Enforcement Fund for the amount of $146,900.00; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
O. Consider approval of a Resolution to negotiate an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Coppell, City of Carrollton, and the
City of Farmers Branch, to enter into a joint use agreement of a fire
training facility to be constructed by the City of Farmers Branch
located at 13333 Hutton Drive, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234;
authorizing the Mayor to sign and authorizing the City Manager to
execute any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long-,Councilmember Bob Mahalik,Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin -'Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.3
P. Consider approval authorizing a purchase order for two outdoor
warning sirens from Sole Source vendor, Federal Signal Corporation
for the Emergency Management Division of the Fire Department, in
the amount of $56,500.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Q. Consider award of Project Order #4, in the amount of $80,000.00, to
the Gallagher Program Construction Manager Agreement for
management of the Andrew Brown Park East Phase 2 Erosion Control
and Bridge Installation Project, as approved by the CRDC, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary documents
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long 'Councilmember Bob Mahalik,Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
R. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Addison,
Carrollton, Farmers Branch and the North Texas Emergency
Communications Center, Inc. ("NTECC") for the purposes of
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transferring the assignment and assumption of the IXP Consulting
Services Agreement to NTECC; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Council member Bob Mahalik,-Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.4
S. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Addison,
Carrollton, Farmers Branch and the North Texas Emergency
Communications Center, Inc. ("NTECC") relating to the operations and
funding of the NTECC Consolidated Public Safety Communications
Center, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -S be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin -,Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.5
End of Consent Agenda
12. Consider approval of the Kyra Court, Final Plat, to allow the
development of 22 single-family lots and three (3) common area lots
on approximately 4.23 acres of property located on the north side of
Belt Line Road, approximately 1,700 feet west of Moore Road.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a
presentation to Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to approve the Final Plat with the following
conditions.
1. There will be comments during detailed Engineering review.
2. Easements being abandoned by this plat may need to be separate
instruments.
3. Prior to approval of the Final Plat, approvals and permits from the city of
Dallas shall be procured and submitted in writing to the city of Coppell:
a. To allow the connection of the storm drain across Beltline Road
b. To allow the driveway and median cuts into East Beltline Road
c. Railroad track on site shall be removed, and the tracks crossing Beltline
Road shall be removed if permitted by the city of Dallas
4. Eliminate duplicate Floodplain Administrator signature block on west side
of Plat exhibit.
5. Place note on Plat that all garages shall be located no closer than 22 feet
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from public right-of-way.
6. Show location of D.P. &L. notation, (Vol. 4414, pg. 82, D.R.D.C.T.
7. Remove note under KYRA COURT stating square footage of 284,833 and
size of 4.2423 acres which is in conflict with legal description.
8. Add sight visibility notes and show locations at intersection of Kyra Court
and Beltline Road.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Council member Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Northlake Woodlands, Lot 1 R, Block 1 &
Carter Estates, Lot 5R, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Northlake
Woodlands, Lot 1, Block 1 and Carter Estates, Lot 5, Block 1, to
relocate the mutual lot line 73.46 feet to the east, increasing the lot
size of Northlake Woodlands, Lot 1, Block 1 (500 Rolling Hills Road)
to 1.191 acres and decrease the size of Carter Estates, Lot 5, Block 1,
(431 E. Bethel School Road) to 0.598 acres on 1.789 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of Bethel School Road and
Rolling Hills Drive.
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 Nancy Yingling, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
item approved . The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD -248R -SF -18, Carter Estates, Lot
5R, Block 1, a zoning change request from PD -248 -SF -18 (Planned
Development 248 -Single Family -18) to PD -248R -SF -18 (Planned
Development -248 Revised -Single Family -18), to relocate the lot line
73.46 feet to the east, decreasing the size of Carter Estates, Lot 5,
Block 1, from 0.88 acres to 0.60 acres on property located at 431 E.
Bethel School Road.
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
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Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that the Public Hearing be closed and the item
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Liberty Property
Limited Partnership, Reinvestment Zone No. 89 pursuant to Section
312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items 15 & 16 were considered together with one motion.
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 Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
Ordinance approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014-1401
16. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Liberty Property Limited
Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items 15 & 16 were considered together with one motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Frank] in; Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.6
17. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Coppell Trade Center,
L.P., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 17 & 18 were considered together with one vote.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
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Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.7
18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Coppell Trade Center,
L.P. - Sandy Lake, Reinvestment Zone No. 92 pursuant to Section
312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items 17 & 18 were considered together with one vote.
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 Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
Ordinance approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014-1402
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating MLRP Park West
Crossing LLC, Reinvestment Zone No. 93 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 with one vote.
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 Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
Ordinance approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Frank] in;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014-1403
20. Consider approval of four (4) Resolutions approving Tax Abatement
Agreements between the City of Coppell and MLRP Park West
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Crossing LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 19 & 20 were considered together with one vote.
December 9, 2014
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that the Public Hearing be closed and the four (4)
Resolutions approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Frank] in; Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.8; 2014.1209.9; 2014.1209.10; 2014.1209.11
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Insight Merchandising,
Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 94 pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
Ordinance approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014-1404
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Columbia Texas
Lakeshore II, Industrial, LLC, Reinvestment Zone No. 95 pursuant to
Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement
Act, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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 Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that the Public Hearing be closed and the Ordinance
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014-1405
23. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating DCT Royal Lane LLC,
Reinvestment Zone No. 96 pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and authorizing the
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Mayor to sign.
Agenda items 23 & 24 were considered together with one vote.
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 Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
Ordinance approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014-1406
24. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and DCT Royal Lane LLC,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Agenda Items 23 & 24 were considered together with one vote.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that the Public Hearing be closed and the
Resolution approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Enactment No: 2014.1209.12
25. Consider approval of a change in scope on the Bethel Road & Coppell
Road reconstruction project; specifically regarding Park Road and its
intersection with Benson Lane based on the attached exhibit.
Presentation: Ken Griffin, City Engineer, made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
26. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with the
Whitlock Group through the State of Texas DIR contract DIR- SDD
2023, in the amount of $397,098.46 for the purchase, install and
maintenance of audio/visual equipment for the City's PEG channel and
work session rooms, with $339,248.15 as provided for in the PEG
Fund, and $57,850.31 as identified in the Designated Fund Balance;
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and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: Sharon Logan, Community Information Officer, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik,Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
27. Consider adoption of the Legislative Agenda for the 84th Legislative
Session.
City Manager Clay Phillips explained his proposed Legislative Agenda for the
84th Legislative Session.
Discussion ensued regarding additions to the Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilmember Yingling, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin, that this Agenda Item be adopted as amended . The motion carried by
the following vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and
Councilmember Nancy Yingling
28. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the Sandy Lake Road bridge is now
open and that progress continues to be made. Freeport Parkway construction
is moving along well. Finally, the City of Coppell has been named both the
snobbiest community in which to live, as well as one of the Best Places to
Live.
Mr. Phillips reminded the Council that this would be the only Council meeting
during December and that a meeting with the new Chairs/Vice Chairs of the
Boards and Commissions is scheduled for January 10th.
29. Mayor and Council Reports
A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding Metroplex Mayors' Meeting.
B. Reminder by Mayor Hunt regarding Letters to Santa.
C. Report by Councilmember Franklin regarding the Angel of Hope
Statue unveiling.
D. Report by Councilmember Gary Roden regarding the National
League of Cities Conference in Austin.
E. Report by Councilmember Wes Mays regarding the 26th
Congressional District Transportation Summit.
A. Mayor Hunt attended the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting, with Mr. Eastland as
the speaker. He gave an update regarding projects around the Metroplex and
advised he is looking forward to the Legislature meeting in 2015.
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B. Mayor Hunt reminded boys and girls to get their letters in to Santa before
December 20th.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin reported on the November 15th unveiling of the
Angel of Hope statue. He gave the history of the statue and thanked the
Thompson family for initiating the idea and working with the City staff to make
it a reality.
Councilmember Yingling advised that she had attended a dedication ceremony
for the statue on December 6th and spoke with Mr. Thompson. She explained
that Zach's family was very appreciative of the work Guy McLain and Brad Reid
has put into the project.
D. There was no report given as Mr. Roden was absent.
E. Councilmember Mays reported on the 26th Congressional District
Transportation Summit on November 24th, with Representative Michael
Burgess as one of the speakers. Councilmember Mays found it very
educational.
30. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin announced there would be a Metrocrest Services
Keyholder Breakfast on March 19th, 2015 and that Mr. Mike Doocey would be
the emcee.
31. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Hunt announced First United Methodist Church opened their new
Ministry Center. This beautiful building has an area for performances and is
located across the street from the FUMC main building on Heartz Road.
32. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjournment
There was no action taken.
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:24 p.m.
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n Selbb Hunt, Mayor
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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