CM 2015-01-13255 Parkway BoulevardCit of Coppell Texas Coppell,
Texas 75019-9478
COPPELL
Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 5:30 PM Council Chambers
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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, Deputy City Managers Mario Canizares
and Mike Land, 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,
January 13, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Call to Order
Mayor Hunt called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present
and convened into Executive Session at 5:34 p.m.
Present 8 - Karen Hunt;Cliff Long,Bob Mahalik0es Mays;Gary Roden;Marvin
Franklin;Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development
Negotiations.
A. Discussion regarding property located south of Bethel Road and
east of S. Coppell Road.
B. Discussion regarding property located south of Dividend and west
of Belt Line Road.
City Council convened into closed executive session pursuant to Section
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551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development
prospects south of Bethel Road and east of S. Coppell Road and property
located south of Dividend and west of Belt Line Road.
Discussed under Executive Session.
Mayor Hunt adjourned Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. and convened the Work
Session at 6:50 p.m.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Presentation and discussion of revised Library elevations.
B. Discussion regarding City -Sponsored Special Events in Old
Coppell.
C. Discussion regarding intersection improvements at Lake Vista and
MacArthur in Lewisville.
D. Discussion regarding Metrocrest Family Medical Clinic funding.
E. Discussion regarding Board/Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Meeting on January 17th.
F. Discussion regarding an opportunity for public art.
G. Discussion regarding Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session.
Mayor Hunt recessed the Work Session at 7:36 p.m.
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt reconvened the Regular Session at 7:45 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Coppell Fire Department Chaplain Steve Calvert, gave the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and the City Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizens' Appearance
1. Mr. Amit Sangani, 739 Chateaus Drive, expressed his opposition to the
requested extension of the replat for The Avenue at Denton Tap project.
2. Ms. Anna Wortman, 717 Main Street, expressed her concern for the
proposed Food Truck Event in Old Coppell and the affect it could have on
businesses in that area.
3. Mr. David Bell, 913 Parker, gave a brief update on the status of the local Real
Estate Market.
7. Consent Agenda
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A. Consider approval of the minutes: December 9, 2014.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -F be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Council member Bob Mahalik,Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden,Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -248R -SF -18,
Carter Estates, Lot 5R, Block 1, a zoning change 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 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 -F be approved on the
Consent Agenda. 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: 91500-A-0665
C. Consider approval of a (3) three-month extension to the expiration
date of January 9, 2015, for the Kimbel Addition, Lots 1-9, 1X & 2X,
Block B, Replat, being a replat of Lots 15 & 16 of the Kimbel Addition
to allow nine (9) townhouse lots and two (2) common area lots on 0.7
acres of property located at the southwest corner of Village Parkway
and Kimbel Kourt.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -F be approved on the
Consent Agenda. 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
D. Consider approval of award of a bid to Nema 3 Electric, Inc., in the
amount of $69,162.00, for the installation of parking lot lights at
MacArthur Park, as budgeted; 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 -F be approved on the
Consent Agenda. 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
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E. Consider approval of award of a bid from RLM Earthco, Inc., in the
amount of $168,781.25, for erosion control improvements at the
Wagon Wheel Tennis Center, 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 -F be approved on the
Consent Agenda. 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
F. Consider approval of CRDC appointments of President, Vice
President, and Secretary.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Mahalik, that Agenda Items A -F be approved on the
Consent Agenda. 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: 2015-0113.1
End of Consent Agenda
8. Consider approval of a (6) six-month extension to the expiration date
of January 9, 2015, for The Avenue at Denton Tap, Replat, being a
replat of Lot 34, Lot 35 and Lot 36 of the North Lake Estates Addition
containing 1.77 acres of property located at the northeast corner of
Southwestern Boulevard and Bullock Drive for mixed use
development.
Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the reasons for the request to extend the Replat
and the original discussions held.
The Developer and Engineer for the project were present to answer questions
of the Mayor and Council.
City Attorney Robert Hager explained that this action is only administrative and
that the Replat meets the conditions of the City's Ordinances.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mahalik, seconded by Councilmember
Long, to approve the extension of the Replat for The Avenue at Denton Tap for
a period of (6) six months. The motion passed with Councilmember Hill voting
in opposition.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
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Nay: 1 - Councilmember Mark Hill
9. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the final walk-through for Sandy Lake
Road would be held soon, that the retaining walls are currently in process, and
that the street lights would be installed soon. Freeport Parkway travelers
would soon be experiencing a traffic switch and that staff is working with
ProLogis to get that project underway. Finally, the remodel of City Hall and the
Justice Center is complete for the most part.
Mr. Phillips updated the City Council on the CRDC projects, stating that the
Library proposal was heard during Work Session and that construction should
begin late Summer or early Fall. All other projects are in the design phase. He
added that staff is minding the budget.
Mr. Phillips reminded the City Council that the Board/Commission Chairs' and
Vice Chairs' orientation meeting would be held on Saturday, January 17th at
9:00 a.m.
10. Mayor and Council Reports
A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding Metroplex Mayors' Meeting.
B. Report by Council Member Mays regarding North Dallas Chamber
of Commerce holiday event.
C. Report by Council Members Mays and Yingling regarding the
"Make a Child Smile" event.
A. Mayor Hunt explained that neither she or the City Manager were able to
attend due to conflicting appointments.
B. Councilmember Mays reported that Mr. Bruce Bradford, President/CEO of
the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce lives in Coppell and had invited he and
Mrs. Mays to attend their Holiday event on December 18th. He advised that
they would be demolishing their current Chamber building and rebuilding on
the same site by the end of this year.
C. Councilmember Yingling reported that 109 families and 292 children were
served by the City's Make A Child Smile program. She recognized businesses
in the area that participated and gave a special thanks to Administrative
Support Assistant Ashley Owens who coordinated the entire event.
Councilmember Yingling advised there were fewer requests this year, meaning
there are fewer needs.
Councilmember Mays thanked Fire Engine Company 123 for the great ride to
deliver some of the gifts.
11. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
There were no reports given.
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12. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
There were no announcements made.
13. Necessary Action from Executive Session
There was no action taken.
Mayor Hunt recessed the meeting at 8:14 p.m. to allow the City Council to
continue the Work Session.
Work Session adjourned at 9:07 p.m. and Mayor Hunt reconvened the Regular
Session at 9:09 p.m.
Adjournment
Mayor Hunt announced there was no action to be taken from the Work Session
and adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor
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Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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