CM 2016-02-23City of Coppell, Texas
CFFELL
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
KAREN HUNT
Mayor
CLIFF LONG
Place 1
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES
Place 2
WES MAYS
Place 3
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
GARY RODEN
Mayor Pro Tem
NANCY YINGLING
Place 5
MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 6
MARK HILL
Place 7
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Council Chambers
Present 7 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Wes Mays -,Marvin
Franklin -,Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
Absent 1 - Gary Roden
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, Deputy City Managers Mario Canizares
and Mike Land, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
February 23, 2016, 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 5:41 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Consultation with City Attorney to seek legal advice pending litigation
in cause entitled Mega Contractors, Inc. v. City of Coppell.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
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Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:13 p.m. and convened into
Work Session.
A. CAFR Presentation.
B. Presentation regarding Transportation Survey and Services.
C. Discussion regarding noise attenuation for residential uses.
D. Discussion regarding 2017 Spirit of Coppell Celebration.
E. Discussion of agenda items.
Presented in Work Session
4. Regular Session
Mayor Hunt recessed the Work Session at 7:34 p.m. and convened into the
Regular Session at 7:43 p.m.
5. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Reverend Bill Eason with First United Methodist Church gave the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt advised that no one signed up to speak.
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: February 9, 2016.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -C be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance to abandon a portion of a utility
easement and a waterline easement on the Prologis Tract; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -C be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2016-1428
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
amending section 8-1-3 of the Code of Ordinances establishing the
maximum prima facie speed limit for all of Freeport Parkway and
Sandy Lake Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary
documents.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -C be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2016-1429
End of Consent Agenda
9. Consider approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, introduced Debbie Rollins,
Managing Director with Grant Thorton, who presented the CAFR to the City
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
10. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-1418, the budget for
the Fiscal Year October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, that this Agenda Item be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2016-1430
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
readopting, ratifying, republishing and extending Chapter 9 of the
Code of Ordinances, Article 9-17, Curfew Hours for Minors, for a
period of three (3) years; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Deputy Police Chief Chris Aulbaugh 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 Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
12. Consider approval of a professional services contract in the amount of
$325,600.00 with Pape -Dawson Engineers for the design of Plantation
Drive and Mossy Oaks Street; as budgeted in the quarter cent sales
tax fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
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documents.
Presentation: Jamie Brierton, CIP Coordinator, made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
13. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips reported on the CRDC Projects underway. The
Sandy Lake/Denton Tap Median Project, the Library, Park and Life Safety Park
are all making progress. There will be a 5th Tuesday Work Session on March
29th, where the Council will discuss the Hike and Bike Master Plan in more
detail, the Board and Commission Bylaws, options related to the Arts and
Theater Center and how it relates to parking in Old Town Coppell.
14. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Metrocrest Community Clinic - Councilmember Hill
B. Metrocrest Services - Councilmembers Hill and Franklin
C. Historical Society - Councilmember Long
Read and Filed
A. Councilmember Hill reported that the Metrocrest Community Clinic is doing
a fantastic job in the city. They finalized the agreement with Metrocrest Medical
Foundation to continue the DTAG Tattoo Removal Program. They also held
their 1st annual Women's Health Meeting. Finally, the Vital Signs 6 Program
screened 605 people for depression and determined 14% of those screened
were depressed.
B. Councilmember Hill also reported on Metrocrest Services. Food distribution
is up 37% over last year due to the increased food scarcity in the area. As
discussed in Work Session, transportation services have also increased 22%
since last year. They are partnering with Brookhaven and Northlake Colleges to
enhance their offerings to students. Finally, the annual Keyholder Breakfast
will be March 17th at the Marriott Quorum. This signature event raised over
$120,000 last year. Tickets are available online.
C. Councilmember Long reported on the Historical Society. He announced the
joint venture with the Wilson Elementary History Class, which is coordinating
the curriculum with Coppell history. The Historical Society is also coordinating
efforts with the Arts Council to develop a relationship with the Dallas Cowboys
Club. They would like to acquire a piece of art to commemorate the years the
Dallas Cowboys contributed to the community. Finally, the Historical Society
was appreciative of the City and the City Council for moving the Ihnfeldt House
to Heritage Park. They are seeking additional volunteers to assist with the
development of the house.
15. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Hunt announced the "Walk with the Mayor" will be held on February
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27th at 11am.Members of the City Council and Living Well in Coppell will meet
SIM at Moore Road and walk over to the new pedestrian bridge.
16. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Nothing to report.
At this time,Mayor Hunt recessed the Regular Session and reconvened into
Work Session at 8:25 p.m.Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 9:20 p.m.
and reconvened into the Regular Session.
Adjournmen
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