CM 2017-05-23City of Coppell, Texas
CFFELL
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
KAREN HUNT
Mayor
CLIFF LONG
Place 1
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES
Place 2
GARY RODEN
Place 4
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
WES MAYS
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;Gary Roden -,Marvin
Franklin -,Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
Absent 1 - Wes Mays
Also present were City Manager Mike Land, Deputy City Manager Mario Canizares,
Deputy City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, May
23, 2017 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 the Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
2. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Discussion regarding Mayor Pro Tem appointment.
B. Discussion regarding 20NEXT - Community Vision Process.
C. Discussion regarding the City Council agenda process.
D. Discussion regarding Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
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Regular Session (Open to the Public)
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 6:19 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session.
3. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Gary Cook with GracePoint Church gave the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Swearing in of Councilmembers for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Judge Terry Landwehr swore in Cliff Long as Councilmember Place 1, Nancy
Yingling as Councilmember Place 5 and Mark Hill as Councilmember Place 7.
At this time, the makeup of the City Council is as follows:
Karen Hunt, Mayor
Cliff Long, Place 1
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Place 2
Wes Mays, Place 3
Gary Roden, Place 4
Nancy Yingling, Place 5
Marvin Franklin, Place 6
Mark Hill, Place 7
6. Presentation and recognition of being 1st Place in the "Its Time Texas
Community Challenge - 2017" for the third consecutive year.
Sally McCurdy, Ed Guignon and members of the Living Well in Coppell
Committee presented the Mayor and the City Council with a trophy, state
proclamation and a check for winning 1st Place in the "Its Time Texas
Community Challenge - 2017" for the third consecutive year.
7. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt advised that no one signed up to speak.
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: May 9 and May 12, 2017.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved.
The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval to enter into a Project Specific Agreement (PSA)
with Dallas County for maintenance and improvements to Belt Line
Rd.; in the amount of $99,611.95; as budgeted in Infrastructure
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Maintenance Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved.
The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance of City of Coppell, Texas
approving a negotiated settlement between the ATMOS Cities
Steering Committee ("ACSC") and ATMOS ENERGY CORP., Mid -Tex
Division regarding the 2017 rate review mechanism filings; declaring
existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate
adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the
rates to be set by the settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and
in the public interest; requiring reconciliation and rate adjustments if
Federal income taxes change; terminating the Rate Review
Mechanism (RRM) Process for 2018 pending renegotiation of RRM
terms and conditions; requiring the company to reimburse ACSC's
reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was
passed in accordance with the requirement of the Texas Open
Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date;
requiring delivery of this ordinance to Atmos; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved.
The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2017-1473
D. Consider approval of amending the Code of Ordinances by amending
Chapter 9 "General Regulations", Article 9-1. "Animal Services", by
amending Section 9-1-1, Section 9-1-4-, Section 9-1-5, Section 9-1-7
and Section 9-1-10; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved.
The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2017-1474
End of Consent Agenda
9. 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 9-19, Youth Camp
Programs Standards of Care; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Sheri Belmont, Recreation Center Manager, made a presentation
to the City 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 Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2017-1475
10. Consider approval of a contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for
Professional Engineering Services associated with the Belt Line Road
Reconstruction project; in an amount not to exceed $1,226,000.00;
funded from the Capital Improvement Program funds; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign necessary documents.
Presentation: Kent Collins, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
presentation to the City Council.
A motion was made by Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an
unanimous vote.
11. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section 3.05
of the Home Rule Charter.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to nominate Councilmember Nancy Yingling as
the next Mayor Pro Tem as required by the Home Rule Charter. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
12. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land updated the City Council on the progress of Andy
Brown East. Grass continues to be rolled and trees planted. The target date
remains the 1st or 2nd week of June. Regarding future agendas, there will be a
Work Session on May 30th at 6pm. The agenda will include discussion on the
proposed Arts Center, general categories for the Citizen Summit on September
21st and Service Organizations, as it relates to requests. Council Committee
assignments will be made at the next Council meeting in June.
Mr. Land also announced that it was Deputy City Manager Mario Canizares' last
City Council meeting before reporting to the City of Denton. Mr. Land had
plenty of nice things to say about Mr. Canizares regarding his commitment and
service to the community and its organizations. He and his family will continue
to reside in Coppell.
13. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by Mayor Hunt on upcoming local events.
Kick -Off the summer with Movie in the Plaza on June 2 from 8-10pm. The
feature will be Pete's Dragon. Bring a blanket and chairs, pack some snacks
and join us on the plaza. Complimentary popcorn will be available courtesy of
Coppell Parks and Recreation. The movie begins at dark, around 8pm, and is
free!
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Summer Reading Kickoff is Saturday, June 3 from 1-3 pm. Let's Build a Better
World this summer at your library! Enjoy crafts, games, and more while you
sign up for Summer Reading!
Weekly summer programs for kids and teens start Monday, June 5.
Mondays: Crafts at 3 pm for grades K-5
Tuesday: STEAM at 3 pm for grades K-5
Wednesday: Special Performers at 3 pm for grades K-5
Thursday: Movies at 3 pm for grades K-5
Fridays: Teen Workshops at 2 pm for grades 6-12
Splish Splash Storytime
Fridays June 9 - August 11 at 11 am
(No Splish Splash Friday, July 7)
A special storytime at the pool! The CORE and the Cozby Library are
partnering again this summer to offer Splish Splash Storytime, in conjunction
with Tot Swim. Meet at the pool for stories, songs, splashing, and fun!
Storytime is free and will take place in the outdoor pool. Those who wish to
stay and swim can do so until 12:45 pm. If you would like to stay and swim
after 12:45 pm, you will need to have a CORE membership, punch pass, or pay
the regular day pass rate. For parents and children up to age 8.
14. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Mayor Hunt and
Councilmember Roden
B. Metrocrest Community Clinic - Councilmember Hill
C. Metrocrest Services - Councilmembers Franklin and Hill
A. Councilmember Gary Roden reported on the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition. Representing five counties, the Coalition has spent the last five
months focused on the Texas Legislature.
B. Councilmember Mark Hill reported that Metrocrest Community Clinic
screened over 1,200 patients for depression. They will also be adding a nurse
practioner to their team of staff.
C. Councilmember Hill also reminded the City Council that Metrocrest Services
will be conducting the Sack Hunger Program this summer. They feed over
1,700 school -aged kids between June and August. They are requesting
volunteers to assist.
Finally, Councilmember Roden, who represents Coppell at the Trinity River
Common Vision Program, announced they received the Texas Floodplain
Management Award for the concerted efforts of conservation made by cities
along the Trinity River.
15. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Councilmember Long announced that there will be a new event in Old Town
called Pioneer Day. It will be held on June 10th from 8am-noon and is
sponsored by the Old Town group with help from the Historical Society and the
Farmers Market. The event is free and will include a petting zoo, a blacksmith,
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seed spitting contest, bread and jam making, tubs and washers, dominoes and
more.
16. Necessary Action from Executive Session
There was no Executive Session held.
There beig n6 further business before the City Council, the meeting was
Adjourn d a Yi:15 p.m.
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