CM 2017-08-22City of Coppell, Texas 255 Parkway Boulevard
F' M Coppell, Texas
COPPELL 75019-9478
Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:00 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT NANCY YINGLING
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Present 6 - Karen Hunt;Cliff Long;Wes Mays;Gary Roden;Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
Absent 2 - Brianna Hinojosa-Flores and Marvin Franklin
Also present were City Manager Mike Land, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City
Attorney Alexis Allen.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
August 22, 2017 at 6:00 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 Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
Discussion regarding property located south of E. Belt Line Road and
east of S. Belt Line Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
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3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:26 p.m. and convened into
the Work Session.
A. Discussion regarding state law concerning bicycle lanes and
signage.
B. Discussion regarding installation of network nodes and node support
poles in public right-of-way pursuant to Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 284.
C. Discussion regarding Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:26 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Gary Roden gave the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming September 2, 2017, as
"Autoimmune Disease Awareness Day," in the City of Coppell; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Erika Slater, Rowena Ignacio, Lindy Kinnan and Cole Kinnan. A motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, seconded by Councilmember Wes
Mays, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous
vote.
7. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of September
2017, as "Blood Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Coppell; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Alexis Meyers, a Coppell native and representative with the Leukemia
Lymphoma Society. A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays,
seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that this Agenda Item be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
8. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt advised that no one signed up to speak.
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9. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the Minutes: August 8, 2017.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval to purchase desktop computers and laptops from Dell
Marketing using State of Texas Department of Information Resources
inter local contract #DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $93,496.00 as
budgeted and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C. Consider approval to amend and extend an existing agreement with
Centuryl-ink Communications for Internet Services, in the amount of
$69,000 annually for an additional 3 years, as budgeted; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider approval of National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
Proposal #NIPA R150501 -TX -15162 to TDlndustries for replacement of
the existing HVAC equipment at the Animal Services Center; in the total
amount of $71,400.00; as identified in the Five -Year Plan; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E. Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the
North Central Texas Council of Governments and the City of Coppell for
Implementation of the Regional Traffic Signal Retiming Program; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F. Consider approval for an amendment to the contract with Tyler
Technologies for the replacement of the City's current Time and
Attendance software with Executime (ATICC Project, a sub project of the
PIER Project) for the total amount of $48,650 and authorizing the City
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Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G. Consider approval of an agreement renewal between the City of Coppell
and SPAN, Inc., for the provision of transit services for Senior Citizens
and Citizens with Disabilities; in an amount not to exceed $16,000;
subject to the adoption of the FY 2017-18 budget; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment and consider approval of the proposed
2017-18 budget for the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to
speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2017-18 tax rate of
$0.579500.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council. The next Public Hearing opportunity will be on August 29, 2017 at
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak:
1) Davin Berstein, 228 Hollywood, declined.
2) Ron Hansen, 478 Harris, appreciated the openness and candor of
information, but sees the tax rate as an increase and believes we should work
towards efficiencies and decreasing the tax rate.
3) Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Ln., appreciates the Public Hearing, but requests
another review of the budget to seek ways to decrease the budget and tax rate
further.
4) Bennett Ratliff, 116 Sand Point Ct., thanked the City Council for reducing the
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tax rate on their own without the pressure of the State Legislature and
recognizes the efforts involved in the process.
This concluded the speakers who signed up to speak on this item. The next
Public Hearing will be held on August 29, 2017.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2017-18 Municipal
Budget.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak:
1) Sunil King, 402 Saddle Tree, thanked the City Council for their work. Mr.
King has some questions:
a) What funds are set aside for deicing and sanding of roads?
b) Is there a priority of street repairs?
c) Who is responsible for clearing IH -635 when traffic jams occur?
2) Davin Bernstein, 228 Hollywood, is generally supportive of the budget. His
Mayor Hunt closed the Public Hearing.
13. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2016-1446, the budget for
the Fiscal year October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nancy Yingling, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: ORD 2017-1478
14. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by
amending Chapter 6, "Business Regulations", Article 6-14, "Certain Uses
of the Public Right -of -Way", to Provide Regulations Consistent with the
State Law Related to the Installation of Network Nodes in Public
Right -of -Way by Network Providers; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Kent Collins, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
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concern lies around the City having a single document that reflects project
priorities throughout the year. He finds it difficult to locate line item
explanations for budget amendments.
3) Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Ln., would like the City Council to make
government more lean and efficient, to provide more services for less money,
and to provide more value for less cost, thus resulting in a lower tax rate.
Mayor Hunt closed the Public Hearing.
13. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2016-1446, the budget for
the Fiscal year October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nancy Yingling, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: ORD 2017-1478
14. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by
amending Chapter 6, "Business Regulations", Article 6-14, "Certain Uses
of the Public Right -of -Way", to Provide Regulations Consistent with the
State Law Related to the Installation of Network Nodes in Public
Right -of -Way by Network Providers; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Kent Collins, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
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presentation to the City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: ORD 2017-1479
15. Consider approval of an ordinance adopting the City of Coppell Design
Manual for the Installation of Nodes and Node Support Poles in the City
Rights -of -Way, Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 284,
and designating districts for the installation of network nodes and node
support poles; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Kent Collins, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
presentation to the City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: ORD 2017-1480
16. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3
as amended, amending the Master Fee Schedule for Cell Antenna
Installation/use Fees, Electrical License Fees, and Plumbing License
Fees, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Kent Collins, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
presentation to the City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2017-0822.1
17. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land announced the following meetings and events: August
29th will be the next Public Hearing for the tax rate in the Council Chambers at
6p.m. followed by a Work Session in the 2nd Floor Conference Room;
September 6th will be a joint meeting with the City Council, Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Economic Development Committee at the Library;
September 9th is the Opening Ceremony for Andy Brown Park West at 9 a.m.
followed by Music in the Plaza later that evening with Me and My Monkey; and
finally, the Patriot Day Ceremony will be held on September 11th at 8:30 a.m.
at Town Center. Mr. Land also reported the first case of West Nile Virus was
announced for Coppell. The area will be sprayed accordingly.
18. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember Roden
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B. Metrocrest Communty Clinic - Councilmember Hill
C. Metrocrest Services - Councilmembers Mays and Franklin
A. Councilmember Roden reported that the DRMC focused on the State
Legislature lately and felt fairly successful in not losing transportation funding.
B. Councilmember Hill reported Metrocrest Community Clinic was the #1 clinic
out of 13 clinics in UT Southwestern's partnership to have the highest
percentage of diagnosed patients with depression report a status of remission.
This was a 47% increase in an area typically around the 25th percentile. MCC
also provided 70 patients with vision exams and conducted four heart healthy
fairs.
C. Councilmember Mays announced that September 14th is North Texas Giving
Day. Metrocrest Services will be benefitting from online donations and asks for
everyone's support. September 16th is the Metrocrest Fight Hunger Walk.
September 20th is the Whole Foods Giving Day where 5% of proceeds will
benefit Metrocrest Services. Finally, October 16th is the annual Seasons of
Service Luncheon where Coppell's own, Becky and Bennett Ratliff, Co -Chairs,
will speak about the Power of Volunteerism.
19. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Hunt announced the 31st Annual Grapevine Grapefest will be held
September 14-17. The Coppell City Council has been invited to participate in
the Grape Stomp on September 16th at 11 a.m. Costumes are welcome. Also,
the National Night Out Golf Tournament was held on August 18th at the
Grapevine Cowboys Golf Course. National Night Out will be held on October
3rd.
ing no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
A at 9:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
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hristel Pettinos, eity Secretary
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