AG 2000-04-25NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
APRIL 25, 2000
CANDY SHEEHAN,
Mayor
GREG GARCIA,
JAYNE PETERS,
PAT KEENAN,
MARSHA TUNNELL,
Mayor Pro Tem
Place 4
Place I DOUG STOVER, Place 5
Place 2 LARRY WHEELER, Place 6
Place 3 BILL YORK, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Work Session
Regular Session
5:30 p.m. Aquatic Center/1st FI. Conf. Room(Open to the Public)
7:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet
in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. for Work
Session, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center,
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551,071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting
may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking
confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM #
ITEM DESCRIPTION
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to order.
(Open to the Public)
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
B.
C.
D.
Tour of Aquatic/Recreation Center.
Discussion regarding Emergency Preparedness.
Tree Ordinance Update.
Review Draft Ordinance regarding the blowing of
whistles.
Discussion regarding City Council Retreat.
train sirens and
Discussion regarding Establishing a Community Foundation.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Presentation of scholarships by the Community Credit Union.
Presentation of Coppell Police Department Meritorious Conduct Award to
Officer Curtis Shelton; Police Commendation Award to Senior Dispatcher
Patsy Smith; and Police Commendation Award to Corporal Tony Pletcher
by Mayor Candy Sheehan.
7. PROCLAMATIONS:
Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming May 15, 2000 as
"Peace Officers' Memorial Day", providing City Council support and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a Proclamation recognizing the Coppell
Amateur Radio Operators (RACES) for their significant contributions
to and vital roles in the City of Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Consider a proclamation commending the Coppell Community
Garden on winning of an Honorable Mention award from the
Volunteer Center of Dallas County, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming Wednesday, May 3,
2000 as "Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Reading Together, USA 2000
Celebration Day" in the City of Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming Wednesday, April 26 as
"National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day," and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of May 1-7 as
"Municipal Clerks' Week," and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
8. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Parks and Recreation Board.
9. Overview of Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association by Tom Sawyer.
10. Presentation by the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha' 'Is of Coppel l, Texas.
11. Citizen's Appearances.
12. Consider approval of minutes: April 11, 2000.
13.
Consider and approval of a joint use agreement between the City of
Coppell and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas providing for a parking lot and
park improvements to the Diocese property and funding of improvements
utilizing a combination of Park Development Fees and future Park Bonds,
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
14.
Overview presentation of the City of Coppell's Emergency Management
Plan. Included within this presentation will be roles and responsibilities of
Elected Officials and various City departments.
15. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
16.
City Manager's Report.
A. Update on Wagon Wheel and MacArthur Parks.
B. New Chairperson for Metroplex Mayor's Association.
C. TNRCC Update Regarding Water Resources and Air Quality.
D. Update on City tag line.
17.
Mayor
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
and Council Reports.
Coppell Youth Leadership Graduation requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Distinguished Art Series at the Coppell Arts Center requested by
Mayor Sheehan.
Easter Egg Hunt requested by Mayor Sheehan and Councilmember
York.
Arbor Day requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Coppell Substance Abuse Commission requested by Mayor Sheehan.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
Community Youth Walk for Wise Choices requested by Mayor
Sheehan.
Donation from Assistance League of Coppell to Coppell Police
Department requested by Mayor Sheehan.
EMS/Safety Fair requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Technology Improvements in Council Chambers requested by Mayor
Sheehan.
Victims' Candlelight Vigil requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Earth Day/Trash-off Day requested by Councilmember York.
Community Credit Union Scholarships requested by Councilmember
York.
High School Athletic Programs requested by Councilmember York.
Republican Candidate Forum requested by Councilmember York.
18. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the
City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this day of ,
2000, at
Libby Ball, City Secretary
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE
AT THE WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY OR THE CITY
SECRETARY DEPARTMENT AT TOWN CENTER.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. 95724
Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in
the City of Coppell is illegal.
Es ilegal Ilevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, 0 en cualquier
junta oficial de politica en la ciudad de Coppell.
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