CM 2022-08-23255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, August 23, 2022
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;John
Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 8 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Vicki Chiavetta and Traci Leach, City Attorney
Robert Hager and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 23,
2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Call to Order1.
Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Coppell Independent School District presentation regarding district
demographics and future planning.
C.Discussion regarding the workforce transit.
D.Discussion regarding the draft Memorial Policy.
E.Discussion regarding Work Plan for FY22-23.
Presented in Work Session
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Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays recessed the Work Session at 6:43 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.3.
Councilmember Don Carroll gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance4.
Mayor Wes Mays and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Presentations
5.Annual report by SPAN, Inc.
Diane Beck, Mobility Manager with SPAN, Inc., gave a presentation to City
Council.
6.Presentation and Update by the Coppell Arts Center Foundation.
Greg Goyne, President of the Coppell Arts Center Foundation, gave a
presentation to City Council.
Citizens’ Appearance7.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Jennifer Martinez, 120 S Denton Tap Road, Suite #310, Coppell, TX 75019,
spoke in regards to the Business Support Program grants and requested that
City Council extend the eligibility requirements.
Consent Agenda8.
A.Consider approval of Minutes: August 9, 2022
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lewisville;
for the installation and maintenance of median street lights on Denton
Tap Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement renewal between the City
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of Coppell and Coppell Independent School District for School Resource
Officer (SRO) protection services for the school year 2022-2023; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Grapevine
to provide detention services for all detainees of the City of Coppell
Police Department in an amount not to exceed $121,808.00; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement renewal between the City
of Coppell and SPAN, Inc., for the provision of transit services for older
persons, persons with disabilities, veterans, and the general public; as
provided for by the CARES Act funding as dispensed through SPAN,
Inc., authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A-E be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment on the proposed 2022-23 Budget for the
Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
Presentation: Kim Tiehen, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the City
Council regarding the Crime Control and Prevention District Budget.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to close the Public Hearing. The motion passed
by an unanimous vote.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2022-23 Municipal
Budget.
Presentation: Kim Tiehen, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the City
Council regarding the Municipal Budget.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to continue the Public Hearing to the
September 13, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion passed by an
unanimous vote.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2022-23 tax rate of
$0.518731.
Presentation: Kim Tiehen, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the City
Council regarding the proposed tax rate.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to continue the Public Hearing to the September
13, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas12.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following project updates
Belt Line - McMahon Contracting plans to start shutting down the north half of
Airline and directing the traffic one way westbound. McMahon plans to have
the traffic control up and concrete removal starting on Thursday, August 25th.
Panel Replacement Project - Mockingbird complete, Falcon complete, working
on Dividend, Moore/Sandy Lake open for school, will start small areas that
won’t impact school traffic next week.
E. Bethel Bridge (Creekview) - expected to start in September will
communicate with residents and homeowners association on traffic control
and schedule prior.
Village Parkway Pump Station Standby Generator – Contractor has mobilized
to install the new switch gear to accommodate the larger permanent
generator. Permanent generator is back ordered and is expected to be
delivered in February of 2023.
Intersection Improvement project – poles at Bethel School Road are now gone,
pavement should commence once rain stops.
City Council will hold a 5th Tuesday Work Session on August 30, 2022, at 6 p.m.
The Work Session will be held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of Town
Center, 255 E Parkway Blvd.
Mayor and Council Reports13.
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce hosted a New Teacher Lunch and Expo for
all new teachers working at Coppell ISD (CISD). There are approximately 260
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new teachers at CISD.
Head out to Andrew Brown Park East for Andy Brown Eats! Stop by on
Thursday, August 25th between 5:30pm - 7:30pm and grab a quick dinner from
a local food truck to take home with you, or enjoy a meal in the park!
Come and see one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake’s
mind-blowing illusions dazzle and entertain millions across. You can purchase
tickets online from the Coppell Arts Center for show on August 28th.
Join guest instructor Sheela Singla for an introduction to mindfulness and
mindfulness meditation practice at the Cozby Library August 28th from
2:00pm-3:30pm. Sheela is currently in training with UCLA Mindful Awareness
Research Center to become a certified mindfulness teacher. This session is
open to adults age 18 and up. Registration is not required.
Register to take a free CPR-AED Class at Life Safety Park on September 8th.
Class registration and details are available online.
Performing at the Coppell Art Center September 9th, the members of Damn
Tall Buildings blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and vintage swing
to create a captivating, high-energy sound. Tickets are available for purchase.
Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
14.
A.Report on Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember Don
Carroll
B.Report on Woven Health Clinic - Councilmember Mark Hill
C.Report on Metrocrest Services - Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew
Councilmember Don Carroll reported on guest speakers that have recently
attended the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition's meetings. Councilmember
Carroll also reminded the audience that transportation is key to keep up with
growth, especially in North Texas.
Councilmember Mark Hill did not receive an update from the Woven Health
Clinic by the time of the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew gave statistics relative to Coppell from Metrocrest
Services.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
15.
Councilmember Don Carroll announced that in September, in conjunction with
Hunger Action Month (HAM), the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will hold a
peanut butter drive.
Peanut Butter, along with other nut butters, is kid-friendly, nutritious, and high
in protein. It's also a food that might be considered expensive, therefore not
being a popular donated item. NFTB's goal is to collect 500,000 pounds/dollars
of peanut butter to help feed hungry children and families. Coppell citizens are
encouraged to donate physical peanut butter as well as virtual peanut butter
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(dollars!). Please visit nt fb.org/peanutbutterdrive to find out how you can
donate!
16.Necessary Action from Executive Session
17.Adjournment
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There was no Executive Session.
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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