CM 2022-09-27255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
7:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, September 27, 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 Deputy City Secretary Sara Egan.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September
13, 2022 at 7:00 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 7:00 p.m.
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Update regarding Denton Central Appraisal District staffing.
All items were discussed in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:11 p.m and reconvened into
regular session at 7:30 p.m.
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Invocation 7:30 p.m.3.
Mayor Wes Mays gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance4.
Mayor Wes Mays and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Citizens’ Appearance5.
Mayor Wes asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation Drive, spoke in regards to curb and sidewalk
designs.
2) Dorothy Fischer, 400 Sandy Knoll Drive, spoke in favor of the City's support of
the Arts in the city.
Proclamations
6.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming "National Night Out" on
Tuesday, October 4, 2022; providing for City Council support and
endorsement of National Night Out festivities; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Officer Kelly Luther and staff.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
7.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of October as
“National Arts and Humanities Month”; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Managing Director of the Arts Center Ginene Delcioppo, staff, and
supporters.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Biju Mathew, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Consent Agenda8.
A.Consider approval of Minutes: September 13, 2022
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of two Ordinances amending Chapter 3 ‘City
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Departments’ Article 3-2 ‘Sewer Department’, by amending Section
3-3-2 ‘Sewer Rates (Monthly)’ by adding winter averaging; and amending
Chapter 3 “City Departments”, Article 3-3. “Water And Sewer
Regulations”, Section 3-3-2 “Payment of Bills” by amending Subsection
3-3-2(E), to authorize the City Manager or designee to consider
adjustment to a customer’s water bill following repair of a leak; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2022-1586
C.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a negotiated settlement
between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos
Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2022-0927.1
D.Consider approval of Consulting Contract renewal with Holmes Murphy
and Associates for employee benefits consulting, wellness services and
other related benefits programs in the amount of $105,000.00; as
budgeted in FY 22-23.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval of a renewal contract with Liberty Mutual for medical
group excess loss insurance in the amount of $386,265.00; as budgeted
in FY 22-23.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider approval a contract addendum for third party claims
administration services with UMR, INC. in the amount of $186,500.00; as
budgeted in FY 22-23.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G.Consider approval of renewal for fully insured organ transplant coverage
with Tokio Marine HCC in the amount of $71,012.00; as budgeted in FY
2022-2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
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Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
9.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas
amending Ordinance No. 2021-1563, the budget for Fiscal Year October
1, 2021, through September 30, 2022; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Kim Tiehen, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the City
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to approve this Agenda Item. The motion passed
by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2022-1587
City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas10.
Belt Line anticipate switching traffic at the end of October.
Intersection Improvements at Bethel School Road are expected to be
completed the week of the October 10th and SH 121 will be complete by the
end of October. There was an unexpected electric meter owned by NTTA that
is being resolved, but taking additional time.
Plantation is substantially complete.
The second ARPA tranche was received today in the amount of $5,141,912.90.
Construction is expected to begin soon on the Cricket Field located at Wagon
Wheel Field 6. Our contractor has given us an early November timeline to
break ground.
Mayor and Council Reports11.
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
Apply to serve on one of the City of Coppell’s Boards and Commissions! Learn
more about the open positions at coppelltx.gov/boards. Applications will be
open through October 7th.
The last day to register to vote in the November 8, 2022, election is Tuesday,
October 11. Visit coppelltx.gov/election for more information about the
upcoming election, check your status, and get registered to vote in your
county.
The City of Coppell will hold a special election to consider two propositions:
Whether or not to continue a one-fourth of one percent sales and use tax for
maintenance and repair of municipal streets for a 4-year period; and whether
or not to continue a one-fourth of one percent sales and use tax for crime
reduction programs for a 10-year period. Early Voting begins October 24th. Visit
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coppelltx.gov/election more information!
If you donated to the Halloween Costume Drive, bring your ticket to choose a
new costume. You must donate a costume in order to take one. Gently used
costumes can also be brought the day of the event on October 1st 2-3:00 p.m. at
the Cozby Library.
Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Art and Cultures is returning to Andrew Brown
Park East on Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This year’s daytime
event will feature a variety of activities, performances, and artisan vendors to
appeal to everyone! For tastes around the world, a diverse array of lunch
options will be available for purchase from food vendors.
Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
12.
A.Report on North Central Texas Council of Governments -
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
B.Report on North Texas Commission - Councilmember Brianna
Hinojosa-Smith
C.Report on Historical Society - Councilmember Cliff Long
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith stated there was nothing new to
report on North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith reported on North Texas Commission,
the recognition of former Mayor Karen Hunt, and legislative priorities of the
Commission.
Councilmember Cliff Long reported on Historical Society:
In addition to stocking the Minyard store in anticipation of its Grand
Re-opening and continuing work on converting Heritage Park to a registered
State of Texas Museum, Society members have been busy planning Pioneer
Day, their first day of celebration for the Fall holiday season. Pioneer Day will
be held Saturday, October 15th from 9 am to 1 pm in Heritage Park where
South Coppell Road intersects Bethel Road on the south side.
The day is designed to be a "walk through of Coppell's history." Entering
through the parking lot on S. Coppell Road, guests will view four phases of
early Coppell life and experience craft and skill activities related to each
phase. All ages can experience early activities, such as whittling, writing with
quill pens, making bead bracelets, helping make butter and bread, and
making scarecrow dolls for home gardens.
A big hit with the kids will be the live petting farm that accompanies the
farming theme! There will be wagon rides, free snow cones and computer
stations available for those interested in investigating their ancestry.
Another big hit is sure to be the Grand Re-opening of the Minyard Grocery
Store Museum & Gift Shop. Amazing vintage items will be for sale. Members of
the Minyard family and former Minyard employees will be present around 9:30
am Saturday morning for a formal ribbon cutting to be presided over by
Coppell's Mayor the Honorable Wes Mays.
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