CM 2023-02-28255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, February 28, 2023
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;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;John Jun;Biju Mathew and
Mark Hill
Present 7 -
Brianna Hinojosa-SmithAbsent1 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and Kent Collins, City Attorney
Robert Hager and City Deputy Secretary Sara Egan.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February
28, 2023 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 Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
To deliberate the process for appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee: City Manager
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Discussed under Executive Session.
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room3.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:23 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Receive a legislative update.
C.FOARD Task Force presentation regarding the village concept.
Presented in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:33 p.m. and reconvened into
the Regular Session at 7:41 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Beth Kellner with the First United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens’ Appearance6.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation Drive, spoke in regards to curbs and
sidewalks.
Consent7.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: January 24, 2023, and February 14,
2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Sekhar Katkam from
the Library Advisory Board and appointing alternate member, Carly
Brenner, to a regular member for the remainder of the unexpired term;
and appointing Sandra Johnson to an alternate member to fill the
unexpired term.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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C.Consider approval to enter a contract with McMahon Contracting, L.P.;
for the reconstruction of Thweatt Park Pond; in the amount of
$414,041.62; as provided for in the CRDC and DUD funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents after
approval by the City Attorney.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of an agreement between the City of Coppell and the
Coppell Arts Center Foundation for a study to be completed by the
DeVos Institute of Arts Management, in the amount of $65,000.00 plus
reasonable travel expenses not to exceed $4,000.00, funded by the
Coppell Arts Center Foundation and the general fund budget; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
8.Consider acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that this item be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas9.
City Manager gave the following project updates:
The Moore Road Boardwalk project is underway. A portion of the trail between
the Andy Brown East Pond and Moore Road Pond is currently closed for site
preparation. Magnolia fisheries will begin dewatering the pond and relocating
fish tomorrow.
On South Belt Line, concrete continues to be poured.
Mayor and Council Reports10.
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
Join the Coppell Police Department for coffee and conversation from 8:30 -
10:30 am on Saturday, March 4th at Ecclesia Bakery and Brunch, 804 S
MacArthur Boulevard.
Jeri Harwell with Republic Services will provide answers and discuss the most
recent news of the industry. Come with all your recycling questions from 2-3
pm at the Crozby Library this Saturday.
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Theatre Coppell Presents:The Odd Couple,March 3-5,at Wheelice Wilson,Jr.
Theatre;tickets are on sale now.
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in
this fantastical new interactive show for all the family: Dragons and Mythical
Beasts at the Main Hall at the Coppell Art Center on March 4th;tickets are on
sale now.
11. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
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 Tern Biju Mathew
D. Report on Historical Society- Councilmember Cliff Long
Reports provided by City Council members.
12. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Wes Mays announced the addition of Police Officer Sutton to the City of
Coppell Police Department.
13. Necessary Action from Executive Session
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
14. Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council,the meeting was
adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Wes Mays, Mayor
Attest:
Sara Egan, Depu City Secretary
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