CM 2023-04-25255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, April 25, 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;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;John
Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 8 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and Kent Collins, City Attorney
Robert Hager, and Deputy City Secretary Sara Egan.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 26,
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 Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during the Work Session, but will be heard during
the Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
3.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed Veterans
Memorial in Coppell.
C.Receive a legislative update.
Presented in Work Session.
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Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:00 p.m. and convened into
the Executive Session at 7:03 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters
To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City
Manager
Discussed under Executive Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays recessed the Executive Session at 7:33 p.m. and convened
into the Regular Session at 7:38 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Mr. Steve Allen with First United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays and the City Council led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Proclamations
6.Consider approval of a Proclamation celebrating the month of May as
“Pickleball Month”, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to members of the Pickleball community.
A motion was made by Councilmember 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 designating the week of April
23-29, 2023, as “National Library Week”; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to members of the Library.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember John Jun, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Citizens’ Appearance8.
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Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Phil LaBerge, 858 Dalmalley, spoke in regards to veterans memorial.
2) Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation, spoke in regards to sidewalks and curbs.
3) Sue McCarthy, 456 Woodway, spoke in regards to veterans memorial and
smart cities.
4) John Benton, 830 Applecross Court, spoke in regards to veterans memorial.
Presentations
9.Presentation regarding ADA curb ramp design; and seeking City Council
direction.
Presentation: Kori Allen, ADA and Capital Programs Coordinator, made a
presentation to the City Council.
Ross Thomas with Accessology stated they have been involved with the
transition plan for sidewalk and intersections for the City. Mr. Thomas
explained the Department of Justice recommends directional curb ramps
because for a number of years individuals in chairs lacked the upper body
strength to avoid traffic in diagonal curb direction. Directional curb ramps also
direct the visually impaired.
City Council discussed options.
Consent Agenda10.
A.Consider approval of Minutes: April 11, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of awarding a contract with Custard Construction for
the general maintenance and repairs to Fire Station #3 under TIPS
contract #211001; in the amount of $74,909.72; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider approval to enter a professional engineering services contract
with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to provide design services for rehabilitation
of 4,287 linear feet of sewer main in the amount of $530,000.00; as
provided for in the 2018 Bond Issue; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval to enter a professional engineering services contract
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with Walter P Moore to provide design services for a portion of
Woodridge Channel bank stabilization; in the amount of $101,900.00; as
budgeted in the Drainage Utility District fund; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A-D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
11.CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances by
repealing and replacing Chapter 15 “Other Codes Adopted”, Article 15-2
“National Electrical Code”, to adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code
with local amendments; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Stephen Schubert, Chief Building Official, made a presentation
to the City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays continued the Public Hearing and stated that no one had
signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Agenda Item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2023-1594
12.Consider approval of an award of a professional services contract to
Landscape Professionals of Texas, for median maintenance services, in
the amount not to exceed $275,000, as provided for in the General Fund;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: David Ellison, Parks Operations Manager, made a presentation to
the City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session.
13.
Work Session Direction: Council provided direction to re-convene the Focus
Group to explore alternative locations, a design contest, and program
components for the Veterans Memorial Project. Staff will continue the
discussion with the Council at the upcoming Council retreat. The schedule for
the official unveiling was delayed from the initial date of Veteran’s Day 2023.
Winter-averaging: Cycle 2 bills with winter-averaging were mailed last week.
Cycle 1 bills will go out on May 1 or 2 since April 30 falls on the weekend.
Once Cycle 1 bills are mailed, all residential customers will have received
their first bill reflecting the winter-averaging billing method for sewer. No calls
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regarding the new billing method have been received from Cycle 2 customers
as of Monday, April 24.
Moore Road Boardwalk: We are still on schedule and the contractor has
drilled over half of the piers that will support the boardwalk.
S. Belt Line is finishing up the last stamped concrete on phase 2 and anticipate
opening to traffic on both sides the second week in May. They will begin phase
3 from Hackberry to 635 in the coming weeks.
Panel replacement on E. Sandy Lake is ongoing.
The Duck Pond Park Improvements: Construction is expected to begin mid-May
and is estimated to take 8 months to complete.
Thweatt Park Improvements: Construction is expected to begin in mid-June.
As a safety precaution, the park will be closed during the duration of the
project. Updates regarding park closure dates will be posted to City social
media outlets as they become available. The estimated completion date for
this project is mid-fall.
GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation award for October 1, 2022 Budget.
This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Its
attainment represents a significant achievement by our organization.
The City of Coppell is hosting two fellows through ICMA. They are part of the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellows
Program (PFP). This program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department,
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and Institute Partners such as
ICMA. The program brings emerging leaders to the United States for intensive
fellowships designed to broaden their professional expertise. Please welcome,
Jeffrey Manalo from the Philippines and Kimp Yustisiana from Indonesia.
Mayor and City Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.14.
Today is the last day to apply for the Texas Power Switch program. The
program assist citizens to find the lowest utility cost, registration is available
online.
Early voting in the May 6 Joint Election has begun and runs through Tuesday,
May 2, 2023. Election Day is May 6th, please check out coppelltx.gov/election
for times and locations.
The Cozby Library will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, April 29th from
2 to 4 pm. Local organizations from the DFW Metroplex will be there looking
for volunteers of all ages to help you find ways to give back to your
community.
Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
15.
A.Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD -
Councilmember Mark Hill
B.Report on Coppell ISD - Councilmember Kevin Nevels
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C. Report on Coppell Seniors - Councilmember John Jun
Reports provided by City Council members.
16. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
Mayor Wes Mays recessed the Regular Session at 9:25 p.m.and reconvened
into the Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City
Manager
Continued discussion under Executive Session.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 10:15 p.m.and
reconvened into the Regular Session at 10:20 p.m.
17. Necessary Action from Executive Session
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels,seconded by
Councilmember Long to renew the contract of the City Manager,Mike Land,
and provide a base salary increase for COLA and merit in the amount of 3%
and, pay the City Manager's TMRS contribution of 7%;and,authorize the Mayor
to execute the appropriate contract amendment.
18. Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council,the meeting was
adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
Wes Mays, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sara Egan, Deputy ity Secretary
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