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Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, May 23, 2023
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER 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;Mark
Hill and Jim Walker
Present 8 -
Brianna Hinojosa-SmithAbsent1 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Kent Collins and Traci Leach, City Attorney
Robert Hager, City Secretary Ashley Owens, and Deputy City Secretary Sara Egan.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 23,
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 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.
2.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding an appointment to the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation (CRDC).
C.Discussion regarding Project Designation and Obligation of ARPA
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Funding.
Presented in Work Session.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 6:04 p.m for a break.
Reception 6:30 p.m. (Meeting Break)
Join the City of Coppell to honor Councilmember Cliff Long for his years of service to the
community in the Atrium at Town Center.
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays convened into the Regular Session at 7:55 p.m.
Invocation3.
Reverend Tom Palmer gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance4.
The Fire Department's Honor Guard presented the colors and led those present
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5.Swearing in of Councilmembers for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Judge Sandra White swore in Mark Hill as Councilmember Place 7, John Jun
as Councilmember Place 5, Don Carroll as Councilmember Place 3, and Jim
Walker as Councilmember Place 1.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
Wes Mays, Mayor
Jim Walker, Place 1
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Place 2
Don Carroll, Place 3
Kevin Nevels, Place 4
John Jun, Place 5
Biju Mathew, Place 6
Mark Hill, Place 7
Proclamations
6.Consider approval of a Proclamation designating May 23, 2023, as “Cliff
Long Appreciation Day,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Cliff Long. 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.
7.Consider approval of a Proclamation designating the week of May
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21-27, 2023, as “Emergency Medical Services Week”, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Chief Richardson and staff. A motion was made by Councilmember Don
Carroll, seconded by Councilmember John Jun, that this Agenda Item be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
8.Consider approval of a Proclamation designating the week of May
21-27, 2023, as “National Public Works Week”, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Director of Public Works Mike Garza and staff . A motion was made by
Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, that this
Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Presentations
9.Recognition of the Leadership Coppell Class of 2023.
The Graduates of Leadership Coppell Class of 2023 were recognized.
10.Presentation by New Tech High School Students - Water Sustainability
Project.
Presentation: New Tech High School learners Garitty Baird, Ebele Konwe ,and
Maya Mata presented to the City Council.
Citizens’ Appearance11.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Richard Jackson, 3739 Ridgeoak Way Farmers Branch, TX , commended
Police and Fire for their service.
2) Michelle Lafantain, 411 Rolling Hills Circle, spoke regarding veterans plaza.
3) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage Drive, spoke regarding football.
Consent Agenda12.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: May 9, 2023 and May 16, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember John Jun, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider accepting the resignation of James Walker from the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
A motion was made by Councilmember John Jun, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider award of Bid #Q-0523-01 and purchase of an Incident
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Management Freeway Blocker Truck for the Coppell Fire Department
from Royal Truck & Equipment Inc., in the amount of $129,795.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember John Jun, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of a contract to DH Pace; utilizing BuyBoard #657-21;
for the purchase and installation of roll up bay doors at Fire Stations No.1
and 2 in the amount of $143,107.47; as designated under American
Rescue Plan Act funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember John Jun, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval of a contract for professional engineering services
with Dunham Engineering, LLC.; to provide design services for
rehabilitation of two (2) water system ground storage tanks, in the amount
of $160,000.00; as provided for in the Retained Earnings of the Water
Sewer Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember John Jun, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
13.
Work Session Direction: Staff received direction to move forward with the
proposed plan of action to obligate all remaining unobligated ARPA funding,
effective May 23, 2023.
S. Belt Line - Construction is now focused on the median paving, pouring
sidewalks, trails, as well as installation of traffic signals and street lighting.
Coordination with City of Irving is in progress regarding traffic control for the
I-635 area.
The panel replacement on E. Sandy Lake is nearing completion, and they will
begin pavement repair on Moore Rd. in front of Austin Elementary once school
is out.
Moore Road Park Boardwalk - Construction continues for the Moore Road Park
Boardwalk. The contractor has been focusing on completing the sidewalk
paving on the western side of the trail and setting the beams and concrete
panels for the boardwalk. They are also continuing construction on the
drainage outfall structure. It is estimated that this project will be completed in
fall of 2023.
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The Duck Pond Park Project - Construction is estimated to be completed in late
fall of 2023. Resident notification letters were delivered on Monday, May 8th.
For safety purposes, the park will be closed with no public access for the
duration of the project.
Thweatt Park Pond Project - Construction is estimated to begin in the middle of
June. From now and until then, staff will continue to work with the contractor
to prepare the site for construction. Resident notification letters were delivered
on Monday, May 8th. It is estimated that this project will be completed fall of
2023. For safety purposes, the park will be closed with no public access for the
duration of the project.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.14.
Allies in Community is a program that builds relationships through common
ground, fosters a deep sense of belonging, and enhances residents’ active
engagement in the City of Coppell. Those interested in participating for Cohort
IV applications will be accepted through June 18th.
Join us for a special storytime with the Public Works Department at the library
tomorrow from 10:15-11 am! Attendees will have the opportunity to check out
Public Works equipment in the library parking lot after storytime.
Administrative offices will be closed for Memorial Day – Monday, May 29th.
This includes the Cozby Library and Community Commons, Senior and
Community Center at Grapevine Springs, Biodiversity Education Center,
Coppell Animal Services and Coppell Arts Center. The CORE will be open from
7 a.m. - 7 p.m., with the Outdoor Pool open from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wagon Wheel
Tennis Center will be open from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trash and recycling service
will run as regularly scheduled.
The City Council will meet in a Special Called Session on Tuesday, May 30th
at Town Center.
Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
15.
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
Reports provided by City Council members.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
16.
Councilmember Kevin Nevels stated the Coppell Chamber of Commerce is
accepting applications for the Leadership Coppell program for 2024.
Necessary Action from Executive Session17.
There was no Executive Session.
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18. Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council,the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Wes Mays, Mayor
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Sara Egan, Dep City Secretary
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