CM 2000-04-25MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 2000
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember (late arrival)
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Pat Keenan was absent. Also present were City Manager Jim
Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tour of Aquatic/Recreation Center.
Discussion regarding Emergency Preparedness.
Tree Ordinance Update.
Review Draft Ordinance regarding the blowing of train
sirens and whistles.
Discussion regarding City Council Retreat.
Discussion regarding Establishing a
Foundation.
Discussion of Allenda Items.
Community
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Councilmember Garcia arrived at the start of the regular session.
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3. Invocation.
The Reverend Wayne MacDonald of Metrocrest Community Church led those
present in the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Presentation of scholarships by the Community Credit Union.
Presentation:
Matt Hall of Community Credit Union presented scholarships to James
Borowy and Vera Makarov.
Presentation of Coppell Police Department Meritorious
Conduct Award to Officer Curtis Shelton; Police
Commendation Award to Senior Dispatcher Patsy Smith; and
Police Commendation Award to Corporal Tony Pletcher by
Mayor Candy Sheehan.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan and Police Chief Roy Osborne presented awards to Patsy
Smith, Tony Pletcher and Curtis Shelton.
7. PROCLAMATIONS:
Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming May 15,
2000 as "Peace Officers' Memorial Day", providing City
Council support and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a Proclamation recognizing the
Coppell Amateur Radio Operators (RACES) for their
significant contributions to and vital roles in the City of
Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consider a proclamation commending the Coppell
Community Garden on winning of an Honorable Mention
award from the Volunteer Center of Dallas County, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming Wednesday,
May 3, 2000 as "Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Reading
Together, USA 2000 Celebration Day" in the City of
Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming Wednesday,
April 26 as "National Secretary's/Office Professional's
Day," and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of
May 1-7 as "Municipal Clerks' Week," and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Lori Walker, Victim's Assistance Coordinator and Chief
Roy Osborne. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a
Proclamation naming May 15, 2000 as Peace Officers' Memorial
Day. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Don Thomas and Fire Chief Bob Kruse. Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation recognizing the
Coppell Amateur Radio Operators (RACES) for their significant
contributions to and vital roles in the City of Coppell.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record. Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation commending the
Coppell Community Garden on winning an Honorable Mention
award from the Volunteer Center of Dallas County.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
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Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Rachel Goldstein. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to
approve a Proclamation naming Wednesday, May 3, 2000 as
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Reading Together, USA 2000
Celebration Day. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting
in favor of the motion.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Allana Lamberth. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to
approve a Proclamation naming Wednesday, April 26, 2000 as
National Secretary's/Office Professional's Day. Councilmember
Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Libby Ball, City Secretary. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
moved to approve a Proclamation naming the week of May 1 - 7,
2000 as Municipal Clerks' Week. Councilmember Garcia seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Board.
Presentation:
Diana Raines, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation
Board's quarterly presentation to the Council.
Quarterly presentation to Council by the Parks
Recreation
Board, made the
Overview of Citizen Police Academy Alumni
Tom Sawyer.
Presentation:
Tom Sawyer made a presentation to the Council.
Association by
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10. Presentation by the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha' Is of
Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Kevin Rafraf made a presentation to the Council.
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11.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
12. Consider approval of minutes: April 11, 2000.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve the minutes of the April 11,
2000 meeting. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider and approval of a joint use agreement between the
City of Coppell and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas providing
for a parking lot and park improvements to the Diocese
property and funding of improvements utilizing a combination
of Park Development Fees and future Park Bonds, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a joint use agreement between
the City of Coppell and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas providing for a
parking lot and park improvements to the Diocese property and funding
of improvements utilizing a combination of Park Development Fees and
future Park Bonds, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
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14.
Overview presentation of the City of Coppell's Emergency
Management Plan. Included within this presentation will be
roles and responsibilities of Elected Officials and various City
departments.
Bob Kruse, Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
15.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
16.
City Manager's Report.
A.
B.
C.
Update on Wagon Wheel and MacArthur Parks.
New Chairperson for Metroplex Mayor's Association.
TNRCC Update Regarding Water Resources and
Quality.
Update on City tag line.
Air
Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council on the progress on
Wagon Wheel and MacArthur Parks.
Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that Candy Sheehan, Mayor is
the new Chairperson for the Metroplex Mayor's Association.
Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council regarding the TNRCC
meeting he attended on Water Resources and Air Quality.
D. Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council on City tag line progress.
17.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Coppell Youth Leadership Graduation requested by Mayor
Sheehan.
B. Distinguished Art Series at the
requested by Mayor Sheehan.
C. Easter Egg Hunt requested by
Councilmember York.
D. Arbor Day requested by Mayor Sheehan.
E. Coppell Substance Abuse Commission requested by Mayor
Sheehan.
Coppell Arts Center
Mayor Sheehan and
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Community Youth Walk for Wise Choices requested by
Mayor Sheehan.
Donation from Assistance League of Coppell to Coppell
Police Department requested by Mayor Sheehan.
EMS/Safety Fair requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Technology Improvements in Council Chambers
requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Victims' Candlelight Vigil requested by Mayor Sheehan.
Earth Day/Trash-off Day requested by Councilmember
York.
Community Credit Union Scholarships requested by
Councilmember York.
High School Athletic Scholarships requested by
Councilmember York.
Republican Candidate Forum requested by
Councilmember York.
A. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Coppell Youth Leadership
Graduation.
Mayor Sheehan commented on the Distinguished Art Series that
was held at the Coppell Arts Center.
Mayor Sheehan and Councilmember York reported on the success
of the Easter Egg Hunt held at Andy Brown East Park.
Mayor Sheehan invited everyone to attend the Arbor Day festivities,
which will be held at Town Center Friday, April 28, 2000.
Mayor Sheehan invited everyone to attend the Coppell Substance
Abuse Commission meeting Monday, May 1st at the Justice Center.
Mayor Sheehan invited everyone to participate in the Community
Youth Walk for Wise Choices that will be held May 4th 7:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m. at Andy Brown East Park.
Mayor Sheehan invited everyone to attend the presentation of the
Assistance League of Coppell donation of three passive alcohol
analyzers to the Coppell Police Department. This presentation will
be held during the Community Youth Walk for Wise Choices.
Mayor Sheehan invited everyone to attend the EMS/Safety Fair
that will be held on May 21st at the Town Center Fire Station.
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I. Mayor Sheehan stated that she is glad to see the City is moving
forward on the Technology Improvements to be made in the
Council Chambers.
J. Mayor Sheehan reported on the success of the recent Victim's
Candlelight Vigil.
K. Councilmember York reported on the success of the Earth
Day/Trash-off Day.
L. Councilmember York commented on the Community Credit Union
scholarships and the outstanding students that attend Coppell
schools.
M. Councilmember York reported on the status of the High School
Athletic Programs and the outstanding year they are having.
N. Councilmember York thanked the Republic Club for hosting the
Republican Candidate Forum and encouraged everyone to vote.
18. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item. --
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned. ~7
Candy"Sh~ehan, Mayor
Li by sa,eci-ty ecretary
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