CM 2024-01-23255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, January 23, 2024
WES MAYS JOHN JUN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Jim Walker;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, and City
Secretary Ashley Owens. City Attorney Bob Hager attended the meeting remotely.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 23,
2024, 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 of agenda items.
B.Update regarding communications strategy and community
engagement.
C.Discussion of NTECC Building.
D.Update regarding Veterans Memorial project design.
E.Discussion of United States Conference of Mayors 92nd Winter
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Meeting.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 6:53 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.3.
Stephanie Syphus with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave the
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance4.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
5.Smart City Board Recommendations Presentation.
Smart City Board members Ramesh Premkumar and Nitin Vengurlekar gave a
presentation to City Council.
Citizens’ Appearance6.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Abdullah Oduro, 9707 Raven Lane, spoke in regards to a proposed ceasefire
resolution.
2) Ryan Polash, 810 Pebble Ridge Drive, spoke in regards to a proposed
ceasefire resolution.
3) Saja Saleh, 1400 Brushwood Drive, spoke in regards to a proposed ceasefire
resolution.
4) Mohammad Hamoud, 2321 Ash Leaf Lane, spoke in regards to a proposed
ceasefire resolution.
5) Omar K, Irving, TX, spoke in regards to a proposed ceasefire resolution.
6) Fadya Risheq, Irving, TX, spoke in regards to a proposed ceasefire
resolution.
7) Anum Hasan, 236 Leisure Lane, Coppell, spoke in regards to a proposed
ceasefire resolution.
8) Mohammad Saleh, 1400 Brushwood Drive, spoke in regards to a proposed
ceasefire resolution.
9) Hamza, 104 Ripplewood Cove, spoke in regards to a proposed ceasefire
resolution.
10) Hadil Shaat, 213 N Moore Road, spoke in regards to a proposed ceasefire
resolution.
Consent Agenda7.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: January 9, 2024.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval to purchase and install thirty-eight (38) APC Battery
Backup Systems from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc.; through HGAC
Buy Contract #PE-05-21; in the amount of $200,374.00; as provided for
in the General Fund, Assigned Fund Balance; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider approval of awarding Playground Solutions of Texas; for the
installation of vehicle shade structures in Police Department parking lot;
utilizing BuyBoard Contract #679-22; in the amount of $153,878.68; as
provided for in the ARPA Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of a Development Agreement between the City of
Coppell and COP Lovett 121 Logistics Park, LLC for the purchase of a
water line in an amount not to exceed $472,000 as provided for through
fee waivers and Water Sewer Retained Earnings Fund; and authorize the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
8.Consider approval of a Resolution ordering a General Municipal Election
to be held on May 4, 2024, for Mayor and City Council Places 2, 4, and 6;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute a Joint Election
Agreement with Dallas and Denton Counties.
Considerar la aprobación de una Resolución donde convoca una
Elección General para miembros del consejo de los Lugares 2, 4, y 6 y
para alcalde; para el sábado 4 de mayo del 2024; y autorizar al alcalde
para firmar y ejecutar un contrato de Elección Conjunta con los
condados de Dallas y Denton.
THEO ĐÂY RA QUYẾT ĐỊNH rằng cuộc tổng tuyển cử sẽ được tổ chức
vào ngày 4 tháng 5 năm 2024, tối, với mục đích bầu một thị trưởng, một
Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 2, một Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 4, một
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Ủy Viên Hội Đồng cho Vị Trí 6, với nhiệm kỳ ba năm. Ứng viên cho một vị
trí nhận được đa số trong tổng số phiếu bầu cho tất cả ứng viên cho vị trí
đó sẽ được chọn để đảm nhận nhiệm kỳ đó hoặc cho đến khi người kế
nhiệm của người đó được bầu hợp lệ và đủ tiêu chuẩn. Cuộc bầu cử sẽ
được tổ chức dưới hình thức Bầu Cử Chung do Quản Trị Viên Bầu Cử
của Quận Dallas và Denton quản lý, tương ứng, theo các điều khoản của
Bộ Luật Bầu Cử Texas và Thỏa Thuận Bầu Cử Chung với mỗi quận.
City Secretary Ashley Owens gave a presentation to City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Jim Walker, to approve the agenda item. The motion passed
by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2024-0123.1, 2024-0123.1SP, 2024-0123.1VT
9.Consider the cancellation of the March 12, 2024, City Council Meeting
due to the date falling during Spring Break.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that the March 12, 2024, City Council
meeting is cancelled due to the date falling during Spring Break. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
10.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following project updates:
The Duck Pond Park Improvements - This project remains at approximately
95% completion. Staff are working with the contractor on a few remaining
punch list items. The park is open to users. A ribbon-cutting ceremony has
been tentatively scheduled for April 2nd. More details to follow.
S. Belt Line – The contractor continues to work on subgrade, paving and traffic
signals between Hackberry and 635.
DART - Contractors are currently working on storm drain installation on the
Freeport Parkway crossing.
500 Southwestern (The Hangar, Art Annex) - Demolition is underway.
Woodhurst – The contractor has begun installation of the utilities.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.11.
For the upcoming May 4, 2024, Election, the filing period goes through Friday,
February 16, 2024. Visit the Election webpage for more information.
Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
12.
A.Report on Coppell Seniors - Mayor Pro Tem John Jun and
Councilmember Kevin Nevels
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B. Report on Coppel l Arts Center Foundation -Councilmember Jim
Walker
Read and Filed
13. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
State of the City Luncheon is February 15th at 11 :30 a .m . at the Coppell Arts
Center.
14. Necessary Action from Executive Session
15 . Adjournment
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There was no Executive Session .
There being no further business before this Council , the meeting adjourned at
8:37 p.m.
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