CM 2024-03-26255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, March 26, 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, City Attorney
Bob Hager, and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 26,
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 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.
A.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City
Manager.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
B.Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Bethel
Road and east of Freeport Parkway.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
C.Consultation with City Attorney regarding contract negotiations with
municipal solid waste disposal provider.
Discussed under Executive Session
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith left during Executive Session at 6:20
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.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 7:23 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:39 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:43 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Elder Bennion with Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gave the
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamations
6.Presentation of a Proclamation designating April 13, 2024, as
“Assistance League of Coppell Day”.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Bobbie King and representatives from the Assistance League of
Coppell.
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Presentations
7.Presentation of award from Salvation Army to Mayor and City Council.
Lieutenant Cody Johns of Salvation Army presented the award to Mayor and
City Council.
Citizens’ Appearance8.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Lynn Pence, 717 S. Coppell Rd., spoke in regards to issues with parking in
Old Town.
2) Pam Montgomery-Fitz, 454 Houston St., spoke in regards to issues with
parking in Old Town.
3) Michele Brianhurst, 454 Houston St., spoke in regards to issues with parking
in Old Town.
4) Scharlene Gandet, 529 Houston St., spoke in regards to issues with parking
in Old Town.
Consent Agenda9.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: February 27, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of award for Bid #Q-0224-01 to J.B. & Co. LLC for
the construction of the Magnolia Park Trail Project, in the amount of
$1,537,705.00 as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider approval to award TIPS Contract #2310402, to Next Gen
Construction; for repair and recoating of the flat roof at the Grapevine
Springs Community Center; in the amount of $75,000.00; as budgeted in
the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF); and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Item C was considered separate from Consent Agenda. Facilities Manager
Steve Shore was present to answer any questions of City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Item C be approved. The
motion failed by the following vote (2-4):
Aye: Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember Kevin Nevels
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Nay: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Jim Walker, Councilmember
Biju Mathew, Councilmember Mark Hill
D.Consider approval of Change Order #1 to TD Industries for HVAC
Controls upgrade at the Cozby Library; in the amount of $79,278.00; as
budgeted in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF); and authorizing
the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval to award contract with C&J’s Design Solutions of
East Texas, LLC; for the annual pavement crack and joint sealing;
utilizing TIPS contract #22010701; in the amount of $149,998.05; as
budgeted in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF); and authorizing
the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider approval to award contract with KKE Concrete Lifting; for
annual pavement leveling (mud-jacking); utilizing TIPS contract
#23010401; in the amount of $99,997.40; as budgeted in the
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF); and authorizing the City Manager
to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G.Consider approval to purchase Police Equipment Upfits for 23 vehicles
through City Term Contract with Defender Supply; in the amount of
$568,795.50; as provided for partially in the Capital Replacement Fund
and partially in the Crime Control Prevention District (CCPD) Fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
H.Consider approval to purchase two (2) Ford F250 Pickup Trucks from
Silsbee Ford; through TIPS contract #210907; for replacement of
existing vehicles; in the amount of $113,700.00; as provided for in the
Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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I.Consider approval of Sole Source contract with Flock Safety for
Automated License Plate Readers (LPRs), in the amount of
$116,650.00; as provided from the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
J.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas
terminating, ceasing and closing its affiliation with iChoosr, LLC., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item J was considered separate from Consent Agenda. Deputy City Manager
Traci Leach and iChoosr representative Fred Wu, via Zoom, were present to
answer any questions of City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Item J be approved. The
motion passed by the following vote (5-1):
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Jim Walker, Councilmember
Don Carroll, Councilmember Kevin Nevels, Councilmember Biju Mathew
Nay: Councilmember Mark Hill
Enactment No: RE 2024-0326.1
K.Consider approval to purchase Backup Services from Unique Digital -
Converge Technology Solutions, DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4299 in the
amount of $674,730.00 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, that Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from PD-108R5R-H
(Planned Development 108 Revision 5 Revised - Historic) to
PD-108R5R2-H (Planned Development 108 Revision 5 Revision 2 -
Historic), to allow for an 8,664-sf building addition and associated
parking to the Coppell Service Center, located at 816 S. Coppell Road.
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one had signed
up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Mayor Pro
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Tem John Jun, to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item
subject to the following conditions:
1. To allow the landscaping as proposed.
2. Changes to the building elevations can be approved administratively by the
Director of Community Development.
3. Approve the Site Plan as presented.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Mayor Pro Tem John Jun left during the break between the Public Hearing and
Agenda Item 11 at 8:50 p.m.
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
11.
The Duck Pond Park Ribbon Cutting - The ceremony will be on Tuesday, April
2 at 10:00 a.m. at 400 E Bethel School Rd. However, due to limited on-site
parking at the park, ceremony attendees are asked to park at 425 S Heartz Rd.
(First United Methodist Church Parking Lot). Shuttles will begin running at 9:30
a.m. to transport attendees to The Duck Pond Park and back to First United
Methodist Church after the ceremony concludes.
S. Belt Line – All the street paving is complete. They are continuing on the
signal work at Hackberry. They expect to open all lanes to traffic in the next
couple of weeks. A ribbon cutting ceremony is being scheduled.
DART - Currently working on the Freeport Parkway Crossings as well as the
Royal Lane crossing.
500 Southwestern (The Hangar, Art Annex)- The remodel is complete and the
furniture from Moore Road is being moved to the new Art Annex the first week
of April.
Woodhurst – The contractor is continuing to install utilities from the cul de sac
to Duck Pond Park.
Village Parkway Ground Storage Tank Rehab – Power washing the exterior
and cleaning the interior tank, the sidewalk repair is complete.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.12.
Budget season will be kicked off with the Budget Town Hall on Thursday, April
4th at 7pm here at Town Center. You’re invited to engage and provide
feedback about major projects for the upcoming fiscal year.
The solar eclipse watch party “Total Eclipse of the Park” hosted by Community
Experiences will be on Monday, April 8th from noon to 3pm at Andy Brown
Park East.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
13.
There was no Public Service Announcement.
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14. Necessary Action from Executive Session
15. Adjournment
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There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
There being no further business before this Council , the meeting adjourned at
8:54 p.m.
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