CM 2024-04-09255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, April 9, 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 and Mark Hill
Present 7 -
Biju MathewAbsent1 -
Also present were Deputy City Manager 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, April 9,
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 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A.Seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding PD-316-MF-2.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
B.To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City
Manager.
Discussed under Executive Session
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 6:10 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:11 p.m.
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Discussion regarding mid-year Work Plan update.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 6:33 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Patty Weber with Allies Interfaith Group gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamations
6.Presentation of a Proclamation designating the week of April 7-13, 2024,
as “National Library Week”.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Alexis Wellborn and representatives from the Cozby Library.
7.Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of April 2024, as
“Volunteer Month”.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Laci McKinney and representatives from the Volunteers.
Presentations
8.Citizen presentation regarding expanding pickleball facilities.
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Mayor Candy Sheehan gave the presentation to Mayor and City Council.
Citizens’ Appearance9.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Todd Storch, 739 Hammond Street, spoke in regards to pickleball.
2) Nancy Yingling, 606 Clifton Court, spoke in regards to pickleball.
3) Stephen Harris, 128 Oak Trail, spoke in regards to pickleball.
4) Chris Kottak, 261 Suzanne Way, spoke in regards to pickleball.
5) Kris Longborg, 936 Condor Drive, spoke in regards to pickleball.
Consent Agenda10.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: March 26, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule,
by amending Chapter 15, Coppell City Code (Buildings), by adding
Section 12, to provide an exemption for payment of building fees for
public funded educational institutions; and providing an effective date;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2024-0409.1
C.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Coppell and the Denton County Fire Marshal’s Office for the purpose of
providing arson detection, investigative, and prosecutorial services; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of a purchase of office furniture for the Cozby Library
and Community Commons from Office Depot Professional (ODP)
Business Solutions Workspace Interiors through OMNIA, Contract
Region 4. Contract #R191812, in the amount of $94,548.49, as
budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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E.Consider approval of funding the remainder of the design of the Veterans
Memorial project, in the amount of $67,600.00, as provided for in the
Coppell Recreation Development Corporation (CRDC) fund.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider award of City of Coppell Request for Proposals (RFP) #206
and approval of a consulting agreement with HUB International for
employee benefits consulting in the amount of $99,500.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-108R5R2-H, a zoning change
request from PD-108R5R-H, to allow for an 8,664-sf building addition
and associated parking to the Coppell Service Center, located at 816 S.
Coppell Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through G be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-813
End of Consent Agenda
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from SF-12
(Single-Family 12) to PD-315-SF-12 (Planned Development- 315-
Single-Family-12), to allow for an 11,994-sf fire station and associated
parking for Fire Station 5, located at 157 S. Moore Road.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council. Fire Chief Kevin Richardson was present to answer any questions of
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 Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
agenda item subject to the following conditions:
1. To allow parking in the front yard.
2. To approve the landscape plan as presented.
3. To allow a 2-ft encroachment of the building in the side yard setback.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-316-MF-2, Roers Coppell, Lot 2, Block 1 GTE
Shared Services Center Addition, a zoning change request from HC to
PD-316-MF-2 (Planned Development 316-Multifamily-2) and land use
map amendment from Freeway Special District to Residential Urban
Neighborhood to allow a 217-unit, four (4) story, age restricted 55+
senior living facility on approximately 9.9 acres located on the west side
of North Coppell Road and north of Canyon Drive, at the request of Roers
Companies, being represented by Blaze Bownds, Kimley-Horn.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
Logan Schmidt, representative of the applicant, Roers Companies, 2 Carlson
Pkwy N #400, Plymouth, MN 55447, was present to answer any questions of City
Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed
up to speak:
1) Scott Schwab, 259 Stanton Court, spoke in favor of the zoning change
request.
2) Hemant Goyat, 525 Abbey Court, spoke against the zoning change request.
3) Mani Jonnalagadda, 716 Westminster Way, spoke against the zoning change
request.
4) Jack Henderson, 617 Pheasant Lane, spoke against the zoning change
request.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem John Jun, to close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item
subject to the conditions presented.
Aye - 0
Nay - 6: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Jim Walker,
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Councilmember Don Carroll,
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, Councilmember Mark Hill
The motion failed by an unanimous vote.
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an amendment to Chapter 12, Article 30 (S or
SUP, Special Use Permits) Charity House or Transitional Housing Code,
to consider text change amendments to the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 12 - “Zoning”, Article 30 “S or SUP, Special Use Permits” of the
code of ordinances by amending section 12-30-5 “SF-ED” Single Family
Estate District of said Chapter and Article by amending uses to include a
“Charity House or Transitional Housing”; amending Section 12-30-6
Single Family-18 (SF-18), SingleFamily-12 (SF-12), Single Family-9
(SF-9) and Single-Family-7 (SF-7) to include a “Charity House or
Transitional Housing”; amending Section 12-30-13A, “H” Historic, of said
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Chapter and Article to add “Charity House or Transitional Housing” as a
use when part of a Single-Family Residential Development or Mixed-Use
Development, except when a part of Live-Work Units; and to amend
Article 42 “Special Definitions” to add a definition of “Charity House or
Transitional Housing”; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council. City Attorney Bob Hager was present to answer any questions of 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 Jim Walker, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to close the Public Hearing and
approve this agenda item.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-814
14.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
readopting, ratifying, republishing and extending Chapter 9 of the Code
of Ordinances, Article 9-19, Youth Camp Programs Standards of Care;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Recreation Coordinator Daniel Weyandt 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
Councilmember Mark Hill, to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda
item.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2024-1605
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
15.
S. Belt Line – All lanes are open. There is still some landscaping and sidewalk
left to do so there may be some lane closures at times to complete this work.
DART - Currently working on the Freeport Parkway Crossings and has
completed the Royal lane crossing.
Woodhurst – The contractor is continuing to install utilities from the cul de sac
to Duck Pond Park and will begin paving that section in the next couple of
weeks.
500 Southwestern (The Hangar, Art Annex) - The remodel is complete and the
resident companies are beginning to move in.
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Village Parkway Ground Storage Tank Rehab -The interior coating on the
large tank is complete and is in the curing process. We anticipate filling the
tank back up late next week.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is happening from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday,
April 13th. The most recent count is 45 projects and 188 volunteers. We could
still use a few volunteers so we would love to have anyone interested in
participating to sign up. Visit www.coppelltx.gov to register as a volunteer.
April 9, 2024
Fun, Food and Grooves is this Friday, April 12th. Come out to the Coppell Arts
Center at 5:00 p.m. to enjoy food, music and beautiful weather. Waffle
O'liciious and Tacos, Bites and Beats will arrive at 5:00 p.m. to sell food, and
alcohol will be available to purchase. The band, Elevation, will start playing
at5:30 p.m.
16.Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
Early voting starts Monday, April 22, at Town Center. Included on the ballot is
Coppell's special election for Place 5. Election Day is May 4.
17.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Councilmember Kevin Nevels commended the Community Experiences
Department for a successful "Total Eclipse of the Park" event that was held
Monday, April 8.
18.Necessary Action from Executive Session
19.Adjournment
City of Coppell, Texas
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
There being no further business before this Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:45 p.m.
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