CM 2024-09-10255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, September 10, 2024
WES MAYS KEVIN NEVELS
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER RAMESH PREMKUMAR
Place 1 Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;Ramesh
Premkumar;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 7 -
Jim WalkerVirtual1 -
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, September
10, 2024, at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Consultation with City Attorney and special legal counsel, regarding
City of Coppell, et. al. vs. Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room3.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:21 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:23 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding a new community health and wellness
initiative.
C.Presentation of FY 25 Work Plan.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 6:52 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:31 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Jataveda Dasgupta with the 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 proclaiming the month of September
as “Senior Center Month.”
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Senior Center Manager Dylon Hernandez.
7.Presentation of a Proclamation naming "National Night Out" on
Tuesday, October 1, 2024; providing for City Council support and
endorsement of National Night Out festivities.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Community Information Officer Kelly Luther.
Citizens’ Appearance8.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke in regards to code compliance.
Consent Agenda9.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: August 27, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
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Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval for award of a design contract with Walter P.
Moore; for the design of bank stabilization repairs along Denton Creek
in Andy Brown West; in the amount of $269,500.00; utilizing the
Drainage Utility District (DUD) Fund; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C.Consider approval to enter into a professional services contract with
Kimley Horn Associates; for the development of a water system
condition assessment plan; in the amount of $198,800.00; as
budgeted in the Water/Sewer fund; and authorizing the City Manager
to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Coppell and
Denton County Transportation Authority to provide transportation
services for Coppell businesses; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement renewal between the
City of Coppell and SPAN, Inc., for the provision of transit services for
older persons, persons with disabilities, and veterans; authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Manager to execute any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider approval of a purchase for the replacement of baseball
spectator shade structures at the Wagon Wheel Park Baseball
Complex, from Shade Structures, Inc. DBA USA Shade, in the amount
of $166,180.63 as provided for the Coppell Recreation Development
Corporation (CRDC) fund, with contract pricing through BuyBoard,
Contract No. 679-22; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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G.Consider award of Bid No. Q-0824-03 to Custard Construction
Services for exterior painting at City recreational facilities, in the
amount of $109,223.53 as budgeted in the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation (CRDC) fund; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
H.Consider accepting the resignation of Will Watkins from the Smart City
Board.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
I.Consider accepting the resignation of Taryn Natzic from the Future
Oriented Approach to Residential Development (FOARD) Task Force.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
J.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos
Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC") and Atmos Energy Corp.,
Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company's 2024 rate review
mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable;
adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the
settlement; approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for
pensions and retiree medical benefits; finding the rates to be set by
the tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; requiring
the Company to reimburse ACSC's reasonable ratemaking expenses;
determining that this Resolution was passed in accordance with the
requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A through J be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2024-0910.1
End of Consent Agenda
10.Consider approval of awarding bid #Q-0824-01; Emergency Water
System Interconnects; to Tellus Consulting, LLC; in the amount of
$1,284,692.03; funded from bond funds; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
Director of Public Works Mike Garza gave a presentation to City Council.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Kevin Nevels, to approve the agenda item. The motion passed by an
unanimous vote.
11.Consider approval of a Guaranteed Max Price Agreement between the
City of Coppell (Owner) and Byrne Construction Services
(Construction Manager) for the construction of City of Coppell Service
Center Improvements Project; in the amount of $10,208,609.00;
funded with proceeds from the Certificate of Obligation Bonds, Series
2024; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
Director of Public Works Mike Garza gave a presentation to City Council for
Items 11, 12, and 13.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, to approve Agenda Items 11, 12 and 13. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
12.Consider approval of award into contract with Kleinfelder; for the
materials testing services associated with the construction of the
Service Center Improvements Project; in the amount of $60,475.00;
funded with proceeds from the Certificate of Obligation Bonds, Series
2024; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
Approved
13.Consider approval of an Amendment to the Master Agreement with
Gallagher Construction Services; for the construction management of
the Service Center Improvements Project; in the amount of
$409,412.00; funded with proceeds from the Certificate of Obligation
Bonds, Series 2024; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents.
Approved
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
14.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following updates regarding ongoing
projects:
The kiosk was brought back online on Monday, 9/9, at 8 am. An update
regarding the availability of the kiosk was posted to the City’s various social
media channels. Since the kiosk is available, the library drop should no longer
be used to drop off water bill payments.
S Belt Line –The digital sign is expected to be up and operational in October.
Woodhurst – The contractor is working on alley paving on Woodhurst, west of
the park. Once completed they will open the southern lane and begin concrete
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removal on the northern lane.
DART -They completed the concrete pour on S Coppell Northbound lane,
sealing today, striping , and opening up tomorrow. Once open they will close
the Southbound lane to perform the concrete street replacement at the RR
Crossing. Southbound work expected to be complete on 9/26.
FS #5 -The utility work is nearing completion with some sanitary sewer
installations on going. They are working on the concrete driveway entrance off
of Moore road.
Magnolia Park Trail -Pre-construction meeting was today and they anticipate
beginning staging and dewatering in the next week.the contractor is
anticipating to start prep work this week. Staff has been in communication with
the neighborhood.
Southwestern Waterline repair-The repair to the 24 " water line is complete and
the lane is back open.
15. Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
The City is currently seeking passionate individuals to be a part of ten boards
and commissions that help guide development, future needs, regulations, and
more for Coppell! Applications are now open on the City website . Applications
will be accepted through Friday, September 20 , 2024 , and must be completed
during this time period to be considered.
16. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community i nterest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Pro Tern Kevin Nevels announced that Coppell ISO will hold an election
regarding the tax rate; information about the election can be found on the
district's website. He also clarified that the School District and the City are two
separate entities. Mayor Pro Tern Nevels encouraged voters to attend
informational sessions being offered by the District.
17. Necessary Action from Executive Session
18. Adjournment
ATTEST :
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There was no action resulting from Executive Session .
There being no further business before this Council , the meeting adjourned at
8:18 p.m.
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