CM 2001-01-09MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2001
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the in the Library Meeting Room of
William T. Cozby Public Library, 177 N. Heartz, Coppell, Texas. The following
members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Larry Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called
Session.
(Open to the Public)
the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code -
Matters.
1. City Manager Evaluation.
B. Section 551.071 ( 1 ), Texas Government
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. Sowell vs. City of Coppell
Personnel
Code
Papagolas Development Company vs. City of Coppell
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
7:20 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
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Mayor Sheehan advised there was no time for Work Session and City Manager
Jim Witt would discuss the work session items under the City Manager's
Report.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A.
Discussion Regarding Spring Break Meetings. (March 10~
2001)
Health Facility Bonds/Proposed Senior Living Project at
E. Sandy Lake Road.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Gene Washburne, Associate Pastor of Sandy Lake Baptist Church, led those
present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation of certificate honoring John Nelson as an
Outstanding Citizen for all his hard work during early voting.
Mayor Sheehan advised that Mr. Nelson was not present and commended him
on his work for the election.
Citizen's Appearances.
Art Anderson, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, discussed Item 9 the U-
Haul Site Plan.
Marsha Jo Cozby, 412 S. Coppell Road, signed up to speak but advised
that she had received the answers to her questions.
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8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: December 12, 2000.
Consider approval of awarding bid Q- 1100-01 for
Temporary Staff Services to: Staffmark (Secretary,
Executive Secretary, Accounting Clerk); Kelly Services
(Receptionist, Library Aid, General Clerk I, General Clerk
II, Data Entry Clerk, Senior Data Entry Clerk).
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-188,
HO-C, zoning change request from HO-C and HO-C-S-
1125R (Historic Overlay, Commercial and Historic
Overlay, Commercial, S-1125R) to PD-188-HO-C (Planned
Development-188, Historic Overlay, Commercial), to allow
the construction of a restaurant with a private club and
the expansion of a free-standing beauty shop on
approximately 1.27 acres of property located along the
east side of Coppell Road, approximately 200 feet south
of Cooper Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1179,
zoning change request from HO-C (Historic Overlay,
Commercial) to PD- 188 HO-C-S.U.P. (Planned
Development-188, Historic Overlay, Commercial, Special
Use Permit), to allow a restaurant with a private club on
approximately 1.27 acres of property located along the
east side of Coppell Road, approximately 200 feet south
of Cooper Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1181,
CC's Coffee House, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use
Permit), to allow the operation of a 1,920 square foot
coffee shop to be located in Suite 401 of the Coppell
Crossing IV Shopping Center at 777 S. MacArthur
Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-279, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-280,
and Item E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-281. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
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Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in
favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071 (2), Texas
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. To seek legal advice
International Site Plan.
Government
Code
involving the U-Haul
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
8:47 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Consider approval of the U-Haul International, Site Plan, to
allow the construction of a three-story mini-storage facility on
approximately 2.02 acres of property located along the south
side of S.H. 121, east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of U-
Haul International.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Jeff Evans, U-Haul International, 2727 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix,
made a presentation to Council regarding the facility.
Art Anderson, 5400 Renaissance Tower, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas,
addressed the non-conforming use issues.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the glass of the building; was the
applicant aware that the building would be classified as a legal non-
conforming use; the landscaping that would be done on the property; if a
solid screening fence would be required; how would safety be insured for
people at the back of the facility; the security that would be provided for
the facility; were other sites in Coppell considered for the facility; what
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type of input that U-Haul representatives had received from planning
staff; was the presentation given to Council tonight the same
presentation that had been presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission; are the air conditioning units screened on the building;
would the windows on the building be lighted 24 hours a day; what are
the traditional hours for the truck rentals and the storage facilities;
would the facility be manned; does the monument sign meet our sign
ordinance requirements; what is the average time for rental of the storage
facilities; could the truck parking spots in the front of the building be
moved to the rear of the building due to restrictions in Section 31-9 of
the Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Sheehan announced that there was a request for an Executive
Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071 (2), Texas
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. To seek legal advice
International Site Plan.
Government
Code
involving the U-Haul
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:39 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
9:45 p.m. and reconvened on Item 9.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to refer this item back to our staff for their
professional recommendations and advice and to go through the
Planning Commission knowing that we have already addressed 5 or 6
items of concern - lighting, parking, the glass, landscaping - which are
more planning items for them to address instead of at the Council level.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Stover and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember
Tunnell voting against the motion.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R, Duke-Freeport, zoning
change request from PD-186 (Planned Development-186) to PD-
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186R (Planned Development-186R) to attach a detailed site
plan for Lots 4 and 4X, for the development of an approximate
560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on
approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side
of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak and that the applicant was present to answer any
questions from Council.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion on whether any of this area would fall in the
historic area; and which roads would access the property.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearings on Items 10
and 11 and approve the following:
Item 10
Case No. PD-186R, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request from PD-186
(Planned Development-186) to PD-186R (Planned Development-186R) to
attach a detailed site plan for Lots 4 and 4X, for the development of an
approximate 560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on
approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell
Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads with the following conditions:
An agreement between the City and Duke-Weeks addressing tree
mitigation, reparation schedule and the improvements to and
maintenance of off-site landscaped medians;
The Tree Mitigation Plan must be fully executed within two (2)
years from the date that the first building receives its Certificate of
Occupancy;
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All issues regarding the State Road right-of-way utility easement
for the TXU electric service to Wagon Wheel Park and Hike and
Bike Trail easement being resolved;
All issues regarding the realignment of Ruby Road to align with the
future Creekview Drive being resolved prior to the platting of the
tract effected by this proposed realignment;
5. City approval of the Property Owners Agreement for the
maintenance of all common areas; and
s
Rectifying the differences in the square footage of the building on
all plans.
Item 11
Approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 4 & 4X, Block A, Replat, to
allow the development of an approximate 560,000 square foot
office/warehouse building on approximately 29.9 acres of property
located on the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel
Roads with the following conditions:
Filing of the Final Plat for the Duke-Freeport Addition (Freeport
Parkway right-of-way).
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 4 & 4X,
Block A, Replat, to allow the development of an approximate
560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on
approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side
of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads.
This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1182, CC's Coffee House,
zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-
178R) to PD-178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special
Use Permit), to allow the operation of a coffee shop to be
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located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N.
Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Chris Heiser, Applicant, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the parking available; what times the
lights would be on.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1182, CC's Coffee House, zoning change request from PD-
178R (Planned Development- 178R) to PD- 178R-S.U.P (Planned
Development-178R, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a coffee
shop to be located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N.
Denton Tap Road; subject to the following conditions:
1/
The hours of operation being limited to 5:30 a.m. to midnight, 7
days a week. The lights immediately adjacent to the retail facility
shall remain on during the hours of operation; and
2/
The development of this property shall be in accordance with the
site plan, floor plan, sign plans and elevations.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
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13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1183, (~uizno's, zoning change
request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R) to PD-
178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special Use Permit),
to allow the operation of a sub sandwich shop to be located in
the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Matt Blodgett, 145 Pecan Hollow, Coppell, Applicant, was present to
answer any questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the signage on the rear elevation.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Case No. S-1183, Quizno's,
zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R) to
PD-178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special Use Permit), to
allow the operation of a sub sandwich shop to be located in the Town
Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road, subject to the
following conditions:
1)
The development of this property shall be limited to the site plan,
floor plan and signage as attached to and made part of the
ordinance; and
2)
The hours of operation being 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a
week. The lights immediately adjacent to the retail facility shall
remain on during the hours of operation.
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Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1184, Eason Petroleum, Gas
Station and Convenience Store, zoninl~ chanl~e request from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to
allow the renovation and occupancy of a l~as station with
convenience store on one-half acre of property located at the
southeast corner of Vanbebber Drive and Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Ken Eason, 320 Steeplechase, Irving, Applicant, answered Council
questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the unattended fueling hours and the
lighting during those times.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler moved to approve Case No. S-1184, Eason
Petroleum, Gas Station and Convenience Store, zoning change request
from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to
allow the renovation and occupancy of a gas station with convenience
store on one-half acre of property located at the southeast corner of
Vanbebber Drive and Denton Tap Road, subject to the following
conditions:
1) The site plan, building elevations, and landscape plan, as
submitted;
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2)
Removal of at least 2 utility poles (the 2 on the site or, preferably,
the 2 in the Vanbebber right-of-way and at least 1 on site, if
possible), undergrounding of any additional electric facilities, and
placement of mechanical equipment and utility meters in
inconspicuous location or screened from view;
3)
Restriction of merchandise, such as magazine and newspaper
racks, firewood, etc., and of advertising and promotional materials,
including drink machine advertising, to the interior of the building,
with window signs being limited to 10% of the glass area;
4)
Granting of variances to side yard and landscape requirements by
the Board of Adjustment; and
5)
Convenience store hours may be open from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00
midnight, seven days per week. Unattended fueling will be allowed
24 hours a day, with reduced lighting under the canopy area only,
during nighttime hours.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
There was a short recess held at this time.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Prestwick, Replat of Portions of
Tracts I and 2 and all of Tract 3 of Creek Bend Estates and
Final Plat of Unplatted Property, to allow the development of
15 sinl~le-family homes and two common areas on
approximately 6.373 acres of property located at the northeast
corner of DeForest Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, representing the
Applicant, made a presentation to the Council.
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Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion as to whether there is an easement between lots 7
and 8 and would it be needed in the future.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Prestwick, Replat of Portions
of Tracts 1 and 2 and all of Tract 3 of Creek Bend Estates and Final Plat
of Unplatted Property, to allow the development of 15 single-family
homes and two common areas on approximately 6.373 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of DeForest Road and MacArthur
Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The revised HOA documents being approved by the City Attorney
prior to the filing of this plat for record;
No trees shall be planted on top of the existing sanitary sewer line
located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard;
3)
Sidewalks on the common areas shall be constructed within the
subdivision development; and
4)
Tree removal permit must be approved prior to the removal of any
trees on site along with a determination of scheduled Tree
Retribution for any tree removal. Applicant is to work with Brad
Reid, Assistant Director of Leisure Services, regarding tree removal.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, Phase 1,
Replat and Site Plan Amendment, to amend and expand the
existing Site Plan to allow the development of an additional
office and warehouse building on 19.386 acres of property
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located along the north side of Burns Street, between Freeport
Parkway and Hammond Street.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had
signed up to speak and that the applicant was available to answer
questions from Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Coppell Commerce Center,
Phase 1, Replat and Site Plan Amendment, to amend and expand the
existing Site Plan to allow the development of an additional office and
warehouse building on 19.386 acres of property located along the north
side of Burns Street, between Freeport Parkway and Hammond Street,
subject to the following condition:
1)
Comply with Section 31-3 'Off-Street Loading) of the zoning
ordinance, one loading space shall be provided for 20,000 square
feet of space, requiring 4 loading spaces for the north building
(Phase II).
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
17.
Consider approval of the Magnolia Village, Lot 1, Block A,
Minor Plat, to allow the development of a 15,600 square foot
retail center on approximately 2.1667 acres of property
located south of S.H. 121, along the west side of Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Frank Kennedy, representing the Applicant, was available to answer any
questions.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the current zoning of the property; what
zoning does the Comprehensive Plan show; and have any contracts with
tenants been signed yet.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Magnolia Village, Lot 1, Block
A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a 15,600 square foot retail
center on approximately 2. 1667 acres of property located south of S.H.
121, along the west side of Denton Tap Road. Councilmember Garcia
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
18.
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 1, Site Plan
Amendment, to allow the addition of a generator and screening
wall on 7.1784 acres of property located at the southeast
corner of Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Freeport North, Lot 1, Site
Plan Amendment, to allow the addition of a generator and screening wall
on 7. 1784 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Northpoint
Drive and Royal Lane. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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19.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a proposed text change to amend Section
33-1.6 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Screening Standards,
to include the screening of ground level and roof-mounted
mechanical equipment.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a
proposed text change to amend Section 33-1.6 of the Coppell Zoning
Ordinance, Screening Standards, to include the screening of ground level
and roof-mounted mechanical equipment. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
20.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for the text change to
amend a portion of Section 34-2-7 (B) of the Coppell Zoning
Ordinance, Landscape Regulations, to add the Mesquite Tree,
less than ten (10) callper inches, as an unprotected tree, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Items Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the worthiness of the mesquite tree; and
the change in the caliper requirements.
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Action:
Councilmember Stover moved to deny the text change to amend a
portion of Section 34-2-7 (B) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Landscape
Regulations, to add the Mesquite Tree, less than ten (10) caliper inches,
as an unprotected tree. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion;
the motion to deny failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Raines and Stover
voting in favor of the motion to deny and Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell and York voting against the
motion to deny.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the text change to amend a
portion of Section 34-2-7 (B) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Landscape
Regulations, to add the Mesquite Tree, less than ten (10) caliper inches,
as an unprotected tree, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell
and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Raines and
Stover voting against the motion.
21.
City Manager's Report.
A. Special City Council
Session.
Meeting Budget and Executive
Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that there will be two Special
meetings held as follows:
An Executive Session will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at
6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room at Town Center to
discuss litigation with the City Attorney; and
A Special City Council Budget Session will be held on February 10,
2001 at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Town
Center.
Jim Witt, City Manager, also discussed Work Session Item B
regarding new pages from the Health and Safety Code, Chapter
221 regarding the Health Care Facility Bonds/Proposed Senior
Living Project at E. Sandy Lake Road.
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22.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Tournament of Roses
Parade.
B.
E.
F.
G.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Metroplex Mayors
Meeting.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Youth
Leadership.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Leadership Coppell.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding CISD Public Hearings.
Update on Council Chambers by Mayor Sheehan.
Report by Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler regarding Ambassadors
from the City of Coppell at the Rose Bowl Parade in
Pasadena, California.
Report by Councilmember York regarding National League
of Cities.
Report by
Athletics.
Report by
Season.
Report by
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Department.
York regarding High School
York regarding the Holiday
York regarding the Police
Mayor Sheehan announced that footage from the Rose Bowl Parade
is being edited and will be shown on Channel 19. There were 346
Coppell High School band members and 817 Coppell residents in
the grandstand seats for a total of 1,163 Coppell citizens at the
Rose Bowl Parade.
Mayor Sheehan reported that John Underwood, President of the
Dallas-Ft. Worth Sports Commission, who presented an update on
the request that the Olympics 2012 be held in the Metroplex,
spoke at the Metroplex Mayors meeting. He also announced that
the NCA Women's Basketball Final Four will be held in Dallas in
December and two weeks later the NCAA Women's Soccer Final
Four will be held in Dallas.
Mayor Sheehan announced that they had a great Coppell Youth
Leadership meeting that was held at the Coppell United Methodist
Church. The Mayor also announced that the Youth Leadership
Class Project will be held on February 3, 2001, and the project will
be cleaning up 3V2 miles of Denton Creek. The next meeting will
be held February 12th at the IBM Sales Center and everyone is
invited to attend.
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Mayor Sheehan reported that there were 21 participants in
Leadership Coppell at Hackberry Creek.
Mayor Sheehan thanked everyone for signing up to help at the
CISD Public Hearings. There are still times available on January
25th, January 31st and February 1st if anyone is available to attend
these meetings.
Mayor Sheehan announced that Council Chambers should be
available for the January 23rd Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler reported that the Coppe11 High School
Band did a tremendous job at the Rose Bowl Parade and made
tremendous Ambassadors from the City of Coppell, and how proud
everyone was of the band members.
Councilmember York reported on the excellent seminars that were
held at the National League of Cities meeting that he,
Councilmember Tunnell and Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager,
attended in early December, 2000.
Councilmember York announced that Coppe11 High School had a
tremendous year in football this year winning district; and the girls
and boys basketball teams are both undefeated in District Play, the
lacrosse team had done an outstanding job, the hockey team did
very well and soccer and baseball are both getting ready to start.
The Football Banquet will be held January 22nd at the Embassy
Suites in Grapevine and the Baseball Kick-Off Banquet will be held
on February 3rd at the High School and tickets are available for
both events. We have a great athletic program at the Coppell High
School.
Councilmember York stated that he hoped everyone had a great
holiday season and wished everyone a prosperous and great new
year.
Councilmember York thanked the Coppell Police Department for
the fine job they did handling the loss of two officers at the end of
2000. He also commended Officer Mary Seck on the great job she
has done at the Police Department and announced that she will be
leaving the Police Department and moving to the Marshairs
Department.
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' 23. Re-convene Executive Session under Agenda Item Number ~*, as
published, if necessary.
There was no need to reconvene Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
24. Re-convene Work Session under Agenda Item Number 3, as
published, if necessary.
There was no need to reconvene Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
25. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
26. Necessary Action Resulting from Work Session.
There was no action resulting from Work Session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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