CM 2001-09-18MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a Continued Session of the
September 11, 2001 meeting, on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Bill York, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember (late arrival)
Dave Herring, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and
City Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum
was present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. Papagolas Development Company v.
Coppell.
2. Fischer v. Drees, et al.
Code
City of
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:16 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A.
Discussion
Commissions.
Discussion regarding interview and
process for Coppell Education
Corporation.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
relgarding[ appointments to Boards and
appointment
Development
Councilmember Stover arrived during Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Invocation.
Dr. David Stubblefield,
invocation.
(Open to the Public)
First Baptist Church, led those present in the
5. Pledtle of Alletliance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming
September 17 through 23, 2001 as Constitution Week,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming
September 17 through 23, 2001 as Constitution Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and
Herring voting in favor of the motion.
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7. Report by Telecommunications Board.
Andy Bardach, Chair, gave the semi-annual report and introduced the
members present.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Citizen's Appearances.
John Giles, 728 Cardinal, spoke regarding vinyl fence.
Teresa Richardson, 516 Lake Forest, spoke in favor of vinyl fence.
Judy Brown, 623 Bethel School, spoke in favor of vinyl fence.
Wendy Elder, 726 Oriole, spoke in favor of vinyl fence.
Kim Orgeron, 726 Oriole, spoke in favor of vinyl fence.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: August 28, 2001.
Consider approval of awarding Bid #(Q-0701-02 for
the purchase of water meters in the following
manner: Hersey Meters - series #0100- 5/8" x 3/4"
and 1", series #0300- 3" and 6", series #0400- 4", 6"
and 8"; Master Meters - series #0100- 5/8" x 3/4"
multi-jet and 1" multi-jet, series #0300- 4" and 8",
series #0600- 3" without connections; ACT Pipe &
Supply - series #600- 4", 6" 8" and 10" in an
amount not to exceed $174,815.26; as budgeted.
Consider approval of an ordinance setting the
maximum permitted basic tier rates charged by
AT&T Broadband, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance setting the
maximum permitted service trip rate charged by
AT&T Broadband, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Land Use and Development
Ee
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-
1189, Donut City, zoning change from C
{Commercial) to C-S.U.P. {Commercial, Special Use
Permit-Il89), to allow the operation of an
approximately 973 square-foot donut shop to be
located along the west side of Denton Tap Road,
north of Town Center Drive, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Rick Moore, Director of Information Systems, answered questions
from Council on Item C.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the maximum permitted basic tier
rates charged by AT&T Broadband.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B, C carrying Ordinance No. 2001-961, D carrying Ordinance
No. 2001-962 and E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-304.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
10.
Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and
adopting the budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal
Year October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. {ADOPTED SEPTEMBER
11;2001)
This item was approved at the September 11,2001 City Council Meeting.
Please see the September 11,2001 minutes for details.
11.
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas levying the Ad valorem Taxes for the year 2001 at
.6486/$100 taxable valuation of which .43777 for
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operations and maintenance and .21083 for interest and
sinking, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. (ADOPTED
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001)
This item was approved at the September 11,2001 City Council Meeting.
Please see the September 11,2001 minutes for details.
12.
Consider approval of a Resolution retlarding the passage
of additional Homestead Property Tax relief as provided
for in state law, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the Homestead Property Tax relief.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-0918.1
regarding the passage of additional Homestead Property Tax relief
as provided for in state law, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Presentation by Mike Vasquez concerning changes to
Coppell Code of Ordinances to allow vinyl fencing in the
City.
Presentation:
Mike Vasquez, 801 Crane Drive, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
Councilmember Raines requested that this item be placed on the
Work Session for the September 25, 2001 City Council meeting.
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14.
PUBLIC HEARING: (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 11,
2001)
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment
zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to
be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that
property owned by CP-Coppell Industrial, Ltd., described
as Coppell Industrial Addition, Block A, Lot I (30.33
acres) and located at the northeast corner of Royal Lane
and Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan advised the Public Hearing remains open and
advised that no one had signed up to speak.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the size of the building.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the following items:
Item 14:
Approve the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to
Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax
Abatement Act. The property to be considered for Reinvestment
Zone designation is that property owned by CP-Coppell Industrial,
Ltd., described as Coppell Industrial Addition, Block A, Lot 1
(30.33 acres) and located at the northeast corner of Royal Lane
and Bethel Road, Coppell, Texas.
Item 15:
Approve Ordinance No. 2001-963 designating the CP-Coppell
Industrial, Ltd. Reinvestment Zone No. 34, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
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Item 16:
Approve Resolution No. 2001-0918.2 approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and CP-Coppell Industrial,
LTD., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the CP-
Coppell Industrial, Ltd. Reinvestment Zone No. 34, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
16.
Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
CP-Coppell Industrial, LTD., and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
17.
PUBLIC HEARING: (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 11,
2001)
Consider approval of the Vista Ridge Addition, Lot 3R,
Block G, Site Plan and Replat, to allow the development
of an approximately 71,000 square-foot office building on
a 7.017 acre portion of a 25.93 acre tract of property
located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 (Vista Ridge
Boulevard) and MacArthur Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Dan Anderson, applicant, addressed questions regarding brick.
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Public Hearing:
The Replat was approved September 11, 2001 in accordance with
State law.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the color of the brick, when the
wall would be completed and safety around the wall area.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Vista Ridge Addition, Lot 3R, Block G, Site Plan and
Replat, to allow the development of an approximately 71,000
square-foot office building on a 7.017 acre portion of a 25.93 acre
tract of property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 (Vista
Ridge Boulevard) and MacArthur Boulevard. Councilmember
Herring seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
18.
Consider approval of the Town Center Addition, Lot 2,
Block 3, Site Plan, to allow the development of an
approximately 12,975 square-foot retail/office building
on approximately 1.7 acres of property located along the
east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 475 feet
south of Parkway Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Alan Hinkley, applicant, addressed Council.
There was a request for an Executive Session at this time.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government
Consultation with City Attorney.
Code
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned
the Executive Session at 9:06 p.m. and reopened Item 18.
REGULAR SESSION (CONTINUED)
(Open to the Public)
18.
Consider approval of the Town Center Addition, Lot 2,
Block 3, Site Plan, to allow the development of an
approximately 12,975 square-foot retail/office building
on approximately 1.7 acres of property located alontg the
east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 475 feet
south of Parkway Boulevard. (Continued}
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the types of businesses already
located in the building and the landscaping.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Town Center
Addition, Lot 2, Block 3, Site Plan, to allow the development of an
approximately 12,975 square-foot retail/office building on
approximately 1.7 acres of property located along the east side of
Denton Tap Road, approximately 475 feet south of Parkway
Boulevard with the following conditions:
The elimination of the drive thru lane be used to meet
the landscaping requirements and any other
configurations that need to be done to meet the
landscaping requirements on site.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried
5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmembers Peters and Raines voting against the motion.
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19.
Consider approval of the Town Center Addition, Lots 2 /k
3, Block 3, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a
retail/office center and bank on approximately 3 acres of
property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road,
approximately 325 feet south of Parkway Boulevard.
Action:
Approved as a matter of law on September 11,2001.
20.
PUBLIC HEARING: (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 11,
2001)
Consider approval of Case No. S-1190, Green Pepper Asian
Grill and Noodles, zoning change request from PD-178R
(Planned Development- 178R) to PD- 178R-S.U.P- 1190
(PD178R, Special Use Permit-1190), to allow the
operation of an oriental restaurant and private club 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.
Calvin Wong, 3317 Stoneway, Grand Prairie, TX addressed
questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan advised the Public Hearing remains open and no
signed up to speak.
Issues Discussed:
There were questions regarding the hours of operation.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. S-1190, Green Pepper Asian Grill and Noodles,
zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R)
to PD-178R-S.U.P-1190 (PD178R, Special Use Permit-il90), to
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allow the operation of an oriental restaurant and private club to be
located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton
Tap Road with the following conditions:
The development of the property shall be in
accordance with the site plan, floor plan,
elevations and revised sign plan.
2. Hours of operation being 11:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m. seven days a week.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
There was a short recess held at this time.
21.
Consider approval of the Dynasty Cleaners Addition, Lot
1, Block 1, Site Plan and Minor Plat, to allow the
development of an approximately 10,400 square-foot
retail building on approximately 1.606 acres of property
located at the southeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton
Tap Road.
Action:
Mayor Sheehan advised this item was withdrawn at the applicant's
request.
22.
Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement
with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates for the preparation
of Construction Documents related to the development of
Tennis Courts and related amenities at Wagon Wheel
Park, in an amount not to exceed $114,000.00, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates for the
preparation of Construction Documents related to the development
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bnof Tennis Courts and related amenities at Wagon Wheel Park, in an
amount not to exceed $114,000.00, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
23.
Consider approval of awardintl Bid/Contract #(Q-0601-01
for the construction of Creekview Drive and a portion of
Freeport Parkway Project No. ST00-01 to Infrastructures
Services, Inc. in an amount of $1,040,811.47, as
provided for in CIP funds; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the original amount of money in
the bond project.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract #Q-
0601-01 for the construction of Creekview Drive and a portion of
Freeport Parkway Project No. ST00-01 to Infrastructures Services,
Inc. in an amount of $1,040,811.47, as provided for in CIP funds;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
24. Consider request by Telecommunications Board member
to waive the Board attendance policy.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the intent of Ms. Black's letter.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to deny the request by
Telecommunications Board member to waive the Board attendance
policy. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of denying the motion
and Councilmembers Garcia and Peters against denying the
motion.
25. Consider appointments to
Commissions and Committees.
the City's Boards,
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the attendance requirements and
mandatory training for the Planning and Zoning Commission
members.
Action:
American Red Cross
Councilmember Garcia moved to appoint Karen Elwonger for a
two-year term. Mayor Pro Tem York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
Animal Services Appeals Board
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint George Marczuk as a
regular member for a two-year term and Jena Barton as an
alternate member for a two-year term. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Board of Adjustment
Councilmember Stover moved to appoint Norman Kressmann and
Stephen Wright as regular members for two-year terms and John
Hoppie and Donald Perschbacher as alternate members for two-
year terms. Councilmember Herring seconded the motion; the
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motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
Conduct Review Board
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint John Alda, Norman
Kressmann, Beverly Stewardson, Larry Thompson, William J.
Dolphin, Frank Dimartino, Marie Reed, and Karen Williams for
one-year terms. Mayor Pro Tem York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
Coppell Economic Development Committee
Councilmember Herring moved to appoint Bruce Bradford and Jay
Thompson as regular members for two-year terms and Dennis
Onalaja as an alternate member for a two-year term.
Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Keep Coppell Beautiful
Councilmember Raines moved to appoint Cory Brown, Julia Petty,
Judi Smith and Nancy Thursby as regular members for two-year
terms. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the
motion.
Library Board
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Carol Myers, Nancy
Lemay, Saul Friedman, and Chris Reed as regular members for
two-year terms and Charles Petty as an alternate member for a
two-year term. Mayor Pro Tem York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
Parks and Recreation Board
Councilmember Raines moved to appoint Reg Allen, Victor Burke,
Chris Ruska and Scott Williams as regular members for one-year
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terms and Brent Wooten as an alternate member for a one-year
term. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the
motion.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Sam Clark, Greg
McGahey, Rick McCaffrey and Ann Dragon as regular members for
two-year terms. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor
of the motion.
Special Counsel
Councilmember Peters moved to appoint Gerald D'Unger, David
Ehrman, Jeannie Farrier and Paul Tapscott to one-year terms.
Mayor Pro Tem York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Telecommunications Board
Councilmember Peters moved to appoint Andy Bardach, James
Cobb, Kerrin Garrick-Foltyn, and Monica Kunkel for two-year
terms and David Hillock for a one-year term. Councilmember
Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell,
Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Coppell Education Development Corporation
Councilmember Raines moved to appoint Peggy Quinn, Betty
Carter, David Hermanski and Jerry Coker for two-year terms and
Ann Golding, Tiffany Pittman and Quay Bratton for one-year
terms. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the
motion.
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26. Selection of an official City of Coppell representative to
TEX-21, Transportation Excellence for the 21st Century.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan announced that she would serve as the official City
of Coppell representative to TEX-21, Transportation Excellence for
the 21st Century. Mayor Sheehan then asked for volunteers to
serve on various committees as representatives of the City of
Coppell.
Action:
Councilmembers Peters, Tunnell,
volunteered to represent the City
Excellence for the 21st Century.
Garcia and Raines all
to TEX-21, Transportation
27.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
28.
City Manager's Report.
A. North Texas Commission Annual Dinner.
B. Methodist Church - Heartz Road Parking.
ao
Jim Witt, City Manager, reported on the North Texas
Commission Annual Dinner that he and Councilmember
Peters attended.
Bo
Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that they have
temporarily reinstated on-street parking at the request of the
Methodist Church while their parking lot is being paved.
29.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
regarding meeting with
Texas Waste Management.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding update of
Coppell Education Development Corporation.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Grape
Stompfest.
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Report by Councilmember Peters retlardintl Coppell
Hitlh School Homecomintl Parade on September 27th.
Report by Councilmember Peters rel/iardinl/[ Senior
Adult Services Annual Golf Tournament on
October Ist.
Report by Councilmember Raines rel/iardinl/[ Trinity
Trails.
Mayor Sheehan reported on the meeting that she, Jim Witt,
City Manager, and Amanda Vanhoozier attended with Waste
Management for an update on recycling.
Mayor Sheehan passed on discussing this item.
Mayor Sheehan announced that she and Mayor Pro Tem
York won the Best Costume at the Grape Stompfest and
showed everyone the trophy they won.
Councilmember Peters announced that this year the route
has changed for the Coppell High School Homecoming
Parade which will be on September 27th.
Councilmember Peters announced that the Senior Adult
Services Annual Golf Tournament would be held on
October ist at the Indian Creek Golf Course in Carrollton.
Councilmember Raines reported on the future plans for the
Trinity Trails Advisory Committee and that Coppell will
attempt to connect the City's trail systems with this trail
along I 35.
30.
Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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Adjournment.
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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