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CM 2001-08-28MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2001 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 28, 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 (late arrival) Greg Garcia, Councilmember Jayne Peters, Councilmember Diana Raines, Councilmember Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember Doug Stover, Councilmember Dave Herring, Councilmember Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Kathy Wilkerson 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 Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 2. Convene Work Session A. Discussion of Interviews and Appointments to Boards and Commissions. Discussion regarding Tennis Center Design Options. Review Council Procedures Ordinance. Discussion regarding Homestead Exemption for FY 2003. Discussion regarding Economic Committee's Program Evaluation. Discussion regarding Registration Electrical Providers. Discussion of Agenda Items. Development of Retail cm08282001 Page 1 of 7 Mayor Pro Tem York arrived during Work Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Invocation. Pastor Eric Porter, Coppell First Assembly of God, led those present in the invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Sheehan welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop 842 who were in attendance. 5. Report by Telecommunications Board. This item was postponed to be brought back at a later date. 6. Citizen's Appearances. There was no one signed up under this item. 7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: August 14, 2001. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 1-5-6 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Coppell to provide the authority to the City Manager to acquire property or execute contracts without requiring competitive bidding in accordance with the state law; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a Resolution amending the written Investment Policy of the City of Coppell as provided by the Public Funds Investment Act, cm08282001 Page 2 of 7 Chapter 2256, Texas Government authorizing the Mayor to sign. Code, and De Consider approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 95708 to modify the term for the Park and Recreation Board members appointed in fiscal year 2001 for a term of I year; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Ee Consider approval of an ordinance which amends Chapter 13 of the Subdivision Regulations, Appendix C, Section VII, "The Park Land Dedication" to conform the subdivision regulations with the 1998 Park, Recreation and Open Space Masterplan; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance No. 2001-955, C carrying Ordinance No. 2001-0828.1, D carrying Ordinance No. 2001-956, and E carrying Ordinance No. 2001-957. 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. Consider approval of an ordinance adopting amendments to the Home Rule Charter approved by voters of the City of Coppell at a Special Election held on August 11, 2001; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding when these changes would take effect. cm08282001 Page 3 of 7 Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2001-958 adopting amendments to the Home Rule Charter approved by voters of the City of Coppell at a Special Election held on August 11,2001; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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. Discussion and review Exemption for FY 2003. of process for Homestead Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: To receive public comment 2001-2002 Municipal Budget. concerning the Proposed Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to speak. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding the IMF Fund and the Tax Stabilization. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing. 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. cm08282001 Page 4 of 7 11. PUBLIC HEARING: To receive public comment 2001-2002 tax rate of .6486. concerning the Proposed Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to speak. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing. 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. 12. Consider approval of an Interlocal Atlreement regarding Nonconstituent Municipality Representation on the DFW Airport Board, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Candy Sheehan, Mayor, made a presentation to Council. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement regarding Nonconstituent Municipality Representation on the DFW Airport Board, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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. 13. Presentation by Mike Vasquez concerning changes to Coppell Code of Ordinances to allow vinyl fencing in the City. This item was postponed to be brought back at a later date. cm08282001 Page 5 of 7 14. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. There was no action necessary under this item. 15. City Manager's Report. A. Youth Task Force. ao Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation about the Youth Task Force that the City is looking at implementing. 16. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Sheehan retlardintl DFW Airport's North Texas Mayor's Luncheon. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding DFW Airport non-voting board position. Report by Mayor Sheehan regiarding Mayor of Grapevine's Grape Stompfest Challenge. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding the Texas Transportation Summit. ao Mayor Sheehan reported on the DFW Airport North Texas Mayor's Luncheon that she attended. Bo Mayor Sheehan announced that the City of Coppell will be serving on the DFW Airport Board as a non-voting position. Co Mayor Sheehan announced that she and Mayor Pro Tem York will participate in the City of Grapevine's Grape Stompfest Challenge on September 8th at 11:00 a.m. Do Councilmember Tunnell reported on Transportation Summit that she attended. the Texas EXECUTIVE SESSION {Closed to the Public) 17. Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.071{1), Texas Government Consultation with City Attorney. 1. Open Records. Code cm08282001 Page 6 of 7 ..- Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION {Open to the Public} 18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. Candy Sheehan, Mayor Kathy Wilkerson, Deputy City Secretary cm08282001 Page 7 of 7