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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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14.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
15.
City Manager's Report.
A. Youth Task Force.
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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.
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Mayor Sheehan reported on the DFW Airport North Texas
Mayor's Luncheon that she attended.
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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
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..- 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
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