AG 2001-08-28NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
AUGUST 28, 2001
CANDY SHEEHAN,
Mayor
BILL YORK,
Mayor Pro Tem
GREG GARCIA,
JAYNE PETERS,
DIANA RAINES,
Place 1
Place 2
Place 3
MARSHA TUNNELL,
DOUG STOVER,
DAVE HERRING,
JIM WITT, City Manager
Place 7
Place 4
Place 5
Place 6
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order
Work Session
Regular Session
Executive Session
6:00 p.m.
Immediately Following
7:30 p.m.
Immediately Following
Council Chambers
1st FI. Conf. Room
Council Chambers
1st FI. Conf. Room
(Open to the Public)
(Open to the Public)
(Open to the Public)
(Closed to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in
Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. for Work Session,
Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Executive Session will immediately follow,
to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may
be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal
advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reverves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session
or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM #
ITEM DESCRIPTION
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
1. Call to order,
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Interviews and Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
B. Discussion regarding Tennis Center Design Options.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Review Council Procedures Ordinance.
Discussion regarding Homestead Exemption for FY 2003.
Discussion regarding Economic Development Committee's
Evaluation.
Discussion regarding Registration of Retail Electrical Providers.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Program
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Report by Telecommunications Board.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
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,
Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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 1 year; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
END OF CONSENT
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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.
9. Discussion and review of process for Homestead Exemption for FY 2003.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment
Budget.
concerning the
Proposed 2001-2002
Municipal
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the
.6486.
Proposed 2001-2002 tax rate of
12. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement regarding Nonconstituent
Municipality Representation on the DFW Airport Board, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
13. Presentation by Mike Vasquez concerning changes to Coppell Code of
Ordinances to allow vinyl fencing in the City.
14. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
15.
City Manager's Report.
A. Youth Task Force.
16.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding DFW Airport's North Texas Mayor's
Luncheon.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding DFW Airport non-voting board
position.
C. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Mayor of Grapevine's Grape
Stompfest Challenge.
D. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding the Texas Transportation
Summit.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
17.
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071(1), Texas
Attorney.
1. Open Records.
Government Code - Consultation with City
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
Adjournment.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City
Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this day of ,2001,
at
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE
AT THE WILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY OR THE CITY
SECRETARY DEPARTMENT AT TOWN CENTER.
PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special
services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for
participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or
meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48)
hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements,
contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or
(TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. 95724
Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in the
City of Coppell is illegal.
Es ilegal Ilevar consigo un aria de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier junta
oficial de politica en la ciudad de Coppell.
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