City Council
Regular MeetingCoppell, TX · July 22, 2014
Minutes
255 Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT GARY RODEN
Mayor Place 4
CLIFF LONG NANCY YINGLING
Place 1 Place 5
BOB MAHALIK MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, July
22, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hunt called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present
and convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Present 7 - Karen Hunt;Cliff Long;Wes Mays;Gary Roden;Marvin Franklin;Mark Hill
and Nancy Yingling
Absent 1 - Bob Mahalik
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
A. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of
Bethel Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
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Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
B. Consultation with the City Attorney with regards to Cause Number
DC-14-05839 filed in 101st Judicial District Court, Dallas County,
styled Hackbelt 27 Partners, L.P v. City of Coppell.
Discussed under Executive Session
C. Consultation with the City Attorney in regards to Cause Number
05-10-00283-CV, styled Mira Mar Development Corporation v. City of
Coppell, Texas.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:22 p.m. and convened into
the Work Session.
A. Presentation of traffic operations on Denton Tap Road.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding the Angel of Hope Garden
at the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center.
C. Discussion regarding the 2012 International Building Codes.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:32 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Bill Eason with First United Methodist Church gave the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of a proclamation naming July 22, 2014 as, “Debbie
Cravey Appreciation Day,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to
Debbie Cravey. A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
7. Citizens’ Appearance
Mayor Hunt asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Joe Thompson, 500 Carter Dr., spoke in support of the Angel of Hope
Garden.
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of minutes: July 8, 2014.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3, Parking,
Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances by adding a subsection to
make it unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle at all times on a
portion of Peninsula Drive; and authorizing the Mayor to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2014-1382
C. Consider approval of a License Agreement with the Village at
Cottonwood Creek 6 Homeowners Association to allow the use of
decorative street and regulatory signs within the City’s right of way; at
the intersections of Parkway Blvd and Buttonwood, Hampton, Gifford,
and Graham; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
the appropriate funding to the Community Development Block Grant
Funds Agreement with Dallas County, Texas, for fiscal years 2015,
2016 and 2017.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the Consent
Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2014-0722.1
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End of Consent Agenda
9. Consider approval to purchase Cisco Network Switches on DIR
Contract # DIR-SDD-1388 from Flair Data Systems in the amount of
$141,374.70 and authorize the City Manager to sign.
Presentation: Albert Gauthier, CIO, made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
10. Consider approval of an agreement with Allied Waste Services of Fort
Worth, LLC a Republic Services Company (Republic Services), to
provide Waste, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Collection
and providing a termination of services notice to both Waste
Management of Texas, Inc. (Waste Management) and WM At Your
Door Special Collection; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
Presentation: Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
11. Consider approval of Bid No. 0614-02 from Boyd Construction
Services, LLC in the amount of $137,909.03, to construct a memorial
garden in the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center cemetery, and authorizing
the City Manager to sign the necessary documents
Presentation: Guy McLain, Assistant Director of Parks, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
12. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips reported on project updates: West Sandy Lake Road
is making progress. There is still quite a bit of concrete to be poured for the
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intersections and retaining walls, but good headway is being made. The
intersection of MacArthur Road and Belt Line Road should be opened by the
weekend. Although the office has fielded many complaints, the project was
thoroughly communicated and publicized.
Regarding future agendas, Mr. Phillips reminded Council of the next Budget
Workshop and Council Work Session on July 29th. Discussion will finalize the
remaining pieces of the budget process before filing with the City Secretary's
Office on August 5th.
13. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Councilmember Wes Mays gave his final report for the Metrocrest Community
Clinic. On June 1st, the benefit agreement was reviewed with the North Texas
Division of Healthcare of America. The organization also discussed the policies
and procedures it has been reviewing to make it a certified medical home
concept. Councilmember Mark Hill will be representing this committee over the
next year.
14. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
15. Necessary Action from Executive Session
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, to approve full and final settlement by and
between the City of Coppell and Mira Mar Development Corporation for an
additional $300,000; and to authorize the City Manager to execute a settlement
agreement upon approval of the City Attorney and special legal counsel; and,
to submit a dismissal with prejudice on Cause Number 05-10-00283, styled Mira
Mar Development Corporation v. City of Coppell filed in the 101st Judicial
District Court of Dallas County, Texas. The motion passed by an unanimous
vote.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill
and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
________________________
Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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Agenda
255 Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT GARY RODEN
Mayor Place 4
CLIFF LONG NANCY YINGLING
Place 1 Place 5
BOB MAHALIK MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., 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 reserves 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:
1. Call to Order
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
A. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Bethel
Road and west of S. Coppell Road.
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
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B. Consultation with the City Attorney with regards to Cause Number
DC-14-05839 filed in 101st Judicial District Court, Dallas County, styled
Hackbelt 27 Partners, L.P v. City of Coppell.
C. Consultation with the City Attorney in regards to Cause Number
05-10-00283-CV, styled Mira Mar Development Corporation v. City of
Coppell, Texas.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Presentation of traffic operations on Denton Tap Road.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding the Angel of Hope Garden at
the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center.
C. Discussion regarding the 2012 International Building Codes.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Consider approval of a proclamation naming July 22, 2014 as, “Debbie
Cravey Appreciation Day,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
7. Citizens’ Appearance
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of minutes: July 8, 2014.
B. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3, Parking,
Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances by adding a subsection to
make it unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle at all times on a portion
of Peninsula Drive; and authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary
documents.
C. Consider approval of a License Agreement with the Village at
Cottonwood Creek 6 Homeowners Association to allow the use of
decorative street and regulatory signs within the City’s right of way; at
the intersections of Parkway Blvd and Buttonwood, Hampton, Gifford,
and Graham; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the
appropriate funding to the Community Development Block Grant Funds
Agreement with Dallas County, Texas, for fiscal years 2015, 2016 and
2017.
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End of Consent Agenda
9. Consider approval to purchase Cisco Network Switches on DIR Contract
# DIR-SDD-1388 from Flair Data Systems in the amount of $141,374.70
and authorize the City Manager to sign.
10. Consider approval of an agreement with Allied Waste Services of Fort
Worth, LLC a Republic Services Company (Republic Services), to
provide Waste, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Collection
and providing a termination of services notice to both Waste
Management of Texas, Inc. (Waste Management) and WM At Your
Door Special Collection; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
11. Consider approval of Bid No. 0614-02 from Boyd Construction Services,
LLC in the amount of $137,909.03, to construct a memorial garden in
the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center cemetery, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign the necessary documents
12. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
13. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
14. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
15. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjournment
________________________
Karen Selbo Hunt, 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 18th day of July, 2014, at _____________.
______________________________
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE - 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 makes 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).
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