City Council
Regular MeetingCoppell, TX · August 26, 2014
Minutes
255 Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT MARVIN FRANKLIN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN
Place 1 Place 4
BOB MAHALIK NANCY YINGLING
Place 2 Place 5
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Present 7 - Cliff Long;Bob Mahalik;Wes Mays;Gary Roden;Marvin Franklin;Mark Hill
and Nancy Yingling
Absent 1 - Karen Hunt
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City
Attorney David Dodd.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
August 26, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum
was present and convened into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
Discussion regarding economic development prospects north of
Lakeshore Drive and west of Belt Line Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
City of Coppell, Texas Page 1
City Council Minutes August 26, 2014
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin adjourned the Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. and
convened into the Work Session.
A. Discussion regarding the Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer
Collection System.
B. Discussion regarding the Communication Plan for the Republic
Solid Waste Service transition.
C. Discussion regarding Non-profit Funding.
D. Discussion regarding the 5th Tuesday Work Session on
September 30th.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin adjourned the Work Session at 7:05 p.m. and
reconvened into the Regular Session at 7:30pm.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Derek Robinson with GracePoint Church gave the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
The Coppell Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors and led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Presentation honoring Coppell Firefighters for their actions of a
successful resuscitation of a Coppell Citizen.
Fire Chief Kevin Richardson made a presentation honoring the following
Coppell Firefighters for their actions in a successful resuscitation of a Coppell
citizen, Mr. Sylvester: Todd Bourland, Captain, Tim Allen, FF/Paramedic,
Michael Brower, FF/Paramedic, Brandon Greenberg, FF/Paramedic and Jon
Yowell, FF/Paramedic.
7. Presentation of an award to the City of Coppell from the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts as a recipient of the 2014 Texas
Comptroller Leadership Circle Platinum Member.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin presented an award from the Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts to Cayce Lay, Budget Coordinator, for receiving the 2014
Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Platinum Award.
8. Report by the Economic Development Committee.
Read and Filed
William Rohloff, Chair, gave the board's semi-annual report to Council.
City of Coppell, Texas Page 2
City Council Minutes August 26, 2014
9. Citizens’ Appearance
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin advised that no one signed up to speak at the Citizens'
Appearance.
10. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: August 12, 2014.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3
as amended, amending the Master Fee schedule for Water Meter
Deposit Fees, Coppell City Code Fees, Fire Prevention Fees, Library
Fees, Food Establishment Fees, Permanent Establishment Fees,
Engineering Fees, Other Fees and Solid Waste Collection Fees and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2014-0825.1
C. Consider approval of the annual review of the written Investment
Policy of the City of Coppell as provided by the Public Funds
Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas
appointing a Plan Administrator for the City of Coppell, Texas PARS
Public Agencies Post-Retirement Health Care Trust and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-D be approved on the
Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2014-0825.2
End of Consent Agenda
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2014-15 budget
for the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to
City of Coppell, Texas Page 3
City Council Minutes August 26, 2014
Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one
signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Councilmember
Bob Mahalik, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
12. Consider approval of the proposed 2014-15 budget for the Coppell
Crime Control and Prevention District.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2014-15
Municipal Budget.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, to close the Public Hearing. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
14. Consider award of a contract for upgrades to the City of Coppell
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which
controls the water and sewer pumping and delivery, to Prime Controls,
LP in the amount of $136,400.00; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: Keith Marvin, Assistant Director of Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember
Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling
City of Coppell, Texas Page 4
City Council Minutes August 26, 2014
15. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips gave a project update on West Sandy Lake Road.
There will be intermittent lane closures as work is continued along Sandy Lake
Road. Capacity will grow, but there is still work to be done on the medians,
landscaping and irrigation. Freeport Parkway is looking different due to the
construction project along Creekview to Wagon Wheel Park. Finally, the project
for South Coppell Road and the remainder of Bethel Road will be going to bid
shortly. Construction won't begin before the holidays, but the project is in the
works.
Regarding future agendas, there will be a CRDC Public Forum on September
3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and a 5th Tuesday Work Session on
September 30th.
16. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Councilmember Roden attended the Senior Center Pot Luck Lunch and
enjoyed his time taking questions and visiting with members.
17. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
18. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Nothing to report.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
________________________
Marvin Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
City of Coppell, Texas Page 5
Agenda
255 Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT MARVIN FRANKLIN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN
Place 1 Place 4
BOB MAHALIK NANCY YINGLING
Place 2 Place 5
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.
Discussion regarding economic development prospects north of
Lakeshore Drive and west of Belt Line Road.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 Printed on 8/22/2014
City Council Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014
A. Discussion regarding the Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer
Collection System.
B. Discussion regarding the Communication Plan for the Republic Solid
Waste Service transition.
C. Discussion regarding Non-profit Funding.
D. Discussion regarding the 5th Tuesday Work Session on September
30th.
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Presentation honoring Coppell Firefighters for their actions of a
successful resuscitation of a Coppell Citizen.
7. Presentation of an award to the City of Coppell from the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts as a recipient of the 2014 Texas
Comptroller Leadership Circle Platinum Member.
8. Report by the Economic Development Committee.
9. Citizens’ Appearance
10. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: August 12, 2014.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3
as amended, amending the Master Fee schedule for Water Meter
Deposit Fees, Coppell City Code Fees, Fire Prevention Fees, Library
Fees, Food Establishment Fees, Permanent Establishment Fees,
Engineering Fees, Other Fees and Solid Waste Collection Fees and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of the annual review of the written Investment Policy
of the City of Coppell as provided by the Public Funds Investment Act,
Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas
appointing a Plan Administrator for the City of Coppell, Texas PARS
Public Agencies Post-Retirement Health Care Trust and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
End of Consent Agenda
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2014-15 budget for
City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 Printed on 8/22/2014
City Council Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014
the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
12. Consider approval of the proposed 2014-15 budget for the Coppell
Crime Control and Prevention District.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2014-15 Municipal
Budget.
14. Consider award of a contract for upgrades to the City of Coppell
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which
controls the water and sewer pumping and delivery, to Prime Controls,
LP in the amount of $136,400.00; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
15. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
16. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
17. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
18. 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 22nd day of August, 2014, at _____________.
______________________________
Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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).
City of Coppell, Texas Page 3 Printed on 8/22/2014
City Council Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014
City of Coppell, Texas Page 4 Printed on 8/22/2014
Get email alerts for Coppell
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.