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255 Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Minutes City Council Tuesday, November 11, 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 Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary Jean Dwinnell, and City Attorney Robert Hager. The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, November 11, 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 5:30 p.m. Present 8 - Karen Hunt;Cliff Long;Bob Mahalik;Wes Mays;Gary Roden;Marvin Franklin;Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling 2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room City Council convened into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development prospects south of Bethel Road and west of S. Coppell Road. Discussed under Executive Session. 3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. and convened into the Work Session. City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 A. Discussion regarding Board and Commission appointments. B. Presentation regarding temporary Library relocation. C. Presentation regarding the re-branding of the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center. D. Discussion regarding the Audio/Video upgrades at Town Center. E. Discussion regarding Agenda Items. Presented in Work Session. Regular Session Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:27 p.m. and reconvened into the Regular Session at 7:37 p.m. 4. Invocation 7:30 p.m. Associate Pastor Bill Eason with First United Methodist Church gave the Invocation. 5. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hunt and Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hunt thanked all Veterans for their service and their families for supporting them. 6. Citizens’ Appearance Mayor Hunt asked for those who signed up to speak: Ms. Nikitha Vicas, 917 Crestview Drive, and two fellow students spoke regarding the Make a Wish Foundation. They explained that they were raising money with Pepsico as the Platinum Sponsor and invited the Council and staff to an upcoming event. They further explained that this is to bring community awareness regarding the Make a Wish Foundation. 7. Consent Agenda A. Consider approval of the minutes: October 28, 2014. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-241R3-C, Red Hawk Office, a zoning change from PD-241-C (Planned Development-241-Commercial) to PD-241R3-C (Planned Development-241 Revision-3-Commercial), to attach a Detail Plan on Lot 27R, Block A, to allow the construction of a 4,723-square-foot medical office building on 0.57 acres of property located on the west side of Denton Tap Road approximately 920 feet north of Bethel City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 School Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Enactment No: 91500-A-660 C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-265R-TH- 1, Kyra Court, a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) & PD-265-TH- 1 (Planned Development-265-Townhouse-1) to PD-265R-TH-1 (Planned Development-265 Revised-Townhouse-1), to attach a Revised Detail Plan to allow an expansion of the existing Planned Development District to incorporate an additional 1.58 acres of property and to increase the number of townhomes from 15 to 22 and two (2) common areas to three (3) common areas on approximately 4.23 acres of property located on the north side of Belt Line Road, approximately 1,700 feet west of Moore Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Enactment No: 91500-A-661 D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance-CHAPTER 12/ARTICLE 35, “ACCESSORY STRUCTURES REGULATIONS”, deleting the 80% masonry requirements for accessory structures in non-residential districts and for structures that are 150 square feet or more in residential districts, unless they are visible from a public street; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Enactment No: 91500-A-659 E. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 3, Article 3-5, “Solid Waste and Recycling Program to Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Trimmings Program”; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Enactment No: 2014-1400 F. Consider approval to award TCPN Proposal # CPN R132205 -TX-2 to TREMCO/WTI in the amount of $154,966.00; as budgeted in City of Coppell, Texas Page 3 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF) for the roof restoration at 265 Parkway; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. G. Consider approval to award a contract to Tarrant Paint & Stain, to repaint traffic poles, mast arms, signal heads and various other poles; in the amount of $100,000.00; as budgeted in the current Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF); through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the City of Fort Worth; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. H. Consider approval of awarding Bid No. Q-1014-02 for electrical services to Nema 3 Electric, Inc. for a twelve month period beginning December 1, 2014, with options to renew an additional four years as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. I. Consider approval to purchase Paratech rescue shoring equipment through the sole source vendor Metro Fire as budgeted in the FY 2014-2015 General Fund for the amount of $74,856.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that Agenda Items A-I be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. End of Consent Agenda 8. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation’s Resolution which authorized the issuance of the Corporation’s Sales Tax Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2014; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Mr. Jason Hughes, representing First Southwest, advised that due to the Veteran's Day holiday, the bonds were sold on Monday, November 10th. He further advised that Citigroup purchased the bonds at an interest rate of 3.45% with a 24-year term and a 10-year call. Mr. Hughes explained that in addition, the 1999 bond series were refinanced with no extension of debt for a total sale of $30.87 million. City of Coppell, Texas Page 4 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 Discussion ensued regarding the City's upgraded bond rating, the bond rating of the CRDC, and the cost of the purchased surety bond. A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by a 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 Enactment No: 2014.1111.1 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1259-C, Salata, a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1259-C (Special Use Permit-1259-Commercial), to allow the occupancy of a former bank lease space for a 3,260-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru “pick-up only” window located at 150 South Denton Tap Road, Suite 120. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to speak. Discussion ensued regarding the drive-thru "pick-up only" window, the closest locations in the area, and the coloring of the awning and name lettering. Mr. Michael Hershman, applicant, was present to answer questions. A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, 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 10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-269R-SF-12, St. Alphonsa Catholic Church, a zoning change request from PD-269-SF-12 (Planned Development-269-Single Family-12) to PD-269R-SF-12 (Planned Development-269 Revised-Single Family-12), to attach a revised Detail Site Plan to allow a four-foot tall decorative metal fence with five-foot tall masonry columns within the front yards along South Heartz Road and Woodhurst Drive and a six-foot-tall board-on-board wood fence along the east property line on 5.5 acres of property located 200 S. Heartz Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to speak. City of Coppell, Texas Page 5 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the following conditions: 1. Add a PD Conditions table to the Site Plan outlining the two exceptions being granted- Front yard fencing along Heartz and Woodhurst Roads and a board on board wood fence being permitted in lieu of the required masonry screening wall on the north and east sides. 2. Add a PD Condition stating that upon future expansion, the decorative metal fence allowance along the southwest corner of the site (on Heartz from the southern parking lot to Woodhurst and on Woodhurst extending from Heartz to the alley) shall be reevaluated. 3. Modify the column detail on sheet SK-2 to include the brick veneer on the CMU as outlined in the notes. 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 11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-275-H, Founders Crossing, a zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-275-H (Planned Development-275-Historic), to allow the development of three office buildings on 0.751 acres of property located on the south side of West Bethel Road, approximately 190 feet west of Main Street. At this time, Mayor Hunt left the meeting upon filing a Conflict of Interest Affidavit for Agenda Items 11 and 12. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to speak. Discussion ensued regarding a flood mitigation plan and the agreement between the three (3) property owners. Mr. Bennett Ratliff was present to answer questions of the Council. A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed comments may be generated upon full detail engineering plan review. 2. Coordinate with the Historic Society for placement of the recently crafted historic marker for this site. 3. A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction. 4. Submit Property Owners’ Association documents for review and file at time of Replat recordation. Ensure shared parking is contained in the document. 5. No building permit shall be issued for any building contained within the currently defined FEMA 100-year flood plain until the boundaries have been revised. City of Coppell, Texas Page 6 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 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. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Founders Crossing, Lots 1R, 2 & 3, Block A, Replat, being a replat of the Founders Crossing Addition, Lot 1, Block A, into three lots to establish the fire lane and necessary easements and to allow separate ownerships on property containing 0.751 acres located on the south side of West Bethel Road, approximately 190 feet west of Main Street. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to speak. Mr. Bennett Ratliff was present to answer questions and advised that the offices are all addressed on Bethel Road creating an odd building shape. A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by Councilmember Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the following conditions: 1. Additional engineering comments may be generated upon detailed engineering review. 3. Revise the 100-year flood plain arrow to point to the currently defined FEMA 100-year Flood Plain. 4. No building permit shall be issued for any building contained within the currently defined FEMA 100-year flood plain until the boundaries have been revised. 5. Submit Property Owners’ Association documents for review and file at time of Replat recordation. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. At this time, Mayor Hunt returned to the meeting. 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: Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, PH 1, Lots 1R1 & 1R2, Block 1R, Replat, being a replat of Coppell Commerce Center PH 1, Lot 1R1, into two lots to allow the retention of the existing uses and easements on Lot 1R1 (16.46 acres) and the subdivision of Lot 1R2 for townhomes (2.45 acres), on 18.92 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Burns Street. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. City of Coppell, Texas Page 7 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to speak. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the following condition: 1. Plans need to show specifics on fire hydrants. Public hydrants are required. The use of private fire hydrants from the existing development will not be permitted to serve these residential lots. The motion passed with Councilmember Mahalik voting against the motion. Aye: 6- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling Nay: 1- Councilmember Bob Mahalik 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the RL Hammond Street Addition, Lots 1-18 & 1X-2X, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Coppell Commerce Center PH 1, Lot 1R2, into 18 townhome lots and two common area lots on 2.45 acres of land located along the west side of Hammond Street, south of West Bethel Road, approximately 575 feet north of Burns Street. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed up to speak. Mr. Jason Rhodes, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council and advised that the plans had been modified regarding the doors, windows, and attic insullation in order to reduce the outside noise. A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden,to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the following conditions: 1. There will be additional comments during detailed engineering review. 2. Reduce public alley right-of-way to 15 feet, place five-foot reduction in common area 1X outside of the alley way and so designate on exhibit. 3. Plans need to show specifics on fire hydrants. Public hydrants are required. The use of private fire hydrants from the existing development will not be permitted to serve these residential lots. The motion passed with Councilmember Mahalik voting against the motion. Aye: 6- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling Nay: 1- Councilmember Bob Mahalik 15. Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment to the City of Coppell, Texas Page 8 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 Zoning Ordinance, CHAPTER 12-Section 12-33-1.8, that required brick screening walls be constructed according to the new standard specifications. The details are proposed to be codified in the Zoning Ordinance as an appendix illustration; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Zoning Ordinance be approved. The motion passed with Councilmember Hill voting against the motion. Aye: 6- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Bob Mahalik;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Mayor Pro Tem Marvin Franklin and Councilmember Nancy Yingling Nay: 1- Councilmember Mark Hill Enactment No: 91500-A-658 16. Consider approval of awarding bid #Q1014-03 Street Light Poles and LED Fixtures in two parts: Part A to JB Electric in the amount of $104,650.00 for Roadway Illumination Poles; and Part B to TraStar, Inc. for LED Fixtures in the amount of $29,800.00; for a total amount of $134,450.00; for a twelve month period from the date of bid; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. Presentation: George Marshall, Traffic Engineer, made a presentation to Council. Discussion ensued regarding light pollution, cost differences between the City maintaining the lights/fixtures and paying Oncor and whether other cities have purchased and maintain their own lights/fixtures. City Manager Clay Phillips explained that the style of the light standards will be consistent with the City's way-finder signs and part of the visual image desired with making Coppell a community of choice. He further explained that owning/maintaining our own lights/fixtures gives the City more control. 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 a 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 17. Consider approval of awarding bid #Q1014-01 TR14-01 LED Illumination Upgrade on Freeport Parkway and West Sandy Lake project to Groves Electrical Service Inc. in the amount of $50,370.45; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. Presentation: George Marshall, Traffic Engineer, made a presentation to Council. A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by City of Coppell, Texas Page 9 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by a 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 18. Consider approval to purchase Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck Model #300205-515 Pierce 95` through an Interlocal Agreement with Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), as budgeted in the FY 2014-2015 General Fund for the amount of $1,095,007.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents. Presentation: Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to Council. Mr. Mark Brochtrup, the City's Fleet Manager, was present and answered questions of the Council. Discussion ensued regarding the Apparatus Committee, the expected life of the new truck, the time frame for receiving the vehicle, and the trade-in value of the current ladder truck. A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by a 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 19. Consider appointments to the City’s Boards and Commissions. Presentation: Christel Pettinos, City Secretary, read the names of each of the Board/Commission appointees for 2015 into the record. Animal Services Advisory & Appeals Board - 2-Year Veterinarian - Dr. Reid Garfield Board of Adjustment - 2-Year Regular Members - Mark LeGros, Laura Ketchum, and Tien Le; 2-Year Alternate Members - Matthew Aycock and Jerry Hopkins Coppell Recreation Development Corporation - 2-Year Regular Members - Larry Jones, Stephen Hafer, Mark Tepper, Biju Matheew, Mahbuba Khan, Karen Hunt, and Marvin Franklin Coppell Economic Development Committee - 2-Year Regular Members - William Rohloff, Aaron Straach, Jeff Varnell, Kamruddin Shams, and David Heartquist; 2-Year Alternate - Kim Kelley Library Board - 2-Year Regular Members - Thomas Dwyer, Wednesday Foster, Janet Koester, and Karla Tabor Library Board - Your Advisor - 1-Year Students - Nicole Crumpler and Christine Ji City of Coppell, Texas Page 10 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 Parks and Recreation Board - 2-Year Regular Members - Greg Garcia, Jack Clark, Ed Guignon, Maureen Corcoran; 1-Year Regular Members - Lisa Montes, Melinda Melnick, and Philip Houm; 2-Year Alternate Member - Hilary Hodgson; 1-Year Alternate Member - Scott Yocum Parks and Recreation Board - Youth Advisor - 1-Year Students - Rachel Emerson and Anand Singh Planning and Zoning Commission - 2-Year Regular Members - Ed Darling, Douglas Robinson, and George Wiliford Mayor Hunt explained the terms of the appointees to the Parks Board, which are being adjusted due to the creation of the CRDC. Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Pettinos for her work on this project. A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by Councilmember Bob Mahalik, 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 20. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas City Manager Clay Phillips reported on numerous project updates: Sandy Lake Road is progressing. The signal light at Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road will begin full operation in the near future with the new flashing yellow arrow, at which time the directional pylons will be removed. Progress is being made on Freeport. The City Hall and Police Department projects are moving along. Painting on the second floor of City Hall will take place after the holidays. Concerning future agendas, there is only one meeting in December and one in March. The Board and Commission Reception will be held at the December 9th meeting. There will be a change order for the Bethel Road/Coppell Road project with regard to the Park Lane entrance and the stretch of roadway into the park at the Council meeting on December 9th. Mr. Phillips also stated that there would be a separate gathering for the Board/Commission Presidents with the City Manager and Mayor at a later date. 21. Mayor and Council Reports A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. Mayor Hunt explained that there was no Metroplex Mayor’s Meeting since it is Veterans Day and advised that she attended the gathering and ceremony at Rolling Oaks Memorial Center. B. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding Letters to Santa. Mayor Hunt explained that all good little girls and boys are invited to complete their “Wish List” for Christmas and drop it in Santa’s mailbox located in the City of Coppell, Texas Page 11 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 entryway of Town Center and that letters received between December 1 and December 20 will be delivered directly to Santa at the North Pole. She added that no postage is required, but that children who supply a complete name and address will receive a special return letter from Santa. C. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Mayor Hunt advised that the City’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony would be held on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m., that the theme would be Holiday Heroes and that judging of the floats would begin at 6 p.m. She further advised that her comments and the Tree Lighting Ceremony would begin at approximately 7:20 p.m. (when parade ends at Town Center). Mayor Hunt went through the following list to give an overview of what would be available for the enjoyment of all those attending. • Justin Cash Studio Band • Performance by Dana’s Dance Studio • Frost Bakery Hot Chocolate & Cookies • Hot Cobbler from the Relay for Life Committee • Popcorn • Glow Sticks Galore! • Candy Cane Hunt • Santa Pictures • Roasted Nuts • Holiday Characters - Frosty, Holiday Tree, Elves, Rudolph, and Gingerbread Man • Volunteers from the TLC Group at CHS D. Report by Council Members Mays and Mahalik regarding Coppell ISD. Councilmember Wes Mays reported that the Engineering Expo was held at Coppell High School over the weekend, that there were professional engineers on-site, and 38 Universities on site recruiting. Councilmember Bob Mahalik reported that the Coppell High School Band had performed at the State competition over the weekend and although they didn’t win, they did an awesome job. 22. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no Council action or deliberation permitted. There were no reports given. 23. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no Council action or deliberation permitted. There were no announcements made. 24. Necessary Action from Executive Session There was no action taken. Adjournment City of Coppell, Texas Page 12 City Council Minutes November 11, 2014 There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. __________________________ Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor __________________________ Christel Pettinos, City Secretary City of Coppell, Texas Page 13