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255 Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Minutes City Council Tuesday, April 25, 2017 5:30 PM Council Chambers KAREN HUNT WES MAYS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem CLIFF LONG NANCY YINGLING Place 1 Place 5 BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES MARVIN FRANKLIN Place 2 Place 6 GARY RODEN MARK HILL Place 4 Place 7 MIKE LAND City Manager Present 8 - Karen Hunt;Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Wes Mays;Gary Roden;Marvin Franklin;Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling Also present were City Manager Mike Land, Deputy City Manager Mario Canizares, 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, April 25, 2017 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 the Executive Session at 5:38 p.m. 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 north of Sandy Lake Road and west of N. Coppell Road. Discussed under Executive Session. B. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of E. City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 City Council Minutes April 25, 2017 Belt Line Road and east of S. Belt Line Road. Discussed under Executive Session. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters. C. City Manager’s Evaluation. Discussed under Executive Session. 3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:39 p.m. and convened into the Work Session. A. Discussion regarding Redflex Agreement. B. Discussion regarding Freeport Parkway (IH-635 to Bethel Road) Reconstruction Project. C. Discussion regarding Belt Line Road Reconstruction Project. D. Discussion of Agenda Items. Presented in Work Session. Regular Session Mayor Hunt recessed the Work Session at 7:27 p.m. and reconvened into the Regular Session. 4. Invocation 7:30 p.m. Reverend Dale Patterson with Hackberry Creek Church gave the Invocation. 5. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hunt and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 6. Mid-year update presentation by Metrocrest Services. Mr. Tracy Eubanks, CEO of Metrocrest Services, reviewed the organizations Mission , their key services and key partners. He advised that approximately 14,000 meals were provided to kids during the Summer of 2016, 71 students received weekend food backpacks during the school year, and that Senior Citizen transportation is also provided through the organization. Mayor Hunt and the City Council expressed their gratitude for the services provided and the work done by Metrocrest Services. 7. Consider approval of a proclamation recognizing the month of May as “Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month” and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Hunt read and presented a proclamation recognizing the month of May City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 City Council Minutes April 25, 2017 as "Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month" to Ms. Connie Thompson and four other representatives from Denton ABATE. Ms. Thompson advised that one of their biggest events is the Christmas Toy Drive and that they provided toys for more than 10,000 families in 2016. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, that the Proclamation recognizing the month of May as "Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month" be approved. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Aye: 7- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Councilmember Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling 8. Citizens’ Appearance Mr. Srini Chunduru, 115 Bordeaux Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor expansion as it relates to the elevated rail guideway across Denton Tap Road. He advised that the Cypress Waters alternative is preferred and would limit the detrimental impacts to the residential communities in Coppell. Mr. Rob Balachandran, 758 Chalais Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor expansion as it relates to the elevated rail guideway across Denton Tap Road. He advised that the Cypress Waters alternative is preferred and would limit the detrimental impacts to the residential communities in Coppell. Mr. Amit Sangani, 739 Chateaus Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor expansion as it relates to the elevated rail guideway across Denton Tap Road. He advised that the Cypress Waters alternative is preferred and would limit the detrimental impacts to the residential communities in Coppell. Mr. Sangani presented a petition to the Mayor and Council of others within the Chateaus of Coppell opposing the proposed elevated rail guideway across Denton Tap Road. 9. Consider approval of the minutes: April 11, 2017. A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Cliff Long, that the minutes of April 11, 2017 be approved. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Aye: 7- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Councilmember Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling 10. Consider approval of a contract with BGE, Inc., for Project Management assistance associated with the Freeport Parkway (IH-635 to Bethel Road) Reconstruction project; in an amount not to exceed $100,972.00; funded from the Capital Improvement Program funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents. A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by City of Coppell, Texas Page 3 City Council Minutes April 25, 2017 Councilmember Gary Roden, that a contract with BGE, Inc., for Project Management assistance associated with the Freeport Parkway (IH-635 to Bethel Road) Reconstruction project; in an amount not to exceed $100,972.00; funded from the Capital Improvement Program funds be approved. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Aye: 7- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Councilmember Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling 11. Consider approval of a second amendment to the agreement between the City of Coppell and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. to provide a contract extension of the Photo Red Light Enforcement Services; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that the second amendment to the agreement between the City of Coppell and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. to provide a contract extension of the Photo Red Light Enforcement Services be approved. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Aye: 7- Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary Roden;Councilmember Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Councilmember Nancy Yingling 12. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas City Manager Mike Land reported that a new video for Andy Brown Park West has been posted on the city's website. Early voting for the City's General Election is going on this week and into next. 13. Mayor and Council Reports A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding upcoming Spring events. 1. Early voting has begun. You may vote anywhere in the county of which you are registered. Coppell Town Center is a polling place. The polls are open 8:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday and then 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Election Day is May 6th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2.The Police Department is holding the annual Drug Take Back Day and encouraging residents to drop off unwanted medicines on April 29th from 10am to 2pm at the Justice Center. 2. Fill the Boot Fundraiser May 3-5 | Intersections in Coppell The Coppell Fire Department is showing its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger. Look for our firefighters at intersections taking donations in fire boots, and all the money collected goes directly to the MDA! City of Coppell, Texas Page 4 City Council Minutes April 25, 2017 3. Join us for the Concert on the Lawn in Old Town on May 5th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The band will be Time Machine. 4. Don’t forget: The 7th Annual CozbyCon will be at the Library on Saturday, May 2 from 12-4. All ages are invited to make crafts, shop from a variety of vendors, play games, view CozbyCon art contest entries, and enter for a chance to win door prizes. There will also be facepainting, food trucks, and lots more! 14. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no Council action or deliberation permitted. A. CFBISD/LISD Liaison - Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores B. CISD Liaison - Mayor Pro Tem Mays and Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores C. Coppell Seniors - Councilmember Roden Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores reported that Elections are underway at the A. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, that they will be participating in the medication disposal event on Saturday, April 29th, that open enrollment for CFBISD is currently underway, and that seniors 60+ years of age are eligible for an Advamtage Card that gets them into ISD events for free. Mayor Hunt advised that the Coppell ISD offers a Gold Card that is very similar for Coppell seniors. B. Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays announced a few upcoming events in the Coppell ISD, including the upcoming Education Foundation Run, a Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, Graduation, and the election of School Board members. Mayor Pro Tem Wes Mays also reported that the Coppell High School principal had announced his resignation. C. Councilmember Gary Roden reported that there are many activities at the Coppell Senior Center for residents 50+ for a $10 membership fee. 15. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no Council action or deliberation permitted. Councilmember Nancy Yingling announced that citizens will gather at Town Center from 12-1 p.m. on May 4th, to celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Mayor Hunt announced that the Community Gala will be held on Saturday, April 29th with a Mardi Gras theme. She advised the Chamber of Commerce can provide all the details if anyone is interested in attending. Mayor Hunt recessed the regular meeting and the Council reconvened into Work Session at 8:39 p.m. 16. Necessary Action from Executive Session There was no action taken from Executive Session. Adjournment City of Coppell, Texas Page 5 City Council Minutes April 25, 2017 There was no further business before the City Council and Mayor Hunt adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. ________________________ Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Christel Pettinos, City Secretary City of Coppell, Texas Page 6