City Council
Regular MeetingCoppell, TX · March 28, 2023
Minutes
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Present 8 - Wes Mays;Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;John
Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Also present were Deputy City Managers Kent Collins and Traci Leach, City Attorney
Robert Hager and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 28,
2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A. Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning the Spectrum
Settlement.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
B. To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
located north of Southwestern Boulevard and west of Denton Tap Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during Work Session, but will be heard during the
Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:42 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:45 p.m.
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Discussion regarding the selection of Mayor Pro Tem.
C. Discussion regarding the Stream Bank Restoration Loan Program.
D. Discussion regarding future median designs.
E. Receive a legislative update.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:24 p.m. and reconvened into
the Regular Session at 7:33 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Beth Kellner with the First United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamation
6. Consider approval of a Proclamation designating the month of April as
“Christian Family Month;” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Carmen Prince and the Allies Interfaith members. A motion was made
by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Brianna
Hinojosa-Smith, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an
unanimous vote.
7. Citizens’ Appearance
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation Drive, spoke in regards to curbs and
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sidewalks.
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 28, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A through E through
be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval to purchase Microsoft Enterprise Licensing from SHI,
DIR contract # DIR TSO-4092 in the amount of $270,513.15 as
budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A through E through
be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C. Consider approval to purchase Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure from Unique
Digital, A Converge Company, DIR contract # DIR TSO-4315 in the
amount of $603,956.36 and available in the Enterprise Solutions
Replacement Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A through E through
be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider approval to purchase one (1) Interceptor Utility Hybrid from
Silsbee Ford through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing vehicle;
in the amount of $58,209.64; as provided for in the Capital Replacement
Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A through E through
be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E. Consider approval to purchase three (3) pickup trucks from Caldwell
Country Chevrolet through BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative #601-19;
for replacement of existing vehicles; in the total amount of $207,854.60;
as provided for in the Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A through E through
be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
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9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-295R3-HC, Starbucks Restaurant, a zoning
change request from PD-295-HC (Planned Development-295-Highway
Commercial) to PD-295R3-HC (Planned Development-295 Revision
3-Highway Commercial, to approve a Detail Site Plan for a Starbucks sit
down/drive-thru restaurant on 0.76 acres of property, located on the south
side of SH 121, between Freeport Parkway and Northwestern Drive, just
northeast of the proposed Popeyes, at the request of Archway 121
Coppell, LTD, being represented by Clay Cristy of Claymoore
Engineering.
The requester has asked to withdraw the zoning change request; therefore no
action was taken on this item.
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-295R2-HC, Popeyes Chicken Restaurant, a
zoning change request from PD-295-HC (Planned
Development-295-Highway Commercial) to PD-295R2-HC (Planned
Development-295 Revision 2-Highway Commercial), to approve a Detail
Site Plan for a Popeyes Chicken sit down/drive-thru restaurant, on 0.97
acres of property, located on the south side of SH 121, between Freeport
Parkway and Northwestern Drive, just southwest of the proposed
Starbucks., at the request of Archway 121 Coppell, LTD, being
represented by Clay Cristy of Claymoore Engineering.
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell informed City Council that the requester
has asked for a continuation of the Public Hearing to the April 11, 2023, City
Council Meeting.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one had signed
up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to continue the Public Hearing to the April 11,
2023, City Council meeting. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
11. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land gave the following updates regarding ongoing and
future projects:
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the cricket pitch by Wagon Wheel Field 6 is
next Tuesday, April 4th at 11AM. The address is 1001 Northpoint Drive.
The Moore Road Boardwalk construction project is making progress. The
Moore Road Pond has been de-watered and all wildlife have been relocated.
Contractors are continuing to pour concrete on S. Belt Line Road.
Beginning this week there will be panel replacement work on E. Sandy Lake
Road.
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12. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
Are you interested in the future of Old Town Coppell? Join us Thursday, March
30, at 6 pm at the Senior and Community Center at 345 W. Bethel Road to take
part in a facilitated conversation about the next steps for Old Town. Don’t miss
this opportunity to share your ideas and feedback with City leadership!
In April of each year, the City holds a Town Hall meeting for the public. Staff
presents their current projects and major projects planned for the upcoming
fiscal year. During the Town Hall, residents are encouraged to ask questions
and provide feedback on things that they would like the City to include in the
budget. Join us for the Budget Town Hall scheduled for April 6th in Council
Chambers at 7 p.m.
Are you ready to vote in the upcoming May 6th local election? Make sure you
register to vote by April 6th. Information on how to register to vote can be
found at votetexas.gov.
13. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on North Central Texas Council of Governments -
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
B. Report on North Texas Commission - Councilmember Brianna
Hinojosa-Smith
C. Report on Dallas College at Coppell - Councilmember Cliff Long
Reports provided by City Council members.
14. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Wes Mays spoke of the recent swearing-in ceremony for an officer in the
Coppell Police Department.
15. Necessary Action from Executive Session
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Biju Mathew, to approve a settlement agreement by and among the City of
Allen, et al and Spectrum Gulf Coast LLC, Cause No. 2018-3835-4, pending
USDC in the Western District of Texas, whereby the cities have alleged an
unpaid franchise and PEG fees based on unreported increase; the City of
Coppell shall receive a net franchise fee of $40,000 over a ten year period; and
authorize the City Manager to sign the appropriate settlement documents. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Mayor Wes Mays recessed the Regular Session at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened
into the Work Session at 8:05 p.m.
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16. Adjournment
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
________________________
Wes Mays, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
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Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
1. Call to Order
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A. Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning the Spectrum
Settlement.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
B. To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
located north of Southwestern Boulevard and west of Denton Tap Road.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during Work Session, but will be heard during the
Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Discussion regarding the selection of Mayor Pro Tem.
C. Discussion regarding the Stream Bank Restoration Loan Program.
D. Discussion regarding future median designs.
E. Receive a legislative update.
Attachments: Mayor Pro Tem Memo.pdf
Loan Program Memo.pdf
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Legislative Update Memo.pdf
Median Designs Memo.pdf
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamation
6. Consider approval of a Proclamation designating the month of April as
“Christian Family Month;” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Attachments: Christian Family Proclamation.pdf
7. Citizens’ Appearance
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 28, 2023.
Attachments: CM 2023-02-28.pdf
B. Consider approval to purchase Microsoft Enterprise Licensing from SHI,
DIR contract # DIR TSO-4092 in the amount of $270,513.15 as
budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
Attachments: Microsoft EA Memo.pdf
Microsoft EA Quote.pdf
C. Consider approval to purchase Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure from Unique
Digital, A Converge Company, DIR contract # DIR TSO-4315 in the
amount of $603,956.36 and available in the Enterprise Solutions
Replacement Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
Attachments: Nutanix Memo.pdf
Nutanix Quote.pdf
D. Consider approval to purchase one (1) Interceptor Utility Hybrid from
Silsbee Ford through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing vehicle;
in the amount of $58,209.64; as provided for in the Capital Replacement
Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
Attachments: Vehicle Purchase Memo.pdf
Silsbee Ford Quote.pdf
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E. Consider approval to purchase three (3) pickup trucks from Caldwell
Country Chevrolet through BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative #601-19;
for replacement of existing vehicles; in the total amount of $207,854.60;
as provided for in the Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Attachments: Caldwell Vehicle Purchase Memo.pdf
Caldwell Quote.pdf
End of Consent Agenda
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-295R3-HC, Starbucks Restaurant, a zoning
change request from PD-295-HC (Planned Development-295-Highway
Commercial) to PD-295R3-HC (Planned Development-295 Revision
3-Highway Commercial, to approve a Detail Site Plan for a Starbucks sit
down/drive-thru restaurant on 0.76 acres of property, located on the
south side of SH 121, between Freeport Parkway and Northwestern
Drive, just northeast of the proposed Popeyes, at the request of
Archway 121 Coppell, LTD, being represented by Clay Cristy of
Claymoore Engineering.
Attachments: Withdrawal Letter.pdf
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-295R2-HC, Popeyes Chicken Restaurant, a
zoning change request from PD-295-HC (Planned
Development-295-Highway Commercial) to PD-295R2-HC (Planned
Development-295 Revision 2-Highway Commercial, to approve a Detail
Site Plan for a Popeyes Chicken sit down/drive-thru restaurant, on 0.97
acres of property, located on the south side of SH 121, between
Freeport Parkway and Northwestern Drive, just southwest of the
proposed Starbucks, at the request of Archway 121 Coppell, LTD, being
represented by Clay Cristy of Claymoore Engineering.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
PZ Staff Report Popeyes.pdf
Detail Site Plan.pdf
Landscape Plan.pdf
Building Elevations and Material Board.pdf
Signs.pdf
11. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
12. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
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13. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on North Central Texas Council of Governments -
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
B. Report on North Texas Commission - Councilmember Brianna
Hinojosa-Smith
C. Report on Dallas College at Coppell - Councilmember Cliff Long
14. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
15. Necessary Action from Executive Session
16. Adjournment
________________________
Wes Mays, 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 24th day of March, 2023, at _____________.
______________________________
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE AND OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION
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
seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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