CM 1978-02-28 Minutes of February 28, 1978
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on February 28,
1975~at 7:30 p.m., in the Coppell High School Cafeteria.
The following members were present:
Fred Baker, Ma~Or pro Tem
Roy Brock, Councilman
Stubby Steadman, Councilman
Andy Grant, Councilma~
Mayor John Burns and Councilman Don Carter were not present. Also present were
City Administrator James Elium and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
Th~meeting was called to order and everyone asked to~t~nd while Councilman
Steadman gave the invocation
Councilman Brock moved that the reading of the minutes of February 14 be waived;~,
Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 4-0. Councilman Brock then moved~
that the minutes, of February 14 beapproved; Councilman Steadman seconded and
motion carried~4-O. Councilman Steadman moved that the reading of the minutes
L~O of February 20 be waived; Counci. lman Brock seconde~and motion carried 4-0. A
correction was noted on the minutes of February 20~.~ The correction reads as
)mm follows: Councilman Grant~'stated.~that with the.propos&l he submitted, the pro-
ject would be completed more economically, more effectfvely, and more adequately.
He also stated that if a new firm were brought in todo the work, they would have
to obtain their background material from Rady and Associates, and why should the
city pay twice for this study and work. Councilman Steadman moved that the minutes
of February 20 be approved as corrected; Councilman Brock seconded and motion
carried 4-0.
The first item on the agenda was a report on the audit for the t976~77 budget
year. Mr. Jack Mayberry was present to. give a report on the audit. Following
this presentations.it was the consensus of.the Council -that the aud.~t report
be accepted.
' Next, an agreement With Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Lancaster for an Inter-
local Government'Equipment Rental Project was considered. This contract would
allow Coppell to rent equipment from the three cities as needed and as available.
The following discussion on this item: Councilman Steadman moved that the City
Administrator be authorized to enter into a contract with the cities of Carrollton,
Farmers Branch, and Lancaster; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 4-0.
The Council then considered approval of a preliminary plat for Willowood Ad-
'dition by FOX andJacobs. Mr. Mike Mitchell and Mr. Walter Damon were present
to request approval of a plat. Mr. Mitchell stated that Fox and Jacobs planned
to deed restrict the houses to 1400 square feet, they would all have rear entry
garages, the lots along the northern edge of the development would be 70 feet
wide and would be held for a period of time in order to try to sell them to custom
builders. The development includeF approximately 440 homes. Mr. Lee Hall asked
to be recognized from the audience' and questioned who would be maintaining the
greenbelts that are proposed in the development. Mayor Pro lem Baker answered
that_the City would maintain thegreenbelt areas; Ms. Jun~.Chenault asked to be
recognized from the audience and voiced concern about the water drainage from the
park area across Bethel Road into Northlake Woodlands area. It was noted that
more studies would be done on this problem before the final plat is presented for
approval. The following discussion on this item: Councilman Brock moved that the
preliminary:plat be accepted; Councilman Steadman seconded and motion carried 3-1
with Councilman Grant against.
An agreement with Nall& Associates for a water and sewer rate study was the next
item on the agenda. This contract called for an amount not to exceed $7,560 to
be paid to Nall for work done on the water and sewer rate study. Councilman Grant
moved that the Agreement be executed; Councilman Steadman seconded and motion car-
ried 4-0.
Adoption of the Regional Thoroughfare Plan as presented by the NCTCOG was the ..
next item to be considered by the CounKtl~,~quncilman Grant moved that this
plan be adopted; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 4-0.
Next, the Council considered the purchase of a tractor and mower to be used in the
Public Works and Water DePartments. City Administrator James Elium stated that
the City could lease purchase a tractor mower for three years for approximately
$275-$300 per month. Councilman Grant moved that the City advertise for bids for
a tractor and mower to include a rear box blade; Councilman Brock seconded and
motion carried 4-0.)~-~
A proposed addition to MUD of the Kimbel Addition was the next item for the
Council's consideration. Mr. Harvey Steely has requested that he be allowed
to join The Coppell Municipal Utility District. The MUD Board of Directors has
approved the addition subject to,the City's approval. Councilman Grant moved
that this addition be approved; Councilman Steadman seconded and motion carried
4-0.
Next, City Administrator James Elium gave a report on the MUD meeting which was
held Thursday, February 23. The City had presented a letter to the MUD Board
of Directors at this meeting requesting that the City take over the operation
and maintenance of their lines. A reply has been received from the MUD requesting
that certain documents be given to the District in order for them tomake their
decision. A copy of that letter is attached as a permanent p~F~ of these minutes.
Approval of Bills was the next item to be considered. Councilman Grant moved that
the Bills be approved for payment; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried
4-0.
The meeting was then closed for an executive session allowed under Article 6252-17,
Section 2(g} discussion concerning personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was then declared open to the public.
Councilman Steadman moved that Dover Bradshaw be hired as a police officer under
the Ceta Program; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 4-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Fred Baker, May6r.~Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Do.thy Timmo~, Ci~ecretary