CM 1979-03-27 MINUTES OF MARCN 27, 1979
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on March 27,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the Coppell High School Cafeteria.
The following members were present:
John R. Burns, Mayor
Andy Brown, Mayor Pro Tern
Roy Brock, Councilman
David Phillips, Councilman
Glen White, Councilman
Andy Grant, Councilman
Also present were City Administrator James Elium, City Attorney Larry Jackson,
and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Phillips gave the invocation.
Following the invocation, Councilman Brock moved that the reading of the minutes
be waived; Mayor Pro Tem Brown seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval. Councilman Brock then moved that the minutes be approved
as submitted; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
The first item to be considered by the Council was a request by Mrs. Lillie
Banks for a temporary permit for a mobile home to be placed on the Wyman
Bass property on East Sandy Lake Road. Mrs. Banks was present and stated that
her and her husband hoped to purchase the property and repair the existing house
on the property; however, they felt they needed to live close to the home since
they would be doing the repair work themselves. Following discussion on this
item, Councilman Grant moved that a temporary permit be issued for one year which
would be effective April 1, 1979, and that a building permit would have to be
issued within 90 days of that date; Councilman White seconded and motion carried
5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Next, Mrs. June Chenault and Mr. Frank Moore were present to discuss the condition
of the driveway at the building next to the E-Z Way. Mrs. Chenault stated that
when the permits were paid, no mention was made of an extra cost for a 1" water
meter; however, they have since received a bill for $334 for the extra cost. Mr.
Moore informed the Council that the condition of the driveway was such that ingress
and egress to the property was hard and would like to see that condition cleared
up before more work was done on the building. Following discussion on this item,
it was the consensus of the Council that the regular fee of $175 would be deducted
from.the extra bill of $334 if that amount has been previously paid.
Next, consideration of appointing the Coppell Star as the official newspaper
of the City was discussed. Mr. Roy Lemons, owner of the Star, was not present;
however, a letter from him was presented which requested that the City consider
naming his paper as the official paper. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Brown moved that the Coppell Star be named as the official newspaper of the
City of Coppell; Councilman White seconded the motion which carried 5-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
A request from Lightning Construction for an extension of time for completion
of the EPA Sewer Project was then discussed by the Council. At the recommendation
of the engineer for this project, Mr. Bob Kyle, the item was tabled until the
next Council meeting in order to obtain approval from EPA on an extension.
Invoice ~476 to Robert C. Kyle & Associates in the amount of $693.00 for engin-
eering services on the EPA Project was then considered by the Council. During
discussion on this item, Councilman Grant had to leave. Motion was made by
Councilman White to approve this bill for payment. It was seconded by Councilman
Brock and carried 3-0 .with the mayor showing his approval. Mayor Pro Tem Brown
was not in Council chambers during the vote.
An ordinance approving the zoning change request of Mr. Morris Ethridge was the
next item considered. Councilman White moved that this ordinance, No. 12g-A-12,
be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Next, an ordinance approving a zoning change request of Hr. Bill Thompson was
considered. Councilman Brock moved that this ordinance, No. 129-A-13, be
approved; Councilman White seconded and motion carrled 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
The Ctty Administrator's Report was the next item on the agenda. City
Admlnistrator James £1tu~ stated that he had been in contact with County
Canmissioner Jim Jackson and had received several estimates on repairing
? several roads within the City_limits. Those roads discussed were the paving
of Nash and Holly street for a cost to the City of $4,3D0; repaying approximately
1,222 feet of Shadydale would cost $6,250, and patching the remaining portion
of Shadydale would cost another $2,000. Mr. Jackson indicated that he would
also restripe Beltline Road east to Carroll ton during the spring, that the
shoulders on Denton Tap Road are presently being repaired, and that Sandy
Lake Road east of the dam would have approximately 600 feet of repaying.
Following discussion on this item, it was the consensus of the Council that
Nash and Holly Streets would be paved at this time for a total cost to the
City of $4,300.00.
Next, an ordinance granting a franchise to Cable-Vision of Coppell, Inc. was
considered. City Attorney Larry Jackson reviewed this ordinance with the
Council. Following discussion, Councilman White moved that this ordinance,
Imm No. 194, be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval.
Approval of the bills was the next item considered. Mayor Pro Tem Brown
moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman White seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then closed for an executive session allowed under Article
6252-17, Section 2 (c), discussion with City Attorney and Article 6252-17,
Section 2 {g) discussion concerning personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
John R. Burns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons ,~City SeCretary