CM 1979-07-10 MINUTES OF JULY 10, 1979
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 10,
1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Cafeteria.
The following members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
David Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem
r'~ Roy Brock, Councilman
Glen White, Councilman
Dale Ware, Councilman
Also present were City Administrator James Elium, City Attorney Larry
Jackson, and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was then called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Mayor Pro Tem Phillips gave the invocation.
Following the invocation, Councilman Brock moved that the reading of the
minutes be waived; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 4-0. Councilman
White then moved that the minutes be approved as submitted; Councilman Brock
seconded and motion carried 4-0.
The first item to be considered by the Council was creation of a Park Board
and appointment of members to that Board. Councilman White moved that Bill
Campbell, Joe Bob Fikes, Nick Kelly, Mike Rainey, Johnny Weger, Darryl
Wheeler, and Wheelice Wilson, Sr. be appointed as members to this Board.
Mr. Campbell, Mr. Weger, and Mr. Wilson will serve a one year term, with
the remaining members to serve a two year term; Councilman Ware seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the Mayor showing his approval. Mayor Brown stated
that the date for the first meeting of the Park Board will be TuesdaY, July 17,
1979. The first order of business would be to establish a charter.
Next, the Council consider appointments to the Board of Adjustments. Council-
man Ware moved that the.following members be appointed for a one year term,
Dan Carroll, Bill Harrison, Bobby J. Ot~inger and that Jerry Don Ballard and
Roberto Salinas be appointed for a two year term, Councilman Ware further moved
that the following alternates be appointed for a two year term Jerry D. Beck,
and Donald ~ett; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the
Mayor showing his approval.
Appointment of Board of Equalization members was then considered by the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Phillips moved that Eugene Nolttng, Dudley Penick, Frank M.
Pope, Jr. be appointed as members to the Board of Equalization, with the
first meeting date set on July 26, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.; Councilman Brock seconded
the motion which carried 4-0 with the Mayor showing his approval. This Ordinance
Will be Number 197.
Next, appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission was then considered
by the Council. Councilman Brock moved that Geren Burton be re-appointed and
that Raymond W. Smedut be appointed for a two year term; Councilman Ware
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the Mayor showing his approval
Consideration of filling the unexpired term on the Council was then considered
by the Council. Councilman Brock moved that Orville Mayo be appointed to fill
this unexpired term; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 4-0. The
City Attorney then swore in Mr. Mayo with the official oath of office. Mayor
Brown presented Councilman Mayo with a certificate of office. The Council at
this point consisted of the following members:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
David Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem
Roy Brock, Councilman
Glen White, Councilman
Dale Ware, Councilman
Orville Mayo, Councilman
The next item to be considered by the Council was a citizen appearance by Mr.
Robert Priller to request a temporary mobile home permit at 1316 East Sandy Lake
Road. Mr. Priller is requesting this permit in order to renovate the existing
structure that is there and to add additional housing. Following discussion on
this item Councilman White moved that this permit be granted for a period of
one year, that any new structures conform to the zoning requirements, that the
City Inspector evaluate the exisiting structures for suitability to renovate
that the approval of adjoining property owners be obtained and that a
building permit be issued within 90 days; Councilman Brock seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
Consideration of the franchise agreement with H & J Disposal was then considered
by the Council. This item has been tabled from previous meetings. Following
discussion on this item, it was decided that the city would bill on a mandatory
month to month basis and renew it monthly. H & J will contact the City and set
up a time for a meeting to review the proposed contract.
Consideration of establishing a policy for temporary water service was then I~=~
considered by the Council. Following discussion Councilman White moved that
this policy for temporary water service be adopted; Councilman Brock seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
Public hearing on the Intended Use of Revenue Sharing money for Entitlement '
Period 11 was then held. Mayor Brown declared the hearing open to the public
and asked for request from any citizens in the audience who might wish to
state how they would like to see the money spent. Items that were mentioned
were a~a.system for council meetings, fire trucks, road repair equipment,
community recreation centers, swimming pools and library improvements.
No action was taken on this item. The next hearing for Revenue Sharing monies
will be held at a later time in August.
Consideration of a resolution concerning the tax relief amendment for
agriculture exemptions was then discussed by the Council. Because of passage
of House Bill 1060 it is necessary for each City to pass a resolution exempting
the city from allowing agriculture exemption for the 1979 tax year if they so
desire. Mayor Pro Tem Phillips moved that this resolution be passed; Councilman
White seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Invoice No. 499 in the amount of $3,205.68 to Robert C. Kyle and
Associates for engineering servives on the EPA Project was then considered by
the Council. Councilman White moved that this bill be approved for pay~nent;
Councilman Ware seconded and~motion carried 3-1-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Phillips
against and Councilman Brock abstaining from showing either approval or disapprovl
Approval of Estimate No. 11 in the amount of $29,017.00 to Lightning Construction
Company for construction on the EPA Project was then discussed by the Council.
Councilman Brock moved that this bill be approved for payment; Councilman Mayo
seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman White abstaining.
Relocation of sewer line "D" on the EPA Project to the Heartz Road right-of-way
was then discussed by the Council. Approximate costs of this project is $14,485.75.
There is a possibility thet the MUD District would pay the City's 25% portion
of this expense. Prior to the vote being taken Councilman Brock declared himself
ineligible to vote on this item. Following a lengthly discussion Councilman White
moved that the relocation of the line be approved; Mayom Pro Tem Phillips
seconded and motion carried 2-1-1 with Councilman Ware against and Councilman
Mayo abstaining from showing either approval or disapproval.
Presentation of the preliminary budget to the Council was the next item on the
agenda. City Administrator James Elium stated that the preliminary budget is
ready for Council review at this time. Discussion Was held concerning the budget
but no action was taken.
The City Administrator's Report was the next item on the agenda. City Administrator
James Elium stated that he has recently received a copy of a report from
the City of Seagoville which incluUed total utility and tax cost to homeowners ~-~
of 24 cities in Dallas County. Of the ten cities under 10,000 Coppell ranks 9th
on the list. Of all 24 cities included in the study Coppell ranks 22nd on the
list.
The next item considered by the Council was approval of the bills. Councilman
White moved that th~ bills be approved for payment; Councilman Brock seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was then closed for an Executive Session allowed under Article
6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney, and Article 6252-17,
Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
Following the executive session the meeting was declared open to the public
Councilman Ware moved that Marcaline Hempel be appointed as a member of the
Board of Equalization if any of the previous members decline; Councilman White
seconded and motion carried 5-0~ ~¥~ ~
The meeting was then adjourned. ~~._~ /~~ i/~
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor y~
ATTEST:
Dorothy ~immon~-~TtyJ~ecretary