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CM 1979-08-27 Minutes of August 27, 1979 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on August 27, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Cafeteria. The following members were present: David Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem Roy Brock, Councilman Orville Mayo, Councilman Glen White, Councilman Dale Ware, Councilman Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor (Not Present) Also present were City Administrator James Elium, and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman White 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 Brock then moved that the minutes be LO approved as submitted; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 4-0. The first item to be considered by the Council was a replat of Lot 2, Harrison Estates. Mr. Dennis Eastin was present and discussed this item with the Council. During the discussion Councilman Ware arrived. Following discussion Councilman White moved that this replat be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 5-0. Next, Mr. Bert Meadows and Mr. Mike Cummings was present to discuss approval of The Meadows, Phase I. This phase would include 49 lots in the southwestern corner of the development. Following discussion on this item Councilman White moved that the final plat for Phase I be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 5-0. Mr. Bob Kyle was then present to discuss with the Council improvement plans for Southwestern Drive. This new road would go from Coppell Road west to Esters Road. The cost of the improvements would be born entirely by South- western Town Lot Corporation. Work on the project would probably begin sometime in September. Following discussion Councilman Brock moved that the City approve plans for Southwestern Drive; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 5-0. City Administrator's report was the next item on the agenda. City Administrator James Elium stated that on the water lines to Nash and Holly Streets will probably begin sometime the following week. Mr. Elium stated that he had purchased from the Texas Surplus Property, a M-37 Dodge truck which would be useful next winter in sanding and any other areas that it might be needed. The cost of the truck is $350.00. Mr. Elium then introduced Dr. Royce Lively who had requested to speak with the Council concerning a temporary office building while he was in the process of constructing a permanent one. Dr. Lively stated that he has purchased the land directly west of the elementary school and would like to put a 14 x 50 mobile offi~ce building on this lot. and'within the next year he would begin contruction of a permanent office building. The Council informed Dr. Lively that this item would be placed on the agenda of the next Council meeting for official action. Approval of the bills was then considered by the Council. Councilman Brock moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 5-0. The meeting was then closed for an executive session allowed unde~~ Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) Discussion concerning personnel. Following the Executive Session the meeting was declared open to the public. Councilman Brock then moved that Robert Gilbreath be hired as a patrolman in the Police Department, effective September 1, 1979 with a starting salary of $853.00; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 5-0. Councilman White then moved that Jerry Manning and David Sanchez be hired in the Public Works Department both with a beginning salary of $4.15 per hour, Mr. Manning will start to work effective 8-28-79 and Mr. Sanchez will begin in two weeks time; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 5-0. 102 Councilman Brock then moved that Thomas Rainey be approved as a reserve police officer; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0. Councilman Brock then moved that the City purchase a new radar unit at the expense of approximately $1,400.00; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned. David Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: