CM 1980-05-27 Minutes of May 27, 1980
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on May 27, 1980
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
Roy Brock, Councilman (Late Arrival
Orville Mayo, Councilman
Glen White, Councilman
Dale Ware, Councilman
Also present were City Administrator James Elium, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons,
and City Attorney Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Mayor Pro Tem
Phillips gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Councilman White moved
that the reading of the minutes be waived; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion
carried 4-0. Councilman White then moved that the minutes be approved as sub-
mitted; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion with Mr. Beach of Texas Appraisal
concerning Senate Bill 621, the Tax Appraisal District, and House Bill 1060,
the Agricultural Exemptions, and their effect.on the City of Coppell. Mr. Beach
stated that if every agricultural exemption that has been applied for is granted,
the City will lose approximately 20% of its tax base or $14,000,000. He stated
that the City can refuse to grant these exemptions with the result being that
some of the landowners would probably sue, and we would have to go through court
procedures. It was his recommendation that we refuse to grant the exemptions.
Mr. Beach also discussed the possibility of going to a new cost schedule which
would in effect be revaluing all of The houses in Coppell or staying with the
old cost schedule which would reflect a much lower value than the market value
presently is. Following a lengthy ~ ~cussion on this item,~Councilman White
moved that the City adopt the new co~ schedule for assessing residential prop-
erty in the City and that the comrermi&l and industrial land be revalued next
year; Councilman Mayo seconded t~I~m~on which carried 5-0. Councilman Brock
had arrived during discussion on thim item.
The next item to be considered by the Council was citizen's appearances by Dr.
Nadhavarao Rao. Dr. Rao is requesting a permit for a temporary mobile office
at 712 S. Coppell Rd. for use as a doctor's office. This item was tabled from
the previous meeting in order for Mr. Rao to present further information to the
Council and for the adjoining property owners to be notified. There has been
no comments against Dr. Rao moving the mobile office into this site from the
adjoining property owners. Following discussion, Councilman Mayo moved that
the permit be granted for a period of one year to begin July 15, 1980 and to
expire July 15, 1981; Councilman Mayo further moved that a six foot wooden
fence be erected between the adjoining property in order to provide screening,
that the permit be non-transferrable and non-renewable; Councilman White
seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
Replat of the Braewood Subdivision was then discussed by the Council. This re-
plat would move the furtherest east-west street two lots to the north and has
been requested by Brother McBride. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Phillips
moved that the replat be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried
5-0.
Consideration of a zoning change request of William G. Thompson for a zoning
change from "C" Commercial and "R" Retail to a zoning classification of "I-l"
Light Industrial on the property located northeast of the intersection at Belt-
line and Denton Tap Road was then considered by the Council. This land con-
tains approximately 60.4 acres of land. Mr. Bill Thompson and Mr. Rick Lunsford
were present to discuss this item with the Council. Following their presentation,
Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed change. There were none. Mayor Brown then
asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed change. Again,
there were none. Mayor Brown declared the public hearing closed and asked for
comments from the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Mayo moved that this
zoning change be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Approval of a preliminary plat on the above described pr con
sidered by the Council. Following discussion, Councilman White moved that
preliminary plat be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried
Presentation of the annual report~b~i~i~ief Richard Lee was then heard ._
the Council. Chief Lee presented the annual report and stated that there
been no commercial losses for the 1978-79 year. Following this presentation,
Mayor Brown congratulated Chief Lee on the presentation and the annual report
and commehded him for a job well done.
Renewal of a contract with the Texas Municipal League for worker's compensation
was then discussed by the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Brock
that this contract be renewed; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Approval of an ordinance establishing the tax assessment ratio for the 1980
tax year was then considered by the Council. This ordinance establishes 100%
as the assessment ratio to be used in considering taxes for the 1980 year.
Following discussion, Councilman Brock moved that this ordinance No. 216 be
approved; Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded and motion carried 5-0.
The City Administrator's Report was the next item on the agenda. City Admini-
strator James Elium stated that a meeting will be held Thursday evening, May
29 at 7:00 p.m. for all persons interested in discussing the proposed bond
package. The City Administrator also stated that the small green house donated
by Minyard's Food Store has been moved to the maintenance facility on Bethel
Road.
Approval of Bills was then considered by the Council. Councilman Brock moved
that the bills be approved in the amount of $27,681.98; Councilman White
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 White moved that
the architectural firm of Nail-Brown be hired for architectural work on any
approved bond program; Coumcilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Councilman Brock moved that the ordinance appointing Board of Equalization
be tabled until the next Council meeting; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor //}
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timm~ns, Ciq~y Secretary