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CM 1981-07-28 20! Minutes of July 28, 1981 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 28, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Administration Building. The following members were present: Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor David Phillips, Mayor Pro Tem Walter Pettijohn, Councilman Orville Mayo, Councilman Dale Ware, Councilman (Late Arrival) Councilman Glen White was not present. Also present were City Administrator Jim 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 Mayo moved that the reading of the minutes be. waived; Councilman Pettijohn seconded and motion carried 3-0. Councilman Mayo then moved that the minutes be ap- proved as written; Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded and motion carried 3-0. The first item to be considered by the Council was a request by the Northwest Dallas County Service Center for funding to be included in the 1981-82 City Budget. Ms. Donna Gronstal, Reverend David Carr, and Mr. Bill Cosby were present to make the request. The previous year's funding amounted to $2,162.00. However, it has been determined during the year that some of the services were not needed at this time, and as a result, the funding for the 1981-82 budget is determined to be $1,858.00. Following discussion on this item, Mayor Brown informed those present that this amount would be considered in the up- coming work sessions on the proposed budget. The next 4rem to be considered by the Council was a presentation by Peggy and Dale Wells for a temporary permit for a mobile home to be placed on Beltline on property that they lease from Kenneth Hodges. This request is being made in order for them to be present at all times on the property'for care of the horses that are stabled there as well as safety reasons. Because this was not an agenda item, it was the consensus of the Council that it be placed on the agenda of the work session to be held on Tuesday, August 4 and to be dis- cussed at that time. Next, donsideration of a motion to amend the original suspension resolution of Texas Power and Light for the rate increase for an additional 30 days to Sept- ember 7, 1981 was discussed by the Council. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Phillips moved that the original resol'ution be amended for the additional 30 days; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 3-0. Next, Mr. Hershel Lindly of Schrickel Rollins and Assoc. gave a preliminary report on the Park Improvements Project to the Council and the Park Board. Those members present from the Park Board were Darryl Wheel er, Co-Chairman, Jay Mitchell, Don Ballard, Johnny Weger, Commissioners. Those Commissioners not present were Joe Bob Fikes, Chairman, Wheelice Wilson, Sr. and Mike Rainey, Commissioners. Councilman Ware arrived during this preliminary report. Next, consideration of approval of an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas authorizing the issuance of $1,200,000 City of Coppell, Texas Water & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1981, dated June 1, 1981 for the purpose of purchasing, repairing, improving and extending the existing waterworks system in and for said City was considered by the Council. Mr. Boyd London of First Southwest and Mr. Bob Dransfield of Hutchison, Price, Boyle and Brooks discussed this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this ordinance No. 243 be approved; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0. The Council then considered three bills from Hogan & Rasor, Inc. These bills were Invoice No. 286 in the amount of $990.05 for General Review of construct- ion on the Esters Road Project, Invoice No. 287 in the amount of $3,391.96 for layout and staking and other additional services on the Esters Rd. Project, and ~nvoice No. 288 in the amount of $20,571.30 for engineering services on design of the Water Improvements Project, Sections Two and Three. Mr. Frank Rasor was present to discuss this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Mayo moved that these bills be approved for payment; Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded and motion carried 4-0. Approval of a preliminary and final plat on ABSTRACT 301, TRACT 13A on the request of Third NCS Realty Company at the southeast corner of Vanbebber and Denton Tap was considered by the Council. This item has been heard by the Planning and Zoning Board and is ~C6nin~ded for approval by them. Mr. Gene Gaddy made the presentation to the Council and stated that an easement would be given on the property to the south of this proposed plat along Denton Tap Road so that access can be made to the platted property from Bethel Road. Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that this plat be approved; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0. Next, Mr. Steve Parsons, representing Northlake Woodlands East, Phase I, made a presentation for a final plat on 160 lots. This item was also heard by the Planning and Zoning Board and was recommended for approval. Development will probably begin in the early spring on the streets and water and sewer' lines. The subdivision will include concrete streets with curve and gutters as well as alleys. The homes will be deed restricted to at least 1600 square feet. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that the final plat be approved on Phase I; Councilman Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0. Consideration of awarding a bid on a fence for the maintenance facility was then discussed by the Council. City Administrator Jim Elium stated that three bids had been received with Alpine Fence Co. representing the low bid in the amount of $5,970.00. Following discussion on'this item, Councilman Pettijohn moved that the bid from Alpine Fence Co. be accepted; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0. Approval of an ordinance changing the zoning on a 4.89 acre tract of land in ABSTRACT NO. 629 on the request of John R. Dobecka was then considered by the Council. This item had been heard at a previous meeting and was recommend- ed for approval; Councilman Mayo moved that this ordinance No. 204-A-12; Mayor Pro Tem Phillips seconded and motion carried 4-0. The City Administrator's Report was the next item on the agenda. City Ad- ministrator Jim Elium stated that the City-had received a proposal from Dallas County concerning the Health Services. These figures, while lower than pre- vious ones, still represent a higher cost than what was anticipated. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Administrator would write a letter to Dallas County stating our disagreement with the figures and presenting our own figures. City AdministratOr Elium also stated that the City had received a letter from T P & L concerning the upgrading of the fields of the Elementary School. This information has been passed along to the Park Board as well as to the School Distr~¢t. Mr. Elium also stated that construction projects are progressing on schedule and the concrete would begin being poured on Esters Rd. beginning on Monday, August 3. Approval of the bills was the next item on the agenda. Councilman Pettijohn moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0. Consideration of appointment of a Planning and Zoning Commission member will be discussed during the Executive Session. The meeting was then closed to the public for andExecutive Session allowed under Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney and Section 2 (g) discussion~:concerning personnel. Following the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Dorothy Tim~ns, ~C~ty Secretary