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Minutes of July 13, 1982
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 13,
1982, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell I.S.D. Administration. Building,
The following members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Orville Mayo, Mayor Pro Tem
Bunny Thompson, Councilman
Walter Pettijohn, Councilman
Glen White, Councilman
Dale Ware, Councilman
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 Councilman
White gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Pro Tem Mayo
moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Councilman Thompson seconded
and motion carried 5-0. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo then moved that the minutes be
approved as submitted; Councilman Pettijohn seconded and motion carried 5-0.
LO ITEM NO. 4: Citizens Appearance:
A. Mr. Joe Nave, Ms. Marvina Jones, and Mr. John Bailey made the presentation
to the Council requesting approval of a renter's ordinance. Following discussion
on this item, C~y Attorney Larry Jackson was instructed to prepare an ordinance
for review by the Council that would regulate property throughout the City.
This ordinance would include inspection of the mobile home parks also. The
inspection wouId occur as the homes change occupants.
B. Reverend David Carr to request funding~f6r the Northwest Dallas County
Service Center for the 1982-83 budget year. David Carr made the request to
the Council and stated that the amount being requested this year for the
upcoming year would be $1,524.00 as opposed $1,855.00 last year. Following
discussion, Councilman White moved that the Council consider this item as a
budgeted expense for the upcoming budget year; Councilman Ware seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing on the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds
Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak on the proposed use of the Revenue Sharing funds for the
coming year. This amounts to approximately $36,000. Mr. Joe Nave spoke and
requested purchase towards a tornado warning device. Mayor Brown then declared
the public hearing closed.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of an ordinance and agreement to approve the
Univest Zoning Change request
This item was tabled until the following meeting because the paperwork is not
yet ready.
ITEM NO. 7: Appearance by Price Robertson representing Texas Power & Light
to request approval of an ordinance requesting that the PUC recommendation
be approved.
Mr. Price Robertson made the presentation to the Council and stated that the
overall average rate increase is 5.8% with the residential increase being
approximately 9%. This would increase citizen's bills in Coppell by about
$5.00 per month. Following discussion, Councilman White moved that this ord-
inance No. 261 be approved; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 8: Consider approval of an ordinance adopting updated service
credits and annuity increases under the Texas Municipal Retirement System
Councilman White moved that this ordinance No. 262 be approved; Councilman
Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM NO. 9: Discussion concerning reStrictions on metal buildings
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that a workshop
be set up to discuss this item; Councilman White seconded and motion carried
3-2 with Councilman Thompson and Mayor Pro Tem Mayo voting against the motion.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider amendment to Section 4.4 of the City of Coppell
Personnel Policies
Following discussion on ~his item, it was the consensus of the Council that
it be tabled until the budget work session.
ITEM NO. 11: Discussion concerning roads
Under traffic on reads, it was the consensus of the Council that an ordinance
be prepared prohibiting thru truck traffic on Southwestern Blvd. from Denton
Tap west to Coppell Road. This ordinance will be considered at the 6ekt Souncil
Meeting. Also discussed under this item, was the intersection at Beltline and
Denton Tap, the drainage in the Braewood Addition where it intersects with Sandy
Lake Road, and the intersection of Heartz and Sandy Lake Road.
ITEM NO. 12: City Administrator's Report
A. Discussion concerning recommendations of auditors
City Administrator Jim Elium stated that the Office of Emergency Preparedness
will have a tornado warning drill on Sunday, July 18, which would include
Coppell. He also stated that this office has several non-functionable defense
sirens that they are overhauling and replacing. The City has been notified
that consideration would be given to place one at the intersection of Beltline
and Denton Tap Road. City Administrator Jim Elium also reported that the
Water Tank has been painted, and the painting on the lettering would be started
in a few days.
ITEM NO. 13: Consider setting a date for a work session on the 1982-83
Municipal Budget (July 20, 1982)
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved that a work session be set for July 20, 1982; Council-
man Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 14: Consider calling a public hearing for August 24, 1982 on the
1982-83 Revenue Sharing and Municipal budget
Councilman White moved that a public hearing be called for August 24, for the
1982-83 Revenue Sharing and Municipal Budget; Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 15: Discussion concerning water rate increase from the City of Dallas
City Administrator Jim Elium stated that our current cost of Water from the
City of Dallas is 56.53~ per 1,000 gallons. The proposed increase is for 71.79~
per 1,000. When the rate of flow controller is inBtalled in approximately 6
months and operational, the City will be able to purchase water at non-peak
periods for a cheaper price. Following the discussion, it was the consensus of
the Council that Joe Nall of Joe Nall and Assoc. be contacted to get a proposal
for a water rate study to determine if a rate increase is needed at this time.
ITEM NO. 16: Consider purchase of radios for the fire department
Following discussion on this item, it was the consensus of the Council that an
application be made for a low band frequency for the Public Works Dept. and an
high band frequency for the ~ire Dept. No other action was taken.
ITEM NO. 17: Approval of bills
A. Hogan & Rasor - Inv. No. 535 - 1,175.03; general review of construction -
ground storage tank of the Water Improvements Project
B. Departmental Bills
Councilman Ware moved that all bills be approved for payment; Councilman White
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
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ITEM 18: The meeting was then closed for an Executive Session allowed under
Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discuss}on~wi~h Ci~ Attorney and Article 6252-17,
Section 2 (g) discussion concerning Personnel.
ITEM NO. 19: Consider appointments to the Library Board, Planning and
Zoning Commission and Park Board.
Following the Executive Session, the meeting was declared open to the public.
Councilman Thompson moved that Troy Williams, Joy Nisbett, Phyllis Murphy,
Judy Conger and Louis Crump be appointed to the~ ~oard. In case Mr. Crump
does not agree to serve, he will be asked to take a special appointment and
Royce Lively be appointed in that position. Jerry Don Ballard, Wheelice Wilson,
Jay Mitchell, and Don Morris be appointed to the 2 year terms; Lou 3uggan,
Stanley Keeton be appointed to the 1 year terms on the Park Board, and Frank
Pope and Peyton Weaver be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Co~ission;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman White against.
The meeting was then adjourned.
~rew Brown, Jr., Mayor /-
ATTEST:
DorOthy Ti'mm~ns--~ C~y Secretary