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CM 1966-06-06 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, convened in regular meeting on the 6th day of June, 1966, with the following members present to-wit: W. T. Cozby, Mayor W. H. Wilson, Councilman Bill Harwell, Councilman Thomas Sisk, Councilman C. J. Dobecka, Councilman C. L. Plumlee, Jr., Councilman E. C. Gentry, City Secretary Constituting a quorum where among the other proceedings had was the following: Mr. John Ratliff appeared before the Council and requested that he be granted a permit to move a house into Coppell. After discussion on this subject W. H. Wilson made amotion to grant said permit to Mr. Ratliff and the motion was seconded by C. L. Plumlee, Jr. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Wilson, Plumlee, Dobecka Noes: Sisk Abstained: Harwell Mrs. Beeson appeared before the Council and stated that she was going to have to purchase another truck in which to haul the trash. The Council stated that while the City did not enter into private business, some of them would be glad to help her find a truck that would meet her needs. Mr. Cozby stated that Harry Gaston had sent a check in the amount of $100.00 to cover the cost of his meter and that he wanted another put in further back on the property to run to a smaller house in the back. It was stated that he would need to put ap another $15.00 meter deposit. Mr. Gentry stated that Faye Rush had requested that he bring to the attention of the Council the fact that Mr. C. L. Plumlee, Sr. had been billed for water even though he had not been living at the house since Jan. Due to a misunderstanding Mr. Plumlee had cut the water off himself, but it was not cut off at the meter and there was apparently a leak somewhere in the line resulting in the following water bills. W. H. Wilson made a motion that the current water bill be marked "No Charge." The motion was seconded by Thomas Sisk and carried unanimously. The following bills were approved for payment: Shafer's $8.17 Superette $22.45 National B~ildinM Center $5.90 Gray' s Office Supply $12.00 Insurance (1960 Ford Cab & Chassis) $75.00 Tax Statements & Renditions $175.10 Larry Jackson $56.80 Ted Arensdale Ford Co. $8.79 W. H. Wilson made a motion that Mr. Gentry be authorized to find and purchase a good used typewriter and typewriter table. The motion was seconded by Bill Harwell and carried unanimously. Mr. Gentry started that Mr. Vanbebber had suggested that the City purchase chlorine by the barrel, about 15 gallons, which would be more economical. Mr. Wilson stated that Mr. Vanbebber had also suggusted that the City purchase one more valve and put it in the 4" line. The cost of said valve to be about $40.00. Mr. Gentry stated that Mrs. Rush would be leaving on her two week vacation on Friday, June 10, and he could also be gone during this time, which would necessitate hiring someone as a replacement during this period. Mr. Wilson stated that his wife would be willing to accept the job and the Council agreed. Bill Harwell stated that as the situation stood at the present, Mr. Cozby had to do all the checking on the houses to be moved into the City. He suggested that a committee be formed to assist the Mayor in this work. No further business being presented to the Council at this time and upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Council adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 6th day of June , 1966. W. T. Cozby Mayor ATTEST: E. C. Gentry City Secretary Read and approved this day of , 1966.