CM 1970-09-21COUNTY OF DALLAS
STATE OF TEXAS
The Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, met in regular session September
21. 1970, with the following members present to-wit:
W. T. Cozby, Mayor
Johnny Dobecka, Councilman
Jim McGiboney, Councilman "-
Ted Ruppel, Councilman
Bill Harwell, Councilman
E.C. Gentry, City Secretary
constituting a quorum, where among- other proceedings had was the following:
Minutes of the September 8, 1970, council meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Billy Harrison appeared before the council to request a name for the road
on which he lives and to suggest that it be named Holley Road. Mr. McGiboney
moved that the road (which reaches from Sandy Lake Road to Mr. Harrison's home)
be named Holley Road. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Mr. Palmer of Flower Mound applied for a full-time policeman's job, stating that
he presently works for the University of Texas system and is certified. He
now earns $650.80 per month plus state pension, equipment furnished and clean-
ing bills reimbursed. Council informed him that they did not know at this time
whether or not they could afford a full time policeman but that they would
consider his application.
Richard Lee discussed the budget requests for the Fire Department. He stated'
that he had requested $1,450.00 for building maintenance and supplies and that
the council had cut it to $750.00. He asked the council to increase the budget
allotment to above his original request, and asked that the allotment for
supplies and equipment be increased to $1600.00. He also explained that the
bill from English Automotive which the council had .refused to approve at the
previous meeting was for repairs to the Ford truck. Mr., ,Cozby told Mr. Lee
that there would be a budget hearing where the budget would be thoroughly
discussed and such decisions made.
The council discussed the possibility of adopting the four city codes but
decided that it would be appropriate to wait until the full panel of councilmen
were present.
Mr. Cozby told the council that the city had requested property owners along
Bethel Road from Harris St. to Denton Tap to donate land for widening the road~
All had consented except, Dr. Vail. Council discussed the possibility of con;
demning approximately 20' of right of way so that work on the road could proceed.
Council discussed the possibility of passing an ordinance regarding moving in
either prefab buildings or houses. No action was taken.
Mr. Vanbebber stated that the city still does not have a meter box around the
meter at Golden Triangle and that in rainy weather. the meter has to be pumped
out before it can be read. He said that the owner had agreed to build a meter
box in lieu of a tie-on fee. Mr. McGiboney moved that the council notify
Mr. Brown to build a meter box that will pass Mr. Vanbebber's inspection within
the next 30 days. Mr. Ruppel seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously.'
Mr. Gentry told the council that the auditor had Suggested that the city pay '
all bills due up to the first of October. The council agreed. He presented
the following bills for payment:
English Automotive a Supply 44.48
Communication Service Inc. 20.25
Bowles &Eads 25.00
Lewisville Leader (already paid but
paper did not receive it and
check has never cleared) 5.52
McInnish Glass Co. 45.00 .
Commercial Metal Co. 57.60
Mr. Hatwell moved that the bills be paid. Mr. Ruppel seconded the motion and
motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Ruppel said Mr. Vanbebber had informed him that the sewer line put in by
Mr. Summers did not meet city specifications, Mr. Vanbebber explained why
the work did not meet his standards and the council discussed ways of remedying
the situation. No action was taken.
Mr. Cozby presented Ordinance #57 calling a public budget hearing for 7:30
Monday, October 5, 1970, for the council's approval, Motion was made, seconded
and unanimously passed that the ordinance be adopted,
The meeting was adjourned,
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21st DAY OF September, 1970,
W. T. Cozby, Mayor
Passed and approved this day of , 1970.
E. C. Gentry, City Secretary