CM 1971-01-18 COUNTY OF DALLAS
STATE OF TEXAS
The Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, met in regular session
January 18, 1971, with the following members present to-wit:
W. T. Cozby, Mayor
Wheelice Wilson Councilman
Jim McGiboney, ouncilman ~
~ Johnny Dobecka, Councilman
Bill Harwell, Councilman
Constituting a quorum where among other proceedings had was the following:
Item 1
Mr. A. P. Vanbebber discussed with the council a chemical that could be
used to clean the wet wells. Now the wet wells are carrying to high a
load and the thru lines are being clogged up. Mr. Vanbebber estimated
that approximately ninety pounds of chemical @ $115.00 would have to be
used to clean the wet wells, after this 10 pounds a month for upkeep.
After some discussion Mr. Wilson made the motion that the lift stations,
be cleaned, and the chemical treatment be put through the sewer lines.
Mr. McGiboney seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.
Item 2
AJunk yard has been started on Beltline Road, and it is believed that
Mr. Story has talked to the owner before about and so far the owner
has shown no cooperation. The council felt that at this point a the
owner should be given a citation. The council felt also that ordinance
should b. written up specifying certain requirements on this matter.
Item 3
Mr. H. P. Fox appeared before the council with his resume in request
for the City Manager .Job. He is age 64 and was a maintenance engineer.
~" The council expressed that they desired someone who knew something
about local government.
Item 4
The council was informed that the insurance on the Firemen of Coppell
needed to be renewed with the Dallas Insurance Agency @ $353.12.
Mr. Wilson made the motion that the insurance with the Dallas Insurance
Agency be renewed. Mr. Harwell seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.
Item 5
Mr. Vanbebbers salary was discussed. The council made a slight investi-
gation whereas, they found that there was enough money in the budget
to give Mr. Vanbebber a $ 75.00 raise. Mr. McGiboney made the motion
that Mr. Vanbebber in performing the same duties in the past be given
$75.00 raise. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion and it passed 3-1.
Item 6
A citizen on Erby Street made a complaint of smoldering smells from
trash burning from a trailor court. It makes it hard for him to sit
on his patio and relax after work. He asked that the city adopt an
ordinance in specifying that trash be burned in the morning. The
council, in considering that most of the firemen were not in town at
this time of day, felt that in the morning was not a good time to
burn trash. No further action was taken.
Item 7
The Airport Zoning Ordinance had to be put off till next meeting when
more information could be obtained. The Zoning Board will work up an
ordinance and the decision will be left up to our city council, how-
ever this must be acted upon by the first of February.
Item 8
There was discussion on disannexation in the vicinity between Deforest Rd.
and Denton Creek however there was no one present to present the case.
No action was taken.
Item 9
Mr. Nisbett requested that a meter be set and a line be tapped to his
house. He has already paid the tie on fee.
Item lO
Mrs. Shockey wanted to renew the permit for her Child Care Nursery for
the year of 1971. Mr. McGiboney made the motion that the renewal for
the Care Nursery permit be allowed. Mr. Dobecka seconded the motion
and it carried 4-0.
Item 10
The following bills were presented for approval:
Fire Department Expense
Commercial Metal Co. 5-47
Banquet tickets 27.00
Police Expense
nylon Jacket
3 pairs trousers 55.50
shirt 1~$50
Frenchy Manley ,18.00
(squad car door lettering)
~- Texas Automobile Ins. 131.33
(12 volt signal lights )
Installation of car radio 60.00
Clerence Jones Sheriff
(4 prisoners-board ) 7.00
Bowles &Eden ~14907
4 Street signs 3
Holly Street
Nash Street
Shadydale Lane
Oak Trail
Annual Meeting dinner
(reimbursing Mayor Cozby ) 7.00
Mr. Wilson movedthat the following bills be approved. Mr. McGiboney
seconded the motion and it passed 4-0. -
Item 11
The police report was given.
The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS18th DAY 0FJanuary ,19!71,
W.T. Cozby, Mayor
Passed and approved this 18 day of January ,1971.
Patty Dobeka, Secretary