CM 1971-06-21DALLAS COUNTY
STATE OF TEXAS
The council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on June 21,
1971 with the following members present to-wit: H. Scott, Mayor
Ted Ruppel, councilman
Wheelice Wilson, councilman
Bill Harwell, councilman
Bill Harris, councilman
James Henderson, councilman
constituting a quorum where among other proceedings had was the following:
Item 1
Mr. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting
June 17, 1971. This motion was seconded by Mr. Harwell and carried 5-0-
Item 2
Concerning old business Mayor Scott informed the council that Mr. Larry
Jackson would have the livestock ordinance prepared for the next city
council meeting. Mayor Scott also informed the council that an analysis
would be given at the next meeting on the pUrposed water line, and also,
that Mr. Farewell did agree to meet with our council on July 15, 1971
at.7:00.
Item 3
Mr. Lenders appeared before the council requesting a clear understanding
of his water bill in connection with his wifes' beauty shop. This
matter was cleared up.
Item 4
The matter with Mr. Bass was tabled.
Item 5
The matter with Mr. Bob Kyle was tabled.
Item 6
W.B.A.P.Radio Station requested a street light for the radio station
entrance. Considering that the radio station is not in Coppell Mr. Ruppel
madeaa motion that the light not be permitted with the expense to the
City of Coppell. This motion was seconded by Mr. Hafwell and carried
4-1 Mr. Henderson opposing.
Item 7
Mayor Scott read a thank you note from W.B.A.P. praising the Coppell
Volunteer Fire Department, which washed W.B.A.P.s' new transmitter
building.
Item 8
Mr. Woolery appeared before the council to inquire about garbage disposal
for big items. The council informed him that Coppell did not have this
type of dispoaal with H. & J. Disposal, but if they found any other infor-
m a tion on where big items could be disposed of they would let him know.
Item..~9
The council discussed the Ordinance for the Board of Equalization...
Mr. Henderson made a motion that a nominee, Mr. Melton be replaced. This
motion was seconded by Mr. Harris which did not carry 2-3- Mr. Ruppel
Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Harwell opposing. Mr. Henderson then made a motion
that at that present time new nominees be elected. This motion died.
Mr. Harris made a motion that if the nominees are not confirmed by July 6,
197I that the council appoint new nominees. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Henderson and carried 5-0.
Item lO
Mr. Wilson made a motion that the two nominees on the Zoning board be
voted on. Mr. Henderson made~a motion that there be an amendment, which
would allow the council to vote on the two men separately. Mr. Hendersons
motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson~and Mr. Wilsons' previous motion was
seconded by Mr. Harwell. For Ted Jenkins the vote was 4-1 Mr. Harwell
opposing. For Mr. Melton the vote was 3 for Mr. Henderson opposing, and
Mr. Harris substaining.
Item 11
Mr. Henderson made a motion to have a closed meeting to discuss the law
enforcement in the City of Coppell. This motion was seconded by
Mr. Harwell and carried 5-0.
Item 12
Mayor Scott presented the month of May, 1971 report the bookkeeper pre-
pared. The council requested that Mayor Scott contact the bookkeeper
and request his presence for the next meeting.
Item 13
The council diacussed putting up a fence.around the Oak Grove lift
station, The cooncil requested that a bid be taken on a stockade block,
and tile type of fence before any action be taken.
Item 14
Mr. HenderSon made a motion for Mr. Styner to be contacted and asked to
present the contract he has with the city~to the council if he has one.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Ruppel and carried 4-1 Mr. Harwell sub-
staining.
The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6 DAY OF July ,.1971,
H. Scott, Mayor
Passed and approved this 6 day of July , 1971.
Patty Dobecka, secretary