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DALLAS COUNTY
STATE OF TEXAS
The council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on
August 2, 1971 with the following members present to-wit.
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bill Harwell , Councilman
Ted Rupple, Councilman
Weelice Wilson, Councilman
James Henderson, Councilman
Bill Harris, Counculman
constituting a quorum where among other proceedings had was the
following:
Item 1
Motion made by Mar. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Rupple that the min.
of the last meeting be approved. With two corrections. Motion carried
5-0.
Item 2
Old Business
Mr. Vanbebber said, "he was going to build the fence around Oak
Grove Lift station himself."
Mr. Rupple said," residence on Lock St. have money to pay for their
half of paving on above mentioned street." Mayor Scott will
contact the county.
Mr. Wilson checked on flag, and brought to meeting prices on flag.
Mr. Vanbebber will furnish pipe for flag pole.
Mr. Robert Lee Derbern will furnish man power. Mr. Hitchcock agreed
to dig hole for flag pole.
Mr. Rupple and Mr. Vanbebber agreed to install air conditioner in
city hall.
Nothing new on radio transmitter.
Item 3
Mr. Vanbebber reported that he had made repairs on water pumps
so that maximum water could be pumped if necessary.
Item 4
Mrs. Miller appeared before the council to complain about sewer
odor on Bullock St. After much discussion it was agreed that this
was not a city problem.
Item 5
Discussion of Street lights.
Motion was made by Mr. Rupple and seconded by Mr. Hafwell that T.P.&L.
plan for 31 new, 175 watt Vapor Lights,and the exsisting lights
be changed to same as above mentioned. Motion carried 5-0
Item 6
Mr. Fred A. Kadane wanted 62.3 acres taken into the city. As a result
of his abensence, his request was tabled.
Item 7
Mr. Hitchcock appeared before the council, to obtain a permit.
To move a two bedroom frame house, on his Sandy Lake road property.
Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Rupple that
Mr. Hitchcock be granted said permit. House was inspected by Mr.
Vanbebber. Motion carried 5-0.
Item 8
judge Scott appeared before the council, with police and court report.
Two tickets were issued for the month of July. One for burning off
was collected. The other for no motor cycle license skiped town. No
,arrest were made.
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Item 9
Mr. Billy Harwell requested that his $100.00 sewer deposit be
refunded. Motion was make by Mr Wilson and seconded by Mr. Rupple
that Mr Harwell's money be refunded. 4 for 1 obstaining
Item 10 Platt Book:
Mr. Harwell will have someone contact Mayor Scott on cost of Obtaining
new Platt Book.
Item 11
Mr. Wilson will check on city records to see what fines and etc.
are to be levied on citizens for tampering with water meter's.
Item 12
Mr. Carson requested a permit for electic power to his mobile home.
He was not present. Motion was made by Mr. Harris and seconded by
Mr. Wilson that he be granted a permit. Motion carried 5-0
Item 13 Mr. Wilosn made a motion that we adopt ordnance 71
Prohibiting the overtaking and passing of school busses which
are stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging school
children. Mr. Henderson recomended that Mrs. Woolery and Mrs. Austin
safety commiety for the P.T.A. be consulted as to the number and
location of signs to be purchased and erected by the city, Seconded
by Mr. Harwell. Motion carried 5-0.
Item 14
Discuss budget for next year. All were in agreement that a special
meeting be called for discussing above item on Aug. 30, 1971. at 7:30 pm
Item 15:
Airport fire orginance. It was decided that we should contact the
city attorney. The subject was tabled.
Item 16;
Motion was made by Mr. Harwell and seconded by Mr. Wilson that
petty cash be replinished in the amount of $22.38 Motion carried 5-0.
Item 17;
The following bills were presented for payment.
Stamps for Tax Equlization Board $24.00
Gas tickets for July $44.23
Mr. A.P. Vanbebber $250.00
Water Statments $12.20
Atlas Supply Co. $6.00
$336.43
Motion made by Mr. Rupple and seconded by Mr Harris, that bills be
payed. Motion carried 5-0
The meeting adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS .2 DAY OF August 1971
Hulen Scott, Mayor ,
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2 DAY OF August, 1971
Jackie Woolery , secretary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL~ TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 71
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF COPPELL PROHIBITING THE
OVERTAKING AND PASSING OF SCHOOL BUSES WHICH ARE STOPPED FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING OR DISCHARGING SCHOOL CHILDREN; PRO-
VIDING FOR A PENALTY OF NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, ON THE 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 1971.
Hulen Scott
MAYOR
DULY RECORDED:
CITY SECRETARY