CM 1971-09-07DALLAS COUNTY
STATE OF TEXAS ~f~
The council of the City of Coppell met September 7, 1971 with the following
members present to-wit:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bill Harwell, councilman
Wheelice Wilson, councilman
Ted Ruppel, councilman
Bill Harris, councilman
constituting quorum where among other proceedings had was the following:
Item 1
Mr. Ruppel made a motion'to approve the minutes of the last meeting August 30 1971.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson and carried 4-0.
Item 2
Mr. and Mrs. Harris appeared before the council to request a permit to move a trailor
house in on there property in Coppell for their daughter and their son-in-law, Mr.
Jack Lawson, to live in on a hardship case. Mr. Harwell made a motion to allow this
permit on a temporary bases of six months to Mr. Lawson and as.a nontransferable per-
mit. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson and carried 4-0.
Item 3
Mr. Fred A. Kadame owner of 62 acres requested that his land be annexed into the
City of Coppell. This subject was tabled.
Item 4
Mr. Harwell made a motion to pay Mr. Pat Loyld for 'his twelve month service as trailor
inspector for a total of $120.00. This motion was seconded by Mr. Ruppel and carried
4-0.
Item 5
The council permitted Mrs. Rush to extend her one week vacation into the next fiscal
year.
Item 6
IMts. Jackie Woolery requested the use of the city's tractor-mower for the two beauti-
fixation days for Coppell and also $25.00 for anything needed for this day. The council
explained that the tractor had limited use~ and would not be very efficient for the
purpose they had in mind for it. Mr.. Harwell made a motion to allow the $25.00 ex-
pense. Mr. Hrris seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Item 7
Mr. Pettijohn, Equalization Board Chairman, appeared before the council to submit
two recommendations which are as follows: 1. Immediately after January 1 all
land in the City of Coppell be reevaluated. 2. Trailor houses be taxed as real
property and abolish the inspection fee of $1.50..
Item 8
The council briefly scanned the 1971-1972 budget they had prepared at the last
meeting, and scheduled a Public Hearing for September 27, 1971. A motion to approve
this date was made by Mr. Wilson; seconded by Mr. Harris and carried 4-0.
Item 9
The following bills were presented for payment:
Sinclair-Ray Storey-gas-police $ 89.68
National Building Centers Inc. 14.40
Shafers-gas-police 7.06
J. M. Johns-water dept. 14.00
Jackson Concrete Inc. (5 sacks) 55.50
Williamson Printing Corp. Form 1312 Warrant arrest 25.50
Patty Dobecka 30.00
Wickes 180.00
Supperete-gas-all depts. 23.70
Bowles & Eden Corp. 122.00
Ms. Norma L. Harold(sect. Board of Equal.) 57.00
Flag Supplies:
Hayard Cleat
flag 4 by 6
6' ball and pulley
Paid by Mr. Don J. Carter 52.85
Mr. Ruppel made a motion to approve payment of the above bills. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Wilson and carried 4-0.
Item 10
Mr. Ruppel made a motion to approve payment for the secretary for the Board of
Equalization at $2.00 per hour. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson and carried
4-0.
Item 11
This portion of the meeting was closed to'the public.
The council requested that Mayor Scott contact Mr. Smith, county auditor, to see
about getting a federal fund for unemployed.
The three applicants were Mr. Martin Garcia, Mr. Don Holland and Mr. Tracy Clark.
After talkng with each applicant the council agreed to set up a special study
session to discuss the applicants with the full council present.
The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20 DAY OF September , 1971.
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Passed and approved this 20 day of September, 1971.
Patty Dobecka, secretary