CM 1971-11-15DALLAS COUNTY
STATE OF TEXAS
The council of the City of Coppell met in regular session November 15, 1971
with the following members present to wit:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Ted Ruppel, councilman
James Henderson, councilman
Wheelice Wilson, councilman
Bill Harwell, councilman
constituting a quorum where among other proceedings had was the following:
Item 1
A motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting was made by Mr, Wilson~ seconded
by Mr. Henderson and carried 4-0.
Old Business:
The council discussed the subject of grounds for the youth of Coppell, Two areas
at this time had been suggested. The one favored by the council was land Coppell
owned on Heartz Road where the water well is located, The ground there was in need
of more gravel and this would give the city another reason to fix the land up, The
council agreed to contact the county and get an estimate on gravel per load.
Mayor Scott reported that the Cow Ordinance had been amended accordingly by Mr,
Larry Jackson, city lawyer and now is officially passed as voted on at the last
meeting by the council.
Item 2
Three bids were presented before the council concerning the installation of the
air conditioner/heater. Mr. Wilson's opinion was that the council should let this
matter on the air conditioner rest due to the fact that we are already into the winter
season. The council agreed to table the subject until a later date,
Item 3
Mayor Scott gave a report on the Comprehensive Plan that was presented to the
council earlier by Mr, Sammual Wyse. Our application for the funding of this
plan has been approved. Mr, Wyse, and Mr, Bob Wagnor with the Dallas Fort Worth
Regional Airport, who is also on Mr. Wyse's staff will meet with the council on
November 30, 1971.
Item 4
Mr. Don Carter appeared before the council to discuss the water system of Coppell,
Mr, Carter stated at the beginning of his discussion that he was not interested
in buying the water system, Mr, Carter explained that the citizens of Coppell want
another water storage tank, and along with him he brought signatures for proof, Mr,
Carter then asked the Mayor if the council would take action in giving him a yes or
no answer to whether or not Coppell would have another storage tank. The Mayor
replied, "Yes, we will take action on anything that is brought before the council,"
Item 5
The council discussed taxes paid by mobile home owners. The council requested that
Mayor Scott contact Mr. Jackson to see what tax is appropriate and/or legal for
mobile home owners; personal property, ad volrem, inspection fee, or none.
Item 6
Mr. Dome with the General Telephone Company appeared before the council to present
for approval the new contract rates that went into effect August 1, 1971, Mayor
Scott informed the council that Mr. Larry Jackson reviewed the contract and reported
that everything was in order. Mr. Harwell made a motion to approve the new rates
his motion was seconded by Mr. Wilson and carried 4-0.
Item 7
The council discussed the purposed signal light at the Belt Line -~ Sandy Lake
intersection. This signal light will promote the straightening of the intersection~
The county agreed to put out the money for the intersection if the citizens who
own the surrounding land would co-operate.
Item 8
This portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Re: Personnel for Police Debt,
DALLAS COUNTY
STATE OF TEXAS
Mr, Wilson made a motion to approve the Grant Supplement Agreement which entails
hiring an unemployed person, where as the Department of Labor guarantees for one year,
as long as the employee is working to Day 90% of the salary up to $600, which
leaves the employer to Day 10% of the rest. Mr. Wilson's motion was seconded by Mr,
Ruppel and carried 4-0. Officer Clark seeing a need for another police officer
reported that he had two applicants available at that time that he would like the
council to interview. The applicants were Mr, Carnes and Mr, Richard Howard, .,~
After the council interviewed the two gentlemen they agreed that Officer Clark ,
should hire his employees since they would be working under him, Officer Clark ~
at this time informed the council that his decision was for Mr, Richard Howard
to be the additional police officer.
The meeting was adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6 DAY OF December, 1971.
Hulen Scott, Mayor .......
Passed and approved this 6 day of December , lq71,
Patty Dobecka, secretary