CM 1972-03-20COUNTY OF DALLAS
STATE OF TEXAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on
March 20, 1972, in the fire station.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Johnny Burns, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
James Henderson, Councilman
Councilmen W
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Wilson and Billy Harwell were not present.
Wilson's wife stated he would not be in attendance and Harwell was unable
to be reached. Also present were City Administrator Sam Little, City
Attorney John Clark, City Planning Consultant Sam Wyse, and City
Engineer Derrell Johnson.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the following correction
was noted: Wilson was unable to attend because of sickness and Harwell had
made previous plans. Henderson moved that the minutes be approved
as corrected. Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor voting.
The first item on the agenda was a request from Mr. Pat Lloyd for a
permit for a mobile home on his property. He stated that he understood
the ordinance had been changed to permit a mobile home on his property.
Since there has been no change, the permit was denied at this time.
Next, Mr. A. M. Everett from Lone Star Gas Company, along with his
assistant, Mr. Ned Foster, gave a presentation on the poly-pipe that is
now being used in cities in this area. Mr. Everett stated that this type
of pipe passes the tests stated in the Federal Pipeline Safety Act, and
that the pipe is for outside use only, and also for gas use only and not
water. Councilman Harris suggested that the attorney check with the
cities of Dallas and Fort Worth to see what, if any, limitations they have
set on the use of this type of pipe.
Next, City Administrator Sam Little presented a proposed resolution
for sewer tap fees. The resolution stated:
"1. The customer will pay a flat fee of $100 for tying onto the sewer line.
2. The City of Coppell will furnish sewer service to the customer's
property line at no cost to the customer.
3. The City Sewer Department will be responsible for tapping the sewer
main. The main sewer line will not be tapped by unauthorized
personnel."
Councilman Henderson moved that this item be tabled until next meeting
so that a decision can be made as to the tap fee for a single family or
commercial tap. Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
voting.
Next a "Violation in Trailer Park" ordinance and "Noise Ordinance" were
read. After discussion of these ordinances, Harris moved that any further
action on these ordinances be tabled until next meeting. Henderson seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor voting.
Next the sealed bids for the water line extension on Sandy Lake Road were
opened. The following had submitted bids:
H. G. Sumner of Coppell $1.70 per foot
J. D. Haun of Frisco $1.59 per foot
Good Construction of Dallas $2.50 per foot
L. C. Patterson Trenching of Irving $1.70 per foot
After the bids were reviewed and comments made by the city engineer,
Henderson moved that the contract be awarded to H. G. Sumner of Coppell
with a bid of $1.70 per foot. Harris seconded; motion carried 4-0
with the mayor voting.
Next Derrell Johnson of Rady and Associates explained the contents of
the contract with this firm, emphasizing the last paragraph which stated
that no duplicate expenses would be incurred which have already been paid
to Fowler-Grafe. Henderson moved that this contract be approved.
Harris seconded; motion carried 4-0 with the mayor voting.
The next item was a presentation by Bill Harrison on the water line
on Holly street. He stated that there were several discrepancies in the
past as to the water tap fee. He also stated that he personally has about
$400 tied up in this line and he would like to recover this cost. Henderson
recommended that the city administrator check into this matter and see
what the past records show.
Next was the consideration of an ordinance amending the previous
zoning ordinance #49. This change had already been approved December 20,
1971, but at that time the ordinance was not drawn up. The proposed
change has also been approved by the zoning board. Harris moved that
this ordinance #83 be approved. Henderson seconded; motion carried 4-0
with the mayor voting.
Mrs. Edwards has asked to be put on the agenda, but since she was
not present no action was taken on this item.
Mr. Little then gave a status report. He stated that he had received a
letter from Christian, Miller, & Honts, Inc. outlining what Coppell will
need and the costs of the projects. The Trinity River Authority has been
approached by both Mr. Little and the mayor and they have received "'
favorable reports from them. The Dallas Director of Public Works will
have a meeting with Mr. Little Friday, March 24, to discuss the proposed
Beltline to Bethel connection. On March 30th, the Council, the Planning
and Zoning Board and the Citizen' s Advisory Committee will have a
meeting with Mr. Sam Wyse for a draft of the work he is doing for the
city. Mr. Little stated that he will be reviewing the budget in the next
two weeks and make some suggestions as to some adjustments that may
need to be made. He also stated that he had checked with other cities
in the area and they paid an average of 10¢ a mile for employees using
their cars for city business. Mr. Logan, acting tax assessor-collector
reported to Mr. Little that there are taxes back as far as 1964 that have
not been paid. Also in the fire prevention code there is an article that
states certain types of business must have a permit to perate their business
and that most places in town do not have these permits. The city has
received a copy of the Dallas Water Report. In this report the delivery
point for Coppell is prior to the delivery point to Flower Mound. There
has been an estimate of $155 to paint the old city hall building and police
station. Building permits total $15, Z00 with $164 being collected for
these permits. Traffic fines up through March 17 total $808. On the
Sandy Lake Road water extension one person has already paid his tap fee
of $100.
The following bills were presented for payment:
Watson Photocopy Co. $ 2.4. 95
Mayco Electric Co. 89.66
Cash (replinish petty cash) 48.68
Rady & Associates-zoning maps 22.90
Fort Worth Pipe &Supply 61.76
TCMA (membership dues) 10.00
Love & Costa 20.00
Bennett's (election supplies) 22.45
Bowles & Edens Corporation 135. Z6
Burns moved that these bills be paid. Harris seconded: motion carried
4-0 with the mayor voting.
Henderson moved that the city hall hours be extended to 8:00 to 5:00
and that it be open during lunch. Harris seconded: motion carried 4-0
with the mayor voting.
The meeting was then adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7th ~
--- , ' day of April , 1972.
Hulen Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, Acting City Se c r e t a r y
ATTEST:
Councilman