CM 1972-05-22 COUNTY OF DALLAS
STATE OF TEXAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on May Z2, 1972,
in the fire station.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tern
Bill Harris, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Councilman James Henderson was not present. Also present were City
Administrator Sam Little, City Engineer Derrell Johnson, and City Financial
Advisor Jerry Pierce.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while
Mayor Pro Tern Hefner gave the invocation.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the following corrections
were noted: Mayor pro tern Hefner introduced a resolution that the City
Council find that sufficient emergency condition does exist to allow the
City Council to consider the emergency matters on the amended agenda as
item 13-B. Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 3-0 with
the mayor showing his approval. Also, on the motion to table discussion
of the budget, the motion passed 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor pro tem Hefner moved that the minutes be approved as corrected;
Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval, and Councilman Harris abstaining.
The first item on the agenda was a status report from Economy Appraisals
which stated that all work is approxirrately two weeks ahead of schedule
and will be completed some time in July for the tax rolls for the coming
year.
t/~ The next item was a resolution, a copy of which is attached as a part of
~ the minutes, for the repair of Lodge Road with the City agreeing to be responsible
for half the estimated cost of repair. Even though the City will pay their
half of the cost, in actual fact, the company responsible for the damages to
Lodge Road will pay the' city's share. Councilman Carter moved that the
mayor be authorized to sign this resolution. Mayor pro tem Hefner seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
A resolution showing the official adoption of the water and sewer tap fees
was the next item to be considered. City Administrator Sam Little
recommended that this item be tabled until next meeting so that some
needed revisions can be made. Mayor pro tem Hefner so moved and
Councilman Tiner seconded; motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
Councilman Carter moved that the resolution postponing action on the
plastic water line on Sandy Lake Road be tabled until a later time. Mayor
pro tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
Next, Jerry Pierce introduced Mr. Lewis, counselor for TRA, who
?" reviewed the proposed contract with TRA and the City of Dallas. He
stated that there were several items that he thought needed closer
consideration. Councilman Carter moved that this item be tabled until
next meeting so that all parties may have a chance to look this over.
The next item was the consideration of an ordinance adopting the Airport
Zoning Ordinance. Since our attorney has not had a chanceto look this
ordinance over, Councilman Carter moved that this item be tabled until
a later date. Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
The next item to be considered was the termination of employment of the
present city attorney. Mayor pro tern Hefner moved that John Clark be
dismissed from his duties as city attorney. Councilman Carter seconded
and motion carried 3-1 with Councilman Harris against and the mayor
showing his disapproval. Councilman Harris stated that he would like
for the records to show that he personally commended the attorney for
his help and actions for the City. Mayor pro tem Hefner stated that he
would like for the records to show that the attorney has not questioned
the judgement of the three new councilmen, but has questioned their
motives.
Mayor pro tem Hefner then moved that the City hire Larry Jackson as
the City's attorney. Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried
3-1 with Councilman Harris against and the mayor showing his disapproval/
Harris then stated that he wanted the dismissal of the city attorney
put on the agenda for next Tuesday' s meeting/
City Administrator Sam Little then gave a status report. He stated
that the new chief of police had been sworn in and was officially on duty.
Mr. Little also stated that the mayor had signed a letter of commendation
for Patrolman Don Swearingen for his actions during the past three
months.
Sam Wyse, City planning consultant, stated that Phase I of the "701" plan
is complete; that he delivered the final report that afternoon and that
there will be only two phases rather than three that were originally planned.
He expects the second phase to be complete in November.
A group of citizens from the Norman Addition were present to ask the
City's help involving the deed restrictions on their property. It was
stated that the City in no way could become involved with matters
concerning deed restrictions.
The meeting was then adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 30 day of May, 1972.
Hulen Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, Acting City Secretary
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, THE COUNTY PROPOSES TO RECONSTRUCT
LODGE ROAD BY RESHAPING THE BASE TO A TWENTY-FOUR
FOOT CROWN WIDTH AND SURFACING WITH A TWENTY-FOUR
FOOT DOUBLE COURSE PENETRATION TREATMENT, and
WHEREAS, THE ESTIMATED COST OF THIS TYPE OF
IMPROVEMENT IS $5,800, and
WHEREAS, THE COUNTY PROPOSES TO PAY HALF THE
ESTIMATED $5,800 COST, and
WHEREAS, THE COUNTY PROPOSES THE CITY OF COPPELL
PAY THE REMAINING HALF OF THE ESTIMATED $5,800 COST OF
IMPROVEMENT, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell has
considered the aspects of this improvement on Lodge Road, and has
agreed to be responsible for half the estimated $5,800 cost of repair
after completion of the improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Coppell, Texas, that the reconstruction as proposed
by the Dallas County Department of Public Works is hereby agreed
to and the Mayor of the City of Coppell is hereby authorized to
sign this resolution.
Adopted this 22 day of May , 197Z.
H ul e n Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, Acting City Se c r eta ry