CM 1972-05-30COUNTY OF DALLAS
STATE OF TEXAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on May 30, 1972,
in the fire station.
The following members were present: Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tern
Bill Harris, Councilman
James Henderson, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Also present were City Administrator Sam Little, City Attorney Larry Jackson,
City Engineer Derrell Johnson, City Financial Advisor Jerry Pierce, and
representative from TRA, Buddy Lewis.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Councilman
Sam Tiner gave the invocation.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the following correction noted:
The mayor was authorized to sign the resolution for the repair of Lodge Road
with the City agreeing to pay 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 with pay the city' s share. Mayor pro tern Hefner moved
that the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Tiner seconded; motion
carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Henderson abstaining and the mayor showing his
approval.
The bills were presented for approval. Total from each department were as follows:
Water Department $284.40
Police Department 19.78
General Government 104.49
Fire Department 204.87
The fire department bills include 18 jumpsuits which the firemen had originally
intended to pay for themselves. Councilman Carter moved that the bills be
approved, including the jumpsuits for the firemen that had passed the first aid
course. Councilman Tiner seconded; motion carried 5-0 with the mayor stating
his approval.
Next, AlEverett of Lone Star Gas Company presented the gas rate increase
requested by the gas company. After discussion on the subject, Councilman
Carter moved that the rate increase be approved with the deletion of the paragraph
starting with "Adjustments" and ending with "applicable to such bills".
Councilman Tiner seconded; motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Henderson
against and the mayor showing his approval.
A resolution from the Lewisville City Council was presented for the City of
Coppell to sign supporting Lewisville's resolution petitioning the Railroad
Commission to investigate the financial position of Lone Star Gas Company.
Councilman Carter moved that the mayor be authorized to sign this resolution.
Councilman Henderson seconded; motion passed 4-1 with Mayor pro tem Hefner
against and the mayor showing his approval.
Next, Wheelice Wilson presented a petition to the Council signed by fifty citizens
of the town requesting the Council to revoke the permit issued to Mrs. C. L.
Plumlee to move her house onto Coppell Road for the following reasons:
1. The house would not conform to the area.
Z. Because of its size and construction, it would be a potential fire hazard.
3. The old structure would lower the value of other properties in the area.
4. Because of its height, the power and telephone lines would have to be cut
in order to move the huge structure.
The Plumlee's attorney, Mr. Roy Davis, was present and stated to the Council
that Mr. Plumlee had stated to him that the house would be put in good condition.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Plumlee appeared before the Council and
publicly stated that he would see that the house was put in good condition. Mayor
pro tem Hefner then moved that with Mr. Plumlee's public statement, the
Council leave the permit as issued on January 31. He further moved that
the Plumlee's have 90 days to comply with all city regulations and codes and
from the date that this is done, that they have 90 to 120 days to put the house
in good condition and repair. At that time the Building Inspector and the
City Council will inspect the house and will approve it if it conforms to and is
equal to the environment of the surrounding area. The Council reserves the
right to extend the time if conditions warrant. Councilman Harris seconded;
motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Next, Buddy Lewis, representative from TRA stated that he had looked over
the proposed contract with Dallas and he would answer any questions the
Council might have concerning the city' s part in this contract. Since there were
several items that were inconsistent, this item was tabled for two weeks and
during that time, Mr. Lewis will talk with the city' s advisors and with the City
of Dallas and bring back to the Council a more accurate draft of the contract.
The next item to be considered was the budget revision for 1971-72. After
looking the revision over and having the administrator's assurance that it
met with his approval, Councilman Harris moved that the budget revision be
accepted. Councilman Tiner seconded; motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval. A copy of the revision is attached to the minutes.
The water and sewer tap fee resolution was next on the agenda. Councilman
Carter moved that the resolution be adopted with the rates set out in the
May 1, 1972, agenda, a copy of which is attached. Mayor pro tem Hefner
seconded; motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Henderson moved that the consideration of termination of employment
of the city attorney be tabled until next meeting; Councilman Harris seconded
and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Tiner abstaining and the mayor
showing his approval.
Mr. Little then gave a status report. He stated that there were several junk --'~
cars and vehicles around the city which are in violation of Ordinance #65 which
sets up a procedure to take care of these vehicles. The Council indicated that
these steps should be taken and followed through starting now.
Mr. Little also is in the process of preparing a personnel policy booklet which
he will submit to the council at a later date. Also the subdivision ordinance
has been sent to the city' s advisors for their comments and will be submitted to
the council for their review as soon as possible. The pro-rata ordinance will be
set up at a later date as it will not be needed as soon as the subdivision ordinance.
On the Bethel Road extension, the city administrator has received work from the
Cotton Belt Railroad stating they would object to Route "A" which would go
across their tracks at one point, and they stated they will be in touch with the
city administrator to make an appointment to come before the City Council to
discuss this subject.
The meeting was then closed to the public for an executive session.
In this session, the City Administrator's raise and the possibility of his moving
to Coppell were discussed.
The meeting was then adjourned.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5th day of June, 1972.
ATTEST: Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
Dorothy Timmons, Acting City Secretary
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A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, THE ATTACHED "WATER TAP FEE" AND
"SEWER TAP FEE" HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, and
WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, DID DULY ADOPT THE ATTACHED "WATER TAP FEE"
AND "SEWER TAP FEE" IN REGULAR SESSION ON MAY 1, 197Z;
and,
WHEREAS, the attached "Water Tap Fee" and "Sewer Tap
Fee" was posted in City Hall for a period of two weeks and no
objection was voiced on the adoption of the "Water Tap Fee" and
"Sewer Tap Fee";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Coppell, Texas, that the attached "Water Tap Fee"
and "Sewer Tap Fee" is approved and made a part of the official
minutes of the Council meetings of the City of Coppell, Texas,
and the Mayor of the City of Coppell is hereby authorized to sign this
re solution.
Adopted this 30 day of May, 1972.
Hulen Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, Acting City Secretary
WATER TAP FEE
SERVICE LINE TO PROPERTY CONNECTION TOTAL DEPOSIT
LINE PLUS METER AND BOX FEE ONLY FEE
5'/8-3/4,, $1zo. oo "$ 30.00 $k5o. oo 15. oo
1" Actual $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Two (Z) Months Bill*
Cost Plus
Actual
Cost
11/Z" Actual $ 50.00 $ 50.00 Two (Z) Months Bill*
Cost Plus
Actual
Cost
Z" Actual $ 70.00 $ 70.00 Two (Z) Months Bill*
Cost Plus
Actual
Cost
Over Z' Actual $100.00 $100.00 Two (Z) Months Bill*
Cost Plus
Actual
Cost
,Single Family Residence $15.00
All others two (Z) months bill as determined
.by past history on similiar business
All over 70' in distance = Actual Cost per Pro-Rata Ordinance
SEWER TAP FEE
.SEWER LINE TO PROPERTY CONNECTION TOTAL
LINE FEE ONLY FEE
4,, ~7o. oo $3o. oo $1oo. oo
6" Manhole $40.00 Cost
Mandatory; Plus
Actual Cost ' $40.00
Charged
Over 6" Manhole $50.00 Cost
Mandatory; Plus
Actual Cost $50.00
Charged
All over 70' in distance = Actual Cost per Pro-Rate Ordinance