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CM 1972-07-10 State of Texas County of Dallas The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 10, 1972, in the elementary school cafeteria. The following members were present: Hulen Scott, Mayor Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tern Don Carter, Councilman ~ Bill Harris, Councilman Sam Tiner, Councilman Also present were City Administrator Sam Little, City Attorney Larry Jackson, /X~ City Financial Advisor Jerry Pierce, City Engineers Bob King and Hank Hensley, and TRA counselor Buddy Lewis. The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Mayor Pro Tem Hefner gave the invocation. The minutes of the previous meeting were then read. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that they be approved; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 3-0-1 with Councilman Harris abstaining and the mayor showing his approval. The first item to be considered was the filling of a vacancy on the counsel, and the swearing in of such vacancy if filled. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that Mrs. Hazel Beal be appointed to fill the vacancy. Councilman Harris moved that nominations cease. Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Mrs. Beal was then asked to come forward and was sworn in with the official oath of office, a copy of which is attached as a permanent part of these minutes. The TRA contract was the next item to be considered. Buddy Lewis, TRA counselor, came forward and went through the TRA-Coppell contract, and stated that it was not ready for final signatures since there was an operation and maintenance expense amount that was not known at this time. After the council members and the attorney asked about several portions of the contract, it was decided this item will be placed on next Monday night's agenda for signing. Bob King and Hank Hensley came forward and presented preliminary sketches on the proposed water line. The line will be approximately 7,700 feet long. Al Everett from Lone Star Gas Company was present to represent the gas ordinance for a rate increase. He explained that Lone Star cannot pass on to its customers the total amount of the increase. Only 65% of the total cost can be passed on, and he stated that Lone Star will have to come back before each city whenever they want another increase. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the gas rate increase be approved as re submitted. Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his disapproval. A copy of the ordinance is attached as a permanent part of these minutes. The next item to be considered was the approval of the bills. Councilman Carter moved that all bills be paid with the exception of the one to George Lee Richardson until the Council receives and can review the drawings and the bill from Economy Appraisals until the Council can review the appraisals this company has made. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Departmental totals approved for payment were: General Government $143.90 Police Department 231.74 Water Department 483.33 Fire Department 4.51 Public Works Department 137.22 Next, Mr. R. G. Harrell came before the Council to request that the City pay for damages to his car from a falling branch from a dead tree on Coppell Road. After discussion on this item, Councilman Harris moved that this item be tabled until next meeting and that we consider it at that time. Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Mr. Vanbebber, water superintendent, was asked if the consideration of water rationing was needed at this time. He stated that the wells were pumping an average of 2- hours a day at this time and in his opinion there was not a need for consideration of water rationing. The consideration of a revised city administrator ordinance was considered next on the agenda. After review and consideration of this ordinance, Councilman Carter moved that we adopt the ordinance creating the office of city adminis- trator with $500 being the amount designated as the limit to be spent without prior Council approval. This ordinance will be given the number 85 in our ordinance book. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The consideration of the revised building official ordinance was the next item brought before the Council. After review of this ordinance, Mayor Pro Tern Hefner moved that the Council adopt the ordinance creating the office of building official, designating it number 86. Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Mrs. Beal abstaining and the mayor showing his approval. The next item on the agenda to be considered was the cashing of a C.D. to meet obligations in the amount of $16,612.06 to Fowler-Grafe. Councilman Harris moved that the C.D. be cashed on July 31, which is the maturity date and be used to pay this outstanding bill. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded; motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Consideration of meters being installed at the different churches was the next item considered. After discussion of the subject, Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that meters be set at all churches on the water line and that they be billed for actual usage. Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. On the recommendation of Water Superintendent A. P. Vanbebber, Councilman Carter then moved that on meters of 2" and above, be required to be compound meters, and any that are 2" and above now will be replaced at the city's expense. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. City Administrator Sam Little stated that Economy Appraisals has made a request to meet with the Council in executive session at next Monday' s meeting. Mr. Mayberry, the CPA checking the books, hopes to have a report to the city administrator this week. The meeting was then closed to the public. In the executive session, Fire Chief Richard Lee discussed the needs of the fire department for the coming year. The meeting was then adjourned. Hulen A. Scott, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy Timmons, Acting City Secretary ORDINANCE NO. 53.1 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE GENERAL SERVICE RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR SALES OF NATURAL GAS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS WITHING THE TOWN LIMITS OF COPPELL, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND RPOVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH RATE MAY BE CHANGED, ADJUSTED AND AMENDED. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COPPELL. SECTION 1. effective with the first gas bills rendered from and after thirty (30) days from the date of final passage of this ordi- nance, the maximum general service rate for sales of natural gas ren- dered to residential and comercial consumers within the town limits of Coppell by Lone Star Gas Company, a Texas corporation, its successors and assigns, is hereby fixed ad determined as follows: First 1,O00 cu. ft. or fraction thereof $2.444 Gross; $2.20 Net Next 3,000 cu. ft. ~ $1.156 per Mcf Gross; $1.04 per Mcf Net Next 6~000 cuo ft. ~ 1.044 per Mci Gross; ~94 per Mcf Net Next 15,000 cu~ fto ~ ~956 per Mcf Gross; .86 per Mcf~ Net Next 75,000 cu. ft. ~ .900 per Mcf Gross; .81 per Mcf Net All ov~er lO0,O00 ca. ft. No gas bill will be rendered to any residential or commercial consumer served under the above rate not consuming any gas during any monthly bill- ing period. ADJUSTMENTS The amount of each net monthly bill computed at the above-stated rates shall be subject to the following adjustments: Plus or minus the amount of any increase or decrease, respectively, above or below the 42.5 cents per Mcf level in the intracompany city gate charge as authorized by the. Railroad Commission of the State of Texas or other regulatory body hav- ing jurisdiction for gas delivered to Lone Star Gas Company's distribution system for sale to residential and commercial consumers where such changes are caused by increases or decreases in the cost of gas purchased 'by the Company; plus an amount equivalent to the proportionate part of any new tax, or increased tax, or any other governmental imposition, rental, fee or charge (except state, county, city and special district ad valorera taxes and taxes on net income) levied, assessed or imposed subsequent to April l, 1972, upon or silocable to the Company's distribution operations, by any new or amended law, ordinance or contract. Each gross monthly bill shall be adjusted pro- portionately. Company, at its option, may forego the application of any adjustment if such adjustment would result in an increase in the monthly bill; however, failure of Company to apply any adjustment shall not con- stitute a waiver of Company's right from time to time, or at any time, to make any adjustment, in whole or in part, in any subsequent current monthly bill that may be applicable to such bill. Net rate shall apply. to all bills paid within ten days from monthly billing date; gross rate shall be applicable thereafter. The above rate. is applicable to each residential and commercial consumer per meter per month or for any pert of a month for which gas is used at the same location. In addition to the aforesaid rates, Company shall have the right to collect such reasonable charges es are necessary to conduct its business and to carry out its reasonable 'rules and regulations in effect. SECTION 2. The rate set forth in Section 1 may be changed end amended by either the Town or Company furnishing gas in the manner pro- vided by law. Service hereunder is subject to the orders of regulatory bodies having jurisdiction, and to the Company's Rules and Regulations currently on file in the Company s office. SECTION 3. It is hereby found end determined that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public, as required by Texas law, and that advance public notice of the time, place' end purpose of said meeting was given, and that this rate ordinance is in compliance with the applicable general criteria issued by the Price Commission under the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the10th day of July , A.D. 1972 . AITEST: Dorothy Timmons, Secretary Hulen Scott, Mayor Town of Coppell , Texas STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS CITY OF COPPELL I, Hazel Beal ., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Councilman of the City of Coppell, Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and of this State; and I do furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute, any money, or valuable thing, or promised a public office or employment, as a reward to secure my appointment or the confirmation thereof. SO HELP ME GOD. I solemnly swear that I will not be directly or indirectly interested in any contract with or claim against the City of Coppell, Texas, in which I reside, except such warrants as may be issued to me as fees of office. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me by the said to certify which witness my hand and seal of office. Mrs. Hazel R. Beal SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me by the said Hazel Beal this the 10th day of July 1972. Dorothy Timmons Notary Public, Dallas County, Texas ~