CM 1972-09-28/7~' STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on September 28,
1972, in the elementary school cafeteria.
The following members were present: Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tem
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Councilman Bill Harris was not present. Also present was City Attorney
Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while
Councilman Tiner gave the invocation.
The minutes of the previous meeting were then read. Councilman Tiner
moved they be approved as read; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion
carried 2-0-1 with Councilman Carter abstaining and the mayor showing his
approval.
The first item to be considered was the approval of the bills. Departmental
totals presented were:
General Government $1,082.51
Public Works 132.92
Police Department - . 179.88
Fire Department 214.05
Water Department 421.56
Councilwoman Beal arrived while the bills were being reviewed. Mayor Pro
Tem Hefner moved that all bills be approved; Councilman Tiner seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The mayor then stated that the General Telephone Company representatives
would not be present at this time for any consideration on their building. It
is estimated that the total cost of the project will be $500,000 to $1,000,000.
Next to be considered was the approval of a 6" water meter for the proposed
General Telephone Building. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the Council
approve the purchase of the 6" meter and that Water Superintendent A. P.
Vanbebber order the meter when it is needed; Councilman Carter seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The next item was a request for a temporary mobile home permit from Mr.
G. O. Woodroof for the mobile home to be placed on his property while he
is having a house moved in. Since Mr. Woodroof was not present, Mayor
Pro Tem Hefner moved that a permit not be granted until such time that Mr.
Woodroof comes before the Council in person and requests the permit;
Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
Next, Mrs. Roy Marcom presented her request for a mobile home on the
property they are leasing on Moore Road because of recent problems they
have been having with their horses and cattle. It was pointed out to Mrs.
Marcom that they could be very close to this land by placing a mobile home
in one of the mobile home parks. After discussion on this request, Mayor
Pro Tem Hefner moved that the request be denied; Councilman Tiner seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The proposed animal vaccination ordinance was the next item considered.
Councilman Carter moved that this proposed ordinance be put on display in
City Hall until the next meeting and that a statement be published stating
that the Council is considering adoption of an animal vaccination ordinance
and that it will be considered at the next meeting of the Council so that any
interested persons can review this item and state their feelings at the next
meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
Adoption'of the Dallas Building Code was the next item presented. City
Attorney Larry Jackson stated that as yet Dallas has not made any changes.
Councilman Tiner moved that this item be tabled until such time as the
attorney is ready to have it presented to the Council; Councilman Carter
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
An ordinance granting H & J Garbage Disposal Service of Lewisrills a
franchise to collect garbage in Coppell was brought before the Council as the
next item to be considered. Under this ordinance, H & J would collect
garbage twice weekly, Wednesday and Saturday, for $Z. 50 per month. In
the event the commercial accounty cannot be agreed upon, the Council will
determine the amount to be charged. Councilman Tiner moved that this
ordinance be adopted and given the number 94; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The next item was the appointment of city officials. Councilman Carter
moved that the "acting" be removed from the city secretary's name so that
she could stop acting and go to work; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
On the position of City Administrator, Councilwoman Beal moved that the
Council hire Mr. George C. Campbell of Lubbock at a salary of $12,000
annually plus 10~ per mile for trips made on official business as City
Administrator; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Carter moved that up to $200
be paid on the expense of the rental unit only for moving expenses; Councilman
Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Councilman Carter moved that the Council wait until the new city administrator
gets here and re-evaluates the situation to see if there is the necessity for
another person to be hired before filling the vacancy left by the utility clerk.
If he feels there is a need for more help, then the Council will hire someone; Councilwoman
Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Animal Warden Bob Anderson presented the materials needed to build a 10'x16'
holding pen for animals that are picked up. Total price will be $331. Mayor
Pro Tem Hefner moved that this expenditure be approved; Councilman Tiner
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then closed to the public for an executive session.
After this session, the meeting was adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Do rothyTimmons, City Secretary