CM 1972-12-19STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special called session on December
19, 1972, in the fire station meeting room.
The following members present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tern
Bill Harris, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Councilman Don Carter was not present because of a previous appointment.
Also present were City Adminstrator George Campbell. City Attorney Larry
Jackson, and City Planning Consultant Doug Creer.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Mayor
Pro Temn Hefner gave the invocation.
The minutes of the previous meeting were then read. Councilman Harris moved
that they be approved as read; Mayor Pro Temn Hefner seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Scott then read a resolution in memorial of Patrolman Don Swearingin
who was killed in the line of duty. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that this
resolution be adopted; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0
with the mayor showing his approval. A copy is attached as a permanent part
of these minutes. City Administrator George Campbell also stated that a donation
had been made to the City to pay for the funeral expenses incurred by the Swearingin
family. Councilman Tiner moved that this money be paid to the family;
Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
The next item to be considered was a street numbering system for the' City.
Doug Creer, City Planning Consultant, presented a map to the City showing
the system that had been worked out with Denton Tap and Sandy Lake Road
being the beginning point for numbering streets. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner
moved that the city attorney draw up an ordinance adopting this system for
consideration at next council meeting; Councilman Harris seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The presentation of the fire truck bids was considered as the next item.
Fire Chief Richard Lee gave a summary of the bids received and stated that
he recommended the American LaFrance bid be approved and accepted. After
discussion on the fire engine, Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that this item be
tabled until the next Council meeting and be considered at that time; Councilman
Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with the mayor abstaining.
Ambulance bids were considered next. Fire Chief Richard Lee stated that
the difference in price between the new ambulance recommended and the best
used one was very little when the total costs were compared. Mayor Pro Tem
Hefner moved that the bid from Summers Funeral Car Company for a new
ambulance in the amount of $8,331.33 be accepted; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
An ordinance establishing the minimum requirements and standards for vacant
buildings was considered as the next item. After discussion on this ordinance
Councilman Tiner moved that this ordinance be adopted as #107; Councilwoman
Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
An ordinance adopting the Dallas Electrical Code was considered next. After
discussion on this ordinance, Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that it be adopted
as ordinance number 101; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
The ordinance adopting the Dallas Mechanical Code was the next item on the
agenda. Councilman Tiner moved that this ordinance be adopted as number 102;
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
The Dallas Plumbing Code was presented next to be adopted. Councilman Harris
moved that this ordinance numbered 103 be adopted; Councilman Tiner seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. ,
Next, City Administrator George Campbell gave a report on the federal revenue
sharing meeting he had attended in Austin the previous week. He stated that
there have been some guidelines set up and that more will be presented later.
We have received our first check in the amount of $5,048 to cover the period
from January 1, 1972, to June 30, 1972, and that we should receive the second
check sometime after the first of the year to cover the second half of the 1972
year. After that, we will receive checks every three months.
The purchase of the new police car was discussed next. Also discussed
was the consideration of buying the 1973 Ford that was ordered some time ago.
After considerable discussion on this subject, Councilman Tiner moved that
the previous order for the Ford be left on order and see if the engine size can
be made smaller; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 4-1
with the mayor showing his disapproval.
The sanitary sewer easements for the sewer line put in within 150 feet of
our water well have been prepared and are ready for Mr. Bill Shafer's and
Mrs. Floyd Harwell's signatures.
The next Council meeting will be as regularly scheduled on December 28, 1972. ---~
Economy Appraisal Service has stated that they need to know as soon as
possible when they will be needed so that they can put it in their schedule. The
Council stated that they will be notified when they are needed.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that we have received a letter from
one of the taxpayers in the Dallas-Denton County line controversial area stating
that the money for the taxes have been put in escrow until a decision has been
made as to the county line and that time the taxes will be paid if due. The
city attorney.will answer the letter.
The meeting with Sam Wyse for the presentation of the comprehensive plan
and discussion on roads will be held on January 18, 1973.
A mobile home permit has been requested by Mr. Charles Brown for the
space he has on his land for the protection of his property. The Council stated
that a new permit will be needed if a different mobile home is moved onto the
land and that he will need to come before the Council with his request.
Insurance coverage for the City was discussed next. City Administrator George
Campbell stated that he will be meeting with insurance agents before the next
meeting to discuss the City's policies and what is needed.
The next item was the approval of the bills. Councilman Tiner moved that the 4 '
bills be approved as submitted; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAL
WHEREAS, Donald Wayne Swearingin served as a loyal member
of the Coppell Police Department from March 1, 1972, to December 12,
1972, and
WHEREAS, he went beyond the normal call of duty in order to '
protect and serve his community, and
WHEREAS, he did provide leadership, understanding, compassion,
and genuine concern for the citizens of Coppell, and
WHEREAS, he had gained the respect and friendship of all the
citizens of Coppell young and old, and
WHEREAS, he died in the performance of his duty as patrolman
of the Police Department of the City of Coppell,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Coppell, on behalf of all the citizens of Coppell, do express
a sincere appreciation of Don's faithful service and also express
sympathy to the Swearingin family-. upon his death.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1972.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor Hazel R. Beal, Councilwoman
Bob E. Hefner, Mayor Pro Tem William C. Harris, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman Donald J. Carter, Councilman