CM 1973-02-28STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on February Z8,
1973, in the fire station meeting room.
The following members were present: Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tern
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Don Garter, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Also present were City Administrator George Campbell, City Attorney Larry
Jackson, City Engineers Hank Hensley and Derrell Johnson, City Financial
Advisor Jerry Pierce, and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Council-
man Tiner gave the invocation.
Mayor Pro Tern Herher moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; motion
died for lack of a second. After the reading of the minutes, Mayor Pro Tem
Hernet moved that the minutes be approved as corrected; Councilwoman Beal
seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The first item to be considered was a report from the City Engineers and
financial advisor concerning the financing of the proposed sewer trunk line.
City Financial Advisor Jerry Pierce stated that certificates of obligations
could be issued to finance the project and be paid from ad valorurn taxes.
After discussion on this subject, Mayor Pro Tern Hefner moved that Council-
man Carter be appointed to contact the developers to work out the pro-rata
cost per acre to put in this sewer trunk line; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 4'-0-1 with Councilman Carter abstaining and the mayor
showing his approval.
The sewer line for the General Telephone Company building was discussed
as the next item. City Engineer Derrell Johnson stated that he has submitted
the field information to the attorney for his consideration. As things stand
now, the survey is ready to go with whatever action the Council might want to
take. Mayor Pro Tern Herher moved that the City proceed with condemnation
and get the survey; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0-1 with
Councilman Harris abstaining. Councilman Carter was absent from the room.
Councilman Harris had to leave the meeting at this time.
The General Telephone rate increase was the next item to be considered.
Marcus Pritchett presented the telephone company's request for the rate increase
and stated the reasons why General Telephone Company felt the rate increase was
justified. After discussion on this subject, Councilman Carter moved that this
item be tabled with the understanding that serious consideration would be given
to preparing a resolution stating that we would go along with what the other
cities involved decided; Mayor Pro Tern Hefner seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
A request from the Coppell Historical Corporation to file for a joint hearing
on their zoning application was presented next. Councilman Carter moved that
the hearing be set for Tuesday, March Z0, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. , in the elementary
school cafeteria; Mayor Pro Tern Hefner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval.
An ordinance prohibiting the use of firearms within ttm City limits was the
next item on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Hefner moved that this ordinance
be adopted as submitted; Councilman Tiner seconded; motion was Z-Z with
Councilman Carter and Councilwoman Beal against.
The mayor opposed which defeated the motion. Discussion was then open to
changes needed for the ordinance. Councilman Carter moved that the chief of
police be given full authority to issue the permits and enforce the ordinance
for the firing of firearms within the City limits; Mayor Pro Tern Hefner seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The amendment to the mobile home ordinance was next on the agenda. City
Attorney Larry Jackson stated that this amendment needed to be an addition
to the house moving ordinance rather than the mobile home ordinance. It was
decided that any building that can be carried within the confines of the bed of
a truck would not require a permit.
A mutual aid contract with Carrollton for ambulance service was discussed
next. In a contract of this type, the cities would receive'the bill for the
ambulancd run made by the contracting city and it would then be the responsibility
of the city receiving the bill to collect for the Charges from the patient. Council-
man Carter moved that an agreement of this type be entered into with Carrollton
with $30 being the charge made for the run~ Mayor Pro Tern Hefner seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
A resolution with Dallas regarding rural fire protection was presented next.
Councilman Carter moved that this resolution be adopted; Mayor Pro Tern
Hefner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Pro Tern Hefner moved that the ambulance attendants uniforms be
bought from the general fund; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The appointment of election officials was next on the agenda. It was stated
that Reverend C.A. McBride had agreed to serve as election judge, Mrs.
Bobby Ottinger has agreed to serve as alternate judge, and Mrs. Barbara
Austin will serve as clerk. Councilman Carter moved that these three people
be officially notified to serve as election officers; Council~;oman Beal seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The rate of pay
for each of them will be $2.00 per hour.
Councilman Carter moved that the developer pay the $70 tap fee per house
when any property is developed; Mayor Pro Tern Hefner seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Radio equipment for the police department was discussed next. It was decided
that a VHF frequency would be applied for ah~t the equipment would not be
purchased until it was approved and the police department had the manpower
to operate the radio Z4 hours a day.
Mr. Vanbebber, water superintendent, requested that the truck that his helper
uses be allowed to fill up with gas from the city's gas supply. This request
was granted.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that he would like to publish a
newsletter about things that are taking place in the City. Councilman Carter
moved that this be done once a month; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The approval of the bills was the next item discussed. Councilman Carter moved
that the bills be approved as presented; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion
carried 4-0. Mayor Pro Tern Hefner moved that the additional bills also be
approved for payment; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval. ~-.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary