CM 1973-03-20STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special called session on March 7.0,
1973, in the elementary school cafeteria.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Mayor Pro Tern Bob Hernet was out of town. Also present were City Administrator
George Campbell and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Councilman
Tiner gave the invocation.
The first item to be considered was a joint hearing by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Council for a requested zoning change by the Coppell Historical
Corporation. Mr. Michael Jenkins and Mr. Roy Day presented a slide presentation
on the proposed project which will consist of a planned development area and
commercial zoning around the outside areas of the project. After the presentation
Mayor Scott called for any other persons present who wished to speak in favor
of the change in zoning. County Commissioner John Whittington stated that he
would like to make a statement when both sides had been heard. Those wishing
to speak in favor of the project were: Mr. Tom Brennan, Mr. Bill Thompson,
Mr. Bill Cozby, Mr. Ervin Beal, Mr. Jerry Nisbitt, and Mr. Albert Hodges.
All these persons ~dated that they thought this would be good for Coppell and they
were glad to see something of this nature come here. They mayor then asked for
any persons wishing to speak against the zoning change. Those against the change
were: Mr. Paul Waller who was against commercial zoning adjacent to residential
property, Mrs. Vivian Checkley who was agaisnt the noise factor that would affect
Bullock and Howell Streets, and Mr. Glenn White who was opposed because of the
way he felt it would effect the surrounding area. County Commissioner John
Whittington then stated that the County was vitally interested in the road development
in this part of the County. The main east-west road that is proposed as the extension
of Beltline-Bethel is the primary concern at this time. Some thought needs to be
given to providing for the dedication of the right-pf-way that will be needed along
this extension. Mr. Wayne Claycomb, president of the Coppell Historical Corp.
stated that they are prepared to dedicate that portion needed for the right-of-way
that runs through their land.
After hearing all persons who wished to speak concerning the zoning change, the
mayor declared the public session closed and recessed the Council while the
Planning and Zoning Commission convened.
After the Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned, the mayor declared the
Council meeting back in session and asked for the Commission's recommendation.
Mr. A.T. Jenkins, co-chairman, stated that their recommendation was to
approved the zoning change.
Councilman Carter moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation
be accepted with the understanding that the right-of-way alon~ Bethel Road will
be dedicated; Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
The minutes of the peevious meeting were then read. Councilman Harris moved
that they be approved; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0-1
with Councilman Carter abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Consideration was then given to the application of police patrolman. After
discussion on this matter, Councilman Carter moved that this position be
advertised in the Dallas paper so that applications may be accepted; Council-
man Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that there was some problems concerning
the separation of the police and fire phones. It was decided that this would be
checked into to see what can be done to solve these problems.
Mr. Campbell also stated that the County has proposed the idea of a county health
department. They would like a letter from the City saying we would approves'this
project. Councilman Harris moved that a letter be sent stating we would approve
this as long as it doesn't cost the City any more than it is presently costing us;
Councilman Carter 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