CM 1973-06-26STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on June Z6, 1973
in the fire station meeting room.
The following members were present: Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hernet, Mayor Pro Tern
Don Carter, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Councilmen Sam Tiner and Bill Harris were not present. Also present were
City Administrator George Campbell and City Secretary Dorothy Tirnmons.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Council-
woman Beal led in a moment of silent prayer followed by the Lord' s Prayer.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernor moved that the reading of the minutes be waived;
Councilman Cartot seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval. Mayer Pro Tern Hernor then moved that the minutes be approved;
Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
Mrs. Andy Grant, representing the Citizen's Advisory Committee, was present
to report on the activities of this committee. There are several road improvement
projects and new roads that are being studied for Councilwoman Beal to take to
Dallas County to be included in next year's bond program.
Under old business, the fire station addition was discussed. After comparing
the different additions presented, COuncilman Carter moved that bids be accepted
for the addition of a 16' x 30' bay on the north side of the existing building to
house the new fire truck with confirmation that theee will be over a foot of spaze
room in front of the truck, and to include a 12' door; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The method to be used in computing the pro-rata to be charged on the General
Telephone sewer line was discussed next. Councilman Carter moved that if it
is legal and profitable to the City the pro-rata of $12,000 to be paid by Ben
Pinnell properties would become due and payable in cash at 8%0 interest when
any part of the property changes hands or when a building permit is issued;
Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the route for the Bethel-Belt-
lina extension through Dallas Power & Light property needed Council approval.
Councilman Carter moved that this route be approved; Mayor Pro Tern Hernet
seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Council-
man Carter then moved that alternate #4 indicating the right-of-way along the
existing Bethel Road be used when the road is widened, Mayor Pro Tern Hernet
seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. A map
showing the four alternates is attached as a permanent part of these minutes.
A correction of the minutes of May 8, 1973, is needed concerning the General
Telephone sewer line. The minutes should read that General Telephone Co.
will pay 75% of the total project cost rather than construction cost.
Councilman Carter moved that this correction be made; Mayor Pro Tern Hernet
seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Carter moved that the bills be approved for payment with the
exception of the engineering bill from Rady on the General Telephone sewer
line; Mayor Pro Tern Hefner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor
showing his approval. The engineering bill will be held for approval by the
telephone company also.
The meeting was then closed for an executive session.
Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
Attest:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
AFFECTED BUILDINGS*
Future Bethel Road Widening
City of Coppell, Texas
Residential Commercial Other Total
ALTERNATE 1
Standard 10 6 1 17
Substandard 7 0 0 7
TOTAL T~ ~ T 24
ALTERNATE 2
Standard 11 4 1 16
Substandard 2 0 0 2
TOTAL
ALTERNATE 3
Standard 10 2 1 13
Substandard 8 0 0 8
TOTAL 18 ~ T ~
ALTERNATE 4
Standard 5 5 1 11
Substandard 3 0 0 3
TOTAL ~ ~ T ~
* Affected Buildings include all structures which must necessarily be moved by the proposed widening,
plus all structures within 20' of the proposed right-of-way. .
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