CM 1973-08-28 STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council oi the City of Coppell met in regular session on August 28, 1973,
in the fire station meeting room.
The following members were present:
~.~ Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tern
~ Don Carter, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Also present were City Adninistrator George Campbell, City Secretary Dorothy
Timmons, and Planning and Zoning members Frank Wilkins, Harold Steadman,
David Phillips, Bill Harrison, and Dr. Charles Austin.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Councilman
Carter gave the invocation.
Councilman Carter moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Mayor Pro
Tern Hefner seconded and rOotion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The correction was noted that the street light request that was withdrawn was the -
light on Councilwoman Beal's street rather than at her house. Councilman Carter
moved that the minutes be approved as corrected; Councilman Tiner seconded
and motion carried 3-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Hernet abstaining and the mayor
showing his" approval.
The meeting was then closed for an executive session. Councilman Harris arrived
during the executive session. Following thi6 session, the meeting was declared
open for the regular session.
A public hearing on the zoning request of Good Financial Corporation was the next
item on the agenda., Mike Grain of Good financial Corporation made a presentation
concerning the zoning change. Mayor Scott then asked for any person who wished
to speak in favor of the change. There were no comments. Mayor Scott asked for
those persons who wished to speak against the zoning change. Mr. Luther Miller
asked how soon development would start on the project and was answered that
probably a minimum of 10 years. Mr. Andy Grant stated that he did not want the
zoning changed on his land and since his land was adjacent to the Good property,
he didn't want their zoning changed if it would affect his land. Mr. Dick Thomas
questioned the price on the school sites and was answered that the City would have
a 10 year option at the current assessed prices. Mr. G.O. Woodroof questioned
what would be done about building in the flood plain area. It was stated that where
structures would be built would be filled in to one foot above the standard flood plain.
Mr. Charles Willjams asked how much commercial and multi-family would be included
in this project since in the proposed master plan there is already quite a bit around
the subdivision they live in. It was stated that commercial and multi-family zoning
would be on all sides of this subdivision. Mayor Pro Team Hefner moved that a five
minute recess be taken; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with
the mayor showing his approval. Following the recess, the public hearing was
~ closed and the zoning change was considered by Council. Mayor Pro Tern Hernet
~ ' moved that the zoning change and land use be approved as submitted and as
L__j recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Tiner seconded
and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The ordinance
approving this change will be ordinance #119.
The rate inorease requested by General Telephone Company was considered next.
After considerable discussion on this subject, Mayor Pro Tern Herher moved that
a 5.5% increase on the existing base prices be given; Councilman Harris seconded
and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Garter abstaining and the mayor abstaining
from approval or disapproval. This offer was declined by the telephone company
The next item to be considered was a joint hearing of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council to approve a site plan for the First Bank of Coppell.
Mr. Dick Thomas, president of the bank, presented the plan and stated that the
plan would be moved to the west side of the two acres to take care of the traffic
problem on Beltline Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission convened and a
motion was made by Harold Steadman to approve the site plan; Frank Wilkins
seconded and motion carried 5-0. Councilman Carter then moved that the site plan
be approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; Council-
woman Beal seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The telephone company sewer line pro-rata ordinance was listed next on the agenda. --~
After review of this ordinance, Councilman Carter moved that this ordinance,
numbered 118, be approved; Mayor Pro Tern Hernet seconded and motion carried
5,0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The Citizen' s Advisory Committee did not have any comments for this meeting;
however, they are working on several items and will have a representative at the
next Council meeting.
The water line to serve Carter Addition was considered next. If the City wishes
to build the 8" line, the additional cost would be approximately $Z0,000. It was
decided that the city administrator would check to see if any of the land owners along
Moore Road would be interested in participating in this water line in order to build
the larger line. Councilman Harris moved that the line be approved with bids being
.taken on both the 4" and 8" line; Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried
4-0-1 with Councilman Carter abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernet moved that since Mrs. Jackie Woolery was not present at
the meeting, that this item be tabled; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried
5-0 'with the mayor showing his approval.
The agreement with the Baptist Foundation was presented next. The terms would
be $1.00 per year beginning October 1, 1973 to September 30, 1978. Mayor Pro
Tern Herher moved that this agreement be approved; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Pro Tern Hefner moved that with the stipulation that the City Hall stay
open, that everyone would have one extra day at Christmas; Councilman Carter
seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
On the group insurance for City employees, it was decided that the additional
coverage for doctor fees would be included.
Mr. G.O. Woodroof was present to request that he be allowed to move a house '
onto his property on DeForest Road. Since this was not listed on the agenda, it
will be placed on the next regular meeting to be considered at that time.
It was noted that the lock on the safe has been giving some problems.
On the new zoning map, the specific use permits will not be included.
Councilman Harris moved that the bills be approved for payment Councilman
Carter seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Tiner moved that a 25¢ increase be given to J.R. Harem, serviceman
in the water department; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary