CM 1973-10-09STATE OF TEXAS
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The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on October 9,
1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the fire station meeting room.
The foil owing members were present: Hulen Scott, Mayor
Don Carter, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Mayor Pro Tern Bob Hefner, and Councilman Bill Harris were not present. Also
present were City Attorney Larry Jackson, 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.
Councilman Cartot moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Councilman
Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Tiner then moved that the minutes be approved; Councilman Carter
seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mr. Sherrill James and Mr. Hester were present from H & J Garbage Disposal
to present their proposal for continuing the present contract with the City. Mr.
James stated that they would empty the City litter barrels to be placed in the City
at no extra charge, and that their landfill is open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. ,
Monday through Friday for use by the public.
Mr. Buck Hubbard and Mr. Leland ~Voolf were present from Estes Service Company
to present their proposal for pick-up services for the City. Their charges would
be ~3.00 per month for twice a week pick-up. Also, their company perfers to
stay away from litter barrel pick-up.
After the two presentations on this subject and discussion by the Council,
Councilman Carter moved that the City Administrator notify H & J Garbage
Disposal that their contract would be renewed with a 30 day cancellation clause
in it; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
hk~-approval.
Mr. Ted Rickenbacker from the Carrollton Chronicle was present to discuss the
possibility of the City designating this paper as the official City paper. Charges
for legal advertising would be $. 23 per line. Councilman Tiner moved that the
Carrollton Chronicle be designated as the official City newspaper; Councilwoman
Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
There was no report from the Citizen's Advisory Committee.
An ordinance approving the General Telephone rate increase was discussed next.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that' the metro numbers would not
have an increase, that the business charges would be the same as the ones adopted
by Irving, and that by next year the telephone company would come back with
another proposed rate increase but without a tier system. The extended metro
numbers will have the rate increase previously proposed. Councilman Cartot
moved that this ordinance #1ZZ be adopted; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion
carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
After a discussion on several complaints received regarding fire ants within the
City, Councilman Carfor moved that the City ask for assistance from the
Agriculture Department in controlling this problem; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
On the subject of the fire station bids, Councilman Carter moved that this subject
be tabled and that an advertisement be placed for a water and sewer maintenance
man and building official to serve in both capacities; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The proposed water line on Moore Road was discussed next. It was stated that an
8" plastic line could be put in for approximately $13,000 with the pipe that would
be used being class 160 which exceeds what is called for in our City codes.
This cost would not include any fire hydrants along Moore Road. The cost for
a fire hydrant is approximately $500 and about five or six would be needed.
It was decided City Attorney Larry Jackson would check into this matter before
any decision is made.
On pro-rata payments being made is installments, it was the decision of the
Council that if the line is presently installed, the pro-rata :can_ be paid out.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that their are a number of mobile
homes within the City that do not have the permits required by the mobile home
ordinance. The charge for the permit is $25 per year and is not tranferable.
At the time the present ordinance was passed, the existing mobile homes not
in parks had a period of 30 days to get a permit without paying the required fee
and to not have to come before the Council for approval for the permit. It was
decided that a survey would be made of mobile homes that are not in mobile
home parks and that a new ordinance would be prepared.
Councilman Carter moved that the discussion on Rady and Associates contract
be tabled; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Several items were discussed under old business.
City Attorney Larry Jackson stated that a health officer for the City should
be a practicing physician living within the City that is available for appointments.
The contract with Texas Appraisal Service is in the process of being drawn up
and will most likely be available at the next Council meeting.
The hearing on the master plan has been tentatively set for November 13, which
is the first regular Council meeting in November. Councilman Carter moved
that the zoning map be changed to reflect on single family zoning that nothing be
less than SF -1Z; Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with
the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Carter then moved that the City
Attorney contact the Good Financial Corporation and get their approval on the
single family zoning changes that would be within their planned development
area; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval. Councilman Carter also moved that north of Shady Dale acres
the commercial zoning be changed to 2F-1 and that the ZF-1 west of Shady Dale
acres be removed and that area be designated as SF-12 and that the Dallas-
Denton County line be shown to the north in its proper location; Councilwoman
Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The police reserve program was discussed next. The reserve will consist~ of
not more than six persons who will be interviewed by the chief of police, the
mayor, and the city administrator. The Council will have the authority to
decide when and if any firearms are worn. The persons who have expressed a
desire to he,cerne a part of the reserves are Jack Hayes, Richard Lee, Randy
Corbin, and Troy Glidewell. Council expressed their opinion that since Richard
Lee and Raridy Corbin both have a big responsibility in the fire department at
this time, that their names not be included until the City had a chance to find
other persons that would be eligible.
Councilman Carter moved that Jack Hayes and Troy Glidewell be sent to the police
reserve training school at this time; Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion
carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
City Financial Consultant Jerry Pierce has advised the City that all the cities
have approved the TRA sewer line.
The valve turning ceremony for the Dallas Water line has been set for Friday,
October 19, 1973, at 10 a. m.
COG will have a general assembly on Thursday, October 18.
On the Beltline portion of the Bethel-Beltline extension that DP & L wants to
have abandoned, it was the decision of the Council that the County should
condemn the land if necessary and pay for it.
Councilman Carter moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman
Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary