CM 1974-01-22 1¸5
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on January 22, 1974,
in the fire station meeting room.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tem
Don Carter, Councilman
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Also present were City Attorney Larry Jackson, City Auditor John Mayberry, City
Administrator George Campbell, and City Secretary Dorothy Timrnons.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Councilman
Tiner gave the invocation.
Councilman Carter moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Councilman
Tiner seconded axid motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Tiner moved that the minutes be approved; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mr. John R. Mayberry was present to answer any questions the Council might have
on the 1972-73 audit prepared by him. He stated that the two bond issues have been
cleared up and that it was the first bond on each issue that had not be sold. Council-
man Carter moved that the audit be accepted; Councilman Harris seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner
arrived at this time.
Mrs. Barbara Austin was present to discuss the City signs and logo with the Council.
She stated that they had put the 'two drawings together that the Council had previously
indicated that they liked. There will probably be six signs made to be put at different
locations within the City. All materials other than the part with the City's name on it
will be donated. The City logo uses the loops of the new airport and spells out the
City's name. Councilman Carter moved that the logo be adopted as the official City
logo; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
Councilman Carter moved that Mr. Henry Tate be asked to accept the position of
chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee to replace Mrs. Austin who resigned
at the previous meeting; Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with
the mayor showing his approval.
It was suggested that the city administrator send a letter to General Telephone Company
stating that the City has adopted an official sign and recommend that they might consider
it for any sign usage they would have.
Next, a petition was presented to Council requesting a meeting plaice in Coppell and
temporary usage of the previous one located at the Heartz Road pump station.
After considerable discussion on this place and the possibility of the new park location
to be used when it is ready, Councilman Harris moved that the Heartz Road location
be used for thirty days with a 1:00 a.m. curfew to see how it would work out;
Councilman Tiner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Carter moved that a resolution be passed updating the homestead exemption
for persons over 65; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
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Councilman Harris moved that Sam Tiner and Paul Nolen be appointed to the Joint
Airport Zoning board; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with
Councilman Tiner abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the water line from the entrance of the Golden
Triangle to Oak Grove Street be approved to help the water pressure problem on
that street with the limit being $1,250 rather than $1,100 to compensate for price
increases; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Councilman Carter moved that the rate increase request from Texas Power and
Light be adopted as ordinance number 131; Councilman Harris seconded and motion
carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Under other old business, Mayor Pro Tem Hefner stated that he had received
several questions concerning the job status of the building official, Paul Nolen.
He also said it was his understanding that Mr. Nolen was to finish the fire station
addition first and then learn the water system. Some of the Council stated that
this was not their understanding. No action was taken.
Reverend Bert Jarvis asked to be recognized from the audience and stated that he
is going to meet with the kids that presented the petition and he wanted to clarify
that it is his understanding that the Council will support them, and that he will go
with them to meet with the school board.
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman
Tiner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Scott stated that the Council will meet in executive session as provided for
in Article 62.52-17, Section Z(c) discussion concerning legal matter with attorney,
and (g) discussion concerning employment of City employees.
The meeting was then opened back into public session. Councilman Carter moved
that J.R. Hamm be kept for another 60 days with a maximum of twenty hours per
week; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
The Council then went back into executive fiession under Article 62.52.-17, Section 2
(g) discussion concerning employment of City employees.
After the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
D o r othy Timmons, City Secreta r y