CM 1974-02-26The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on February 26,
1974, in the First Bank of Coppell meeting room.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Bob Hefner, Mayor Pro Tem
Don Carter, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Sam Tiner, Councilman _,~
Also present were City Attorney Larry Jackson, City Engineer Hank Hensley, ~
City Administrator George Campbell, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons, and
Planning and Zoning members Bill Harrison, Harold Steadman, and Frank
W ilkin s.
The meeting was called to order and the audience asked to stand while Council-
man Carter gave the invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Council-
man Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Tiner abstaining
and the mayor showing his approval. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that all
minutes submitted be approved; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried
4-0-1 with Councilman Tiner abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
An amendment to the zoning ordinance granting a specific use permit to the
First Bank of Coppell was considered. Councilman Harris moved that this
amendment, #1Zg-A-1 be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilwoman Beal was out
of the room while the vote was being taken.
Consideration of zoning fees was discussed next. Councilman Carter moved that
$100 plus advertising cost be charged for zoning application fees; Mayor Pro Tem "~
Hefner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The city administrator will decide how the money will be paid.
Councilman Carter moved that the Council adopt the Comprehensive Master Plan;
Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the consideration for use of paper ballots be
deleted from the agenda; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 5-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
The Council considered a resolution authorizing signatures at the First Bank of
Coppell. Councilman Carter moved that the mayor, the mayor pro tem, and the
city administrator be authorized to sign; Councilman Harris seconded and motion
carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
On the two-way stacked yellow flasher on Beltline Road, Councilman Carter
moved that this item be tabled until next meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Harris
was out of the room while the vote was being taken.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the county has said that the
speed limit on Beltline Road at the signal -would have to be reduced to 20mph
before the strips could be installed. After discussion on this subject, Mayor
Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
Approval of the bills was the next item considered. City Engineer Hank Hensley
discussed the contractor's third monthly estimate with the Council. Coucilman
Carter moved that the City get an estimate from the city engineers and using the
reasonable doubt clause, that enough money be withheld to pay for what needs to
be done; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
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Councilman Carter then moved that all bills be approved for paymnet except #30
which is the contractor's estimate; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion
carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilwoman Beal stated that she had been in touch with Mr. Joe Rich about
the county fixing Bethel Road from Denton Tap to Harris Road, and was told by
Mr. Harold Mrogan that at one time the county had agreed to fix this road. They
had obtained an agreement from everyone for right-of-way except from Dr. Vale.
His property has now changed hands and the new owner has agreed to give the
right-of,way t'o widen the road. If the City agrees to have the County fix this road,
it could mean a savings in money to be paid to the contractor on the telephone
sewer line. No action was taken at this time.
The Council then heard a short presentation on a preliminary plat for a sub-
division in Coppell. Bill Harrison, secretary for the Planning and Zoning Board,
stated that they have accepted the preliminary plans.
Next, a joint hearing of the Council and the Planning and Zoning Boa rd was held
on an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Scott asked
for any persons wishing to speak in favor of the amendment. There were none.
He then asked for any persons wishing to speak against the amendment, Again,
there were none. The public hearing was closed and the Planning and Zoning
Board convened for deliberation.
Under old business, the final payment for the furniture in City Hall was discussed.
Councilman Carter moved that the furniture be paid for rather than to continue
leasing it; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval. This item will appear on the list of bills at the next Council
meeting.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the Soil Conservation Service has
agreed to review plans for developers at this time since the number received will
be small in number
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the brick wall for the new fire
station addition was laid the previous Saturday. He also stated that there has
been another delay in the delivery date of the fire truck.
On the Highland Oaks development, City Administrator George Campbell stated
that they had indicated that they wanted an 8" line put in; however, the final closing
has not been made on this property. If it is bought, they would be willing to provide
whatever would be needed.
The materials for the by-pass at the mete ring station will be delivered the first
week in March, according to the city administrator.
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner stated that City Administrator George Campbell, Chief of
Police Tom Griffin, and City Attorney Larry Jackson should be commended for
the work they had done in shutting down the mobile massage parlor.
Councilwoman Beal stated that the groups that had cleaned up Ruby Road needed
to be commended and recognized. It was decided by the Council that this would
be done.
The Planning and Zoning Board was then ready for their recommendation on the
amending to the zoning ordinance. Bill Harrison, secretary, stated that their
recommendation was that the amendment be accepted. Councilman Harris then
moved that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be approved;
Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his
approval. This amendment will be numbered 17.9-A-2.
There was no new business at this time.
Mayor Scott then stated that the Council would go into executive session under
Article 6252-17, Section Z (c) discussion with city attorney.
Following the executive session, the meeting was opened to the public.
Mr. Paul Phy, representing the proposed Municipal Utility District, discussed
with the Council several items concerning the meeting to be held in Austin.
He stated that they would like for the Council to recommend the names of five
persons to serve as temporary board members until an election could be held.
The qualifications for these members are that they have to be a land owner
within the district or a registered voter living within the district. It was decided
that any names that might be submitted would be given to Councilman Carter
since he is the liason for this group, and that this item would be put on the
agenda for the next Council meeting.
Mayor Scott stated that the Council would go back into executive session under
Article 652-17, LSection 2(c)~.discussion with city attorney.
Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary,