CM 1974-04-09 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on April 9,
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
Sam Tiner, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Also present were City Administrator George Campbell and City Secretary
Dorothy Tirnmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Tiner gave the invocation.
Councilman Harris moved that the reading of the minutes we waived; Councilman
Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the minutes be approved; Councilman Carter
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Approval of the bills was the first item to be discussed. Councilman Carter
moved that the bills be approved for payment with the check for Finley Heating
and Sheet Metal being held until Water Superintendent A. P. Vanbebber is
satisfied with the work; Mayor Pro Tem Hefner seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Consideration of hiring an employee to fill the vacancy in the water department
was next on the agenda. After discussion on this subject, Councilman Harris
moved that Mr. William J. Davis be hired effective April 15, 1974, at a salary
of $550 per month contingent on his passing his physical; Mayor Pro Tem
Hefner seconded and motion carried 4~0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Under Old Business, Councilman Carter stated that a meeting has been scheduled
for Monday, April 22, at the First Bank of Coppell, for all directors of the MUD
and any interested persons wishing to attend. Councilman Carter also stated
that Mr. W.W. Sommerville will be unable to serve on the board of directors,
and that Mrs. June Freeman has accepted and will serve on this board.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that he has been requested to get the
Council's opinion on the possibility of changing the levee system at the south-
"~easterly corner of the city limits. He stated that the people who own the land
adjacent to our City limits in Carrollton want the levee system moved to the west.
Councilwoman Beal arrived during this discussion. It was decided that if both
property owners agree to the levee being moved, the City will go along with it,
but that the City should not get in volved with requesting that the levees be moved.
Under new business, City Administrator brought up the discussion for a sewer tie-
on to Dr. Vale's house. After consideration on this matter, it was the Council's
decision that the sewer tie-on would be made to the house with the tap fee being
waived; but that no pro-rata would be credited for any portion of the property.
When any part of the pro-rata is paid, the pro-rata on the whole twenty acres
will be due.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the individuals who are considering
establishing a car race track at the south east city limits have indicated that
they would like to have the Council' s feelings on the possibility of getting a zoning
change for this track. It was the consensus of the Council that they would not be
in favor of the change.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
CITY OF COPPELL
CANVASS OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS
OF AN ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS
APRIL 6, 1974
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT on this the 9th day of April,
1974, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Coppell,
Texas, a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order
and the following business was transacted.
Upon motion of Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hefner and seconded by Councilman Bill Harris
it was unanimously ordered that the City Council consider the
official returns of an election held in the City on the above
mentioned date, for the election of City Officers.
WHEREUPON said official returns were opened, examined,
canvassed and the results declared as follows:
CANVASS OF 'RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS
WHEREAS, heretofore, the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas, called an election to be held in the City on
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April 6, 1974, for the purpose of electing three City Councilmen
for two year terms; and
WHEREAS, immediately after said election the
Presiding Judge and other officials holding said election made
their returns of the results thereof to the City Council as
follows, and said returns being made according to law, and duly
authenticated, and it being shown that written notice of said
election was posted for the time and in the manner provided by
law and all other proceedings pertaining to said election
having been shown to have been done and performed at and within
the time and in the manner provided by law, and all papers per-
taining thereto having been returned and filed with the City
Council and no protest or objection being made to or regarding
any matter pertaining to said election:
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the City Council
of the City of Coppell, Texas, after examining said returns
and opening and canvassing the votes of said election, that
the results of said election are as follows:
That the following number of votes were cast for
the following named candidates for the office of City Councilman
for a two year term, to wit:
NAME ' NUMBER 'OF VOTES
Don Carter 155
Tommie Jane Laughlin 58
Walter G. Pettijohn 50
Frank Wilkins 117
Andrew G. Grant 97
James H. Henderson 71
Samuel L. Tiner 140
Cullen Jack Hayes 96
It appearing that Don Carter,
Samuel L. Tiner and Frank Wilkins
received the largest number of votes for the office of City
Councilman, for a two year term, and they are hereby declared to
be elected to said office to serve after qualifying for the term
commencing April 1974.
IT IS, FURTHER , ORDERED that this canvass and
declaration of results of said election be entered in the
minutes of the City Council and that said officers, after they
have qualified and taken their oaths, shall serve during the
term commencing April 1974, and thereafter until their successors
are duly elected and qualified.
That this Resolution declaring the results of the
election called for April 6, 1974, shall become effective
immediately after its passage.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas, this the 9th day of April 1974.
Hulen A. Scott
MAYOR
ATTEST: ,
Dorothy Timmons
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Lawrence W. Jackson
ATTORNEY
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
CITY OF COPPELL
I, Donald J. Carter, do solemnly swear
(or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the duties of the
office of Councilman of the City of Coppell, Texas, and
will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and of this
State; and I do furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to
pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute, any money, or
valuable thing, or promised a public office or employment, as
a reward for the giving or witholding of a vote at the election
at which I was elected. I further solemnly swear that I will
not be directly or indirectly interested in any contract with
or claim against the City of Coppell, Texas, in which I reside,
except such warrants as may be issued to me as fees of office.
SO HELP ME GOD.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFOFE ME by the said
Donald J. Carter this the 9th day or
April , 1974 to certify which WITNESS MY
HAND AN SEAL OF OFFICE.
Dorothy Timmons
NOTARY PUBLIC, Dallas, County, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
CITY OF COPPELL
I, Samuel L. Tiner, do solemnly swear
(or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the duties of the
office of Councilman of the City of Coppell, Texas, and
will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and of this
State; and I do furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to
pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute, any money, or
valuable thing, or promised a public office or employment, as
· ,~ a reward for the giving or witholding of a vote at the election
at which I was elected. I further solemnly swear that I will
not be directly or indirectly interested in any contract with
or claim against the City of Coppell, Texas, in which I reside,
except such warrants as may be issued to me as fees of office.
SO HELP ME GOD.
Samuel L. Tiner
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME by the said
Samuel L. Tiner, this the 9th day of
April, 1974, to certify which WITNESS MY
HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE.
Dorothy Timmons
NOTARY PUBLIC, Dallas, County, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
CITY OF COPPELL
I, Frank Wilkins, do solemnly swear
(or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the duties of the
office of Councilman of the City of Coppell, Texas, and
will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and of this
State; and I do furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to
pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute, any money, or
valuable thing, or promised a public office or employment, as
a reward for the giving or witholding of a vote at the election
at which I was elected. I further solemnly swear that I will
not be directly or indirectly interested in any contract with
or claim against the City of Coppell, Texas, in which I reside,
except such warrants as may be issued to me as fees of office.
SO HELP ME GOD.
Franklin Wilkins
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME by the said
Frank Wilkins , this the 9th day of
April , 1974, to certify which WITNESS MY
HAND AN SEAL OF OFFICE.
Dorothy Timmons
NOTARY PUBLIC, Dallas, County, Texas
The next item to be considered was the canvass of the returns of the City election
held on Saturday, April 6, 1974. Mayor Pro Tem Hefner moved that the officials
returns be considered; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0
with the mayor showing his approval. Following the canvass of the returns, the
following Council members were sworn in with the official oaths of office: Don
Carter, Sam Tiner, and Frank Wilkins. A copy of the canvass of the returns and
the oaths of office are attached as a permanent part of these minutes. It was also
noted that the measure to adopt a one cent sales tax was defeated.
Mayor Scott then stated that there were two items to consider under an amended
agenda. The first of these was the appointment of a mayor pro tem. Councilman
Harris moved that Sam Tiner be appointed for this position; Councilman Carter
seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilmen Carter, Harris, Beal, and
Wilkins voting for the motion, Councilman Tiner abstaining and the mayor showing
his approval.
The next item to be considered under the amended agenda was a resolution
authorizing signatures at the First Bank of Coppell. Councilman Carter moved
that a resolution be passed authorizing the name of Sam Tiner to sign checks
along with the names of Mayor Hulen Scott and City Administrator George
Campbell; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorolthy Timmons, City Secretary