CM 1974-06-25 4I
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on June 25, 1974,
in the First Bank of Coppell meeting room.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Sam Tiner, Mayor Pro Tem
Frank Wilkins, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Also present were City Attorney Larry Jackson, City Administrator George
Campbell, and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Carter gave the invocation.
Councilman Carter moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Mayor Pro
Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The correction was made that the park equipment to be purchased initially would
be $1,400 rather than $1 600. Councilman Wilkins moved that the minutes be
approved as corrected; Mayor PrO Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0-1
with Councilman Harris abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
There was not a report from the Citizen's Advisory Committee at this time.
Following a discussion on tee library board, Councilman Carter moved that Ordinance
No. 135 be passed establishing a library board and appointing members to that board~
Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
On the ordinance concerning speed limits for emergency vehicles, Councilman
Harris moved that it be passed as ordinance #136; Councilman Carter seconded
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Carter moved that an amendment to Ordinance No. 127 be passed
raising the monthly charges to be paid to H & J Garbage Disposal; Councilman
Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Next to be considered was an ordinance reducing the speed limits on certain
residential streets in Coppell. Following discussion on this item, Councilman
Wilkins moved that this item be tabled until the next Council meeting in order for
all the signatures to be submitted; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Also discussed with the speed limit ordinance was putting up asphalt barriers on
Carter Drive and Christi Lane at the owners expense. Councilman Harris moved
that this be approved; Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion carried 3-0-1 with
Councilman Carter abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Following a report from the city administrator on the ambulance fees, Councilman
Wilkins moved that the fees be left as they are; Councilman Harris seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Authorization for the advertising of bids to purchase a sewer cleaning machine was
discussed next. Councilman Wilkins moved that bids be advertised for the purchase
of a sewer cleaning machine; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
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Approval of the bills was the next item to be considered. City Administrator George
Campbell stated that the TRA bill would be $1,803.60 rather than $4, 144.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner then moved that the bills be approved for payment as
corrected; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Councilman Carter had to leave at this time.
The meeting was then closed for an executive session as provided for under
Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was opened to the public.
Councilman Harris then moved that a 10% merit raise be given effective June
1, 1974, to all city employees; Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion carried
3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Under new business, there were several items considered that were not listed.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the loan for the new fire truck has
been set up at the bank at 10% interest.
The Council was advised that the name of the telephone building has been changed to
Coppell South exchange and that Coppell will have its own listing in the directory.
The Council was also advised that one of the c. d. 's at the Lewisville bank had
matured and had been transferred to the Coppell bank, and as a result of this
transfer a decision needed to be made as to who would endorse the c.d. if and
when it was cashed. Councilman Wilkins moved that the mayor and the mayer
pro tern be required to endorse the c.d.; Councilman Harris seconded and motion
carried 3-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tiner abstaining and the mayor abstaining
from showing approval or disapproval. ,..,
Councilwoman Beal arrived at this time.
Council authorization was needed to install five guard lights at the site of the new
park. Following a discussion on this matter, Councilman Harris moved that the
five guard lights be approved and one street light be approved for the library;
Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
The next item on the agenda was consideration of a resolution establishing a park
board. Councilman Wilkins moved that this item be tabled until the next meeting;
Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
'Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary