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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 9, 1974,
in the First Bank of Coppell meeting room.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Sam Tiner, Mayor Pro Tern
Frank Wilkins, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Councilmen Bill Harris and Don Carter 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 everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Wilkins gave the invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Council-
man Wilkins seconded and motion carried Z-0-1 with Councilwoman Beal
abstaining and the mayor showing his approval. Mayor Pro Tem Tiner then
moved that the minutes be approved as submitted; Councilman Wilkins seconded
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilwoman Beal gave a report for the Citizen's Advisory Committee on the
4th of July picnic and parade. She stated that both the parade and picnic was
a big success and that it is hoped that this will become an annual event for Coppell.
An ordinance reducing the speed limit on certain residential streets was then
considered by the Council. Councilman Wilkins moved that this ordinance be
adopted as #137; Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Scott then stated that the Council would move to any items that would come
under new business in order for the citizens present to present their complaint.
Mr. Nicholas Boone then presented the Council with a petition signed by all
residents on Bullock Street requesting the Council take action to alleviate the
sewer problems they (the residents) are having on that street. Mr. Boone and
the other residents of the street that were present were told that Water
Superintendent A.P. Vanbebber was in the process of obtaining a machine and
chemicals to clean the line thoroughly and that bids were presently being accepted
for a sewer cleaning machine which would provide maintenance of all sewer lines.
Mr. Boone stated that the residents of the street would like to see all or at
least a portion of the line replaced since there has been problems with it ever
since it was put in. Mayor Scott then stated that if the chemical clean out didn't
work and as a last resort, the line might have to be replaced.
Mr. Steve Parsons was present to request final approval for the subdivision plat
proposed by Troth Enterprises, Inc. City Administrator George Campbell stated
that the Planning and Zoning Board did approve the subdivision plat with the
stipulation that the utility easements be dedicated to the City. Following a lengthy
discussion concerning the City's engineers looking at any subdivision plans,
Councilman Wilkins moved that the subdivision plans for Troth Enterprises, Inc.
be approved subject to the engineers approval; Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded
City Administrator George Campbell presented an agreement proposal for
maintenance on the radios made by Darco Communication Company. The agreement
would freeze the prices we would pay for radio maintenance at the present price
and the City would only call Darco for maintenance. After discussion on this item,
Councilman Wilkins moved that a resolution be passed authorizing the mayor to sign
a maintenance agreement contract with Darco Communications Company; Council-
woman Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that a resolution be passed appointing seven
members to the Library Board; Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion
carried 3-0 'with the mayor showing his approval.
Next, the Council considered establishing a Park and Recreation Board and
appointing members to that board. Those members proposed by Councilwoman
Beal were Henry Tate, Walter Pettijohn, Jim Gilchrist, Joe Eby, Tom Curl,
Mr. Cruse, Andy Grant, Mr. Young, Barbara Lee, Diane Baker, and a member
from the jaycee organization. Councilman Wilkins moved that a resolution
be passed creating a Parks and Recreation Board to consist of up to eleven
members to be appointed by the Council annually; Councilwoman Beal seconded
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Under old business, City Administrator George Campbell gave a report on
the MUD. He stated that a news release would be put in the paper to let people
know that annexation to the area will be open for any persons interested in joining
the district. The exact date of the news release is not known at this time.
Following discussion on this item, it was decided that the city administrator
would contact Paul Phy and Lamar Tires and ask them to be present at the next
Council meeting and contact the property owners in the area of the district
letting them know someone would be at the next Council meeting to explain the
district and answer any questions that anyone might have.
Under old business, City Administrator George Campbell stated that Water
Superintendent A.P. Vanbebber will drill for water.at the site of the present
City dog pound sin'ce regulations provide that there does have to be adequate
water for cleaning, etc. Other regulations concerning the size required, fence
needed, and shelter for the animals are being checked into and the Council
will be informed at the next meeting.
Approval of the bills was the next item considered. City Administrator George
Campbell presented a bill from Jenco Nursery for $325 for the plants that were
purchased for the intersections which would be in addition to the bills listed.
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that the bills be approved as submitted; Council-
man Wilkins seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayer showing his
approval.
The meeting was. then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary