CM 1974-08-17STATE OF TEXAS
C OUN TY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on August 13, 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
Bill Harris, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Councilman Don Garter was not present. Also present were City Administrator
George Campbell and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Mayor Pro
Tem Tiner gave the invocation.
Councilwoman Beal moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Mayor Pro
Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Wilkins arrived at this time. Councilwoman Beal then moved that
the minutes be approved as submitted; Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion
carried 2-0-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Tiner and Councilman Harris abstaining
and the mayor showing his approval.
There was no report from the Citizen's Advisory Committee at this time; how-
ever, Councilwoman Beal stated that they hope to do some work on the park
this coming weekend to get it ready for the playground equipment that will be
coming in soon.
Mayor Scott then declared the meeting open for a public hearing on the zoning
change request of John W. Hudnall III for a zoning change from SF-1Z to Retail
and Retail with a Specific Use Permit. Any persons wishing to speak in favor
of the change were asked to so indicate. Mr. Bill Leonard was present to
speak on behalf of the request. He stated that they would like to use the land
for a golf driving range and plant nursery. There were no other persons to
speak in favorof the change. Mayor Scott then called for any persons wishing
to speak against the proposed change, there were none. The public hearing was
then declared closed. Bob Hefner, chairman of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, stated that it was their recommendation that the zoning change
request be granted. Following discussion by the Council on this subject, Mayor
Pro Tem Tiner moved that the zoning request be granted subject to the deed
restriction being filed in Dallas County. Councilman Wilkins seconded the
motion which carried 4~0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Discussion concerning the routing of the Bethel-Beltline extension was the next
item listed on the agenda. The route as proposed now is a more southerly one
than the one originally approved by the Council. There were several persons
present wishing to speak concerning this extension. Those persons requesting
that the route be changed back to the northern route were Mr. Sam Wyse, Mr.
Bill Cozby, Mr. Wayne Claycomb, Mr. Mike Jenkins, Mr. Bill Thompson,
and Mr. Roy Day. Those persons wanting to see the southern route go through
were Mr. Bob Hefner and Mrs. Jo Jackson. Following a lengthy discussion on
this subject, Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that this item be tabled; Councilman
Harris seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mr. Bob Kyle representing Robert Kyle and Associates was present to discuss
the City filing an application for a grant for construction of sewer lines in the
City. He stated that the preliminary grant has been filed and that 2. 4 million
has been allocated for Coppell, and that this money can be used for collection
lines. The grant would be 25% city participation, and it is possible that the
MUD could be the City's tWenty-five percent. If the Council wishes to pursue
this grant, the next report has to be submitted by October 1, 1974, in order
to receive the money that has been allocated for Coppell. It would cost the
City approximately $200 to have Mr. Kyle submit this report. Councilman
Harris then moved that the $200 be approved in order to get this grant submitted
by the required time; Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded. Following more discussion
on the subject, the motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that Ordinance No. 138 calling for a public hearing
on the proposed 1974-75 budget be approved with the date for the hearing being
set for September 10, 1974, at 7:30 p. m.; Councilman Harris seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Under old business, City Administrator George Campbell stated that the MUD
is moving ahead with its plans as presented.
Also, under old business, the proposed 1974-75 budget was discussed. Following
this discussion, Councilwoman Beal moved that the original amotmt for the
Library Department of $2,000 for capital 'outlay and $200 for telephone utilities
be put back in the budget; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried
with Mayor Pro Tem Tiner against and the mayor abstaining.
Councilman Wilkins requested that an ordinance be drawn up for the next meeting
concerning the "no Parking" signs on Kay Street. He stated that he has received
some complaints about persons not wanting to follow the voluntary compliance
for the no parking on this street.
Councilman Wilkins also stated that he had received some questions as to when
the speed limits signs would be put up on Bullock, Howell, and Kaye Streets.
City Administrator George Campbell stated that the Signs had been received
and would be put up very shortly.
Councilwoman Beal stated that she would like to see the ordinance requiring
lots to be mowed to be enforced. She also questioned if the police department
could, in their patrols, check and note.the safety features that need to be
repaired such as the reflectors at the railroad, street lights that are out, and
street signs or stop signs that are down. City Administrator George Campbell
stated that he would advise the police department to check these features.
Under new business, discussion was held concerning the appointment of a
bicentennial committee. Councilman Wilkins moved that this item be tabled
until the next Council meeting; Councilman Harris seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Next, under new business, was a discussion concerning the fees to be charged
for electrical, plumbing, and .mechanical permits. City Electrical Inspector
Frank Fitzgerald was present to discuss this item with the Council. Following
a review of the way Dallas is presently chanrging for these fees, it was decided
that an ordinance would be prepared for the Council's' consideration at the
next Council meeting.
City Administator George Ca'mpbell stated that there was a problem with
two different houses concerning the inspections to be made at these houses
Both houses have had work done on them which was covered up before the
proper inspections could be made. It was the decision of the Council that
on the house in Carter Addition, the builder would have to show that the
foundation would meet the City codes before 'it was approved. On the addition
on Heartz Road, it was the decision of the Council that the slab would be
checked to see if any steel had been put in the foundation before .the concrete
had been poured.
Also under new business, Mayor. Scott brought up the subject of paving. Nash
Street with the City paying half the cost and the owners paying the second half.
After discussion on this subject, it was the consensus of the Council that if
the owners of the street are in favor of doing this and willing to pay'their half,
it would be put on the agenda to see if something can be worked out.
Approyal of the bills was the next item on the agenda. The question was brought
up about the bill to Mr. W.T. Good for grade work at Wilson's Trailer Park,
City Administrator George Campbell stated that this was for work done to clean
up after .the construction of the General Telephone sewer line. It was the consensus
of the Council that a bill for $100 should be sent to Fea.zell Construction Co. for
them to reimburse the City for payment of this bill. Mayor Pro Tem Tiner then
moved that all bills be approved for payment; Councilman Wilkins 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