CM 1974-12-10STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on December 10,
1974, in the First Bank of Coppell meeting room.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Sam Tiner, Mayor Pro Tem
F rank Wilkins, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Councilwoman Beal was not present.
Also present were Mr. Morgan Dring and Mr. David Criner, representatives
from Dallas County, City Administrator George Campbell, and Acting City
Secretary Pat Belvin.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Mayor Pro Tem
Tiner gave the invocation.
Councilman Carter moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; with the
following corrections: Councilman Harris arrived during the discussion for
locations of new fire hydrants. The additional correction was that Councilman
Carter's motion was that Mr. Berry, attorney for Highland Oaks Villa, be given
until the 10th of December to pay both delinquent water bills; Mayor Pro Tem
seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Wilkins moved that the minutes be approved with the corrections;
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
There was no report from the Citizen's Advisory Committee at this time.
The next item to be considered was a resolution in honor of Tom Griffin, whose
resignation as chief of police will become effective December 15, 1974. Mayor Pro
Tem Tiner moved that this resolution be passed; Councilman Carter seconded and
motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. A copy of this resolution
will be attached as a permanent part of these minutes.
Councilman Bill Harris arrived at this time.
Mr. Morgan Dring and David Criner, representatives from Dallas County, were
present to present a presentation to Council regarding the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974. A slide presentation was presented, followed by a general
discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Tiner moved that a resolution be passed for Coppell
to participate in this act, contingent to the city attorney' s review of the proposal;
motion was seconded by Councilman Carter and carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
The next item to be discussed was consideration of the sewer main project on
Oak Trail and Shadydale Streets. City Administrator George Campbell advised
Council of the status on this project. Council was also advised that there ha6l been
a request from a resident to allow some type of pro-rata reduction for owners with
unusually long lot frontage. It was the consensus of Council that there should not be
an exception on this. Council also requested that the residents be notified on the
status of this project.
The next item to be considered was rescheduling the December 24th regular
Council meeting. Councilman Carter moved that December 10th meeting be
the last official meeting for 1974; Councilman Harris seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Carter then moved
that the next regular meeting be scheduled for January 7, 1975, instead of
January 14; Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Under old business, there was no report on MUD at this time. _-~
Also under old business, Council was advised that a request had been made
to allow a certificate of occupancy be granted prior to bricking the house which
has been recently moved in on Nash Street. It was the consensus of Council that
this request be denied.
Council was also advised that a request had been made by a resident for reim-
bursement on a penalty charge for a building permit. Council was advised that
construction was underway prior to the building permit being applied for, and
in accordance with the building code, the permit fee was doubled. It was the
consensus of Council that this request be denied.
Also under old business, Council was given a project status concerning projects
underway in the City.
The next item on the agenda was new business. It was brought to Council's
attention that the Cities of Farmers Branch and Carrollton were working on a
levee system being constructed on the Elm Fork, and there was to be a public
hearing on December 12th concerning this. It was requested that this item be
checked on by the city administrator.
The next item to be .considered was the approval of the bills. Mayor Pro Tem
Tiner moved that the bills be approved with the exception of the Lee Jarmon
Ford bill, and the two additional bills presented also be approved; Councilman
Carter seconded and motion passed 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then closed for an executive session under Arthzle 6252-17,
Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was opened to the public.
Councilman Wilkins moved that the classification pay plan be approved 'with the
addition, of a classification for police sergeant. The salary range for this
classification is to be the same as the range for assistant public works director.
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0 with the
mayor showing his approval. A copy of the pay plan is attached to these minutes
as a permanent record.
Monthly salaries approved effective December 1, 1974, including longevity,
and incentive pay are as follows:
From To
George Campbell $1,225.00 $1,275.00 ~
Pat Belvin ,599.50 64Z. 30
Tim McGinnis 753.50 782.50
Randy Corbin 825.00 843.00
Troy Glidewell 6Z5.00 675.00
Joe Plumlee 6Z5.00 675.00
A.P. Vanbebber (p/w) 142.50 176.50
A.P. Vanbebber (w/s) 762.50 787.50
J.R. Hamm 800.00 815.00
Melba Riney 550.00 592.66
Councilman Carter then moved that Tim McGinnis be promoted to police
sergeant effective December 15, 1974, at a base salary of $800.00 plus
longevity and incentive pay; motion seconded by Councilman Harris and
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pat Belvin, Acting City Secretary