CM 1974-12-19STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special called session on December
19, 1974, at City Hall.
The following members were present:
Hulen Scott, Mayor
Sam Tiner, Mayor Pro Tem
Frank Wilkins, Councilman
Bill Harris, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Also present was city administrator George Campbell.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Wilkins gave the invocation.
Councilman Don Carter arrived at this time.
The only item on the agenda was an executive session, and the meeting was closed
to the public.
During the executive session, four persons were interviewed concerning the
position of chief of police. During and following these interviews, was discussion
concerning the applicants.
The meeting was then opened to the public.
Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that Mr. Richard Nurse be hired as chief of police
at a salary of nine hundred ($900j. 00) per month effective December 26, 1974,
provided a committee of three Council members be appointed to go to De Soto
to seek recommendations as to Mr. Richard Nurse's capabilities as a chief
of police, and no opposition is expressed by Council prior to December 26;
motion was seconded by Councilman Harris and carried 5-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
George C. Campbell, City Administrator