CM 1975-01-07 STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special session on January 7,
1975, 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
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman
Councilman Bill Harris and Acting City Secretary Pat Belvin were not present.
Also present was City Administrator George Campbell.
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 of December 10th
meeting be waived; Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0-1
with Councilwoman Beal abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
There being no corrections to these minutes, Councilman Wilkins moved they
be adopted; Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 3-0-1 with
Councilwoman Beal abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Wilkins then moved that the reading of the minutes of December 19th
meeting be waived; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Carter then asked that these minutes be corrected to read that a
committee of three Council members were appointed to go to the City of De Soto
to seek recommendations as to Mr. Richard Nurse's capabilities as a chief of
police rather than reading "provided an additional background investigation be
made by Council".
Councilman Carter moved that the minutes of December 19th be adopted as
corrected; Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
Mrs. Beal reported that she had talked with the chairman of the Citizen's Advisory
Committee would be initiating more activity. She stated that discussions were
being held with the president of the Dallas Art Club and efforts were being made
to form an Art Club in Coppell. She also stated that trees may be planted in
various places in town in conjunction with Arbor Day, January 17, 1975.
The next item for consideration was a presentation by Mr. Marcus Pritchett, of
General Telephone Company, for a rate increase. Mr. Pritchett advised the
Council of the status of the rate request in the Lewisville Exchange, and discussed
with Council the' recommended schedule of rates as presented by the telephone
company. After considerable discussion, Councilman Wilkins moved that the rate
increase request be taken under advisement by the Council and that certain questions
pertaining to telephone company assets in Coppell and various types of services
be answered, and that a work session between representatives of General Telephone
Company and the Council be scheduled as soon as possible; Councilwoman Beal
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Item 6, concerning the use of the Carrollton Animal Shelter was considered
next. Councilman Carter moved that the mayor be authorized to execute a
contract with the City of Carrollton for use of Carrollton Animal Shelter;
Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
Mr. Bob Kyle, consulting engineer, was present and reported to Council
concerning the status of the City's application for a sewer grant. Mr. Kyle
stated that the Environmental Protection Agency would approve the grant prior
to January 15. The grant of $22,500 would require matching funds from the City
of $7,500 which would be required after July 1, 1975. After discussion, it was
the consensus of Council that the grant offer would be accepted, if funding of the
$7,500 in City matching fund could be appropriated or secured from other sources.
Mr. Kyle also stated that the City's share of $7,500 would be required before the
$22-, 500 grant would be funded by EPA.
Mr. Paul Phy appeared next on the agenda to discuss with Council the status of
the Municipal Utility District. Mr. Phy presented preliminary construction plans
for the proposed sewer main line along Denton Creek and the Cottonwood Branch
of Denton Creek. He stated that final plans would be completed within two weeks
and that another report would be made to the Council following the completion of
those final plans.
Item 9 concerning the proposed construction of sewer facilities to serve the Oak
Trail and Shadydale Lane residents was discussed next. City Administrator George
Campbell reported that a total of eleven persons had paid a deposit for their tap
fee, and as such indicated they would connect their homes to the line if it is
constructed. It was also reported to Council that the estimated project cost if the
City installed the facilities was $27,000 +. Councilman Wilkins moved that the
project be approved; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with
the mayor showing his approval.
Item 10 concerning the City's membership in the Texas Utility Advisory Council
and the City' s participation in a study to be undertaken by the TUAC was
discussed next. Mayor Pro Tem Tiner moved that the City participate in the
study at a cost of approximately $25.00 and that the City not join the TUAC at
this time; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Other old business was the next agenda item. City Administrator George Campbell
reported to Council that the Highland Oaks Mobile Home Park was again delinquent
with their water payment and that Mr. Bob Berry might wish to discuss the bill
with Council at the next Council meeting.
After discussion, Councilman Carter moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Berry
notifying him that water service would be discontinued on January 31, 1975,
unless the payments were current; and that copies of the letter be mailed to
residents of the mobile home park; Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Also discussed under old business, was the status of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974. The Council was advised that while Dallas County
could not qualify as an Urban County,, under the program guidelines, that the City
of Coppell could still work with the County and other cities in Dallas County in
submitting an application for discretionary funding. It was the consensus of
Council that application should be made for discretionary funding.
Other new business was discussed next. Councilman Wilkins suggested that a
letter of appreciation be sent to Dallas County Sheriff Clarence Jones for his
assistance in providing police protection in Coppell while the police department
was understaffed. It was the unanimous consensus of Council that the letter
should be written.
Also under new business, Councilwoman Beal discussed with Council the
possibilities of the Council meeting with property owners in Coppell to discuss
future planning for the City. It 'was the consensus of Council that such a meeting
was agreeable, however, plans might be first made to discuss such planning
with one developer who owns property in Coppell.
The next item for discussion was approval of the bills. City Administrator George
Campbell presented two additional bills for payment including a bill from the
Coppell Mobil Station for $40.50, and a bill from John Mayberry, City Auditor,
for $1,850.00. The city administrator also discussed with Council an estimate
for repair to the front end of the Plymouth squad car. Councilman Carter moved
that the Plymouth be repaired; Mayor Pro Tem Tiner seconded and motion carried
3-0 with Ckmnciiman Wilkins abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Mayor .Pro Tem. Tiner then moved that the bills be approved for payment including
the two presented by the city administrator; Councilman Wilkins seconded and
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
The next item for consideration was an executivel session which'was closed to the
public. Following the executive session, the meeting was opened to the public.
Councilman Carter moved that the classification of driver-engineer be included
in the classification pay plan in the fire department and that the salary steps be
adopted so that $825.00 would be step D. Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Item 16 concerning the appointment of a Zoning Board of Adjustment was considered
next. Councilman Carter moved that this item be tabled until the next meeting;
Councilman Wilkins seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
It was the consensus of Council that the regular meeting on January 14 would not
be postponed.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
George Campbell, City Administrator