Loading...
CM 1976-07-13170 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS · The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 13, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. , in the meeting room at the First Bank of Coppell. The following members were present: Hulen A. Scott, Mayor Hazel R. Beal, Councilwoman "~ Fred Baker, Councilman Donald J. Carter, Councilman Harold E. Steadman, Councilman (arrived at 7:45) Also present was City Administrator Campbell, City Attorney Larry Jackson and City Secretary Margaret Johnson. The invocation was given by Councilman Baker. 76-1Z8 Councilman Baker made motion, seconded by Councilman Steadman, to 'waive the reading of the minutes of the June 22, 1976 meeting. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-tZ9 Councilwoman Beal advised that there was no report from the Citizens Advisory C o mm itt e e. 76-130 Councilman Carter made the motion that the two replats of the Northlake Woodlands Subdivision, at the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation be approved. Councilman Baker seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-131 Councilman Baker made motion to accept the resignation of Councilman James M. Rainey and give a letter of appreciation to both Councilman Rainey and Mayor Pro Tem Tiner, signed by the mayor and the .council. Councilman Carter seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0. Councilman Baker made motion to consider an appointment to fill the vacancy created by Councilman Rainey's resignation at the next regular council meeting. Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-13Z Councilman Steadman made motion to appoint Councilman Baker Mayor Pro Tem to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Tiner. ~--~ Councilwoman Beal seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. ~ 76-133 Mr. Joe Nall, Rate Consultant on Utilities was present to answer any questions Council might have on his report on Lone Star Gas. He advised that the in- crease Council granted in September 1975 was very close to the amount that Lone Star would need to receive an eight (8) percent return on their investment, in fact the amount Council saw fit to grant was within $316.00 of the total amount needed. After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council to send Lone Star Gas a copy of the report and ask them to be on the agenda, July 27th, for discussion. 76-134 Councilman Carter made motion to designate the Carrollton Star as the City of Coppell Official Newspaper. Motion was seconded by Councilman Baker and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-135 Councilman Carter made motion to move Item 10, discuss and consider construction of water line on Lodge Road to Item 16B as Mr. Winston Jones was to be present to discuss this with council and had not yet arrived. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steadman and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-136 Item 11, discuss and consider requesting that the city's Planning and Zoning Commission review 'various zoning classifications on properties in the city. After much discussion it was the consensus of Council that this item be con- sidered again on July 27th and that those property owners most concerned be notified of this. 76-137 Councilman Carter made motion to adopt the ordinance calling a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1976-77 on August 10, 1976 Councilman Baker seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-138 Discuss and consider authorizing consulting engineer to proceed with design of sewer facilities proposed in the city' s grant application. City Administrator Campbell advised that Mr. Dan Vance with TRA had notified him that TRA will participate in the 25% matching funds for the Grant. Councilman Carter made motion for a letter to be written to Robert Kyle and Associates to proceed with this design step of the grant, however, it should also be stated that this should be approved by TRA before the design is submitted to the other agencies involved. Councilman Steadman seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-139 Old Business - A. City Administrator Campbell advised that Mr. Horace Vail had resigned from the MUD Board of Directors and no replacement had been named as yet. He also advised that the lift station should be finished by Thursday of the following week, July 22, 1976, and that the City's lift station repairs should be ready for testing by the following week. Old Business - B. City Administrator Campbell advised that he had received no report from Mr. Ken Good on the possible Water Tower Site. 76-140 New Business - A. Councilman Baker asked about signalization for the new intersection on the extension of Bethel Road at Denton Tap. City Administrator Campbell advised him that no funds were in the budget for 1976-77 for this project or for the intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road. 172 New Business - B. Councilman Carter advised that the group of citizens living on Sandy Lake Road near the river had requested a fire plug for that area because their insurance was extremely high due to the fact there was no fire plug. City Administrator Campbell was to write a letter to the City of Dallas requesting permission for the City of Coppell to install a fire plug in the water line of which Coppell owns 9/80. 76-141 Councilman Carter made motion to approve the bills as presented. Council- woman Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-142 Item 16B - Water Line on Lodge Road which was moved to this place on the agenda. Mr. Winston Jones still was not present. City Administrator Campbell advised Council that Jenco Nursery wished a water line to be run up Lodge Road to provide the homes at the nursery and the nursery with city water. Councilman Carter made motion that City Administrator Campbell write a letter to Jenco Nursery advising them of the cost and that the pro- rata would have to be paid in full. If UL pipe was not used Jenco Nursery would need to write a letter requesting pipe such as Gifford-Hill PVC be used instead. Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 76-143 Executive Session (closed to the public) A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (c) discussion with city attorney. Meeting then adjourned. Hul en A. Scott, Mayor ' : ATTEST: Margaret Johnson, City Secretary