CM 1976-07-27STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on July 2T,
1976 at 7:30 P.M. ,' in the meeting room at the First Bank of Coppell.
The follo~ving members were present:
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
Fred Baker, Mayor Pro Tem
Stubby Steadman, Councilman
Donald J. Carter, Councilman
Hazel Beal, Councilwoman (arrived at 7:45)
Also present was City Administrator Campbell, City Attorney Larry Jackson,
City Engineer Steve Harrison and City Secretary Margaret Johnson.
The invocation was given by Councilman Steadman.
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Councilman Carter made motion, seconded by Councilman Steadman, to waive
the reading of the minutes of the July 13, 1976 meeting. Motion carried 3-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Carter made motion that the minutes of July 13, 1976 meeting
be approved as presented, with no corrections. Mayor Pro Tem Baker
seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Councilwoman Beal advised that there was no report from the Citizens Advisory
Committee, when she arrived at 7:45 P.M.
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Councilman Carter made motion that Council adopt a resolution proclaiming
Tuesday, August 3, as "Community Night" at Ranger Stadium. Mayor Pro
Tem Baker seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
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Discuss and' consider rate study concerning natural gas rates in city. Mr. Don
Huff, of Lone Star Gas, was present, as well as Mr. Joe Nall, Rate Consultant
on Utilities, who was employed to do a rate study by the City of Coppell. Mr.
Huff advised that Lone Star needed Mr. Nall's spread sheets before they could
make any decision. Mr. Nall advised that he would mail them to Lone Star
Gas and to the City as well. Mr. Huff advised that Lone Star Gas would be
back in touch with the City in the near future.
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Consider requesting that the city's Planning and Zoning Commission review
various zoning classification on properties in the city. After some discussion,
the Council asked that several areas be studied by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and asked City Administrator Campbell to advise Planning and
Zoning Commisssion of Council's request.
Councilman Carter then made motion that a short recess be taken and Council-
man Steadman seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
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The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 P.M.
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Mr. Robert Kyle was present to discuss the status of the city's PL-92-500
Sewer Grant application and had plans showing Step II of the project. Council
was of the consenus to contact Mr. Tom Cullera of E.P.A. to request adding
a project on DeForest Road. Also the plans were to be sent to the MUD
Board of Directors.
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Item 14, Other Old Business was considered next and Mr. J.R. Hamm,
Assistant Water Superintendent, was present to thank Council for being able
to work with them and advise them that he had resigned effective August 15
to go into business for himself.
City Administrator Campbell advised Council that there had been a request
for a speed limit sign on Mitchell Road. After discussion it was the consensus
of council that the Ordinance on Street signs be written show a 10 miles per
hour speed limit on Mitchell and in the North Lake Woodlands Addition, 15
miles per hour speed limit.
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Item 13, Other Old Business, was considered next and City Administrator
Campbell advised that the new pumps were in operation at the City's lift
station.
Item b, Other Old Business, Citizen's appearance. No one appeared but City
Administrator Campbell advised that Mr. Harrington had been scheduled to
appear, but had advised that his attorney would be present at the next
council meeting.
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Discuss and consider authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract amend-
ment with the City of Dallas concerning water charges. Mr. Steve Harrison,
City Engineer, was present and explained to council the impact of this change
on the city. He advised that, in his opinion, the City should write a letter to
the City of Dallas and withdraw the request to go on the low volume rate as
the City of Coppell is now preparing engineering plans for construction of
an elevated water storage tank within the next twelve months. Councilman
Carter made motion that a new contract not be signed and that a letter be
written to the City of Dallas rescinding the city's request to be put on the
low volume rate to June 1977. Councilwoman Beal seconded and motion carried
4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Councilman Baker made motion to approve the bills as presented. Councilman
Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Executive Session (closed to the public)
A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
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Item 10, consider appointment of councilmember. Councilwoman Beal nom-
inated Mr. Roy C. Brock to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Councilman James M. Rainey, term to run until the 1977 Election in April
1977. Councilman Steadman seconded the motion and motion carried 4-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
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Councilman Roy C. Brock was sworn in at this time.
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Councilman Carter nominated Councilman Roy Brock as Council liasion for
the Police Department. Councilman Steadman seconded the motion and motion
carried 4-0, with Councilman Brock abstaining and the mayor showing his
approval.
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Councilman Carter nominated Councilman Stubby Steadman as Council liasion
for Planning and Zoning and Building Inspection. Mayor Pro Tem Baker
seconded and motion carried 4-0 with Councilman Steadman abstaining and
the mayor showing his approval.
Meeting then adjourned.
Hulen A. Scott, Mayor
ATTEST:
Margaret John'son, City Secretary