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CM 1977-02-08206 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas met in regular session on February 8, 1977, at 7:30 P.M., in the meeting room at the First Security Bank and Trust of Coppell. The following members were present: Hulen A. Scott, Mayor Hazel R. Beal, Councilwoman Fred Baker, Mayor Pro Tem Stubby Steadman, Councilman Donald J. Carter, Councilman (arrived at 7:45 P.M.) Roy C. Brock, Councilman Also present was City Attorney Larry Jackson, City Administrator George Campbell and City Secretary Margaret Johnson. The invocation was given by Councilman Steadman. 77-31 Mayor Pro Tem Baker made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock, to waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Mayor Pro Tem Baker made motion, seconded by Councilman Steadman, to approve the minutes of the January 25, 1977 meeting as presented. Motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-32 Report on Citizens Advisory Committee. Councilwoman Beal advised that the Industrial Committee met at her home recently. Mr. Joe Eby, a member of this committee, requested that the City of Coppell write him a letter requesting city use only, of the dump ground located on his property. Discussion was held on growth of the city along Sandy Lake Road and questions were asked concerning obtaining a Federal Grant to build a new city hall. Also, Council- woman Beal mentioned that the Northwest Dallas County Chamber of Commerce would sponsor a tour for the four cities they represent in the fall. This was according to Lee Tench, new Chamber Manager, who was also present. This pur- pose of the tour being to try to attract new industry to the area. 77-33 Item 8, receive and discuss audit for fiscal year ending September 30, 1976. Jack Mayberry, C.P.A., was present to present the audit and answer any questions council might have. After some discussion, Councilman Carter made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock to accept the audit. Motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-34 Item 5, consider adopting an ordinance granting a zone change upon request of Mel Wheeler. Councilman Carter made motion to adopt the ordinance granting this zone change from SF-12 to Specific Use Permit for a Radio Broadcasting Tower and Transmitting Station, and motion was seconded by Councilman Steadman. Motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-35 Item 6, consider approval of Step 3 Grant Application and Resolutions relating thereto. City Administrator Campbell advised that Robert Kyle, of Robert Kyle and Associates had advised him that there was no need for additional resolutions on this item and Councilman Steadman made motion to delete this item from the agenda. Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-36 Item 7, consider re-adopting agreement with TRA relative tD Sewer Grant Project. City Administrator Campbell advised that a change in wording of this agreement had been requested by TRA. Councilman Carter made motion to approve these changes and re-adopt the agree- ment. Councilman Steadman seconded and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-37 Item 9, consider approval of merit salary increase for one employee in the Police Department. Councilman Carter made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock to approve a merit increase for Police Officer Johnny Anderson from Step C to Step D ($871.72) in the pay plan, plus his increase in longevity pay. Motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-38 Item 10, discussion and status report concerning water rates charged by City of Dallas. City Administrator Campbell advised that the report from Touche-Ross, Consultant.s, who have been employed by the surburban cities to make a study of these rates, should be ready by February 23, 1977. Mayor Scott advised that the Mayors and Councilmens Organization would meet in DeSoto on February 10, 1977 to discuss this also. 77,39 Item 11, consider adopting an order calling the April, 1977 Municipal Election. Councilman Carter made motion to adopt the order calling the election for April 2, 1977 for City Officers: Mayor, Councilman (1 yr. term) and Councilmen (2 yrs. terms). This order to call for appointing by the Mayor of an election judge, alternate judge and two clerks at $2.00 per hours as prescribed by law. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Baker and motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing h~s approval. 77-40 Item 12, Other Old Business A. Report on the MUD. Councilman Carter advised that there had been no recent meeting of the MUD Board of Directors but that there was consideration being given to find a way to tie into the district lines as had originally been desired by council and this would be reported on at a later date. B. Consider approval of paving parking lot at City Hall. City Administrator Campbell advised that the material alone would be approximately $633.00. How- ever, at this point in time the Dallas County Commissioners had not approved furnishing labor and equipment to help with this project. Councilman Carter made motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Baker, to budget $633.0.0 for paving the parking lot at City Hall. Motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. C. Discussion concerning County road priorities. After some discussion it was the consensus of council that the same priorities be requested as had been previously. D. Status Report on Esters Road project. City Administrator Campbell advised that a lot of work had been done by engineers on this project and on securing of right-of-way for the interchange. $6,500.00 has been received from property owners to help with the cost of the culvert needed for the bridge to be con- structed. A transportation and land use plan of this property and study should be made available to the Texas Department of Transportation and Highways soon and the contracts for this portion of IH-635 are to be let in April, 1977. He advised that a letter had been written to Commissioner Jim Jackson advising him of these engineering studies and a copy sent to the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation to let them know about the work being done and the engineering report that will be forthcoming in the very near future. 77-41 Item 13, Other New Business A. Discussion of groundbreaking for water tower. Kay Tiller, Public Relations Consultant for the City of Coppell, was present to discuss ideas concerning the groundbreaking activity for the water tower project. After some discussion, it was the consensus of council that the date for the ground breaking be set when some construction has been started. 208 77-42 Councilman Steadman made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock, to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried 5-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 77-43 Executive Session (Closed to the public) A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (c) discussion with city attorney. Meeting then adjourned. Hulen A. Scott, Mayor ATTEST: Margaret V. Johnson, City Secretary