CM 1977-04-26STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas met in regular session on
April 26, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. in the meeting room at the Coppell Elementary
School.
The following members were present:
John R. Burns, Mayor
Hazel Beal, Councilmember
Stubby Steadman, Councilmember
Roy C. Brock, Councilmember
Absent was Mayor Pro Tem Fred Baker and Councilmember Donald J. Carter. Also
present was City Administrator George Campbell, City Attorney Lawrence Jackson,
City Engineer Steve Harrison and City Secretary Margaret Johnson.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Stubby Steadman.
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Councilmember Beal made motion, seconded by Councilmember Steadman to waive
the reading of the minutes of the April 12 1977 meeting. Motion carried 3-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilmember Brock made motion, seconded by Councilmember Beal, to approve the
minutesof the April 12, 1977 meeting as presented and motion carried 2-0 with
Councilmember Steadman abstaining due to the fact that he was called away on
an emergency at the April 12, 1977 meeting.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Steadman to adopt a resolution of appreciation
to former Mayor, Hulen A. Scott. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Brock
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Mayor John Burns
then presented a Resolution of Appreciation to former Mayor Scott.
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Joint Public Hearing with Planning and Zoning Commission concerning side yard
requirements. Mayor Burns then opened the public hearing. Mr. Steve Harrison,
city engineer, was present to explain to those present the present zoning
requirements for side yards, which is based on the front footage of the property.
Mayor Burns asked if anyone was present to comment for or against and Mr. Steve
Parsons of Troth Enterprises, developer of this property in North Lake Woodlands,
was present to present his reasons for asking for the change. Mr. Harrison,
Engineer, stated that the recourse a builder has now for a change request on
side yard requirements, is to go to the Board of Adjustment with each individual
case. Mayor Burns then closed the public hearing.
Mr. Frank Fitzgerald, Chairman of Planning and Zoning Commission asked for a
recess for Planning and Zoning to discuss their position in this matter and
Mayor Burns declared a five minute recess. After council reconvened, Mr.
Fitzgerald advised that Planning and Zoning could not reach a decision, there-
fore, they would make no recommendation. Councilmember Steadman then made
motion to deny the request and ask the city administrator not to have any
amendment drawn up to permit this change. Councilmember Brock seconded and
motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Consider approval of replat of a portion of Phase III of North Lake Woodlands.
City Secretary Margaret Johnson advised council that Planning and Zoning had
recommended approval of this replat. Councilmember Brock made motion, seconded
by Councilmember Beal, to approve the replat and motion carried 3-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
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Consider approval of final plat for Harrison Estates - 2. City Secretary
Margaret Johnson advised council that Planning and Zoning had approved the
final plat and Councilmember Steadman made motion, seconded by Councilmember
Brock to approve the plat. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
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Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee. Councilmember Beal advised that the
Coppell Industrial Committee had met the previous Monday and was to meet
again on Tuesday, May 3, and would report later to council about some of
the projects they were working on.
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Consider request from Texas Power and Light Company for electric rate in-
crease. Councilmember Brock made motion to adopt a Resolution extending
the effective date for 30 days on the rate increase to give Council more
time to study it. Councilmember Beal seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
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Consider request from Lone Star Gas Company for gas rate increase. Council-
member Steadman made motion to table this item until the May 10, 1977 meeting.
Councilmember Brock seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
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Consider invitation for the city to become a member of the North Texas Comm-
ission. After some discussion, it was the consensus of council not to be-
come a member of the North Texas Commission at this time.
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Discuss and consider provisions of water line contract for 16" main to water
tower site. City Administrator Campbell explained that an item, in the amount
of $1,338, had been deleted from the original contract on the water line to
the tower, that being making this connection with city employees, and problems
had been encountered by the city engineers and they recommended that this item
be approved. Motion was made by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember
Beal to add this item to the original contract and motion carried 3-0 with the
mayor showing his approval.
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Other Old Business
B. House moving permit. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dutt were present to
discuss this with council. Mr. and Mrs. Dutt had been given permission to move
in a house with the stipulation that the outside be made pleasing to the eye
within six months and the inside be ready for occupancy within one year. The
time limit had expired and the house is still not complete. After listening
to their explanation and reasons why they had not been able to complete the
house, it was the consensus of council that they were making quite an effort
to complete the house and asked them to give a status report on their progress
to the city administrator in the next 90 days.
A. Report on the MUD. City Administrator Campbell advised that
the MUD Board has not met and that at this time ,there was nothing new to
report.
C. Status of light at intersection of Bethel Road and Denton
Tap Road. City Administrator Campbell advised that he had talked with T.P. & L
several times and they assured him that it would be installed right away. The
pole had already been set and it should be completed in the very near future.
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Other New Business
A. Motion was made by Councilmember Steadman to approve T.P. & L's
request to install five street lights in North Lake Woodlands. Motion was
seconded by Councilmember Beal and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
B. City Administrator Campbell advised that he had received a
letter from Dallas County stating that they could no longer maintain Allen
Road, Harris Road and Lodge Road. Therefore, any mowing to be done on the
R.O.W. would have to be paid for by the City of Coppell. It was the consensus
of council that this mowing be done with payment being made to the contractor
who would be doing the other mowing of roads for the county, as it could be
done at a lesser cost.
C. Motion was made by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Council-
member Brock to call a Public Hearing on the proposed expenditures of Revenue
Sharing Funds for May 24, 1977. These funds have become available under
Entitlement Period 8, which was approved after the 1976-77 Budget was approved.
Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
D. Mayor Burns advised council that he, Police Chief Tom Griffin
and Sheriff Carl Thomas of Dallas County had met to discuss a proposed contract
between the sheriff department and various cities throughout the county for
police assistance.
E. City Administrator Campbell talked with council concerning
the Title VI County Program and advised that he had not been able.to obtain,
through the Texas Employment Commission, anyone to work in the public works
department who was qualified under the new criteria. He suggested that Mrs.
Debbie Bomar, dispatcher for the Police Department, under the C.E.T.A. Program
might be employed under Title VI as her eligibility under C.E,T.A. was about
to expire and she would fit the new criteria. It was the consensus of council
that the city administrator use the currently authorized position in the
Police Department if a qualified employee cannot be found for Public Works.
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Consider approval of bills. Councilmember Steadman made motion, seconded by
Councilmember Brock, to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried 3-0 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.
Meeting then adjourned.
John R. Burns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Margaret V. Johnson, City Secretary