CM 1977-07-26 239
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas met in regular session on July
26, 1977 at 7:30 P.M., in the meeting room at the Coppell High School Cafeteria.
The following members were present:
John R. Burns, Mayor
Stubby Steadman, Councilman
Roy C. Brock, Councilman
Andy Grant, Councilman
Absent was Councilman Donald J. Carter and Mayor Pro Tem Fred Baker. Also present
was City Administrator George C. Campbell, City Attorney Larry Jackson, City
Engineer Bud Napier and City Secretary Margaret Johnson.
The invocation was given by Councilman Steadman.
Councilman Brock made motion, seconded by Councilman Grant, to waive the reading
of the minutes of the July 12, 1977 meeting. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Councilman Steadman made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock, to approve the
minutes of the July 12, 1977 meeting with no corrections. Motion carried 3-0
with the mayor showing his approval
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Citizen Appearance-Mr. Aubrey Smith was to be present to discuss a proposed
residential development. Since Mr. Smith had not arrive, this item was post-
poned to later on the agenda.
Presentation of proposed fiscal year 1977-78 budget. City Administrator Campbell
presented to council the proposed fiscal year 1977-78 budget with revisions made
after the council work session on July 11, 1977.
Consider adoption of ordinance calling public hearing on proposed budget for fiscal
year 1977-78. Councilman Steadman made motion to adopt the ordinance calling a
public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1977-78 on August 23, 1977
at 7:30 P.M. at the council meeting place. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brock
and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Discuss and consider change orders for Crookham & Vessels on water line contract.
After some discussion, Councilman Grant made motion to make the change order #2
to this water line contract at a cost of $302.50 for additional work needed at
the water tank at city hall. Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 3-0
with the mayor showing his approval. It was the consensus of council to draft a
letter to the City of Dallas City Manager concerning the additional cost of control;s
for the water tower for an additional amount of $44,465.00, which could result in
a second possible change order.
Consider approval of Estimate #3 to Crookham & Vessels. After some discussion,
Councilman Steadman made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock, to pay Estimate No.
3, in an amount of $8,449.78 to Crookham & Vessels for work done or materials in
stock on the water tower project. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
Mr. Aubrey Smith arrived to discuss with council a proposed residential develop-
ment in northwest Coppell, as scheduled under item number 4 on the agenda. Mr.
Smith showed the council drawings of what he proposed to do with a 26.87 acre
tract on North Coppell Road. Mr. Smith asked the status of the sewer grant project
as he had made arrangements for the 25% matching funds if the grant project is
forthcoming. City Administrator Campbell advised that the 3rd step of the grant
offer had not been made at this time. Mr. Smith asked that he be kept informed
of the status of the grant.
Discuss present status of water tower project. City Administrator Campbell asked
Mr. Bud Napier of Rady & Associates, City Engineers, to speak to this. He advised
that the foundation contractors were on site but that it looked like to contractors
were behind the original schedule on the water tower, and he would be taking to
them further about the time schedule.
Discuss and consider request for construction of an 8" water line on Lodge Road.
After much discussion on the proposed line, with a permanent or temporary line
the question, Councilman Brock made motion for the city to install a temporary
two inch meter service for a line to Jenco Nursery with no pro-rata to be charged
but with the stipulation that the customer pay the costs. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Grant and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Discuss ordinance establishing gas rates. After some discussion, it was the con-
sensus of council to table this item until a later meeting.
Consider authorizing the employment of two (2) police officers under the C.E.T.A.
program. Police Chief Griffin was present to discuss this item with council and
advised that the County Manpower Department had advised him that the two police
officers could be hired under the old criteria of being unemployed for thirty
days rather than the new criteria of fifteen weeks. Councilman Steadman made
motion, seconded by Councilman Brock to authorize the employment of two police
officers if two qualified persons can be found. Councilman Brock seconded and
motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Other Old Business
A. Report on the MUD. City Administrator Campbell advised that the MUD had
not had a board meeting and that the MUD paid the bill for repairs to the lift
station. Mayor Burns advised he had not heard from Ray Hutchison concerning the
problems in working out costs between the city and the MUD.
Other New Business
A. Present tax roll for 1977. Tax Assessor Margaret Johnson presented the
tax roll to the council for their approval. She advised that the assessed value,
at 32% assessment ratio, would be $19,761,584 for the 1977 tax roll. Councilman
Brock made motion, seconded by Councilman Grant to accept the tax roll as presented.
Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Consider approval of bills. City Administrator Campbell advised that the air-
conditioner in the water office at city hall had gone out and asked that a new
one be purchased immediately due to the extreme heat. Councilman Grant made
motion, seconded by Councilman Steadman to approve immediate purchase of the
air-conditioner and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Steadman made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock to approve pay-
ment of the bills as presented. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his
approval.
Executive Session (closed to the public) A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (c) discussion with city attorney
Consider accepting resignation of city secretary. Councilman Brock made motion
seconded by Councilman Steadman, to regretfully accept the resignation of city
secretary Margaret Johnson. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Councilman Grant made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock, to draft a testimonal
of appreciation for her work to Mrs. Johnson. Motion carried3-O with the mayor
showing his approval.
Councilman Grant made motion, seconded by Councilman Brock to appoint Mrs.
Patricia Belvin Acting City Secretary. Motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.,
John R. Burns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Margaret V. Johnson, City Secretary