CM 1977-08-08STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas met in regular session on August
8, 1977, at 7:30 P.M., in the meeting room at the Coppell Elementary School.
The following members were present:
John R. Burns, Mayor
Fred Baker, Mayor Pro Tem
Stubby Steadman, Councilman
Andy Grant, Councilman
Don Carter, Councilman
Absent was Councilman Roy Brock and City, Attorney Larry Jackson. Also present
was City Administrator George Campbell, and Acting City Secretary Pat Belvin.
The invocation was given by Councilman Steadman.
Councilman Carter made motion, seconded by Councilman Grant to waive the reading
of the minutes of the July 26, 1977 meeting. Motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Item #4- Public hearing regarding the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds in
the fiscal year 1977-78 was the next item to be considered. Mayor Burns declared
the public hearing open for discussion. City Administrator Campbell advised
council that a total of $69,674.00 funds will be available for the 1977-78 fiscal
year. City Administrator Campbell advised that a proposed budget has been prepared
and $49,574.00 is proposed for capital outlay for use in various departments, and
of that $49,574, $37,299 is proposed for use to make sanitary sewer improvements
in the city. After general discussion by councilmembers and citizens present the
public hearing was closed.
Item #5-Discuss and consider construction of water line on Lodge Road was con-
sidered next. City Administrator Campbell advised council that Mr. Winston Jones
agreed to the temporary service at this time.
Item #5- Discussion concerning preliminary subdivision plat for Kimbel Addition.
Mr. Harvey Steely was present to answer any questions that council might have
concerning this addition. Council was advised that this preliminary plat consisted
of 40 acres on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, next to Allen Road, and that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had given their approval on this preliminary plat.
After discussion on the preliminary plat, council was advised that a hearing would
be held on August 16, 1977 before the Planning and Zoning Commission on the zone
change request.
Item #7 - Other Old Business:
A. Report on MUD: City Administrator Campbell advised that information had been
sent to the attorneys hired to begin work on discussion with MUD attorneys
on arrangements to tie the two systems together.
Item #8 - Other New Business:
A. City Administrator Campbell called to the attention of council that in the
budget work session, the building permit fees were proposed to be raised
to the Dallas rates. It was the consensus of council to leave the fees as
proposed.
Item #9- Consider payment of bills. Mayor Burns questioned payment of No. 1
(The Chamber of Commerce) for a luncheon attended, and advised that
he had not attended the luncheon. Mayor Pro Tem Baker made motion,
seconded by Councilman Steadman to approve the bills as presented
with the exception of No. 1. Motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing
his approval.
The council recessed for a short time before going into the executive session.
Item #10- Executive Session (Closed to the public)
A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel.
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B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (c) discussion with city attorney.
City Attorney Larry Jackson was not present; therefore, there was
no discussion on this item.
After the executive session, Councilman Carter made motion, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Baker to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
John R. Burns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pat Belvin, Acting City Secretary