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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on September
13, 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
Roy Brock, Councilman
Councilman Don Carter was absent. Also present was Acting City Secretary
Pat Belvin, City Attorney Larry Jackson, and Steve Harrison, City Engineer.
The meeting was called to order, and Councilman Steadman gave the invocation.
Councilman Steadman made motion to waive the reading of the minutes of
August 23, 1977, motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Baker and motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Item #4-Public hearing regarding zone change request of G.M. Pointer.
Mayor Burns opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Pointer was present to
discuss the request and showed a slide film presentation of other areas
he has developed in neighboring cities. Councilman Grant expressed his
concern of the rectilinear development, the straight through streets,
long block lines, topography not being on the plans. Steve Harrison,
Rady & Associates, commented on the long streets and narrow alleys being
combined, and on the two foot contours. These contours were requested so
that the topography of the area can be examined. Councilman Brock also
expressed his concern over the street layout. Mr. Harrington was recognized
from the audience and he also expressed his concern about the fifteen foot
alleys. The public hearing was then closed. Motion was made by Mayor Pro
Tem Baker, seconded by Councilman Steadman to approve the zone change re-
quest as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; motion carried
3-1 with Councilman Grant opposing and the mayor showing his approval.
The zone change requested and approved will be from "SF-12", Single Family
Dwelling, "SF-12" with a specific use permit, and Retail to "SF-7", Single
Family Dwelling, Retail, "MF-I", Multi-Family and "2F-1", Two Family Dwelling.
Item #5-Public hearing regarding zone change request of Harvey Steely. Mayor
Burns opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Steely was present to discuss
the request with council. This request is for Lots 30 and 31 in the Kimble
Addition proposal, to be changed from "SF-12" to "R" Retail. After general
discussion the public hearing was closed. Councilman Grant made motion,
seconded by Councilman Steadman to approve the zone change request as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; motion carried 4-0
with the mayor showing his approval.
Item #6-Discuss metering facilities and current water rates. Steve Harrison,
City Engineer, advised council that the city could delete the rate of flow
controller system altogether for a while. This would allow the city to
purchase water from Dallas under our present contract at a lower rate.
Eventually the city will have to include the system in our metering facilities,
but at this time deleting the system would save the city considerable money.
Motion was made by Councilman Steadman to petition Dallas to amend the
contract and issue a change order to delete the rate of flow controller;
motion was seconded by Councilman Grant and the motion carried 3-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Baker abstaining and the mayor showing his approval.
Item #7-Consider adopting resolution proclaiming the months of September
and October United Way Months for the City of Coppell.,Mayor Pro Tem
Baker made motion; seconded by Councilman Brock to adopt the resolution
as presented, motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
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Item #8-Consider adopting resolution in appreciation of city administrator.
Motion was made by Councilman Grant; seconded by Councilman Brock to
adopt the resolution as presented, motion carried 4-0 with the mayor
showing his approval.
Item #9-Discuss and consider amendment to Electrical Code. Motion was
made by Mayor Pro Tem Baker; seconded by Councilman Brock to adopt a
new schedule of permit fees for the issuance of electrical permits,
motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The Ordinance No.
will be 101-A-2.
Item #10-Discuss and cosndier amendment to Plumbing Code. Motion was made
by Councilman Steadman; seconded by Councilman Grant'to adopt a new
schedule of permit fees for the issuance of plumbing permits, motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The Ordinance No. will
be 103-A-2.
Item #11-Discuss and consider amendment to Mechanical Code. Motion was
made by Councilman Brock; seconded by. Councilman Grant to approve a new
schedule of permit fees for the issuance of mechanical permits, motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The Ordinance No. will
be 102-A-2.
Item #12-Other Old Business:
A. Report on MUD. There was no report on MUD at this time.
B. Consider authorizing bids for police vehicle. After discussion,
motion was made by Councilman Grant to authorize advertising for
accepting bids on one police vehicle; seconded by Councilman Brock
and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Also under old business, Mayor Burns advised council that he had received
several complaints from citizens concerning the dust on Bethel Road and
Loch Lane after the water line was laid. Mr. Steve Harrison, City Engineer,
was to contact Crookham & Vessels concerning this matter.
Item #13-Other New Business
A. Discuss and consider TML reservations. Discussion was held con-
cerning the TML convention, which is to be held October 15th thru
October 18th in San Antonio. Tentative reservations were made for
Mayor Pro Tem Baker, Councilman Grant, and Mayor Burns at this time.
Item #14-Consider approval of bills. Motion was made by Councilman Grant;
seconded by Councilman Brock to approve the bills as presented, motion
carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval.
Item #15-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.
After the executive session the meeting was adjourned.
John R. Burns, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pat Belvin, Acting City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in special session on September
22, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall, Coppell, Texas.
The following members were present:
John R. Burns, Mayor
Fred Baker, Mayor Pro Tem
Stubby Steadman, Councilman
Andy Grant, Councilman
Roy Brock, Councilman
Councilman Don Carter was absent. Also present was Actin~ City Secretary
Pat Belvin.
Item #l-Executive Session (closed to the public}
A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 {g} discussion concerning personnel.
Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.
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ATTEST:
Pat Belvin, Acting City Secretary
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