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CM 1977-10-11250 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on October 11, 1977 at 7:30 P.M., in the Coppell High School Cafeteria. The following members were present: John R. Burns, Mayor Roy Brock, Councilman Don Carter, Councilman Andy Grant, Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Fred Baker and Councilman Stubby Steadman were not present. Also present were City Attorney Larry Jackson and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons. The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Council- man Brock gave the invocation. Councilman Brock moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Council- man Grant seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Carter then moved that the minutes be approved as presented; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The first item to be considered was a citizens appearance by Mrs. Robert Edwards concerning their request to move a mobile home onto their property in place of a previous one that had burned. They also requested that a second permit be issued to put a mobile home on their property where their son's previous one was located. Following discussion on this item, Council- man Carter moved that the Edwards family be allowed to move a mobile home in on the lot where the one that burned was located, and that they get statements from their neighbors concerning their feelings on a second mobile home being placed on the Edwards property; Councilman Grant seconded the motion which carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Also under citizens appearances was Ms. Helen Foote to discuss the digging and sand hauling on DeForest Road as well as the trucks speeding up and down the road. City Attorney Larry Jackson explained the ordinance regulating zoning and compliance with this ordinance as well as those portions of land that fall under the non-conforming use that were in existence prior to the ordinance being passed. After discussion on this item, Ms. Foote was informed that the police department would check the speed of the trucks running on this road. Ms. Judy Otts was present to discuss with the council the sewer pro-rata charges to her property which she had purchased from the Kirkland Estate. Water Superintendent A.P. Vanbebber informed the council of the possible ways to provide sewer service to this property. Former mayor Bill Cozby asked to be recognized and stated that about five years ago Mr. Kirkland gave the city an easement across his property in return for a sewer tap fee. The city staff was instructed to check into the easement and Mr. Vanbebber was asked to provide a cost factor on the different options for the sewer line. This item will be placed on the agenda of the next council meeting. The next item on the agenda was a discussion concerning delinquent taxes. Following the discussion, it was the consensus of the council that delin- quent notices would be mailed. An ordinance regulating fences around swimming pools was discussed next. City Attorney Larry Jackson briefed the council on the ordinance and the requirements needed for compliance by those persons who presently have swimming pools but do not have fences around them. Councilman Grant then moved that the ordinance be approved with the change noted that the con- struction of the fences not allow an object larger than 6" in diameter to pass through and that 90 days be given for existing pools to be in compliance Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. This ordinance will be No. 176. An ordinance granting a zoning change for Mr. G.M. Pointer was the next item to be considered. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Carter moved that the ordinance be denied; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 2-1 with Councilman Brock against and the mayor showing his disapproval. At this point, the city secretary was instructed by the mayor to place this item on the agenda for the following council meeting. Also at this point, Mr. Pointer asked that Item 11 concerning approval of a preliminary plat be removed from this agenda and placed on the agenda for the next council meeting. An ordinance granting zoning change for Harvey Steely was the next item to be considered. Councilman Grant moved that this ordinance be approved; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 2-1 with Councilman Carter against and the mayor showing his approval. This ordinance will be No. 129-A-5. Consideration of bids for a new police vehicle was discussed next. The city has received two bids which are from Payton-Wright Ford and Chester Morris Chrysler-Plymouth. Police Chief Tom Griffin recommended that the Plymouth be accepted with the defroster on the rear window. Councilman Brock moved that the bid from Chester Morris Chrysler-Plymouth in the amount of $5,485.20 plus $69.10 for the defroster be accepted; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 2-1 with Councilman Carter against and the mayor showing his approval A copy of the bid sheet tabululation is attached as a permanent part of these minutes. On the item concerning the Volunteer Firemen's Relief and Retirement Annuity Program, Councilman Carter moved that a Resolution be adopted stating that the City does not wish to participate at this time; Council- man Grant seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. A report on MUD was the first item listed under Old Business. Councilman Grant stated that he had received a request wanting to know the require- ments for joining the MUD. It was noted that this information would have to come from Paul Phy who is the attorney for the district. Councilman Grant then stated that he would like to request that the mayor obtain this information for the city. The National Flood Insurance Program was then discussed. It was noted that the city will have to meet certain requirements if it is to retain its eligibility in this program. The Council of Governments is to set up a meeting and inform the city of the date as soon as possible. No action was necessary at this time. Water Superintemdent A.P. Vanbebber presented to the council a letter stating that in order to paint the water tower red and white an additional cost of $1,000 plus would be incurred. It was the consensus of the council that the tower be painted all white to avoid this extra cost. Under new business, Mr. Bill Cozby was present to request in behalf of Mr. Howard Morrow that a temporary water line be laid to the property that he is presently leasing in order to have water for his cattley. Councilman Grant moved that a temporary, not for human consumption, 3/4" line be installed; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Approval of the bills was the next item to be considered. Councilman Brock moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The meeting was then closed to the public for an executive session allowed under Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel. 252 Following the executive session, the meeting was declared open to the public. Councilman Carter moved that a slot for a fourth fireman be approved; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Carter then moved that the recommendation of Fire Chief Richard Lee be accepted and that Tim McGinnis be hired effective October 15, 1977; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 3-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The meeting was then adjourned. John R. Burns, Mayor ATTEST: DorothyTimmons, City Secretary