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CM 1977-11-08 Minutes of November 8, 1977 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on November 8, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., in the Coppell High School Cafeteria. The following members were present: John R, Burns, Mayor Fred Baker, Mayor Pro Tem (late arrival) Roy Brock, Councilman Stubby, Steadman, Councilman Don Carter, Councilman Andy Grant, Councilman Also present were City Administrator James Elium, City Attorney Larry Jackson, and City Secretary Dorothy Timmons. 'The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman Steadman gave the invocation. Councilman Brock moved that the reading of the minutes be waived; Councilman Carter seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Brock then moved that the minutes of October 25th be approved; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 4-O'with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Carter then moved that the reading of the minutes of October 28th be waived; Council- man Steadman seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Councilman Steadman then moved that the minutes be approved; Councilman Grant seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. The first item to be considered was the National Flood Insurance Program. Since the representative from Rady and Associates was not present at this time, this item was moved further down on the agenda. Mayor Burns introduced the new city administrator and his wife to those citizens present. James R. Elium, III was previously with the City of Lewisville and began hiss duties as city administrator for Coppell on November 7, 1977. The next item to be'considered by the Council was the appointment of a city health official. Following discussion on.this item, Councilman Grant moved that it be tabled until the city attorney and city administrator can check into possible names for this position. Councilman Brock seconded the motion which carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Authorization for the city administrator and the city secretary to sign checks was the next item on the agenda. Councilman Carter moved that these two signatures be authorized; Councilman Steadman seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. Under old business, it was noted the the MUD meeting originally scheduled for earlier in the day had been cancelled and was tentatively scheduled for later in the month. Also under old business, Mr. Robert Edwards was present to present a petition signed by all the persons on DeForest Road stating that they were not against a mobile home being moved onto the Edward's property. It was the consensus of the Council that this item would be placed on the next agenda of the Council for official action. The Council was also polled for their reaction to placing a mobile home at this location and it was the consensus of those present that it would not be a problem. Eric Schweizer of Rady and Associates was present to discuss the National Flood IInsurance Program. He relayed information to the Council concerning the recently held meeting at COG on this program, and also the responsibilities of the City concerning the program. It was decided that the city attorney will study the proposed ordinance and that this item will be placed on the agenda of the next Council meeting. Councilman Grant then moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman Brock seconded and motion carried 4-0 with the mayor showing his approval. 258 The meeting was then closed to the public for an executive session allowed under Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel. During this session, Mayor Pro Tem Baker arrived. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned. John R. Burns, Mayor' ATTEST: Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary '