06-14-1977 (City Council) Minutes � t-r
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Regular City Council Meeting
June 14, 1977
At 7:00 P.M.
Regular City Council Meeting was brought into session on June 14, 1977.
All were present; Alderman Kenneth Nall , Alderman Richard Parker, Alderman
Pat Minihan, Alderman John Akin, Alderman Curtis Ratcliff, Mayor William
Martin, City Manager Denton Miller, City Secretary Barbara Ellis and City
Attorney Ted Kent.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin. Invocation was given by Alder-
man John Akin.
Approval of the previous minutes and the monthly bills were made. The April
minutes were read by City Manager Denton Miller. Motion was made by Alder-
man Parker to accept bills and minutes. Seconded by Alderman Akin. Motion
was passed.
Next on the agenda was to accept resignation of the City Secretary, Doris
Wilson. Motion was made by Alderman Akin and seconded by Alderman Parker.
Passed by vote of all . City Manager Denton Miller introduced Barbara
Ellis to the City Council . He explained her duties as City Secretary. Mo-
tion was made by Alderman Ratcliff to accept Barbara Ellis as Acting City
Secretary. Seconded by Alderman Nall . Motion carried.
Ordinance 77-10 Texas Power and Light approving rate and determining regu-
lar rate increases. City Manager Denton Miller went over letter and ordi-
_ .,, nances to the City Council . Rate increase was explained by T.P.R. repre-
sentative. Alderman Minihan made motion to approve and Alderman Parker
seconded. Motion passed. Effective June 24, 1977.
Ordinance 77-11 ; Lone Star Gas rate increase. City Manager Denton Miller
explained the two Ordinances. The first ordinance was the orginial and the
second was a new ordinance; the second ordinance was the choice of the two
and both were explained in detail . Motion was made to receive ordinance
no. 2 by Alderman Nall and was ammended by Alderman Minihan and put on hold till
Mr. Kent explained as to set a Public Notice and Hearing on this ordinance.
Lone Star Gas Representative brought to attention that the 150 day waiting
period has passed on the first ordinance presented to City Manager on Jan-
uary 6, 1977 and no public hearing was held. Ordinance was passed to put it
in the paper to have a Public Hearing. Motion was made, tabled until no-
tice is read by Attorney Kent. Motion was made by Kenneth Nall to approve the
second ordinance. Alderman Akin tabled it and Alderman Minihan seconded.
Motion was passed to table this ordinance until public hearing on July 12,
1977.
East Fork Water Supply Corp. representatives Joe George and Charlie Bozman
made a request to make another water tap on Highway 78 in order to keep down
the cost of creating enough pressure on the present pump. Understanding
was made that East Fork Water Supply will not interfere with Wylie water
business. Motion was tabled by Pat Minihan until further information on
this subject could be presented to the City Manager. The City Manager is
to discuss this with the East Fork Water Board. Seconded by Alderman Rat-
cliff. Motion passed.
Preliminary Plat - Getaway Estates Subdivision - Melvin Delany provided
plats of sewer, water and all information concerning the estates subdivision.
City Manager Denton Miller explained that Delaney has improved the plats for
said systems. Mayor Martin asked for a motion. Motion was made by Alder-
man Minihan and seconded by Alderman Ratcliff to approve the Preliminary Plat
for Getaway Estates Subdivision. Motion was passed.
Approval of work order no. WYL 19 with H.D.R. Motion for approval was
made by Alderman Nall and seconded by Alderman Akin. Motion passed.
July 30, 1977 was the date set for the Equilization Board. Possible
members to the Board were discussed. Alderman Parker made a motion for
letters and the meeting date and was seconded by Alderman Ratcliff.
Motion passed.
Appointments for the two members to be on the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission. City Council asked to have members recognized. Motion was made
by Alderman Minihan to approach and elect Shirley Kent and Joe Fulguhm ur
as the members to this commission. Alderman Akin seconded. The motion
was passed.
Set date of Budget Hearing on Revenue Sharing for Period as amended by
Proposed Use Hearing of May 10, 1977. Date was changed until July 12,
1977. Motion was made by Alderman Nall and Seconded by Alderman Parker.
Motion Passed.
Electro-Extraction railroad signal request was discussed. The City
Council asked City Manager Denton Miller to contact Santa Fe Railroad.
The motion was seconded and passed.
Resolution #76-77-6-1 Urging the Collin County Commissioners Court re-
spectively to provide a significant increase in rural fire protection
reimbursements to cities. Motion was made by Alderman Minihan and se- -�
conded by Alderman Ratcliff. Motion was passed.
Discussed salary adjustments for Public Works and Public Service Depart-
ments. City Manager Denton Miller discribes lot rate for salaries. Miller
requested salary adjustments for public service department employees.
Request was tabled until further examination of budget status. Request
was discussed after public meeting was dismissed. Later a motion by Alder-
man Pat Minihan , seconded by Alderman Akin that the base rate be adjusted
to $2.85/hr for public works employees with the following employees rates
adjusted. James Rector adjusted to 3.65/hr, Donald Richmond adjusted to
3.15/hr, Lyle Unruh adjusted to 3/hr. , Hulen Zackery adjusted to $2.85/hr.
And the Public Service employees adjusted to a $2.65/hr rate. Those ef-
fected would be Velma Jerden, Imogene Newsome, Delorus Simmons and Donna
Christopher. The employees effected were to be notified by the City Manager
of the salary adjustments and effective date of 13th on weekly and 15th on
Bi-monthly. And to explain that these adjustments were not to be considered
as merit increases. Motion carried.
Coast Guard sent a letter requesting that July 4 start Water Safety Week
here in Wylie. Motion was made by Alderman Nall and seconded by Alderman
Ratcliff. Motion was passed.
Resolution #76-77-6-2 proclaiming June 20 thru 25th as Fix-up, Clean-up and
beautification week for the City of Wylie. Motion wad- made by Alderman Parker
and seconded by Alderman Minihan to accept resolution. Motion passed.
Public Schools Paving Request. Mr. Hendricks and Mr. Green wanted Williams
Street paved. School cost from Birmingham to east end would be 2/3 and
city 1/3. From the turn to Highway 78, Mr. Hendricks and Mr. Greens side
would cost 1/3, school 1/3 and City 1/3 cost. Hilltop paving items were
tabled until a later date until expenses are handled.
Budget and department head reports were given.
Meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 P.M.
William E. Martin, Mayor
Barbara Ellis, City Secretary