11-12-2024 (City Council) MinutesWylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 12, 2024 — 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
%A1
fN
CITY OF
WYLIE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The following City Council members were
present: Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Mayor pro tem Jeff Forrester, Councilman Scott
Williams, and Councilman Gino Mulliqi (6:09 p.m.). Councilman Sid Hoover was absent.
Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae 011ie; Assistant City Manager Lety
Yanez; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Marketing and Communications Director Craig Kelly; City Secretary Stephanie
Storm; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers; Community
Services Director Jasen Haskins; Library Director Ofilia Barrera; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Purchasing
Manager Chris Rodriguez; Public Works Director Tommy Weir; and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor pro tem Forrester led the invocation and Councilman Strang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
PRI. Wylie Way Student.
Mayor Porter and Mayor pro tem Forrester presented a medallion to a student demonstrating "Shining the Wylie
Way." Every nine weeks one student from each WISD campus is chosen as the "Wylie Way Student."
PR2. Hunger and Homelessness Week.
Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming November 17-23, 2024 as National Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness Week in Wylie, Texas. Representatives from the Wylie Christian Care Center, St. Vincent de Paul
Society, Hope for the Cities, Agape Resource & Assistance Center, Inc., Wylie Resource Group, Amazing Grace
Food Pantry, 5 Loaves Food Pantry, Breaking Free, and The Cross Church were present to accept the proclamation.
PR3. Small Business Saturday.
Councilman Mulliqi took his seat at the dais at 6:02 p.m.
Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday in Wylie,
Texas. Members of the WEDC, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Merchants Association, and local small
business owners were present to accept the Proclamation.
PR4. Veteran's Day.
Mayor Porter presented a proclamation proclaiming November 11, 2024 as Veterans Day in Wylie, Texas. Veterans
from the Wylie City Council, staff members, American Legion Post 315, and citizens were present to accept the
proclamation.
Page 11
PR5. Native American Heritage Month.
Mayor Porter recognized November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month in Wylie, Texas.
PR6. Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Mayor Porter recognized November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Wylie, Texas.
COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must
fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Council requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an
individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter
presented during citizen participation.
Bob 011ry addressed the Council commending Tommy Weir on his customer service.
Julie Kilgore addressed the Council with concerns regarding the culvert sizes located near their property along E.
Stone Road.
Pam Wells, representing the Downtown Merchants Association, addressed the Council thanking the City for all that
they do for downtown.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of October 22, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
B. Consider, and act upon, the withdraw of Ahmed Alqaisi as the City Engineer.
C. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the purchase of Self Contain Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
from Dival Safety and Supplies in the estimated annual amount of $69,900 through an interlocal
purchasing agreement with the Collin County Governmental Purchasing Forum/City of Frisco, TX,
and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
D. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the purchase of one (1) Multi Pro 5800-G with ExcelaRate
Spray Rig for $87,251.73 through a cooperative purchasing contract with Buyboard and authorizing
the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents.
E. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the purchase of four (4) LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Systems
in the estimated amount of $113,848.93 through a cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell
and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents.
F. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the purchase of four (4) vehicles for the Police Department in
an estimated amount of $180,764.18 through a cooperative purchasing agreement and authorizing the
City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents.
G. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the purchase of three (3) Chevy Colorado trucks for Code
Enforcement in an estimated amount of $98,189.21 from Sam Packs Five Star Chevrolet through a
cooperative purchasing agreement with BuyBoard, and authorizing the City Manager to execute any
and all necessary documents.
='a:. 2
H. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2024-38 amending Ordinance No. 2024-25, which established
the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; and
providing for an effective date of this ordinance.
I. Consider, and act upon, the approval of the purchase of two (2) 2025 Horton Ambulances from
Southern Emergency & Rescue Vehicle Sales (SERVS), for the City's EMS program in an estimated
amount of $837,038.00 through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Houston -Galveston Area
Council (H-GAC), and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all necessary documents.
J. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2024-39 amending Ordinance No. 2024-25, which established
the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, providing for repealing, savings, and severability clauses, and the
effective date of this ordinance.
K. Consider, and act upon, the award of contract #W2025-33 to SDB Contracting Services for the
installation of twelve solar light poles for Prairie Tails Dog Park in the estimated amount of $117,709.69
through a cooperative purchasing contract with Buyboard and authorizing the City Manager to
execute any and all necessary documents.
L. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 202440 amending Ordinance No. 2024-25, which established
the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; and
providing for an effective date of this ordinance.
M. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2024-28(R) authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Wylie and Collin County for road and drainage
improvements along Stone Road from W A Allen Boulevard to Bennett Road.
N. Consider, and act upon, a Preliminary Plat for Lot 1, Block A of Wylie I.S.D. School Complex, creating
one lot on 47.463 acres, generally located near 1204 Kreymer Lane.
O. Consider, and act upon, a Final Plat of Lots 1-3, Block A of Estacado Wylie Addition, establishing two
commercial lots on 1.726 acres and one manufactured home park lot on 8.066 acres. Property located
at 1001,1003, and 1005 S. State Highway 78.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Mayor pro tem Forrester, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hold a Public Hearing, to consider, and act upon, the writing of an ordinance for a change in zoning
from Neighborhood Services (NS) to Townhouse District (TH) on 1.84 acres to allow for single-family
attached development. Property located at 701 West Brown Street (ZC 2024-07).
Applicant Comments
Chad Lower, representing Meezan Investments, LLC addressed the Council giving a brief presentation on the
Townhomes of Brown St.
Public Hearing
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 1 at 6:49 p.m. asking anyone present wishing to address Council
to come forward.
Mark Disque addressed the Council expressing concerns with parking and trash pickup and stated he did not feel
this was a good fit for this lot.
*13,+e 13
Jacki Tobar addressed the Council stating she thinks the proposed development is a great use of the space, and
expressed exploring the height of the townhomes and overflow parking further.
Kelly Disque addressed the Council expressing concerns with parking and traffic.
Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Strang, to deny Item 1 as presented. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
2. Hold a Public Hearing, to consider, and act upon, the removal of a board member, and the appointment
of a new board member to the City of Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill a term from November
12, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Public Hearin
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing on Item 2 at 7:02 p.m. asking anyone present wishing to address Council
to come forward.
There was no person present wishing to address the Council.
Mayor Porter closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Williams, to remove Michael Innella
and to appoint Jon Ennis to the City of Wylie Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill the term of November 12, 2024
to June 30, 2025. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
3. Consider, and act upon, naming the Storytime Room at the Smith Public Library after Mayor Eric
Hogue.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Forrester, seconded by Councilman Mulliqi, to approve Item 3 as presented.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
4. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2024-41 authorizing the City Secretary, pursuant to state
campaign finance law, to terminate the campaign treasurer appointments of inactive candidates or
inactive political committees.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Williams, to approve Item 4 as presented. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
5. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2024-29(R) casting a vote for a candidate(s) to the Board of
Directors of the Collin Central Appraisal District for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Strang, to approve Resolution No. 2024-
29(R) casting 53 votes for Richard Grady as a candidate to the Board of Directors of the Collin Central Appraisal
District for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with
Councilman Hoover absent.
=_ 4
6. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2024-30(R) casting a vote for a candidate(s) to the Board of
Directors of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District for a one or three-year term beginning January
1, 2025.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to approve Resolution No. 2024-
30(R) casting two votes each for Tim Hartley, John Hohenshelt, Richard Koepke, Richard Pense, and Sedric
Thomas as candidates to the Board of Directors of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District for a one or three-year
term beginning January 1, 2025. A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Work Sessions at 7:16 p.m.
Mayor Porter recessed the Council into a break at 7:16 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into a Work Session at 7:21 p.m.
WS1. Discuss Priorities for the Upcoming Legislative Session.
Mayor Porter shared the proposed list of priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Councilman Williams
requested property insurance claim reform (the appraisal process) be added to the list of priorities. The consensus
of the Council was to move forward with drafting a document with the proposed list with the one addition.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 7:32 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m.
Sec. 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING.
(a) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting:
(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public
officer or employee; or
(2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests
a public hearing.
ES1. City Manager's annual evaluation.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Open Session at 9:35 p.m.
READING OF ORDINANCES
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article III, Section 13-D.
�3je 15
City Secretary Storm read the captions of Ordinance Nos. 2024-38, 2024-39, 2024-40, and 2024-41 into the official
record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Williams, to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Hoover absent.
rza
Matthew Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
S)" Jell_
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary
=3 16