01-23-1996 (City Council) Minutes Minutes of the Wylie City Council
January 23,1996
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the City Council Meeting to order, January 23, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. with the following Councilmembers present: John Mondy, Reta Allen, Steve Wright,
J. C. Worley and Cleo Adams. Joel Scott was absent.
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE TRIAL JUDGE
Judge Suzanne Marsh thanked the Council for their support and highly
recommended Mr. James Blume. With no discussion, Mondy made the motion to approve
Mr. Blume's appointment as Alternate Trial Judge. Allen seconded the motion. The motion
was approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 19, 1995
With no discussion, Mondy made the motion to approve the minutes as written and
Adams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 96-5 ADOPTING THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE
MASTER PLAN
Mike Collins, City Manager, noted that J. T. Dunkin of Dunkin and Associates, and
Mindy Manson, Assistant to the City Manager, had worked on this master plan for some
time. Adams made the motion to approve the resolution and Mondy seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING THE GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE WYLIE CENTRAL PARK/ATHLETIC FIELD COMPLEX FROM
THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing. With no comments from the public, the
hearing was closed.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 96-3 AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION OF A GRANT
FROM THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Collins stated plans for the submittal of the grant application and that the City would
work closely with the Parks & Wildlife. The City is asking the Parks & Wildlife to contribute
$500,000 toward the development of the Central Park. The Parks & Wildlife will have on
sight inspection of the raw land to ensure that all information on application is accurate.
He also stated the submittal deadline is approaching and the results should be made public
in August. Mondy expressed his thanks for the work that Manson, Collins and
representatives from J. T. Dunkin had done on the grant application. Swartz also agreed.
Mondy made the motion to approve the resolution and Adams seconded. The motion was
approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE CONTRACT
Collins gave the provisions of the new ambulance contract and that a quality level
of service will be expected for the City. He highlighted some of the general conditions that
the citizens would receive: 8 minute response time for first response, 12 minute back-up;
and primarily dedicated ambulance to Wylie. The contract would be a two year contract
for a subsidy amount not to exceed $186,000 with no changes to the base rate for basic
or life support services. Central Ambulance was the only contractor that submitted a bid.
Station enhancement or new building will not be recommended by staff. Wright made the
motion that a two year contract be approved with Central Ambulance not to exceed
$186,000 with no changes to the base rate. Worley seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCES ANNEXING PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ALONG THE FM
544 CORRIDOR
�.. Ordinance 96-3 annexing a 22.4 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the M. Sparks
Survey,Abstract No.849,Tract 21,Volume 645, Page 470,Collin County,Texas; providing that
the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled to the rights
and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances now in effect
and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance and
comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Wright made the motion to approve, Worley seconded. Adams abstained. The
motion passed.
Ordinance 96-4 annexing a 5.0 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the M. Sparks
Survey, Abstract No. 849, Tract 22, 22-9, Volume 864, Page 279, Collin County, Texas;
providing that the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled
to the rights and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances
now in effect and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance
and comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Mondy made the motion to approve, Wright seconded. Adams abstained. The
motion passed.
Ordinance 96-5 annexing a 28.81 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the M. Sparks
Survey, Abstract No. 849, Tract 17,Volume 2165, Page 795, Collin County, Texas; providing
that the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled to the
rights and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances now
in effect and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance and
comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Mondy made the motion to approve, Worley seconded. Adams abstained. The
motion passed.
Ordinance 96-6 annexing a 27.45 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the M. Sparks
Survey, Abstract No. 849, Tract 20, 20-9, Volume 2165, Page 795, Collin County, Texas;
providing that the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled
to the rights and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances
now in effect and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance
and comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Wright made the motion to approve, Worley seconded. Adams abstained. The
motion passed.
Ordinance 96-7 annexing a 29.0 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the M. Sparks
Survey, Abstract No. 849, Tract 15, Volume 3180, Page 615-617, Collin County, Texas;
providing that the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled
to the rights and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances
now in effect and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance
and comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
.,. effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Wright made the motion to approve, Worley seconded. Adams abstained. The
motion passed.
Ordinance 96-8 annexing a 30.0 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the M. Sparks
Survey, Abstract No. 849, Tract 16, 16-9, Volume 2324, Page 194, Collin County, Texas;
providing that the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled
to the rights and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances
now in effect and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance
and comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Allen made the motion to approve, Mondy seconded. Adams abstained. The motion
passed.
Ordinance 96-9 annexing a 10.95 acre tract of land out of 67.6 acres, more or less,situated in
the M. Sparks Survey, Abstract No. 849, Tract 19, Volume 1376, Page 94-96, Collin County,
Texas; providing that the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be
entitled to the rights and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and
ordinances now in effect and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this
ordinance and comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24,Chapter 12, Exhibit"A"of Wylie's
Code of Ordinances; providing for repealing,savings and severability clauses; providing for
an effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Wight made the motion to approve, Worley seconded. Adams and Mondy
abstained. The motion passed.
Ordinance 96-10 annexing a 10.956 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the I. Clifton
Survey,Abstract No. 193,Tract 9, 9-1,Volume 1383, Page 136-139, in the H.J. Hardin Survey,
Abstract No. 438, Tract 2, Volume 1383, Page 136-139, in the Richard D. Newman Survey,
Abstract No. 660,Tract 33,Volume 1383, Page 136-139,Collin County,Texas; providing that
the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled to the rights
and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances now in effect
and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance and
comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Wright made the motion to approve, Worley seconded. Adams opposed, Mondy
abstained. The motion passed.
Ordinance 96-11 annexing a 10.2953 acre tract of land, more or less, situated in the I. Clifton
Survey,Abstract No.193,Tract 10,Volume 1383, Page 170, in the Richard D. Newman Survey,
Abstract No. 660,Tract 34,Volume 1383, Page 170,and the H.J. Hardin Survey,Abstract No.
438, Tract 3, Volume 1383, Page 170, Collin County, Texas; providing that the owners and
inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled to the rights and privileges
of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances now in effect and
hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance and
comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Allen made the motion to approve. Wright seconded. Adams opposed. Mondy
abstained. The motion passed.
Ordinance 96-12 annexing a 10.278 acre tract of land,more or less,situated in the H.J. Hardin
Survey,Abstract No.438,Tract 6,Volume 2364, Page 510, Collin County,Texas; providing that
the owners and inhabitants of the above-described tract of land shall be entitled to the rights
and privileges of other citizens of Wylie and be bound by the acts and ordinances now in effect
and hereinafter adopted; providing for a penalty for a violation of this ordinance and
comprehensive zoning ordinance No. 91-24, Chapter 12, Exhibit "A" of Wylie's Code of
Ordinances; providing for repealing, savings and severability clauses; providing for an
effective date of this ordinance; and providing for the publication of the caption hereof.
Worley made the motion to approve, Wright seconded. Adams opposed, Mondy
abstained. The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 96-4 DECLARING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY "FAIR
HOUSING MONTH"
Collins stated that the City received a Texas Community Development Program
grant in 1995 for water and sewer improvements. He also stated that requirement for this
grant is to designate February as "Fair Housing Month". Mondy made the motion to
approve, and Allen seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM SF-E TO B-E FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 E. MARBLE, LOT 1, BLOCK 36 IN THE RAILROAD
ADDITION
Collins explained Conley Equipment Company submitted plans for an addition to
their existing building and upon review approval was given in 1993 for construction of the
original existing building on land that was not zoned properly. He also stated the land use
was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Swartz opened the public hearing and
with no comment from the public, the hearing was closed. Adams made the motion to
approve the zone change and Worley seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR
BATCH PLANT
Mondy stated he had many questions concerning the septic system and water
control. Worley made the motion to table the item and ask that Bodin Concrete attend a
Council worksession on February 6, 1996. Mondy seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN
IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEMA
Ordinance 96-1 establishing regulations to minimize flood losses in accordance with 44CFR,
Chapter 1, Part 60.3(b)of the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP); establishing areas of
special flood hazard in the jurisdiction of the City of Wylie, Texas; disclaiming liability for
losses outside the areas of special flood hazards; providing for repealing, saving and
severability clauses; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance.
a . Gregg MacLean with The Hogan Corporation stated that National Flood Insurance
Program requires participating communities to adopt certain floodplain management
measures. He stated that the City had until January 19, 1996 to satisfy the requirements.
MacLean also stated that Wylie would be suspended from the NFIP unless the measures
were approved. He explained that due to the government shut down we were being
allowed to comply by January 24, 1996. Adams made the motion to approve and Mondy
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE WATER RATE
Ordinance 96-2 establishing water rates for the City of Wylie, amending Section 1.02 of
Appendix of the Wylie City Code (thereby amending Ordinance 84-12, Ordinance 90-18,
Ordinance 91-7, Ordinance 93-5, and Ordinance 93-18) repealing portions of all conflicting
ordinances; containing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
Collins stated that in February 1995 the citizens approved a $7 million bond
program. Snellgrove gave an overview of an estimate of the proposed rates. MacLean
gave a summary of what has happened with the bond projects, which have been the utility
relocation and new water main. He reported both were under budget. The new elevated
tank is also under budget and the completion of the tank will be April. He stated sewer
projects and water main projects will be ready for bidding in the next two to three weeks.
Mondy wanted to know if everyone had previous knowledge of this rate increase before the
bond election. Mondy made the motion to approve and Wright seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORT
Collins stated that a meeting will take place with Jerry Madden and the TNRCC to
discuss the enforcement of air quality with regards to Griffin Industries. Collins also stated
the Fire Chief and himself would be making the final inspection on the Quint. He explained
that interviews with 3 final candidates for the Executive Director of the Development
Corporation of Wylie.
APPOINTMENT OF A REPLACEMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
Allen made the motion to appoint Gerry Whitt and Mondy seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Glen Graves, 200 Douglas, Wylie, Texas - Appearing before council on behalf of
Wylie United Methodist Church, he would like the city to take a look at Jefferson between
1st & Jackson which collects heavy amounts of water. Collins stated that he would have
MacLean and Jack Jones, Public Works Supt. to look into the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before Council for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned.
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