03-12-1996 (City Council) Minutes Minutes of the Wylie City Council
March 12, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the City Council Meeting to order, March 12, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. with the following Councilmembers present: Reta Allen, Joel Scott, J. C. Worley,
Steve Wright and Cleo Adams. John Mondy was absent.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Swartz read the proclamation declaring the week of March 25-29, 1996 as
"Texas Public Schools Week". Betty Stephens with the Wylie Independent School District
and children representing each school in the district accepted the proclamation.
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 23, 1996
With no discussion, Wright made the motion to approve the January 23, 1996
minutes and Allen seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 96-11 , RECONSTRUCTION OF STEEL ROAD WITH
JOINT PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF WYLIE AND THE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Scott Foster, a business owner on Steel Road, stated that business conditions for
Steel Road were not suitable with the condition of the road. He also stated the need for
reconstruction of Steel Road would be in the best interest of the economic development to
the city. The resolution will be amended to reflect that the contribution ($13,000) on the
part of the business owners would be eliminated. Mike Collins, City Manager stated that
it is to be understood that this is not a permanent fix but a good way to stabilize the road
conditions for 7 to 10 years at 1/6th the cost. Wright made the motion to approve the
resolution with the revisions stated and Adams seconded. The motion was voted on and
passed unanimously.
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APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE TO MEET JOINTLY WITH
THE WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CENTRAL PARK ATHLETIC FIELD COMPLEX
Mindy Manson, Assistant to the City Manager, explained the Joint Agreement was
passed in January to appoint a committee from the City and the School. Allen made the
motion to appoint Kerry Carrouthers and J. C. Worley to represent the City. Wright
seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director, provided copies of the budget.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
William Orban, 2815 W. FM 544, Wylie, Texas - He stated he was speaking also
on behalf of his wife, Barbara. There water was shut-off since February 19th because he
had not paid $650. He stated he paid $60.00 for the deposit. He also said his lawn was
torn up and he wants water and sewer. For three days he could not get to his driveway.
He also stated that if something isn't resolved by Monday, he would pursue a lawsuit. He
also stated he would take this to the TV and newspaper. Collins stated he would set up an
appointment to talk thing over with Mr. Orban and his wife.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before Council for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned.
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