04-23-1996 (City Council) Minutes Minutes of the Wylie City Council
April 23,1996
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jim Swartz called the City Council Meeting to order, April 23, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. with the following Councilmembers present: Reta Allen, Joel Scott, John Mondy,
J. C. Worley and Cleo Adams. Steve Wright was absent.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring April 24, 1996 as Student Government
Day with Wylie High School. Present were high school students elected to be the Mayor
and Council. Beverly Mahon, Senior Advisor accepted the proclamation on behalf of the
students. After the reading of the proclamation, the students joined their City counterparts
for the rest of the council meeting.
Mayor Swartz read a proclamation declaring May 5 through May 11, 1996 as
Municipal Clerks Week. The proclamation was presented to Susan Shuler, City Secretary
for the City of Wylie.
PRESENTATIONS
PLAQUE TO CRAIG WILSON, WYLIE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Swartz presented a plaque to Craig Wilson in appreciation to his 11 years of
service as a Volunteer to the Wylie Fire Department.
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE ON BOND PROJECTS
Greg MacLean, Consulting Engineer with The Hogan Corporation, gave an overview
of the Capital Construction Bond Projects that have been completed and the plans for
those projects in the near future.
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ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 96 -19 AMENDING SECTION 2.02 OF THE WYLIE CITY
CODE ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE" BY FURTHER
AMENDING THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE WITH A
LIMITATION IN THE DECK REQUIREMENTS ALLOWED UNDER WOOD SHINGLES
AND WOOD SHAKES; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF;
REPEALING CONFLICTING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-38 AND ALL OTHER
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mike Phillips, Community Development Director, explained the use for the sheeting
on the shingles. He also stated that other neighboring cities had adopted a similar
ordinance. Mondy made the motion to approve the ordinance and Scott seconded the
motion. The motion was voted on and approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ON COOPER DRIVE
Larry Fuson, Engineer with The Hogan Corporation, stated that BCI Utility had
completed the project and passed final inspection. He also stated the project was under
budget by about $12,000.00 and the City has a 1 year warranty from the time of the
acceptance of the project. Allen made the motion to approve final payment and Adams
seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZING NOTICE TO PROCEED ON PART B OF THE UTILITY RELOCATION
PROJECT ON HIGHWAY 78
Greg MacLean, Consulting Engineer with The Hogan Corporation, stated that as part
of the contract with J & R Concrete passed at the January 9, 1996 Council Meeting, that
Part B of the contract would not begin until Part A was completed. With Part A of the
contract complete, J & R Concrete is ready to proceed. Scott made the motion to authorize
J & R Concrete to proceed with Part B of the contract. Adams seconded the motion. The
motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
NAMING AN ALTERNATE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Allen made the motion to name Robin Messer as alternate to the Zoning Board of
Adjustments. Scott seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
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AUTHORIZING WORK ORDER (WYL-13) WITH THE HOGAN CORPORATION FOR
WORK ON ALANIS DRIVE FROM MARTINEZ LANE TO SOUTH BALLARD AVENUE
FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Mike Collins, City Manager, stated the work order study is necessary to find
alternatives for the Alanis Drive as an alternative from Highway 78. MacLean explained
the alternate routes and issues that need to be addressed. He stated that this study will
help evaluate all of the possible solutions for this area. Scott made the motion to approve
the work order and Adams seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 96-10 TO AUTHORIZE THE NEGOTIATION AND
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL POLICE PATROL
TO LAKE LAVON
Bill Rushing, Police Chief, gave an overview of the Lake Patrol for Lake Lavon.
Adams made the motion to approve the resolution and Worley seconded the motion. The
motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF A WORK ORDER (WYL-14) WITH THE HOGAN CORPORATION FOR
A STATE HIGHWAY 78-NORTHEAST INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT STUDY
Collins stated the study would evaluate the future development potential and impact
of industrial development in the northeast section of Wylie. The fee is not to exceed
$7,500. Scott made the motion to approve the work order and Mondy seconded the
motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Collins stated that he and the City Attorney would be meeting on Wednesday
concerning the City of Parker Lawsuit.
Brady Snellgrove, Finance Director, announced Pam Gidney's promotion.
WORKSESSION
Collins gave an overview on the amendments necessary for the Mid-Year Budget.
Snellgrove stated the budget amendments consist of two types, operating and technical.
He also stated that the budget amendments were necessary in order to transfer funds to
the appropriate departments.
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ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 96- 28 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1996 BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, BY
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-22; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mondy made the motion to approve the ordinance amending the budget but limit
transfer to Service Center to $127,000. Worley seconded the motion. The motion was
voted on and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH ROGERS-BLAIR CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER
Worley made the motion to approve authorization for the City Manager to enter into
a contract with Rogers-Blair Construction Inc. not to exceed $600,000 minus $79,000.
Mondy seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before Council for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned.
Jim Swartz, Mayor
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